Theater 

Closing night for Livingstone College’s ‘Dangerous Love’ — 7 p.m., Nov. 13. The performance is free, donations are accepted. The play features scenes of domestic violence and abuse that is prevalent in our society. Livingstone College Tubman Little Theatre, 701 West Monroe St. Contact Professor Michael Connor, 704-216-6260.

Opening night: Lee Street theatre and Catawba College present ‘RENT’ at two venues — First-ever collaboration and dual venue production by Lee Street theatre and the Catawba College Theatre Arts Department. Directed by Beth Homan and Justin Dionne • 7:30 pm Nov. 13-15 at Catawba College Hedrick Little Theater • 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20-22 at Lee Street Theater • 2:30 matinee also on Nov. 22 at LSt • 704-310-5507, www.leestreet.org

Opening Night for ‘Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark’ — 7:30 p.m. Friday: PPT youth theater production. Meet the dinosaurs at a complimentary reception immediately following the opening performance. Adults $10, seniors and students $8. Tickets at Norvell box office, 135 E. Fisher St., 704-633-5471 or PiedmontPlayers.com. Show dates: Nov. 14 and 21 at 7:30 p.m, Nov. 15 and 22 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Salisbury High School presents ‘The Bully Plays’ — 7 p.m. Nov. 20, 21, 22: Salisbury High in partnership with the community relations division of the Salisbury Police Department present a series of short plays and monologues commissioned in response to the growing epidemic of bullying. In the SHS auditorium. Tickets $5 at the door. Call 704-636-1221 ext. 126 for information.

Magic and mentalist family friendly show at LSt — 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday Nov. 14-15: Magical comedian Chris Collins and mentalist Erik Dobell present “Impossibilities: An Evening of Magic, Mind Reading and Mayhem.” Tickets and info at Lee Street Theater & Performing Arts Center, 329 N. Lee St.,704-310-5507, www.leestreet.org

Old Courthouse Theatre presents ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ — Nov. 6-23. 1958 Springfield High School prom, the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams learn about life and love. Hear classic ’50s and ’60s songs. PG, Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring St. NW, 704 788-2405, www.oldcourt housetheatre.org

Broadway’s Best To Host Triad Shakesperience ‘Hamlet’ — Nov. 21-23: See Briefs, page 3D.

Old Courthouse Youth Theatre presents ‘On the Worst Day of Christmas’ — Dec. 12-21: Judy Blume, author. Join the Old Courthouse Youth in their adventure to save the annual Christmas Pageant as they bring back the true reason the angels sang that Christmas night so long ago! Tickets $12 www.old courthousetheatre.org. 49 Spring Street NW, 704 788-2405.

Uwharrie Players present ‘Pump Boys and Dinettes’ — Nov. 13-15: The Uwharrie Players of Stanly County perform the musical comedy “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, Highway 24/27 one mile west of Albemarle. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and juniors. Visit www.uwharrieplayers.org or call 704-249-3004.

 

Music & more 

Life Size to perform at Amos’ Southend — 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 14: Life Size at Amos’ Southend in Charlotte at Cameron Floyd LP release concert. $8 in advance, $12 DOS. See www.amossouthend.com or email lifesizemusic@gmail.com

‘Wayfaring Strangers: The Musical Voyage from Scotland & Ulster to Appalachia’ — 7:30 p.m. Friday: Fiona Ritchie, Doug & Darcy Orr and Little Windows will introduce this wonderful book through a multi-media event. Admission is free; donations appreciated. At the Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. Fiona Ritchie is founder, producer, and host of NPR’s award-winning The Thistle & Shamrock Celtic music program.

FirstARTS presents — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21: Andrew Scanlon, professor of organ at East Carolina University and concert organist, at First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St. Information at 704-636-3121.

‘Christmas in the Country: Country Music Show’ — Dec. 11-13. See Briefs page 2D.

