4/6 – 5/17 National Watercolor Society Traveling Show Tues -Sat 10-4pm

Opening reception 4/6, 6-9pm/Closing reception 5/11. 6-9pm  Event held at Southern Arts

4/27-28 16th Annual Foothills Merry Go Round Festival Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 1-6pm
$5 per day arm bands Enjoy this two days of fun, carnival rides, games, and food for the entire family. Free concert stage features regional artists and live entertainers, finishing up the evening with fireworks on Sunday night. Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, 704-484-6476, http://www.CityofShelby.com/Park

5/4 Boiling Springs Crossroads Festival 10am-9pm Live music, rides and bouncy houses for kids, food craft vendors and more. Main Street, Boiling Springs, 704-434-9419, http://www.boilingspringsnc.net

5/10 Relay for Life at Elliott Farm 356 London Road, Lawndale, 704-472-9667, http://www.ElliottFamilyFarm.com

5/10-6/13  Annual Cleveland County Artist Competition
Submit art work (on10th) Mon-Fri. 9-5:30pm/Opening reception 5/16 @5:30-7:30pm
This exhibit features a rich and varied showcase of the talent that lies in our county. Local artists exhibit their work and compete for awards. Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787, http://www.ccartscouncil.org

5/12-13  Bar H Championship Rodeo & Country Festival 2013 6pm
$1 2adults/children $6/under 6 free/advance tickets discounted. Gates open at 5pm Festival starts at 6pm each day with the rodeo starting at 8pm each day. Lots of fun activities for all ages, carriage rides, carnival rides, petting zoo, hayrides, and much more at the Bar H Arena, Boiling Springs, 704-434-2866, http://www.barhevents.com

5/16 Annual Cleveland County Artist Competition Mon-Fri 9-5:30pm/Opening reception 5/16 @ 5:30-7pm Local artists exhibit their work and compete for awards in this prestigious competition. Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787, http://www.ccartscouncil.org

5/18   Over the Mountain Triathlon 8am
Starts at Moss Lake, swim 1 mile, bike for 30 miles and a 10K foot race to finish in downtown at the  gazebo of Patriots Park. Sponsored by City of Kings Mountain, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, http://www.cityofkm.com

5/27  Memorial Day Observance 10am
Held at Mountain Rest Cemetery of Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, http://www.cityofkm.com

5/31 The Cleverly’s at the Don Gibson Theatre 8pm
$26.50 Performance at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-4118, www.DonGibsonTheatre.com

6/7-15 Fleming, An American Thriller 7:30pm Friday & Saturday/3pm Sunday $10/$8 seniors & students.
Performance at Joy Theater, 202 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-730-9408, http://www.kmlt.org

6/15 Sunny Ledford at the Farm Camping and Music Park
3757 Harris Creek Road, Lawndale, 704-300-5883, http://www.dammfineentertainment.com

6/22 Robin and Linda Williams 8pm advance $20/at door $25 Appearances on “The Grand Old Opry”, Austin City Limits” and produced many albums. Joy Theater, 202 S. Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-730-9408, http://www.KMLT.org

6/28 Don Gibson Marquee Club Special Event
$50 Club members mark your calendar for this event at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-4118, http://www.DonGibsonTheatre.com

7/4 Revolutionary 4th 6pm
Held at the Walking Track Park of the YMCA in Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, http://www.cityofkm.com

7/18-21 Tar Heel League tournament 2013
Girls fast pitch softball state tournament will be held at Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, 704-484-6476, http://www.CityofShelby.com/Park

7/20 Beach Blast 10am Sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain held at Patriots Park in KingsMountain, 704-734-0333, http://www.cityofkm.com

7/24-27  2013 Real to Reel Film Festival 7pm nightly/1pm Sat. matinee
$8 a door/festival pass $25. A unique festival celebrating the art of film and offering a forum for independent  film, video, and multimedia artists to showcase their talents. Held at the Joy Performance Theatre, 202 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, sponsored by the Cleveland County Art Council, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787, http://www.ccartscouncil.org   or http://www.realtoreelfest.com

8/6 2013 National Night Out / Patriots Park 6-10pm
Annual event designed to strengthen the community by encouraging neighborhood relation with local law enforcement partners. Sponsored by City of Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, http://www.cityofkm.com

8/16 -20  2013 American Legion World Series
All games/general admission Held on the campus of Shelby High School, Keeter Stadium,  Shelby, 704-466-3103, http://www.americanworldseries.com

8/17  Red Clay Ramblers at Joy Theater 8pm advance $20/at door $25 Tony Award -winners are a North Carolina string band who play many types of music. Joy Theater, 202 S. Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 704-730-9408, http://www.KMLT.org

8/23-25 2013 Annual Clear Mountain View Music Festival
Music festival featuring many artists. Bring your blanket, cooler (no glass), tents, and dancing shoes. Campsites available at Elliott Family Farm, 356 London Road, Lawndale, NC 704-477-9665, http://www.elliottfamilyfarm.com

8/31 & 9/1 2013 Shelby Hamfest
Shelby Hamfest is an annual event that is sponsored by the Shelby Amateur Radio Club, Inc. This event has been sponsored by SARC (Shelby Amateur Radio Club) since 1957. http://www.facebook.com/ShelbyHamfest

9/26-10/6 2013 Cleveland County Fair
Time of fair activities vary. An eleven day fair event. This fair is the largest county fair in the state of North Carolina held at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds, 1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, 704-487-0651, http://www.clevelandcountyfair.com

10/5 2013 Gateway Festival 10-6pm free event
Festival is celebrated at the gazebo, the historic museum, the Mauney Library and the Southern Art’s Society. Sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333

10/17-19 2013 Art of Sound Music Festival Thurs.7:00-11pm, Fri 6:30-11pm/Sat.10am.-11pm.
Tickets vary in price A variety of musician and groups will perform in several different venues in the uptown area with music and fun for everyone. Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787, http://www.cityofkm.com  http://www.ccartscouncil.org . (or) http://www.artofsoundcc.com

10/19 2013 North Carolina Liver Mush Festival and Pageant 8:30 am – 5 pm.
Dress up the kids and your pet and join us in Uptown Shelby for our annual festival celebrating our musical culture and regional food, with lots of great activities for kids and pets. Children can paint a pumpkin, play on the inflatable obstacle course, or participate in one of the other free fun crafts or activities. While the kids are having fun, RollOver Pet Supplies, has expanded the pet portion of the festival to include amazing activities for pets. This year our Pet Parade around the court square. The children can watch and prepare for the grand finale Kid’s Parade. Taste Shelby’s famed Liver Mush and learn new recipes. Mack’s Liver Mush and Jenkin’s Liver Mush will be selling their famous liver mush sandwiches. Cooking demonstrations and tasting. Restaurants have liver mush specials that are a must try! Uptown Shelby Court Square, Washington Street, Shelby, 704-482-7882, http://www.TourClevelandCounty.com

10/19 David Holt at Joy Theater 8pm $20 advance/$25 at door Four-time Grammy Award Winner performs with talented multi-instrumentalist Josh Goforth. Joy Theater, 202 S. Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-730-9408, http://www.KMLT.org

10/26 2013 Grover Pumpkin Festival noon-8pm
One of the most unique festivals in North Carolina huge Pumpkin Wall, corn maze hay maze, mansion
ghost tours, trick or treat trail for the queen. Town of Grover, Main Street & Cleveland Avenue, Grover, 704-937-9986, http://www.GroverPumpkinFestival.com

10/31 2013 Great Pumpkin Parade 10am
Join in the Halloween parade through town to the Gazebo at Patriots Park. There will be stories, game and the search for the gold pumpkin and for special prizes hidden in the haystacks. Sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, http://www.cityofkm.com

11/1-3   2013 Holiday Gift Gallery
Location to be announced.

11/11  2013 Veterans Day Parade and Observance 10:30am
Start at the War Memorial across from the Joy Performance Center and continue through town to the Veteran’s Memorial at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, http://www.cityofkm.com

11/19 2103 Children’s Christmas Tree Lighting 7pm
Children and their families will gather at Mauney Memorial Library for Christmas activities and stories prior to the tree lighting and the arrival of Santa Claus in a fire truck. Sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, http://www.cityofkm.com

This is an abbreviated list of events. For more details and links to the event webstites follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or view our full calendar www.shelbyknown.com/local-events

Thu Jul 19, 2012
Safe Sitter Classes Thu Jul 19, 2012 – Sat Jul 21, 2012
Where: Cleveland Regional Medical Center Shelby NC
5:30pm – 8:30pm ALIVE AFTER FIVE “Folsom Prison Gang”
Where: 111 S. Washington St Shelby NC
7pm – 11pm Real to Reel Film Festival
Where: Joy Performance Theatre, 202 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC

Fri Jul 20, 2012
Dairy Goat Management Seminar
Fri Jul 20, 2012 – Sun Jul 22, 2012
Where: Brackett Cedar Park
The Shelby Southern Thunder National Truck and Tractor Pull
Fri Jul 20, 2012 – Sun Jul 22, 2012
Where: Cleveland County Fairgrounds 1751 East Marion Street Shelby, NC 28152
3pm – 11pm Good Old Days Series & Cruise In
Where: Cleveland County Fair 1751 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28152
6pm – 10pm Kates Skate – Prime Skating
Where: Kates Skate 1318 Cornwell St Shelby NC
6:30pm – 9pm Wine Down Friday
Where: Owl’s Eye Winery 1414 Metcalf Rd Shelby NC
7pm – 11pm Real to Reel Film Festival
Where: Joy Performance Theatre, 202 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC
8pm – 10:30pm One Night With You | Elvis Tribute
Where: Don Gibson Theatre 318 S Washington St Shelby NC

