Cleveland County Democratic Party

Knock, Knock. Pot Luck.
2026-07-21 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Belwood Community Center, 1114 Bellwood-Lawndale Rd, Lawndale, North Carolina, 28090
We’re going door knocking in upper Cleveland County! And you’re invited to join us! Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a lovely potluck meal at the Belwood Community Picnic Shelter and share stories about our door knocking experiences.

WHERE TO MEET: Belwood Community Center Picnic Shelter

WHEN TO MEET: 5:30pm

WHAT TO BRING: Your phone (charged up), a water bottle, and a dish of food to share at the picnic.

WHAT TO WEAR: Casual clothes and comfortable shoes.

🍽️ Plates, silverware, and beverages will be provided.

➡️ Questions? Contact Terry McCollum.

Click the big blue button below to sign up today.

Black Business Expo
2026-07-25 08:00 - 17:00
Details coming soon. Date is correct; time may not be. This event will be held in Kingstown, NC, and the Cleveland County Democratic Party will have a booth there.

A Blue-tiful Evening of Hope
2026-07-31 18:00 - 20:30 | Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S Washington St, Shelby, North Carolina, 28150
Join us Friday evening, July 31, 2026 at the beautiful Don Gibson Theatre for A Blue‑tiful Evening of HOPE! Enjoy a delicious meal, wonderful live entertainment, and hear inspiring stories from our candidates you haven’t heard anywhere else. We’ll also have door prizes throughout the night.

A ticket is required for this event, and all tickets must be purchased in advance. Seating is limited, so please secure your tickets as soon as possible.

Purchase tickets online:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/blue-tiful

Prefer a paper ticket?Email us at info@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com and we’ll arrange an in‑person purchase while supplies last.

Dress code: Dressy Casual

Registration Note: Registration closes once all seats are filled or 6 hours before the event begins, whichever comes first. You may still join the waitlist, and we’ll contact you if a seat becomes available. Seats are held only for guests who have already purchased tickets.

Ready to Vote!
2026-08-06 06:30 - 20:00 | Sweet Sensations, 115 W Marion St, Shelby, North Carolina, 28150
Replaces our August Monthly meeting—Same Date, Same Time, Different Location

This event is being spearheaded by Common Cause and their partners—all non-partisan organizations.

A lot is changing before the 2026 elections: new districts, registration updates, and ID requirements. Join us for a Ready to Vote community education event in Cleveland County, part of our 100-county tour across North Carolina! We’ll break down the latest non-partisan info you need to vote (and help your neighbors vote) with confidence. You’ll leave with clear next steps, from answers to your voting questions to ways to plug into election protection work in 2026.

All are welcome. Come with questions, leave ready to vote!

Food will be provided thanks to the generosity of Common Cause and their partners. But if you are able, we encourage you to purchase a sweet treat to take home with you as well.

DWCC Monthly Meeting - August, 2026
2026-08-17 18:30 - 19:30 | CCDP HQ 2024, 106 W Marion St, Shelby, North Carolina, 28150
We hope you’ll join us for our DWCC monthly meeting in August. Our special guest speaker is the distinguished Mary Accor. In addition to her many accomplishments and leadership roles, Mary is now in her fifth year on the Cleveland County Board of Elections. She will share insights about the upcoming elections, including important changes introduced during this election cycle.

DWCC Book Club – August, 2026
2026-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Cleveland County Democratic Party 2024 Headquarters, 106 W Marion St, Shelby, North Carolina, 28150
AUGUST SELECTION

This month, DeAnna Brooks of Clover, S.C. will facilitate our discussion of the book Thank You for Voting, which began as an article by Ann Patchett, who later supported its expansion into a book by Erin Geiger Smith in 2020. This read will prepare you to talk to folks about voting, gerrymandering, and protecting our democracy. Please plan to join us for a lively, informative, and timely discussion. NOTE: There is a Young Readers version of this book too. Please be sure to get the standard version.

LOOKING AHEAD

Our September read will be Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service. This book is a series of profiles written by well-known authors about amazing public servants in our federal government. It is edited by acclaimed author Michael Lewis. This collection of stories provides fascinating insights into what and who makes our government tick.

We hope you’ll participate in what is sure to be an enlightening discussion.

Questions? Call Renée Bumbaugh at 980/295-0092.

