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Thursday, September 23-September 29, 2021 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 17 Megan Harper and daughter, Maja Hagedorn work on turning the sidewalk into a piece of beautiful art during the Cleveland County's Arts Council's Chalk Fest on September 18th, 2021. photo by Jeff Melton The call of the wild can be irresistible. Camping en- thusiasts often insist there's nothing better than sleep- ing beneath a star-filled sky, and anyone who's ex- perienced a night under the stars would likely find it hard to argue that point. Comfort and camping are not exactly synony- mous. In fact, many people look forward to roughing it in the wild and intentionally eschew comfort in an effort to create what they feel is a more authentic camping experience. But those who want the best of both worlds can try various strategies to combine camping and com- fort. • Focus on a good night's rest. A good night's rest can be elusive for novice and experienced campers alike. Thankfully, campers can explore various options to make their nights out in the wild more conducive to sleep. The outdoor recre- ation experts at REI note that there are three types of sleeping pads: self-in- flating, air and closed-cell foam. REI recommends air pads or closed-cell pads for backpackers, as these are lightweight options that won't make backpacking more difficult. Self-inflating pads work better for car camping, as these are heavier but also thicker and wider than the alternatives, providing more comfort and support. Bring along a pil- low from home or an inflat- able camp pillow for added comfort. • Invest in a good cooler. It's easy to take food and beverages for granted when planning a camping trip. However, when camp- ing for a weekend or longer, a good cooler can ensure food and beverages stay cold without forcing camp- ers to make routine ice runs. Lightweight coolers with thick walls and suffi- cient insulation won't prove a chore to lug to and from the campsite and they will be highly effective at keep- ing meat, fish and bever- ages cold during your trip. • Increase your body heat before going to bed. Nighttime temperatures can dip even when camp- ing in summertime. Few people find it easy to fall asleep when they're cold, but a few simple tricks can ensure you're warm and comfortable when it's time to call it a night. REI recom- mends wearing long under- wear overnight and putting on a fresh pair of clean, dry socks before going to bed. In addition, eating a light meal or snack before bed will start the digestion pro- cess, which can warm your internal body temperature and make it easier to sleep comfortably. • Spice things up. Food cooked over an open flame is undeniably delicious, but it's easy for campers to forget that such meals are made even better with spices. But foods made around the campfire need not be bland. Spice bottles are portable and don't take up much space. Salt and pepper are must-haves, but it's easy for campers to tote along additional favorite spices to make mealtime that much more palatable. Camping and comfort may not go hand in hand. But there are many ways for campers to enjoy a comfort- able night in the great out- doors. How to make camping more comfortable Throughout the Sum- mer, the City of Kings Mountain and the Cleve- land County Music Hall of Fame have proudly spon- sored Pickin' at the Park, an acoustic jam which runs every Thursday night at the Gazebo located in Patriots Park. It begins at 6:00 p.m. With the success of Pickin' at the Park, the City of Kings Mountain and the Cleveland County Hall of Fame have decided to con- tinue to host this weekly event throughout the fall. • Bring your lawn chair and join the fun. • Want to participate? All pickers are welcome! • Patriots Park is located at 220 South Railroad Av- enue, Kings Mountain. For more information on Pickin' at the Park, contact the City of Kings Moun- tain's Special Events De- partment at 704-730-2101, or the Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame at 704- 860-4068. PICKIN' AT THE PARK continues throughout the fall Join in the fun each Thursday evening for Pickin' At The Park. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at Patriot's Park in Kings Mountain. (Photo provided) C l e v e l a n d C o u n t y Schools will continue re- quiring students and staff to wear face masks in schools during instruc- tion time. Exemptions are allowed for medical, behavioral, and religious reasons. The school board voted on Monday 5-3 to continue requiring masks to combat Coronavirus in schools. Robert Queen, Danny Blanton, Ron Humphries, Joel Shores, and Greg Taylor voted to continue the mask policy. Under a new state law, every school board across North Carolina is required to hold a public vote every month on their policies regarding wearing masks at school, regardless of whether officials plan to change the policy. Cleveland County Schools continue mask mandate S C H O O L S Cleveland County "Reflections" Sharing Group "Reflections" is a support group offered by Hospice Cleveland County. Through the use of group dynamics and personal reflections, we come to a better understand- ing of why we feel the way we feel and what may help us cope better. The next Reflections Groups will be Zoom Online Support Groups on Thurs- days: October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm. If interested, please call: Susan Bowling 980-295- 8595 or Lynn Thomas at 980-295-8596. Hospice will then provide the participant with instruc- tions and information for joining this online group. Grief-Walk Group with Steps to Healing After Loss "We can't escape or walk away from grief; we walk through it. And walking- not running, not crawling-is the proper pace to be travel- ing." Linus Mundy In sharing time walking together we will experience nature, physical movement, and the memo- ries and spiritual interpreta- tions that assist this period of grieving. Wednesday, October 6 and 20, 2021, 3:00pm at Court Square in Uptown Shelby, corner of Washington and Warren Streets. Call Susan Bowling 980- 295-8595 or Lynn Thomas 980-295-8596 for more infor- mation. Masks required! Hospice Cleveland County events Lisi Elliott Wright of Polkville poses with her fi nished sidewalk masterpiece during Chalk Fest in Shelby. photo by Jeff Melton