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December 4, 2026 Scrappers ECA Specialty Group Learn More Lucile Tatum Center Venue Info 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:00 AM Time: - 1:00 PM 704-866-3607 The ECA Scrappers is a specialty group of Gaston County Extension & Community Association. Members of this group enjoy paper crafting - from community projects to personal projects. Visitors are always welcomed at this monthly meeting time - a little business discussed, plus lots of crafting. For more info: linda_minges@ncsu. edu or call 704. 866. 3607 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 10, 2026 Annual 5k Trail Run/2k Walk & Half Pint Race Learn More Bit of Hope Ranch Venue Info 5001 CR Wood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA 2:30 AM Time: - 3:30 AM 704-862-0095 Bit of Hope Ranch Annual 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk & Half-Pint Race Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, for the Bit of Hope Ranch Annual 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk & Half-Pint Race! Enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience as you travel through wooded trails alongside rolling pastures on our 51-acre horse farm. With every step, you’ll help create opportunities for healing, growth, and connection through the life-changing power of horses. Whether you’re racing for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely walk with family and friends, or cheering on one of our youngest runners, every participant helps make a difference. Proceeds from this event support Bit of Hope Ranch’s equine-assisted mental health services, adaptive horseback riding program, and other life-changing services for children, families, veterans, and individuals throughout our community. Event Schedule Half-Pint Race: 8:30 AM 5K Trail Run: 9:00 AM 2K Walk: Begins immediately after the runners depart Registration & Packet Pick-Up Location: 5001 CR Wood Rd., Gastonia, NC 28056 Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up: Begins at 7:30 AM Registration Fees * 5K Trail Run: $35 ($30 through August 31) * 2K Walk: $35 ($30 through August 31) * Half-Pint Race: $15 Race shirts are included while supplies last. Shirts for walk-up registrations are available on a first-come, first-served basis if inventory remains. Come spend the morning with us, enjoy a unique trail experience, and help us continue our mission to Reach, Rescue, and Restore hurting children, families, and horses through equine-assisted therapies. Run for a cause. Walk for a purpose. Become a champion of healing. https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Gastonia/BitofHopeRanchTrailRun < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

June 17, 2027 Music Bingo Learn More Traust Brewing Venue Info 128 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 833-566-5563 Every WednesdayCome party with DJ Trish at music bingo every Wednesday! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 14, 2027 Valentine's Day Learn More Old Stone Steakhouse Venue Info 23 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 12:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-825-9995 Join us on Valentine's Day for the perfect romantic evening! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 28, 2026 Cherryville Christmas Tree Lighting Learn More Cherryville's Gazebo Mini-Park Venue Info 219 E Main St, Cherryville, NC 28021, USA 1:00 PM Time: - Bring them family and help us kick off the Christmas season with the lighting of the Who-Bilation Tree! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 10, 2026 Trivia Learn More Durty Bull Brewing Venue Info 126 S Trenton St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-671-2541 Trivia night at Durty Bull, test your knowledge and have a few drinks with friends. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 2, 2026 Backyard Astronomy Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 6:30 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-866-6900 The Schiele Museum’s James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater is home to an immersive experience unlike anything else in the area and is a “must-see” attraction during a visit to the museum. Explore the night sky with Big Bird and friends during One World, One Sky at the Planetarium inside the Schiele Museum of Natural History . In this planetarium show featuring beloved characters from Sesame Street , you’ll learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon. It’s the perfect introduction to space for your young astronomer! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 25, 2026 Belmont Abbey College Women's Volleyball vs Mount Olive Learn More Belmont Abbey Athletics Venue Info Belmont, NC, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-461-6693 Belmont Abbey College Women's Volleyball vs Mount Olive Streaming Video: http://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/abbeyathletics < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 10, 2026 DIY Gifts for Teens @ Main Learn More Gaston County Library Main Branch Venue Info 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 11:30 AM Time: - 12:30 PM 704-868-2164 Make gifts for family and friends ahead of the holidays. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=8977 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 10, 2026 Watershed Science Sunset Tour Learn More Venue Info 571 Stutts Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM Join Catawba Riverkeeper for a sunset cruise on North Carolina’s largest reservoir! Enjoy the wind in your hair and gorgeous sunset views while you learn about water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and the history of Lake Norman and the Catawba-Wateree River Basin aboard our 12'x40' commercial boat. Watershed Science Sunset Tours are open to the public on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM. Tours last 2 hours and depart from Stutts Marina (571 Stutts Road) in Mooresville, NC. Not only will you have an incredible time exploring Lake Norman, but you can feel good knowing that your ticket purchase supports Catawba Riverkeeper’s mission to preserve, protect, and restore local waterways! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 24, 2026 A Tana Empanada Food Truck Learn More Veronét Vineyards And Winery Venue Info 1549 Ike Brooks Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 12:30 PM info@veronetwine.com Their empanadas are THE BEST anywhere around; absolutely delicious - you won't want to miss out! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

August 25, 2027 TRIVIA Learn More Sammys Neighborhood Pub Venue Info 25 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-825-4266 Every TuesdayEvery Tuesday from 7-9pm, we are turning Trivia night into a high-energy, television-style game show experience!Led by none other than your favorite ringleader of fun, Garin Hyde, bringing massive energy, quick wit, and classic game show charm to the mic. No two nights are the same! We keep things fresh with a rotating line-up of wildly different themes - from pop culture deep-dives and retro music to sports, sci-fi, and everything in between. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >