| Neighborhood Calendar September 13th edition |
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Parkinson Support Group, Neal Sr. Center
A Parkinson Support Group Meeting will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Neal Sr. Center, 100 Harris Dr., Shelby. Sgl. Doug Murphy 704-487-8822.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10AM - 12PM at the Lincoln County Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen Street, Lincolnton, room 319. They teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting. Visitors and new members are welcome. The meeting will be in the multipurpose room in The Senior Center. Information: Tony Darr 704-439-6532.
Solid Rock Garden, Lawndale
Solid Rock Community garden in Lawndale will have regular work nights on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm, now through the summer months. If you enjoy gardening and want to help grow nutritious food for our neighbors - please join us. We will meet at the garden which is located on the grounds of the Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad in Lawndale. For more information send an email to solidrockgarden@gmail.com or come to the garden!
Singles Dinner Club, Shelby
Singles Dinner Club (ages 45 and up) will meet the first Friday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Golden Corral in Shelby. All new members are welcome. Bring your single friends or come alone, have dinner and meet new friends. Planning new adventures at each meeting. You may contact Susan at 828-453-0404 for more info.
The Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s Latest Exhibit
The Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s Latest Exhibit, Go Tell It on the Mountain: The Churches of Kings Mountain, NC will be on display until September 8, 2012 . The exhibit brings together artifacts and photographs from several of the area churches, chronicling the growth of organized religion in the area. The exhibit will be on display at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum (100 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086), Tuesday - Saturday, 10AM - 4PM. For more information please call the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 704-739-1019 or visit us online at www.kingsmountianmuseum.org, Facebook, or twitter.
The Kings Mountain Historical Museum will once again host their Annual Reverse Raffle & Auctions at the American Legion, 155 York Road, Kings Mountain starting at 6pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012. New this year, the event will include live entertainment by the local music group, Harvest. Tickets cost $100 for 2 people, includes dinner and a chance to win the grand prize of $10,000. Every 10th ticket drawn will win a door prize. All paid ticket holders are eligible and need not be present to win. Funds generated from this event go towards supporting the Museum’s mission of informing the public of the history of the City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the collection in which we have been entrusted. To find out more about the event, please visit the Reverse Raffle & Auctions page on the Museum’s website www.kingsmountainmuseum.org and Facebook page, or call 704-739-1019.
Mental Health Association Support Groups
The Mental Health Association in Cleveland County sponsors a Support Group for Survivors of Suicide. It meets the last Tuesday of every month, 11:30am - 1:30 pm at the Cleveland Memorial Library. This support group offers support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. All members of the group, including the facilitator, have experienced this unique loss. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org.
Family-to-Family Caregiver Support Group, meets every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Cleveland County Red Cross (1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150) Co-sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County and NAMI Rutherford/Cleveland, this support group offers a safe space for close relatives of persons suffering from a severe mental illness to share their experience with others in a similar situation. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@clevelandcountymha.org
NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland
Free Course Offers Help for Families of Mentally Ill. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland is offering a FREE 6-week family education course. The six (5 hour) classes are once a week and begin on Sunday, September 9, from 1:00–5:45pm at The United Way of Rutherford County, 668 Withrow Road, Forest City, NC. Forest City – A spouse is in and out of mental hospitals suffering from Schizophrenia. A grown child returns home to live with his/her parents because manic depression does not allow him to function in society. A young daughter is diagnosed as suffering with major depression. Where do families turn when they are faced with the problems that come when dealing with a close family member suffering with a mental illness on a daily basis? Persons who will benefit most are the parents, grandparents, spouses, siblings and adult children of someone they love who is suffering with one or more of these illnesses: Depression (unipolar); Bipolar (manic depression); Schizophrenia; Schizoaffective disorder; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); Co-occurring Brain Disorder and Addictive Disorders. Over 260,000 people have taken this course in the United States, Canada, Italy and Mexico. Register now, classes are limited to 15 people. Please call Betty Frye: 704-434-5166 or 704-583-0845.
