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Title River Jam: Dalton Kiser & The Downwind July 11, 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 River Jam is the Whitewater Center’s signature outdoor concert series, bringing live music to the banks of the Catawba River all summer long. Held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from May through September, this free music series features a rotating lineup of local favorites and nationally touring artists spanning Americana, folk, bluegrass, soul, and rock. Guests are invited to relax by the river, grab food and drinks, and enjoy the energy of live music in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting. Pair the show with rafting, trail running, or sunset yoga for the full Whitewater Center experience. Know before you go: Concerts are free (parking fee applies) Music typically starts around 7:00 PM Runs May – September (Thurs–Sat nights)

Title Vicious Cycle 12 Hour MTB Relay Race September 26, 2026 Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Whitewater Center U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Race your bike solo or compete as a team to rack up as many points as possible in this multi-lap relay throughout the trail system. For more information and to register: https://whitewater.org/.../vicious-cycle-12-hour-mtb.../

Title Family Storytime @Main August 15, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for Storytime for the whole family! We have stories, songs and an interactive fun time planned for you and your littles. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7951

Title Brick by Brick – The Ultimate LEGO® Build Experience @ Main June 16, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Get ready for a LEGO® build like you’ve never experienced before! Join us for an exciting, hands-on LEGO experience hosted by Cody Wells, one of the most sought-after custom LEGO® artists in the country! Traveling the United States with custom pieces and creative challenges, Cody encourages creators of all ages to create and compete in this one-of-a-kind building event. Ideal for ages 5-13. Cody Wells, owner of C3Brix Studios, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO artists in the country. His clients range from private collectors and celebrities to the New York Hall of Science, New York Port Authority (for the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 World’s Fair) and beyond. Wells' work has been featured on "The Steve Harvey Show," "Good Day New York" and numerous other publications. All library programs are free to the public. No registration is required, and programs are open to individuals and families. Advanced registration is requested for groups of 8–10 or more people. Please call the hosting library branch before planning to attend. All library programs are subject to change. This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and the Gaston Arts Council. This series is also supported by the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library. Programs like this are made possible in part by the support of patrons like you—thank you!

Title A Very Cherry Who-Ville Christmas December 4, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Gazebo Mini-Park 219 East Main Street, Cherryville, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Come visit with The Grinch and Santa. Shop with our local merchants and holiday village vendors. Eat Green eggs and Ham at Home Folks Cafe or grab something at the food trucks on Grinch lane. Join our holiday dance party and take a slide down Mt. Crumpit. There is so much fun to be had at this Very Cerry Eho-Ville event.

Title Late Model July 24, 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 Summer Camp (ages 7+) June 29, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Little Bit of Art 900 S Fork Village Dr g3, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for our Summer Camp, designed for children ages 7 and up, where they can have FUN, LEARN, and CREATE unforgettable memories! Our Summer Art Camp at A Little Bit of Art offers a fantastic opportunity for your child to explore various art mediums, including ceramics, canvas and wood painting, clay hand-building, candle making, and glass fusing. Participants will complete approximately $396 worth of exciting projects. Camp runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with limited space available at a cost of $295 per child. A $100 deposit is required to reserve a spot, with the remaining balance due one week before the camp begins. Don't miss this chance for your child to express their creativity this summer!

Title Master Gardener Group of Gaston Co. Monthly Education Program January 21, 2027 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Gaston County Cooperative Center 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Monthly Master Gardener business meeting for all current Master Gardener Group of Gaston County Members.

Title Leadership in Action Part 1 August 29, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Rotary Pavilion Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N South St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Description: This is an in-person event Share:

Title PAWS AND READ - BOOK CLUB May 14, 2027 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe 508 Beaty Road, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Loading days...

Title GASTONIA LOCATION March 6, 2027 Time: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Kates Skating Rink 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE

Title Frame by Frame: Videography Basics for Teens @ Main July 10, 2026 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Learn how to create short-form videos you'll be excited to share in this five day class. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7961