What’s Up-town Shelby

By Janet Workman Berry, CPF

Frame Masters Gallery & Gifts

Shelby, North Carolina

www.framemastersgallery.com

Stephanie Burrell of Children’s Homes of Cleveland County invites you to a fashion show, Tuesday, September 14th, 2:00pm at Aldersgate United Methodist Church.  You will be treated to a fun filled afternoon of fashion, desserts, door prizes, coffee and tea while you view the Fall 2010 Line of Etcetera Fashion.  All of this fun is to benefit the children and families served by Children’s Homes of Cleveland County.

What does a group of men from Shelby Presbyterian Church and Children’s Homes of Cleveland County have in common?  In 1969 school superintendent, Malcolm Brown told this group of men about an increasing population of children who needed shelter outside of their home.  It was here that the idea of an emergency shelter was born. “The Shelter Home” was the first of its kind in North Carolina.

Since 1969 this non-profit agency has gone through many transformations and name changes to better accommodate needs of the children it serves.

Children’s Homes of Cleveland County is a community based, non-profit agency licensed by North Carolina Division of Social Services.  The agency serves children and families with an array of services.  This United  Way Agency is also a member of Prevent Child Abuse-NC.

Margie Christopher serves as Executive Director of Children’s Homes.  Margie is passionate about her work saying,  “Children’s Homes operates on the premises that children should have a family that will care for and nurture them fairly and respectfully.  Children are our future.  Our role is to help shape the future through their lives.”

“Through James Home and Aaron’s House, at risk children are provided a safe and nurturing environment.  Living in a family-type setting allows children to develop healthy relationships, personal responsibility and good school and work habits as well as spiritual development.” continued Margie.

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Etcetera Fashion Show, Tuesday, September 14th.  Tickets are available in advance or at the door with all profits benefiting this worthy cause.

To learn more about Children’s Homes of Cleveland County, contact Stephanie Burrell at 704-484-2558 or sbchcc@bellsouth.net.

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By Janet Workman Berry, CPF

Frame Masters Gallery & Gifts, Shelby, NC

Owner of Lowery’s Jewelry, Chuck Lowery, has been in the jewelry business his entire working life.  His father opened Lowery’s Jewelry while Chuck was still in middle school.  Having grown up in a hometown atmosphere and family-owned business it seemed only natural for Chuck to make his way back to Shelby after college graduation.

Chuck is not only a businessman he is also an artist.  Chuck credits his late mother, Brenda for his artistic abilities.  She was one of several artists who worked on restoring  Cleveland County’s famous Carrousel.  Chuck designs his one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using a variety of gemstones, pearls and precious metals.

A favorite stone Chuck likes to use in design is the diamond.    Most diamonds are white however about one in every 10,000 mined is a colored stone.  With a color palette ranging from pink to red, yellow to orange, blue (which is the rarest of all colors) and even black, his jewelry designs are spectacular.

The ancient pharaohs thought  diamonds held magical powers.  This prized stone was used in ritual ceremonies as well as jewelry.  Today the diamond is still considered one of the most valuable of gemstones.

Perhaps the most recognized diamond, The Hope Diamond is deep blue in color.  It is pear-shaped, weighs 45-carats and is surrounded by 16 white diamonds.  This precious stone has a long history beginning around 1668 as a 112-carat stone.  After being bought and sold several times and even re-cut, it now has permanent residence in the Smithsonian.

The largest diamond in the world is a yellow uncut stone weighing 616-carats which is equal to 4.34 ounces.

Hollywood starlets have always had a fascination with diamonds of all shapes, size and color.  In the movie “Gentlemen Prefer Blonds,” Marilyn Monroe sang, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.”

Colored diamonds came back into vogue in 2002 when Ben Affleck presented Jennifer Lopez with a 6-carat pink diamond engagement ring.  Fancy-colored diamonds are very desirable with pink having romantic overtones. Although their relationship didn’t last, the popularity of colored diamonds continues to endure.

The  128-carat Tiffany Diamond  was made famous in the legendary film Breakfast at Tiffany’s starring Audrey Hepburn.

