Saturday, NOVEMBER 14
What: 3rd Annual Uptown Hounds 5K
When: 8:00 am till 4:00 pm. November 14.
Where: W. Warren St, Shelby, NC .
More Info: Hosted by: Clifford's Army Rescue. We're back and bigger than ever! This year's Uptown Hounds 5K promises a tail-wagging good time with: Our signature 5K run. A Fun Run/Walk for all ages. Santa and/or Grinch Photos available for purchase with your furbabies courtesy of RollOver Pets. Local vendors, food truck(s), entertainment and family activities to keep the whole pack entertained!

What: Hmong New Year Celebration
When: 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. November 14.
Where: Roots & Branches Farm,130 Moran Dr., Lawndale, NC.
More Info: Broad River Community Market is hosting a Hmong New Year Celebration. you're invited to enjoy traditional cuisine, mochi making, games, and live music on a scenic farm. All proceeds support the organization's mission to create a thriving, equitable food system by working with local farms to provide fresh produce to food-insecure people in Cleveland County. Tickets are available at broadrivermarket.org/events.

What: Soup/Sandwich Fundraiser
When: 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. November 14.
Where: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club, 2500 Hollis Rd., Ellenboro, NC.
More Info: Come join us for some delicious homemade hot soup and sandwiches! Made by Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club. All proceeds go toward helping the community and surrounding areas. Price $10.00 per person, 7 & under free. Carry-outs will be available. Call Cindy at (704) 692-0724 for more information. Call Cindy at above number or Melody on day of sale at (704) 472-5049 if you need to call ahead for take-outs

Thursday, NOVEMBER 19
What: Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting
When: 7:00 pm. November 19.
Where: William's Observatory on the campus of Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC.
More Info: The Cleveland County Astronomical Society monthly club meeting is free to the public. Everyone's Welcome!

Saturday, NOVEMBER 21
What: FREE Pet Food Drive-Thru
When: 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. November 21.
Where: EO/Clifford's (New Home to be), 1 Motion Picture Blvd., Shelby NC.
More Info: With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Clifford's Army Rescue will be giving out free pet food for those in need. This will be a drive-thru event, you do not even have to get out of your vehicle. We will come to you, see what you need and load it up for you. Please note, we hope to give this food out to those struggling to feed their animals. Event will last until 2 pm unless we run out before.

Saturday, DECEMBER 5
What: CARE Blessing of the Animals & Tree Lighting
When: 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. December 14.
Where: Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard & Winery, 3521 Fallston-Waco Rd., Lawndale,, NC.
More Info: Celebrate the Season with Clifford's Army! Join us for our annual, Blessing of the Animals & Tree Lighting. A heartfelt event honoring our companion animals: past, present, and future. Meet adoptable CARE dogs at Pet-n-Sip. Live Music by Holly Hopkins Jazz, Food Truck on site, Blessing of the Animals at 4:00 pm, with Reverend Anita Ware. Tree Lighting: Immediately following the blessing. Bring your pets and your love, this is a celebration of every soul rescued, every life lost, and every heart still waiting for a home. Honor an animal with a light on our tree.
RED - for those who've found their forever homes.
WHITE - for those who've passed away.
BLUE - for those still waiting.
Lights are $10 per animal. Programs will be mailed to participants after the event.
Let's light up the season with love, remembrance, and hope. To purchase lights, go to the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/clifford.../blessingandlighting2026

~ANNOUNCEMENTS~

Food Pantry: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club has started a food pantry for those in need. You do not have to be in the Hopewell Community. Please call Cindy at (704) 692-0724 for more information or to schedule a pickup.

Foothills Quilters Guild: Foothills Quilters Guild invites you to join us each month on the third Thursday, (November 18th) at the Ascension Lutheran Church 300 N. Lafayette St in Shelby NC. We welcome new members young and old to learn and share in the talents and knowledge of the art of Quilting. Our doors are open at 10:00 am for open sew day. Bring your machine and any project to work on or join in on the mystery Block of the Month or other fun activities throughout the day. Our meeting begins at 7:00 pm with demonstrations and programs from area speakers followed by show and tell, door prizes and other meeting content. Call 803-370-0357 for more information.
Nar-Anon Support Group: Meets 6:30 pm weekly on Tuesdays at the First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Nar-Anon is a support group for those affected by someone else's drug addiction. We meet in the classroom off Dale St. between Sumter & Campbell St. Park on the side
of the church or in the alley. Signs are posted. Call Bill, 704- 692-2092 or church offi ce, 704-482-3467.
Al-Anon Support Groups: Al-Anon Family Support Groups support those who are affected by someone else's drinking and drug use. No Name AFG meets on Mondays at Noon at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 510 W Sumter St., Shelby. Contact Kay at 704-473-4891. Shelby AFG meets on Thursdays at 8:00 pm at Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St., Shelby. Contact Jann at 704- 692-7688.
Support Group: Every Thursday, Depression and Anxiety peer support group meets at 205 S. Washington St., Shelby. 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm upstairs. Questions text Jodi at 704-484-8998 or email qtbeauty76@gmail.com

Neighborhood Calender Deadline:
Friday, 3 PM, prior to Thursday's Edition.
Go to shelbyinfo.com and click on SUBMIT EVENTS