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Page 6 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, January 23-January 29, 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR DEADLINE: NEIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR DEADLINE: FRIDAYS, 3 PM PRIOR TO THURSDAY'S EDITION. FRIDAYS, 3 PM PRIOR TO THURSDAY'S EDITION. GO TO SHELBYINFO.COM AND GO TO SHELBYINFO.COM AND CLICK ON SUBMIT EVENTS CLICK ON SUBMIT EVENTS NEIGHBORHOOD CAL CALEN ENDAR DAR N & SHOPPER & R H SHELBY S LBY N BY N SHE B OPP & R PE PE P O H S LBY B N LB SHE S PP O FO F NFO NFO I Announcements Announcements Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC What: Storytime for Ages 5 and Under. When: Every Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 am. Storytime at the Library is designed to create early & life-long readers and learners through stories, songs, and fun activities for pre-schoolers. Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby, NC. What: Ceramics by Valerie Valvo. When: January 1 - February 29 during regular library hours. More Info.: CCLS is proud to present the work of ceramics artist Valerie Valvo in our gallery space. Ms. Valvo is a Shelby native, and specializes in the slip trailing technique using handcrafted glazes. What: Bright Star Theater's Let It Shine: The American Civil Rights Movement When: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. January 23 More Info.: This powerful production will introduce you to poignant events and notable names of the Civil Rights Movement. This acclaimed show focuses on the tumultuous years between 1955 and 1968 and shines a light on important milestone in our history. What: Girls Who Code Informational Meeting When: Thursday, January 30, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. More Info.: Girls Who Code is a movement dedicated to educating and training girls in computer science in order to close the gender gap in the technology industry. CCLS is proud to be launching a Girls Who Code Club for 3rd - 5th graders, and this meeting is for interested parents, teachers, and girls to learn more about the program. All events are free and open to the public. For More information, contact The Cleveland County Library System at 704-487-9069. Saturday, January 25 Saturday, January 25 What: Benefit Fish Fry When: 3:00 pm, January 25 Where: New Home Methodist Church, 544 Moriah School Road, Casar NC. More Info.: Adult Plates: $11.00 Child(5 & under) Dine-in $5.00. Meal includes: Catfish, Flounder, Chicken Tenders, Hush- puppies, Fries, Slaw, Dessert, Tea Friday, January 31 Friday, January 31 What: Teddy Bear & Friends Beach Run Fundraiser When: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, January 31. Where: North Shelby School, 1701 Charles Rd., Shelby, NC More Info.: Benefit Special Needs Children in Cleveland County. Dine-In, Drive Thru, Pick-Up. $12 a plate. Half Chicken, Slaw, Baked Beans, Roll, Pickles and Dessert. Carol Goforth 704-472-4546/704-476-8062 Announcement Announcements What: Overeaters Anonymous Meeting When & Where: Shelby Public Library Conference Room 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturday, 10:30 -1:00 noon; Kings Mountain, Stone St., Christ the King Catholic Church (lower level) 2nd, 4th Tues., 6:30 pm -7:30 pm; and Lincolnton, Hwy. 150, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, small building on back left 2nd, 4th Saturday, 10:30 - 12:00 noon. More Info.: Do you have a problem with food? For additional information, Contact Mary 704-477-8390. What: Depression and Anxiety Support Meeting When & Where: 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the small conference room at the Cleveland Memorial Library. More Info.: Questions email Jodi at qtbeauty76@gmail.com. What: Theatrical Production When & Where: Greater Shelby Community Theatre is proud to announce our next production: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Trey Ross. All performances will be held at Mildred Keeter Auditorium on the campus of CCC. The show opens Jan 31 and runs for 2 weekends. Jan 31, Feb 1, 7 and 8 at 7:30 PM Feb 2 and 9 at 2:30 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Feb 1 is Pay What you Can night! This show is co-sponsored by Cleveland Community College. "Call Us And Compare Our Rates" "Call Us And Compare Our Rates" WITHERSPOON INSURANCE INSURANCE LOW DOWN LOW DOWN PAYMENTS PAYMENTS CALL TODAY CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FOR YOUR QUOTE! QUOTE! "Serving Cleveland Serving Cleveland County Since 1986" County Since 1986" 704-480-9595 125 N. 