2nd & 4th Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Pet Adoption Days at Pet Smart

Jan. 4 – Rufty-Holmes Senior Center 25th Anniversary Gala

Jan. 5 – Salisbury Symphony’s Big Band Bash, Crystal Lounge, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 5 – “Journey Stories” traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution opens, telling the tale of American journeys and how it shaped our culture and national identity. NC Transportation Museum, Spencer, www.nctrans.org

Jan. 5 – PPT’s Youth Theatre Audition Workshop 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 704-633-5471 to sign up, Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St., , www.PiedmontPlayers.com

Jan 5-6 – Set construction for PPT’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ 10 a.m.-5 p.m., lunch provided, no experience required, Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., www.PiedmontPlayers.com

Jan. 6 – Rufty-Holmes Senior Center 25th Anniversary open house, 3-5 p.m. featuring Mid-Life Crisis Band

Jan 7-8 – Auditions for PPT’s Youth Production ‘The Jack Tales’ 4 and 5 p.m., by appointment, 704-633-5471, Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St., www.PiedmontPlayers.com 

Jan. 7 – Humane Society of Rowan County General meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hurley Room, Rowan Public Library, ?201 W. Fisher St.

Jan. 9 – J. F. Hurley Family YMCA Health Care Fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., ?828 W Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111

Jan. 10 – 7 p.m., Rowan Public Library hosts Clay Lunsford and Wayne Henderson, two of bluegrass music’s most esteemed artists, ?201 W. Fisher St.

Jan. 10 – “Would You Do Business With You?” with speaker Maria Allen, Women in Business, Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, 5 p.m., Gateway Building. Reservations required, info@rowanchamber.com.

Jan. 10 – 6-8 p.m. Reception and art demo for exhibit “Through the Wall” by Karen Frazier, free, Looking Glass Artists Center, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-2787, www.salisburyartists.com

Jan. 11 – FirstARTS: Frederick Teardo, organist in concert, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church , 217 S. Church St., 704-636-3121

Jan. 11 – 8 p.m. “Intrepide” solo debut by musician Willow Catherine, Jabe Fisher opens, Looking Glass Artists Center, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-2787,  www.salisburyartists.com

Jan. 12 – Inauguration of Gov. Pat McCrory, 11 a.m., Raleigh.

Jan. 12 – Bridal Expo, 12-6 p.m., Country Club of Salisbury. For advance tickets, email samantha@ccofsalisbury.com or call 704-637-3200 ext. 2221.

Jan. 12 – Doors open 7:30 p.m. Time Sawyer, acoustic folk and Americana music, CaLeb Hill opens, Looking Glass Artists Center, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-2787, www.salisburyartists.com

Jan. 13 – Where’s the Fire? exhibit closes, Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St.,the history of firefighting in Salisbury and Rowan County, www.rowanmuseum.org

Jan. 17-19 – 7:30 p.m. “Lee St. Cafe” music show featuring popular Salisbury singers, Looking Glass Artists Center, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-2787,  www.salisburyartists.com

Jan. 18 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, 1 p.m., Social Room Bldg 6, VA Medical Center.

Jan. 21 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast, details to be announced; parade, 11 a.m., downtown Salisbury, sponsored by the Human Relations Council.

Jan. 22 – Partners In Learning support group, Saving Grace Farm presentation, 6 p.m., 704-638-9020, epartnersinlearning.org

Jan. 22 – Carolina’s Largest Baby Shower, noon-7 p.m., Walmart parking lot, contact Pregnancy Support Center, 704-633-7695, www.RowanFriendsForLife.org

Jan. 23 – J. F. Hurley Family YMCA Lunch and & Learn, 12:15 p.m., on transportation here in Rowan County. Covered dish, must sign up. 704-636-0111

Jan. 24 – Edwin McCain performance, to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Keppel Auditorium. Tickets and info at Vantage South Bank, 704-639-0730.

Jan. 24 – Film Screening: “The Trial,” Davis Theatre, 65 Union St. S., Concord, 7 p.m., free, filmed in the Charlotte-metro area, www.CabarrusArtsCouncil.org

Jan. 24 – String Fellows Session featuring Kenny Roby, opener Tripp Edwards, doors open 7 p.m., Looking Glass Artists Center, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-2787, www.salisburyartists.com

Jan. 26 – CD release concert by Acid FM, doors open 8 p.m., Looking Glass Artists Center, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-2787, www.salisburyartists.com

Jan. 26 – Waterworks Visual Arts Center 8th Annual Oyster Roast & Pirate’s Treasure Chest Raffle, 6-11:30 p.m., F&M Trolley Barn. Tickets at www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

Jan. 26 – Dr. Bill Anderson on the removal of the Cherokee Nation from its homeland in the Southeast; a supplemental program to the “Journey Stories,” NC Transportation Musuem, Spencer, www.nctrans.org

Jan. 26 – Rowan Regional Medical Center Winter Flight 8K Walk, Catawba College.

