| Neighborhood Calendar May 31st edition |
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Parkinson Support Group, Neal Sr. Center
A Parkinson Support Group Meeting will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Neal Sr. Center, 100 Harris Dr., Shelby. Sgl. Doug Murph 704-487-8822.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10AM - 12PM at the Lincoln County Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen Street, Lincolnton, room 319. We are here to teach and encou age those interested in the art of quilting. Visitors and new members are welcome. Meetings include a business meeting, show and tell, and a program related to quilting. The June 6th meeting will feature Linda Gunter demonstrating the X Block ruler. For information call Tony Darr 704 439 6532.
Neal Senior Center Council On Aging
Bingo Each Monday Night (except holidays) - Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00 p.m.). Jackpot up to $500.00. Public invited 12 years and up. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby.
Older American’s Month Finale “Bingo” - Thursday, May 31, 2012 - Doors open at 5:30. Council on Aging, 100 TR Harris Dr., Shelby. Guaranteed $500.00 Jackpot Bingo. Packets may be purchased in advance beginning on April 30 at the Monday night bingo. You may also reserve your seat at the time you buy your packet. Tickets may be purchased during regular business hours at the Senior Center. For questions, call Mary Hamrick 704-482-3488.
South Mountains State Park
Saturday, June 2 - National Trails Day - “Streamside Hike” - Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for a streamside hike along the Jacob Fork River.
Saturday, June 2 - “Tree ID Hike” - Join a Park Ranger for a 1.0 mile hike along the Hemlock Nature Trail. Tree identification will be the focus of this hike. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 2:00 pm.
Sunday, June 3 - “Bats” - Are bats blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn some Bat facts and have an opportunity to view some Bats.
Saturday, June 9 - “Bats” - Are bats blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 11:00 am to learn some Bat facts and have an opportunity to view some Bats.
Saturday, June 9 - “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, June 10 - “Animals of the South Mountains” - Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center auditorium.
Solid Rock Garden, Lawndale
Solid Rock Community garden in Lawndale will have regular work nights on Monday evenings at 6:00 pm, now through the summer months. If you enjoy gardening and want to help grow nutritious food for our neighbors - please join us. We will meet at the garden which is located on the grounds of the Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad in Lawndale. For more information send an email to solidrockgarden@gmail.com or come to the garden!
Singles Dinner
A Singles Dinner for ages 45 and up will be held at the Golden Corral Banquet Room, Hwy. 74, Shelby on June 1st, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. (First Friday of each month). Bring your single friends or come alone. Have dinner and meet new friends. Have a fun evening out on the town. Bring a friendly smile. Bring a name tag if you have one. For more info call Susan at 828/453-0404
National Trails Day - South Mtn. State Park
The National Trails Day “Trail Ride” will be held at South Mountains State Park, Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 9:00 am at the Equestrian Parking Lot. We will ride approximately two miles to the Fulbright Cabin and hike a short distance to the White Oak Creek Waterfall. Volunteers will help with a trash removal project around the cabin. Ranger Waltz to register (828)433-4772. Bring your lunch, water and gloves. Pre-registration Required. SPACE IS LIMITED.
In Full Bloom: Gardening & Agriculture Exhibit
The exhibit, In Full Bloom: Gardening & Agriculture in Kings Mountain will be on display now through June 2nd, Tuesday - Saturday, 10AM - 4PM at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum (100 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086). In addition to the exhibit, KMHM will host the following children & family programs. On Tuesday, May 22 at 4:30PM Flower Arranging Workshop for Children ages 9 – 12 by Susan Patterson, Sunflowers by Susan and Thursday, May 31 at 6PM – Julie Flowers, Area Consumer Horticulture Agent, Gaston and Cleveland Counties will share techniques for your vegetable garden at the Family Gardening Fun Night. Advance registration is requested with both programs due to space limitations. For more information please call the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 704.739.1019 or visit us online at www.kingsmountianmuseum.org, Facebook, or twitter.
28th Annual Dixie Rodders Car Show
The 28th Annual Dixie Rodders Car Show (presented by Dixie Rodders, Shelby, NC) will be held on Saturday, June 2. Proceeds will go to charities chosen by Dixie Rodders. 1972 and older cars. Pre-1973 Street Rods, Classics, Muscle Cars and Rat Rods. Saturday registration is from 10:00-2:00. Awards: 4:00 p.m. Awards will be given for the “Top 20” cars. Door prizes will be given out during the day. The event will be held around the courtsquare in downtown Shelby. Pre-registration is $15.00, or $20.00 the day of the show.
Fatz Café Hosts Pancake Fundraiser
Fatz Café will host an upcoming pancake fundraiser at 1235 E. Dixon Blvd.., Shelby, on Saturday, June 2. The benefit is for Centri-Kid Campers at Eastside Baptist Chuch, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased by contacting the church office at 704-487-9682. Please come and support this group by helping to send 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to camp.
Cuts 4 Hospice Cut-A-Thon
Cuts 4 Hospice Cut-A-Thon will be held at Trendsetters, 1632 S. DeKalb St., Shelby on Friday, June 8, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Haircuts are available in honor of or in memory of your loved one. Call for an appointment or walk-ins welcome. All proceeds and donations benefit Hospice of Cleveland County. Call 704-482-8626 for info.