An Evening TO MEET CANDIDATES JENNY WHITE AND ROD POWELL
2026-08-31 18:00 - 20:00
A Message from Rod Powell & Dr. Jenny White:

Join us for An Evening to Meet Candidates Jenny White and Pod Powell — an authentic Egyptian and Mediterranean dinner and cultural experience prepared by Shelby’s own Hardy and Nala Hassan, owners of Bella Verona and The Fish House. This special menu of traditional Egyptian and Mediterranean dishes is not part of either restaurant’s regular offerings and has been selected and prepared exclusively for this event. Enjoy a unique taste of Egyptian and Mediterranean culture while supporting two outstanding local candidates.

Your participation directly supports Rod Powell (NC Senate District 44) and Dr. Jenny White (Cleveland County Board of Education). Every ticket purchased helps strengthen their campaigns and move our community forward.

TASTE THE TRADITION • EXPERIENCE THE CULTURE • SHARE THE EVENING • SUPPORT YOUR CANDIDATES

PAID FOR BY:

Committee to Elect Jenny White

Moving NC Forward with Rod Powell

DWNC 66th Annual Convention
2026-09-18 15:00 - 2026-09-20 16:00
Dates are correct. Location and other details will be published here as soon as they are available from the Democratic Women of North Carolina.

Cleveland County Fair 2026
2026-10-01 13:00 - 2026-10-17 15:00
Join us at our regular booth location inside Dorton Hall as we celebrate the 100-Year Anniversary of the Cleveland County Fair!

Dates are firm. Times are subject to change. More details coming as soon as we received them from the Cleveland County Fair Association.

2026 NC Liver Mush Festival: Mush, Music & Mutts
2026-10-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Visit Cleveland County, 118 South Washington St, Shelby, North Carolina, 28150
We’re excited to participate in Mush, Music & Mutts again this year. This is a wonderful, fun festival, and we hope each of you will stop by our tent for a visit!

Below is a little more information about what this event brings to the area.

From the event organizer’s website:

Celebrating a local delicacy, Liver Mush, since 1985

Liver Mush is a regional dish in Western North Carolina, comprised of pig liver (at least 30%), cornmeal, seasonings, and other parts of the pig. It’s delicious for breakfast or lunch, packed with protein, and an important part of our local heritage!The NC Liver Mush Festival: Mush, Music & Mutts provides much more than just liver mush! Enjoy live music, kids activities, RollOver Pet Zone, 100+ vendors, and more!

NC Liver Mush Festival: Mush, Music & Muttsis brought to you by Visit Cleveland County,a division of Cleveland County Government.

General Election Day 2026
2026-11-03 06:30 - 19:50
More information will be added here once the Board of Elections makes it available.

CCDP Christmas Party - 2026
2026-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Holly Oak Park Activity Center, 809 Holly Oak Rd, Shelby, North Carolina, 28152
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend our CCDP Christmas Party 2026 at the Holly Oak Park Activity Center.This will be a potluck event, so consider bringing your favorite dish to share with your fellow Democrats. Beverages, paper products, and cutlery will be furnished.Santa and Mrs. Claus will stop by at 7:30, so be sure to bring the kiddos, the grand kiddos, and the great grand kiddos! We will draw for door prizes then too, so Santa can deliver them to you personally. Please reach out if you have a door prize you would like to contribute.Sign up below once the big blue button is published. Seating is limited, and we hope to have a smiling Democrat in every seat!

Kings Mountain Christmas Parade - 2026
2026-12-05 14:15 - 16:30
Please mark your calendars and save this date. We will meet at 2:15 PM, but the parade starts at 3:00 PM. More details will be sent out to all who sign up.We need volunteers to walk near our float in this parade, pass out candy, and wish folks a Merry Christmas. Click the big blue button below once the button is published, and JOIN OUR PARADE TEAM.

Let’s make a big positive impression in our first Kings Mountain Christmas Parade! Democrats are here; they’re more of us that you realize; we’re not afraid to be out here; and we’re your neighbors.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions? Please drop us an email at info@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com.

Shelby Christmas Parade - 2026
2026-12-06 14:15 - 16:30
Please mark your calendars and save this date. We will meet at 2:15 PM, but the parade starts at 3:00 PM. More details will be sent out to all who sign up.We need volunteers to walk near our float in this parade, pass out candy, and wish folks a Merry Christmas. Click the big blue button below nce the button is published, and JOIN OUR PARADE TEAM.

Let’s make a big positive impression in our third Shelby Christmas Parade! Democrats are here; they’re more of us that you realize; we’re not afraid to be out here; and we’re your neighbors.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions? Please drop us an email at info@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com.
