| Neighborhood Calendar Sept. Oct. 13th edition |
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Piecemakers Quilt Guild
“Piecemakers Quilt Guild” meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10AM – 12PM at the Lincoln Co. Senior Center, Room 319, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen St., Lincolnton. We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting; visitors & new members are welcome. Meetings include a business meeting, show-and-tell, and a program related to quilting. On October 5th Anna Norris will present the program. Members also meet the third Wed. of each month 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. to work on our community projects. For information call Judy Smith 704 747 2192”
Council On Aging/Neal Senior Center
All events take place at the Neal Senior Center unless otherwise noted 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC.
10/13 – Breast Cancer Awareness Program – Thursday, October 13, at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby Presented by Rita Wortman (Oncology Department at CRMC) – 10:00 a.m. Pre-registration is
required. Call 704-482-3488 to register.
10/14 – Blood Sugar Screening – Friday, October 14, at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, 8:00 am-10:00 am. To get a true reading do not eat before coming to check your blood sugar or make sure it has been 2 hours since you have eaten.
10/14 – Covered Dish – Friday, October 14, at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, 11:30 a.m. Bring your favorite dish and join in the fun and fellowship at Senior Center.
10/15 – Medicare D Annual Election Period – Saturday, October 15-December 7, by appointment only, at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, 11:30 a.m. Notice: The Medicare D Annual Election time has been changed this year. Call the Senior Center at (704) 482-3488 to make your appointment.
10/21 – Flu Shots – Saturday, October 21, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM and 1:00 PM-3:00 PM at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, 11:30 a.m.
10/25 – Table Tennis Tournament – Saturday, October 25, 9:00 AM at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Men and women age 55 and above are eligible to participate. No cost to enter the tournament, but pre-registration is required. Call 704-482-3488 to register.
10/27 – Annual Membership Event – Saturday, October 27, 5:30 PM - Pre-Dinner Reception and 6:00 p.m Dinner. $50.00 members attend free; $25.00 members attend for $6.00; Non-member singles $15.00; Non-member couples $25.00. Tickets may be purchased in advance. Contact Mary Hamrick, Secretary for tickets. Call 704-482-3488.
10/28 – Covered Dish – Saturday, October 28, 11:30 AM. Bring your favorite dish and join us for fun and fellowship at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby.
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
10/14 – Friday – Shelby First Church of the Nazarene– 3:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m. 12-5 Charles Rd., - Shelby. In honor of Charles Simmons. Chick-fil-A coupons.
10/18 – Tuesday – Shelby Presbyterian Church– 2:00pm-6:00 pm. 226 E. Graham St., Shelby
10/19 – Wednesday – Curtiss Wright– 11:30-4:00 pm – 201 Old Boiling Springs Rd., Shelby. Closed to public.
10/21 – Friday – West Elementary School– 1:00 pm-5:30 pm - 500 W. Mountain St., Kings Mountain. Free t-shirts for students! Chick-fil-A coupons.
10/21 – Telerex– 12:30 pm-5:00 pm –110 Commerce Blvd., Kings Mountain. Chick-fil-A coupons. Closed to public.
10/22 – Shoal Creek Baptist Church– 10:00 am-2:00 pm – 2707 Shoal Creek Church Rd., Shelby.
10/25 – Ruby C. Hunt YMCA– 3:00 pm-7:00 pm –1322 Patrick Ave. - Shelby. Chick-fil-A coupons.
10/31 – Wal-Mart– 12:00 pm-4:30 pm – 705 East Dixon Blvd., Shelby. Halloween T-shirts!
South Mountains State Park Programs
Saturday, 10/15 - “Streamside Hike” - Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for a streamside hike along the Jacob Fork River.
Saturday, 10/15 - “Black Bears: Majestic Creatures of the Wild” - How dangerous are black bears? What should I do if I see a black bear? The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center.
Sunday, October 16 - “Animals of the South Mountains”
Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center auditorium.
Saturday, October 22 - “Leaf Lookers Tree ID Hike” - Meet a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm for a short hike to learn about the trees found in South Mountains State Park. Identify 10 common trees and learn why leaves change colors as the trees prepare for fall and winter.
Sunday, October 23 - “Leaf Lookers Tree ID Hike” - Meet a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm for a short hike to learn about the trees found in South Mountains State Park. Identify 10 common trees and learn why leaves change colors as the trees prepare for fall and winter.
