community events: Weekly Happenings - 7/21 - 7/27 - 07/21/17 06:38 AM

7/21
        Summer Movie Series • Sunset • Dallas Park7/22
        Lincolnton Comic Con • Lincoln County Citizens Center • 10am to 6pm • Tickets at the door. $5 per person, ages 12 and under free!7/23 – 29
        25th Moravian Music Festival — Opening Weekend • Winston-Salem • Choral, handbell, and instrumental performances will celebrate colonial sounds, while workshops and lectures will explore Moravian music history. Learn more: (336) 725-0651 or moravianmusicfestival.org.         Summer Storytelling Retreat and Adventure — Opening Weekend • Asheville • Storyteller Connie Regan-Blake brings insightful exercises, and feedback to help aspiring storytellers create and polish stories. … (1 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 5/12 through 5/18 - 05/12/17 07:44 AM

5/11-5/13
        Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Bluegrass Festival • Denton • Enjoy a talented lineup of bluegrass artists, meet the bands, and jam with fellow bluegrass lovers at this 37th annual festival. Food and camping will also be available. Learn more: (336) 859-2755 or dentonfarmpark.com. 5/12
        Charlotte Folk Society Gathering: Concert and Jams Featuring Tellico • Charlotte • Known for their “Appalachia-cana” sound, Asheville band Tellico creates memorable music with their authentic lyrics, strong voices, and mastery of instruments, which include guitar, fiddle, bass, Dobro, pedal steel guitar, mandolin, and clawhammer banjo. Learn more: (704) 563-7080 or folksociety.org. 5/13
        Spring … (1 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 4/21 through 4/27 - 04/20/17 05:41 PM

4/21-22
        Cherry Blossom Festival • Cherryville • Annual festival attracts huge crowds to downtown. Enjoy food, local vendors, entertainment, carnival rides, kids’ activities, a 5K, and a band. Learn more: (704) 435-3451 or cherryvillechamber.com.4/21-23
        Savor Blowing Rock • Blowing Rock • Head downtown and enjoy wine, craft beers, shopping, food, music, and the blooms of the season at this four-day festival, which celebrates all of the tastes of spring. Learn more: (828) 295-7851 or savorblowingrock.com. 4/21
        Movie – “Doctor Strange” • Charles R. Jonas Library • Lincolnton • 2 to 4pm4/22
        Hickory Gun & Knife Show • Hickory … (0 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 3/31 through 4/6 - 03/31/17 05:37 AM

3/25 – 5/7
Through an Artist’s Eyes: Gaston County School Art Show • The Gaston County Museum has partners with Gaston County School to present artwork from the county’s elementary, middle, and high school students. Come celebrate some budding artists!3/31
Senior Games Performing Arts • Gaston County Parks and Recreation, Adult Recreation Center • 6pm4/1
Farmers Markets Opening Day Lincoln County Farmers Market • Denver Market (Rescue Squad Park) • 8am to noon Lincoln County Farmers Market • Downtown Lincolnton Market (Water Street) • 7am to noon Foothills Farmers’ Market (Shelby) • 8am to noon Davidson Farmer’s Market • 8am to noon Tourism … (2 comments)

community events: It's Farmers Market Season! - 03/27/17 07:23 PM

Many local farmers markets are starting their spring schedule this weekend. Supporting our local farmers gives back to our communities. It’s also a good feeling to know where your food is coming from and even talk to the farmer that grows it!
You’ll find more than produce at the local markets. Vendors sell fresh eggs, organic meats, plants, homemade cheeses, soaps, breads, flowers, and much more.
Local farmers markets
Lincoln County Farmers MarketOpening Day is April 1   
Denver Market (Rescue Squad Park) - Saturdays: 8am—noon
Downtown Lincolnton Market (Water Street) - Saturdays: 7am—noon
Market at DSS (Lincolnton) - Thursdays:  7am—noon
lincolncountyfarmersmarket.com
Foothills Farmers’ Market (Shelby)April 1 to November … (4 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 3/24 through 3/30 - 03/23/17 06:28 PM

3/24-26
Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Show • Hickory Metro Convention Center • Show includes a world-record-holding sapphire and a 112-pound ruby corundum! Adults 13 and over $5, children 12 & under free, chaperoned school, Scout, 4H, Church Youth and Retirement Home groups free.3/25
Gaston County Mulch Sale • Landfill • 8am to noon & 1 to 4pm • All vehicles loaded. Homeowners and businesses. $2 per scoop. Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival • Hickory Metro Convention Center • 9am to 5pm • Tickets for sale at the convention center. Sensory Storytime • Florence S. Shanklin Library • 9 to 10:30am … (1 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings: 3/10 - 3/16 - 03/10/17 06:28 AM

