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Thursday, April 14-April 20, 2011 Representatives are representing you.... ★ Contact the Congress ★ ★ President Barack Obama 202-456-1111 – White House – http://www.whitehouse.gov.com ★ Senator Richard Burr (R_NC) DC Phone - 202-224-3154 – DC FAX 202-228-2981 http://burr.senate.gov/publicindex.cfm?FuseAction=Contact.ContactForm ★ Senator Kay Hagan (D_NC) DC Phone - 202-224-6342 – DC FAX 202-228-2563 http://hagan.senate.gov/?p=contact ★ Representative Patrick McHenry (R_10) DC Phone - 202-225-2576 – DC FAX 202-225-0316 http://mchenry.house.gov/zipauth.htm ★ Representative Sue Myrick (R_09) DC Phone - 202-225-1976 – DC FAX 202-225-3389 http://myrick.house.gov/zipauth.shtml ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OF CLEVELAND COUNTY MEETINGS SCHEDULE SERENITY CLUB 109 Bethlehem Rd., Kings Mountain, NC SUNDAY BOILING SPRINGS 150 Group - United Methodist Church Across from Hardees 8 PM - (Closed Discussion) KINGS MOUNTAIN Happy Crazies -Serenity Club 8:30 AM - (Open Discussion) Acceptance Group/Newcomer Meeting Serenity Club 2 PM - (Open Discussion) Serenity Club 8 PM - (Open Discussion) MONDAY KINGS MOUNTAIN Serenity Club Meeting 12 Noon - (Open Discussion) Serenity Club Meeting 8 PM - (Open Big Book) SHELBY Monday Night Shelby Group 8 PM - (Open Step Study) Shelby Presbyterian, 226 Graham St. TUESDAY KINGS MOUNTAIN Serenity Club Meeting 12 Noon - (Open Discussion) Gratitude Group 8 PM Serenity Club (Open Speaker/Open Discussion) 1st Tues WEDNESDAY KINGS MOUNTAIN Serenity Club Meeting 12 Noon - (Open Discussion) Serenity Club Meeting 8 PM – (Open Step Study) THURSDAY KINGS MOUNTAIN Serenity Club Meeting 12 Noon – (Open Discussion) Women In Sobriety, Serenity Club 6 pm-(Open Discussion) SHELBY Thursday Night Shelby Group 8 PM-(Open Speaker) Shelby Presbyterian, 226 Graham St. FRIDAY KINGS MOUNTAIN Mountaineer Group 8:00 PM - (Open Speaker) First Presbyterian, 111 E. King St. KINGS MOUNTAIN The Acceptance Group 12 Noon Serenity Club (Open Discussion) SATURDAY KINGS MOUNTAIN Serenity Club Meeting 12 Noon/ 8 PM (Open Discussion) Serving Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln & Rutherford Counties in N.C. Area 51: Districts 13, 14 & 15 Schedule provided by the Western Piedmont Intergroup P.O. Box 550097, 625 E. Second Ave. Suite 11 Gastonia, NC 28055. Phone 704-865-1561 www.wpintergroup.org 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. 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 BLOOD DRIVES Friday, April 15, 2011, 2:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. - Walgreens, East Dixon Blvd., Shelby. Free gifts! Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. - Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St., Shelby, NC 28086. Saturday, April 23, 2011, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Buffalo Baptist, 1410 Buffalo Church Rd., Shelby, NC 28150. Free Cleveland all Chick-fil-A Coupons! Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Wal-Mart Store, 705 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28150. Free T-Shirts. Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 12:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M., Gardner-Webb University, 110 South Main St., Boiling Springs, NC 28017. Free T-Shirts! www.shelbyinfo.com Let Your Voice Be Heard.... If you have concerns with the way our Government Fid A il29 2011 10 00 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 27 NEIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR Friday, April 29, 2011, 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M., Patrick Senior Center, 909 East Kings Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Free Cleveland Mall Chick-Fil-A Coupons. Saturday, April 30, 2011, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - First Baptist Church, Lawndale, NC 28090. Free Cleveland Mall Chick-Fil-A Coupons! CPRCLASSES CPR Class Schedule (You have to prepay and register before day of class in order to be in a class!) Call 704-487-8594 and ask for Carrie to learn more about Blended Learning (BL) classes online. Tuesday, April 19, 2011, Adult/Infant & Child CPR/AED Thursday, May 5, 2011, Adult/Infant & Child CPR/AED Cleveland County Memorial Library 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. The book for the month of April is “The 19th Wife” by David Ebershoff and they will meet April 14, 2011. Microsoft WORD Classes are being offered this month at Cleveland County Memorial Library in the Meeting Room. They will be on Monday, April 25, 5:30 – 7:00 pm; Thursday, April 28, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm and Friday, April 29, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Call 704- 487-9069 ext 0 to sign up for one of the classes. Microsoft PUBLISHER Classes are also being offered this month at Cleveland County Memorial Library. It is a two day class and will be taught on April 26 & 27, 10:30 am – 12 pm. There are still some slots available for those who have their own laptops. You must already have Publisher 2003 installed. Call 704-487-9069 ext 0 to reserve a space. 