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Neighborhood Calendar September 9th edition
 Habitat for Humanity

The Cleveland County affiliate of Habitat has started a house at 316 Dilling Avenue in Kings Mountain, NC. Our affiliate is committed to building houses all over Cleveland County. We have a family waiting to move into their home. This is a Methodist build because of matching funds from Duke Endowment rural development grant. We welcome funds from any individual, business or church. We are all volunteers and depend on donations to keep buildings houses and giving hope to families. Our building crew works every Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm weather permitting. We are building a five bed room two bath home. What can you do? 1. Pray for our volunteers and for the family. 2. Make a church commitment to help with the financing. 3. Provide a meal on Thursday or Saturday for the construction crew. 4. Join our construction crew on a need basis. The best way to contact is thru our office at 704 482-6200. Someone will return your call. The second way and the most efficient way is to come by and see our construction foreman Jerry Henry on Thursday or Saturday. We are excited for Kings Mountain, the family and for the opportunity that this construction provides for church missions. We are seeking all the support we can as we continue to end poverty housing in Cleveland County.


 


South Mountains State Park Programs


9/11 – “Tree ID Hike” – Saturday – Join a Park Ranger for an easy 1.0 mile walk along the Hemlock Nature Trail.  Tree identification will be the focus of this hike which will begin at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am.


“Bats” – Are bats blind?  Do they fly into your hair?  Do they turn into vampires?  Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn some Bat facts and have an opportunity to view some Bats.   


9/12 – “Skulls and Skins” – Sunday – Look for a Park Ranger and his interesting display of skulls and skins at the Visitor Center.  Drop by between 11:00 –12:00 and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.


“Owl Pellets” –  Join a Park Ranger to examine owl pellets and reconstruct prey skeletons.  Owl pellets are clean of flesh, odorless and can be handled easily by all age groups.  Meet at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm.  


9/18 – “The 10 Essentials” – Saturday – What items should you always carry with you when hiking?  Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 11:00 am to learn about the “10 Essentials”.  


“Birds of Prey” – Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm and learn about some of the birds of prey found in the South Mountains. You will learn about the distinguishing characteristics of these animals, and find out why they are called birds of prey.  


“Horse Packing” – Want to know more about horse packing?  Coyt Martin and Gary Poovey will introduce you to the basics of gear selection, balancing a load, what to pack, how to train a horse to pack and trail safety.  This program is free and open to the public.  Sign up early!  For more information and to pre-register for this program contact the park office at (828)433-4772.


9/19 – “Skulls and Skins” – Sunday – Look for a Park Ranger and his interesting display of skulls and skins at the Visitor Center.  Drop by between 11:00 –12:00 and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.


“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.  


9/25 – “8th Annual Nature Day” – Saturday – Join us for the 8th 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.


9/26 – “Skulls and Skins” – Sunday – Look for a Park Ranger and his interesting display of skulls and skins at the Visitor Center.  Drop by between 11:00 –12:00 and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.


“Birds of Prey” – Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm and learn about some of the birds of prey found in the South Mountains. You will learn about the distinguishing characteristics of these animals, and find out why they are called birds of prey.   


South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC  28612. (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 or www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo for more information. 


 


American Red Cross Bloodmobile


9/9 – Thursday – PPG (Employees ONLY) (20) – 8:00 am – 12:00 noon – 940 Washburn Switch Rd., Shelby, NC. Free Cleveland Mall Chick fil-A Coupons.


9/10 – Friday – Cleveland Regional Medical Center (20) – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – In TR Harris Conference Center, 201 E. Grover Street, Shelby, NC. For an appointment call Nancy 704-487-3022. Free Cleveland Mall Chick fil-A Coupon.


9/11 – Saturday – Life Enrichment Center KM (18) – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – 222 Kings Mountain Rd., Kings Mountain, NC. Free Cleveland Mall Chick fil-A Coupons. For an appointment call 704-482-3467.


