Garden design lecture: “Unleashing Creativity in Garden Design,” a lecture about Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s newest attraction, “Lost Hollow: Kimbrell Children’s Garden,” will be offered at 6 p.m. April 17 at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont.
Landscape designer W. Gary Smith will discuss his inspiration for Lost Hollow and will show images of some of his latest works at locations across the country, including Santa Fe Botanical Garden and the Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas.
A reception will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the lecture 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wine will be available in the Garden Store. Cost is $12 for garden members, and $15 for nonmembers. Advance registration is required. To register, call 704-829-1252.
Pancake Jamboree: The East Gastonia Lions Club will host its 57th annual Pancake Jamboree 5-8 p.m. March 28 at Brookside Elementary School, 1950 Rhyne Carter Road, Gastonia. The meal is all-you-can eat and includes pancakes, sausage and stewed apples. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for ages 12 and younger.
Peter Rabbit event: Children’s storybook character Peter Rabbit will make an appearance 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 29 at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. Other characters from the Beatrix Potter story “Peter Rabbit’s Garden Adventure,” including Mrs. Rabbit, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail, will also greet guests.
The event will include stories and hands-on activities. Greg Briley Photography will be available to take spring-themed photos in the Orchid Conservatory. Photo packages will be available starting at $39.95. Photo time availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Food and drinks will be for sale at the Bunny Café, provided by Best Impressions Caterers. Wine by the glass will be available at the Garden Store. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a picnic. Carriage rides will be available for an additional charge, weather permitting. The event is free with garden admission. Members are free; adults, $12; seniors age 60 and older, $10; and children 4-12, $6. For details, visit www.DSBG.org.
Lincoln County
New location: Hospice Palliative Care Lincoln County recently moved to a new and larger location. An open house will be held 5-7 p.m. April 3 at the new office at 900 Donita Drive, Lincolnton. Drinks and appetizers will be served. Registration is requested by March 26. For details, contact Tiffany Petti at 704-375-0100 or pettit@hpccr.org.
Kings Mountain
Shakespeare program: A family-friendly program, “Shakespeare’s Spear: The History of Heraldry,” will be presented at 5:30 p.m. March 27 at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 E. Mountain St., Kings Mountain. The program will explore the history of heraldry, the art and science of blazoning coats of arms, and it will teach the tale behind the granting of William Shakespeare’s coat of arms.
Participants will be able to create their own family coat of arms. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For details, visit www.kingsmountainmuseum.org or call 704-739-1019. Compiled by Gina Smith
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