Events

Community Leadership & Emerging Leader Award Nominations
Honor the now and invest in what’s next!
Gaston Together is excited to announce our updated Community Leadership Awards. Each year, the awards will focus on leaders in specific ages groups.
This year, we will select the top 3 leaders under 30 in Gaston County. Anyone under the age of 30 who lives or works in Gaston County can be nominated. They should exemplify strong leadership qualities, contribute significantly to community involvement by volunteering (or working) for civic and/or non-profit organizations, and have achieved professional success.
You can access nomination instructions and selection criteria through the button below.
Gaston Together is excited to announce our updated Community Leadership Awards. In addition to the Community Leadership Award, we will also have an Emerging Leader Award. This youth award will be awarded to Gaston County high schoolers (grades 9 - 12) who demonstrate leadership in the community.
You can access the nomination form and selection criteria through the button below.

National Talk Like a Pirate Day
Talk like a pirate with a friend or family member
Visit a business that encourages you to talk like a pirate
Invite someone over to watch a pirate themed movie

National Girls Night
Invite some friends over to hangout. You can try:
making a craft
completing a puzzle
watching a show
making a meal together

Faith & Blue Weekend
Faith & Blue Weekend is October 10th - 12th!
The National Faith & Blue Weekend facilitates safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.
The weekend will include community breakfasts, music, an ecumenical service, and more!
We will share additional details as they become available!
Friday, October 10th
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9:00 AM: Breakfast then litter clean up
Maylo Church
3:00 PM: Car seat check and smoke detector registration
Ranlo Fire Department.
Saturday, October 11th
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8:30 AM: Breakfast followed by a prayer walk through Ranlo
Ranlo Baptist
3:00 PM: Touch a Truck Event
Ranlo Baseball Field
Sunday, October 12th
Join us Sunday, October 12th for the Faith, Justice, & Unity March and Faith & Blue Weekend Closing Ceremony. There will be a community march from the Rotary Pavilion in Gastonia to CaroMont Health Park. Following the march, there will be a performance by a community choir, an ecumenical service, and speakers.
3:30 PM - 4:40 PM: Free hot dogs at the Rotary Pavilion (Gastonia, NC)
5:00 PM: Faith, Justice, & Unity March from the Rotary Pavilion to CaroMont Health Park (Gastonia, NC)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Closing Ceremony at CaroMont Health Park (Gastonia, NC)
Monday, October 13
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9:00 AM: Coffee with First Responders and Faith Leaders
Support the Faith & Blue Weekend!
Click the button below to learn more about ways to support Faith & Blue Weekend through donations and sponsorships.

Faith & Blue Weekend: Faith, Justice, & Unity March | Closing Ceremony
Join us Sunday, October 12th for the Faith, Justice, & Unity March and Faith & Blue Weekend Closing Ceremony. There will be a community march from the Rotary Pavilion in Gastonia to CaroMont Health Park. Following the march, there will be a performance by a community choir, an ecumenical service, and speakers.
3:30 PM - 4:40 PM: Free hot dogs at the Rotary Pavilion (Gastonia, NC)
5:00 PM: Faith, Justice, & Unity March from the Rotary Pavilion to CaroMont Health Park (Gastonia, NC)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Closing Ceremony at CaroMont Health Park (Gastonia, NC)
This event is free. Please register for the event on Eventbrite using the form below or through the “Eventbrite” button.

National Day of Encouragement
Take a moment to appreciate all the progress you have made.
Text friends a spontaneous message of encouragement.
Tell someone you are proud of them.

National Grandparents' Day
Give your grandparents a call today
Plan an intergenerational activity
Share some stories

National Cheese Pizza Day
Go out for pizza
Invite friends or family over for pizza
Try to make your own pizza!