9/14 – Tuesday – Baldor (Employees ONLY) (40) – 4:00 am – 8:30 am; (30) 5:30 am - 10:00 am; and 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm (30) – 101 Reliance Rd., Kings Mountain, NC. Free Cleveland Mall Chick fil-A Coupons.


9/18 – Saturday – Faith Ablaze – 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm – 1128 York Rd., Kings Mountain, NC.


9/18 – Saturday – Shoal Creek Baptist Church (31) – 10:00 am – 2:30 pm – 2707 Shoal Creek Church Road, Shelby, NC. For an appointment call Mary 704-418-5674. Free Cleveland Mall Chick fil-A Coupons. Double Red Cell Machine.


9/18 – Saturday – Wal-Mart Distribution (30) – 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm – 220 Wal-Mart Drive, Shelby, NC. For an appointment call Cathy 704-482-8302. Double Red Cell Machines.


9/20 – Monday – Walgreens Dixon Blvd. (25) – 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm – 231 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC. For an appointment call Stacey 704-481-8557.


9/21 – Tuesday – Wal-Mart Distribution (80) – 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm – 220 Wal-Mart Drive, Shelby, NC.


9/21 – Tuesday – Ambassador Baptist College (40) – 11:30 am – 4:00 pm – 100 S. Main Street, Lattimore, NC. For an appointment call John 704-473-1922. Free T-Shirts.


9/28 – Tuesday – Boiling Springs Rotary Club (20) – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – at Boiling Springs Baptist Church, 307 S. Main St., Boiling Springs, NC. For an appointment call Jeff 704-472-1781..


9/28 – Tuesday – First Baptist Church (30) – 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm – 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. For an appointment call Lucinda 704-482-3467.


SEPTEMBER CPR CLASS SCHEDULE


9/16 – Thursday – First Aid – 6:00 pm


9/21 – Tuesday – Adult/AED CPR – 6:00 pm


9/30 – Thursday – Infant & Child CPR – 6:00 pm


You have to prepay and register before day of class!


1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC


704-487-8594


 


Council On Aging/Neal Senior Center


9/9 – Ballroom Dance Classes –  Begins on Tuesday, Sept. 7 and Thursday, Sept. 9 - 2:30 pm - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Classes will be taught by Mr. Tom Milo of Rutherfordton. Ballroom classes will feature the Waltz, Cha Cha, and Fox Trot. Cost: $32.00 or $40.00 per month; cost will be based on the number of Tuesday or Thursdays in a month.


9/10 – Outdoor Flea Market –  Friday - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Vendor spaces available (at $5.00 each) For further information, call the Senior Center at 704-482-3488.


9/11 – Parade of Tables –  Saturday - Table viewing at 5:00 pm - Dinner at 6:00 pm - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. If you would like to sponsor a table, please call the Senior Center at 704-484-3488 or if you would like to purchase a single ticket call Mary Hamrick at 704-482-3488.


9/13, 20, & 27 – Bingo –  Each Monday Night (except holidays) - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby – Doors open at 5:30 pm (no admittance after 7:00 pm). Jackpot up to $500.00 - Public invited 12 years old and up. 


9/15 - 9/17 – Zumba Silver –  Begins on Wednesday - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday - 11:30 - 12:30 - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Cost: $2.00 per class payable to the instructor. Pre-registration is required by calling 704-482-3488.


9/15 – Republican Meet the Candidate Tea –  Wednesday - 3:00 pm - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Registration Deadline: September 10.


9/16 – Blood Pressure –  Thursday - 8:00 am - 11:00 am - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby.


9/17 – Health Fair –  Friday - 8:00 am - 11:00 pm - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Screenings include: Blood Pressure, Height, Vision, Hearing, Balance, Urinalysis, Bone Denisity, Posture and a comprehensive SMA 19 blood profile. (Please remember that if you wish to have blood drawn for the profile, you may not have anything to eat after midnight on the night before) Cost for the blood profile is $25.00, all other screenings are free. For further information call 704-482-3488.


