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Thursday, May 19-May 25, 2022 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 19 The Bobby Bell Pavilion will be alive with the sound of music this summer! Uptown Shelby's annual concert series begins on Thursday, May 19 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with Darby Wilcox. Darby is based in Greenville, SC and has been a featured performer in WNCW's Studio B. This talented Americana/ Folk artist is sure to be a hit! To welcome her into town, the Uptown Shelby Association is encouraging attendees to wear their best cowboy and cowgirl glam! Hats, fringe, rhinestones, and boots are encouraged! Shelby Alive Summer Concerts Back For 2022 The Uptown Shelby Association is proud to announce an amazing line up for Shelby Alive 2022! This annual summer concert series has been held in Uptown Shelby for more than 25 years, and this year promises to be bigger, better, and full of fun! Shelby Alive will take place on Third Thursdays this summer at the Bobby Bell Pavilion, located at 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150. The concerts are free thanks to the generosity of these sponsors: The Bobby Bell Pavilion will be alive with the sound of music this summer! Uptown Shelby's annual concert series begins on Thursday, May 19 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with Darby Wilcox. Darby is based in Greenville, SC and has been a featured performer in WNCW's Studio B. This talented Americana/ Folk artist is sure to be a hit! To welcome her into town, the Uptown Shelby Association is encouraging attendees to wear their best cowboy and cowgirl glam! Hats, fringe, rhinestones, and boots are encouraged! Shelby Alive Summer Concerts Back For 2022 The Uptown Shelby Association is proud to announce an amazing line up for Shelby Alive 2022! This annual summer concert series has been held in Uptown Shelby for more than 25 years, and this year promises to be bigger, better, and full of fun! Shelby Alive will take place on Third Thursdays this summer at the Bobby Bell Pavilion, located at 126 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150. The concerts are free thanks to the generosity of these sponsors: American Restoration, City of Shelby, Steffes, BWF, Nissan of Shelby, Go Big Print, HomeTrust, and Cormetech. Concertgoers are encouraged to dress up to match the theme of each event! The lineup for this year's events are as follows: • May 19th: Darby Wilcox (Cowboy Glam) • June 16th: The Dancing Fleas (Beach Party/Luau) • July 21st: 80z Nation (80s/Retro) • August 18th: Java Band (Disco Night) • September 15th: Donna the Buffalo (Music Festival) Uptown Shelby concerts begin this Thursday, May 19 from 6pm to 9pm at the Bobby Bell Pavilion, located at 126 W. Marion St., Shelby. (Photo provided) Shelby Alive Summer Concerts kick off Thursday, May 19 Coyotes are common throughout North Carolina, even in cities and suburbs, but often go unnoticed because they are very good at avoiding people. However, biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say that coyote sightings spike in the spring, so it's imperative to know what attracts them, and what to do if you see one. Coyotes prefer to raise their young in seclud- ed areas, but keeping a litter of pups well-fed and healthy means scouting for food at all hours and covering a large territory. Coyotes will roam a wide area searching for food, sometimes crossing through neighborhoods and densely populated areas looking for an easy meal. Coyotes mostly eat rabbits, small rodents, insects, fruits and dead animals, but will also dine on outdoor pet food and food scraps left near homes. Smaller pets, such as cats and small-breed dogs, should always be closely supervised when outdoors, as they can easily be mistaken for a coyote's natural prey. Dog-proof fencing, which is at least 6 feet tall and prevents digging underneath, is the only guarantee of a no-coyote zone, but there are other ways to keep coyotes from hanging around. "Try to remove any food sources that could attract coyotes and fi nd ways to actively make the area uncomfortable for them," says Falyn Owens, extension biologist for the Wildlife Com- mission. Owens offers these tips to deter coyotes: • Feed pets inside and keep food waste in secure containers. If you feed pets outside, set specifi c feeding times and remove the dishes and spilled food afterward. • Keep fruit and bird seed off the ground. They can attract coyotes and their rodent prey. • Keep cats and small dogs on a leash or harness whenever they are outside. • Haze coyotes away from homes and businesses. Examples include waving your arms and shouting forcefully until a coyote leaves, spraying them with a water hose or throwing small rocks in their direction. Pup season brings an added factor to interacting with coyotes. "Coyotes typically avoid confrontations with people, but they are diligent parents. A coyote that has young pups nearby is more likely to stand its ground rather than run away. If you are passing through a brushy or wooded area and notice a coyote watching you or following you at a distance, there could be a den nearby," said Owens. "Calmly leave and notify others to avoid the area if you are near a public trail. Coyotes will move on once their pups are old enough to survive outside of the den." Coyotes rarely attack people, but sometimes take an interest in our pets. Keep cats indoors, and if you are walking a small dog and notice a coyote watching or following you, pick up the dog and haze the coyote until it leaves. Teaching a coyote to have a healthy fear of people is a great way to discourage unwanted behavior and foster coexistence. If you have questions about interactions with coyotes, visit www. ncwildlife.org/coyote or contact the NC Wildlife Helpline, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at 866-318-2401 or email HWI@ ncwildlife.org. Submitted by Mindy Wharton Expect Coyote Sightings as Pupping Season Peaks 139 E. Main Street, Downtown Forest City 828-245-4591 Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-7pm, Sat. 7:30-4pm www.SmithsDrugsFC.com Like us on ©Community First Media Community First Media RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF STROKE When responding to a stroke, every minute counts. The sooner a patient receives medical treatment, the lower the risk for death or disability. 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