SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

What: Chicken Stew & Hot Dog Fund Raiser
When: 10:00 am till all gone. October 24.
Where: Antioch Community Center, 339 Antioch Road, Blacksburg, SC.
More Info: Antioch Community Center Chicken Stew & Hot Dog Fund Raiser. TAKE OUT ONLY. Proceeds help support the community center.

What: The Music That Reconnects Concert Series
When: 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. October 24.
Where: Dreaming Stone Arts & Ecology Center, 382 Pleasant Hill Road, Rutherfordton, NC.
More Info: We're thrilled to kick off our Fall Concert series with Melissa McKinney for our fi rst performance! Melissa McKinney lives in Asheville, NC, and is the lead singer of the band MAMA. Renowned for her powerful vocals, Melissa has a deep love for music and community and is dedicated to using her voice for good and empowering youth to do the same.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
What: Cleveland Lincoln County Rose Society
When: 2:30 pm, October 25.
Where: Cleveland County Ext. Offi ce, 130 Post Rd., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Photos of the winning Roses at our recent Rose Show September 26 will be shown and the winning characteristics will be reviewed. How do I care for a bloom until show time? How do I prepare roses for entry in a rose show or county fair? Come join the presentation and enjoy the
show. Our Rose Society is Cleveland Lincoln County Rose Society training ground for those who want to learn about growing and caring for roses. Visitors and new members are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
What: Chicken Dinner Fundraiser, Self Family
When: 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm, November 7.
Where: Belwood Community Center, 1114 Belwood Lawndale Rd., Lawndale, NC.
More Info: Fundraiser for the Cecil Self family. They are a wonderful family who could use the community's help right now! You don't want to miss this good food for a good cause! Doug Fortenberry will be cooking this up for us! We currently have tickets placed at McCracken Marine & Pawn, Jumpin' Jeds, Oliver's Hardware, Parker Family Feed Store. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 then day of. If you are interested in buying a ticket, swing by one of these stores, or call (704)
466-1059 or (704) 473-6527. All proceeds support the Self Family. Please help spread the word!! Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone!

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!

~ANNOUNCEMENTS~

The Kings Mountain High School Class of 1971: We are having an informal Reunion Luncheon on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:30 AM at Italian Garden & Pizzeria in Kings Mountain, NC. The meal will be Dutch Treat. No reservations are necessary. Just show up. Feel free to bring a spouse or friend. Class Photo will be taken at 12:00 Noon. For questions, please call or text Susan Lovelace at 704-616-5675.
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

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