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 Martha Bivins Dr. Bruce Boyles Larry Corry Darlene Davis Charlie Holtzclaw Dr. Linda Hopper Kitty Hoyle Mark Hudson Allen Langley David Schweppe Seth Stevens Sandy Tallant Dr. Steve Thornburg Rick Washburn John Young

Text Box: InterAction Text Box: Cleveland County Tourism News Since the opening of the new Visitor Information Center at the mall the Tourism Division has welcomed a new volunteer, Barbara Danner of Shelby.  Barbara is a licensed Real Estate Agent and works as a volunteer at the Visitor Information Center on Monday and Wednesday mornings until 1:00 pm.  Chick-fil-a of the mall is a sponsor of the volunteer program and offers free lunch during the days that Barbara is working.  Sandy Smith remains a faithful volunteer and handles all of the calendar of events information.  We are very grateful to our volunteers and could not be the success we are without their help.   The Visitor Information Center has: ·        Welcomed 310 visitors in the new center. ·        Distributed 91 relocation packets through Real Estate agents. ·        Mailed 175 Visitors Guides to replenish supplies at NC Welcome Centers. ·        Given 126 pieces of tourism literature to people at festivals such as Springs Alive and Foothills Farmers Market. ·        The Historic Shelby Walking Tour brochure is in reprint due to supply being low and demand be very high.    The Springs Alive Festival, Foothills Merry Go Round Festival, Arts on the Square and Grand Opening of the Foothills Farmers Market on April 26 were great success stories for April!  Even with inclement weather the festivals had wonderful attendance.  The Foothills Farmers Market will continue every Wednesday and Saturday, 7am-noon through October.  The market will be relocated on May 7 to the former Sears parking lot on Warren Street due to filming of the movie “Blood Done Sign My Name” in Uptown Shelby.    Travel Council – Next meeting July 29 at Harvest Works We had 36 people from the community attend the meeting on April 29 hosted by Hallelujah Acres.  Paul Malkmus, welcomed guests and talked about the Hallelujah Acres lifestyle, as well as the thousands of tourists that come to the property each month.  He talked about the development of the Villages of Hallelujah Acres, a community for healthy living.  The newest staff member, Stuart Gilbert, was introduced.  Stuart is very excited about the opportunity to work with Hallelujah Acres and further economic development for Cleveland County.  The attendees of Travel Council always have the opportunity to talk about their organization and what is going on.  Here are some of the highlights. Red Bone Willies:  Featured in the May issue of Southern Living Magazine.  Redbone Willy's Bluegrass and Peddler's Festival to be held on Saturday, August 30 th from 1-8 pm. It will be located directly behind the store in an open field. We will be featuring “Mama Said” as our opening performers with the "Chatham County Line "  as our headliners.  We will have food vendors and artisans there as well. Everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets to spend the day.  Tickets are 10.00 with children 12 and under FREE.  704-538-3670 Destination Cleveland County: hosting 4 meetings for citizens to meet Cissy Anklam, the Earl Scruggs Center museum planner.  During these events, Anklam will report master plan progress and identify major themes derived from the design team’s research and engagement with the public.  The public is encouraged to come out to give suggestions, ask questions and learn more.  The master plan is slated for completion in June and will provide broad strokes of what the Scruggs Center will feature and exhibit.   For more information call 704-487-6233. The Inn of the Patriots:  A new bed and breakfast opening soon in Grover.  One of the owners is a former White House Chef who also cooked in various places around the world. Kings Mountain:  Robert Morgan will be doing a book signing and dinner to raise money for the Gateway Trails project on May 16.  There will be an evening honoring John Henry Moss on May 10.  Everyone was reminded of the upcoming Triathlon on May 31.  Friday night live will continue to June 27th.     Broad River Greenway:  Saturday night is an owl prowl at the river.  Sunday the Carolina Raptor Center will do a presentation and they are bringing the Eagle.   There is also a Familiarization Tour of other greenways on May 3.  This is just the highlights. Feel free to follow up with questions on any discussions. The next Travel Council meeting will be July 29 at Harvest Works at noon and lunch will be available for purchase there.  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.  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.  Blood Done Sign My Name Movie News Road closures for Uptown Shelby:  Monday May 5 and Tuesday May 6 road closures: -On Washington Street at the intersections of Warren St. and Marion St. -On Marion St. at Harris St. -On Dale St. at Harris St.   Wednesday May 7 and Friday May 16 road closures: -On Marion St. at the intersections of Dekalb St. and Trade St. -On Washington St. at the intersection of Sumter St. and Arey St. -On Lafayette St. at the intersection of Sumter St. and Arey St. -On Warren St. at the intersection of Dekalb St. and Trade St.   