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Thursday, May 12-May 18, 2011 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 31 NEIGHBORHOOD Continued From Page 30 5/14 – McMurry Farms Plow Day 9-2:30pm Free admission Enjoy a day at the farm with wagon rides, horse driven plows, jam sessions and more. Food available by the Boy Scouts of America. Musicians invited to bring their instruments. Bring your lawn chair and cameras. McMurry Farms, Elam Road crossroads of Bellwood/ Lawndale Road, Bellwood, 704-466-1215 5/14 – Special Olympics of CC Annual Spring Track and Field Day For athletes who want to participate will be held on the campus of Shelby High School, 230 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, 704-487-9941, March 18, 2011. 5/14 – Streamside Hike – 11am. Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork River for a streamside hike along the Jacob Fork River. South Mountain State Park, Also: Bats–2pm. Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center to learn some facts and have an opportunity to view some bats. Are they blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? South Mountain State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, 828-433-4772, www.ncparks.gov/ Visist/parks/somo 5/14 – Relay for Life Fundraiser/Annual Womanless Beauty 7pm. $5 Donation at the door. Come out and see the beauty and talent of clerks, attorneys, law enforcement, probation officers and others in the womanless beauty pageant. Elizabeth Baptist Church (Fellowship Hall) 301 N. Post Road, Shelby. Pageant 5/15 – I am Woman Show 1-4 pm. Southern Arts Society, 301 N. Piedmont Ave (NC 216), Kings Mountain, 704-739-5585, www. SouthernArtsSociety.org 5/15 – Animals of the South Mountains – 11am. Come to they Visitor Center auditorium and learn about the many animals that call the mountains home Also: The 10 Essentials 2pm. Meet a park ranger at the visitor center to learn what items you should you always carry with you when hiking? South Mountain State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, 828-433-4772, www. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo 5/20-21 – AAU Karate Super Regional Competition This one- day tournament will attract hundreds of traditional karate athletes ages 5-55 for individual and team events in weapons, forms and sparring. Held at Shelby High School, Shelby, 704-692-7292, www. clevelandcountysportscommission.com Life Enrichment Center Events DNR, living will, healthcare power of attorney: What do they mean? Family caregivers of adults are invited to attend a discussion of end-of-life issues Tuesday, May 17, at the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. Topics will include DNR, living will and healthcare power of attorney. The program is free of charge and open to the public. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. but late comers are welcome and will end by 7. A sitter service is available for the adult who needs care, but a reservation is required by May 10 by calling 704.484.0405. No reservation is required to attend the meeting. For questions, please call 704.484.0405. Auction of furnishings to benefit Life Enrichment Center A fundraising auction will be held Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m. at the former Life Enrichment Center building at 103 T.R. Harris Dr. in Shelby. Thornburg Auction Co. will be selling dining tables, chairs, gliders, hardwood doors, art work, office furniture, washer and dryer, chest freezer, medical equipment, sofa tables and kitchenware. Preview is at 9 a.m. the day of the sale. Payment is by cash or check. All proceeds will benefit Life Enrichment Center, a not-for-profit adult day care and health service. Questions? Call 704.484.0405. Benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s will be meeting topic The benefits of exercise in dealing with Parkinson’s Disease will be the topic for the regular quarterly meeting of the Parkinson’s Support Group Tuesday, May 24, at the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. This meeting is free of charge and open to those diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their care partners. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m., a new time for the group. Life Enrichment is located at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., just off Fallston Road in Shelby. For questions, call Linda at 704.484.0405. Relay For Life Events Relay For Life Fundraiser: The Radiology Department at CRMC is holding our First Annual Cornhole Tournament. It will be held Saturday, May 14th at the Masonic Lodge in Boiling Springs. There will be Food, Cash, Prizes and Music. Pre-registration is requested and starts at 1 pm. $20 per teams of 2 or $10 per person. Proceeds go to Relay for Life. 