Sat Jul 21, 2012
Dairy Goat Management Seminar  Fri Jul 20, 2012 – Sun Jul 22, 2012
Where: Brackett Cedar Park
The Shelby Southern Thunder National Truck and Tractor Pull  Fri -Sun
Where: Cleveland County Fairgrounds 1751 East Marion Street Shelby, NC 28152
8am – 5pm Concealed Carry Handgun class
Where: The Printin’ Press in Kings Mountain NC
8am – 12pm Foothills Farmers’ Market
Where: 111 S Washington St Shelby NC
9am – 10am FREE garden vegetables
Where: Polkville Baptist Church 4214 Polkville Road Polkville, NC 28136
10am – 10pm Beach Blast
Where: Gazebo at Patriots Park, Kings Mountain NC
1pm – 5pm Real to Reel Film Festival
Where: Joy Performance Theatre, 202 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC
2pm – 5pm Upper Cleveland Football Golf Tournament
Where: Deer Brook Golf Club 201 Deer Brook Drive Shelby, NC 28150
4:30pm – 8:30pm Parent’s Night Out (Monthly)
Where: Dover YMCA 411 Cherryville Road, Shelby, NC 28150

Mon Jul 23, 2012
7pm – 9pm Cleveland County Board of Education Meeting
Where: Office of School Readiness, 124 S. Post Rd., Shelby, NC, 28152

Thur Jul 26, 2012
7pm – 9pm SUMMER CINEMA SERIES “The Muppets”
Where: The Don Gibson Theatre 318 S Washington St Shelby NC
7:30pm – 9pm Open House Williams Observatory
Where: Gardner Webb University Boiling Springs NC
9pm – 12am Justin Harper’s Open Mic Night
Where: Applebee’s 433 Earl Road Shelby, NC 28150

Fri Jul 27, 2012
3pm – 11pm Good Old Days Series & Cruise In
Where: Cleveland County Fair 1751 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28152
6pm – 10pm Kates Skate – Prime Skating
Where: Kates Skate 1318 Cornwell St Shelby NC
6:30pm – 9pm Wine Down Friday
Where: Owl’s Eye Winery 1414 Metcalf Rd Shelby NC
8:30pm – 11:30pm Drive-In Movies
Where: SUNSET DRIVE-IN 3935 West Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 28152

Sat Jul 28, 2012
8am – 12pm Foothills Farmers’ Market
Where: 111 S Washington St Shelby NC
9am – 10am FREE garden vegetables
Where: Polkville Baptist Church 4214 Polkville Road Polkville, NC 28136
11am – 1pm Beef Jerky Class
Where: The Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover NC
6pm – 9:30pm Alpha Sigma Omega Alph Thada Delta Step Dance Competition
Where: Shelby City Park Gymnasium
6:30pm – 9pm “Rising Stars” Concert
Where: Owl’s Eye Winery 1414 Metcalf Rd Shelby NC
8:30pm – 11:30pm Drive-In Movies
Where: SUNSET DRIVE-IN 3935 West Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 28152

Mon Jul 30, 2012
All day Safe Sitter Classes
Mon Jul 30, 2012 – Wed Aug 1, 2012
Where: Cleveland Regional Medical Center Shelby NC
6pm – 7pm Community Garden – work night
Where: Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad 1032 W Stagecoach Trl , Lawndale, NC 28090
8am – 12pm Foothills Farmers’ Market Shelby Satellite
Where: Cleveland County Health Department 315 E. Grover Street, Shelby NC

Wed Aug 1, 2012
8am – 2pm Foothills Farmers’ Market
Where: 111 S Washington St Shelby NC

Thu Aug 2, 2012
5pm – 8pm Foothills Farmers’ Market Boiling Springs Satellite
Where: Cleveland County Health Department 315 E. Grover Street, Shelby NC
5:30pm – 8:30pm ALIVE AFTER FIVE
Where: 111 S. Washington St Shelby NC
5:30pm – 7:30pm Baseball Art Exhibit
Where: The Arts Center
9pm – 12am Justin Harper’s Open Mic Night
Where: Applebee’s 433 Earl Road Shelby, NC 28150

Fri Aug 3, 2012
TAX FREE WEEKEND 2012 AUGUST 3-5
3pm – 11pm Good Old Days Series & Cruise In
Where: Cleveland County Fair 1751 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28152
6pm – 10pm Kates Skate – Prime Skating
Where: Kates Skate 1318 Cornwell St Shelby NC
6:30pm – 9pm Wine Down Friday
Where: Owl’s Eye Winery 1414 Metcalf Rd Shelby NC
7:30pm – 10pm FOXFIRE
Where: Kings Mountain Little Theatre 202 Railroad Ave., Kings Mountain, NC28086
8:30pm – 11:30pm Drive-In Movies
Where: SUNSET DRIVE-IN 3935 West Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 28152