9/20 – Zumba Lite –  Begins on Monday - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Cost: $2.00 per class. Pre-registration is required by calling 704-482-3488.


9/22 – Democrat Meet the Candidate Tea –  Wednesday - 3:00 pm - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Registration Deadline: September 17.


9/23 – Dine Around – Fatz Café –  Thursday - 5:00 pm - Please sign-up prior to September 21.


9/24 – 4th Friday Night Dance - Theme: Sports Mania –  Friday - 3:00 pm - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Doors open at 6:00 pm; Dance begins at 7:00 pm; Music by the Sixteenth Avenue Band; and Cost: $5.00 per person.


9/24 – Patio Pool Party / Pet Parade –  Friday - 11:30 - 1:00 pm - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Party menu will include hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings. Cost: $5.00. Please pre-register if you plan to attend and also pre-register your pet if you plan to enter it in the pet parade.


9/28 – Mini Health Seminar (Healthy Eyes) –  Tuesday - 10:00 am - Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Presented by Healthy at Home. Pre-registration is required. Call 704-482-3488.


 


Partnership for End-of-Life Issues


“Funeral Home Tours” – Tour includes a look into the embalming room (optional), a visit to the selection room, and presentation by a funeral service professional discussing pre-needs, pre-planning, cremation, and ways to memorialize your loved ones.


Cleveland Funeral Services – Wed., Oct. 6 at 10:00 am – 2518 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby.


For more information on Journey, please contact Len Byers at 980-487-3855.



Cleveland County Arts Council


“Made for Each Other” – September 9 – October 14 – A Juried Art Exhibition Featuring Ceramic Cream & Sugar Sets.


“Y’ art Sale” – October 2nd – Saturday – 8 am - 1 pm. The Arts Council is having it’s 2nd annual Y’ art sale. Do you have any art materials or supplies, pottery, framed prings or paintings, art books, anything art related that you would like to donate, please bring to the the Arts Council between 9 am - 5:30 pm Mon.- Friday by Sept. 30th. We need your donations to have a great Yard Sale. This sale is to benefit the Arts Council.


 


Hospice Cleveland Co. – Upcoming Events


9/21 – Memory Bear Workshop – Tuesday – 9:00 am - Noon or 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm – 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. Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.


10/16 – Yard Sale – Saturday – 7:00 am - 11:00 am – Rib Sale and Music: 10 am - 1 pm. Donate your new or gently used items to Hospice Cleveland County and support a great cause. Items can be dropped off Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm until Wednesday, October 13th at Hospice Cleveland County. No clothing please!  Shop and enjoy live music by Rock Springs Bluegrass and BBQ ribs by Skip Warrick, while they last. For rib pre-orders call 704-487-4677. Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.


 


Yokefellow Service Center, Spindale, NC


Yokefellow Service Center, Inc. is holding a storewide half price sale through Monday, September 13th. Yokefellow is closed on Sundays. The Center is located at 132 Blanton St., Spindale, NC. Store hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Saturday. Cash, credit and debit only. No Checks.


 


Required Vaccines for School-Aged


Children Available Free of Charge


Required vaccines for school-aged children available free of charge at the Cleveland County Health Department while supplies last — For this school year the state of North Carolina has provided a special limited allotment of required vaccines for school-aged children (kindergarten-8th grade).These vaccines are currently available at the Cleveland County Health Department at no charge. Once the state allotment for our county is depleted, insured individuals will be required to provide their insurance card and copay if applicable. The immunization clinic administers vaccines Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm with no appointment necessary. For additional information call 704-484-5154 or visit www.clevelandcounty.com/cchd. Have your child vaccinated today.


 


Pregnancy Resource Center Walk for Life


On Saturday, September 11th at 9:30 am, the Pregnancy Center of Cleveland County will be having its annual “Walk for Life”. The event takes place at Bethel Baptist Church, located at 606 S. DeKalb Street in Shelby, NC. There will be games and special activites for the kids, Christian music and free food and drinks for those who participate. This event allows individuals, families and churches within the community to participate in the Life saving work of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Cleveland County. All monies raised go to fund the mission, vision and goals of the Center. It is not too late to get involved. Contact 704-487-4357 to get information on how to participate, or visit the website at www.precc.org.


 


Homeland – Patriot’s Day Celebration


Homeland, A Patriot’s Day Celebration will be held Saturday, September 11, at 7:00 PM in Malcolm Brown  Auditorium, Shelby High School. This event is presented by the Music Ministries of: Calvary Baptist Church, Flint Hill Baptist Church, Second Baptist Church, Shelby and Westwood Heights Baptist Church. *A free will love offering will be received (suggested donation $3.00/person) to help with the cost of this presentation. Recognition of all active military, veterans, law enforcement, EMS, fire and rescue personnel. (We encourage you to wear your uniform, if possible.)


 


Cleveland-Rutherfordton Kidney Assoc.


On Wednesday, September 15th The Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Assoc. will sponsor a Golf Tournament at Deerbrook. It will be a 1:00 pm Shotgun start and Captain’s Choice. Price is 4 man teams at $240 and hole sponsorships is $100. 


 


Heroes – New Wilderness Adventures


Heroes: Be the man you’ve always wanted to be. A weekend journey into Wild at Heart by John Eldredge. For the restoration, freedom, and life of the masculine soul as designed by God. September 16-19; only 20 spots available; held at the Green River Lodge in Rutherfordton, NC. Cost is $175.00 per person for men 18 and up. Register by September 1st. This event will fill up fast. For more information call 704-860-9719 or www.newwildernessadventures.com.


 


Camp Call Masonic Lodge Annual BBQ


The Annual BBQ at Camp Call Masonic Lodge will be held Saturday, September 18 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The cost is $10 for adults, $6 for children, and under 6 free. You can eat-in or carry out. The proceeds will go to Oxford Orphanage. 


 


Shelby Human Relations Commission “Speak Out” Community Forum


Shelby Human Relations Commission will hold a “Speak Out Community Forum Speaking out on community concerns on Thursday, September 16 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 422 Carolina Ave., Shelby, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this forum and express your views and concerns for our community. By working together, we can secure a safer environment for our citizens. The panel will consist of representatives from our local law enforcement and city government; City Council, Shelby Police Department,  and Shelby Housing Authority. Please contact Community Relations Commission Chairperson Chavis Gash at 704-923-6916 for information.


 


Stan Clardy in “Soldiers in Gray”


A Musical Journey... A soldier’s life through the war....


This is an award winning one man musical play, performed since 1998 and written by Stan Clardy. It is the story of a soldier’s life before, during and after the War Between the States. This journey of a soldier’s life and feelings during the war will encourage you to preserve and honor the heritage for which these soldier’s fought. this play is a truthful portrayal of a southern soldier at war written from letters, diaries and journals. Saturday, September 18th – A Day of Tribute to Our Confederate Ancestors from 3:00 - 6:30 pm - Encampment, Vendors, Displays, Food Vendors, and Ballfield - Museum. 7:00 pm - Stan Clardy - Soldiers in Gray. One-man Music, Light Performance at Community Building. You can purchase “Deer Wife” Civil War Letters of David Johnson, Co.B, 11th Regt. NC CSA for $15 + $3 s/h. This musical is sponsored by Lawndale Historical Society. Admission is FREE. To be a vendor or for more information, contact Beth Cabaniss at 704-482-2468; Theresa Lowe at 704-538-9304; Steve Cooke at 704-538-7905; or Terry Laughlin at 704-435-9562.