A black 195-carat diamond known as “The Eye of Brahma” was discovered in India in the early 1800’s.  After three owners committed suicide, it was declared to be cursed.   In an attempt to break the curse, the diamond was re-cut into three pieces.  To date, the curse appears to be broken.

In writing about jewelry I must include Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.  During their relationship  Burton presented Taylor with numerous pieces of  jewelry.  The most publicized was a 69-carat flawless white pear-shape jewel which has come to be known as the Burton-Taylor Diamond.

Lowery’s also carries estate jewelry.  Chuck works closely with attorneys around the country to bring in beautiful and unusual rings, broaches, necklaces, watches and other pieces of fine jewelry previously owned by discriminating men and women.    Mark Train said, “ It is better to have old second-hand diamonds than none at all.”

Gail Langstone has been with Lowery’s Jewelry for over 22 years.  Gail is very knowledgable in all facets of the jewelry business which includes the 4-C’s of diamonds; color, cut, clarity and carat.  Let Gail help you choose your perfect gem.

Whatever your jewelry needs or wants – from a wrist watch to pearls,  rubys and other fine gems and diamonds, visit Lowery’s Jewelry,  302 W. Warren Street, Monday thru Friday 9 am – 5 pm.

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Janet Workman Berry, CPF

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“Clothes are basic to our lives.” At Two Doors Down, fine friends & fashion, owner, Debbie Turner, who has over 30 years in the clothing arena, shows women how they can dress effortlessly and effective while recognizing value and spending less.  Debbie Says, “The mission at Two Doors Down is to dress a woman to look her very best while keeping her clothing budget in mind.”

Two Doors Down, offers traditional fashion as well as the latest in practical and affordable fashion for women with discriminating taste.  Whether a woman wants to wear trousers, suits, dressy fashion or casuals, Debbie and her knowledgeable staff help women showcase their best body features.  Debbie offers top designers like Nick & Zoe, Frank Lyman, TRIBAL, Christopher Blue and Brighton.  Pants in many fabrics and styles are a staple in today’s woman’s wardrobe.

Today, women flock to Two Doors Down to purchase pants by designer Christopher Blue.  There are a multitude of style choices from the original wide-leg to straight-cut with a hint of Lycra in the fabric for ease of comfort.

Pants for women became fashion in the 1930’s.  Clothing designer Coco Chanel brought them on the fashion scene.  She paired wide-leg pants with mannish cardigan sweaters, which were popularized by actresses such as Lana Turner and Greta Garbo.

Crop pants are another choice for women with discriminating taste.  This was introduced on the fashion scene in the 1950’s as “pedal pushers.”  I remember my Mother looked pretty cute wearing “pedal pushers.”  These stylish pants were paired with flat shoes, just like today’s fine fashion.  Marilyn Monroe made us aware of this style.  Two Doors Down also carries crop pants, which has now gone full circle in the fashion industry.

Lingerie is the foundation for great fitting clothes.  Oprah made us aware of a brand, SPANX, which she declared to be her favorite line of lingerie.  Two Doors Down has a full line of SPANX for all body types.

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By Janet Workman Berry, CPF
Frame Masters Gallery & Gifts in Shelby, NC
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A few weeks ago Doug Sharp phoned me. He wanted to talk about the Cleveland County Potato Project. I have never heard anyone speak so passionately about potatoes!

For close to an hour Doug shared with me a conversation he and his friends, J.T. Scruggs and Bill Horn, had several months ago. They were discussing the County’s unemployment situation and how agencies that assist people in need are faced with a heavier than usual number of citizens asking for food. These men were pondering how they could possibly help. Thus, the Cleveland County Potato Project was born. These 3 men were going to plant potatoes to help feed those in need. Now all they needed was land, volunteers, money and a bit of help from “Mother Nature.”

To get things started a call went out to the county landowners for land where potatoes could be planted. It wasn’t long before they had 3 plots of land donated. The goal for the first year was 4 to 6 acres. Soon the Agricultural Extension Service volunteered assistance, along with FFA groups, Burns Jr. ROTC, Boy Scout troops and many others.