Jan. 27 – Annual Black History Exhibit opens, Rowan Museum, 202 North Main St., www.salisburypost.com

January 28-29 – Old Courthouse Theatre, Concord, auditions for “The Night of January 16th” by Ayn Rand, www.oldcourthousetheatre.org

2nd & 4th Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Pet Adoption Days at Pet Smart

Feb. 1 – Mipso, original folk and Americana from Chapel Hill, doors open 7:30 p.m., Laura Thurston opens, Looking Glass Artists Center, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-2787, www.salisburyartists.com

Feb. 1 – The Jason Bishop Show, Davis Theatre, 65 Union St. S., Concord, 8 p.m., award-winning illusionist, www.CabarrusArtsCouncil.org

Feb. 2 – Groundhog Day
Feb. 2 – Salisbury Symphony “Awesome Arts” featuring soprano Megan Cleaveland, Piedmont Dance Theatre, excerpts from Romeo and Juliet by Prokofiev

Feb. 5 – Spelling bee for fifth- to eighth-graders in Rowan-Salisbury schools, 6 p.m., RCCC Teaching Auditorium.

Feb. 7 – PPT’s “To Kill A Mockingbird” opening night, 7:30 p.m., The Meroney Theataer, 213 S. Main St., www.piedmontplayers.com

Feb. 8-9 – Historic Gold Hill silent auction at the Stamp Mill Café, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

Feb. 9: Sweetheart Dinner in Historic Gold Hill at the Stamp Mill Café, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

Feb. 8-9 – “The Ransom of Red Chief,” 7:30 p.m. original operetta by Sarah Fuller Hall, based on O. Henry short story, Looking Glass Artists Center, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-2787, www.salisburyartists.com

Feb. 9 – Meltonia Young shares Stories from the Underground Railroad, supplemental program to the “Journey Stories” at the NC Transportation Museum, Spencer, www.nctrans.org

Feb. 9 – Kannapolis Annual E-Waste and Paper Shredding Day. s

Feb. 10-11 – Old Courthouse Theatre, Concord, auditions for “South Pacific,” 7-9 p.m., www.oldcourthousetheatre.org

Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day
Feb. 15 – FirstARTS: “A Grand Night for Singing!” 7 p.m., Fletcher Opera Institute Fellows in concert, FUMC, 217 S. Church St., 704-636-3121

Feb.15 – Lee St. Theatre presents Now Are the Foxes comedy improv, 7:30 p.m. Looking Glass Artists Center, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-2787, www.salisburyartists.com

Feb 16 – PPT’s “To Kill A Mockingbird” closing night, 7:30 p.m., The Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., www.piedmontplayers.com

Feb. 16 – Lee St. Theatre presents Now Are the Foxes comedy improv, 7:30 p.m. Looking Glass Artists Center, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-2787, www.salisburyartists.com

Feb. 16 – Last day of “Journey Stories,” traveling Smithsonian exhibit at the NC Transportation Museum, Spencer.

Feb. 16 – Spring Exhibition opens “Visual Places: Evolving from Nature,” free admission, Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

Feb. 16 – Independent/Home School Art Exhibition opens. Free and open to the public. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

Feb. 18 – Presidents’ Day.
Feb. 18 – “Celebrating Rowan County’s Young Artists” exhibition opens, Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org

Feb. 18 – Spring exhibition “Visual Places: Evolving from Nature” opens, Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org

Feb. 21-23 – An evening of 10-minute plays by Sam Post, 7:30 p.m., Looking Glass Artists Center, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-2787, www.salisburyartists.com

Feb. 22 – Art Walk, downtown Concord, 6-9 p.m., www.CabarrusArtsCouncil.org

Feb. 22 – Opening reception for spring exhibition, informal gallery talks 5 p.m., reception 6-8 p.m. Free, open to the public. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

Feb. 22 – “Eyeborgs,” Davis Theatre, 65 Union St. S., Concord. Action thriller set in the near future filmed in the Winston-Salem area. www.CabarrusArtsCouncil.org

Feb. 23 – All-County Middle School and High School Band Concert.

Feb. 26 – Partners In Learning Parents Valentine Night, reservation only, 704-638-9020, epartnersinlearning.org

Feb. 28 – Independent/Home School Art Exhibition reception 5-6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

2nd & 4th Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Pet Adoption Days at Pet Smart

March 1 – Music with Big Break and Eric and the DiMarzios, doors open 7:30 p.m., Looking Glass Artists Center, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-2787, www.salisburyartists.com

March 2 – Rowan County Ducks Unlimited Dinner, 5-9 p.m., Salisbury Civic Center.

March 2 – First Methodist Church Missions 5K, City Park.

March 3 – Giannini Brass, Keppel Auditorium, 3 p.m., Rowan County Concert Association. www.rccamusic.com.

March 9 – Salisbury Fire Department St. Patrick’s Day 5K,J .F. Hurley YMCA

March 10 – Daylight Saving Time begins.

March 11 – Alzheimer’s Support group educational workshop, Trinity Oaks Chapel, 820 Klumac Road, 704-603-2756

March 11 – Rowan-Salisbury Elementary Schools Art Exhibition. Free and open to the public. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

March 16 – Salisbury Symphony “Grace and Grandeur” featuring pianist Dmitri Shteinberg, Ravel’s Tombeau de Couperin, Brahms’ Fourth Symphony

March 19 – Habitat for Humanity of Rowan County port-a-pit barbecue chicken fundraiser, 11 a.m-7 p.m., Salisbury Civic Center

March 21 – Spring fund-raising banquet, 6:30-8:45 p.m., Holiday Inn, reservations through Pregnancy Support Center, 704-633-7695, RSVP by March 7, 704-633-7695, www.RowanFriendsForLife.org

March 21 – Rowan-Salisbury Elementary Schools Art Exhibition reception 5-6:30pm. Free and open to the public. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

March 21 – Brady Author’s Symposium, featuring Sena Jeter Naslund, Catawba College.

March 23 – “Hold Still! I Can’t See Myself,” solo show by Dorothy Kirk, 7:30 p.m., benefit performance for the BHS Class of 1961 Young Women’s Scholarship Fund, The Black Box Theatre, 405 N. Lee St., djkirk@earthlink.net

March 23 – Millbridge Elementary 5K

March 25 – Passover First Seder.

March 29 – Good Friday.
March 30 -Historic Gold Hill Spring Fest and Easter Egg Hunt, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

March 30 – Rowan-Salisbury Middle Schools Art Exhibition. Free and open to the public. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

March 31: Easter.
March 31: Historic Gold Hill Easter Brunch at the Stamp Mill Café, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

2nd & 4th Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Pet Adoption Days at Pet Smart

April 1-5 – Rowan-Salisbury schools spring break/makeup days.

April 1 – Humane Society of Rowan County general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hurley Room, Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher St.

April 6 – Rowan Museum Colonial Spring Frolic at the Old Stone House, sponsored by Rowan Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org

April 7 – Rowan-Salisbury Schools Fifth-Grade Chorus Concert.

April 11 – Rowan-Salisbury Middle Schools Art Exhibition reception 5-6:30pm. Free and open to the public. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

April 11 – Kannapolis Intimidators Home Opener vs. Hickory.

April 14 – Salisbury Symphony “Why Not Play?” family concert with All-County Fifth Grade Honors Chorus, students of the After-School Strings program, violinist Dustin Wilkes-Kim

April 18 – PPT’s “Monty Python’s Spamalot” opening night, 7:30 p.m., Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., www.piedmontplayers.com

April 27 – PPT’s “Monty Python’s Spamalot” closing night, 7:30 p.m., Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., www.piedmontplayers.com

April 19 – Earth Night Out, downtown Salisbury.

April 19 – Kannapolis Relay for Life, 7 p.m., A.L. Brown High School.

April 20 – Rowan-Salisbury High School Art Exhibition. Free and open to the public. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

April 20 – Walk MS: Cabarrus and Rowan, 201 N. Main St., Kannapolis.

April 22 – Earth Day
April 27 – FirstARTS: Carolina Voices’ Festival Singers in concert, 7 p.m., FUMC, 217 S. Church St., 704-636-3121

2nd & 4th Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Pet Adoption Days at Pet Smart

May 2 – Salisbury Symphony’s David Hagy Roast to celebrate his 25th anniversary with the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra

May 2 – Rowan-Salisbury High School Art Exhibition reception May 2, 5-6:30pm. Free and open to the public. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

May 3-4 – Relay For Life of Rowan County, at the fairgrounds, benefits American Cancer Society.

