Gaston Together
Monthly Newsletter
This Month's Featured Program
Proudest Kid in Gaston County Essay Contest
Each year, third grade students write essays about their community and one is chosen to be "Proudest Kid in Gaston County."
Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour
The tour teaches students about sites in Gaston County that are sources of community pride. The tour is a companion to the Essay Contest.
Article of the Month
Technically, the fastest Olympian just took bronze in speed climbing
By Emma Bowman
NPR
"After setting a couple world speed climbing records this week, American Sam Watson fell to China’s Peng Wu, who was then beaten by Indonesia’s Leonardo Veddriq. Veddriq took gold in 4.75 seconds."
September Ideas for Connecting with Others
Plan ahead with friends and family!
September 8
National Grandparents' Day
September 28
National Good Neighbor Day
Next Month's Healthy Gaston Topic
Men's Health
What is Men's Health
Men’s Health Through the Ages
Recipes: Health Bites for Men's Health Month
Preventive Care
Podcast of the Month
Breaking the Olympics
Today Explained
"Breaking will dance its way into the Olympics this summer. B-boy historian Alien Ness says this is destiny."
Just Call & Naloxone Training Programs
Just Call
Just Call encourages people to call for help during overdose emergencies and to ask for help with substance use disorder (SUD). Gaston Together gives presentation and shares information about who to call for help & why you should just call.
Naloxone Training
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