Sat Aug 4, 2012
8am – 12pm Foothills Farmers’ Market
Where: 111 S Washington St Shelby NC
9am – 10am FREE garden vegetables
Where: Polkville Baptist Church 4214 Polkville Road Polkville, NC 28136
10am – 12:30pm SEMINAR: God’s Way to Ultimate Health
Where: Hallelujah Acres 900 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152
12pm – 6pm Swim – Shelby City Park Aquatics Center
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
1pm – 6pm Carrousel & Train Rides
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
6pm – 10pm Kates Skate – Family Night
Where: Kates Skate 1318 Cornwell St Shelby NC
7:30pm – 10pm FOXFIRE
Where: Kings Mountain Little Theatre 202 Railroad Ave., Kings Mountain, NC28086
8:30pm – 11:30pm Drive-In Movies
Where: SUNSET DRIVE-IN 3935 West Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 28152

Sun Aug 5, 2012
1:30pm – 6pm Carrousel & Train Rides
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
2pm – 5pm Kates Skate – Afternoon Skate
Where: Kates Skate 1318 Cornwell St Shelby NC
2pm – 6pm Swim – Shelby City Park Aquatics Center
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
3pm – 5:30pm FOXFIRE
Where: Kings Mountain Little Theatre 202 Railroad Ave., Kings Mountain, NC28086
8:30pm – 11:30pm Drive-In Movies
Where: SUNSET DRIVE-IN 3935 West Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 28152

Mon Aug 6, 2012
6pm – 7pm Community Garden – work night
Where: Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad 1032 W Stagecoach Trl , Lawndale, NC 28090

Thu Aug 9, 2012
5pm – 8:30pm Thirsty Artist
Where: Owl’s Eye Winery 1414 Metcalf Rd Shelby NC
7pm – 9pm SUMMER CINEMA SERIES
Where: The Don Gibson Theatre 318 S Washington St Shelby NC
7:30pm – 9:30pm Family Swim – Shelby City Park Aquatics Center
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
9pm – 12am Justin Harper’s Open Mic Night
Where: Applebee’s 433 Earl Road Shelby, NC 28150

Fri Aug 10, 2012
3pm – 11pm Good Old Days Series & Cruise In
Where: Cleveland County Fair 1751 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28152
6pm – 10pm Kates Skate – Prime Skating
Where: Kates Skate 1318 Cornwell St Shelby NC
6:30pm – 9pm Wine Down Friday
Where: Owl’s Eye Winery 1414 Metcalf Rd Shelby NC
7:30pm – 10pm FOXFIRE
Where: Kings Mountain Little Theatre 202 Railroad Ave., Kings Mountain, NC28086
8:30pm – 11:30pm Drive-In Movies
Where: SUNSET DRIVE-IN 3935 West Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 28152

Sat Aug 11, 2012
8am – 12pm Foothills Farmers’ Market
Where: 111 S Washington St Shelby NC
9am – 10am FREE garden vegetables
Where: Polkville Baptist Church 4214 Polkville Road Polkville, NC 28136
10am – 4pm Exhibit: “Go Tell It on the Mountain”
Where: The Kings Mountain Historical Museum 100 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
11am – 1pm Canning & Preserves Day
Where: 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover NC
12pm – 6pm Swim – Shelby City Park Aquatics Center
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
1pm – 6pm Carrousel & Train Rides
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
6pm – 10pm Kates Skate – Family Night
Where: Kates Skate 1318 Cornwell St Shelby NC
7:30pm – 10pm FOXFIRE
Where: Kings Mountain Little Theatre 202 Railroad Ave., Kings Mountain, NC28086
8:30pm – 11:30pm Drive-In Movies
Where: SUNSET DRIVE-IN 3935 West Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 28152

Thu Aug 16, 2012
5:30pm – 8:30pm ALIVE AFTER FIVE
Where: 111 S. Washington St Shelby NC

Fri Aug 17, 2012
All day American Legion World Series
Fri Aug 17, 2012 – Wed Aug 22, 2012
Where: Shelby High School, 230 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC
9am – 5:30pm Baseball as Art Exhibit
Where: The Arts Center 111 S Washington St Shelby NC
3pm – 11pm Good Old Days Series & Cruise In
Where: Cleveland County Fair 1751 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28152

Sat Aug 18, 2012
4:30pm – 8:30pm Parent’s Night Out (Monthly)
Where: Dover YMCA 411 Cherryville Road, Shelby, NC 28150

Thu Aug 23, 2012
All day 1st Annual Clear Mountain View Music Festival
Thu Aug 23, 2012 – Sun Aug 26, 2012
Where: Elliot Family Farms
7:30pm – 9pm Open House Williams Observatory
Where: Gardner Webb University Boiling Springs NC

Sat Aug 25, 2012
11am – 1pm Dehydrate Your Own Fruit Class
Where: The Inn of The Patriots, 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover NC
The Amazing Kreskin “Even Now I Know What You Are Thinking”
Where: The Don Gibson Theatre 318 S Washington St Shelby NC

Disclaimer: Events on my calendar are subject to approval. No event is guaranteed or supported by Shelby Known. Please refer to event website and link provided in the calendar to verify times, prices, and event details.

