July 1-5
Faith Fourth of July festivities: see schedule at www.faith4th.com

July 1, 6:30 p.m.
Free summer movie at Rowan Public Library, ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ (PG13), 201 W. Fisher St., 704-216-8256, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org .

July 2, 2 p.m.
Free summer movie at Rowan Public Library, ‘The Lorax’ (PG), South Rowan Regional (China Grove), 704-216-7730, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org

July 4
Independence Day

July 4
Faith Fourth parade 10 a.m. Faith Fourth fireworks 10:30 p.m.

July 5, 7:30 p.m.
and every Saturday in July, Circus Train puppet show, Library Park, Third St., Spencer. 704-636-4101.

July 7, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.
Summer ARTventures classes, www.waterworks.org

July 8, 6:30 p.m.
Free summer movie at Rowan Public Library, ‘Around the World’ in 80 Days (PG), 201 W. Fisher St., 704-216-8256, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org

July 9, 2 p.m.
Free summer movie at Rowan Public Library, ‘Around the World in 80 Days ‘(PG), South Rowan Regional (China Grove), 704-216-7730, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org

July 10, 7:30 p.m.
Opening Night PPT’s ‘High School Musical,’ join the cast for complimentary reception following the opening performance. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., 704-633-5471, Piedmontplayers.com
July 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Paper Dolls workshop, Spencer Doll & Toy Museum RSVP by July 9. 108 Fourth St., 704-762-9359 SpencerDollAndToyMuseum.com

July 11, 9 p.m.
Salisbury Movies at the Park: ‘Monsters U.’ Free, Corner of W. Miller and N. Jackson. www.salisburync.gov/Departments/ParksandRecreation/Pages/Movies-in-the-Park.aspx

July 11-12, 7:30 p.m.
PPT’s ‘High School Musical,’ Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., 704-633-5471, Piedmontplayers.com

July 12
Jersey City Neighborhood 10th annual reunion, 704-202-3952.

July 12, 9 a.m.-noon
Tall Tales and Homemade Ice Cream Contest, Baker’s Creek Park, West A St., Kannapolis. Hosted by Goldmine Toastmaster Club. Free. 704-307-8187, www.goldminetoastmasters.com
July 12, noon-5 p.m.
Cool Spring UMC free summer celebration and car cruise-in Hwy. 64 East near Cool Spring Elementary School. www.coolspringumc.org

July 13, 2:30 p.m.
Matinee of PPT’s ‘High School Musical,’ Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., 704-633-5471, Piedmontplayers.com

July 14-18
Rowan Museum Middle School Camp, Rowan Museum 202 N. Main St., www.rowanmuseum.org

July 15, 6:30 p.m.
Free summer movie at Rowan Public Library, ‘Zathura’ (PG), 201 W. Fisher St., 704-216-8256, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org

July 16, 4 p.m.
Rowan Museum Board of Directors, Rowan Museum 202 N. Main St., www.rowanmuseum.org

July 16, 2 p.m.
Free summer movie at Rowan Public Library,’ Zathura’ (PG), South Rowan Regional (China Grove), 704-216-7730, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org

July 16-19, 7:30 p.m.
PPT’s ‘High School Musical,’ Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., 704-633-5471, Piedmontplayers.com

July 17-26 and 24-26, 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas Players presents ‘Next Fall,’ Lee Street Theatre & Performing Arts Center, 329 N. Lee St, http://www.faithart.org or www.leestreet.org

July 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Trains, Planes, Automobiles Day at Spencer Doll & Toy Museum, RSVP by July 16. 108 Fourth St. Spencer 704-762-9359 SpencerDollAndToyMuseum.com

July 18, 5-9 p.m.
Krazy Night Out Downtown Salisbury, www.downtownsalisburync.com

July 18-Aug. 15
Filing period for four seats on the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education at the elections office, 704-216-8140.

July 19, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
China Grove Farmer’s Day Festival, http://www.chinagrovenc.gov/
July 22, 6:30 p.m.
Free summer movie at Rowan Public Library, ‘Timeline‘ (PG13), 201 W. Fisher St., 704-216-8256, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org

July 23, 2 p.m.
Free summer movie at Rowan Public Library, ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs’ (PG), South Rowan Regional (China Grove), 704-216-7730, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org

July 24, 7 p.m.
Brick Street Live free concert on Fisher Street: Motel Soap

July 24, 7:30 p.m.
Opening Night PPT’s ‘Look Homeward, Angel’ join the cast for complimentary reception following the opening performance. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., 704-633-5471, Piedmontplayers.com

July 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Under the Big Top at the Spencer Doll & Toy Museum, RSVP by July 23. 108 Fourth St. , 704-762-9359 SpencerDollAndToyMuseum.com

July 25, 9 p.m.
Salisbury Movies at the Park: ‘Free Birds.’ Free, Corner of W. Miller and N. Jackson. www.salisburync.gov/Departments/ParksandRecreation/Pages/Movies-in-the-Park.aspx

July 25-26 and 30-31, 7:30 p.m.
PPT’s ‘Look Homeward, Angel,’ Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. 704-633-5471, piedmontplayers.com

July 25-26 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Antiques Appraisal Fair (Roadshow Style) at the Spencer Doll & Toy Museum, 108 Fourth St. , 704-762-9359 .

July 25, 7-9 p.m.
Uptown Lexington Summer Stroll, 336-249-0383, www.uptownlexington.com, Facebook

July 26. 8 p.m.
Village Ghost Walk at Gold Hill’s Village Arbor, registration 7:30 p.m., www.historicgoldhill.com

July 27, 2:30 p.m.
Matinee of PPT’s ‘Look Homeward, Angel,’ Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. 704-633-5471, piedmontplayers.com
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July 28-Aug. 1
Rowan Museum Civil War Camp (middle school), Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St., www.rowanmuseum.org

July 29, 6:30 p.m.
Free summer movie at Rowan Public Library, ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs’ (PG), 201 W. Fisher St., 704-216-8256, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org

July 30, 2 p.m.
Free summer movie at Rowan Public Library, ‘Sky Captain & the World of Tomorrow’ (PG), South Rowan Regional (China Grove), 704-216-7730, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org

July 30
Value Night for PPT’s ‘Look Homeward, Angel,’ Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. 704-633-5471, piedmontplayers.com

July 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Alice In Wonderland at the Spencer Doll & Toy Museum RSVP by Aug. 7, 108 Fourth St., 704-762-9359 SpencerDollAndToyMuseum .com