TUESDAY, APRIL 1
What: Harris High School Alumni and Friends Breakfast
When: 8:30 am, April 1
Where: Denny's in Forest City, NC
More Info: Please RSVP by March 30, 2025, to Joan at 828-245-2658 or gerjoj@aol.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 4
What: Lost Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic
When: 7:30 am, April 4.
Where: Future CARE Facility, (former E.O. Studios), 1056 Old Boilings Springs Rd., Shelby NC.
More Info: Clifford's Army Rescue is teaming with Community Pets Mobile Veterinary Clinic to bring a low cost spay/neuter clinic to our area. PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Only two animals per family per clinic. You must fill out a separate application for each animal. Arrival time is 7:30 am. If you have not arrived by 8 am, your space will be taken by another needy animal. Please stay in your vehicle as this is a drive through drop off. Pick up is between 3:00 and 3:30 pm. Please make sure that you have someone who can pick up during this time. At this point our facility is not open so we do not have the capability to wait very long after the animals are ready to return to owners. Pick up is drive through also. Please stay in your vehicle, we will come to you. There are some requirements for the mobile veterinary clinic. All animals need to be in carriers. Please label carrier with your name, pet name, phone number. Feral cats need to be in traps. Dogs must be under 40 lbs, not over 6 years old, and no smushy faced breeds. There is an extra charge for animals in heat and/or pregnant. If your animal is over 12 weeks old and no proof of rabies vaccination, one will be administered and charged to you. The breakdown is 5 female dogs, 7 male dogs, 10 female cats, 8 male cats (could have more male cats and less females but no more than 10 female cats). Pricing is set by Community Pets Vet. Dog Spay under 40#- $155 - Dog Neuter under 40#- $120 Cat Spay - $80 - Cat Neuter - $65 All of the above procedures includes post op pain medication MANY MORE SERVICES OFFERED - look on Clifford's Army Facebook page - click on the EVENT for DETAILS of ALL vet SERVICES offered. Link to Pre-Register https://form.jotform.com/cliffordsarmy/aprilclinic C.A.R.E is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all volunteer dog rescue organization.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5
What: Hike With a CARE doggie
When: Deadline for signup is April 4, 2:00 pm for April 5 Hike
Where: Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, 807 S. Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain, NC
More Info: Hikes will be the first Saturday of every month, weather permitting. (check on Clifford's FaceBook Event pages each month) This is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise while helping a CARE doggie get out, socialize, and be seen by potential adopters. Its a win win for humans and doggies. You may even make some new friends! We have many dogs in rescue, young, older, small, medium, large, so there is one for everyone's interest and needs. Just let us know when you sign up, in the comment section, what size and energy level of dog you would like to walk, so we can match you with a dog. Go to our Facebook page "Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza" and under the Events tab, click on the April 5 event, and it will take you directly to the Genius signup link. Let's hit the trails! C.A.R.E (Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer, dog rescue organization.

What: Broad River Genealogical Society Hot Dog Fundraiser
When: 11:00 am until 2:00 pm, April 5
Where: American Legion, Post #82, 1628 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: $10 per plate, includes 2 Hot Dogs, bag of chips, soda, & cookie. All proceeds go to BRGS Libary and Archive. More info contact Ann: 704-473-2589

SATURDAY, APRIL 12
What: Shelby Lions Club Charity Golf Tournament
When: April 12
Where: Royster Memorial Golf Course, Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: ATTENTION GOLFERS! Sign up at the City Park Golf Shop by April 5th in person or by calling 704-484-6823. Only $60 per golfer. Two-Man Captain's Choice format. Cash Prizes for 1st & 2nd place, lunch & refreshments for golfers. Hole sponsorships ($100) are still available! The Shelby Lions Club has been serving Cleveland County for over 95 years - all money raised in this tournament goes to help improve quality of life for visually impaired people in Cleveland County! Shelby Lions Club - We Serve!

What: Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
When: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, April 12
Where: RollOver Pets, 105 W. Warren Street in Uptown Shelby, NC
More Info: Hippity Hoppity Easter is on it's way and so is the Easter Bunny!!! This is a fundraiser for Clifford's Army Rescue. The photos will only cost $10. Load up the four legged and two legged children for a fun morning at RollOver Pets. Again, all monies raised goes to a great cause!!! C.A.R.E (Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer, dog rescue organization.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13
What: Foothills Herb Society Meeting
When: 2:30 pm, April 13
Where: Cleveland County Extension Office, 130 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC.
More Info: Membership in The Foothills Herb Society is open to anyone interested in growing and/or using herbs.Contact Mark St. John, 704-435-1187.


~Announcements~
Writer's INK: Local Writers group next meeting will be held on Friday, April 1 at the small conference room at Cleveland County Library from 1-3pm. This group meets on the first Friday of each month and welcomes writer's of all genre and levels.
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 office, 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, NC. From 6:30 pm until 7:30pm upstairs in the Mental Health Association Office. Contact Jodi by text at 704-484-8998 or email qtbeauty76@gmail.com.
Monthly Meeting at American Legion, Post 82: 2nd Monday of every month. Meal at 6:00 pm, Meeting at 6:30 pm. Warren F. Hoyle, American Legion, Post 82, 1628 South Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. We invite all Veterans to attend our monthly meetings. If you are a son or grandson of a veteran, you can join the Sons of the American Legion. Members of the Legion family can join the Legion Riders. To join the American Legion, the veteran holds an honorable discharge or is an active duty veteran. Spouses, daughters, granddaughters of a veteran can join the Auxiliary.