The potato is a universal food. It can be served baked, boiled, mashed or fried. You can add it to other foods to make casseroles and stretch your food budget. Each year a million acres of potatoes are commercially planted just for the fast food french fry industry.

President, Thomas Jefferson, introduced the French Fry to the United States. During a visit to France he enjoyed this food and had it served at a State dinner at the White House.

Although the potato is a relatively easy plant to grow, it still needs to be maintained with weeding, ample sunshine and water from “Mother Nature.” Over 8,000 pounds of seed potatoes have now been planted in 14 donated sites around Cleveland County. The potato tuber develops underground, however the plant leaves need full sun. It takes about 100 days for the seed to develop into a spud ready to be harvested. Compared to other vegetables, potatoes have a long shelf life. Doug says, “Potatoes are very productive, up to 250 bushels of white potatoes can be grown on one acre. The first harvest of the Cleveland County Potato Project will be ready in late July. “

The potatoes will be distributed among 54 agencies throughout the county. Want to have fun, meet new people and dig in the dirt while helping others? Volunteer! To volunteer, contact Bill Horn at 704-482-5531, Doug Sharp at 704-480-1608, or email dwsharp428@aol.com.

Contributions can be made to Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association, 1175 Wyke Road, Shelby, NC 28150, dedicated to the Cleveland County Potato Project. This is a tax-deductible gift.

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What’s Up-town Shelby

By Janet Workman Berry, CPF

Frame Masters Gallery & Gifts, Shelby, NC

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A journey of discovery awaits you when you visit Frame Masters Gallery & Gifts.  You will be delighted with the many affordable unique accessories for your home and office.  John and I proudly offer signature one-of-a-kind artistic pieces selected for their personality and character.  We represent artists from right here in Cleveland County, across the United States and around the world.

At Frame Masters Gallery “Beautiful Objects for Beautiful Lives” sums up the way you will view our unique fine art selection chosen with your desires in mind.  We offer lamps designed by Elaine Germane, mirrors of various sizes and shapes, hand carved items in teak and other exotic woods from your favorite wood carvers, J D Carvers and J.Axon, hand blown glass vases and candle sticks from glass masters in Russia and Hungary, pottery by Cyndi D., Ramiro Medina, Ruth Newins and many other of your favorite potters.  We also carry greeting cards by Sophie Terrell, StoryPeople by Brian Andreas, original oil paintings on canvas from Internationally recognized artists like ZAK, James, R. Wilkins and Joshua and hand tooled leather boxes from master saddle makers in Peru.

Our selection of limited edition and open edition fine art prints is the best in the area.  With over 2,500 images from artists like Bob Timberlake, Ray Bryam, Shirley Brutko, Phillip Philbeck, Cotton Ketchie, Elaine Hahn, Dianne Romanello, Jennifer Goldberg and many others, you are sure to find just the right subject, style and color to enhance your decor.

Since 1976 Frame Masters Gallery has been preserving memories.  I am a Nationally Certified Picture Framer  (CPF) and also a Certified Judge for picture framing competitions.   We stock over 500 ready-made picture frames in standard sizes.  Need a custom size frame?  We stock over 20,000 feet of moulding.   You can be assured your art will receive the finest care when framed by our knowledgeable staff, Myra Lackey, Joel Hendrick, John and myself.   All work is done here.  Your art never leaves the building until it is ready for you to take it home.

Be Extraordinary, Be Inspired,  Visit Frame Masters Gallery.  Serving Shelby, Cleveland County and surrounding areas since 1976.  We have home accessories you will not find anywhere else.  We offer unique gifts, beautifully gift-wrapped if you choose, that you will be proud to present.  We also offer pick up, delivery and installation.   Our store hours are Monday thru Friday 10 am until 5:30 pm and Saturday 10 am until 3:00 pm.  We are available other times by appointment. Phone 704-481-8312.  Visit us on-line www.framemastersgallery.com, web site designed by our Uptown neighbor, Awen Marketing Group.

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By Janet Workman Berry, CPF

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Step back in time with me to August 1982.  This is when the property on the corner of Lafayette and Graham Streets was transformed into the Lester D. Roark Plaza.  Complete with a water feature, lush green lawn and a bronze plaque, this area was dedicated to former Shelby City Councilman and Mayor Lester “Les” Roark for his 25 years of service and dedication to the people of his beloved city.