Salisbury Symphony presents — Saturday, Nov. 22: See story, page 6D • “The Nutcracker,” Saturday, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2:30 p.m. • www.salisburysymphony.org

Heart at Harrah’s Cherokee — Feb. 21: Ann and Nancy Wilson. Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee

Willie Nelson at Harrah’s Cherokee — Feb. 28: Tickets on sale Friday at Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee.

 

Comedy

Magic and mentalist show at Lee Street theatre — 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday Nov. 14-15: See THEATER listings.

Jeff Foxworthy at Harrah’s Cherokee — Jan. 3: Largest selling comedy-recording artist in history. Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee.

 

Festivals

Tickets available for Gold Hill’s Lighting of the Fall Fires —5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22: See story, page 7D. www.historicgoldhill.com

 

This & That

 Second annual Holiday Organ Trolley Tour — 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29: Ride the trolley through scenic Salisbury and hear skilled organists perform pieces of holiday and sacred music. This year’s tour includes stops at Milford Hills United Methodist Church featuring Debbie Staley; First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury featuring John Stafford; First United Methodist Church of Salisbury featuring Matthew Brown. Tickets $15 at www.faithart.org or call CFA at 704-647-0999.

NC Transportation Museum hosts The Polar Express — Nov. 28-Dec. 22: Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack. Exact dates, fares, excursion times available at 704-636-2889 ext. 257 or 237, or www.nctrans.org. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride.

Green Goat Gallery Holiday Bazaar — 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22: Meet the artists, sign up for a class with fiber artist Vickie Clontz, play with Carol Dunkley, raffles for knitting kits, be here for the debut of Salisbury High School’s Jazz Band. Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer, 704-431-4527, greengoatgallery.com

Concord Library events — • International Game Day: play Wii games on Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. For teens and the whole family. 704-920-2053 • League of Extraordinary Legos Nov. 18 at 4:30 p.m. for ages 4-12. 704-920-2058 • Thanksgiving story and craft time for ages 3-5 Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. 704-920-2058 • BeTWEEN the Lines Book Discussion for ages 10-12 Nov. 20 at 4:30 p.m. Read any book from the new shelf and make a clay sculpture 704-920-2058 • New Novel November for the Awesome Pageturners Book Discussion for ages 8-10, Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m. Read any book from the new shelf and make a mystery craft. 704-920-2058 • 7 Union St. North, Concord, www.cabarruscounty.us/library or Facebook

 

Fundraisers 

Shabby Chic live auction — Preview begins 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov 22, sale follows: Kyle Swicegood leads the auction of repurposed items done by local artists. Proceeds go to Habitat home being built in Mocksville. Refreshments will be served. Brock Theater, 622 N. Main St., Mocksville. Free admission. 724-321-6156 or www. DavieHabitat.org

Sunday chili cookoff at AmVets Post 460 — doors open noon, game starts 1 p.m. Sunday. Sign up with Sue through Friday to participate. Vote with $$ for best chili. Drawing at halftime. Winner gets bragging rights. 285 Lakeside Drive. 704-633-5018.

Salisbury Pride Drag Show — Nov. 22 at Spoken Space Theater on Lee Street. Shows at 9 and 11 p.m., doors open 8 p.m.

Port-a-Pit chicken or rib dinner for Darrin DiMarzo — Order now, pickup noon-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4: Proceeds go to medical bills for Darrin, former president of Spencer Jaycees, victim of a hit and run while on his motorcycle. Sponsored by Spencer Jaycees. Chicken plates $8.50, rib plates $13. Picup at Rowan County Fairgrounds. 704-637-6080 or amadasbowman@gmail.com