May 4 – Jaimee Paul and Her Band, Rowan County Concert Association, 7:30 p.m., Keppel Auditorium.

May 5 – Buck Hurley Triathlon, J.F. Hurley YMCA.

May 10 – Spring Night Out, downtown Salisbury.

May 10 – Humane Society of Rowan County Lights of Love, dusk-9:30 p.m., City Lake

May 10 & 11 – Inaugural Jiggy with the Piggy BBQ Challenge, sponsored by Kannapolis Rotary and city of Kannapolis.

May 11 – Graduation: Catawba — (time not listed on website)

May 11 – Graduation: Hood, 10:30 a.m.

May 11 – Graduation, Pfeiffer University

May 11 – Graduation, RCCC, Cabarrus Arena and Events Center.

May 11 – TWAM Mission Run 5K, First Presbyterian Church

May 11 – Historic Gold Hill Gold Rush Days: Arts, Crafts & Quilt Walk, Book Fest and Storytelling, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

May 11 – Closing day of Spring Exhibition “Visual Places: Evolving from Nature,” Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

May 12 – Mother’s Day.
May 12 – Black History Exhibit closes, Rowan Museum, 202 North Main St., www.rowanmuseum.org

May 13 – Alzheimer’s Support group, Trinity Oaks Chapel, 820 Klumac Road, 704-603-2756

May 18 – Salisbury Symphony “Double Your Fun” pops concert, featuring David Hagy and Dan Skidmore

May 18 – Rowan Museum 60th Anniversary Gala, at the Rowan Museum, details TBA, 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org

May 18 – Historic Gold Hill Spring Cruise-In, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

May 18 – Summer Artist Exhibition. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, Free admission. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

May 19-23- FootLoose: Stomping Out Alzheimer’s Third Annual Exhibit and Silent Auction, Looking Glass Artists Center. For info call Brenda Zimmerman, 704-603-2770

May 21 – Teacher of the Year Breakfast.

May 24 – Open Reception for summer exhibition, 5-8 p.m.. Free and open to the public. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

May 25 – Group Gold Hill Bike Ride in Historic Gold Hill, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

May 25 – Salisbury Rowan Runners’ Bare Bones 5K, Knox Middle School

May 27 – Memorial Day

2nd & 4th Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Pet Adoption Days at Pet Smart

3rd Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Dog wash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., site TBA in Salisbury Post

June 1 – Salisbury Symphony performs at Pops at the Post, Salisbury Post loading dock, sundown. No charge.

June 2 – FirstARTS: A Service of Choral Evensong, 5 p.m., FUMC, 217 S. Church St., 704-636-3121

June 7 – Last day of school for Rowan-Salisbury students.

June 7 – Graduation: A.L. Brown High

June 8 – Graduation: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

June 7 – China Grove Main Street 5K Challenge

June 8-10 – National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association annual gathering in Salisbury.

June 13 – RPL Summer Reading kick-off at South, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7727

June 14 – RPL Summer Reading kick-off at East, 110 Broad St., Rockwell, 704-216-7838

June 15 – RPL Summer Reading kick-off at Headquarters, 201 W. Fisher St., 704-216-8228

June 16 – Father’s Day
June 17 – RPL Summer Reading weekly programs begin

June 15 – Historic Gold Hill Cruise-In, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

June 21 – Arts Night Out, downtown Salisbury

June 22 – Antique motorcycle show in Historic Gold Hill, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

June 28-July 4 – Faith Fourth of July Celebration

June 29 – Shiloh Missions 5K, Faith

3rd Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Dog wash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., site TBA in Salisbury Post

July 1 – Humane Society of Rowan County general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hurley Room, Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher St.

July 4 – Independence Day
July 4 – Faith Fourt Parade, 10 a.m.; Faith Idol Finals, 7 p.m.; fireworks, 10:30 p.m.

July 19 – Krazy Night Out, downtown Salisbury.

July 20 – Historic Gold Hill Summer Cruise-In, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

Jul 25 – PPT’s “The Nerd” opening night, 7:30 p.m., Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., www.piedmontplayers.com

July 27 – Village Ghost Walk in Historic Gold Hill, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

2nd & 4th Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Pet Adoption Days at Pet Smart

3rd Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Dog wash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., site TBA in Salisbury Post

Aug. 3 – PPT’s “The Nerd” closing night, 7:30 p.m., Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., www.piedmontplayers.com

Aug. 9 – Summer Night Out, downtown Salisbury.

