| Neighborhood Calendar Feb. March 17th edition |
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Council On Aging/Neal Senior Center
The following events are taking place at the Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC 28150, unless otherwise noted.
Bingo Each Monday Night (except holidays). Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00pm). Jackpot up to $500.00 – Public invited 12 years old and up.
AARP Tax Assistance - Now through April 15, 2011 - Thursday and Friday each week - 10:00am – 3:00pm - You may call the Senior Center (704)482-3488 to set up an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Blood Pressure Check - March 17, 2011, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Mini Health Seminar - Program presented by: Healthy @ Home. Topic: “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 704-482-3488.
Dine Around - Shelby Cafe - (S. Lafayette St., Shelby), Thursday, March 24, 2011, 5:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, please call the Senior Center @ 704-482-3488 by Tuesday, March 22.
4th Friday Night Dance Theme - Irish Eyes Are Smiling - For seniors, 55 and above. Friday, March 25, 2011, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Music will be provided by Sixteenth Avenue Band. Cost is $5.00 per person.
Covered Dish - Friday, March 25, 2011, 11:30 am-1:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Bring your favorite dish and join in all the fun. Everyone must bring something to share. No takeouts. Donations will be accepted and are appreciated to cover cost of tea, plates, cups, etc.
Writing Memoirs - Friday, March 25, 2011, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Runs every Friday for 8 weeks). Classes will be taught by: Nancy Bottoms. Pregistration required. Call 704-482-3488.
AARP Safe Driving Class - Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 10:00-12:00 noon & 1:00-3:00 pm. For more information or to register for the class call 704-482-3488. There is a fee of $12 for AARP members or $14 for non-AARP members to cover the cost of materials.
Autism Awareness Group Meetings
Autism Awareness Group will meet at 6:30 pm the last Tuesday of every month at Boundless Miracles, LLC, 820 South Post Road, Shelby, NC. For more information, contact Cherrie Little at (704) 480-8774 or (704) 300-8017.
American Red Cross - Cleveland County
March Blood Drives
Sunday, March 20, Westview Baptist Church, 500 Melody Dr., Shelby, 11:30 am-3:30 pm. In honor of Seth Strickland and in loving memory of Larry Revels.
Wednesday, March 23, Hopper’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 415 W. Graham St., Shelby, 2:30 pm-7:00 pm. Free gifts!
HEALTH & SAFETY CLASSES at Red Cross office, 333 Fallston Road, Shelby. Call for more information 704-487-8594.
Tuesday, March 22 - Adult CPR/AED, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 31 - Infant & Child CPR, 6:00 PM
New Support Group For Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Now people living with depression or bipolar disorder will have a new place to find hope, help and support. The local chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) will host regular, confidential, peer-led, self-help support group meetings on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Shelby. DBSA support groups are open to anyone who is diagnosed with a mood disorder, has a family member or friend who is diagnosed, or who thinks they might have depression or bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression). DBSA support groups are not run by professionals, but instead offer peer-to-peer support which is an important component of recovery from mental illness for many people. DBSA is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder. The organization has over 400 independent local chapters that operate over 1000 self-help support groups around the United States. For More Info call 704-472-0596 or visit www.dbsalliance.org/foothills.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Lincoln Co.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Lincoln Co. Senior Center, Room 319, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen St., Lincolnton. Members also meet the third Wed. of each month 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to work on our community projects.
Habitat For Humanity Cleveland County
Habitat is now accepting applications for a Habitat Home. Applicants must currently live in sub-standard housing, have sufficient income to pay for an interest-free mortgage, live in Cleveland County for the past 12 months, and contribute sweat equity. Call Shelby Gettys at 704-482-6200 to request an application or pick one up at the Habitat ReStore, 323 W. Grover St., Shelby. Submitted by: Barbara Schafer, Chairman Family Selection Committee, Habitat for Humanity Cleveland County 704-480-6082.
Respite Services Available
ComServ, Inc. operates a licensed respite care program at a home in Shelby, NC. This program serves children and adults with intellectual/development disabilities. We accept CAP-DD funding and state IPRS funding. Center-based respite is available on an hourly or overnight basis. This program is for families or care providers from the western region of NC. For more information, please call Jerri at 704-487-4550.
Cleveland County Library News
Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held at the Cleveland County Mall in Shelby on March 18, 9am – 8pm; March19, 9am – 8pm; and March 20, 1pm – 4pm. All proceeds will go toward buying new books.
The Library Book Club meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm in the Conference Room at Cleveland County Memorial Library. All are invited.
Internet Email Classes are being offered this month at Cleveland County Memorial Library. They will be on March 21, 5:30 – 7:00 pm; March 22, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm and March 23, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Call 704-487-9069 ext 0 to sign up for one of the classes.
Genealogy Computer Classes are being offered this month at Cleveland County Memorial Library by members of the Broad River Genealogical Society in conjunction with the library. There will be three classes: Getting Started, What You Need To Do First, taught by Debby McIntyre, Thursday, March 24, 6pm – 8pm; Heritage Quest taught by Heather Robbins, Friday, March 25, 10am – 12pm; Ancestry.com Library Edition taught by Ann Wright, Saturday, March 26, 10am – 12pm. Call the library at 704-487-9069 ext 0 to sign up as space is limited. Please bring your own laptop. Eight laptops will be available here – first come – first served! Register early.