Wine & beer tastings 

Salisbury Wine Shop — • 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday: John Erickson of Jamieson Ranch Vineyards will pour and discuss six selections from the Jamieson Winery. $5/person • 4:30 p.m. Sunday: Riedel Wine Glass Seminar and Tasting with Natali Meetze, certified specialist of wine with Fine Wine Trading Company. Natali will discuss wine glass design and glass-wine pairing as you taste five fine boutique wines in four Riedel crystal wine glasses. Participants keep the wine glasses. $50/person ($45/Wine Club members) • 106 S. Main St., 704-636-5151, sws@salisburywineshop. com

Cauble Creek Vineyard and Winery — North Carolina’s 100th Winery. Tasting room open Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m. Wine tastings $8 per person with a selection of eight wines for tastings. Also juices, non-alcohol ciders, food products, gift items. 704-636-1137, 700 Cauble Farm Road, see www.caublecreekvineyard.com

Morgan Ridge Vineyards & Brewhouse — 486 John Morgan Road, Gold Hill, 704-639-0911, www.morganridgevineyards.com • 4-7 p.m. Saturday: Gumbo Festival and Salisbury Swing Band, $5 entrance fee. Case club members in free. $5 per bowl of gumbo. Four styles of gumbo offered, try all four and be eligible for drawing of a $50 gift certificate. RSVP www.morganridgevineyards.com or call 704-639-0911

 

Night Life

The Loft at Benchwarmers, 113 E. Fisher St. — • 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday Nov. 14: Wicked Powers • 10 p.m. Sunday Nov. 16: Karaoke with Cherokee • Monday, NTN trivia • 704-639-0694.

The Carriage Room, 2141 Statesville Blvd. — • Sign-up deadline 7 p.m. every Friday for in-house pool tournament, $5, start playing by 7:30; also open jukebox • Every Sunday is “Trenner Day,” open pool table all day • 704-647-9876, carriageroomnc@ facebook.com.

CJ’s BBQ, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — • 6:30 p.m., Friday night bluegrass with Hazy Ridge. 704-278-4070.

DJs Restaurant, 1502 W. Innes St. — • 7:30. p.m. Thursdays: Freeport Jazz house band, no cover • 8 p.m. Saturday: National Recording Artist Sponge. $10 • Sunday: NFL ticket • Monday: Money Night Football. $200 cash prizes • 704-638-9647, http://djsrestaurant.com

Danny Franklin plays live — • 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 15: Brew, corner of Main St. and Dale Earnhardt Blvd., Kannapolis • 7 p.m. Nov. 18: Speakeasy Smokehouse and Tap Room, 316 Brookdale St., Kannapolis. See Danny Franklin on youtube.

The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — See Briefs, page 2D • Set Free Church meets 5:30 p.m. Saturdays. Free refreshments, air hockey, foosball, pool. Public invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467.

E.H. Montgomery General Store — 7-9 p.m. Fridays: Open Bluegrass jam for acoustic musicians. Historic Village of Gold Hill, Facebook, 704-267-9439, www.themontgomerystore.com

Nashville Nights, 125-127 E. Innes St. — • 9:30 p.m. Saturday: Back Roads Band, $5 cover • Thursdays karaoke • Thursdays-Fridays Deejay Cherokee • Fridays live deejay • Open Thursday-Friday-Saturday 1 p.m.-2 a.m., 704-762-9990, www.nashvillenightsnc.com

Rick’s BBQ and Grill, 929 S. Main St. — • 6 p.m. Monday, Thursday: Karaoke • 6 p.m. Tuesday: Cruise-in • 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday-Saturday: Karaoke. 704-642-0050.

Uncle Buck’s All American Pub & Grub, 127 S. Main St. — 9 p.m. Saturday: Stevie Tombstone and Kern Richards with Whisky Dick • Magic Mondays 6-8 p.m. with magician Glen Yost • Bike Night Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. • 704-633-3750, www.facebook.com/unclebucksgrub

Old Stone Vino, 515 S. Main St., Kannapolis — Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays: Live music. 704-938-2337.

