๐ฑ Kings Mountain community mourns longtime minister Rev. Harry Queen
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- Kings Mountain community mourns longtime minister Rev. Harry Queen
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๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Harry Queen (shelbyinfo.com) โ Kings Mountain is mourning the loss of Rev. Harry Queen, an 88-year-old longtime resident and United Methodist minister who most recently led Lawndale Missionary Methodist Church. He is remembered by his wife of 68 years, Goldie, four children including a son in Kings Mountain, and a large extended family, with private services planned later.

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Wednesday December 17
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Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
Kings Mountain, NC Calendar , 100 South Piedmont Ave. , Kings Mountain
1:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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1-on-1 Technology Help In-Person
Mauney Memorial Library , 100 S. Piedmont Ave , Kings Mountain
10:00 am
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Sigmon Theatrical Presents: Mouse Saves Christmas
Kings Mountain, NC Calendar , 100 South Piedmont Ave. , Kings Mountain
3:30 pm
Friday December 19
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Learn Grow Play
Kings Mountain, NC Calendar , 100 South Piedmont Ave. , Kings Mountain
10:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Free Christmas Movie Event
Joy Performance Center , 202 S Railroad Ave , Kings Mountain
10:00 am
Sunday December 21
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Closed Sundays In-Person
Mauney Memorial Library , 100 S. Piedmont Ave , Kings Mountain
Wednesday December 24
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Library Closed In-Person
Mauney Memorial Library , 100 S. Piedmont Ave , Kings Mountain
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Tuesday December 16
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Legos + @Union Road Branch In-Person
Union Road Branch Library , Branch Library - Meeting Room , Gastonia
10:30 am
Wednesday December 17
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Toddler Time In-Person
Union Road Branch Library , Branch Library - Meeting Room , Gastonia
10:30 am
Friday December 19
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Handmade For the Holidays
Cleveland County Arts Council , 111 S Washington St , Shelby
9:00 am
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Story Time @ Union Road In-Person
Union Road Branch Library , Branch Library - Meeting Room , Gastonia
10:30 am
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