KM Gateway Trail events in March

By Loretta Cozart

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail announces a ribbon cutting on Friday, March 31 at 3:30 p.m. for their beautiful new playground at 807 S. Battleground Ave., in Kings Mountain. Speaker Tim Moore will be making a presentation about the playground that day and the public is encouraged to attend.

this investigation should contact Detective Sgt. J.R. Bryant at 704-734-0444.

North Carolina's Year of the Trail is in full swing, as the state celebrates throughout 2023 as designated by NC House Bill 554 during its 2021 session and led by the Great Trails State Coalition, a group of over 50 organizations working to build more opportunities for hiking, biking, walking, running, paddling, and horseback riding across the state through increased awareness, legislative action, education, and engagement.

Prior to the ribbon cutting, the Gateway Trail will also sponsor a 5K & 10 Mile Run on Saturday, March 25. Strap on your favorite running shoes and head to the trail to join in all the fun! Enjoy the scenic beauty of the KM Gateway Trail as you participate in these runs.

For more information, you may call: 704-6853549 OR 704-739-9663.

You may also email Shirley Brutko at “sbrutko@att. net“. To sign up for this run,

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please visit www.runsignup. com, or for more information call 704 685-3549.

Friends of Crowders Mountain trail work March 18

The Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc. invites volunteers for trailwork and/ or litter pickup on Saturday, March 18. Meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC at 8:30 a.m.; finish at noon. Tools, snacks, and water will be provided. Dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring any necessary medications.

Trailwork days are heat index(90+) and weather (rain, snow, strong wind, lightning, storms) dependent. Please see facebook.com/ FriendsOfCrowdersMtn or www.friendsofcrowders. com If questions, contact the park office at 704-8535375.

Community Worship Services continue

Dennis Pruitt, Second Baptist Church

Wednesday, March 29— Bethlehem Baptist Church; Rev. Brian Taule, Pastor, David Baptist Church

Everyone is invited to come and be a part of these special community services as we Journey to the Cross.