The Charlotte Zodiac Dance Club — American Legion, 4235 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte. Dances on second and fourth Friday, dress code upscale casual, no jeans. Martha, 704-236-0344. www.charlottezodiacdanceclub.com

 

Classes

Card making at the Y — • 1-3 p.m., Nov. 17. Make six cards. Non-member $15, member $12, J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center — Sign up at 704-636-1882. For details on classes visit www.waterworks.org. Located at 123 E. Liberty St.

Hand & Wheel Pottery Class: Tuesdays Nov. 18, 25. For ages 12+. Instructor: Brent Smith. For beginner or intermediate students.

Christmas Ornaments in Clay: Dec. 6, ages 4-12. Instructor: Brenda Gariepy. Create a set of handmade clay holiday ornaments.

Fused Glass Ornaments: Dec. 6, Ages 16+. Instructor: Betti Pettinati-Longinotti. Spend the day making holiday ornaments.

From Darkness Into Light: A SoulCollage Journey — 1:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6: SoulCollage course is reflective journaling, poetry, and meditative movement. $45 per participant – Registration is required. Led by Karen Campbell at Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St., park and enter behind Haven Lutheran Church. Register at www.faithart.org or 740-647-0999.

Introduction to Meditation: Finding Your Pathway to the Healing — 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20, Dec. 4 and 11: Explore a variety of meditation methods in a three-week class at RCCC aimed at helping people discover their own inner roadmap. Offered through RCCC’s Personal Enrichment program. Register at www.RCCC.edu/enrichment or call 704-216-RCCC (7222). $30.

Pottery 101 — Classes at Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St., 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com

For kids: No experience needed; advanced registration required. For ages 6-14. Cost: $35. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon • Nov. 15: “Give Thanks” Table Decoration • Dec. 6: Your House as a Christmas Cottage

Paint your own pottery: Guided instruction, no artistic ability necessary, supplies and firing costs included. Age 14-adult. Cost: $35. 7-9 p.m • Thursday, Nov. 20: Whimsical Trees Plate

Let’s Get Messy!: One evening class offers the opportunity to try your hand at the potter’s wheel without committing to a full session of classes. Basics of wheel throwing, make and decorate pots. Age 14-adult • Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m., $35.

Free basic computer classes — Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Classes run for two hours. Call 704-680-7317 or 704-870-8862 to schedule an appointment time. Knox’s Computer Business, 512 Klumac Road, Suite 8.

Master dance class for PPT’s musical ‘CATS’ — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25: Prep to audition for PPT’s spring musical “CATS” or just love to dance. 25 spots available. Choreographer Tod A. Kubo. Cost: $20. To sign up call 704-633-5471. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St., PiedmontPlayers.com

6-8 p.m. first Mondays: At The Green Goat Art Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave. Spencer, across from N.C. Train Museum. Canvases available for purchase; paints, easels, brushes, aprons, instructions, provided. $25 per class. Bring your own beverage. Call Patt 704-232-6000 or Carol 704-213-6171 or www.winedownandcreate.com and Facebook.

Free online courses through RPL — Gale Courses: high-quality, noncredit online courses free with your library card. New sessions of six-week courses start monthly. Enroll at www.rowanpubliclibrary.org and click Online Tools, or call 704-216-8243.

Free Bible lessons for children — 11 a.m.-noon Saturday Nov. 22: Includes Bible character cards, pictue activities, illustrated Bible studes, videos, songs. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Downstairs conference room of RPL Rockwell Branch (not sponsored by RPL). See JW.org and look under “children.”

Wine Down and Create — Salisbury Art Station — 4-6 p.m. ongoing weekly classes: Instructors share historical, technical, conceptual aspects of art; foster manual dexterity, motivation, problem-solving, healthy communication. $25 per class. Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. for ages 5-7 • Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. for ages 7 and up • Thursdays 4-6 p.m. for ages 7 and up. 704-754-0853 or art.notions@yahoo.com 215 Depot Street, 704-754-0853.

