Relay for Life
The Relay for Life Team Captain's Meeting dates are March 14, 2017, April 11, 2017, 6:00pm til 7:00pm, at Hampton Inn & Suites, 2001-B East Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC.
Other activities:
May 10, 2017 - Paint the Town, Uptown at Earl Scruggs Center.
May 16, 2017 - Bank Night and Tee Shirt pickup (Cleveland County Fairgrounds) time tba.
May 19, 2017 - Relay for Life Cleveland County, NC, 4:00pm til 12:00am, at Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
South Mountains State Park, Connelly Springs
Saturday, February 11, 18 & 25, 2017 - "Wintergreen Hike" - Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Hemlock Nature Trail, and learn about some of the many plant species that stay green all year long. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for this easy one mile walk.
Saturday, February 4 & 25, 2017 - "The 10 Essentials" - What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn about the "10 Essentials".
Sunday, February 12, 19 & 26, 2017 - "Wintergreen Hike" - Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Hemlock Nature Trail, and learn about some of the many plant species that stay green all year long. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 2:00 pm for this easy one mile walk.
Sunday, February 12, 19 & 26, 2017 - "Introduction to Fly Tying" - Get Hooked! Join anglers Jeff Newton and Bob Tupper at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an introductory class on fly tying. Jeff and Bob are instructors with Project Healing Waters and are members of Trout Unlimited. All class materials will be provided free. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations still apply.
Saturday, February 11 & 18, 2017 - "Black Bears: Majestic Creatures of the Wild" - How dangerous are black bears? Can we coexist? Why are black bears so unique? What should I do if I see a black bear? The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center.
Saturday, February 18, 2017 - "Wilderness Survival 101" - Wilderness Survival 101 will cover basic survival information as covered in the Boy Scouts of America handbook. Topics covered will include basic first aid, shelter and others based on class interest and instructor discretion. Program will be presented by park volunteer, Jeff Newton, who also teaches Fly Fishing 101 and has a great deal of experience in the outdoors. Program is free and open to the public. Please meet at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm.
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 for more information.
Encouragement Cafe
Relax, renew, refresh....a community wide event designed just for women. Featuring worship with recording artist, Natasha Owens; encouraging speakers, Luann Prater from Joy FM afternoon drive, Carol Davis, midday host 106.9 The Light, and Stephanie Poe Davis, writer and speaker. Plus laughter, fun, prayer, shopping and more. Could you use a day of encouragement? Tickets only $15. Available at www.encouragementcafe.com or call 1-800-965-9324.
Hospice Cleveland County
Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC, Calendar of Events.
Valentine Paint & Sip! Uncork your creativity and support a great cause! A local artist will take you step by step through the process of creating your own masterpiece. No art experience necessary. All inclusive - food, wine tasting, as well as all art supplies provided. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at Hospice Cleveland County or online at www.hospicecares.cc and on Facebook - Hospice Cleveland County. Proceeds support the general operations of Hospice Cleveland County. Thursday, February 9, 2017, 5:00pm - 7:30pm, Owl's Eye Vineyard & Winery, 1414 Metcalf Road, Shelby, NC 28150.
Educational Series: "Elder Law Foundations" - You have your Will, Health Care Power of Attorney, General Durable Power of Attorney, and Living Will. You're all set... or are you? There's much more information many of us need to know. Greg McIntyre, local Elder Law Attorney, will tell you and your friends and relatives what you need to know. Please RSVP to ext. 114 if you wish to attend Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 3:00pm - 4:00pm, Hospice Administration Building. Learn About Hospice Volunteering!
Hospice Cleveland County will offer an informational program for those willing to donate their time and talents to learn more about volunteer opportunities. This program is FREE and will be held monthly Thursday, February 16, 2017, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Hospice Administration Building.
Memory Bear & Pillow Workshop - Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear or pillow out of a loved one's shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Please call one of our Grief Counselors at 704-487-4677 to reserve your space. Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Testa Family Hospice House or Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Administration Building.