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. Relay For Life Fundraiser: Double Springs Baptist Church Conquerors Team – Bake sale and more – Monday, May 30 – 7:30 am - 11:00 am – Double Springs Baptist Church Family Life Center - 1130 Double Springs Church Rd. Biscuit breakfast, bake sale and misc. crafts, books, cancer awareness bracelets, soaps and household items for sale. If you have items you would like to donate or would like more information, please call Linda Black at 704-482- 2357. Hospice Cleveland County Events “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 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 and shag the night away with Ocean Boulevard. Admission is $5 for Adults (13 and up), Children 12 and under free. Gates open 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. May Fest 2011 at South Mtn. 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. South Mountain Fire & Rescue Breakfast & Community Yard Sales Come out and enjoy BREAKFAST with the ladies auxiliary of SOUTH MOUNTAIN FIRE & RESCUE located at the intersection of Old Highway 18 and Rhoney Road just inside Burke County on SATURDAY,MAY 14 STARTING AT 7 AM. After enjoying the food, find bargains from the community yard sellers. All sellers are wel- come. Please call 828-437-6498 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. GSCT Hold Auditions – “Rounding Third” GSCT hold Auditions for Baseball play. Greater Shelby Community Theatre is holding AUDITIONS for “Rounding Third”, directed by Linda Pangburn Bogan. “Rounding Third” is a humorous rollercoaster journey of 2 Little League coaches through an entire season, from their first tenta- tive meeting to the climatic championship game. This heartwarm- ing sports comedy goes from side splitting laughter to a thought provoking critique of contemporary culture. Roles are availabe for 2 men ages 30 up. All are welcome to come and sign up for back- stage, technical, and set building help. Auditions are May 20 from 7-9pm, May 21 and 22 from 2-5pm and May 23 from 7-9pm for callbacks. Performance dates ar July 15,16, 22, 23 at 7:30pm and July 17 and 24 at 2:30pm at CCC. Two special performance are planned at the Historic Rogers Theater during the weekend of the American Legion World Series Aug.13 and Aug.14 from 12-3pm Concealed Weapon Class Our class will be held Saturday, May 21st from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The cost is $75.00. You will need to bring with you: Gun, 50 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection. Instructor is a member of Law Enforcement and is certified by North Carolina Department of Justice as a Firearms Safety Instructor. In order to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon You Must Take This Class. For more information or to register, please contact Joy Hicks: Phone 704-297- 3351 or E-mail jl.hicks45@gmail.com. Proceeds from this event fo the Moscow Mission Team. 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. 4th Annual Buffalo Baptist Golf Tournament The youth of Buffalo Baptist is having the golf tournament to raise money for our summer mission’s trip. This event will be held Saturday, May 21st at River Bend Golf Course. The tournament will start at 2:00 pm. We will provide a free chick-fil-a meal for all participating golfers. This year God has lead us to Williamsburg Kentucky. 25 young people and 7 adults will be working for Jesus to fix houses and do back yard Bible School with children in the community. Please come out and help our youth. For more infor- mation contact our youth minister Ernie Blanton at 704-473-0605. 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. “All You Can Eat” Pancake Breakfast On Saturday, May 21 from 7:30 am to 10:30 am come to Fatz Cafe, Shelby for our Pancake Breakfast. Tickets are $8.00 and breakfast includes “All U Can Eat” Pancakes, Maple Syrup, Bacon, Mixed Fruit Cup and Beverage. Walk-In’s are Welcome. This event is sponsored by Christ Worship Center’s Joy Club. All funds raised will be used to help furnish the children’s room(s) at our new church location. For tickets contact Cindi Stinchcomb at 704-300-6155. EIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR ALENDAR 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. Gaston’s Quilters’ Guild The Gaston Quilters’ Guild will meet Monday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 1101 N. Main St. in Lowell, NC. Our meetings are open to all quilters - beginners to expe- rienced. Diane of QBee Quilts shop will give a lecture and trunk show. The purpose and goal of the Guild is to preserve and promote the tech- niques, patterns and history of quilting through inspiration, education, fun and fellowship. The work of the Guild is designed to benefit and educate all persons interested in preserving, continuing, and advanc- ing this art. Come join the fun. For more information call: 704-263-5870. Parking Lot Flea Market Back by popular demand, the Neal Senior Center is offering the Parking Lot Flea Market (outdoor market) again on Friday, May 27, 8 AM-12 noon. 