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Thu Jul 12, 2012

All day Summer Art Camp
Where: 111 S Washington St Shelby NC 28150
Description: www.ccartscouncil.org/SummerArtCamp.html  Various classes throughout the summer. Fun, creative experiences for kids, pre-school to 8th grade. Enroll early! http://www.ccartscouncil.org Phone: 704-484-2787 Email: info@ccartscouncil.org

9am – 5:30pm “Granted” Showcase of regional artists
Where: 111 S Washington St Shelby NC 28150
Description: “Granted” A showcase of the 1996-2011 Regional Artist Project Grantees Exhibit: June 21 – July 26, 2012; Mon. – Fri. 9 – 5:30 This diverse exhibition features visual and performing artists. The Regional Artist Grant Program provides awards for artists to pursue projects that further enhance their artistic development. These award-winning Cleveland County artists are coming together to showcase their new work, performances, current direction and talents. www.ccartscouncil.org  Phone: 704-484-2787 Email: info@ccartscouncil.org

10am – 12pm Community Play & Learn
Where: Various Locations in Cleveland County
Description: See the Facebook page for updates www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Play-Learn/116964028407221  Call Jaime Kollock for details. 704-297-0871

10am – 4pm Exhibit: “Go Tell It on the Mountain”
Where: 100 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Description: The Kings Mountain Historical Museum will open its newest exhibit, Go Tell It on the Mountain: The Churches of Kings Mountain, NC. Bringing together artifacts and photographs from several of the area churches, this much anticipated exhibit chronicles the growth of organized religion in the area. The exhibit will be on display at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum (100 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086), June 19 – September 8, 2012, Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM – 4PM.For more information please call the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 704.739.1019 or visit us online at http://www.kingsmountianmuseum.org Facebook, or twitter. Stephanie Walsh, Director & Curator Kings Mountain Historical Museum 100 East Mountain Street, P.O. Box 552 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 director@kingsmountainmuseum.org  (704) 739-1019

10am – 11am Summer Reading Program
Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library 104 Howie Drive Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.ccml.org/kidsSummerRead.html
•WHAT? The Summer Reading Program is a free series of programs with fun, games, crafts and storytelling all around a theme that changes each year.
•WHO? All children ages 2 to 18 in Cleveland County. And now adults too!
•WHERE? At the Cleveland County Memorial Library in Shelby and Spangler Branch Library in Lawndale. A satellite program is held at Casar Elementary School.
•WHEN? From the second week of June to the end of July.
•WHY? National studies have shown that children who participate in Summer Reading Programs maintain or increase their reading skills. Children who do not participate can lose as much as a half-year of their reading level by the time they return
to school in the fall. This year nearly1,000 children and their families attended the Summer Reading Program. If you need help or have any questions please call: Barbara Wakefield 704-487-9069 ext 233 bwakefield@ccml.org  http://www.ccml.org/cal_childrenevents.jpg

1:30pm – 6pm Carrousel & Train Rides
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.cityofshelby.com/govt/dept_parks_rec/carrousel_train.php  Rates $ .50 Per Ride  Phone: 704-484-6476 For Private Parties, Day Cares & Schools, call 704-484-6811 For general amusements  Information call 704-484-6476

1pm – 5:30pm Swim – Shelby City Park Aquatics Center
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.cityofshelby.com/govt/dept_parks_rec/aquatics_center.php  Monday thru Thursday -  1:00 PM until 5:30 PM Friday and Saturday- 12:00PM until 6:00 PM Sunday – 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM Public  Swim Admission Youth (Ages 12 and Under) Daily – $2 Adult (Ages 13 and Over) Daily -$3 Senior (Ages 55  and Over) Daily – $2 Family Nights Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM

5pm – 8pm Foothills Farmers’ Market Boiling Springs Satellite
Where: Cleveland County Health Department 315 E. Grover Street, Shelby NC
Description: Thursdays, June through August 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Foothills Farmers’ Market Boiling Springs Satellite operates on a shady city-owned lot located near the intersection of Main Street and College Avenue (easy walking distance from GWU campus). http://www.foothillsfarmersmarket.com  Site Coordinator: Donald Eslick, 704-300-4308.