 


Benefit for Philip Grigg


A benefit for Philip Grigg will be held at Bracket Cedar Park, Sunday, Sept. 19th beginning at 2:00 pm until.... Philip is waiting for a Liver Transplant. There will be 7 of the Best Top Bands Around; food will be provided and we will have cake walks, cake auction, 50/50 ticket raffel and door prizes by local sponsors. Admission is a $5.00 donation.


 


ServSafe – 16 Hour Food Safety


Certification Course


ServSafe is a 16-hour Food Safety Certification Course, which teaches cost-effective food safety practices for your operation. The curriculum was designed by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Successful completion of the course allows a food service establishment in the state of North Carolina to receive two additional points on a county health inspection. Who Should Attend? Foodservice managers, supervisors and other personnel in restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, child-care facilities, school cafeterias and other foodservice establishments. When: Monday, September 20 – 23, 2010 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Exam will be Monday, September 27, 2010 at 9:00 am. Cost: $105.00 per participant (includes book, exam, certificate and refreshments). Register by: Friday, September 10, 2010. Event Location: North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Cleveland County Center Auditorium, 130 South Post Road, Suite 1, Shelby, NC. Contact: Nancy Jones, MS, RD, LDN, Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences at               (704) 482-4365 or by email, nancy_jones@ncsu.edu or Visit: http://cleveland.ces.ncsu.edu to download brochure and registration form. Event Sponsor: North Carolina Cooperative Extension and The Cleveland County Health Department.


 


Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Must Make Tough Decisions


“Making the Tough Decisions” will be the topic of the program for the dementia caregivers group meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21 at Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. A caregiver will share the story of her husband’s diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and the decisions she had to make. The meeting is free of charge and open to the public. A free sitter service is available for the person with dementia during the meeting but must be reserved ahead of time by calling 704-484-0405 by Sept. 15. The group meets monthly from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Buddy Roberts Life Enrichment Center, 103 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby. For questions, please call Linda at 704-484-0405.


 


2010 CPNC September Fest


Cleveland Pines (CPNC) will hold a 2010 September Fest on Saturday, September 25, 9 am-1 pm.  There will also be a Bake Sale, Yard Sale and Hot Dog Sale.  The festival will be held in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association Mini-Memory Walk. If anyone would like to donate items or your time, please contact Sue Gosnell at 980-487-1507. You may also rent space to sell your crafts. Please contact Sue if interested.


 


Elliott Family Farms - Heritage Days


Elliott Family Farms 3rd Annual Heritage Days Antique Tractor & Engine Show will be held at October 2nd & 3rd featuring our 1st Annual Tractor Pull. A large number of activities and demonstrations throughout the day. We will also have delicious Slow Cooked BBQ, chicken, and other appetizing foods available at our BBQ shed. Gates open to the public at 10 am. Admission $5 Adults and Kids 12 and under FREE. Antique Tractors, Engines, and other Vintage Agriculture Equipment Welcome and Vendors welcome also. Contacts: Bob Elliott at 704-538-8661 or Mark Hamrick at 704-472-6151. For Tractor Pull information: Jonathan Wortman call 704-477-1792. Saturday pull to begin at 11 am.Pullers must be signed up by 10:30. Directions: Shelby, NC: Hwy 74 West to NC 226 at Ingles. NC 226 to Polkville. Through stoplight approximately 3 miles to London Road. Take a left; is approximately 1.5 miles on the Right. From Marion, NC: Take Hwy 226 toward Shelby. Turn Right on London Road and is approx. 1.5 miles on the Right.


 


Shoal Creek/Maple Valley Community Watch Meetings


Shoal Creek/Maple Valley Community Watch are holding meetings every third Monday of each month at Shoal Creek Baptist Church, 7:00 p.m. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. This group hosted a back-to-school cookout and gave out school supplies recently. Children there were also informed about the importance of steering away from wrong influences and making good choices.  Officers of the Shelby Police Dept. gave the kids lessons on when, how and what to do in case of an emergency and how to avoid the dangers of drugs.


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