The National Park Service Wants Your Help! The National Park Service is developing a general management plan to guide the future of Kings Mountain National Military Park.  The general management plan and accompanying environmental impact statement will serve as the blueprint for the park’s protection and management of cultural and natural resources and visitor experiences for 15-20 years.  We invite you to participate in this planning process.  On the back of this page you will find forms to provide your contact information to be added to our mailing list and to provide your comments about the general management plan.  Each open house session will feature a brief slide presentation at 3:30 and 5:30 pm.  For more information call 864-936-7921.  Locations: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 3:00-7:00 pm Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, NC  28086   Wednesday, May 7, 2008 3:00-7:00 pm York Electric Cooperative, 1385 E. Alexander Love Hwy, York, SC  29745   May 05/02-4  GSCT presents Eleemosynary 7:30pm (May 2&3) 2:30 pm (May 4) This sensitive and probing play will examine the subtle and often perilous relationship between generations. Eleemosynary means “charitable”. Mildred H. Keeter Auditorium at Cleveland Community College 137 S. Post Road, Shelby, NCwww.GSCT.org 704-480-8495  05/02-3  Kings Mountain Little Theatre presents The Aurelia Women’s League Flower and Garden                       Show Gala Planning Committee  & After a Fashion written by Judy Simpson Cook 7:30 pm                   Kings Mountain Little Theatre,Inc.202 S. Railroad Ave, Kings Mountain,NC. 704-730-9408                      www.kmlt.org  05/03                     Foothill’s Farmers Market 7:00-12:00pm Come join us in Uptown Shelby on the Court square and buy some certified locally grown produce from our own area farmers. Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100 www.Uptownshelby.org  05/03-04               Cleveland County Choral Society SPRING CONCERT 8:00pm May 3 and 4:00pm May 4. Join us in Malcolm Brown Auditorium at Shelby High School for choral music of the season. For additional information contact rstrachan@carolina.rr.com.  05/03                     South Mountain State Park – Animal Tracks 11:00 am.  Join Park Ranger Lance Huss at the Visitor Center to learn about common animal tracks and their makers.  Come make your own tracks to take home.  This program will include indoor and outdoor activities. South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. Park office 828-433-4772  05/03                     South Mountain State Park – Predators 2:00 pm.  Park Ranger Michael Eisch at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn about animal camouflage.  Learn how both predators and prey use the true art of camouflage for survival.  Also play a fun game where you become predator and prey.  Kids, don’t forget to bring your parents with you! South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. Park office 828-433-4772  05/04                     South Mountain State Park – Skulls & Skins 2:00 pm.  Visit South Mountains State Park and look for our interesting display of skulls and skins at the Jacob Fork Picnic Area.  Come by to hear about some of the animals found around South Mountains State Park. South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. Park office 828-433-4772  05/05                     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 05/07                     Foothill’s Farmers Market ON WARREN STREET 7:00-12:00pm The Market will temporarily relocate to accommodate the filming of a major motion picture in Uptown Shelby on this day.  Join us in the former Sears parking lot on Warren St. to buy some certified locally grown produce from our own area farmers. Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100 www.Uptownshelby.org  05/9-11  GSCT presents Eleemosynary 7:30pm (May 9&10) 2:30 pm (May 11) This sensitive and probing play will examine the subtle and often perilous relationship between generations. Eleemosynary means “charitable”. Mildred H. Keeter Auditorium at Cleveland Community College 137 S. Post Road, Shelby, NCwww.GSCT.org 704-480-8495.  05/9-11  Kings Mountain Little Theatre presents The Aurelia Women’s League Flower and Garden                  Show Gala Planning Committee  & After a Fashion written by Judy Simpson Cook 7:30 pm Kings                  Mountain Little Theatre,Inc.202 S. Railroad Ave, Kings Mountain,NC. 704-730-9408 www.kmlt.org 05/10                     International Migratory Bird Day – Bird Walk 9:00 am.  South Mountains State Park will be hosting a bird walk to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day.  Join birder Nicole Juhan and Park Ranger Tim Johnson for this moderate two hour hike.  The walk will begin at the Jacob Fork Parking Area.  South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. Park office 828-433-4772  05/13-08/23         Quilts and Needlework: Pre 1960 Tues.-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm Kings Mountain Historical Museum 100 E. Mountain St. Kings Mountain, NC www.KingsMountainMuseum.org  704-739-1019  05/14                     Foothill’s Farmers Market 7:00-12:00pm Come join us in Uptown Shelby on the Court square and buy some certified locally grown produce from our own area farmers. Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100 www.Uptownshelby.org  05/16-17               Bar H Championship Rodeo and Country Festival 6:00pm-10:00pm  In its 21st year this is                 the ultimate rodeo of the Carolinas and the Country Festival has something for everyone. Adults $12 and                 children (6-12) $6 Bar H Arena Hwy 150 (look for signs) 704-434-2866  www.Barhevents.com  05/17                     Foothill’s Farmers Market 7:00-12:00pm Come join us in Uptown Shelby on the Court square and buy some certified locally grown produce from our own area farmers. Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100 www.Uptownshelby.org  05/17                     Robert Morgan to sign books in Kings Mountain 10:00am-noon Robert Morgan will be at the Mauney Library in Kings Mountain to sign books and promote his new book Boone.                 Booksigning is open to the public and all are welcome.  05/18                     Sundays on the Square 3:00pm-6:00pm Free family oriented music event on the Court Square in Uptown  Shelby.  Bring a lawn chair and just listen or bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy music of   FLINT HILL on a Sunday afternoon. Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100 www.Uptownshelby.org  05/21                     Foothill’s Farmers Market 7:00-12:00pm Come join us in Uptown Shelby on the Court square and buy some certified locally grown produce from our own area farmers. Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100 www.Uptownshelby.org  05/22                     Art and Wine Trolley Tour 9:00 am-4:00 pm.  Tour Shelby’s art studios and galleries on a guided tour.  There will be opportunities to meet some of the artists and see them work.  Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Historic Bankers House, which can only be done during special events and this tour.  Visit the fully restored, all wooden, 1919 cir. Carrousel and Owl’s Eye Winery.   $48 per person includes lunch and souvenir wine glass from Shelby’s premier winery.  Reservations must be made in advance at Trolley Lynx, 2001 East Dixon Blvd, inside Cleveland Mall, Shelby, 704-482-9077 www.travellynxtours.com  05/22                     Cleveland County Artists Competition 9:00 am-5:00pm M-F Opening reception 5/22 5:30pm-7:00pm. Local artists have the opportunity to display their work and compete for over $2000 in prize money. Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington St., Uptown Shelby704-484-2787www.ccartscouncil.org  05/22                     Alive After Five 5:30-8:30 pm THE SUMMERDAZE Music to get you in the mood for                summer.  Free concert on the Court Square in Uptown Shelby. Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100                www.Uptownshelby.org.  05/24                     Foothill’s Farmers Market 7:00-12:00pm Come join us in Uptown Shelby on the Court square and buy some certified locally grown produce from our own area farmers. Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100 www.Uptownshelby.org  05/24                     Belwood Celebration 10:00am-2:00pm Come join us at the Belwood Community Center for some Homemade Ice Cream, hot dogs and maybe a little bluegrass gospel.  If you ever went to the Old Belwood School or even if you didn’t, this event is for you. Belwood Recreation Center, 145 Carpenters Grove Church Road, Lawndale, N.C.  For more information, contact Philip Lail 704-538-9775  05/24                     North Carolina Sheepdog Trials      This cultural heritage, sporting and educational event is free to the public. Bring a lawn chair, purchase lunch from a vendor at the competition and picnic at the farm.  PLEASE DO NOT BRING PETS as they distract the competitors.  1216 West Stagecoach Trail, off NC-182, Lawndale, NC 704-538-3487                          -  05/24                     Kings Mountain State Park Living History Day 10:00am-4:00pm Re-enactors will be                demonstrating 1850’s farm life. Kings Mountain State Park 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702 803-222-3209 www.southcarolinaparks.com.  05/26                     Memorial Day Observance 10:00am at the Veterans Memorial at Mountain Rest Cemetery                 in Kings Mountain. www.cityofkm.com  05/28                     Foothill’s Farmers Market 7:00-12:00pm Come join us in Uptown Shelby on the Court square and buy some certified locally grown produce from our own area farmers. Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100 www.Uptownshelby.org  05/30                     Movies a la Mode 8:00pm.  Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy Shelby’s outdoor movie event, Surf’s Up.  Movie location is Warren Street in Uptown Shelby, NC Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100 www.Uptownshelby.org.  05/31                     Foothill’s Farmers Market 7:00-12:00pm Come join us in Uptown Shelby on the Court square and buy some certified locally grown produce from our own area farmers. Uptown Shelby Association 704-484-3100 www.Uptownshelby.org  05/31                     Over The Mountain Triathlon 2008 8:00am-1:00pm National qualifier for Olympic athletes. Olympic length race begins at Moss Lake and finishes in downtown Kings Mountain.  Sanctioned by the North Carolina and USA Triathlon, OTM offers a beautiful 1.5 K swim, a challenging bike course and 10K run. www.SetUpEvents.com  

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