5pm – 8:30pm Thirsty Artist
Where: Owl’s Eye Winery 1414 Metcalf Rd Shelby NC
Description: http://www.owlseyevineyard.com  http://www.facebook.com/The-Owls-Eye-Vineyard-Winery/171088568092  Thursday July 12: “Thirsty Artist” Owl’s Eye has paired with ART BLOOMS for an evening of art. You become the artist! Cost $30 per person includes all materials, and instruction to create a 16 x 20 canvas painting. A fun filled evening of sipping wine and creative design! Café Iris will have available for purchase light dinners at 5:00 pm. Wine and Beer also available to purchase. Classes begin at 6:30 Sharp, come early for food and beverage orders. Reservations required: jan@owlseyevineyard.com

5:30pm – 7pm Yoga Class
Where: Shelby Yoga Center 232 Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.shelbyyogacenter.com  Yoga with Christie Martin (All Levels) Thursday nights 5:30 pm – 7 pm Drop in, per class, $12 Location: We are conveniently located in Uptown Shelby at 232 Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150 Parking: Street parking is available in front of the studio on Lafayette  Street. There is additional parking behind the building with hallway access to the front of the building.  Contact: Please call Christie with any questions: 704-562-6026

6pm – 9pm Making Your Masterpiece! A Grown-Up Painting Class for FUN
Where: Cleveland County Art Council 111 S Washington St Shelby NC
Description: Making Your Masterpiece! A Grown-Up Painting Class for FUN Session I –Thursdays, June 28, July 5 and 12 Session 2 — Thursdays, July 26, Aug.2 and 9 Times: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $35 for a single class plus $5 material fee paid to instructor or $100 for session 1 or 2 plus $15 material fee paid to instructor: Catherine M. Ware. Everyone is an artist: you just have to learn the basics in order to begin. Come and explore your inner child. This is a class for fun, not for critics! This is a class for those who are willing to experiment and learn something new. We won’t be spending hours on art history or technical terms. Just come to paint and enjoy the young artist that lives on the inside of you. We will work with acrylics, watercolors, and learn some basic sketching techniques. Expect an enjoyable, laidback and encouraging atmosphere where your artistic abilities can grow. For18 years and older. Supplies to bring: Paint smock or apron and sketch pad Class size: Min 3, Max 20 About the artist: Ware has taught art for the past four years At Jefferson and James Love Elementary. She graduated from GWU and is a National Board Certified Art Teacher. She loves to paint and draw, make found object and re-purposed art, and is always learning something new and artistically challenging. Read more: http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2012/05/03/6287980.htm#ixzz1vt8eIdDb www.ccartscouncil.org  Phone: 704-484-2787 Email: info@ccartscouncil.org

7pm – 9pm Kates Skate – Cheap Skate
Where: Kate’s Skate 1318 Cornwell St Shelby NC
Description: $2 admission http://www.facebook.com/ShelbysKates

7pm – 9pm SUMMER CINEMA SERIES
Where: The Don Gibson Theatre 318 S Washington St Shelby NC
Description: Admission $1. Free popcorn. All movies begin at 7pm 704-484-3100 www.uptownshelby.org

7:30pm – 9:30pm Family Swim – Shelby City Park Aquatics Center
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.cityofshelby.com/govt/dept_parks_rec/aquatics_center.php Family Nights (Starting Tuesday, June 5th) Reduced Admission Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM FAMILY NIGHT FEES $1.00 (12 YEARSAND UNDER) $2.00 (13 YEARS AND OVER) $1.00 (55 YEARS AND OVER) Summer Pass Youth  (12 and Under) – City Resident $40/ All Others $80 Adult (13 and over) – City Resident $50/ All Others $100 Senior (55 and over) -City Resident $40/ All Others $80 Family Up To Four Members – City Residents $120/ All Others $240 Small Parties and Rentals Available Located at Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter St. Phone: 704-484-6826 or Email: aquaticscenter@cityofshelby.com

9pm – 12am Justin Harper’s Open Mic Night
Where: Applebee’s 433 Earl Road Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.facebook.com/ApplebeesShelby  Justin Harper’s Open Mic Night at Applebee’s of Shelby every Thursday night from 9-12

Fri Jul 13, 2012

All day Summer Art Camp
Where: 111 S Washington St Shelby NC 28150
Description: http://www.ccartscouncil.org/SummerArtCamp.html Various classes throughout the summer. Fun, creative experiences for kids, pre-school to 8th grade. Enroll early! www.ccartscouncil.org  Phone: 704-484-2787 Email: info@ccartscouncil.org

9am – 5:30pm “Granted” Showcase of regional artists
Where: 111 S Washington St Shelby NC 28150
Description: “Granted” A showcase of the 1996-2011 Regional Artist Project Grantees Exhibit: June 21 – July 26, 2012; Mon. – Fri. 9 – 5:30 This diverse exhibition features visual and performing artists. The Regional Artist Grant Program provides awards for artists to pursue projects that further enhance their artistic development. These award-winning Cleveland County artists are coming together to showcase their new work, performances, current direction and talents. www.ccartscouncil.org  Phone: 704-484-2787 Email: info@ccartscouncil.org

10am – 12pm Community Play & Learn
Where: Various Locations in Cleveland County
Description: See the Facebook page for updates www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Play-Learn/116964028407221  Call Jaime Kollock for details. 704-297-0871

