WEDNESDAY
9/11 service
The Cherryville Fire Department, 411 E. Church St. in Cherryville, will host a 9/11 ceremony starting 8:45 a.m. For more information, call (704) 435-1730.
Senior citizens group
The Iron Station Senior Citizens will meet 12 p.m. at Ironton Presbyterian Church.
9/11 service
Two “Remembering 9/11” services will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the east lawn of the county courthouse in Lincolnton. For more information, email info@wakeupcall.at.
THURSDAY
Quilt Guild
Piecemakers Quilt Guild will host a class 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for beginning quilters at the Senior Center, located on the Gaston College-Lincoln campus, 511 S. Aspen St. in Lincolnton. For more information, call Linda at (704) 483-2778.
Blood drive
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will host a blood drive 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Cataler North American, 2002 Cataler Dr. in Lincolnton.
Library meeting
The Lincoln County Public Library will hold a board meeting 4 p.m. at the Charles R. Jonas Library in Lincolnton. The board will review library policies and discuss updates to the by-laws.
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America will host Join Scouting Nights 6:30-7:30 p.m. For boys ages 1-12 at various locations throughout Lincoln County. For a list of locations or more information, contact Thad Cloer, district executive for Lincoln County and the N. Gaston area, at (704) 472-6847 or Thad.Cloer@scouting.org.
American Legion
American Legion Post 30 will meet 7 p.m. at the American Legion building, 1120 N. Aspen St. in Lincolnton.
Sons of Confederate
The Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1616 Gen. R. F. Hoke/Col. Wm. J. Hoke will meet 7 p.m. at the Cultural Center in Lincolnton. For more information, call Harmon Lackey at (704) 472-7980.
Singles group
GRACE Singles Fellowship will meet 7 p.m. in the family life center dining room at First Baptist Church, 201 Robin Rd. in Lincolnton. Pastor and guitarist Mike Collins will speak. Bring a snack item to share. For more information, call (704) 735-0541.
First-responder lunch
Heath House, 919 Wilma Sigmon Rd. in Lincolnton, will host a hot dog or hamburger meal to all county emergency service workers for National Assisted Living week. For more information, call (704) 732-1113.
FRIDAY
Golf tournament
Christian Ministry of Lincoln County will host its 18th Annual Golf Tournament starting 9 a.m. at Lincoln Country Club, 2052 Country Club Rd. in Lincolnton. For more information, call Ray Costner at (704) 732-0570 or the Country Club at (704) 735-1382.
Christmas tree meeting
The Eastern N.C. Christmas Tree Association and S.C. Christmas Tree Association will hold their fall meeting today and Saturday at Helms Christmas Tree Farm, 6345 Christmas Tree Ln. in Vale. To purchase tickets, call (704) 276-1835 or (890) 241-7736 or email henryhelms@bellsouth.net. Friday festivities will start 2 p.m. with a pig picking, fiddling and farm tour. Festivities on Saturday will be 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pottery exhibit
The Arts Council of Lincoln County will host “Facing Tradition” Pottery Exhibit today through Oct. 4 at the Cultural Center in Lincolnton. Walking tours will be 6-9 p.m. For more information, call (704) 732-9044.
SATURDAY
Yard sale
North 321 VFD, 3769 Maiden Hwy. in Lincolnton, will host a community yard sale 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers will also be available for purchase. Rain date will be Sept. 21. Spaces are available to rent for $8 apiece. For more information, call Dwight from 6-9 p.m. (only) at (704) 530-4158.
Church breakfast
Marvin UMC, Startown Rd. in Lincolnton, will host a breakfast buffet 7-10 a.m. A donation of $6 will be accepted for the parsonage fund.
Yard sale/breakfast
Bess Chapel UMC, 6073 Flay Rd. in Cherryville, will host a yard sale for hobbies and crafts with a breakfast 7 a.m. and lunch 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the church’s children’s handbell choir. Spaces can be rented for $5. For more information, call (704) 473-3823.
Church breakfast
Howard’s Creek Baptist Church, will host a country breakfast 8-9:30 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Bill Sigmon at (704) 530 8733.
Christmas tree meeting
The Eastern N.C. Christmas Tree Association and S.C. Christmas Tree Association will hold the second day of their fall meeting 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Helms Christmas Tree Farm, 6345 Christmas Tree Ln. in Vale. To purchase tickets, call (704) 276-1835 or (890) 241-7736 or email henryhelms@bellsouth.net.
Pregnancy Walk
East Lincoln Pregnancy Care Center will host a fundraiser walk 8:30 a.m. At Denver Baptist Church’s West Campus, 3545 N.C. 16 in Denver. Registration will be 8 a.m. For more information contact Crystal Reagan at (704) 489-0708 or visit EastLincolnPCC.org.
Cruz-In
The 8th Annual Super Cruz-In & Show with hot rods, antique and classic cars will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine at 2737 Lee Lawing Rd. in Lincolnton. Admission is free. Parking is $2. North Lincoln High School’s chorus and drama club is sponsoring the event with St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.
Alzheimer’s walk
Stress Free Home Care in Stanley will participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association, 10 a.m. at Centennial Pavilion in Gastonia. For more information, to donate or to join the team, visit alz.org and click on “Find a Walk/Donate” and search Stress Free Home Care team. Individuals may also call (704) 931-4997.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous will meet 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. At Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2639 E. N.C. 150 in Lincolnton. For more information, call Robbie at (704) 616-2630. The group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
Scronce reunion
The 2013 Scronce reunion will start 12 p.m. at Daniels Lutheran Church, 3170 Reepsville Rd. in Lincolnton. Attendants are asked to bring a dish, drink and photos to share. Out-of-town guests will stay at the Hampton Inn in Lincolnton. To RSVP, contact Frances Hallihan at (904) 614-0077 or Shari Richard at (704) 735-4932.