Beginning and intermediate weaving — Private lessons on a floor loom. Day or evening times. Liese Sadler, 215-300-4369, livethreadstudio@ gmail.com

Painting with Patt — Ongoing adult oil painting classes, Tuesdays 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. Call for info or to sign up. Class size limited to four. Patt Legg, 704-232-6000, 704-762-9647, www.pattlegg.net

Mind aerobics art class — 2-4 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, taught by artist Robert Toth: introduction to drawing, pastel and sculpture. $10/two-hour session. Rufty Holmes Senior Center, call 704-279-9301.

Zumba fitness — • 5:30 p.m., Mondays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 704-216-7714 • 6 p.m. Thursdays, $3 per person, St. Matthews Church Salisbury • J.F. Hurley Family YMCA’s aqua zumba, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Create a painting in just one class — 6- p.m. Saturdays: Children and adult classes taught by Grumbacher, certified art instructor. No talent required. Learn an overview of painting and leave with finished piece of art. Held at Michaels, 1465 Klumac Road. Register there or at michaels.com or 704-636-3130.

Ballet, tap, pointe, jazz, modern, hip hop, acrobatics — For ages starting at 2-1/2. Stress free, fun, friendly environment. Steppin’ Out Dance Company, 704-637-1222, www.stepoutdance.com, steppinoutdance @carolina.rr.com

Yoga or tap — • Yoga, all levels, instructor Nye Hartwick. 704-232-2427 • Adult beginner tap, instructor Donna Weinhold- Cesario • Combination classes for all ages • Gymnastics/acro for all ages • Spring recital: “The Little Mermaid,” call Marianna Jarrett 704-232-2437 • Spotlight Dance Company, 129 W. Corriher Ave., 704-637-3875.

Singles

Piedmont Singles — 6:15 p.m. Fridays: Bingo. For singles as well as those widowed or divorced. 1908 Statesville Blvd., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, no joining fee, donations appreciated, covered dish.

New Beginnings Singles Club of Lake Norman — 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays: social group of singles over 50, Captain’s Galley Restaurant in Mooresville. Visitors welcome. 704-677-2331.

 

Auditions

 

PPT’s ‘Lombardi’ — 7 p.m. Dec. 1-2: A play about the legendary Green Bay Packers coach, based on the book “When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi” by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss. Show dates: Jan. 29-Feb. 7. Third floor of the Meroney Theater, 704-633-5471 to sign up. www.PiedmontPlayers.com

Old Courthouse Theatre ‘Neil Simon’s Proposals’ — 7-9 p.m., Sunday-Monday, Nov. 16-17: Directed by Andy Rassler. Rated PG. Ensemble cast of 4 women and 5 men. Performance dates Jan. 22-Feb. 8. For character descriptions see www.oldcourthouse theatre.org

‘Becky’s New Car’ — 7 p.m. Dec. 15-16: See Briefs, page 2D.

Speakers and forums

Tonight: AAUW lecture series — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13: “$tart $mart,” Dr. Carol Cody with an overview plus discussion of the feasibility of bringing the $tart $mart workshop to Salisbury. Light refreshments by AAUW Salisbury. Free. Held at Salisbury Women’s Club, 1237 Old W. Innes St. Contact: Kathy Pulliam, 704-636-6082, kathy@mkpulliam.com, http://salisbury-nc.aauw.net

Catawba College Community Forum: ‘Remove Before Flight: The Transition to Pilotless Aircraft’ — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18: Catawba alumnus Kyle Snyder presents an overview of the technologies, policies and applications that are developing an industry for unmanned aircraft systems in North Carolina. Tom Smith Auditorium of Ralph W. Ketner Hall. Admission is free.

 

Art

‘Words Torn From Pages’ — 6 p.m. Friday: See Briefs. page 2D.

The Framing Gallery, 320 N Main St. across from Koko Java — Artist of the Month: Barbara Duffy, local artist for 25 years, specializing in Plein Air and oil paintings. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Tuesday and Saturday, 704-633-1246.

