Title One World One Sky August 31, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Schiele Museum 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE 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.

Title Charleston Dirty Birds at 2026 Gastonia Ghost Peppers August 23, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CaroMont Health Park 800 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Step into the excitement of Atlantic League baseball as the Gastonia Ghost Peppers take on the competition at Caromont Health Park in the heart of downtown Gastonia! Watch top-tier professional talent battle it out in a high-energy, fan-friendly atmosphere where every pitch brings the crowd to life. Make a night of it by exploring downtown Gastonia before or after the game, with local restaurants, breweries, and shops just steps from the stadium. From first pitch to final out, a Ghost Peppers game is the perfect mix of thrilling baseball and vibrant downtown fun.

Title Make It Mondays @ Main June 22, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Drop by the Main Library Story Nook this summer and create a new craft each week! https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7903

Title Holy Angels Instant Interviews June 12, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bliss Gallery 25 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Bring your heart to work every day. We're Hiring for Over 20 Positions! We have amazing opportunities for people with large hearts here at Holy Angels! No appointment necessary. Instant interviews. Take a look at what careers we have available. Share this page with someone you know who would love our mission. We're hiring:* Direct Support Professionals* Nurses* Med Techs* Environmental Services* Other positions across our organization See our list of available positions. Interviews are held at between 10am and Noon at:Holy Angels, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, NC 28012

Title 1776 | Opening Night! June 19, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Joy Performance 202 S Railroad Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence...if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence. 1776 is a musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. The show is based on the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, telling a story of the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document. The show premiered on Broadway in 1969 where it received acclaim and won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Tickets may be purchased at http://www.kmlt.org/, tickets@kmlt.org, or by calling the Joy 704-730-9408. Adult tickets are $20, Students, Senior Citizens, and Groups of 12 or more of any age are $10. Season members of all levels make a reservation at tickets@kmlt.org or call 704-730-9408.

Title Save the Date: LitFest 2026 September 5, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Belmont Bookshop's 2nd Annual Literary Festival returns to Belmont, NC on September 5th, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend) . Author names, vendor applications, and more to be announced soon! Sign up for notifications and details!

Title Scrappers ECA Specialty Group March 5, 2027 Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM GC CoOp 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034, United States VENUE INFO LEARN MORE 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

Title Hall of Fame Race July 3, 2026 Time: - Carolina Speedway 6335 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Carolina Speedway 2026 Race Schedule March 1 — Monster Trucks 5 — Steve Heintz Memorial — Open Practice 6 — Steve Heintz Memorial — Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series, Carolina Sprint Tour, Street Stock, Pro 4, Crown Vic, Southern Wedge Late Model Association 7 — Steve Heintz Memorial — Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Southern Wedge Late Model Association, Southern Vintage April 3 — First Points Race — Late Model, SEHA, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic 10 — Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4, Southern Vintage 17 — Southern Wedge Late Model Association, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 24 — USCS Sprint Car Series + Other Divisions TBA May 1 — Late Model, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 8 — Carolina Sprint Tour, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 15 — Mid-East Mania — Modified, Street Stock + Other Divisions TBA 22 — River Wars — Renegade Sportsman, Street Stock, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4, Southern Vintage 29 — Late Model (LMS Rules), Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 June 5 — Carolina Sprint Tour, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 12 — Monster Thunder Bomber, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Crown Vic, Southern Vintage, MMSA 19 — Late Model, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 26 — Late Model, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 July 3 — Hall of Fame Race — Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 (Fireworks) 10 — USCS Sprint Car Series + Other Divisions TBA 17 — OFF 24 — Late Model, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 31 — Late Model, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 August 7 — Carolina Sprint Tour, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 14 — Shrine Race — Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series + Other Divisions TBA 21 — OFF 28 — Late Model, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 September 4 — River Wars — Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 11 — Late Points Race — Carolina Sprint Tour, Street Stock, Renegade Sportsman, Thunder Bomber, Crown Vic, Pro 4 17 — BAM Street Stock Battle Royale — Open Practice 18 — BAM Street Stock Battle Royale — Event Program TBA 19 — BAM Street Stock Battle Royale — Event Program TBA 25 — OFF October 1 — King of the Carolinas — Open Practice 2 — King of the Carolinas — Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series, Carolina Sprint Tour, SEHA + Other Divisions TBA 3 — King of the Carolinas — Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series, Southern Vintage + Other Divisions TBA 10 — $10,000 to Win Enduro Event 11 — Rain Date (Enduro Event)