Roark was first elected in 1957 to serve on the Board of Aldermen.  He continued to serve the citizens of his district as a member of the City Council.  In 1979 he was also selected mayor pro tem.  This same year Mayor Hubert Plaster, only 6 weeks into his four-year term, died and Roark stepped up to fill the vacancy.  Alderman Rev. Sam Raper replaced Mr. Roark on the City Council.

It is no secret that Les Roark loves the city of Shelby and all her citizens.   Even after his terms in public office came to an end, Les continued to volunteer his time and expertise to Shelby projects in any way he could make a difference.

Rev. Sam Raper passed last year.  However, like Les Roark, Rev. Raper will forever be remembered for his love of the City of Shelby.

In 1998 former Mayor Les Roark and former Councilman Rev. Sam Raper partnered with the City of Shelby to form The Raper-Roark Trust Fund for the beautification of the Uptown Shelby Municipal Service District.

Starting with a generous donation from each man, and matching funds from the City, The Raper-Roark Trust Fund began a vigorous capital funds drive with a $1,000,000.00 goal. According to the Agreement, only the interest from all funds is to be spent for projects. This was to insure the continuation of the Trust Fund.

Over the years, The Raper-Roark Trust Fund has supplied the Uptown Municipal Service District with things like updated trash receptacles, Christmas lights, street signs, park benches and earthen planters filled with flowers and shrubs.  The Trust Fund works quietly to make beautification happen all over the city with projects too numerous to list.

Taking our thoughts back to The Roark Plaza.  It is hard to believe that 28 years have past since it was dedicated to our former Mayor, Les Roark.  For the past several months this plaza has been getting a bit of T.L.C. with new flower planters and park benches, even the  fountain has been resurfaced.  In a few weeks this area will be re-dedicated and re-named The Raper-Roark Plaza to honor two men who have contributed tirelessly of their time and efforts to make Shelby a better and more beautiful place to live.

For date and time of the re-dedication ceremony, contact the City of Shelby – 704-484-6800.

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By Janet Workman Berry, CPF

Frame Masters Gallery & Gifts, Shelby, NC

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When Mary Sparrow Smith breaks out her paintbrush you can be sure she is about to create something very special.  Mary is an artist.  She paints on walls, canvas and paper, painting all subjects such as landscapes, animals and people portraits. To just say Mary paints portraits is an understatement.  She captures the very essence of a personality with her paintbrush.  Her portraits are destined to become family heirlooms.

Mary started her career as a Graphic Artist/Illustrator for Spectator Magazine in Raleigh.  That was back in the early 1990’s.  For fun she was painting murals and custom painted furniture.  She says, “Along the way I was fortunate to have a few amazing friends who pushed me to try painting things I didn’t believe I was able to do, portraiture being one of them.”

Murals have been a big part of Mary’s artwork.  Murals take a great deal of planning even before the actual work is begun.  Mary said, “After my client chooses a design, I have to calculate the size to fit the wall space while keeping the subject to scale.  I work on scaffolding to reach the top of an area and sometimes even flat on my back to get details for lower images.”

People portraits and murals are just two facets of Mary’s portfolio.  She is the mother of three.   In order to be a stay-at-home parent, Mary has chosen to put mural painting on hold for now.  She has marketed her portrait art via the Internet.  “Through the Internet I have found a niche market for pet painting and portraits.  I am very grateful for the interest in my pet portraits and donate a portion of my earnings to animal rescues. ” Added Mary,  “It seems I have developed a wonderful little following of amazing customers…when I got my own dog,  he received gifts from all over the globe…Japan, England, Australia and all across the United States.  I couldn’t believe it.”

Although Mary really loves painting animals her real passion is portraiture.  “There is something very satisfying about capturing the spirit of a person on canvas,” says Mary.  Until recently, she had focused primarily on children, with her own children being captured during each stage of their lives.

Last summer Mary was introduced to Mrs. Don (Bobbie) Gibson.  Mrs. Gibson was looking for an artist to capture the heart and soul of her late husband in a portrait to hang in the new theatre venue in Shelby, The Don Gibson Theatre.