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THE BASICS • Cell phone and car charger, with a list of emergency num- bers • Fire extinguisher • Two roadside flares • Quart of oil • Small first aid kit • Flashlight • Multipurpose tool or pocket knife • Tire pressure gauge • Tire inflator • Duct tape • Rags • Your car's manual • Pen and paper • Help sign EXTRAS If your car has more trunk space, or if you're planning a long trip, add these to the mix: • Jumper cables or a portable battery booster • A road atlas, should your phone battery die ADDITIONAL ITEMS Think about the weather, too. Will you need extra water or a warm blanket? If icy roads are likely, a bag of sand or cat litter could provide traction for a stuck tire. You might also be glad to have a folding camp shovel or warm gloves and hat. Think about your passen- gers, too. If you have kids and they ride in your car often, think about having items in the emer- gency kit that will keep them occupied if you're stopped for a while. Also consider additional blankets and snacks. Check your kit occasionally to make sure it's shipshape, the spare tire is inflated, batteries are charged, first-aid supplies are stocked, water is fresh, and food is dry. Be familiar with how each tool works before you need to use it in an emergency. Also re- member that the most important tool you have is common sense; stopping to change a tire in the fast lane is an accident waiting to happen. Prepare now for winter driving conditions February is known for many things, one of which is being the shortest month of the year. Many people do not give much thought to whether or not February has 28 or 29 days. But February bears the unique distinction of being the only month on the calendar that does not always have the same number of days. Known as a "leap day," the 29th day of February helps to synchronize the calendar to Earth's orbit. According to EarthSky, which reports on astronomy and other cosmos-related information, Earth's orbit around the sun takes approximately 365.25 days. That extra .25 creates a need for a leap year every four years; otherwise, the calendar, which is faster than the actual solar year), would drift from what is actually occurring with the orbit. After four years, it would be off by one day, or 25 days after 100 years. If no corrections were made to the calendar, the seasons might become misaligned. After 300 years, January 1 would arrive in autumn. Julius Caesar, at the advice of Sosigenes, an Alexandrian astronomer, was responsible for adding a leap day to February to compensate for Earth's rotation after the original Roman calendar kept slipping out of alignment. During his reign, Caesar fi rst implemented a 445-day calendar year in 46 BCE to bring the calendar back into alignment. Roman offi cials called it annus confusionis. To limit future headaches, the work-around was to simply add a leap day to February once every four years. The Julian calendar wasn't exact to the solar year, but it was much closer than the previous Roman calendar. The Gregorian calendar, revised by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, further adapted the calendar and the leap days. All leap years are divisible by four. That is why 2020 will include a leap day on February 29. People can utilize the extra day in 2020 (yes, 2020 is a leap year) in various fun ways. In addition to learning more about leap years and astronomy, try these entertaining ideas. • Take a day off of work and spend it relaxing or engaging in a favorite hobby. • Be reminded that leap years also coincide with U.S. Presidential elections, and it will soon be time to vote. • Check out the celebrities who were born on February 29 and only get a true birthday every four years. Rapper Ja Rule, motivational speaker Tony Robbins, actor Antonio Sabato, Jr., swimmer Jessica Long, and football player Eric Kendricks are some of the notable people born on February 29. • Buy a gift for yourself or others on leap day and make it a tradition of going the extra mile to love and pamper. • Realign your life like the calendar is being realigned by focusing on organization or personal fi nances. Leap year has arrived, and that extra day can be put to good use in various ways. The purpose behind a leap year? SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE WEEKLY WEEKLY DIGITAL EDITION DIGITAL EDITION to our Online Subscription is FREE! Online Subscription is FREE! Receive a copy of each week's publication via email. Receive a copy of each week's publication via email. Visit Visit ShelbyInfo.com ShelbyInfo.com click on click on "subscribe to our weekly digital edition" "subscribe to our weekly digital edition" It's That Simple! It's That Simple! Our Online Version Same As The Printed Copy!