LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Check out upcoming events in our area during November. Be sure to look at future events for advance tickets, etc. If you would like to have your event included in this column, please Email your information to us at LH@Lincolnherald.com

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Sam’s Winter Drive, Now – November 13: In Memory of SEA Wireless founder, Salman ‘Sam’ Khan, we are hosting a winter essentials drive, benefitting the Hesed House of Hope to honor Sam’s memory in a way that gives back to people in our area who need support during the colder months. Items needed include winter coats, lined hats and gloves, hand-warmers, emergency blankets, pop-top soups, individually-packaged snacks, bottled drinks, household supplies, cleaning products and personal-care items. All collected donations will benefit the Hesed House of Hope and the individuals they serve. Donations are being accepted through November 13. SEA Wireless is located in Lincolnton at 633 Riverside Drive, Suite 101.

Lincoln County Concert Association New Season Tickets Available: Get ready for an incredible season of live entertainment—and enjoy a fantastic value! Concerts will be held at the Lincoln Cultural Center in Lincolnton except for the February 20, 2027 concert that will be held at the James W. Warren Citizens Center. Your membership also includes access to free or discounted admission to eight reciprocal concerts with two other local concert associations in Gaston and Stanly Counties. Children in 12th grade and under are admitted FREE when accompanied by an adult season ticket holder. For more information on concerts, prices, etc. visit lincolnconcerts.org, call Rick Ramseur at 704-735-7287 or email mirramseur@charternet.net

GC Museum Low Sensory Hours, Every Friday: The Gaston County Museum of Art & History will offer special hours for visitors looking for a low sensory experience every Friday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., During the low sensory hours, videos are muted and any audio that would typically be playing will be silenced, as well as keeping general operations as quiet as possible. Admission to the Museum is free. Regular hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., with low sensory hours from 9-11 a.m. on Fridays. The Museum is located at 131 W. Main St. in Dallas, NC on the historic court square. For more information about the Museum, visit www.gastoncountymuseum.org

Catawba County Branch NAACP November Meeting Sunday, November 8: The NAACP Catawba County Branch invites community members to its November meeting on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Mt. Olin AME Zion Church, 2583 Smyre Farm Road, Newton, NC, featuring Ginny Romero Hill, Executive Director of Centro Latino, who will share information about the organization's work, its community impact, and the importance of building partnerships that promote inclusion, opportunity, and mutual understanding.

5th Annual Ralph Sisk Car Show, Saturday, November 14: Gates open at 10 a.m. at the Lincoln Campus of Gaston College. Car Show will benefit American Legion Post 30 and the Veterans and Community Alliance. For more Info semperfi8691@aol.com or 704-524-7816.

Newton-Conover Community Band Free Holiday Concert, Sunday, November 22: The Band’s Fall season runs from September through November with a free Holiday Concert on Sunday, November 22 at 3 p.m. in the Blackburn Auditorium at Maiden High School, Maiden, NC Their popular Jazz Band will again be included in the Fall season. For more information visit their website at nccommunityband.org.