South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. We welcome the community to join us for our monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park office at (828) 433- 4772 for more information.
Cleveland County Partnership For Children Committee Meeting
The Cleveland County Partnership for Children NC Pre-K Program Committee will meet October 13, 2011 at the Partnership office, 312 W. Marion Street, Shelby, NC at 12:00 noon. No public input session will be held at this meeting.
The Cleveland County Partnership for Children Planning and Oversight Committee will meet October 20, 2011 at the Partnership office, 312 W. Marion Street, Shelby, NC at 12:00 noon. No public input session will be held at this meeting.
The Cleveland County Partnership for Children Board of Directors will hold their First Quarter meeting on October 27, 2011 at the Partnership office, 312 W. Marion Street, Shelby, NC at 12:00 noon. No public input session will be held at this meeting.
Burns Soccer Team BBQ Chicken Dinner
A BBQ Chicken Dinner will be held on Friday, October 14 in the Burns High Cafeteria 5:30-7:00 p.m. Dine in or take out. Prior to the Burns vs Patton Homecoming football game. Sponsored by Burns Girl’s Soccer. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from a Burns Soccer Club member, at the school office, or a limited number at the door. Children under 12 tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.
Friendship Masonic Lodge Fish Fry Benefit
Friendship Masonic Lodge will hold a Fundraiser Fish Fry Benefit for Green Bethel Baptist Church on Saturday, October 15 at Friendship Masonic Lodge in Boiling Springs, NC from 11 a.m. untll 8 p.m. $10.00 per plate. Eat-in or carry out. All proceeds go to Green Bethel Life Center.
GSCT “Moonlight & Magnolias” Comedy
Greater Shelby Community Theatre will present the comedy “Moonlight & Magnolias”, a hilarious comedy, loosely based on the truth of the iconic movie, “Gone With the Wind”. The comedy is based on the rewrite of the movie script by producer David Selznick, screenwriter Ben Hecht and director Victor Fleming. Locked in an office for 5 days, and surviving on a diet of peanuts and bananas, hilarity ensues as the three men act out all the major GWTW roles in order to produce an award-winning script for this well-known movie. “Moonlight and Magnolias” will be presented Oct.14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7:30pm and Oct.16 and 23 at 2:30pm. All performances will be in the Keeter Auditorium at CCC. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors. Discount presale tickets are available at area outlets. www.gsct.org 704-480-8495
Hospice Cleveland County Events
Golf Ball Drop - Saturday, October 15- 1:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter St., Shelby. Activities include: Carrousel and train rides starting at 1 p.m. Skip Warrick Ribs pick-up at 2 p.m.-6 p.m. (pre-order online); Corn-hole Tournament @ 2 p.m. (applications online); Golf Ball Drop @ 6:30 p.m. for a chance to win $2,000. Balls are $50 each and can be purchased at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. Music, food and prize drops will be available throughout the day. For event information, call or visit our website: www.hospicecares.cc. 704-487-4677.
Rib Sale - Saturday, October 15, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Ribs by Skip Warrick. Pick up is at Shelby City Park. $20 per rack by order only while supplies last! Order options: Hot and now or Vacuum sealed and frozen. To order call 704-487-0800 ext. 175. $250 Event Sponsor: Get 4 racks of ribs and a business listing on Hospice event banner. $150 In Honor or Memory of: Get 3 racks of ribs and list the name of a loved one on Hospice banner. Deadline for sponsorship is Monday, October 3.
Making Connections Workshop - Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 6 p.m.-8 p.m at Hospice Cleveland County and Thursday, October 20,
10 a.m.-noon at Hospice Cleveland County. This workshop is designed to give you the instruction you need to use touch and massage safely and effectively in caring for a loved one with a life altering illness. Scientific studies have shown that simple hands-on methods can reduce the severity of symptoms (pain and anxiety) and side effects of treatment by 50% or more. In this workshop you will learn techniques that you can use to help your loved one feel better. Topics covered include: safety; positioning; frame of mind; communication; techniques for head, neck, shoulders and hands; acupressure for anxiety, pain and nausea. Light refreshments will be served. Please wear comfortable clothing. Space is limited. RSVP to 704-487-0800 ext. 141.
