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Neighborhood Calendar Sept. 29th edition
    Piecemakers Quilt Guild
   “Piecemakers Quilt Guild” meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10AM – 12PM at the Lincoln Co. Senior Center, Room 319, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen St., Lincolnton.  We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting; visitors & new members are welcome.  Meetings include a business meeting, show-and-tell, and a program related to quilting.  On October 5th Anna Norris will present the program. Members also meet the third Wed. of each month 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. to work on our community projects. For information call Judy Smith 704 747 2192”
  South Mountains State Park Programs
   Saturday, 10/1 - “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, 10/1 - “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
   Sunday, 10/2   - “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.
    Saturday, 10/ 8   - “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, 10/ 8   - “Black Bears: Majestic Creatures of the Wild” How dangerous are black bears?  What should I do if I see a black bear?  The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center.
   Sunday, 10/ 9 - “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.
   Saturday, 10/15 - “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, 10/15 -   “Black Bears: Majestic Creatures of the Wild” - How dangerous are black bears?  What should I do if I see a black bear?  The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center.
  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.
South Mountain Fire & Rescue Free Lipid Shelby Lions Club Yard Sale
        The  Shelby  Lions  Club  will  have  its  first  annual  yard  sale  Saturday, October  8th,  at  the  American  Legion  Building  at  1628   South  Lafayette  Street,  Shelby,   from  8:00  AM  until 2:00  PM.        Proceeds  will  benefit  sight  and  hearing  conservation  needs  in  Cleveland  County.  Donations  will  be  accepted  at  the  American  Legion  on  Friday,  October  7th,  from 3:30  until  7:00  PM.     No  clothing,  please.

Pinnacle Classical Academy
         Pinnacle Classical Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy Prospective new school opening in August 2012. A Town Hall/Informational Meeting will be held on October 8, 2011, 10am - 11am County Commission Chambers 311 E Marion St Shelby, NC 28150. Call 704-349-4306  for information.
NWA Father/Daughter Adventure Weekend
        New Wilderness Adventures’ Father/Daughter Adventure Weekend. Sept 30-Oct 2 at River Ministry Lodge in Rutherfordton NC. The purpose of the weekend is to give the fathers and daughters time in an adventure setting where they can connect or re-connect establishing the father as his daughter’s knight in shinning armor and mentor all the while growing stronger in the Lord together.  Fathers will have the opportunity to affirm the worth and beauty of their daughters. You will have plenty of bonding experiences through various outdoor activities and you will learn the biblical model of femininity.  Don’t worry guys. The NWA team will walk with you through this.  Possible activities include ballroom dancing, canoeing, hiking, fishing, boat rides and skeet shooting! Cost $150 per pair ($50 each additional daughter). Daughters 7 and up please.  Church groups welcome. This includes all lodging, food, activities/adventure, and study materials. (Does not include travel or gift that we are asking fathers to purchase for blessing To register, call Stephen Stanford at 704-473-6091 or go to http://www.facebook.com/newwilderness.
South Mountain Fire & Rescue BBQ & Bluegrass Event
        The South Mountain Fire & Rescue will hold their BBQ and Bluegrass event on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Beginning at 7:00 until 10:00am Blueridge Healthcare will be providing free blood checks (for best results do not eat anything before coming). At 4:00pm the BBQ and bluegrass begins. Our firemen make really good BBQ and the Bluegrass music will be excellent. Come out and enjoy yourself. We are located at 8849 Gus Peeler Rd., Connelly Springs, NC (right inside Burke County where Old Hwy. 18 and the Rhoney and Gus Peeler Roads intersect. For more information contact Ruby at 828-437-6498 or Penny at 828-438-1670.
ACW Pro Wrestling Fundraiser
    ACW pro-wrestling will hold a non-profit fundraiser event for Lloyd Kale of Vale NC, who has cancer on Sat. Oct. 8th @ 8pm at Extreme Fitness (8818 Hwy.10W, Vale, NC 28168),  Main event barbwire match !!! Please help us to help someone in need. All proceeds will go directly to the family. Tickets for adults are $6 in advanced & $8 at the door. For kids 6-12 are $3 in advanced & $4 at the door, 6 & under are free. For info please call (828) 962-3259 & check out  www.acwworld.8k.com
GSCT “Moonlight & Magnolias” Comedy
 Greater Shelby Community Theatre will present the comedy “Moonlight & Magnolias”,  a hilarious comedy, loosely based on the truth of the iconic movie, “Gone With the Wind”. The comedy is based on the rewrite of the movie script by producer David Selznick, screenwriter Ben Hecht and director Victor Fleming. Locked in an office for 5 days, and surviving on a diet of peanuts and bananas, hilarity ensues as the three men act out all the major GWTW roles in order to produce an award-winning script for this well-known movie. “Moonlight and Magnolias” will be presented Oct.14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7:30pm and Oct.16 and 23 at 2:30pm. All performances will be in the Keeter Auditorium at CCC. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors. Discount presale tickets are available at area outlets. www.gsct.org 704-480-8495
Hospice Cleveland County Events
    Golf Ball Drop - Saturday, October 15- 1:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter St., Shelby.  Activities include: Carrousel and train rides starting at 1 p.m. Skip Warrick Ribs pick-up at 2 p.m.-6 p.m. (pre-order online); Corn-hole Tournament @ 2 p.m. (applications online); Golf Ball Drop @ 6:30 p.m. for a chance to win $2,000. Balls are $50 each and can be purchased at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. Music, food and prize drops will be available throughout the day. For event information, call or visit our website: www.hospicecares.cc. 704-487-4677.
   Rib Sale - Saturday, October 15, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Ribs by Skip Warrick. Pick up is at Shelby City Park. $20 per rack by order only while supplies last! Order options: Hot and now or Vacuum sealed and frozen. To order call 704-487-0800 ext. 175. $250 Event Sponsor: Get 4 racks of ribs and a business listing on Hospice event banner. $150 In Honor or Memory of: Get 3 racks of ribs and list the name of a loved one on Hospice banner. Deadline for sponsorship is Monday, October 3.
Fallston Elementary 5K And Fun Run
   Fallston Elementary School will hold their 5k and Fun Run.  The race is Saturday, October 15.  The 5k starts at 8:30.  Registration begins at 7:30.   All proceeds go towards purchasing outdoor equipment to promote healthy living for children. Cost is $18 if your registration is sent in before October 7th and this will guarantee you a shirt..  Cost on race day is $23.  They will also offer a FREE Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and under. Children can purchase a shirt for $12. Registrations can also be downloaded at www.clevelandcountyschools.org, click schools, then click Fallston Elementary. The school is located at 112 Gary St., Fallston.
Shelby Police Academy Class Reunion
        The Shelby Police Academy cordially invites all former graduates to attend a class reunion on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00pm at the Shelby City Park Gym. Cost is $5.00 per person. Dinner is included. All checks mailed by October 10 and made payable to John & Carol Beck, 2314 Berwick Rd., Shelby, NC 28150. For more information call Suzette Ross 704-482-9058.

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