Broad River Genealogical Society, Shelby
The Broad River Genealogical Society, 1145 County Home Rd., Shelby, NC, will hold their General Meeting on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at 3:00pm, at the Neal Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby, NC (park and enter at the rear of building). Open to all persons interested in local history and family lineages. Fellowship and light refreshments served after presentations. Robert Carpenter will be the speaker. Robert was born and raised in Gaston County. He was educated in North Carolina and retired after 34years in education in Gaston County including 27 years as a school principal. He currently serves Belmont Abbey as an adjunct professor and teaches genealogy classes at Gaston College. He was named Gaston County Principal of the Year and Regional Principal of the Year in 1994. In 2009 he received the prestigious honor, Order of the Long Leaf Pine, from the governor. He has authored several books including Carpenter's A Plenty. Robert's latest book, Gaston County, North Carolina in the Civil War, is a unique study of Gaston County's war experiences of ordinary soldiers and their wives, mothers, children, slaves, farmers, merchants, Unionists and deserters--through the recently discovered 1863 Gaston Co. tax records. They provide an economic and social picture of a Southern community, recording taxpayers, what they owned, cataloged slaves by name, age and monetary value, and listing of luxury items. Diaries, letters and other previously unpublished documents, descriptions of cotton mill operations, the lives of slaves, political disagreements, rationales for soldiers' enlistments and desertions, and economic struggles on the home front help complete the picture of life in the South.
Lincoln County Parks & Recreation
2017 Lincoln County Sports Hall of Fame is now taking nominations for the Class of 2017. Nomination applications are available at the Parks and Recreation office or by contacting John Davis here at our office. All nominations must be completed and postmarked by March 1st, 2017. Please mail nominations to Lincoln County Parks and Recreation, PO Box 25, Lincolnton, NC 28093. Only mailed nominations will be considered. For more information please contact our office.
They are now accepting reservations for their picnic shelters for 2017. Fees are based on length of reservation and reservations are made for the picnic shelter only, the remainder of the park stays open to the public. For more information or to check availability, call 704-748-1518.
Lincoln County Parks and Recreation will again be holding their Spring Break Camp on April 17-21. Camp is for Kindergarden-6th graders and is being held at East Lincoln Community Center and Denver, and Howard's Creek. Cost is $95 for the week and includes two field trips. For more information, contact Program Coordinator, Lindsay Ross at (704) 483-8980.
Carolinas HealthCare System
Carolinas HealthCare System, Levine Cancer Institute will hold a Free Skin Cancer Screening Saturday, March 4, 2017, 8:00am to noon, at Levine Cancer Institute-Cleveland, 201 E. Grover St., Shelby, NC. Skin cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the United States - 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of it during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. But the good news is that skin cancer is the most preventable type of cancer. There are things you can do now to lower your risk. Learn more at the free skin cancer screening. Screenings are by appointment only. Call 704-512-3209 today to schedule your appointment.
Lions Food Distribution
The Lions Food Distribution is held quarterly. The next one is scheduled for March 2017. The Shelby Lions Club distributed 86,506 lbs. of surplus food during their December Commodity Food Distribution. Items were given out to 2,910 families to feet 6,750 people. Three tractor trailer trucks were needed to bring the food to Goforth Hall at Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
Friends of Shelby
Friends of Shelby invite you to join them the third Thursday of the month at Showmars at 5:00pm and alternate restaurants for dinner the first Friday of the month. See what they're all about as many have found lifelong companions and lasting friendships. Feel free bring fresh ideas to share. For information, please call 704-756-0551.
BENEFITS
Shanghai Firemen Hosting Benefit Fundraiser
Shanghai Firemen will be hosting a BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser to benefit Gail Williams (house fire and burn victim) Sunday, February 19, 2017, 11:00am to 3:00pm, at the Fire Department, 1435 Burke Rd., Shelby, NC. Plates $8. Includes: Quarter BBQ Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Baked Beans, Slaw, Dessert, Roll and Drink. Carryout available. Direct inquiries/donations to Mike Carr at 704-473-1961 or Luke Carr at 704-477-2992.