A little spring cheer from the yard of my friend Susan Borman...
I'm essential, you're essential? Evidently Hobby Lobby is keeping many of their stores open. As of Monday morning, the Gastonia store was open. Hobby Lobby owner David Green says his wife received a message from God telling her to to keep the stores open. So yarn and googly eyes are essential? David Green's net worth is $6.5 billion. Michaels is open as well.
Eastridge Mall is closed except for the DMV and the post office.
Can you use some good news? Check out John Krasinski- on SGN!
Remote LearningGaston County schools begin Phase Two, which is teaching and learning in a virtual format. Find out more...
Trying to keep the kids busy? Delish.com is offering free digital cooking classes every weekday. Also check out Cosmic Kids Yoga, and GoNoodle.
Gaston County currently has 15 positive cases of Coronavirus. You can get daily info at
It appears that although most parks are closed, many greenways and fields are open. No groups of more than 10 allowed. and social distancing is expected. Check with your municipality to make sure you are in compliance.
Trump says "No way" will he cancel the RNC scheduled for August
Are you safe getting takeout or having food delivered? Check out this cool graphic from NC State.
Spring cleaning while trapped inside? Don't take your donations to Goodwill right now, all North and South Carolina locations are temporarily closed.
Apparently most Gaston County ABC stores are open regular hours, but the number of people allowed inside at one time is limited. The store at 3856 West Franklin Blvd. is temporarily closed.
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Lowes Home Improvement and several other major retailers doing major hiring...
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is closed to the general public. The usual staff of 52 has been reduced to 9.people.
People On The Move
Let us know about new faces, promotions and awards! 704-650-8330 or email [email protected].
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Gaston County Calendar
Please Note:these dates were viable when first listed. Check with each sponsor to be sure event has not been changed or rescheduled. Obviously our calendar is abbreviated at this time.
Now featuring at the Schiele museum, Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies. also Creepy Nature and Teeth Claws Spikes.Discovery Days at the YMCA,enrichment focused drop-off child care, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays.
May 30, An evening with Maria Howell at the historic Loray Mill, featuring Noel Freidline and his band. Tickets
Parents Morning Out at the YMCA, Age 2-5, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Time 8:00-12:00
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