10am – 4pm Exhibit: “Go Tell It on the Mountain”
Where: 100 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Description: The Kings Mountain Historical Museum will open its newest exhibit, Go Tell It on the Mountain: The Churches of Kings Mountain, NC. Bringing together artifacts and photographs from several of the area churches, this much anticipated exhibit chronicles the growth of organized religion in the area. The exhibit will be on display at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum (100 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086), June 19 – September 8, 2012, Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM – 4PM.For more information please call the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 704.739.1019 or visit us online at http://www.kingsmountianmuseum.org Facebook, or twitter. Stephanie Walsh, Director & Curator Kings Mountain Historical Museum 100 East Mountain Street, P.O. Box 552 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 director@kingsmountainmuseum.org  (704) 739-1019

10am – 11am Summer Reading Program
Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library 104 Howie Drive Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.ccml.org/kidsSummerRead.html
•WHAT? The Summer Reading Program is a free series of programs with fun, games, crafts and storytelling all around a theme that changes each year.
•WHO? All children ages 2 to 18 in Cleveland County. And now adults too!
•WHERE? At the Cleveland County Memorial Library in Shelby and Spangler Branch Library in Lawndale. A satellite program is held at Casar Elementary School.
•WHEN? From the second week of June to the end of July.
•WHY? National studies have shown that children who participate in Summer Reading Programs maintain or increase their reading skills. Children who do not participate can lose as much as a half-year of their reading level by the time they return
to school in the fall. This year nearly 1,000 children and their families attended the Summer Reading Program. If you need help or have any questions please call: Barbara Wakefield 704-487-9069 ext 233 bwakefield@ccml.org  http://www.ccml.org/cal_childrenevents.jpg

12pm – 6pm Swim – Shelby City Park Aquatics Center
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.cityofshelby.com/govt/dept_parks_rec/aquatics_center.php  Monday thru Thursday -  1:00 PM until 5:30 PM Friday and Saturday- 12:00PM until 6:00 PM Sunday – 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM Public  Swim Admission Youth (Ages 12 and Under) Daily – $2 Adult (Ages 13 and Over) Daily -$3 Senior (Ages 55 and Over) Daily – $2 Family Nights Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM

1pm – 6pm Carrousel & Train Rides
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.cityofshelby.com/govt/dept_parks_rec/carrousel_train.php  Rates $ .50 Per Ride  Phone: 704-484-6476 For Private Parties, Day Cares & Schools, call 704-484-6811 For general amusements Information call 704-484-6476

3pm – 11pm Good Old Days Series & Cruise In
Where: Cleveland County Fair 1751 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28152
Description: http://www.goodolddaysseries.com  Kids 5 and under FREE Admission $5
Cruise In begins at 3pm Race at 8pm http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cleveland-County-Fair/136432441376  http://bigpoppastailgatecorner.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=148653743

6pm – 10pm Kates Skate – Prime Skating
Where: Kates Skate 1318 Cornwell St Shelby NC
Description: $7 admission http://www.facebook.com/ShelbysKates

6:30pm – 9pm Wine Down Friday
Where: Owl’s Eye Winery 1414 Metcalf Rd Shelby NC
Description: http://www.owlseyevineyard.com  http://www.facebook.com/The-Owls-Eye-Vineyard-Winery/171088568092  Owl’s Eye is open on Fridays from noon until 9 p.m. There is no charge for admission.  July 13 Wine Down Friday & Jewelry Show 3pm-9pm by Steel Mantis Designs Music: Barrie Howard Music starts at 7:00pm

8:30pm – 11:30pm Drive-In Movies
Where: SUNSET DRIVE-IN 3935 West Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 28152
Description: www.facebook.com/sunsetdrivein2  Only $10 a carload! 2 movies show every Fri, Sat & Sun! This weekend (07.13 – 07.15) we will be playing 1. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN & 2. MADEA’S WITNESS PROTECTION

Sat Jul 14, 2012

8am – 12pm Foothills Farmers’ Market
Where: 111 S Washington St Shelby NC
Description: www.facebook.com/foothillsfarmersmarket http://www.foothillsfarmersmarket.com  A grower certified market that provides access to the best quality local foods available anywhere. Open Wednesdays & Saturdays from 9 AM until 12 Noon on the historic court square in Uptown Shelby, NC. Our Uptown Shelby Market operates under tents on tree-line Washington Street at historic courthouse square. This location accepts EBT payments (debit, credit, and Food Assistance cards). Market Manager: Donald Eslick 704-300-4308.