Fish fry
The Annual Lincoln County Democratic Reunion Fish Fry will be 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Beatty’s Ford Park, 8335 Shipley Ln. in Denver. Admission is free.
River Oaks Band
Bud Long’s River Oaks Band will perform 7 p.m. At 2910 Killian Rd. in Lincolnton. Due to insurance liabilities, children must be at least 12 to attend the show. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call (704) 735-1389.
SUNDAY
Blood drive
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will host a blood drive 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 216 S. Aspen St. in Lincolnton.
Homecoming
Crouse UMC, 3311 Crouse Sch. Rd. in Crouse, will host its annual homecoming with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and a worship service at 11 a.m. A covered dish lunch will follow the service.
Homecoming
Fairview Baptist Church, 5051 Fairview Ch. Rd. in Lincolnton, will host a homecoming service at 11 a.m. With Rev. Vincent Greene, missionary to the Philippines. A fellowship meal will follow the service; Heartstrings will perform after the meal. For more information, call (980) 429-5630.
Homecoming
Massapoag Baptist Church, 2139 Laboratory Rd. in Lincolnton, will host a homecoming event after worship services. For more information, call (704) 748-1203.
Homecoming
The Church of Our Savior “Woodside” in Lincolnton will host their 132nd Annual Homecoming starting 11 a.m. A covered dish lunch will follow the service. For more information, call Larry Saine at (704) 735-4810 or visit oursavior.lincolnton.com.
Church luncheon
McKendree UMC, 3537 Maiden Hwy. in Lincolnton, will host a country-fried steak and baked chicken luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Take-out orders will be available. Donations will be accepted for missions and other church-related projects. For more information, call (704) 735-4062.
Hoover reunion
The annual Hoover reunion will be 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6319 Reepsville Rd. in Vale. Individuals are asked to contact family members if planning to attend.
McConnell reunion
The McConnell family reunion will be 2 p.m. at Asbury UMC, 3097 Asbury Ch. Rd. in Lincolnton. For more information, call (704) 748-1743.
Art gallery event
Gallery 27, 808 N.C. 27 W. in Lincolnton, will host “Paint it Red” 7-9 p.m. With complimentary cocktails and hors’ deouvers, local artists, music, door prizes and a live auction. The event is a kickoff for the Advancing Life. Fighting Aids “Dining for Friends” annual fundraiser. Cost is $25. Free HIV testing will be at the gallery 12-3 p.m.
MONDAY
Basketball academy
First Baptist Church in Lincolnton, 201 Robin Rd., will host a 6-week basketball academy 6:30-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday today through Oct. 24 for grades 4-9. Cost is $230. For more information or to register, call Coach Harley at (574) 855-8025 or visit upwardstars.org.
Blood drive
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas and Gaston College’s Practical Nursing group will host a blood drive 12-5 p.m. at the Lincoln Campus, 511 S. Aspen St. in Lincolnton. All donors will receive a free T-shirt.
Post-Polio group
The Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group will meet 6 p.m. at the Mayflower Restaurant in Shelby with guest speaker and hospice worker Leann Long who will discuss pain management. For more information, call (704) 692-6249.
LCS Board Meeting
Lincoln Charter School will hold their monthly school board meeting 6:30 p.m. at the Lincolnton campus, 133 Eagle Nest Rd.
Apple pie sale
The Lincoln County Extension and Community Association will begin their apple pie sale at 1 p.m. Pie orders still start at 9 a.m. The sale will continue 10 a.m. Tuesday and Sept. 18 (Wed.) in the demonstration kitchen on the first floor of the Citizens Center in Lincolnton. For large orders, call (704) 736-8464. Walk-ins are also welcome. Cost is $8 per pie.
UPCOMING
Technology Seminar
Make a reservation now to attend a Technology Seminar at Verdict Ridge Country Club in Denver Sept. 21. Classes will be 9-10 a.m. (“Cyber Protection”), 10:15-11:15 a.m. (“Quick Tips for iPhones and iPads”) and 11:30 a.m. To 12:30 p.m. (“Microsoft Office 2010”). Each class cost $29, and participants must bring their own devices. To reserve a spot or for more information, call (980) 241-2563 or (980) 275-9996.
MLCNK festival booth
The volunteer group “Make Lincoln County No-Kill” is collecting dog biscuits and lollipops to be distributed at the Apple Festival Sept. 21 in Lincolnton. Drop off sites for the items include Kimberly Poe Esq. in Denver and United Plate Glass, Lincoln Personnel and Lincoln Insurance, all in Lincolnton. Anyone who would like to volunteer with the group at the festival can contact Missy Brigel at mbrigel@fuse.net.
Church concert
Make a reservation today to attend a concert by Don Flemons 3 p.m. Sept. 22 at The Episcopal Church of St. Peter by-the-lake, 8433 Fairfield Forest Rd. in Denver. For more information or to reserve a spot, call (704) 489-6249. Adult tickets are $15; seniors and students are $10; children 12 and under are free.
LHS Reunion
The Lincolnton High School Class of 1988 will host a reunion 6 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Lincoln Country Club in Lincolnton. To RSVP or for more information, call (704) 735-2250.
WLHS Reunion
West Lincoln High School’s Class of 1968 will host a reunion Nov. 2. For more details, or if you are a classmate who has not yet received information by mail, call Linda Yount Wyant at (704) 276-2544.
Craft show
Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 537 N.C. 16 North in Denver, is currently looking for handmade crafters to present their work at the church’s annual craft show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23. For more information, contact Connie Stephen at (704) 948-8076 or connieathome@att.net.