BOOK SALE – An ongoing book sale is being held at the back of the library. Stop in for some great deals: books are 25 cents each or 5 for a dollar.
Shelby Parks & Recreation
2011 Baseball & T-Ball Sign-Ups
Sign-ups for baseball (leagues 8-17 years) will be held now through Friday-April 1st. Sign-up hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Friday. Special sign-up day will be Saturday, March 26th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sign-ups include Pee Wee Baseball (8-10 yrs), Little Tar Heel Baseball (11 & 12 yrs), Junior Tar Heel Baseball (13 & 14 yrs) and Senior Tar Heel Baseball (15-17 yrs). League ages are as of May 1st, 2011. When signing-up, a player must have a parent or guardian present and a copy of their birth certificate, if they did not play in the league last year. A $22 registration fee if player lives inside the city limits of Shelby or a $37 registration fee for all others is also required at sign-up. Both new and returning players must sign-up in order to be eligible to participate! Players involved with AAU or USSSA are welcome to register and play with City Park Leagues. T-Ball sign-ups (ages 5, 6 & 7 years) will be held Monday, April 4th through Friday, May 6th. League ages and registration requirements are the same as those above. For more info call the Park Office at 704-484-6811 or visit us on the web @ www.cityofshelby.com/parks.
Pennies From Heaven Art Show & Silent Auction
The second annual Pennies From Heaven Art Show is now open at the Cleveland Mall. Visit facebook.com/PenniesfromHeavenFB. For more information contact penniesfromheaveartshow@gmail.com. The Pennies From Heaven Art Show & Silent Auction benefits the Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association.
Greater Shelby Community Theatre
The Greater Shelby Community Theatre will present “HATS the Musical” at Keeter Auditorium in the Cleveland Community College campus. With music written by Pam Tillis and Kathie Lee Gifford, this production promises to be a fun-filled evening for women over 50 and their friends and families. Production dates are March 18 & 19 at 7:30pm and March 20 at 2:30pm. Discount presale tickets are available at Badcock & More, Max Hamrick Ins., Arnold’s Jewelers, Neal Senior Center and the Arts Council. Sell-out crowds are expected, so upon ticket purchase, please call 704-480-8495 to reserve seating. Tickets will be available at the door ($10 senior/student, $12 adult), but seating is not guaranteed without reservation. For this production only, KMLT season tickets will be admitted but not reserved. Visit wwww.gsct.org or call 704-480-8495 for more information.
Big Big BBQ Comes Back To Burns
On Saturday March 19, the Burns FFA will hold the second annual BIG BIG BBQ. It will be held from 4 to 7 pm in the Burns High School Cafeteria. Plates cost $8 with dine-in or carry-out options available. All proceeds will benefit students who are going North Carolina FFA Camp this summer and two students who are going to Japan with the North Carolina FFA Association.
Spring Excursions at the Carrousel & Rotary Train
Shelby City Park is offering six days in March for school groups to ride the Carrousel and/or the Rotary Train for free. No ticket or operator fee for groups who make a reservation during these days and times. The dates are March 22-24, the second and fourth weeks of March on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Call now to reserve a time that will work for you. You must reserve a group time one week in advance. Space is limited. This is to thank school and other groups for their patronage during the year. Schools, day cares or other groups may call the Shelby City Park Office at 704-484-6811 to reserve a time to come. For other dates other than our regular scheduled operating hours, you may set up a time to come and pay a $20.00 operating fee for each ride plus 50¢ per ride.
CC Extension Community Association
The Cleveland County EXTENSION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show is Friday, March 25, 2011, to be held at the Extension Center, 130 South Post Road, Shelby, N. C. 28152. Tickets are$10.00 and available at two seatings- 11:00 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. For ticket information, contact Nancy Abasiekong, Nancy Jones, Linda Lemons, or Annie Thompson at Cleveland County Cooperative Extension-704-482-4365. ECA members also have tickets for sale.
WR Gary/MA Fortenberry Memorial
Scholarship Golf Tournament
WR Gary/MA Fortenberry Memorial Scholraship Golf Tournament will be held on March 26 & 27. The sign up deadline to participate in the tournament will be Thursday, March 24. $120 per team entry fee.
Father/Daughter Ultimate Adventure Day
New Wilderness Adventures presents a perfect way to connect with and call out the beauty in your daughter. 7 years and up. Possible Adventures include hiking, picnic, treasure hunting, ballroom dancing, beauty shop clinic, skeet shooting, fishing etc... Email Stephen for more information. stephen@newwildernessadventures.com Or for more information go to www.newwildernessadventures.com or www.facebook.com/newwilderness $75 per pair ($25 extra for each additional child). The event will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011.
Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Presents “How To Get Hired”
The Ruby C. Hunt YMCA will present “How to Get Hired” on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 from 9:00am until 12 Noon at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Library. The event is free and will be presented by Holly Sweat, Director of Workforce and Career Development, Cleveland Community College. To register call 704-434-0441 or email YMCALibrary@rocketmail.com. Topics covered will include: How to create a dynamic resume, How to ace the interview, The hidden job market and The secret of what employers look for. The Ruby C. Hunt YMCA is located at 1322 Patrick Avenue, Shelby, NC 28152 - (Boiling Springs).
Poor Man’s Lunch To Benefit Relay For Life
The Blue Oval Ford Club is cruising for a cause and you’re invited to eat lunch with us. Friday, April 1, 2011 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Cleveland Regional Medical Center in the T.R. Harris meeting room - enter at the Cancer Center. Lunch includes all you can eat pintos, slaw, cornbread, ice tea, dessert and condiments for a donation of only $5.00. For information contact Rick Dobbins 704-418-2192.
American Cancer Society Bark For Life
The Cleveland County American Cancer Society will sponsor “Bark For Life” on April 2, 2011, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Registration starts at 12:00 pm. This event is sponsored by the Warriors of Hope team and will be held at Piedmont Park in Lawndale, NC. You are invited to participate in the 1 mile walk with your canine beast friend! This is an enjoyable event which provides valuable contributions to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and offers a testament to the care and love shared between dogs and families. Please bring your canine companion and come for fun and games! Registration is $15.00 per canine/person early registration. $20.00 per canine/person registration the day of the event. For a registration form contact: 704-487-4301, Debbie Hendrick ext. 14 or Stacy Beaver ext. 11. Or email: dhendrick23@carolina.rr.com or stacy@carolina.rr.com.
Pinto Bean Supper Fundraiser
Lawndale Historical Society and the Lawndale Fire Department will be having a Pinto Bean Supper on Monday, April 4, at 5 pm at the Lawndale Community Center. Proceeds from the supper go toward the restoration project for the Fire Departments 1960 fire truck. They will be serving pintos, homemade livermush, slaw, onions, cornbread, dessert, and drink. $6 per person or a family of more than 4 eats for $25. Carryouts are available. For more information call Betty Hord 704-538-7212.
Hospice 18th Annual Living With Grief Teleconference
Hospice Foundation of America’s will hold the 18th Annual Living With Grief Teleconference: “Spirituality and End-of-Life Care” on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 1:30pm – 4:00pm in the Hospice Cleveland County Conference Room. This year Hospice Foundation of America’s 18th Annual Living With Grief Teleconference focuses on “Spirituality and End-of-Life Care.” The teleconference will discuss the differences and relationship between spirituality and religion, while also addressing spirituality during illness, death and grief; spiritual assessment and empowerment, and life review.The program will be moderated by Frank Sesno, Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kim Strange, Director of Grief Services, at 704-487-0800 ext. 166.
Father/Son Ultimate Adventure Day
New Wilderness Adventures presents a perfect way to experience the fierce love of God and the adventure that is written on our hearts as men with your son, ages 7 years and up. Possible Activities and Games include Capture the Flag, 3-D Archery Tournament, Skeet and Target shooting, Waterfall Hiking, and Wilderness Survival Adventure. Email Stephen for more information. stephen@newwildernessadventures.com or for more information go to www.newwildernessadventures.com or www.facebook.com/newwilderness $75 per pair ($25 extra for each additional son). The event will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011.
Cleveland Regional Rehab
Relay For Life Golf Tournament
Cleveland Regional Rehab will hold their 6th Annual Golf Tournament for a Cure fundraiser on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Deebrook Golf Club. Lunch begins at noon. Shotgun start is at 1:00 p.m. Cost: $75 donation per person or $300 for foursome. Lunch is included. Donations are tax deductibele. Grand prizes, door prizes, closest to the pin, and longest drive prizes will be awarded. For more information contact Lori McKee at 704-482-1191.
Gaston County Quiltmaker’s Club Quilt Show
The Gaston County Extension & Community Association (ECA) Quiltmaker’s Club is sponsoring their bi-annual Quilt Show, April 30, 2011 from 9:00am until 4pm. The event will be held at the Citizens Resource Center located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. in Dallas, NC. Cost is $4.00; children 10 and under free. Parking is free. Those wishing to display their pieces should enter by Wed., April 13th at 5pm by contacting Pam 704-865-2391; Joan 704-853-0898 or Gail 704-228-9813. No entries will be accepted after April 15th.
Special Olympics Of CC Annual Spring Track And Field Day
Special Olympics Cleveland county will hold its annual Spring Track and Field Day on Saturday, May 14, 2011 on the campus of Shelby High School. Anyone interested in volunteering needs to call Keila Parker at 704-487-9941 by March 18, 2011.
Hospice Cleveland County Events
“Camp Mostly Smiles” – This is a one-day retreat for children ages 6 - 16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Participants will have the opportunity to express their grief through writing, crafts, play activities and group discussions. Professionals who are trained in grief and loss will facilitate the retreat.. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Saturday, May 7, 2011 – 9:00 am - 3:00 pm – Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby.
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