9am – 10am FREE garden vegetables
Where: Polkville Baptist Church 4214 Polkville Road Polkville, NC 28136
Description: Polkville Baptist Church will hold “God’s Garden” a free fresh food ministry” every Saturday morning at 10:00 beginning June 9th under the cook shelter in the Mintz arena at Polkville Baptist Church. FREE garden vegetables will be available to anyone who wants them. Also anyone wishing to donate food from their garden can bring that donation every Saturday morning at 9:00. 4214 Polkville Road Polkville, NC 28136 (704) 538-7464 www.facebook.com/polkvillebaptist

9am – 4pm Grand Opening
Where: RollOver Pets at 105 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC
Description: The New RollOver Pets at 105 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC. Grand Opening Saturday, July  14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. www.facebook.com/RollOverPets

10am – 1pm Adopt A Pet Day
Where: Dippity Dawg Peg Salon 615 W. Warren St., Shelby NC
Description: The Association for Welfare of Animals is having an Adopt A Pet Day on Saturday, July 14 at Dippity Dawg Peg Salon, 615 W. Warren St., from 10a.m. – 1p.m. Pets are spayed/neutered, UTD on shots and microchipped. Come find your new best friend. (704) 487-6805. www.facebook.com/pages/Dippity-Dawg-Pet-Salon/169448006416361

10am – 4pm Exhibit: “Go Tell It on the Mountain”
Where: 100 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Description: The Kings Mountain Historical Museum will open its newest exhibit, Go Tell It on the Mountain: The Churches of Kings Mountain, NC. Bringing together artifacts and photographs from several of the area churches, this much anticipated exhibit chronicles the growth of organized religion in the area. The exhibit will be on display at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum (100 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086), June 19 – September 8, 2012, Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM – 4PM.For more information please call the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 704.739.1019 or visit us online at www.kingsmountianmuseum.org. Stephanie Walsh, Director & Curator Kings Mountain Historical Museum 100 East Mountain Street, P.O. Box 552 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 director@kingsmountainmuseum.org  (704) 739-1019

10am – 2pm The Shelby Southern Thunder National Truck & Tractor Pull Preview
Where: TRACTOR SUPPLY 1665 East Dixon Boulevard Shelby, NC 28152
Description: Saturday July 14th, from 10am til 2pm, we will be at TRACTOR SUPPLY in Shelby giving out free pizza and drinks with Sundrop and the Shriners. Come by and see some of the competing tractors and meet the drivers. Buy your ADVANCE TICKET for only $12!!!!! www.facebook.com/The-Shelby-Southern-Thunder-National-Truck-and-Tractor-Pull/247659918580673

12pm – 6pm Swim – Shelby City Park Aquatics Center
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.cityofshelby.com/govt/dept_parks_rec/aquatics_center.php Monday thru Thursday – 1:00 PM until 5:30 PM Friday and Saturday- 12:00PM until 6:00 PM Sunday – 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM Public  Swim Admission Youth (Ages 12 and Under) Daily – $2 Adult (Ages 13 and Over) Daily -$3 Senior (Ages 55  and Over) Daily – $2 Family Nights Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM

1pm – 6pm Carrousel & Train Rides
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.cityofshelby.com/govt/dept_parks_rec/carrousel_train.php  Rates $ .50 Per Ride  Phone: 704-484-6476 Carrousel Friends Gift Shop open most Saturdays and Sundays For Private Parties, Day Cares & Schools, call 704-484-6811 For general amusements information call 704-484-6476

6pm – 10pm Kate’s Skate – Family Night
Where: Kate’s Skate 1318 Cornwell St Shelby NC
Description: $7 admission http://www.facebook.com/ShelbysKates

8:30pm – 11:30pm Drive-In Movies
Where: SUNSET DRIVE-IN 3935 West Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 28152
Description: www.facebook.com/sunsetdrivein2  Only $10 a carload! 2 movies show every Fri, Sat & Sun! This weekend (07.13 – 07.15) we will be playing 1. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN & 2. MADEA’S WITNESS PROTECTION

Sun Jul 15, 2012

1pm – 6pm Carrousel & Train Rides
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.cityofshelby.com/govt/dept_parks_rec/carrousel_train.php  Rates $ .50 Per Ride  Phone: 704-484-6476 Carrousel Friends Gift Shop open most Saturdays and Sundays For Private Parties, Day Cares & Schools, call 704-484-6811 For general amusements information call 704-484-6476

7pm – 9pm Kate’s Skate – Cheap Skate
Where: Kate’s Skate 1318 Cornwell St Shelby NC
Description: $5 admission http://www.facebook.com/ShelbysKates

2pm – 6pm Swim – Shelby City Park Aquatics Center
Where: Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150
Description: http://www.cityofshelby.com/govt/dept_parks_rec/aquatics_center.php   Monday thru Thursday -  1:00 PM until 5:30 PM Friday and Saturday- 12:00PM until 6:00 PM Sunday – 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM Public  Swim Admission Youth (Ages 12 and Under) Daily – $2 Adult (Ages 13 and Over) Daily -$3 Senior (Ages 55 and Over) Daily – $2 Family Nights Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM

8:30pm – 11:30pm Drive-In Movies
Where: SUNSET DRIVE-IN 3935 West Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 28152
Description: www.facebook.com/sunsetdrivein2  Only $10 a carload! 2 movies show every Fri, Sat & Sun! This weekend (07.13 – 07.15) we will be playing 1. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN & 2. MADEA’S WITNESS PROTECTION