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Page 28 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com NEIGHBORHOOD Continued From Page 27 Cherry Blossom Festival 2011 Our Festival will begin Friday, April 29th at 5:00 pm until 11:00 pm. Friday is Wristband Night for $15 with Unlimited Carnival Rides and Inflatables plus Games, Fun House, Face Painting, Train rides by Little Blue Choo and Food Vendors. Miss Cherry Blossom Pageant will be held at 5:30 pm at the Gazebo and at 6:30 pm DJ Johnny B and “The Entertainers” will perform from 7:00 until 10:00 pm. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes! On Saturday, April 30th the Festival will continue at 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. There will be a 5K Race, a Cherry Dessert Contest, the Antique Car & Truck Show and much more. Relay For Life Events Kings Mountain’s Relay for Life is having a “Zumba for Life” on APRIL 30, 2011 – 10 am -12:30 pm at Kings Mountain’s Patriots Park at the Gazebo. Registration begins at 9 am, $15 per person, all proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Wear purple to support cancer awareness. This event is for people of all shapes and sizes, ages 8 and older. Zumba is an exhilarating, easy-to- follow, Latin-inspired, dance fitness-party that is downright addictive. Everyone at any fitness level can come out, learn some new moves, burn some calories and have a great time. There will be lots of door prizes. Refreshments will be provided during the break. Find us on Facebook at “Zumba for Life Fitness Event” or contact Stephanie Dover at 704-734-7645 for more info. Relay For Life Fundraiser: May 14th from 7:00 until at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Fellowship Hall, located at 301 N. Post Rd., Shelby. The Clerk of Superior Court presents the 1st Annual Womanless Beauty Pageant. Come out and see the beauty and tallent of our finest Clerks, Local Attorneys, Law Enforcement, District Attorneys, Dept. of Juvenile Justice and Probation Officers. We will have door prizes and a $5 donation at the door. Cleveland Regional Rehab Relay For Life Golf Tournament Cleveland Regional Rehab will hold their 6th Annual Golf Tournament for a Cure fundraiser on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Deebrook Golf Club. Lunch begins at noon. Shotgun start is at 1:00 p.m. Cost: $75 donation per person or $300 for foursome. Lunch is included. Donations are tax deductibele. Grand prizes, door prizes, closest to the pin, and longest drive prizes will be awarded. For more information contact Lori McKee at 704-482-1191. GSCT Presents Welcome To Mitford GSCT presents WELCOME TO MITFORD, sponsored by Jenkins Food Greater Shelby Community Theatre will present WELCOME TO MITFORD. The play is written by WBTV anchor Robert Inman and is based on the very popular Jan Karon book series. Productions are April 29, April 30, May 1, May 6, May 7, May 8. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm. Sunday performances are at 2:30pm. All performances are at Keeter Auditorium, CCC. Playwright/novelist Bob Inman will attend the April 29th performance and will have his books for sale. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/students. Presale discount tickets are available at area outlets--Arnold’s Jewelers, Badcock & More, CC Arts Council, Maxwell Hamrick Ins., Neal Senior Center. www.gsct. org or 704-480-8495. Also: MOTHER’S DAY THEATRE & DINNER SPECIAL Greater Shelby Community Theatre is partnering with Ni-Fen Wine & Tapas to offer a Mother’s Day celebration package on Sunday May 8. The package includes lunch for two at Ni-Fen’s, 2 tickets to GSCT’s play “Welcome to Mitford”, a corsage for mom, and an autographed novel from playwright/novelist Bob Inman. Lunch includes chicken crepes, orzo pasta, vegetable, dessert and drink. Wine is available for purchase. Package for two is $50. Lunch seating is limited. Call 704-480-8495 to reserve. www.gsct.org 2-Part Grant writing Workshop The Northeast Shelby Weed & Seed will be conducting a 2-part Grant writing Workshop, Saturday, April 30th and May 14th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in the Weed & Seed Computer Lab, located at Christ Temple Apostolic Church, 341 Hudson St., Shelby, NC. The cost is $125.00 per person – limited seating only 12 computers available. 1 hour free consultation with workshop. Contact John White for more information at 704-300-4019. Chinese Auction–Shelby PWP–#555 April Showers Bring May Flowers on Saturday, April 30th we will have a Chinese Auction at the VFW on Sumter Street, Shelby. The cost is $10 per person. Sunday Dress – Social hour 6:30 - 7:30 pm – Spring Dinner, Desserts or Food Appreciated – Dance 7:30 - 11:30 pm – Band: Crimson Rose. For more information contact Jo Ann Greene at 704- 538-9559 or Connie Philbeck at 704-487-1268. Windjamers M/C – Children’s Home Our 5th Annual Children’s Home Golf Tournament will be held at the Kings Mountain Country Club, Country Club Dr., Kings Mtn, NC, on April 30th. Tee Off time is 1:00 pm; Entry fee is $50 per player/$200 per team; Muligans for sale at 2/$5 (one-per side). Bring your own team or join a team there if available. We will have awards and the meal and door prizes will be given out after the tournament. All proceeds will go to the Cleveland County Children’s Home. Our vision is to help the Children’s Home of Cleveland County with the assistance of the children’s needs and placing a smile on each child’s face. For more information call