Casar Masonic Lodge Charity Motorcycle Ride
Casar Masonic Lodge Charity Motorcycle Ride will be held on Saturday, June 9, 11:00 a.m. Cost will be $25.00 for a single rider and $35.00 for double. Check in from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Everyone must be back by 4:00 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Masonic Children’s Home and the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. The ride starts and ends at Casar Fire Dept. on NC-10. Drawing for door prizes and food will be served after the ride. All riders will get a shirt. To ensure that you get the size shirt you need to fill out a form and it must be turned in by May 27, 2012. Contact Kenny Warlick at 704-538-5588 or Eric Newton at 704-692-8503 for information.
Pizza Inn - Keeping The Fight Alive
Lisa Henderson, an employee of Pizza Inn has recently begun a battle with Bladder cancer. Pizza Inn (who treats their employees, as they do their customers, like family), will hold a fundraiser on Monday, June 11 from 4 p.m.-1 p.m. to support Lisa and to raise money to help with her chemo cost and other hospital expenses. She will receive 10% of the net sales from 4pm-10pm, along with any and all tips. Come and show your support for this event to “Keep the Fight Alive” in Shelby.
Shelby City Park Gymnastic Classes
Shelby City Park will hold summer gymnastics classes in the form of weekly clinics beginning June 11. Classes are for ages 3 and up for a weekly fee of $40. Instruction will include tumbling, tumbl-trak, balance beam, uneven bars, mini-tramp and rings. Call 704-538-3834 or visit www.cityofshelby.com for schedule, information and registration.
Shelby City Park Summer Day Camp
The Shelby City Park Summer Day Campwill begin on Monday, June 11th and run for 10 weeks, ending on Friday, August 17. Camp ages are 5-12 years, as of the first day of camp they are attending. Day Camp hours are from 7:45 a.m. til 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Day Camp will be held at the Shelby City Park. Day Camp fees this year are $80 per week for city residents and $90 per week for all others. Siblings will receive a 10% discount. Camp fees include a camp tee shirt to be worn each Friday on field trips. Examples: Carowinds, skating, movies, bowling and many more. Parents may be responsible for field trip meals and any spending money the child may need. Fees are due on Thursdays in advance for the next week. Weekly calendars will be available on Friday for the next week. At sign-up, parent must bring all items below to avoid a second trip. (1) Completed application form (S); (2) First week’s fees and swim lesson fees - if applicable; (3) Copy of child’s birth certificate (if they did not attend last year); (4) Copy of child’s immunization records. Don’t let your child miss out on a great summer.
Cleveland County Coin Club
Cleveland County Coin Club will meet again Tuesday, June 12th, from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby. Bring coins of interest and other numismatic-related materials. For more information contact Steve at 704-466-3653 or stownsend5@carolina.rr.com.
Philadelphia Community’s 13th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Philadelphia Communities 13th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Thursday, June 14th, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 165 Schenck Farm Rd., Lawndale, NC. Activities will include a Parade, Classic Car Show, Bingo, Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, food, beverages and fun for all. For info. call 704-538-5544 or 704-538-3017.
Crest Charger Horseshoe Club Golf Tournament
The 16th Annual Crest Charger Horseshoe Club Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 15th, 1:30 p.m. at RiverBend Golf Club. We will be giving away lots of prizes including $1000 to gross winners and $500 to net winners plus Cancun Vacation Package to Flight Winners of Both Divisions. We’re also offering a chipping and putting contest package that includes a free three night hotel getaway. Cost for this package is $30. Please note this package is optional and does not include mulligans or red tees. See attachment. The format will be three player team captain’s choice. See attachment. 60 -69 yrs of age play senior tees, ladies, juniors (middle school and younger), 70 and older, play super seniors most forward tees. Teams must declare gross or net division prior to start of tournament. Total cost $65/player $195/team. Proceeds from tournament go to football program for pre game meals, travel, and other necessities. Call Marty Bradley at 704-472-8641 for info.
10th Annual Bruce Ward Memorial Golf Tournament, KM Country Club
The 10th Annual Bruce Ward Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Saturady, June 16 at the Kings Mountain Country Club. It will be a Captain’s Choice tournament with the proceeds going to the Shriner’s Hospitals. Hole sponsorships are still available. This tournament is held to enable the White Plains Shrine Club to continue its work in helping burned and crippled children. For info. contact: Kevin Champion 704-730-9948; Jeff Ward 704-300-5353 or the KMCC Pro Shop at 704-739-3221.
Grover Rescue Squad, Shelby
Grover Rescue Squad will hold a Pork BBQ sale on Saturday, June 16th, from 11am to 2pm, 107 N.Main Street Grover. Costs: Whole Butt, slaw and sauce for $30. Plates include BBQ, slaw, sauce, bun, baked beans/chips $8. Family Pack 1 pound of BBQ, Slaw, sauce, and one pack of buns $12. You can Pre Order today by calling Jessica at (704)473-1875 (leave a message). All Proceeds go to Grover Rescue Squad to provide and serve the community.
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