Fri., May 24

Friends Sports Bar and Grill, Belmont  - Gastonia

Sat., May 25, 9 a.m.

Belmont Police Department  - Gastonia

Annual 5K raising funds for Belmont’s Police Department. Race begins at 9am.

Thu., May 30, 8 p.m., Fri., May 31, 8 p.m., Sat., June 1, 8 p.m., Sun., June 2, 2:30 p.m., Thu., June 6, 8 p.m., Fri., June 7, 8 p.m. and Sat., June 8, 2:30 & 8 p.m.

The Little Theatre of Gastonia  - Gastonia

Price: $12-$15 This musical follows three girls as they leave their hometowns behind to try and make it big in Nashville. Features many country music favorites including: "Stand By Your Man," "9-to-5" and "These Boots Are Made For Walking."

Sat., June 22, 1 p.m.

Stowe Park  - Gastonia

Community celebration and festival commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Sat., Sept. 7, 10 a.m.

Gaston County Public Library  - Gastonia

Price: free Interactive multi-media presentation of essential information for adults considering beginning or resuming a college education, including choosing a career field, career outlooks, financial aid, the application process, school accreditation, and more. Free public event presented by Gaston County Public Library and Belmont Abbey College / Adult Degree Program. No reservation required. Information: 704-868-2164 / Dial 4.

Sat., Oct. 26, 2 p.m.

Gaston County Public Library  - Gastonia

Price: free Award-winning author Robert Inman discusses his new novel, The Governor's Lady (John F. Blair, Publisher - September 2013). Free public event for adults and older students presented by Gaston County Public Library and Friends of the Gaston County Public Library. No reservations required for individuals and families. Advance reservations required for organized groups. Copies of book will be available for personal purchase & author autograph, courtesy of Park Road Books. Light refreshments served. Information: 704-868-2164 / Dial 4.

Sat., Nov. 23, 2 p.m.

Gaston County Public Library  - Gastonia

Price: free A multi-media presentation by Dr. Melinda Ratchford exploring the history, politics, myths and theories behind the November 22, 1963 assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Free public event appropriate for older students and adults presented by Gaston County Public Library. No reservations required for individuals and families. Advance reservation required for organized groups. Information: 704-868-2164 / Dial 4.