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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 2011
Page
10
Spotlight by Liz Williams highlights Lauren Letts and The Gazette's loyal readers in a feature framing their contributions and connections to the paper's community. The piece underscores dedication and local engagement across pages and events.
The Bluegrass Project wraps a two day educational program at Gaston School of the Arts with a 7:30 to 9 p.m. concert featuring Jason Burleson Reg ge Harris Darin Aldridge Rachel Johnson and Dwayne Anderson. Tickets are five dollars and support the program. The event is at 825 Union Road Bethel Elementary in Clover DC hosts a Country Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with pony rides as the main fundraiser.
Community Editor Will MacDonald invites families to Clover Elementary at 6000 SC 55 Clover South Carolina for a country fair carnival. Activities include face painting balloon twisting bingo games a cornhole tournament hula hoop pie eating and clogging contests. McDowell Nature Preserve animals will appear. Admission is 1 game tickets 1 each or a 10 wristband. Proceeds support 20 plus enrichment programs and 2011 2012 school year improvements including lab tech upgrades new picnic tables shelter electricity fans benches and the 2012 Summer Reading Program.
Gaston Chapter 2070 AARP meets to share vacation stories at First Presbyterian Church Gastonia with a covered-dish lunch and a Crisis Assistance Ministry drive. Also, Terrific Toddler Tuesday at Gaston County Museum in Dallas includes crafts and log cabin making, with a $2 fee for nonmembers. John Chavis Middle School PTO hosts a family friendly 5K fundraiser on Oct 29 with early registration pricing and T-shirts. For details call 704-922-7681 or 704-435-6045.
A roundup of local events includes MEPOOR MAN'S SUPPER at Mayle United Methodist Church with a $5 meal featuring pintos and cornbread. MECUSTOMER APPRECIATION at Akers Pharmacy offers free hot dogs, health screenings, shredding, and giveaways. Proceeds from DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS YARD SALE support Gaston County scholarships. Various yard sales, a run for York Place Children’s Home, and the York Chester Music and Arts Festival highlight community fundraising efforts across Gastonia, Lowell, and York.
Crowder's Mountain Fire & Rescue with the National Fire Protection Association observed Fire Prevention Week 2011. Door-to-door checks replace damaged or out-of-date detectors free of charge and installations are provided. Students at Chapel Grove H.H. Beam and Sadler Elementary learned fire safety, escape plans, and Sparky The Fire Dog appearances with a smokehouse demonstration. For more information call 704 867 4451 or 704 629 5353 or visit cmvif.org.
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