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November 19, 2026 Collage Art 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 Create your own artwork by layering pictures, stickers, and pieces of paper. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=8976 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

April 2, 2027 ADULT SKATE-GASTONIA Learn More Kates Skating Rink Venue Info Gastonia, NC, USA 4:00 PM Time: - 7:00 PM 704-864-7007 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

February 15, 2027 Homeschool Day: Earth Day Learn More Daniel Stowe Conservancy Venue Info 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 8:00 AM Time: - 11:00 AM 704-825-4490 Celebrate Earth Day with a hands-on learning experience at Daniel Stowe Conservancy! Homeschool students will explore birds, seeds, and pond ecosystems, use microscopes to observe nature up close, and enjoy the Adventure Trail and Prairie Castle Playground. Educators will be stationed at learning stations throughout the conservancy, and families are welcome to explore at their own pace while discovering the wonders of the natural world. Pre-registration is required to attend. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 11, 2026 Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 9:30 AM Time: - 10:15 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. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 17, 2026 Board Game Night Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM (704) 461-8060 Looking for a fun, low-key way to spend a Thursday evening? Board Game Night at Belmont Bookshop takes place on the third Thursday of every month from 6–8 p.m. and welcomes players of all experience levels. Whether you’re a longtime board game fan or just looking to try something new, this monthly gathering offers a relaxed, social atmosphere centered around community and play. Located in the heart of Belmont , the Bookshop is just steps away from downtown shops, restaurants, and dessert spots—making it easy to turn game night into a full evening out. Visitors looking for details about Board Game Night or other events hosted by Belmont Bookshop are encouraged to check the Bookshop’s website for the most up-to-date information. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 25, 2026 Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 9:30 AM Time: - 10:15 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. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 17, 2026 November Blind Date Book Club (#1, #2, #3) Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM (704) 461-8060 It's like a "traditional" book club, but with a twist: you have no idea what you're about to read. We curate the books and give you hints to help in your selection. After you reveal your choice, take some time to read and savor the book. Then, your other "blind date bookers" will gather to discuss and get to know one another! Books  Surprises  Community    Blind Date with a Book Club Book This Month's Theme: tbd PLEASE NOTE:Books #1, #2, & #3 will be meeting on Tuesday, November 17Books #4 #5, & #6 will be meeting on Wednesday, November 18 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 9, 2026 Belmont Abbey College Women's Cross Country vs Royal Challenge Learn More Belmont Abbey Athletics Venue Info Belmont, NC, USA 10:30 AM Time: - 1:30 PM 704-461-6693 Belmont Abbey College Women's Cross Country vs Royal Challenge < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

January 6, 2027 Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Learn More The Rooster Venue Info 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM 704-616-0291 Every Wednesday we host our Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. Our Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians. Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

January 24, 2027 SUNDAY FUNDAY- BOTH LOCATIONS Learn More Kates Skating Rink Venue Info Gastonia, NC, USA 8:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-864-7007 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

January 1, 2027 Little Learners Learn More Whitewater Center Venue Info 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 6:59 PM 704-391-3900 With new topics every Wednesday, Little Learners combines a fun educational component with a hands-on activity, allowing children to explore nature, science and their own creativity. Learn more and register: https://whitewater.org/little-learners/ < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 4, 2026 Gaston Draws Adult Sessions Learn More Gaston County Museum Venue Info 131 W Main St, Dallas, NC 28034, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-922-7681 Gaston Draws: The Figure Series Join us for free figure drawing sessions in 2026! Museum Launching Free Figure Drawing Series *Image courtesy of artist Lisa Livengood, 2025 Dallas, NC – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is hosting a year-long series of live-model figure drawing sessions starting Wednesday, January 7, in the Anne Biggers Furr Learning Station, 205 W. Main St., Dallas. “Gaston Draws: The Figure Series” is made possible by a grant from the Gaston Arts Council, with support from the North Carolina Arts Council. Sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is required for each session, below: Adult Session Open Call Portrait Session “Figure drawing spans the entire history of humanity beginning with the earliest cave drawings in the Paleolithic era and becoming the foundation of artistic training in the Renaissance,” says Alexandrea Pizza, director of the Art & History Museum. “Some of the world’s most cherished works of art, such as Leonardo’s “Mona Lisa” and Michaelangelo’s “The Creation of Adam” on the Sistine Chapel ceiling were born from years of the artists’ studying the human form through figure drawing, painting, and sculpting. Today, artists continue to study the human figure through the anatomy and movement of live models. Figure drawing remains one of the most historically important practices in the history of art,” she says. “Figure drawing sessions, unlike traditional art classes, are not instructor-led,” says Alexander Brooks, Community Engagement Manager for the Art & History Museum. “Participants focus on their own style, although a facilitator is on site to guide the models through poses and keep the session on schedule.” Three different options are offered throughout the series: Open Call, which is open to artists 13 and older and features clothed models; Adult, which is open to anyone 18 and older and features nude models; and Portrait, which is open to those 13 and older. “During the Open Call and Adult sessions, the models change poses on a timed schedule, either one, three or five minutes, prompted by the facilitator, while the models in the Portrait sessions maintain a single pose for the duration of the session,” Brooks explains. Artists of all skill levels are welcome to attend, must bring their own art supplies, and will be expected to sign a contract which outlines strict policies regarding model privacy and artist conduct. Sessions will be held on the following dates from 6:00-8:00 pm: Adult Sessions will be held on the first Wednesday of every month in 2026: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2. Open Call Sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of every month of 2026: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16. Portrait Sessions will be held on the last Wednesday of every other month in 2026: February 25, April 29, June 24, August 26, October 28, December 30. For more information, please call the Museum at 704-922-7681 or visit the website at www.gastoncountymuseum.org. Admission to the Museum is free. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 11:00am – 4:00pm. For more information, visit www.gastoncountymuseum.org. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >