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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 September 28 - 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. 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. 

Reeps Grove UMC Free Community Meal, Friday, October 4: As our community and region continue to recover from Hurricane Helene, Reeps Grove United Methodist Church will offer a Free Community Meal (pizza, basked potatoes, salad) on Friday, October 4 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Any donations will go to hurricane relief. Reeps Grove is located at 7401 Reeps Grove Church Rd., Vale, NC 28168.

Pisgah Methodist Men BBQ Sale, Friday, October 4: BBQ plates will be sold on Friday, October 4 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Pisgah Methodist Church, 2582 Gastonia Hwy., Lincolnton, N.C. 28092 in the fellowship hall.  $10 per plate which includes BBQ, bun, slaw, beans and dessert. Eat in, carryout or delivery available.  Delivery for 10 plates or more will be available by seeing one of our Methodist Men ahead of time or by calling the church at 704-732-1990 on October 4 to have the plates delivered.

Bethel Baptist Community Breakfast, Saturday, October 5: Join us at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 for our Community Breakfast (1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.). We will be serving all of your country favorites, along with something sweet and a breakfast casserole! Donations only.

St. Luke’s Lutheran Supper, Saturday, October 5:  DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.   Hosting a supper on Saturday, October 5 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. or until. Cash or check only. Dine-In $15 (age 5-12 $6; under 5 free) with chicken pie, chicken dumplings, stew beef, green beans, potatoes, rice, cole slaw, pinto beans, rolls, desserts, tea, coffee, soft drinks. Carry-Out $12 with choice of one entrée, green beans, potatoes, cole slaw, roll and dessert. For to-go orders on the day of the event call 704-735-2968. A table will be available for the purchase of fall crafts. Pre-order whole chicken pies by Wednesday, October 2 for $20 by calling 704-735-2968.

Reeps Grove UMC Benefit Concert & Ice Cream Social, Sunday, October 6: A singing was planned but due to the hurricane they decided to turn it into something more! Come out to hear the choirs of Macedonia and Reeps Grove singing some great old-fashioned songs, then, listen to the musical gifts of Shannon Milea. Join with them afterwards for a delicious homemade ice cream social. During the event they will receive a love offering for hurricane relief in the community and region.  Reeps Grove is located at 7401 Reeps Grove Church Rd., Vale, NC 28168.        

Ivey Memorial MC Second Tuesday Supper, October 8: Ivey Memorial Methodist Church will host a Second Tuesday Supper on Tuesday, October 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the church located at 1360 Ivey Church Rd., Maiden, NC. Dine-in or take-out available for a meal that includes spaghetti, salad bar, dessert and drink. A donation of $9 is suggested.                                                                                                                                                                                                    Boger City Methodist Men Meeting, Thursday, October 10: The Boger City Methodist Men meet the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Brookwood Café, 220 Providence Mill Road in Maiden. The meal is Dutch treat and there will be fellowship afterwards and will be held in a private meeting room. All Methodist men are invited to attend.

Crouse UMC Free Community Breakfast, Saturday, October 12: Join us for a FREE Home Cooked Breakfast with Friends and Neighbors on Saturday, October 12 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Breakfast menu varies each month. For more details contact Pastor Troy at 828-455-5396 or email to thoward2@wnccumc.net. The church is located at 3311 Crouse School Road, Crouse, NC 28033. (Matthew 25:35)

Pleasant Grove UMW Fried Apple Pies & BBQ Sandwiches, Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Offering Fried Apple Pies $4, BBQ Sandwiches $3, and a Bag Lunch $6 (includes sandwich, chips, drink and a cookie). The proceeds will benefit church projects. Pleasant Grove is located at 2069 Highway 182, Lincolnton, N.C. 28092.

Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Vineyard Church, Edgar Loudermilk Band, Saturday, October 12: Vineyard Church (formerly Living Word Ministries), 1062 South Hwy 16, Stanley (Lowesville), NC presents the Edgar Loudermilk Band on Saturday, October 12 at 5 p.m. Loudermilk is an award-winning gospel musician and a veteran of more than 20 years on the gospel circuit. All our concerts are No Admission Cost, a freewill offering only will be received, and you are invited. We have concerts every 2nd and 4th Saturday. The church is located 1.8 miles south of the intersection of Highways 73 and 16 Business. Check us out at  https://www.facebook.com/lowesvillegospelconcerts/events. Contact Carroll Cooke at 704-618-9762 for more information.

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!

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.