The Shelby Lions Club
The Shelby Lions Club has made changes in its meeting schedule. The first Tuesday of each month will be a business meeting held at the Lions Senior Village on North Morgan Street. The regular membership meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at Deerbrook Country Club. Shelby Lions are making this change to encourage local residents to take a look at the club and consider getting involved. Shelby Lions are active in the community and offer fellowship and fun to members. The meeting schedule change will help us to keep our membership dues low, reduce the monthly meeting time, and still offer the fellowship and community involvement that many are looking for. To learn more about Shelby Lions, contact Lion Dave Titus, Membership Chairperson, at 704-406-9331.
Wednesday, September 12 - The Shelby Lions Club will be distributing USDA Commodities at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds. Those who wish to come to fairground and fill out an application will only need some identification and must live in Cleveland County. If a person is unable to come in person, they may send a note with the number in the family, their address and their whole family income, signed by them. The distribution is based on the number in the family and the income.
Relay for Life Event, Grover
Grover Town Hall will be holding a Benefit Spaghetti Supper for Sandy Surber, September 13, 2012, 5pm - 8pm. Sandy is currently fighting a rare form of cancer, has already endured one surgery and has been told she will need another one to fight the cancer in her body. After the next surgery Sandy will be out of work indefinitely and any donations are greatly appreciated! Raffle also to be held with supper, tickets $1.
Hospice Cleveland County Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 15, Rib Sale - Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 East Marion Street, Shelby. Vendor Booths: 11am - 5pm (Vendor applications available online at: www.hospicecares.cc) Rib Pick-up: 2pm - 6pm $20 Per Rack, by order only while supplies last! Ribs prepared by Skip Warrick. Order options: Hot & Now or Vacuum Sealed & Frozen. To order call: 704-487-0800 ext. 285. *Ribs not picked up by 6:00pm will be sold. Volunteers needed at special events! Please call 704-487-4677 ext. 168
Tuesday, October 23, “Memory Bear Workshop”, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm. Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear out of a loved one’s shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend.
Saturday, November 3, “Camp Mostly Smiles”, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 9:00am - 3:00pm. This is a one-day retreat for children ages 6 - 16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Participants will have the opportunity to express their grief through writing, crafts, play activities and group discussions. Professionals who are trained in grief and loss will facilitate the retreat. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend.
South Mountains State Park Connelly Springs
South Mountains State Park will be having the following Upcoming Environmental Programs:
Saturday, September 15 - “South Mountains State Park: The Past, the Present, and the Future”. Join Ranger Waltz at the Visitor Center at 11:00 pm for an informative presentation on the history and resources that have shaped South Mountains into the largest state park in North Carolina.
Saturday, September 15 - “Skulls and Skins” - Look for a Park Ranger and his interesting display of skulls and skins at the Visitor Center. Drop by between 2:00 –3:00 and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.
Sunday, September 16 - “Nature Detective”. Hey kids, put your detective skills to work as you search for evidence of wildlife in their natural environment. Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for this one hour program.
Saturday, September 22 - “10th Annual Nature Day”. Join us from 11:00-4:00 for the 10th Annual Nature Day at the park. A variety of programs, exhibits, hikes and music are scheduled for your enjoyment. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Contact the park office for more information at (828) 433-4772.
Sunday, September 23 - “The Roles and Responsibilities of an NC State Ranger”. What does a Park Ranger do on a day to day basis? Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium. At 2:00 pm.
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.
