Gaston County has a full slate of community events lined up for the week of March 24-30, ranging from a County Commission meeting to sporting events and a garden festival.

Today, George Poston Park will host an important Master Plan Meeting, a chance for residents to contribute to shaping the park's future for the next decade. The gathering invites community input to support improvements and a potential PARTF Grant application. It takes place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at CaroMont Health Park and promises to be an essential forum for local voices and ideas.

Writers and word enthusiasts might be interested in the "Live @ Your Library: Writer's Workshop #1: Show, Don't Tell" scheduled for tomorrow. Aimed at dissecting the craft of storytelling, the workshop will focus on the use of language and sentence structure to engage the reader effectively. Sessions, which include writing exercises and discussion, are set to run from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Gaston County Public Library, as per the Gaston County's official website.

The athletic spirit of Gaston County's seniors will be celebrated at the opening ceremony for the Greater Gaston Senior Games. The event invites family and friends to support their beloved athletes on Saturday, March 29, at 10:00 a.m. at Stinger Park. Following the sporting tributes, the Garden Fest offers a medley of crafts, education, and games along with a variety of food options from food trucks. It's a collaborative event featuring Keep Gastonia Beautiful, Dallas Library, Schiele Museum, Gaston County 4H and Beekeepers, and Rosemary-N-Thyme Herb Society, running from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Citizens Resource Center.

All these events reflect the vibrant community life in Gaston County and showcase opportunities for involvement and enjoyment across multiple interests. For more details, locals can visit Gaston County's official website.