Windjammers Club House (Tuesday nights & Friday nights). You can also call Brad Bowen at 704-472-8436 or Tim Biddix at 704-284-2433. Arts On The Square The fifth annual “Arts on the Square” will be held April 30th from 9-4:00 on the historic Courthouse Square in Uptown Shelby. Visitors will have a chance to experience art and fine crafts for local artists. Arts and crafts will be for sale as well as being juried for cash awards. Held in the heart of Uptown Shelby, one will see works in the area of pottery, jewelry, woodworking, sculpture, and painting as well as local music. The Foothills Quilters Guild will be showing this years quilt and raffle tickets are being sold. Uptown Shelby will be a buzz of activity on this day with the start of the Foothills Farmers Market and the Broad River European Motor club car show. Bring your painting talent by the Farmer’s Market to add to the community art project. Bring the whole family out for a day of enjoying the talents of Cleveland County. The fun starts at 9am. For more information contact Buffalo Creek Gallery 704-487-0256 1st Annual Broad River European Classic Car Show The 1st Annual Broad River European Classic Car Show, hosted by the Broad River European Motor Club will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 on the square in uptown Shelby, NC. This will be a show of vintage and classic European and British cars. This event coincides with Art on the Square and Foothills Merry-Go-Round Festival. There will be a variety of activities for all members of the family to enjoy. It will be an opportunity to share and show your classic car. All European and British marks are welcome for this event. European and British motorcycles are also welcome. A donation from the proceeds will be made to the Abuse Prevention Council. Awards will be given for each class by popular votes. Classes to be determined based on registration. Special awards by local dignitaries will also be presented. For more information or to register online, go to website: www.broadriveremc.com or contact Tom Greene, President BREMC 704-484-3699 or email tgreene1@carolina. rr.com. The Gaston County Extension & Community Association (ECA) Quiltmaker’s Club is sponsoring their bi-annual Quilt Show, April 30, 2011 from 9:00am until 4pm. The event will be held at the Citizens Resource Center located at 1303 Dallas- Cherryville Hwy. in Dallas, NC. Cost is $4.00; children 10 and under free. Parking is free. Those wishing to display their pieces should enter by Wed., April 13th at 5pm by contacting Pam 704-865-2391; Joan 704-853-0898 or Gail 704-228-9813. No entries will be accepted after April 15th. 2011 Cherryville Senior League Baseball Registration 2011 Cherryville Senior League Baseball Registration Sunday May 1st from 1-4 at the Cherryville Fire Department Saturday May 7th from 10-2 at the Cherryville Fire Department For ages 13-16, Cost is $30, Please bring a copy of a birth certificate and proof of residency. For more information please call 980-522- 7489. CCHS Hope Team Relay For Life Benefit CCHS Hope Team will hold a Relay For Life Benefit on Friday, May 6, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Ni Fen Wine & Tapas, 214-A S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Tickets are $15 each. There will be a buffet and live music. Contact Beth Condrey for tickets at Beth.Condrey@carolinashealth- care.org or by phone 980-487-3994. Women of Shelby United A gathering of Christian women who are concerned for their families, this city, and our country will be held at Western Sizzlin on Dixon Blvd., Friday, May 6th at 6:30 PM. This is a non-denominational, interracial event calling women of Shelby to unity with an emphasis on prayer and fasting. Micah 5:2, “Now gather yourself in troops, O daughter of troops . . .” For more information or to confirm your plan to attend, please call Joan Bridges at 704-472-8956. Hospice Cleveland County Events “Camp Mostly Smiles” – This is a one- day retreat for children ages 6 - 16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Participants will have the opportunity to express their grief through writing, crafts, play activities and group discussions. Professionals who are trained in grief and loss will facilitate the retreat.. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Saturday, May 7 – 9:00 am - 3:00 pm – Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby. “Reflections” – This grief support group meets for six weeks in the evening and is most beneficial if all sessions are attended. No cost and open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Tuesdays: May 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7, & 14. 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC. “Family Fun Night at Cleveland County Fair” – Come an d shag the night away with Ocean Boulevard. Admission is $5 for Adults (13 and up), Children 12 and under free. Gates opne at 5 pm. Food vendors available. Don’t forget your lawn chairs & blan- kets! Proceeds go to benefit Hospice Cleveland County. Cleveland County Fairgrounds – 1751 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC – Saturday, May 14, 6:00 pm. Thursday, April 28-May 4, 2011 EIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR ALENDAR Lions Pancake Breakfast The Lincolnton Lions Club will be sponsoring their second annual Pancake Breakfast at Fatz Cafe, 1430 East Main Street, Lincolnton on Saturday, May 7th from 8:00 am to 10:30 am. The breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, sausage and beverage. Cost of tickets is $8.00 adults and $3.00 child plates. Dine in and take out service available. Proceeds from the Lions Pancake Breakfast will provide services to the blind/visually impaired, purchase eye exams and eyeglasses for the needy. sponsor blind children and adults to Camp Dogwooe for the Blind, and other charities. 