Text Box: 2008 Chamber Officers, Directors:   Chairman  Steve Padgett   Chair-Elect  Mark Hudson   Secretary Larry Fox   Treasurer Shannon Kennedy   Past Chairman Roger Holland   Board of Directors Ted Alexander Suzanne Amos Janet Berry Dr. Bruce Boyles Lisa Carpenter Larry Corry Darlene Davis Charlie Holtzclaw Dr. Linda Hopper Kitty Hoyle Mark Hudson Michael Johnson Allen Langley David Schweppe Seth Stevens Dr. Steve Thornburg Rick Washburn John Young

Text Box: InterAction Text Box:   Tourism Update The new brochure display has been installed at the new Visitor Information Center at the Cleveland Mall.  If you haven’t been by the new center, stop in anytime Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.  Volunteers are being interviewed to help with guest services of the Visitor Center and also to help with events coming up this year.  The Tourism Division will have a Visitor Information booth at the Springs Alive Festival on April 19, the Foothills Merry-Go-Round Festival on April 26, the American Legion Baseball events August 12-26 and the Cleveland County Fair in October.   The new calendar of events has been released to the media and is available at www.TourClevelandCounty.com which is a page of the Chamber’s website.    Travel Council The next Travel Council meeting will be April 29 at Hallelujah Acres at noon and lunch will be provided by our host.  Travel Council serves as the “round table” for all the organizations, attractions and event coordinators of Cleveland County.  Everyone shares a meal together and updates the other groups about each organizations plans, events and issues.  Having a council where everyone has the same goals in mind and can share ideas, frustrations and build partnerships is a wonderful asset for Cleveland County.  July 29 –Harvest Works, lunch sponsorship opportunity available October 28 – J. Oliver’s Coffee Shop in Kings Mountain, lunch sponsorship opportunity available   Lunch is sponsored by Chamber member businesses and is always from a food service member in the county.  Sponsorship is $200 and interested organizations should contact Jackie at Jackie@ClevelandChamber.org or (704) 487-8521.    FREE Furniture Display Space Available Furniture store members are encouraged to take advantage of a FREE display space at the Cleveland Mall.  The new Visitor Information Center located at the mall is in need of living room furniture and a writing desk to display in this prime traffic area.  The furniture store will have a recognition poster giving the name and location of the store where the furniture can be purchased.    Frame Masters Gallery will be taking advantage of this opportunity and has offered to decorate the space with the finishing touches to make the “living room” look and feel like a welcoming place for Cleveland County.  A beautiful print of the Carrousel Horses in Thompson Gardens was donated by Frame Masters and is on display in the Visitor Information Center.   Big Events Coming Mark Woods, of the Tran Siberian Orchestra will be bringing the Electrify Your Strings program to Shelby for the third time on April 18 & 19, 2008.  Shelby is the only rural area that Mark brings this remarkable program and this year the Charlotte PBS station will be doing a documentary of Mark’s visit.   Sponsorship of this program not only assists the music program of Cleveland County Schools, but it comes with rewards for your business.  Sponsorship includes tickets in the reserved section of the auditorium, recognition of your business in the printed material and a mention as a sponsor on the PBS special.    Contact Jackie at Jackie@ClevelandChamber.org or (704) 487-8521 to find out sponsorship opportunities for other upcoming events.    March Events 03/01-13 (cont.) Treasures of the Earth Pottery Show and Sale Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm. In its 13th year, this promises to be the best show yet with the works of over 25 local and regional artists.  This is a must see show. Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington St., Uptown Shelby 704-484-2787 www.ccartscouncil.org  03/01-04/24(cont.) Minerals and Gems of North Carolina Tues-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm Wonderful exhibit of minerals and gems found in North Carolina. Several local collections are featured as well as information on the history of mining in the area. Kings Mountain Historical Museum,  100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, 704-739-1019   03/01                     Kings Mountain Little Theatre presents 1940’s Radio Hour 7:30pm. This production, set against a backdrop of World War II, follows a group of broad cast has-beens and wannabees as they attempt to make it big on a popular radio show. Kings Mountain Little Theatre,Inc.202 S. Railroad Ave, Kings Mountain,NC704-730-9408 www.kmlt.org  03/10                     Williams Observatory Open House 7:00pm.  Gardner-Webb University will host an open house featuring astronomy presentations and special viewing through the observatory telescope. Gardner-Webb University campus in Boiling Springs, NC 704-406-3804 www.gardner-webb.edu/astro  03/11                     Gardner Webb University Distinguished Artists Series  8:00pm Blanton Auditorium. Bob Teixeira and Mary Akerman guitar duo. Blanton Auditorium on the Gardner Webb University Campus in Boiling Springs, NC www.gwu.edu 704-406-4448  03/15                     Attic Sale  8:00am-12noon  This could be your opportunity for that one-of a kind find. This sale will feature antiques, lawn & garden, baby clothes, toys and games, housewares and other seasonal treasures. Cleveland County Fairgrounds 1751 E. Marion St. Shelby, NC 704-487-7728 cassieplaster@carolina.rr.com.  03/15                    Uptown Shelby Egg-tivities and Egg Hunt 11:00am-1:00pm Meet is at the Court Square in Uptown Shelby for the arrival of the Easter Bunny.  Age-appropriate egg hunts and lots of egg-tivities for everyone. Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100 www.Uptownshelby.org  03/15                     St Patrick’s Dance 7-11pm Come dance to the music of DJ Darren Henley and enjoy light hors d’ oeuvres and a glass of wine.  Reservations required $25.00 per couple. 1350 WoodMill Winery Lane, Vale NCwww.woodmillwinery.com  704-736-7733  03/16                     Easter Eggstravaganza! At the Greenway 2:00pm Bring your Easter basket and cameras and meet us at the Phifer cabin along the Broad River Greenway.  The Easter Bunny will be hiding over 4000 eggs along three age-appropriate Greenway Trails. 126 Broad River Drive, Boiling Springs, NC704-434-2357 www.Broadrivergreenway.com  03/18                     Gardner Webb University Distinguished Artists Series  8:00pm Blanton Auditorum. Claudia Waite, Soprano, Metropolitan Opera. Blanton Auditorium on the Gardner Webb University Campus in Boiling Springs, NC www.gwu.edu 704-406-4448  03/22                     Book Signing at the Battleground 11:00am Author Robert Dunkerly will talk about and sign his new book, “Women of the Revolution”. Kings Mountain National Military Park, 2300 Park Road, Blacksburg, S.C. 864-936-7921, www.nps.gov/kimo   03/22                     Kings Mountain Easter Egg Hunt  10:00am. The Playground at the YMCA. Come and join in on the fun!  Look for the Gold Egg and win a special prize.  Get a free photo with the Easter Bunny!  704-734-0333  www.cityofkm.com  03/28-29              Foothills Travel & Leisure Expo Fri. 5:00-9:00 pm & Sat. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.  Time-Out Management presents a large informative expo with promotions and awareness about travel and leisure solutions.   Attendees will be able to book travel vacations, tours, cruises, golf packages, view recreational exhibits, and much more.  There will be numerous giveaways along with live entertainment throughout the event.  Group leaders, church and school leaders, and human resources personnel are urged to attend. Cleveland Mall, 2001 East Dixon Boulevard, Shelby, NC.  864-201-2464, www.foothillstravelexpo.com  03/29                     Spring “Mud Sling” at the Winery  10:00am-6:00pm  Join us for a regional pottery show and pottery demos throughout the day.  Wine tastings and winery tours. Adults $3.00 and kids under 12 are free. 1350 WoodMill Winery Lane, Vale NCwww.woodmillwinery.com  704-736-7733  03/29-30              Gardner Webb University Orchestra 8:00 pm Musical theatre WORLD PREMIER of Work In Progress a new musical composed by Eric Dalton. Dover Auditorium on the Gardner Webb University Campus Boiling Springs, North Carolina www.gwu.edu 704-406-4631  Printed calendar of events may be picked up at the Chamber office on Lafayette Street.  The website, www.TourClevelandCounty.com offers the most up-to-date information on current events.                      

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