Gaston's Great

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Hearing from our community to make it better is so important for growth! And that's exactly what the team at One Gaston 2040 does! They listen to our community to see how we can fill in the gaps of things needed! Listen in as we interview Leslie Lee, Sharon Padgett, and Gina Shell (Special Projects Manager).

GOAL:
To engage county residents, businesses, and organizations in dialogue about their desires for the future of Gaston County and to use that dialogue, along with an examination of data and trends, to create a VISION for what Gaston County can achieve between today and 2040.

WEBSITE: https://onegaston2040.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gastonvision2040/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gastonvision2040/
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BOOK OF THE WEEK:  Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals

https://www.amazon.com/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Management-Mortals/dp/0374159122

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For 74 episodes you have watched/ listened without knowing who makes things happen! This week, meet the ladies that take care of the recording, uploading, social media and more for Gaston's Great!

Join us as we interview two of our very own, Amy Anderson and Naomi Hunt! 

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Did you know gardening reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety? Not only that but there are so many more benefits of gardening! We love highlighting non-profits like the Rotary Community Garden of Gastonia because there are so many great things to come from it. Listen in as we interview Lyn Anderson (Past President), Theresa McIntosh (Grower/Receiver Coordinator) and Phil Desmarais (Board Member)

ABOUT:  The mission of the garden is to feed the hungry; beautify the city; teach a new generation to garden; and develop friendships with people from all walks of life. 

WEBSITE: https://www.rcgog.org/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/therotarycommunitygardenofgastonia

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gastonia_communitygarden/

CONTACT: https://www.rcgog.org/contact-us

MOVIE OF THE WEEK: A Christmas Story

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Join us this week as we interview Paige Sigmon with the Mount Hollys Farmers Market! Listen in as she tells us about all the cool and exciting things this farmers market is doing differently!

About:
Mount Holly Farmer’s Market is the largest all volunteer market in North Carolina. You will find a community that is engaged in the market and a market that is engaged in the community!

Website: https://mounthollyfarmersmarket.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mounthollyfarmersmarket
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownmountholly/

Become a Vendor:https://mounthollyfarmersmarket.com/market-application/

Book of the Week:  A Christmas Carol
https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Carol-Charles-Dickens/dp/1503212831

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Peter Westbrook once said, "So much of our future lies in preserving our past". We 100% agree! Join us this week as we interview Robert Carpenter (Board Member) and Dr. Alan May (President)  with the Hoyle Historic Homestead. Listen to learn about all the great things they are doing to keep the Hoyle Homestead looking great!

About:
The Hoyle Historic Homestead, Inc. was formed in 1991 to purchase and preserve Gaston County’s oldest residence.  In 1993, the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The organization has raised and continues to raise funds from memberships, donations and from grants to enable it to preserve the buildings and grounds.

Website: https://hoylehomestead.org/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoylehistorichomestead/

Podcast of the Week:  History that doesn't Suck - Greg Jackson
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-that-doesnt-suck/id1291579828?mt=2

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Who knew gardening could be so fun and bring so many people together? Join us this week as we interview Erin Denison the president of the Mount Holly Community Garden! Listen in to hear about all the fun things they are doing and awesome events that are coming up!

About Info:
The Mount Holly Community Garden is a vibrant raised bed haven planted in the heart of downtown Mount Holly, NC, located 15 miles west of Charlotte.  It is dedicated to and maintained by the community gardeners as a place to grow local, organic, seasonal food & flowers while fostering a healthy environment of activity, learning, charitable stewardship and fellowship.

Upcoming Event: 8th Annual Christmas Enchantment in the Garden
When?  Saturday 12-10-2022
Address?   126 N Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120
Time?  5pm - 8:30pm
 
Website:  https://www.mounthollycommunitygarden.com/

Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 704-898-7300

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mthollycommunitygarden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mounthollycommunitygarden/

Podcast of the Week: Founders by David Senra
https://pod.link/founders

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Join us this week as we interview Ashley Westmoreland the Past President and Chair of the Christmas Town 5K, Kristin Turner the Secretary, and Roxann Rankin the Historian of the McAdenville's Woman's Club! Learn about all the great things this group of ladies do for Christmas Town USA!

About :
For over 65 years, the McAdenville Woman's Club has worked together to aid the community through various projects. They are a non-profit service organization consisting of a diverse group of women who support our community and community-based organizations. These women are committed to making a difference in the lives of others one project at a time.

WEBSITE: https://www.mcadenvillewomansclub.org/

CONTACT:
McAdenville Woman's Club, LLC
PO Box 153, McAdenville, NC 28101
[email protected]

SOCIALS: https://www.facebook.com/McAWomansClub/?fref=ts
JOIN THE CLUB: https://www.mcadenvillewomansclub.org/membership

OTHER NOTES:  Roxann recommend a book her relative wrote. The title is: My Chicken Thinks I'm a Quack. Go check it out!
https://www.amazon.com/My-Chicken-Thinks-Quack-Practicing/dp/1945962216

Book of the Week: The Secret Society of Success
https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Society-Success-Chasing-Spotlight-ebook/dp/B09832RNSR

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We have said it once and we will say it again. Investing in the youth of today promises the future of tomorrow! Join us as we interview Chad Sakada, the Area Director for the Gaston County Young Life. Listen as he talks about the programs and mentorship they offer for the youth of Gaston County!
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About:
Young Life is an International non-profit organization! It's a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school, and college students in all 50 of the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world. There mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus and help them grow in their faith.

Website: https://gastoncounty.younglife.org/

Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 704.470.5791

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gastoncountyyounglife/

Donate:  https://giving.younglife.org/s/?GiftType=Area&MissionUnitId=a2s410000002vdwAAA&ClassCodeId=a2j41000000Nj93AAC&Frequency=One-Time&MissionUnitName=Gaston%20County&ClassCodeName=Operating

Podcast of the Week:  American History Tellers

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Preserving history is so important, it gives us something to look back on. It helps us to remember how far we have come and gives us vision for where we are going. Join us this week as we interview Fred Glenn the President and Wendy Cauthen the Administrator for The Baltimore Village School.

What is the Baltimore Village School?
The Baltimore Village School was built by Stuart Cramer, in the late 1920s for the children of African American men and women who worked in Cramer Mills and Cramer's dairy farm and orchards. In 2003, Fred Glenn purchased the school from Burlington Industries after finding out the town's fire department was going to use it for a control burn.

Website: https://historicbaltimoreschool.org/

How to Donate: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/balvilsch/

Socials
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baltimorevillageschool/

Book of the Week: Leadership Gold by John Maxwell
https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Gold-Lessons-Learned-Lifetime/dp/0785214119

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Having a beautiful city does not happen over night, nor does it happen all by itself! We know it takes time and volunteers. Join us as we interview Susan Wall, the Chair person for Keep Belmont Beautiful, to see what goes on behind the scenes in order to keep such a great city looking GREAT!

What is Keep Belmont Beautiful (KBB)?
Keep Belmont Beautiful, as an affiliate of Keep American Beautiful, works in partnership with the city of Belmont, North Carolina, educates and involves the community in litter and waste reduction, recycling, beautification, and natural resource conservation.

Website: https://www.cityofbelmont.org/keep-belmont-beautiful/

How to contact?
https://www.cityofbelmont.org/contacts/wendycauthen/

How to get involved?
https://www.cityofbelmont.org/documents/city-of-belmont-board-and-committee-application/

Socials
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepbelmont_beautiful/

Book of the Week: Worth Doing Wrong - Arnie S. Malham
https://www.amazon.com/Worth-Doing-Wrong-Quest-Culture/dp/159932587X

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