Fine Frame Gallery, 105 S. Main St. — • Folk Art by Wanda Clark  and Fall watercolors by Mark Brincefield. • Monday/Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 704-647-0340, www. fineframegallery.com

The Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer — Carve Into Life…Palette Knife Paintings of Patt Legg. Gallery hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. then 5- 8 p.m.; Sunday: 1-6 p.m. 704-431-4527, greengoatgallery@yahoo.com

Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409-413 N. Lee St. — Nov. 6-29: Festival of Gifts, invitational exhibit and sale of fine arts and crafts • Free, open to the public. Gallery hours Thursday- Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment, Historic Salisbury’s Rail Walk Arts District. 704-431-8964, www.railwalkgallery.com

Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. — • Maria Michaelson, clay, wood, and bronze sculptures; also selections from the Sonia and Isaac Luski collection: Glass Works • Young People’s Gallery: On The Inside: exploring personhood and identity • Gallery hours Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org

The Mooresville Artist Guild — Three local artists featured Nov. 20-29. The Depot will be closed Thanksgiving day. Mooresville Arts Depot, 103 West Center Ave., Mooresville, 704-663-6661, www.magart.org

The Guild Gallery, 11 Union St., lower level, Concord — Annual fall judged art show featuring 2D art, 3D visual art, photography, digital altered photography, fiber art. Prizes awarded at the reception. Free, open to the public. www.CabarrusArtsCouncil.org

 

Trips 

YMCA sponsored trips — • Nov. 14: Southern Christmas Show, $23 per person • Additional tickets now available for the Belk Theater Feb. 15 trip to “The Phantom of the Opera” • Dec. 2: Christmas at Billy Graham Library, $20 per person, call for details • July 14, 2015, “Annie,” Belk Theater, limited amount of seats • Non-members welcome, buses leave from J. F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Details at 704-636-0111, lklaver@ rowanymca.com

Opryland Resort holiday — Trip to Opryland Hotel in Nashville Nov. 30-Dec. 3: Gaylord Opryland Resort, lunch cruise and show on showboat, Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, holiday crafts, antiques art, the Ice Sculpture Experience, tickets to the Grand Ole Opry show. For details and prices call Janie Waller 704-278-4803.

 

Call for vendors

Craft Bazaar at Carillon Assisted Living — 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15: Free table, you just come set up. Call 704-633-4666 to reserve a table.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday post-parade celebration —12:30p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015: The Human Relations Council is accepting applications for food, craft, retail vendors to participate, held at Hall Gym. No vendor fee. Register at www.tinyurl.com/joinMLK2015. Go to www.humanrelationscouncil.org or email humanresources@salisburync.gov

 

Call for volunteers

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration weekend — The Human Relations Council needs volunteers to help plan the MLK Jr. holiday parade and breakfast programs. This is a community event and we need input from community representatives. Meeting dates are listed at www.tinyurl.com/joinMLK2015. Go to www.humanrelationscouncil.org or email humanresources @salisburync.gov

Help feed the horses — The Horse Protection Society of N.C. a 501(c)3 nonprofit, 2135 Miller Road, China Grove, needs volunteers to help feed the horses. Go to www.horseprotection.org or email hps@horseprotection.org to learn more.

 

Call for performers

Carolers, choirs and bell ringers — Dec. 5: See Briefs, page 3D.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday parade — 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015: The Human Relations Council needs community groups, bands, dancers, and other performers to participate in the parade in Downtown Salisbury. Register your group at www.tinyurl.com/joinMLK2015. Go to www.humanrelationscouncil.org or email humanresources@salisburync.gov

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday post-parade celebration — 12:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015: The Human Relations Council needs community groups, bands, dancers, and other performers to participate in the MLK Jr. holiday post-parade celebration at Hall Gym. Contact the HRC at humanresources@salisburync.gov