Town Crier

Published 12:00 am Sunday, September 11, 2011

TODAY
Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., SunTrust Bank, Downtown Salisbury, for members of the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce.
Kannapolis City Council, workshop meeting, 6 p.m., Train Station, 201 S. Main St.
East Spencer Town Board of Aldermen, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 909, 7 p.m., Cabarrus Senior Center, 331 Corban Ave. S.E. (N.C. 73 East), Concord. Light meal at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact Nelson Lee at 704-467-2246 or Bob Downer at 980-621-8735.
Red Cross blood drive, 1-5:30 p.m., E.H. Dole Chapter, 1930 Jake Alexander Blvd.
Cabarrus County Fair, Sept. 9-17, Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4759 N.C. 49 N., Concord, www.cabarruscounty.us/government/departments/fair
TUESDAY, Sept. 13
Salisbury Post Senior Expo, Salisbury Mall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
ěNursing During the Civil War,î program for Rowan History Club, 7 p.m., Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. (enter at rear). Speaker, Nancy Brewer, Civil War historical interpreter. For more information, contact the museum at 704-633-5946.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14
ěLovely Stillî movie showing, 7 p.m., Gem Theater, Kannapolis, $5 ticket in advance, $6 at door. Alzheimerís Foundation fundraiser, with presentation.
THURSDAY, Sept. 15
Day of Caring for Rowan County United Way, with 7:30 a.m. breakfast at Hurley YMCA.
Salisbury Toastmasters Club – People Growing Together Open House, 5:15 p.m., J.F. Hurley YMCA Boardroom, 828 Jake Alexander Blvd. PGT Toastmasters meet every Thursday; membership open to the public. Improve your speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Contact: Tim Edwards 704-431-9390 or Curtis Treece 704-433-7878 or pgt.freetoasthost.ws
FRIDAY, Sept. 16
FirstARTS of First United Methodist Church concert, 7 p.m., organ masterworks of Couperin Le Grand, Bach, Franck, DuruflČ, Vierne, Guilman by Matthew Michael Brown, resident director of music. 704-636-3121.
SATURDAY, Sept. 17
Kannapolis Kares Day, daylong volunteer event, 7 a.m. kickoff and breakfast, Cannon YMCA. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Empty Stocking Fund. For information, contact Brett Crosby at 704-939-9622 or bcrosby@cannonymca.org.
Rowan-Cabarrus Walk to End Alzheimerís, registration at 9 a.m., walk at 10 a.m., N.C. Research Campus, 201 N. Main St., Kannapolis.
Germanfest, 5-9 p.m., Old Stone House, one-half mile down Stone House Road, off U.S. 52 in Granite Quarry. To benefit Rowan Museum.
Mulch Give-Away, Town of Spencer Public Works Department, 704-633-5331.
Flight of Honor, carries veterans to Washington, D.C., to see World War II memorial and other sights.
Five-Hour Indoor Bike Ride, benefitting Prevent Child Abuse Rowan, at The Forum, 2318 S. Main St., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $125 per team. For information, call 704-633-6638.
China Grove Middle School 100th anniversary celebration and back-to-school bash, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., sponsored by and benefitting China Grove Middle School Booster Club and PTA at China Grove Middle School, 1013 N. Main St. Questions: 704-791-8906, 704-467-0282, 704-857-7038, ext. 119.
Historic Downtown Mocksville Jamminí On The Square, 7-9 p.m. Bluegrass and more with D.C. Express, bring chair, sit under the oaks near Restaurant 1. 336-909-2263, www.historicdowntownmocksville.com
MONDAY, Sept. 19
Rowan County Fair, 60th year, Sept. 19-24, between I-85 and Old Concord Road at 1560 1560 Julian Road. www.rowancountyfair.org/home
Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m., Cabarrus County Governmental Center, 65 Church St. S.E., Concord.
TUESDAY, Sept. 20
Salisbury Legislative Town Hall, featuring Rep. Thom Tillis, speaker of the N.C. House, noon. Cooperís (formerly Brick Street Tavern), 122 E. Fisher St. RSVP at speaker.rsvp@ncleg.net.
Concord Legislative Town Hall, featuring Rep. Thom Tillis, speaker of the N.C. House, hosted by Cabarrus Republican Women, 7 p.m., The Village Church, 9280 Davidson Highway, Concord. 704-621-6984.