3/10
        Carolina Home & Garden Show • Hickory Metro Convention Center • Hickory • 12 to 5pm • www.carolinahomegardenshow.com3/11
        Inside Pitch Toy, Hobby, Sports and NASCAR Memorabilia Show • Hickory Metro Convention Center • Hickory • 9am to 4pm         Carolina Home & Garden Show • Hickory Metro Convention Center • Hickory • 10am to 5pm • www.carolinahomegardenshow.com         Denver Canine Club Adoption Event • Denver Canine Club • 10am to 2pm • Lincoln County Animal Services has partnered with Denver Canine Club and HATS to sponsor this Offsite Adoption Event. The adoption fee is $40 for dogs. This … (0 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings: February 17 - 23 - 02/16/17 05:01 PM

2/18
        Hickory Bird Fair • Hickory Metro Convention Center • 9am to 5pm • Pet birds, food, cages, and toys for birds.  There will be educational opportunities.  Adults $3, 12 and under free and over 65 free.         Sweets for your Sweetheart! • Belmont Branch – Gaston County Public Library • 11am to 12pm • Spread the love by tasting some delicious sweet treats!  Make a batch of your favorite sweets and bring to swap with other participants.  Don’t forget to include the recipe!  For adults 18 and over. 2/21
        Family Game Night • Stanley Branch – Gaston County … (1 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings: February 10 - 16 - 02/09/17 05:57 PM

2/10
        Senior Valentine Party • Dallas Senior Center • 2 to 4pm         Fancy Nancy Party • Gaston County Public Library – Stanley Branch • 4 to 5pm • Celebrate Valentine’s Day Fancy Nancy style. Come dressed in your best attire and enjoy refreshments and create an art activity. 2/13
        Movie Monday • Gaston County Public Library – Mount Holly Branch • 6 to 7:45pm • Enjoy watching a family friendly movie with snacks and activities. PJs welcome but not required.         Let’s Fall in Love Film Series – Sleepless in Seattle • Gaston County Public Library – Main … (0 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 2/3 to 2/9 - 02/02/17 05:01 PM
 
2/3
        Family Movie Fridays • Gaston County Public Library • Bessemer City Branch • 3:30 to 5:30pm         Cornhole Tournament • Citizens Resource Center • Dallas • 6:30 to 9pm • 704.922.2164 2/4
        Legacy Series Lecture: George Alexander Gray • Gaston County Museum • 1:30 to 2:30pm2/5
        Masters of Soul Concert - Lincoln County Concert Association • James Warren Citizens Center • Lincolnton • 3 to 5:30pm • Come celebrate Super Bowl Sunday 2017 with one of the top national-touring Motown tribute bands in the business. Saluting one of the greatest times in musical history, Masters of Soul … (0 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 1/27 to 2/2 - 01/26/17 09:13 AM

1/28
A Snowy Day Craft Program, inspired by Ezra Jack Keat’s classic book, A Snowy Day • Gaston County Public Library – Main Branch • Gastonia • 10am to 4pm1/30
Let’s Fall in Love Film Series – Roman Holiday • Gaston County Public Library – Main Branch • 6pm1/31
Pushing the Limits of Knowledge • West Lincoln Branch Library • Vale • 6 to 7pm • Pushing the Limits is a program the West Lincoln Library is providing due to being one of 110 libraries in the county to receive a Rural Gateways grant. During this first session of four the book "The … (0 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 1/20 to 1/26 - 01/19/17 07:29 PM

1/21
Hickory Jr. Woman’s Club Art Festival • Hickory Museum of Art • 2 to 4pm • View artwork from area students on exhibit in HMA's Education Wing. An awards ceremony and reception will be held at 2pm in Coe Gallery. Free and open to the public. LCPR Running Group • Block Street Gym • Lincolnton • 7:30am • Lincoln County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a 10-week running group beginning on January 21st. The group will meet on Saturdays at 7:30am at Block Smith Gym (130 Rhodes St., Lincolnton). Everyone (18 and up) from beginners to seasoned runners … (0 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 1/13 to 1/19 - 01/12/17 06:26 PM

1/13
        Disney Day • Gaston County Public Library – TECH @Lowell Branch • 3:30 to 5pm • The magic of Disney is coming to your library! Celebrate your favorite characters with crafts, snacks, and more!         Big Band and Swing Dance Weekend (Friday and Saturday) • Omni Grove Park Inn • Asheville • Dance to big band and swing music all weekend. Come for the concert each night, or spend the weekend at the Grove Park with a hotel package. Learn more: (800) 438-5800 or groveparkinn.com. 1/14
        Human Canvas: The Art of Tattoo Opening – Presented by Gaston County Museum … (1 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 12/16 - 22 - 12/15/16 02:35 PM