Fallston Elementary 5K And Fun Run
Fallston Elementary School will hold their 5k and Fun Run. The race is Saturday, October 15. The 5k starts at 8:30. Registration begins at 7:30. All proceeds go towards purchasing outdoor equipment to promote healthy living for children. Cost is $18 if your registration is sent in before October 7th and this will guarantee you a shirt.. Cost on race day is $23. They will also offer a FREE Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and under. Children can purchase a shirt for $12. Registrations can also be downloaded at www.clevelandcountyschools.org, click schools, then click Fallston Elementary. The school is located at 112 Gary St., Fallston.
Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association Events
The following events will be sponsored by the Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association.
Saturday, October 15 - 10:00 a.m. until - 1st Annual Public Auction - 1017 N. Washington St., Shelby. Some items to be auctioned: sofa (queen hideaway bed) and chair set, porcelain doll molds, televisions, DVR’s, VHS players, assortment of chairs, freezer chest, office desk, microwave, toaster oven. Bake Sale will be held that includes desserts, ham biscuits, coffee and hot chocolate. For more information or if you would like to donate items please contact the CRKA office at 704-481-9535.
Friday, October 21 - 6:00 pm - Gospel Singing at Second Baptist Church, featuring Capstone Quartet & His Glory. Free to the public. Donations are welcome.
Saturday, December 10 - 10 am to 4 pm - 2011 Holiday Home Tour - A special day filled with signs and sounds of Christmas cheer. Take a tour of some of the most beautiful homes in historic Shelby. Price: $15. Contact the office for more information and for ticket prices.
Cleveland County NAACP Political Forum
The Cleveland County Branch of the NAACP is hosting forums for the following 2011 Candidates: City of Kings Mountain Mayor and City Council - Monday, October 17, at Bynum Chapel Methodist Church Kings Mountian, NC Cleveland County School Board - October 18, 2011 Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Drive, Shelby, NC Cleveland County Water Board - October 20, 2011, Commissioner Chamber, County Adminstration Building, 311 East Marion St., Shelby.
Fall Bulky Item Pick-Up
The City of Shelby Solid Waste Division is having the Fall Bulky Item Pick-up the week of October 17th – 20th. Items such as: furniture, boxes, mattresses, and bagged clothes, etc., will be picked up from the curbside. Please do not mix these items with limbs, leaves, or grass or place any items in the street. Please note: The Solid Waste Division is unable to pick-up items such as: electronics, appliances, tires, building materials, paints, oils, and batteries, these items may be taken to the Cleveland County Landfill. Bulky Items will be picked up only on the day your garbage is scheduled for pick up. Items placed or left on the curb after October 20th will be subject to citations and fines. There will be no brush collection during bulky item pick up week. Please visit the City of Shelby website: www.cityofshelby.com, locate and click the recycling logo on the lower right side on the home page containing information regarding early sign up for recycling cart delivery. The recycling program is scheduled to begin January 2012.
Life Enrichment Dementia Caregiver Meeting
What Do They See? Looking Through the Eyes of Dementia? If you wonder what is behind the behaviors associated with dementia, Chrisite Ray will answer some of those questions when she presents a program called “What do they see? Looking Through the Eyes of Dementia” at the next family caregiver meeting at Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care Tuesday, Oct. 18. In a vivid, action-packed presentation, Mrs. Ray, of Home Instead, will explain how the world looks to someone with dementia symptoms. The caregiver meeting, which meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m., is open to anyone and is free of charge. Life Enrichment is located at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd. in Shelby (between Teddy and Meekins law office and Cornerstone Dental Associates.) A free sitter service is available for the person diagnosed with dementia, but a reservation must be made by Oct. 11 by calling 704.484.0405.
Lost Playwrights Of Western NC
Lost Playwrights of Western North Carolina will meet in Rutherfordton, N.C. on Saturday, October 22nd, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at the Rutherford County Annex on North Main Street ( This is the building where the County Commissioners meet.) All persons interested in any aspect of writing or theatre are encouraged to attend.
