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Title Cry Baby Book Club: August August 2, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE A quarterly gathering for those who love a good tearjerker and the emotional release that comes with it. Each season, we’ll dive into a deeply moving book guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings and spark meaningful conversation. Whether it’s exploring poignant relationships, profound losses, or stories of resilience, this book club is your space for a shared "quarterly catharsis. " Come for the tears, stay for the connection—meet like-minded readers, share your thoughts, and leave feeling lighter, uplifted, and part of a community that embraces the beauty in sadness. August's Catharsis:Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinSam and Sadie—two college friends, often in love, but never lovers—become creative partners in a dazzling and intricately imagined world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality. TRIGGER WARNINGS:Chronic pain & disability Death of a loved oneSuicide (off-page reference) Mass shooting / gun violence (significant event later in the story) Terrorism themes (related to the shooting) Abusive relationship (emotional manipulation) Sexual assault (not graphic) Infertility / miscarriage themes (brief) Depression, loneliness / isolation Friendship strain & betrayal Toxic work culture

Title Scott Randolph - “The Battle of Crooked Billet” June 23, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Mount Holly Museum 131 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE • The Battle of the Crooked Billet – a local battle fought in modern day Hatboro, where Scott grew up. It’s Bucks County’s only American Revolution battle. It is part of the Valley Forge Story and demonstrates that the fight for independence was, in fact our first Civil War. Event Details: https://mycalendar.page/proj_EOkEjoFmQm44TJEJE8pnj/eyJldmVudCI6ImV2ZW50X3E3aTZBcjkxaGk5c1g2RDA3RlB3ciJ9?guest=guest_1iWqAGNhSBytBW0McvUkA&utm_source=ics&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=footer

Title Vineyard Tour & Tasting July 18, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Veronét Vineyards & Winery 1549 Ike Brooks Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE TICKETS REQUIRED - LIMITED SPACE - CLICK LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO BUY YOUR TICKETVineyard Tour & TastingJoin us as you are taken on a private group experience of Veronét. You will learn about our vineyards and winemaking while enjoying a selection of 5 wine pours and nibbles to snack on. You will start with a pour of our brut cuvée sparkling wine in our rustic tasting room, followed by a brief walk into the vineyard to learn about our vines. Next, you will be taken into our beautiful winery space to explore the production floor and learn about the winemaking process while you enjoy your second wine pour. The tour ends with a curated tasting of 3 final wines and accompanying charcuterie snacks in one of our 2nd floor private rooms overlooking the vineyards and winery production floor. Comfortable and durable footwear is recommended. Space is limited. Please note, your vineyard tour experience will vary seasonally as vines are dormant in the winter, usually waking up with first buds by April, full vine growth in June, large grape clusters with color change for red grapes in July, followed by harvest in August and foliage decline until mid-October when they become dormant again. No outside food allowed - Must be 21+ - No refunds available

Title Goat Island Games June 6, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Goat Island 141 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE What started in 2016 as a fun-filled day with a disc golf tournament plus a few tournament games has grown into an event that draws people from all over! We've added even more over the years, including the 5K, the 5-Miler, mountain biking, fishing tournaments, yoga, workouts, and pickleball. Date: NEW RESCHEDULED DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Location: All the games (except pickleball) will take place on or around our 30-acre Goat Island Park, nestled in the South Fork Catawba River, in from Downtown Cramerton

Title ACA Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Training June 8, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Whitewater Center U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Swiftwater Rescue training is for wilderness professionals who work in whitewater as a guide, safety boater, or video boater and wishes to expand their capabilities in managing emergencies and utilizing basic rescue techniques while on the river. For more information: https://whitewater.org/instruction/swiftwater-rescue/

Title ADULT SKATE-GASTONIA September 4, 2026 Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Kates Skating Rink 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for the Sip & Skate Adult Night at Kate's Skating Rink in Gastonia, NC, on the first Friday of every month starting January 2026! This exciting event runs from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM, featuring an evening of skating, drinks, and live music provided by a DJ spinning your favorite tracks. Admission is $15, with skate rental available for an additional $5. Please note that attendees must be 21+ to drink and 18+ to skate. A waiver and ID will be checked at the entrance. It's the perfect opportunity for adults to unwind, have fun, and relive some nostalgic skating memories. Don't miss out – we'll see you on the rink! For more information, visit http://KatesOnline.com/. Location: 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC.

Title Juneteeth Celebration June 27, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Cherryville Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 27 | 5–8 p.m. Bill Edwards Park, 406 South Jacobs Street, Cherryville The City of Cherryville’s Juneteenth Celebration will feature: DJ entertainment Food trucks Inflatables and games Guest speakers Vendors and community activities The event is free and family-friendly.

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.

Title LEGO® Challenge @ Belmont July 28, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Belmont Library 125 North Central Avenue, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Sharpen your creativity, fine motor, and problem solving skills while having fun building with LEGO®! This drop-in program is appropriate for Pre-K through Grade 5. All LEGO® will be provided. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5657

Title Fourth of July Celebration: Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers July 3, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Whitewater Center U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for an unforgettable Fourth of July Celebration featuring live performances by Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers and Andy Thomas. Experience Independence Day with a lively atmosphere filled with music and festivities, bringing the community together for a memorable celebration!