12/16
        “The Polar Express” • Gaston County Public Library – Stanley Branch • 3 to 5pm • Come in your PJs, enjoy popcorn as you watch the movie!         McAdenville Yule Log Ceremony, Parade and Festival • McAdenville • 5:30pm 12/17
        Children's Christmas Party • Charles R. Jonas Library • Lincolnton • 10am to 12pm • Festive holiday fun for the whole family. Listen to a Christmas story, play holiday games and make festive crafts. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here as well!         2016 GCACE Christmas Pawty • Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement on Leisure Lane … (0 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 12/9 through 12/15 - 12/08/16 06:06 PM

12/9
        Family Movie Night “Finding Dory” • Gaston County Public Library – Bessemer City Branch • 3:30 to 5:30pm         Dallas Christmas Parade • 4pm         Ornaments and Cards • Gaston County Public Library – Dallas Branch • 4:30 to 5:45pm • Stop by the library to make an ornament for the tree and to sign a card to be sent to a soldier. 12/10
        Jingle, Jolly, Joys Day Camp sponsored by the Arts Council of Lincoln County • Lincoln Cultural Center • Lincolnton • 10am to noon         Cherryville Christmas Parade • Cherryville • 10:30am         Christmas Multi-Vendor … (0 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 11/18 through 11/24 - 11/17/16 08:20 AM

11/18
Knights vs. Dragon • Gaston County Public Library – Mt. Holly Branch • 3:30pm • Come train and see if you can defeat the mighty library dragon! For grades 3 - 5.  Registration is required and limited to 20. Dinosaur Movie • Gaston County Public Library – Cherryville Branch • 4pm • Who doesn’t love a good dinosaur story? Join them for a family-friendly dino movie. Handmade for the Holidays Pottery, Jewelry, Art and Craft Show • Lincoln Cultural Center • Lincolnton • 5 to 9pm Hickory Christmas Parade • 6pm 11th Annual Hickory Hoedown – Clogging Festival • Hickory Metro Convention Center … (1 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 11/11 through 11/17 - 11/10/16 10:54 PM

11/12
        Lincolnton Chalk Walk 2016 • E Main Street • Lincolnton • 9am         West Lincoln Middle School PTO Craft Fair • West Lincoln Middle School • Vale • 9am to 2pm         Adult Recipe Swap • Gaston County Public Library – Belmont Branch • 11am • Participants can make their favorite dish and bring it to share; bring a copy of the recipe so that it can be swapped with other participants.  For adults 18 and older.           The Shuck and Peel Party • Union Square • Downtown Hickory • 1 to 6pm • http://www.downtownhickory.com/events-pages/shuck-peel-party.html 11/14
        Big Bang … (1 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 11/4 through 11/10 - 11/03/16 06:50 AM

11/5
        Rock Springs Trail Opening • Rock Springs Park • Denver • 2 to 4pm • Come join as they officially open the newest hiking trail part of the Lincoln County Parks along with the Carolina Thread Trail. Following a brief ceremony and ribbon cutting, hike the trail and enjoy the beauty this great park has to offer.         Quilt Workshop • Hiddenite • Learn quilting techniques from one of four classes. Registration fee includes a morning coffee break, lunch, and a visit to Lucas Mansion for the Brushy Mountain Quilters Guild Exhibition. Learn more: (828) 632-6966, brushymountainquilters, or tripod.com.         … (0 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 10/28 to 11/3 - 10/27/16 11:45 AM
 
10/28
Costume Party • Gaston County Public Library – Stanley Branch • Stanley • 3 pm • Come dressed as your favorite character! Enjoy snacks and all the festivities. Downtown Candy Crawl • Downtown Hickory • 4 to 6 pm • Downtown Business Owners offer families an environment of safe trick-or-treating around Downtown Hickory. From 4 to 5 pm, businesses distribute treats to costumed children aged twelve and younger. No tricks, just treats! From 5 to 6 pm, the Guild of Hickory Community Theatre will host a Costume Contest with three categories: aged 0-6, aged 7-12, and families. Winners in each … (0 comments)

community events: Weekly Happenings - 10/20/16 10:13 AM
10/20 – 10/23
LEAF Festival • Black Mountain • theleaf.org10/21 – 10/22
Ghost Train Halloween Festival • Blowing Rock • tweetsie.com10/22
Stanley Creek Massacre 5K and 10K Race • Downtown Stanley • Stanley • http://bit.ly/2enZLwF Hoffman Hotel Ghost Tours • Dallas • http://bit.ly/2dSOdzg International Dinosaur Month – Dinosaur-themed arts, crafts, and storytime • Gaston County Public Library – Ferguson Branch • 10:30 to 11:30 am Saturday Monster Matinees – “Scooby-Doo” • Gaston County Public Library – Cherryville Branch • 11 am Create-a-Card • Gaston County Public Library – Main Library • Gastonia • 11 am • Scrapbooking enthusiasts have many options to create … (0 comments)