THURSDAY, Sept. 22
Biker Blues BBQ Rally & Kansas City BBQ Society cookoff, Sept. 22-24, Tilley Harley-Davidson of Salisbury, starting with Pre-Rally Party on 22nd. Benefits Godstock, Salisbury Fraternal Order of Police and The Folds of Honor Foundation. www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com
Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Livingstone College, Aggrey Student Center, 701 W. Monroe St.
Reception, Arc of Rowan Exhibit, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St.
FRIDAY, Sept. 23
First day of autumn.
Fall Convocation, Livingstone College, 10 a.m., Varick Auditorium.
Thomas the Tank Engine visits N.C. Transportation Museum, Sept. 23-25 and Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Tickets on sale at 866-468-7630 or www.nctrans.org.
SATURDAY, Sept. 24
Christian Motorcycle Rally, 8 a.m.-noon, Ridenow Dealership, 254 Concord Parkway South, Concord. Sponsored by A New Beginning Community ROC. For information, contact Steven Wright at 704-957-0999
Gold Hill Founderís Day, 10 a.m. parade, 11 a.m. entertainment. Contests, Civil War re-enactment and more. 735 St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill. For information, call 704-267-9439.
ěA Night At The Opryî fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis ó 7 p.m., featuring music by DC & The Chosen Few, Lynn Owsley, Dottie Jack, David Ridenhour and G.W. Saunders. Doors open 6 p.m., St. Matthewís Lutheran Church, 9275 Bringle Ferry Road.
Chrysanthemum sale, 8 a.m.-noonSpencer Womanís Club. $5 each, 8-inch pots. Pre-order at 704-636-7836.
Responsible Dog Ownership Day dog show and more, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Road. Sponsored by the Salisbury Kennel Club and Friends in Fur Rescue. Includes Meet the Breeds fair, Fun Dog Shows and more.
Cooleemee Textile Heritage Festival, 10 a.m., Zacharay House grounds, Church St., Cooleemee. 336-284-6040.
SUN DAY, Sept. 25
Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 203 N. Main St., Faith.
TUESDAY, Sept. 27
Red Cross blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., North Hills Christian School, 2970 W. Innes St.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28
Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset.
THURSDAY, Sept. 29
An Evening With John Hart, 7th Annual Summer Reading Challenge, 7 p.m., Trinity Oaks Retirement Community Center.
Early release, Rowan-Salisbury Schools, with required workday Friday.
Cabarrus County Government 101, free eight-week course begins, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Cabarrus County Governmental Center, 65 Church St. S., Concord. For more information, contact Aimee Hawkins at 704-920-2336.
Animal Control Operating Procedure Sub-committee of the Rowan County Board of Health, 6 p.m., Health Department Conference Room, 1811 E. Innes St. Next scheduled Board of Health meeting Oct. 11, 6:30 pm, same location.
SATURDAY, Oct. 1
North Rowan Alumni Association Annual Meeting, 9 a.m., at the high school.
32nd AnnualAutumn Jubilee, Dan Nicholas Park, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., music, entertainment, games, crafts, heritage village artisans and demonstrations. No pets. 7040-216-7803.
FRIDAY, Oct. 7
St. Johnís Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St. will open its beautiful sanctuary and chapel for free tours at During Friday Night Out October from 6 to 8 p.m.
MONDAY, Oct. 10
Columbus Day
TUESDAY, Oct. 11
Rowan County Board of Health, 6:30 p.m., Health Department, 1811 E. Innes St.
THURSDAY, Oct. 13
Fall break, Livingstone College, Oct. 13-14.
FRIDAY, Oct. 14
Homecoming, North Rowan High School. Alumni After Party for those 21 and above at Wrenn House.
SATURDAY, Oct. 15
WIP First Annual Gospel Fest, Oct. 15, 11a.m.-6p.m., Kelsey Scott Park. Vendors welcome, setup charge, $50. Clothes, food, shoes, purses, candles, incense, bows, etc. Respond by Sept. 30. Call Paula Tripp, 704-431-9355; Tina Phillips, 704-232-4154; or Melissa Gladden, 704-754-1813. Rain date, Oct. 22.
SATURDAY, Oct. 22
Livingstone College Homecoming
THURSDAY, Oct. 27
Spencer Candidate Forum, 7 p.m., Spencer Womanís Club, 100 Third St. For information, call Marla Gobbel,704-637-0365, or Alane Mills, 704-636-2969.