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Here are more details on events for this week and upcoming. Please remember all events are subject to change. Please contact the event venue for more information.

BCUMC Pumpkin Patch Now - October 31: Pumpkins at Boger City United Methodist Church, 2320 E. Main St., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Hours will be 12 noon until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.   Proceeds will benefit church missions and hurricane relief. Also local honey will be sold with a percentage donated back to the church from the Bridges family. Pumpkins in all shapes, and sizes from baseball size to monsters taking two people to carry plus colorful gourds of every shape, and size are available for sale in different price ranges. An assortment of mini-pumpkins will be available for sale and make great addition for teachers implementing classroom activities. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to bring their cameras for scenic photograph opportunities of your children and grandchildren amongst a “sea” of orange pumpkins. For more information or directions to Boger City UMC Pumpkin Patch, please call 704-735-7513 or check out their website and Facebook page. 

Warm Coats Warm Souls Collection by 2 Shirts Ministry, Now-November 1: 2 Shirts Ministry is holding its Warm Coats Warm Souls event through November 1st, collecting new and gently used coats, hats, gloves, and warm clothing for children, families, and the homeless in the Lincolnton area. Donations are needed in both children's and adult sizes. Local drop-off locations are being arranged, but pickups and convenient drop-off times can be coordinated. For those unable to donate clothing, you can support the cause by purchasing items through our online registry or by making a financial contribution. For more details, visit 2shirts.org.

Trinity Lutheran Pink Ribbon Prayer Walk, Saturday, October 19: Trinity Lutheran Church of Vale will host a Pinik Ribbon Prayer Walk in honor or memory of those affected by breast cancer on Saturday, October 19 from 9-10 a.m. at Westwinds Park located by the West Lincoln Library at 4797 Westwinds Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092. After each lap individuals will be prayed for. To submit a prayer request to be included please email tlchealthministry@yahoo.com.

Aldersgate UMC Apple Butter Festival, Saturday, October 19: Aldersgate’s 10th Annual Apple Butter Festival is October 19, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Join us for food, fun and fellowship. Food vendors will be serving breakfast, lunch, baked goods, ice cream and of course Apple Butter! We will also have live bands performing all day, a classic car cruise-in, and activities for children of all ages. All proceeds benefit community needs, and global missions. Aldersgate United Methodist Church is located at 1207 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152, Find us on Facebook!

First UMC-Lincolnton, Barbecue Sale, Saturday, October 19: Come visit us during the Apple Festival in the fellowship hall at 217 E. Main St., Lincolnton, NC 28092 for our Barbecue Sale to raise money to help support local projects. The sale will be from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. or until sold out.

Gainsville Baptist Fall Festival, Saturday, October 19: Come join us for fun and fellowship on Saturday, October 19 for our Fall Festival from 5:30-8 p.m. Games, crafts, bounce house, slide, hay ride, cake walk, hot dogs, popcorn, funnel cakes and more! Gainsville Baptist is located at 270 Gainsville Church Road Lincolnton, NC 28092 (just off Hwy 182).     

Crouse UMC Homecoming, Sunday, October 20: May this be a day filled with joy and celebration as we invite members, former members and friends to our Annual Homecoming on October 20 at 11 a.m. with a covered dish luncheon to follow. May we be filled with gratitude and praise for all that God has done for us in our 116 years of existence. May we rejoice in the goodness of God, knowing that He will continue to be good to us for many more years to come! We hope to see all of you at Crouse UMC on Homecoming Sunday! (NOTE: This date rescheduled from September 15)

Bethel Baptist Gospel Music Jam, Friday, October 25: Join us at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 for our monthly Gospel Music Jam on the fourth Friday of each month at 6 p.m. Come play, sing, fellowship, and eat a meal with us. We would love to have you!

First Assembly Jeff Little Trio Concert, Friday, October 25: The place to be that Friday evening at 7:30 is the First Assembly Church, located at 777 S. Myrtle School Road in Gastonia. Little is an award-winning musician from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. In 2014, he was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. Little is joined by Steve Lewis on the acoustic guitar, banjo and vocals and Luke Little on the mandolin. Tickets are $30 each. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show follows half an hour later. See the Website at www.gastonconcerts.org to purchase tickets.

Rosehill Baptist Fall Festival/Truck-Or-Treat, Saturday, October 26: A free Fall Festival with Trunk-or-Treat will be held at Rosehill Baptist Church, 1172 Rosehill Dr., Lincolnton, NC 28092 on Saturday, October 26 from 5-7 p.m. A free yard sale will also be held in the fellowship hall.

Crouse UMC Trunk-Or-Treat, Sunday, October 27: Come join us for Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 27 from 4-6 p.m. at Crouse United Methodist Church, 3311 Crouse School Rd., Crouse, NC 28033. We will have free hotdogs, baked goods, games and more! Wear your Best Costume and come have fun!

Victory Baptist Fall Festival, Wednesday, October 30: Make plans to join us on Wednesday, October 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for our Fall Festival. Trunk-or-Treat, food trucks, bounce houses, hay rides and more! The church is located at 6041 King Wilkinson Rd., Denver, NC. Visit us at www.victorydenvernc.com.