Saturday, July 26
What: Pinot's Puppy Pet'n Sip
When: 11:00 am until 2:00 pm, July 26.
Where: Dragonfly Wine Market, 101 W. Warren St., Shelby, NC..
More Info: Come join us at Dragonfly Wine Market for great drinks, great friends, and some awesome puppies and small doggies. Pinot will be supervising and keeping those pups straight. Looking for a new family member? Come meet some pooches looking for love? Just want to come socialize and pet some babies? Come on over to Dragonfly and hang out with the pups. It is going to be a great time and loads of fun. Hope to see you there.

Monday, July 28
What: Chess:
When: 5:15 pm until 6:45 pm, July 28.
Where: Cleveland County Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Fourth Monday of the month. A fun evening of chess. There are players at all abilities and age groups. Everyone is welcome! If you want to learn or have played for years this meeting is for you. See you there! A fun evening of chess.

Friday, August 1
What: Writer's INK
When: 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm, August 1.
Where: Cleveland County Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Writer's of all genres are welcome to attend this peer support meeting.

Saturday, August 2
What: Chopped Sirloin Supper
When: 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm, August 2.
Where: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan, 2500 Hollis Rd., Ellenboro, NC.
More Info: Meal will consist of chopped sirloin, baked potato, salad, roll, dessert and beverage. Cost is $12.00. All proceeds go to scholarship fund and helping the community.

TUESDAY, August 5
What: Harris High School Alumni & Friends Breakfast
When: 8:30 am, August 5.
Where: Denny's, 1493 College Ave., Forest City, NC
More Info: Please RSVP by August 3, 2025, to Joan at 828-245-2658 or gerjoj@aol.com

Monday, August 11
What: Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic
When: 7:30 am, August 11.
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.

~Announcements~
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