Town Crier, week of Oct. 29

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Today, Oct. 29
Salisbury Planning Board Committee Two, 7:30-8:30 a.m., 132 N. Main St., first floor conference room, to discuss proposed tree ordinance changes.
Blood drive, 12:30-4 p.m., Living Water Church of God, 166 N Little Texas Road, Kannapolis.
Spooktackular party featuring crime prevention and fire safety, 6-8 p.m., JC Price American Legion Post, 1433 Old Wilkesboro Road, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Forbidden Forest Horror Trail through Wednesday, dark-until. 14210 Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell. $15. Proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Concessions proceeds to Michael Yang Foundation. 704-223-2765 or www.forbiddenforesthorrortrail.com
More Halloween events, see Time Out, Oct. 25, page 4D
Auditions for PPT’s holiday comedy ‘Inspecting Carol’ 7 p.m. 3rd floor Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., 704-633-5471, PiedmontPlayers.com
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Auditions for PPT’s holiday comedy ‘Inspecting Carol’ 7p.m. 3rd floor Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., 704-633-5471, PiedmontPlayers.com
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Value Night at PPT’s ‘The Color Purple:’ Tickets only $10. Show begins 7:30 p.m. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., 704-633-5471, PiedmontPlayers.com
Trick or Treat at the Salisbury Mall, for kids 12 and under, 5-7 p.m., costume contest begins at 7 p.m. 704-637-7467
Livingstone College Trick or Treat, annual fall celebration for children 6-8 p.m. Parents or guardians required to accompany their children. Begin at the campus security booth to pick up a “Fall Fun Harvest Guide” that will lead to the Greek Horseshoe where the games and activities are. tstevenson@livingstone.edu
More Halloween events at www.salisburypost.com/Entertainment/102512-time-out-roundabout
Thursday, Nov. 1
Piedmont Farmer’s Market Kannapolis, open year-round Thursdays, Old Cannon Mills Outlet Store, 120 West Ave. in the Village.
Rowan County Tourism Development Authority and Salisbury Tourism, Cultural Development Commission Joint Marketing Committee , 10 a.m., Gateway Building, 204 E. Innes .
AARP, 1 p.m., Debbie Lesley on technology classes at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. 1120 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. Dues $3 per year, do not have to be retired. 704-216-7714.
People Growing Together Toastmasters, 5:30 p.m., J.F. Hurley YMCA, 828 Jake Alexander Blvd. West.
Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge Stated Communications, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting.
Surviving Stroke support group, 6:15-7:45, Imaging & Physical Rehabilitation Center, Rowan Regional Medical Park on Julian Road, Exit 74 off I-85. Free. 704-210-6918.
Eureka Lodge #45, 7 p.m., 1433 Old Wilkesboro Road. 704-636-3267 or 7040-798-2032.
PPT’s ‘The Color Purple’ 7:30 p.m., Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., PiedmontPlayers.com
Friday, Nov. 2
Heavenly hotdog sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mt. Olivet UMC, 301 Mt. Olivet Road, 704-782-8846, free delivery over 10.
Opening reception for RCCC Student Autumn Exhibition, 6-8 p.m., most artwork for sale, proceeds go to the students. Rail Walk Gallery, 409-413 N. Lee St., 704-431-8964, www.railwalkgallery.com
Salisbury Haunted Trolley, 7 p.m., call for tickets 1-800-332-2343, www.visitsalisburync.com
Bluegrass jam, 7-9 p.m., open to all acoustic musicians. E.H. Montgomery General Store, Gold Hill, admission by donation. Every Friday, 704-267-9439.
PPT’s ‘The Color Purple’ 7:30 p.m., Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., PiedmontPlayers.com
Salisbury Ghost Walk, 8 p.m., $10 adults, $5 students. Depart from 130 W. Innes St., takes about 80 minutes. Reservations at 704-798-3102.
Spencer Haunted Trolley, 8 p.m., Spencer Doll and Toy Museum, call for tickets/reservations. 704-762-9359, Spencer Trolley@yahoo.com
Saturday, Nov. 3
Salisbury Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, corner of South Main and Bank streets.
Goldmine Toastmasters, 8:30 a.m., Fairfield Inn, 30330 Cloverleaf Plaza, Kannapolis.
Salisbury Haunted Trolley, 7 p.m., call for tickets 1-800-332-2343, www.visitsalisburync.com
6th annual Autumn Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine, Salisbury Civic Center, 704-638-5275 or email pmoor@salisburync.gov
Spencer Haunted Trolley, 8 p.m., Spencer Doll and Toy Museum, call for tickets/reservations. 704-762-9359 Spencer Trolley@yahoo.com
Closing night PPT’s ‘The Color Purple’ 7:30 p.m., Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., 704-633-5471.
Salisbury Ghost Walk, 8 p.m., $10 adults, $5 students. Depart from 130 W. Innes St.; takes about 80 minutes. Reservations at 704-798-3102.
Fourth Big Chili Cookoff, 6:30-11 p.m., Waterworks Visual Arts Center, ticket required, 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org
Salisbury Elks Lodge 699 second annual Turkey Shoot each Saturday through Dec. 1; at the end of Long Ferry Road on Lodge Trail. Registration 9:30 a.m., turkey shoots begin 10 a.m. Range safety officer on site to inspect weapons and ensure the safety of the firing line. Alcohol is prohibited to shooters. Rules posted at the tournament. Prizes include money rounds as well as various meats. Raffle tickets sold for Weatherby 300 rifle with scope, proceeds benefit Camp Carefree. Not necessary to participate in the shoot to purchase raffle tickets. Call Buddy Henderson 336-345-8405.
Sunday, Nov. 4
Call for healthcare providers to participate in J.F. Hurley Family YMCA Health Fair, Jan. 9, limited space, call Louise Klaver 704-636-0111, lklaver@rowanymca. com
Volunteers needed for Hospice Trees, Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County: register at 704-935-9459.
Tomorrow: Blood drive, 4:30-7 p.m., West Cabarrus Branch YMCA, 5325 Langford Ave., Concord.
Tomorrow: Blood drive, 1:30-8 p.m., Cabarrus County Boys & Girls Club, 247 Spring St. NW, Concord.