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. 1st Annual Carey Heavner Foundation Golf Tournament May 28, 2011 1st annual CAREY HEAVNER FOUNDATION golf tournament starts at 1:00 PM at Deer Brook Golf Club, Shelby NC. Type of tournament: Captains choice. Entry fee: $ 200.00 per 4 man team; Hole sponsorship: $100.00 (to advertise your company). We will be serving free hamburgers and hot dogs to all participants fol- lowing the tournament. We will be giving away a brand new car to the lucky one to hit a hole in one ( restrictions apply). We will discuss the rules and guidelines for winning the car, the day of the event is to be held. Contact info: Mike Heavner 704-477-6879 or Jayson Lankford at 704-692-6747. Be The Man You’ve Always Wanted to Be! Hero’s: Be The Man You’ve Always Wanted to Be! Thursday, June 2 at 4:00pm - June 5 at 1:00pm – www.newwildernessad- ventures.com/heroes – River Ministry Lodge, Rutherfordton NC – $125.00 (plus one meal out at your expense during event) (Register 4 people or pay for 4 people and 5th free) – All men die, but few men really live! Battle, adventure, beauty, and rescue are what make men come alive! New Wilderness Adventures invites you to join them in a passionate, daring, and wild weekend as we go through the themes of “Wild at Heart” written by John Eldredge. This isn’t your typical retreat, and this isn’t your typical message. You will never be the same! Please register and pay in full no later than May 30th. Space is limited to 14 men 18 and up, this will be a first come first serve basis. For any questions, church discounts, or possible partial scholarships please email Greg Sailors at info@newwildernessadventures.com or call 704-860-9719. 27th Annual Dixie Rodders The 27th Annual Dixie Rodders Car Show was held on June 4. Presented by Dixie Rodders. Proceeds go to charities chosen by Dixie Rodders. The event will be held around the Historic Courthouse in Uptown Shelby. Pre-registration is $20.00. For more information call Phil Craft 704-487-4101, Jerry Pendleton 704-482-8883 or Ricky Dobbins 704-418-2192. 1st Annual Cruzin For Christ, Lawndale Come join us for our 1st Annual Cruzin for Christ to be held at Lawndale Park on June 11. The car show will start at 5:00 pm and ending at 9:00 pm. All makes and models of cars, trucks, motor- cycles are welcome. There will be live music, hamburgers, hot dogs, bbq (which starts at 12:00 pm until sold out) and the Dairy Queen Ice Cream trailer!!!! There is a $10 registration fee and you can pre- register by calling 704-470-7668. All sorts of activities and vendors will be available. “God should be our steering wheel. Not our spare tire.” ps: This is in conjunction with the Lawndale Fest which is held annually the second Saturday of June. Second Annual Masonic Charity Ride Casar Lodge 579 will have the Second Annual Masonic Charity Ride on Saturday, June 11. Check in from 11am until 1pm at Casar Park. 25.00 for single rider 35.00 for double. All Proceeds will go to the Masonic Home for Children. For more info call Eric Newton at 704-692-8503 Philadelphia Community Organization Of Lawndale, Vendors Needed The Philadelphia Community Organization of Lawndale (PCOL) is in the process of planning our 13th annual Juneteenth celebration which will be held at 165 Schenck Farm Rd., Lawndale, NC on June 18. The celebration will begin with a parade at 1 p.m. (lineup 12:30 pm) and the festivities starting at 1:30 pm-4 pm. We welcome any participation from the surrounding communities. If you have a group or individual activity and would like to participate in the festivities please contact us at the numbers below. We’re also looking for assorted vendors. If you’re interested in helping us in any way please contact one of us at the numbers below. For more information please contact Donald Schenck 704-538-5544, Elijah Clark 704-538- 9675 or Fannie Mauney at 704-538-3017. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen! –II Timothy 4:17-18