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🍎 LINCOLN COUNTY APPLE FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS FALL! 🍏

One of North Carolina’s favorite fall traditions is taking over Downtown Lincolnton on Saturday, October 17! 🍂

From 9 AM–4 PM, the Lincoln County Apple Festival will transform Main Street into a huge celebration of local farms, fresh apples, handmade goods, incredible food, live music, family fun, and local shopping. With 250+ vendors and more than 25,000 visitors, this longtime festival is one of the region’s must-visit fall events.

🍎 Stock up on locally grown favorites like Honeycrisp, Fuji, Pink Lady & Golden Delicious — then come hungry for apple everything! Think homemade apple pies, fried pies, apple dumplings, caramel apples, c***r slushies, hot apple c***r, fresh juice, apple butter, jams, jellies & preserves.

🎶 The day also features live entertainment on two stages, a farmers market, local businesses, handcrafted goods, food vendors and activities for the whole family.

Celebrating Lincoln County’s apple harvest since 1972, this annual tradition brings together everything people love about fall in North Carolina — local flavor, hometown community, farm-fresh food, shopping, music and plenty of apples.

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM
📍 Downtown Lincolnton, NC

🍎 Save the date and send this to somebody who’s ready for apple season and fall festival season in North Carolina!

10/10/2026

Local mental health resources, support groups, and recurring wellness activities in Cleveland County, North Carolina, are coordinated primarily through the Mental Health Association of Cleveland County and local health agencies.

Support Groups & Regular Meetings

• Depression and Anxiety Support Group: A volunteer-led peer support group that meets every Thursday from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at 212 W. Warren Street in Shelby, NC.
• Divorce Care Group: Hosted at Calvary Baptist Church (320 Old Boiling Springs Rd, Shelby, NC) with free on-site childcare; runs Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
• Bring Your Own Book Club: A mental-health-accepting community space meeting on the third Wednesday of each month from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Got Books (814 Washington St, Shelby, NC).

Clinical & Public Health Services

• Cleveland County Health Department: Offers behavioral health services, primary care, immunizations, and women's health support. You can reach out or check updates via the Cleveland County Health Department Facebook.

Signs You Might Need a Mental Health Day

• Loss of motivation or a decline in productivity
• Persistent feelings of anxiety, low mood, or irritability
• Physical tension, fatigue, or poor sleep quality
• Note on Work Policies: Mental health days generally fall under standard employer sick leave policies, as emotional and psychological well-being is a recognized component of overall health.
If you are looking for immediate crisis support, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
Would you like help finding a specific type of counselor, or details on upcoming local wellness events in Shelby?
www.clevelandcountymha.org
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10/10/2026

What a spectacular positive event!
WHAT IS YOUR SUPERPOWER?
Don't let the noise influence you.
An interactive conference for Youth and Adults designed through creativity and teamwork to redefine how we understand mental wellness.

Join us for a day of activities that educate, provide tools, and support members of our community in defining who we are and identifying what we need to live in full truth

An interactive conference for Youth and Adults designed through creativity and teamwork to redefine how we understand mental wellness.

10/10/2026

🍂🎃 October Training Opportunities with SWCDC! 🎃🍂

This time of year gets BUSY! Between fall activities, changing routines and preparing for the upcoming holiday season, your days are full. We’re a little late sharing our October training calendar, but there’s still time to join us!

📅 Coming Up in October:
💤 ITS/SIDS – October 21 | 12:30–2:30 PM

🌳 Outdoor Play & Learning Environment – October 22 | 6:00–9:00 PM

📚 Make Reading Fun! Strategies for Increasing Literacy Engagement in School-Age Programs – October 26 | 6:30–8:30 PM

🌟 Creating Positive School-Age Experiences: Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors – October 27 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Also, take a look at more training opportunities coming next month. Keep an eye out for more details!

💻 Need training on your own schedule? Don’t forget about our 100+ on-demand trainings!

Visit us @ www.swcdcinc.org to register!

10/10/2026

Region A Director’s Meeting is coming up!

Working with IEPs or IFSPs? Join us on November 18th from 12:30–2:30 PM

2 Contact Hours available
Bring a lunch—dessert will be provided!
Gently used children’s clothing will also be available.

📍 1528 Webster Rd., Sylva, NC
📅 November 18th | ⏰ 12:30–2:30 PM

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_NvA2m53nUyWwwAiG5A6x1beyywwRPfH_oE_o6ssRTRIjhg/viewform