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. Weekly Story Time - Every Thursday Morning Read To Your Bunny infants to 2 years, 10:00 – 10:30 am Tot Time - 3 years – 5 years, 10:30 – 11:00 am The theme for the month of April is Let’s Go Fishing. For more info, call Barbara Wakefield at 704-487-9069 ext 233 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 diag- nosed, 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. They will teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting and are open to new members. Meeting include a business meeting, show-and-tell, and a program related to quilting. On April 6th, Doris Phillips presents ‘3-D Flower Making’. Members also meet the third Wednesday 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 provid- ers from the western region of NC. For more information, please call Jerri at 704-487-4550. Guidelines For Submitting Community Events Please be sure to include the Event Name, Complete Address where event will take place, and Phone Number for contact, plus description of the event. Also, please include a contact person responsible for your info/event for us to contact if we have questions. e-mail: events@shelbyinfo.com Pennies From Heaven Art Show & Silent Auction The second annual Pennies From Heaven Art Show is now open at the Cleveland Mall. Visit face- book.com/PenniesfromHeavenFB. For more informa- tion contact penniesfromheaveartshow@gmail.com. The Pennies From Heaven Art Show & Silent Auction ben- efits the Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association. Disabled Amercan Veterans - Chapter 18 The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18, meets the first and third Saturdays of every month at 1138 E. Marion St., Shelby, to assist vet- erans. Coffee and doughnuts will be available for veterans. A claims officer will be available. DAV, 704-600-6411. Fallston Elementary 2nd Annual Spring Carnival Fallston Elementary School will hold their 2nd Annual Spring Carnival on Thursday, April 14, 2011, 5:00-8:30 pm. Pre-sell tickets are avail- able at Fallston Elementary School, Stagecoach Hardware & Kutin-Up for $10. Tickets will be sold for $15 at the door. Tickets are for games, unlimited rides, and inflatables. Live DJ, dancing and fun. Also selling great food, cotton candy, candy apples, etc. Dairy Queen trailer will be there. Fat & Sassy will be there. Come out and support the school and have loads of fun. K-9 Dog Shows at 5:30 & 6:30. Face painting and balloons will be avail- able. A Relay For Life Booth will be avaialble. 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.face- book.com/newwilderness $75 per pair ($25 extra for each additional son). The event will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Holly Oak Park Community Empowerment Day COGEM Emowerment invites you to a day of Community Empowerment, fun, fun and fabulous prizes at Holly Oak Park, 809 Holly Oak Rd., Shelby on April 16, 2011, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free food, free drinks, games, prizes and fun. Dougie Contest (1st place and second place), Krump Contest (1st place & 2nd place). 3 Point Shooting Contest (1st Place & 2nd Place). For more information contact: Coronda Logan 704-974-2102. Louise Custard 803-807-1042. New Wilderness Adventures Fly Fishing Clinic New Wilderness Adventures, the Ruby Hunt YMCA in Boiling Springs & RB Knife and Fly invites everyone to come to this free clinic to learn more about fly fishing and hear a short talk on drawing closer to God through adventure. The clinic will take place on Sunday, April 17 from 3-5 p.m. at the Ruby Hunt YMCA rain or shine. www.newwildernessadventures.com Staying safe at home for the person with Dimentia Caregivers of people with dementia are invited to learn safety tips to use at home or when travel- ing at a meeting Tuesday, April 19, at the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. The meeting, which is open to the public and free of charge, will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude by 7. A free sitter service is available for the person with dementia by reservation only. Call by April 12 to reserve a spot in the sitter service. No reservation is needed to attend the meeting. For questions, call Linda at Life Enrichment at 704.484.0405. Lincolnton Lions Club Seeking Applicants For Fourteenth Annual College Scholarships The Lincolnton Lions Club is seeking applicants for their Fourteenth Annual College Scholarships. They are calling all graduating seniors of the Class of 2011 from East, Lincolnton, North and West Lincoln High Schools. They will be awarding two $500 county-wide competitive college scholarships. Complete a 2011 Lions Club Sholarship application with a head and shoulders photograph, write an original essay on Volunteerism and return to your high school guidance counselor or a Lincolnton Lions Club member by Friday, April 22, 2011. You must be a legal US citizen, legal resident of Lincoln County and a graduating senior at East, Lincolnton, North or West Lincoln High Schools. Please contact your high school guidance counselor for an application. Continued on Page 30