Title Park-to-Park Roundtrip Bike Ride in Gastonia June 6, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Ferguson Park Ferguson Park, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for a roundtrip bike ride featuring three public parks in Gastonia, connected by the city’s growing network of greenways and local street routes. Surfaces are paved. Level of difficulty is moderate, due to hills and some brief on-street portions, where we share travel lanes with other vehicles. We will meet at Ferguson Park and ride Avon & Catawba Creek Greenways to Lineberger Park, then continue into downtown via the on-street bike route, and from there ride Highland Rail Trail and Highland Branch Greenway to picturesque Rankin Lake Park. There we rest and enjoy the view at the man-made reservoir, before returning to our start at Ferguson Park. On the way back we will rest in downtown Gastonia, where you will have the option to either patronize a local establishment at your own expense and return to your car on your own (if you had driven), or else resume with the Thread Trail guide straight down Marietta Street to your car at Ferguson Park. Once you get back to Ferguson Park, you may choose to explore more of Catawba Creek Greenway to the southeast on your own, for an additional 5.2 mile out-and-back ride. Trail Name: Avon & Catawba Creek Greenway, Highland Rail Trail, Highland Branch Greenway Address: Ferguson Park, 1401 Golf Course Dr, Gastonia NC 28054 Time: Meet at 9:30am. Ride will start at 9:45am and conclude at approximately 11:30am. Program Type: Bike ride Distance: Approximately 12 miles roundtrip (not including an optional 5.2-mile out-and-back add-on on your own at the end) Age Restrictions? 16 and up. Must be able to bicycle up hills and on low-traffic streets, in addition to the greenways. Dogs allowed? No Bathrooms available? Yes What to bring/wear: Comfortable, cool clothing, helmet, shoes appropriate for your type of bike pedal. Bring your own bicycle, helmet, and water. What is provided: First aid kit, sunscreen, packaged snacks

Title Gemstone Mining August 8, 2026 Time: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Schiele Museum 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Mine for gemstones in The Schiele's running-water sluice. Keep what you find!

Title Trivia Night August 20, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Confluence 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Trivia Night is where knowledge meets entertainment. Join us for a night of wit, wisdom, and wonder! Why guess when you can know? Get FREE clues through this link:https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/advertise-with-us { --stroke-style: none;--stroke-thickness: 6px; --tweak-text-block-background-color: initial; } .sqs-html-content { --tweak-text-block-padding: 6% 6% 6% 6%; --tweak-text-block-padding: initial; } { mix-blend-mode: var(--tweak-text-block-blend ) ; border-radius: var(--tweak-text-block-radius) ; } { --tweak-text-block-radius: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } { } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { }

Title Hagerstown Flying Boxcars at 2026 Gastonia Ghost Peppers August 2, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CaroMont Health Park 800 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Step into the excitement of Atlantic League baseball as the Gastonia Ghost Peppers take on the competition at Caromont Health Park in the heart of downtown Gastonia! Watch top-tier professional talent battle it out in a high-energy, fan-friendly atmosphere where every pitch brings the crowd to life. Make a night of it by exploring downtown Gastonia before or after the game, with local restaurants, breweries, and shops just steps from the stadium. From first pitch to final out, a Ghost Peppers game is the perfect mix of thrilling baseball and vibrant downtown fun.