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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 >

September 9, 2026 Treehouse Story Time Learn More Belmont Bookshop Venue Info 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 6:30 AM (704) 461-8060 Join us for story time in the Treehouse! We offer weekly story time in our Treehouse reading nook. Complimentary and open to the public, it's hosted by Belmont Bookshop teammates or volunteers. Story Time usually lasts about 15-20 minutes, depending on the crowd. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 28, 2026 Belmont Abbey College Developmental Women's Soccer vs CSA Learn More Belmont Abbey Athletics Venue Info Belmont, NC, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM 704-461-6693 Belmont Abbey College Developmental Women's Soccer vs CSA < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 20, 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 19, 2026 South Fork Run Club Learn More Confluence South Fork Venue Info 117 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032, USA 1:15 PM Time: - 2:15 PM 704-879-4175 South Fork Run Club welcomes all runners and walkers! We meet at Confluence in Cramerton, Stowe Conservacy in Belmont and the River Room in McAdenville. Follow us on Social Media for exact location and updates. { --stroke-style: none;--stroke-thickness: 6px; } .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) { } < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

September 12, 2026 Conversational Spanish @ Belmont Learn More Belmont Public Library Venue Info 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-461-8272 Join us for Conversational Spanish with Ana Martinez and brush up on your Spanish language skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

December 12, 2026 ECA Monthly Craft Day Learn More Lucile Tatum Center Venue Info 959 Osceola St, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:00 AM Time: - 1:00 PM 704-866-3607 Do you have sewing or crafting projects that you're working on? If so, and you want to join other crafters, this monthly event may be for you! Bring your project and supplies and join Extension & Community Association (ECA) volunteers to connect with others and work on your project. There is no cost to participate. For more details contact Linda Minges: linda_minges@ncsu. edu or 704-866-3607 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 1, 2026 Tween Time @ 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 Rising 4th-7th graders are welcome to join us monthly for events designed just for them! https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7965 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >