As we settle into the New Year, Gaston County residents are greeted with a bevy of local events aimed to passionately engage and edify the community. Kicking off the first work week in January, WIC services are set to be available at the Mt. Holly Branch Library every first Monday of the month. For those in need, appointments can be booked by a simple call to 704-853-5100 according to information released by Gaston County Government. The window is from 10am to 4pm, offering critical support for mothers and young children.
Following up on the same day, history buffs can enjoy a free showing of the classic musical '1776,' a cinematic portrayal capturing the essence of America's founding fathers and the struggles surrounding the Declaration of Independence. This film screening is part of the America 250 Historical Fiction Film Series and takes place in the Carol K. Reinhardt Auditorium of the Gaston County Public Library from 6-8pm. As shared by the county's newsflash, the event is free and open to the public, thus giving everyone a chance to to practically celebrate pivotal moments in the nation's genesis.
Moving to midweek, the Gaston County Museum of Art & History and the Dallas Library has something in store for the young ones. Storytime with the Museum is a monthly fixture occurring on the first Wednesday at 10:30am. This is a moment designed for preschoolers and early learners, filled with educational and engaging narratives, as the museum staff join hands with the amiable team from the Dallas Library. On the same day, another segment for the artistic community unfolds with 'Gaston Draws: The Figure Series,' which is described to be a free live-model figure drawing session requiring registration from 6-8pm at Anne Biggers Furr Learning Station, as stated by Gaston Gov Newsflash.
Creativity continues to thrive with the Sup & Sew meet-up set for Thursday at the Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center. From 3-8:30pm, local sewing aficionados can convene for a session of stitching solidarity without needing to register or expend finances. It's a community anchor where one can to deeply share their craft alongside the Gaston County Extension & Community Association (ECA) volunteers, and potentially weave into the fabric of the local creative network.
The week rounds off with literary enrichment on Saturday when readers get to rendezvous with Mandy Casto, the author behind the novel 'Retreat to Bleecker Street.' The event, hosted by the Gaston County Public Library at 11 am in the Carol K. Reinhardt Auditorium, affords adults the opportunity to delve into Casto's latest work with discussions, book signings, and the accompaniment of light refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library.