Aug. 10 – Summer Artist Exhibition closes. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

Aug. 16 – Woodleaf Tomato Trot 5K.

Aug. 17 – Historic Gold Hill Hot Summer Nights & Dancin’ in the Streets, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

August 17 – Fall Artist Exhibition opens. 123 E. Liberty St., Waterworks Visual Arts Center, www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

Aug. 23 – Opening Reception for fall exhibition, 5-8 p.m.. 123 E. Liberty St., Waterworks Visual Arts Center, www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

2nd & 4th Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Pet Adoption Days at Pet Smart

3rd Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Dog wash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., site TBA in Salisbury Post

Sept. 2 – Labor Day.
Sept. 6 – Kids Night Out, downtown Salisbury.

Sept. 6-14 – Cabarrus County Fair, Cabarrus Arena and Events Center

Sept. 14 – Dairy Dash 5K, Mt. Ulla

Sept. 16-21 – Rowan County Agricultural Fair

Sept. 19 – Tentative: RPL Stories by the Millstream evening concert

Sept. 21 – GermanFest at the Old Stone House, sponsored by Rowan Museum, 4-8 p.m., 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org

Sept. 21 – Historic Gold Hill Cruise-In, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

Sept. 29 – Shive Shuffle, Shive Elementary School, Rockwell

2nd & 4th Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Pet Adoption Days at Pet Smart

Oct. 7 – Humane Society of Rowan County general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hurley Room, Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher St.

Oct. 11 – OctoberTour Night Out, downtown Salisbury.

Oct. 11-12 – Historic Salisbury Foundation OctoberTour.

Oct. 14 – Columbus Day.
Oct. 19 – Historic Gold Hill Fall Cruise-In, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

Oct. 19 – Knights of Columbus 5K, Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Oct. 22 – Partners In Learning support group potluck, 6 p.m. at Partners in Learning, free, 704-638-9020, epartnersinlearning.org

Oct. 26 – Salisbury Symphony’s first concert of the new season, TBA

Oct. 26 – 30th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival

Oct. 27 – Rotary Spooky Sprint 5K, Catawba College

Oct. 31 – Halloween

2nd & 4th Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Pet Adoption Days at Pet Smart

Nov. 3 – Daylight Saving Time ends.

Nov. 3 – Pumpkin Dash Adventure Run, Patterson Farm, Mt. Ulla. Benefits Rowan United Way.

Nov. 5 – Election Day for cities and municipalities.

Nov. 8 – 60th Annual Rowan Museum Antiques Show, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., at Salisbury Civic Center, 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org

Nov. 9 – 60th Annual Rowan Museum Antiques Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Salisbury Civic Center, 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org

Nov. 9 – Fall Artist Exhibition closes. 123 E. Liberty St., Waterworks Visual Arts Center, www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

Nov. 9 – Miss Rowan County Scholarship Pageant, Meroney Theater (tentative).

Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
Nov. 11 – Alzheimer’s support group: Managing the Holidays, Trinity Oaks Chapel, 820 Klumac Road, 704-603-2756

Nov. 16 – Winter Artist Exhibition opens, 123 E. Liberty St., Waterworks Visual Arts Center, www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

Nov. 25 – Historic Gold Hill 13th Annual Lighting of the Fall Fires, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

Nov. 27 – Holiday Caravan, Spencer and Salisbury

Nov. 28 – Thanksgiving
Nov. 28 – Butterball 5K, the Forum

Nov. 29 – Opening Reception for winter exhibition, 123 E. Liberty St., Waterworks Visual Arts Center, www.waterworks.org, 704-636-1882

Nov. 29 – Holiday Night Out, downtown Salisbury.

2nd & 4th Saturday – Humane Society of Rowan County Pet Adoption Days at Pet Smart

Dec. 6-7 – Historic Gold Hill Christmas in the Village, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

Dec. 7 – Christmas Home Tour in Historic Gold Hill, goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com

Dec. 7 – Santa’s Run for Charity 5K, Millbridge

Dec. 8 – Annual Rowan Museum Gingerbread House workshop, 1-4 p.m., 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org

Dec. 21 – Frostbite 5K, Kannapolis

Dec. 21 – Salisbury Symphony’s “The Nutcracker” with Piedmont Dance Theatre

Dec. 25 – Christmas
Dec. 28-29 – Rowan Museum’s Christmas Celebration at the Old Stone House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org

Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve