The Catawba Riverkeeper's RiverFest, including a floating concert, will take place in McAdenville on May 3. Earth Day is April 22, and several Gaston County organizations are hosting celebrations and ...

May 16 at Kiwanis Park in Hampstead: The Entertainers play beach music and R&B for the kickoff concert in this Pender County series. 6:30 p.m. Friday, free. Bring blankets and chairs.