Mary did capture the heart and soul of Don Gibson.   She also captured the twinkle in his piercing green eyes.  Any angle from which you view this portrait, Don’s eyes are looking at you.  Frame Masters Gallery was commissioned to custom frame Don’s portrait and install it in the main hall of the Don Gibson Theatre.

To see what amazing portraits Mary has painted visit her web site www.marysparrowsmith.net.  To schedule a portrait, phone 704-480-8899 or email wmsmith@carolina.rr.com with any questions.

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By Janet Workman Berry, CPF

Frame Masters Gallery & Gifts, Shelby, NC

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We at Frame Masters Gallery have been inspired to give back to our community and have partnered with area churches to organize a food drive.

Referring to this drive as “Food for Sharing”, it began on Easter Sunday and continues for 50 days – ending on May 23rd, Pentecost Sunday.

Non-perishable and canned food items will be collected here at Frame Masters Gallery to be distributed to churches in our area that provide a hot meal program.

The Hot Meal Food Ministry Program began about 25 years ago by Morris and Mabel Lacey.  The Lacey’s, who attend Shelby Presbyterian Church, recognized a need in Shelby to help those less fortunate.   Partnering with four other uptown churches Morris and Mabel organized a Soup Lunch program.  Today these original 5 churches, Shelby Presbyterian, Central United Methodist, John Knox Presbyterian, Hoppers Chapel and First Baptist Church are joined by Ascension Lutheran, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Hoyle Memorial UMC, Christ for the Nations, Mt. Calvary and Aldersgate Methodist.

Thanks to the many dedicated volunteers several of these churches now offer both breakfast and an evening meal.  Morris and Mabel are still very active in the feeding ministry.  Their original Soup Lunch program has blossomed into serving a complete well-balanced meal to roughly 500 people 7 days a week.  Some churches also provide sacks of groceries so folks can prepare meals at their home.

“An opportunity has been handed to us to help support this feeding ministry in our community while also building unity and friendship among the people serving and those being served,” said Rev. Valori Sherer, Rector, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.

Rev. Tony Tench, First Baptist Church wrote, “Due to the generosity of our community, the Food Sharing Program initiated by Frame Masters Gallery is catching fire!  All food stuffs donated and placed in their window will be dispersed to the feeding programs here in Uptown Shelby as a celebration of Pentecost.   The involvement of our wonderful Shelby community in feeding the  hungry is spreading “the Spirit” to our businesses and their patrons.  Join the movement and drop off some canned goods at Frame Masters Gallery today.”

For more information on the Hot Lunch Program, contact any of the participating churches.  For more information on the “Food for Sharing” project, phone 704-481-8312.

Please help support “Food for Sharing.”  You are invited to bring your canned food items to Frame Masters Gallery, 105 W. Warren Street (across from the Historic Court House) Monday thru Friday 10 am – 5:30 pm and Saturday 10 am – 3 pm.

This is the last week before the food will be given to the Hot Lunch Program.  If you have donated, “Thank You”.  If you are still trying to get “around to it” you still have time Monday - Friday 10 am to 5:30 pm.

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By Janet Workman Berry, CPF

Frame Masters Gallery & Gifts, Shelby, NC

May is National Preservation Month and the theme this year is  “Old is the New Green.”

Don’t Demolish .  Recycle, Reuse, Renovate!   Across North Carolina historic and unique places are being celebrated.  The National Trust for Historic Preservation writes, “The greenest building is the one that already exists.”

“Historic Shelby Foundation and Cleveland Community College are investigating the feasibility of establishing an Historic Preservation Trades Training Program at Cleveland Community College,”  said Ben Hubbard.  “Early this year a meeting with members of the building trades, architects, Preservation North Carolina staff, interested individuals and members of Historic Shelby Foundation gathered to assess the level of local interest in developing such a program at Cleveland Community College.” Ben continues, “The consensus of attendees was that such a program was not only feasible but needed.”

