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NC COOPERATIVE EXTENSIONEach day, NC Cooperative Extension provides people with access to the research-based information resources of our land grant University system and helps them use that knowledge to solve everyday problems. We make North Carolina better through programs and partnerships focused on enhancing agriculture, strengthening and sustaining families, developing responsible youth, and building quality communities.If you have a question or a problem, chances are we can help! The Cleveland County Extension Center staff focus their work on issues and needs that are important right here in the local community. We provide hands-on learning opportunities and technical assistance focused on:
- Protecting and preserving family farms
- Growing the agricultural economy
- Enhancing community access to fresh local food
- Beautifying lawns and landscapes
- Growing and preserving food at home
- Improving diet, health and wellness
- Fostering resilient families and communities
- Helping kids grow into responsible, confident, caring & contributing adults
FOOTHILLS FARMERS' MARKETFoothills Farmers' Market is home to 75+ vendors bringing you the freshest food in Cleveland County. Our products travel an average of 12 miles to reach the Shelby City Pavilion where they are sold to our customers, and we pride ourselves that everything is raised or grown within 50 miles of Cleveland County. Market schedule:
Year-Round Saturday Market
Bobby Bell Pavilion
126 W. Marion St.
Shelby, NC
8am-Noon
Wednesday
Bobby Bell Pavilion
126 W. Marion St.
Shelby, NC
8am – Noon
June through October
Tuesday
Atrium Health Cleveland
201 E Grover St.
Shelby, NC
10am – 1pm
June through August
Saturday
Kings Mountain Farmers' Market
125 S. Battleground Avenue
Kings Mountain, NC
8am – Noon
May through September
Along with our local food vendors, bakers, and plants, we have a variety of local artisans bringing pottery, woodcrafts, candles, body products, and accessories to the Market weekly. Ages 3-12 are invited to stop by our POP Club to learn a bit about local food and agriculture. Each child receives a free $2 POP Token to shop for fruits, vegetables, or plants that grow something edible. We often host live music to enjoy while you shop as well. For more information, visit our website at www.foothillsfarmersmarket.com, call 704-470-7603, or follow our Facebook or Instagram for the most up-to-date schedules.
BOILING SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARYThe Boiling Springs Community library is a small, comfortable library consisting of approximately 30,000 volumes. The Library is housed in the Ruby C Hunt YMCA at 1322 Patrick Ave in Boiling Springs. The Post COVID operational hours are Monday through Thursday 10am to 6pm.
A membership in the “Y” is encouraged but not required to use the library. The Library is cosponsored by the Ruby C Hunt YMCA, the Town of Boiling Springs, and Cleveland County. Operational guidance is provided by the Cleveland County Library System.
The main sections are (1)adult fiction, (2) large selection of children’s stories and (3) biographies. Additional sections are (1) fiction, (2) NC emphasis, and (3) large print volumes.
In addition, to our book collection we offer free Internet access and computer usage, weekly Preschool Storytimes, private study rooms, and the library space is available for meetings and events. We also offer many different specialty classes throughout the year.
The Community Library also sponsors a Story Walk at the Boiling Springs town park. This park is located behind the former Boiling Springs Elementary School in town. Come stroll the park walking path while reading a seasonal appropriate children’s story.
Come visit and enjoy!
SHELBY CITY PARKThe mission statement for Shelby City Park is to provide a variety of quality leisure services in a clean, safe environment for citizens of all ages. Enjoy a walk outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery. You can look over the 9 hole golf course and see the mountains in the distance.
There is always something fun for the whole family at the park! Stay updated on current events here:For more information please contact our main office at 704-484-6826 or visit us online.
EARL SCRUGGS CENTER"The Earl Scruggs Center combines the life story of legendary five-string banjo master and Cleveland County native, Earl Scruggs, with the unique and engaging story of the history and cultural traditions of the region in which Mr. Scruggs was born and raised." - About the Earl Scruggs Center