6th Annual Foothills JROTC Drill Championship The NC Foothills Detachment #1164, Marine Corps League, Shelby will host the 6th annual Foothills JROTC Drill Championships Saturday, May 7th. The event will be held on the east end of Cleveland Mall in Shelby, NC with opening ceremonies beginning at 0900. The event will feature schools for North and South Carolina representing all military branches. Competition will be held in platoon, squad, duel and individual drill including exhibition drill. This event is open to the public and every one is welcome. They will be awarding a $500 Scholarship at this years event to one cadet chosen from the participating schools, along with the trophies. Also we are seeking sponsors for this event. If interested in sponsorship more information contact Toney King, Event Coordinator, at 704-739-7051 or trgking@ carolina.rr.com Lawndale Community Yard Sale Join Lawndale for a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 7, 2011, 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at Piedmont Park, Lawndale. Rent-A- Space $10. Donated items will be accepted. Breakfast biscuits and coffee will be available. Call Tami Mosteller for more information 704- 472-6709 or email Tamela_Mosteller@yahoo.com All proceeds go to Lawndale’s Historical Society proceeds go to restore Lawndale’s first firetruck. Gaston County Quiltmaker’s Club Quilt Show May Fest 2011 at South Mountain Retreat Center MAY FEST 2011 - Saturday, May 14, 2011 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. SOUTH MOUNTAIN RETREAT CENTER 142 Mace Road - Casar, N.C. MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN featuring SOLOIST SCOTT WHITENER and gospel singing by “ROOT 66 CHILDREN’s ACTIVITIES - Giant slide and Bounce House, Pony Rides, Games & activities, Water activities YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND GAMES - Praise service at 1 P.M. FOOD COURT with Barbecue, Hot Dogs, Pizza, Funnel Cakes, Homemade lemonade, cotton candy, ice cream for sale BAZAAR with 15 vendors (Wood turnings, Baked goods, Books, Crafts, Art Prints, Jewelry, Tupperware, Bird Houses, “Thirty One” pocketbooks. Two authors, Ophelia Hart and Vickie Sides will sell and sign their books. HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT at 12:00 Noon CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT AT 10:30 a.m. Fun, fellowship and activities for all ages. Everyone is welcome. Special Olympics Of CC Annual Spring Track And Field Day Special Olympics Cleveland county will hold its annual Spring Track and Field Day on Saturday, May 14, 2011 on the campus of Shelby High School. Anyone interested in volunteering needs to call Keila Parker at 704-487-9941 by March 18, 2011. Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad BBQ The Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad will hold a BBQ Fundraiser on Sat., May 21, at the Squad located at 1032 W. Stagecoach Trail in Lawndale, NC from 2:00 until 7:00pm. Boston butts are $30 - and include meat, sauce, slaw & buns. Plates are $8.00 and include meat, sauce, beans, slaw, buns, dessert & drink. BBQ chicken will also be available. Tickets are on sale for chances to win: 1st place: Henry Golden Boy 22 cal. rifle or 42” LCD TV. 2nd place: LE Ruger 10-22 Bull Brl w/scope or 36” LCD TV. 3rd place: Handpainted table & rocking chair courtesy of Laughlin Furniture. 4th place: $100 in gift cards from White’s General Store. 5th place: $100 Savings Bond from First National Bank. Drawing will be May21st after the BBQ. Need not be present to win. Call 704-538-7911 for more information or for raffle tickets, leave a message if there is no answer and some- one will call you back. Eastern Star Fundraiser Eastern Star will hold a BBQ Chicken fundraiser at Fallston Masonic Lodge #356 on Saturday, May 21, 2011, serving from 11 am-6 pm. $7.00 plate. Eat-in or carry out. Walk-ins wel- come. The menu will consist of 1/2 chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, roll, dessert and tea. This is to benefit Masonic charities. Equestrians For The Cure Our 3rd Annual Trail Ride to Fight Multiple Sclerosis will be held Saturday, May 21st. Register early to receive a T-shirt and lunch. Only $25.00 to participate. There will be a Silent Auction and Door Prizes. Leave Bar H Arena at 10:00 am and ride the Broad River Greenway. Free lunch will be served from 1:00 - 2:00. Register by May 1st if possible. Call 704-418-2664 or 704-481-5800 to register. Parking Lot Flea Market Back by popular demand, the Neal Senior Center is offering the Parking Lot Flea Market (outdoor market) again in 2011. There will be several events during the Spring and Fall of the year. The cost will continue to be $5 per parking space with a maximum of 3 spaces available per vendor. The first Parking Lot Flea Market will be held on Friday, May 27, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. All interested vendors should contact Lisa Abernethy at the Council on Aging/Senior Center, by phone (704-482-3488) or email (labernethy@agingcouncil.org). Parking spaces go quickly so don’t delay in reserving yours – the reservation deadline is May 20, 2011.