Cleveland County Democratic Party

DWCC Book Club – August, 2026
2026-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