Camp Call Masonic Lodge, Shelby
Camp Call Masonic Lodge, located 5 miles north of Shelby on Hwy. 226 will be having their annual barbecue on Saturday, September 15, from 4pm - 8pm. This will be 50 Plus years of cooking barbecue and we are sure you will not be disappointed. Hosting a menu of slow smoked, pit cooked barbecue, savory chicken, hushpuppies, french fries, slaw, desert, and tea. You are sure to be delightfully satisfied. Also, take some time to enjoy a cruise in by the, “Blue Oval Performance Club”. We will have a drive thru for to-go plates or you can enjoy the fellowship of dine-in. The cost is $10 for adults, $6 for ages 6-12 and under 6 free. Remember all proceeds will go to charity.
Cleveland County Womens Show
Infinity Media is delighted to present the September 15th 11am - 5pm, LeGrand Center at CCC “The Ultimate Girl’s Day Out”. Sponsored by: Carolinas Healthcare System, YMCA, Bayada Home Health Care, Keeter Ford Lincoln Roush, CWT Magazine. Go to ClevelandWomensShow.com for details or call 704-904-6297.
South Mountain Fire & Rescue Connelly Springs
The firemen and ladies auxiliary of the SOUTH MOUNTAIN FIRE & RESCUE will be hosting their annual BBG & Bluegrass event, September 15, 2012 at 4pm. Come out and enjoy some delicious BBQ and entertainment. We are located at the intersection of Rhoney Road, old Hwy. 18, and the Gus Peeler Road in the edge of Burke County. If further information is needed, please call 828-437-6498 or 828-438-1670. We look forward to seeing you.
Mauney Memorial Library, Kings Mountain
Mauney Memorial Library in Kings Mountain will be having free computer classes at 100 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain. The dates for the classes are: Intro to Computer - Thursday, Sept. 13; Internet - Tuesday, Sept. 18; Resume - Thursday, September 20; Computers - Tuesday, Sept. 25. All classes will be from 3:30-5:00. For more information or to register: call 704-739-2371 main desk. Must pre-register.
Cleveland County Post-Polio Syndrone Support Group, Shelby
The Cleveland County Post-Polio Syndrome Support Group will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, September 17, at 6:00pm, at the Western Sizzlin Restaurant in Shelby. Guest speaker will be Deborah Lloyd, a Reiki Master and author, who currently works with a hospice agency in Asheville, NC. She was stricken with polio as a young child. Deborah will share her personal journey, along with her book, “Believe and it is True: A Story of Healing and Life Lessons. Feel free to bring a caregiver with you. If you are not a polio survivor, please pass this message to anyone you know who is.
Cherryville Little Theatre, Cherryville
“Cherryville Little Theatre presents Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (A non-musical Comedy) Closed Auditions: Monday and Tuesday nights, September 17-18, 6:00 pm Cast Size: 11; Age Range: 14-20 yrs old; Performance Dates: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 6-8, 7:00 pm, Sunday Matinee, December 9, 3:00 pm. If interested, contact Connie Fox or Page Thompson for more info concerning audition preparation. Connie Fox: conniefox@carolina.rr.com; Page Thompson: Thompson_page@yahoo.com”
Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care & Health Service, Shelby
Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care & Health Service, 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., Shelby, NC is having a meeting of family caregivers, Tuesday, September 18, at the Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Health Service in Shelby. Behavior Acceptance Helps Caregiver Deal with Dementia. But what is it? And how do I use it? The free program will be a discussion of the “behavior acceptance” concept that helps caregivers interact with persons with dementia, no matter what the cause of the dementia. Come with your questions about behaviors associated with dementia. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7:00, but caregivers are encouraged to arrive late, if necessary, and leave early. For questions about the meeting, call Linda at 704-484-0405. Life Enrichment has been caring for those diagnosed with dementia for more than 32 years and is recognized as a national teaching model.
Monday, September 24, at 5:30 p.m, Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care & Health Service is having a therapist speak at stroke recovery group. If you have had a stroke or love someone who has had a stroke, you are invited to a Victory Over Stroke group meeting at the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. Speakers for the meeting will be Tonya Craig, certified occupational therapy assistant, and Josh Johnson, who holds a doctorate in physical therapy. Handicap parking is located behind Life Enrichment near the meeting room. For more information, please call Linda at 704-484-0405 or email: linda@lifeenrichmentcenter.org.
Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association
Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association, 1017 N. Washington Street, Shelby, will hold the following events: Paul Porter Memorial Golf Tournament will be held September 19 at Deer Brook Golf Club. 1PM Shotgun start. 4 man teams. $60 per player. We are taking hole sponsorships for $100 each. For more information call 704-481-9535 or email michelleckrka@aol.com. Door prizes will be awarded.
Gospel Singing at Second Baptist Church in Shelby on September 21 6:00 - 9:30 PM. “His Glory” and “Harmony of Hope” will be singing. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser, Shelby
Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast to support Tammy Ross Medical Expense Fund will be Saturday, September 22, 7:00am - 10:00am, at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 433 Earl Rd., Shelby, NC.
“Michael Dalton Fitch” Memorial Golf Tournament, Shelby
“Michael Dalton Fitch” Memorial Golf Tournament, River Bend Golf Course, 3005 Longwood Drive, Shelby, NC., Saturday, September 29, 1:30pm shotgun start. Four Man Captain’s Choice, $160 per team. *Management asked that you wear a collared shirt. Thank you! Prizes for 1st and 2nd place, Longest Drive and Closet to the Pin. *All money raised will go toward getting a Marker for Dalton’s Grave. If interested please contact Kevin Mayhue at 704-418-4547.
Cleveland Pines Nursing Center, Shelby
Cleveland Pines Nursing Center, 1404 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, will be having their 2012 September Fest, Saturday, September 29, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Yard Sale! Hot Dog Sale! Family Council Bake Sale! Popcorn & Slushies! Carter Clown Family! South Mountain Bluegrass Band. Vendors: Fabulous and Funky Finds, Monogrammed Gifts; Terry Hartley Fishing Lures; Crochet Items; Handmade Jewelry; Handmade Jewelry from “Brazil”; “The Alabaster Jar” all natural handmade soaps, deodorant, body butter. The Festival will be held in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association Mini-Memory Walk. Proceeds will go to the Resident Activity Fund.
Crest High School Class of 1982, Shelby
Crest High School, Class of 1982, Shelby will be having their High School Reunion. Friday: October 12, 2012 - Alumni Family & Friends come watch the CHS Home Football Game (Class of 82 will be recognized) Crest vs. Hunter Huss 7:30 PM Crest High School Football Stadium. More details to follow about meeting place and section to sit in. Saturday: October 13, 2012 - CHS Class of 1982...Taking back “Old School”. Where: Owl’s Eye Vineyard & Winery, 1414 Metcalf Rd Shelby NC 28150. www.owlseyevineyard.com. 6:30 pm Registration & social hour, with hors d’oeuvres served, Corn hole on the patio (weather permitting). Cash Bar: Wine and Beer available. 8:00 pm Group photo will be taken promptly at 8 pm and Memorial Service immediately after. Please plan to arrive prior to the group photo time. Dance begins at 8:15 - 11:30. Late night snack bar and S’mores station,10pm - 11pm. Dress: Casual/Dressy. Cost: $35 person (payment received after September 10, 2012 will increase to $45 person). Mail payment with your name (Ladies include maiden name) and guest/spouse name to: Crest Class of 1982, c/o Jan Blanton, 1200 Washburn Switch Rd, Shelby, NC 28150.
CRMC/Relay For Life, Shelby
Cleveland Regional Medical Center will have a Kick Off for Relay for Life, November 13 at 6pm, at T.R. Harris Center, Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby, NC. Relay For Life Cleveland County, Shelby will be May 17-18, 2013. You are invited. Cleveland County-Shelby Team Meeting Dates are January 15, February 12, March 12, April 9, and May 7, at 6:00pm. Meetings held at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, 2nd floor, TR Harris. Website: www.RelayForLife.org/shelbync.
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