Since 1982, The Historic Shelby Foundation, Inc. has been the premier catalyst for the preservation of Cleveland County’s historic architectural resources.   This is a dedicated volunteer organization. Historic Shelby Foundation is responsible for the expansion and creation of National Register Historic Districts and preservation of Sunset Cemetery.  They also support the Main Street revitalization program of Shelby and historic tax credit assistance, just to name a few.  Some of the historic properties on the National Register of Historic Places are, The Banker’s House, Masonic Temple Building, Cleveland County Courthouse, the Dr. Victor McBrayer House, The Webbley and El Nido.

“In restoring El Nido, I am finding there are things associated with preservation other than the building structure,”  said Dr. Rebecca Love “ There are books, letters and papers which were left at the house for which I feel responsible and need to preserve. Cleveland Community College could initiate an Historic Preservation Trades Certificate Program as early as the fall 2010 semester.  There is only one other similar program in the entire state and it has proven to be very successful.” Added Ben,  “This training program will produce trades specialists with skills needed in the restoration and replication of historic details used in the preservation of residential and public buildings.  Some of the restoration skills that will be taught are painting and finishing, window and plaster repair, period landscaping, brick masonry and paper and art conservation.”

Ben continues,  “Preserving the historic integrity of old buildings while making them usable in today’s world requires committed owners, knowledgeable architects/designers and perhaps, most important of all, is the availability of trained construction trades people.”

Named for a Revolutionary War hero, Isaac Shelby, the town of Shelby was officially incorporated by an Act of the Legislature in 1843.   Hopefully the next 50 years will bring about a resurgence of the craftsmanship that is our history.   For more information on the Historic Preservation Trades Certificate Program through Cleveland Community College, contact Barbara Greene at 704-484-4040 or greeneb@clevelandcommunitycollege.edu.

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What’s Up-town Shelby

By Janet Workman Berry, CPF

Frame Masters Gallery & Gifts, Shelby, NC

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We at Frame Masters Gallery have been inspired to give back to our community and have partnered with area churches to organize a food drive.  Referring to this drive as “Food for Sharing”, it began on Easter Sunday and continues for 50 days – ending on May 23rd, Pentecost Sunday. Non-perishable and canned food items will be collected here at Frame Masters Gallery to be distributed to churches in our area that provide a hot meal program.

The Hot Meal Food Ministry Program began about 25 years ago by Morris and Mabel Lacey.  The Lacey’s, who attend Shelby Presbyterian Church, recognized a need in Shelby to help those less fortunate.   Partnering with four other uptown churches Morris and Mabel organized a Soup Lunch program.  Today these original 5 churches, Shelby Presbyterian, Central United Methodist, John Knox Presbyterian, Hoppers Chapel and First Baptist Church are joined by Ascension Lutheran, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Hoyle Memorial UMC, Christ for the Nations, Mt. Calvary and Aldersgate Methodist.

Thanks to the many dedicated volunteers several of these churches now offer both breakfast and an evening meal.  Morris and Mabel are still very active in the feeding ministry.  Their original Soup Lunch program has blossomed into serving a complete well-balanced meal to roughly 500 people 7 days a week.  Some churches also provide sacks of groceries so folks can prepare meals at their home.

“An opportunity has been handed to us to help support this feeding ministry in our community while also building unity and friendship among the people serving and those being served,” said Rev. Valori Sherer, Rector, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.

Rev. Tony Tench, First Baptist Church wrote, “Due to the generosity of our community, the Food Sharing Program initiated by Frame Masters Gallery is catching fire!  All food stuffs donated and placed in their window will be dispersed to the feeding programs here in Uptown Shelby as a celebration of Pentecost.   The involvement of our wonderful Shelby community in feeding the  hungry is spreading “the Spirit” to our businesses and their patrons.  Join the movement and drop off some canned goods at Frame Masters Gallery today.”

For more information on the Hot Lunch Program, contact any of the participating churches.  For more information on the “Food for Sharing” project, phone 704-481-8312.

Please help support “Food for Sharing.”  You are invited to bring your canned food items to Frame Masters Gallery, 105 W. Warren Street (across from the Historic Court House) Monday thru Friday 10 am – 5:30 pm and Saturday 10 am – 3 pm.

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