Gaston Quilters Guild
The Gaston Quilters’ Guild will meet Monday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 1101 N. Main St. in Lowell, NC. Our meetings are open to all quilters - beginners to experienced. This next program is all about Hawaii; quilts and history of quilting. The November 28th program is holiday potluck and games. There will be no meeting in December. Come join the fun. For more information call _704-263-5870 or email bargello53@yahoo.com
Uptown Shelby’s Taste of the Holidays
Shelby, is already building excitement for the coming holiday season. The Taste of the Holidays crawl will be Thursday, November 3rd, from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Customers taking part in the event can purchase a passport to enjoy sample featured menu items at our fine uptown eateries and special discounts at participating shops and restaurants. Patrons may buy a passport for the crawl for $5.00 in advance or $10.00 on the night of the event. Visit a restaurant and sample a complimentary dish, and the holder will get their passport punched. Likewise at participating merchants, customers can visit, get their passport punched and take advantage of special discounts or offerings. Those who get all the punches will be entered in a special drawing for a grand Uptown gift basket. Participating Uptown Businesses include Alley Quilts, Celebrity Consignments, Country Heart, Frame Masters Gallery, RollOver A Dog & Cat Store, Victoria-Stephen Gifts, and Two Doors Down Women’s Clothing, Joe’s Place, Newt’s Modern Burger Joint, Ni Fen Wine & Tapas, Pleasant City
Wood Fired Grill, Smoke on the Square, and Sugarbaker’s Creamery and Coffee Co. Passports may be purchased in advance at select
participating businesses. Uptown businesses are exploring fun ways to make the whole experience more fun and exciting. You may hear a bit of live music, enjoy traditional snacks and refreshments, and learn about new merchandise for the season. One restaurateur is offering
a class designed to help maintain your sanity while hosting a great party. “We look forward to giving everyone a fresh introduction to the holidays with this evening in the heart of Uptown Shelby,” said Allison Gragg, Director of Marketing and Events. “This grew out of talks with chefs and merchants in Uptown Shelby and we are looking forward to adding to the tastes and traditions of people visiting uptown Shelby.” The Taste of the Holidays is sponsored by Uptown Shelby Associaiton, with media sponsorship by Awen Group in Uptown. Crawl passports will also be available in advance at Uptown Shelby Association. If you would like to arrange groups of friends, civic clubs, or professional groups, please call Uptown ShelbyAssociation at 704.484.3100.
Shelby Police Academy Class Reunion
The Shelby Police Academy cordially invites all former graduates to attend a class reunion on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00pm at the Shelby City Park Gym. Cost is $5.00 per person. Dinner is included. All checks mailed by October 10 and made payable to John & Carol Beck, 2314 Berwick Rd., Shelby, NC 28150. For more information call Suzette Ross 704-482-9058.
Lions Club/Boys And Girls Club Peace Poster Contest
Lions Clubs International and The Shelby Lions Club , in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland County, is sponsoring a Peace Poster Contest for children ages 11, 12, and 13. The theme is “Children Know Peace.” The posters will be turned in to the Boys and Girls Clubs and judged by a committee from the Lions Club. The local Lions will give the local winner a certificate and a fifty dollar prize, and he or she will attend November 8th Shelby Lions Club meeting with parents. The poster will advance to higher levels of competition. The international winner will receive five thousand dollars and a trip to the United Nations. Entries should be turned in before November 1st.
Boiling Springs Christmas Parade
The Boiling Springs Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, November 27, at 3:00 p.m. Parade entry forms are available online at www.boilingspringsnc.net. For additional information please contact the Boiling Springs Town Hall at 704-434-2357.
Kids Around Before And After School Care
The Kidz Around Program for Cleveland County Schools is a school-age child care service designed especially to meet the needs of families with children in the Cleveland County Schools. It is a non-profit program and receives no governmental funding. The program is designed to provide supervised care for children in grades K-Intermediate on site or a short bus ride to another site. The Cleveland County School System is committed to providing for the total development of each child and to providing all students with the best possible educational program. After School Care is a recreational program. Activities include active games, arts and crafts, music, movies, homework time and free time during which children may choose selected activities. Staff: Experienced dedicated staff maintains a safe nurturing environment where children come first. All staff are CPR and first aid certified. Fees: After School: $35.00 per week if picked up by 4:30 p.m.; $40.00 per week if picked up by 6:00p.m; $30.00 per week: additional children from the same family if picked up by 4:30 p.m.; $35.00 per week: additional children from the same family if picked up by 6:00 p.m.
Before School: $2.00 per day per child if enrolled in After School Care. $3.00 per day per child if not enrolled in After School Care. There will be a $10 additional charge per child for all-day care. A $30.00 registration fee is required for each child and is NON-REFUNDABLE. Teacher workdays: different sites will operate throughout the county from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information call (704) 476-8379.
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