Bible Jubilee
Grace Baptist Church, 1185 Little Rd. in Newton, is hosting their 30th annual King James Bible Jubilee Wednesday through Thursday night in memory of Dr. Gil Massengill. For more information, call (828) 464-7055 or (828) 464-7088.
N.C. Saves
Gaston Community Action-Lincoln County has joined with the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service and Fifth Third Bank to host “N.C. Saves in Lincoln” through Sunday at the Citizens Center in Lincolnton. For more information, call (704) 748-9744.
Thursday’s Treats
CMC-Lincoln’s Diabetes Program will hold its last “Thursday’s Treats” event 9 a.m. Thursday at the Harris Teeter in Denver. Topic is “Guided Grocery Shopping Tour.” Participants will learn how to shop heart smart and diabetes friendly. For questions or to register, call (980) 212-6037.
Special Olympics
Special Olympics of Lincoln County will have their annual bowling competition with opening ceremonies starting 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pin Station in Newton. More than 200 athletes are expected to participate. For more information, contact Jeff Leonhardt at (704) 736-1098.
Prayer Conference
Lincolnton Church of God is hosting the Annual Western North Carolina Prayer Conference. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday. For more information, call (704) 717-0506.
LEDA
The Lincoln Economic Development Association will meet noon Thursday in the LEDA Board Room. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Rhonda Hunter at (704) 732-1511.
Republican Men
The Lincoln County Republican Men’s Club will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lincoln County Country Club. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
LKN Covekeepers
Lake Norman Covekeepers will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at the East Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department, 406 S. Pilot Knob Rd. in Stanley. Guest speaker will be from the Lincoln County Department of Public Works. For more information, contact Ben Benoit at (704) 489-6249.
Business seminar
The Small Business Center at Gaston College is hosting a business seminar for Chamber members and the Lincoln County Community on Thursday. Guest speaker Sherre DeMao will present “Marketing for Results: Secrets from Growth Companies in Down Economic Times.” To reserve a seat, contact the Chamber at (704) 735-3096.
Singing Convention
The Lincoln County Singing Convention will be 7-9 p.m. Friday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 1156 North Brook III School Rd. in Vale. For more information, call (704) 276-1529.
Girl Scout celebration
Lincoln County Girl Scouts will celebrate Girl Scouts around the world 7-8 p.m. Friday in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church basement in Lincolnton. The public is invited to attend the event, which is part of World Thinking Day. A total of 16 countries will be on display.
Blues concert
The Lincoln Cultural Center will host the Music Maker Foundation Blues Concert featuring Pat “Mother Blues” Cowen and Shelton Powe Jr., 7 p.m. Friday. For ticket prices, call (704) 732-9055.
Hunting class
Gaston Young Guns Shooting Sports and The South Fork Limb Hangers of Lincoln County, a chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, will host a free youth turkey hunting class 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Gastonia City Police Range classroom on Tulip Drive. For questions, call (704) 718-6427.
BBQ Fundraiser
Denver Wesleyan Church, 2381 N. Hwy. 16 in Denver, will host a Youth Mission Trip BBQ Fundraiser 11 a.m. Saturday.
Food pantry closed
The Two Fish and Five Loaves Food Pantry, sponsored by Without Walls Freedom Center, 118 Colonial Village Dr. in Lincolnton, will be closed Saturday for restocking. For more information or to donate, call (704) 240-4411.
Art training
The Arts Council of Lincoln County and the North Carolina Arts Council will offer a free training session for local artists 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lincoln Cultural Center. Guest speaker is Sarah Benoit of Creative Original Online Marketing. To pre-register, email the ACLC at artslincolnnc@gmail.com.
Lenten Quiet Day
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 315 N. Cedar St., will have a Lenten Quiet Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Jane Shooter, certified spiritual director and asst. director for Cleveland County DSS, will lead the retreat. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call (704) 732-9179 or email lukeepiscopalnc@bellsouth.net.
Church supper
The United Methodist Women’s group at First United Methodist Church, 303 N. Main Ave. in Maiden, is hosting a chicken pie and dumpling supper 4-7 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (828) 428-8739.
Piano concert
The Lincoln Cultural Center will host accomplished pianist Ricky Sharpe 7 p.m. Saturday in the Timken Performance Hall. A light reception will follow. Call (704) 732-9055 for more information.
Relay fundraiser
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2639 E. Hwy. 150 in Lincolnton, is hosting a “Bunko” Relay for Life fundraiser 7-9 p.m. Saturday. For more information, contact Joan Elmore at (704) 732-9284.
Photography Club
The Lincoln Photography Club will meet 7 p.m. Saturday in the Lincoln Cultural Center’s Community Room.
Supper, auction & concert
Mt. View Baptist Church, 5045 E. Maiden Rd. in Maiden, presents a free poor man’s supper and silent auction 5 p.m. Saturday in the Fellowship Hall. Bluegrass Gospel band the Cockman Family will perform at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken during the event to benefit Lake Norman native Gary Parker who has kidney cancer. Admission is free. For questions, call the church at (704) 483-5806.
Medicine drop-off
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will host a special unwanted medicine drop-off 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Acceptable items include over-the counter medications, vitamins and supplements, prescription and liquid medications (in leak-proof containers), syringes, medicated ointments and creams and all other unwanted medications
Rose Society
The Cleveland/Lincoln County Rose Society will discuss how to prune rose bushes during their next meeting 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Cooperative Extension Office building, 130 South Post Rd. in Shelby. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call (828) 428-3508.
Chorus concert
The Lenior-Rhyne Youth Chorus will perform 3 p.m. Sunday at the Citizens Center in downtown Lincolnton. The Lincoln County Concert Association is sponsoring the event.
Pastor Anniversary
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 7447 Old Plank Rd. in Stanley, is hosting two guest pastors 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday in celebration of Pastor Franklin E. Lowery’s 13th pastoral anniversary. For more information, call (704) 827-7966.
Diabetes meeting
CMC-Lincoln will host “Diabetes in the African-American Community” 6 p.m. Monday in the Lincoln Medical Plaza. For more information, call (980) 212-6037.
Blood drive
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is hosting a blood drive 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Denver Fire Department, 3956 N. Hwy. 16 in Denver.
EL Republican Women
East Lincoln Republican Women will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the East Lincoln Fire Dept on S. Pilot Knob Rd. in Stanley. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m.
Tools for Caregivers
Lincoln County Senior Services is hosting a series of meetings called “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in March and April at the James Warren Citizens Center in Lincolnton. Classes are free, and registration is required. For more information, contact Becky Putnam at (704) 736-8410.
“Griefshare”
First Baptist Church in Lincolnton is looking for people interested in participating in a “Griefshare” group. The group is for anyone suffering from grief over the loss of a friend or family member. Participants will be required to purchase a $10 workbook. For more information, contact Ernest Ekback at (704) 732-8047 or the church at (704) 732-1101.
Zumba classes
Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2582 Gastonia Hwy. in Lincolnton, is hosting Zumba classes 7:15 p.m. every Thursday. For details on cost of classes, call (704) 735-3768.
Zumba classes
Daniels Lutheran Church is hosting free Zumba classes 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. For more information, contact Sheldon Lutz at (704) 735-1280 or banana45boat@aol.com.
Spanish classes
Daniels Lutheran Church is hosting free Spanish classes for children 4 p.m. Sundays in the fellowship hall. For more details, contact Myra Heavner at (704) 732-6063 or myra@seacorpnc.com.
Book drive
The National Honor Society at Lincolnton High School is collecting books through March 2 for their second annual book drive. Individuals can donate new or gently used preschool books. The books will be distributed with assistance from two programs carried out by the Lincoln County Health Department, the Post Partum New Born Home Visiting Program and the Care Coordination for Children Program.
Pottery showcase
Pottery from the 2011-12 senior pottery workshops at Fat Cat Pottery and Rising Sun Pottery is on display through March 4 at the Lincoln Cultural Center. The Senior Showcase reception will be 10 a.m. Tuesday. For more information, call (704) 732-9053.
Pathways scholarships
Deadline to apply for a $1,000 Gaston College scholarship from Pathways Services is March 31. Applicants must have completed the 40-hour Peer Support Specialist training at Pathways and be a resident of Lincoln, Cleveland or Gaston County. Submit applications online at either www.gaston.edu or http://gcstars.gaston.edu/stars/.
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