2015 Community Calendar
Published 7:34 am Tuesday, January 6, 2015
- Decent Peggy Gray, on the right, leads a group through the 1925 J.R. Bias House on Mitchell Avenue during the annual OctoberTour in Salisbury.
January
Reading with Ringling Brothers
Jan. 1- Feb 1
All RPL locations
Read your way to a circus ticket! Ages 2-12. Vouchers must be redeemed at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. Tickets are limited and 1 adult ticket must be purchased to redeem up to 3 children’s vouchers. 704-216-8234 www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Melissa.Oleen@rowancountync.gov
Macbeth Youth Auditions
Jan 5 & 6, 4 p.m. & 5 p.m
Piedmont Players Theatre
Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St.
704-633-5471
md@piedmontplayers.com
Sharpie Tie-Dye for Teens
Jan. 6, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove
Free and open to middle and high school teens. Light refreshments served. 704-216-7728
Dara.Cain@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Computer Basics Class
Jan. 6, 7 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Rowan Public Library HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., 704-216-8242
Paul.Birkhead@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Basic Computer skills. Also held on
Jan. 29, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Cats Auditions
Jan 6 & 7 at 7 p.m.
Piedmont Players Theatre
Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St.
704-633-5471
md@piedmontplayers.com
Jan. 7, 2-4 p.m.
Senior Self Defense Class. Must sign up, Cost $25. YMCA, 828 W Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111
Friends of RPL and Collette Vacations
Jan. 8, 7 p.m.
RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., 704-640-5159
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org Melody.Moxley@rowancountync.gov Information on Upcoming library trip to Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria Aug. 26-Sept. 4.
Winter Breakfast
Jan. 10, 7 a.m.-10 a.m.
The Cleveland Lions Club – Lions Den is on Cemetery Street in Cleveland. President John Brown 704-278-1791.
Lego Day at Rowan Public Library
Jan 10, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
RPL East Branch, 110 Broad Street, Rockwell, 704-216-7842 Large Lego collection children’s free play. Tammie.Foster@rowancountync.gov www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
The Lego Movie Matinee
Jan 10, 2 p.m.
Rowan Public Library: RPL HQ 201 W. Fisher St. 704-216-8234
Melissa.Oleen@rowancountync.gov www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Free family friendly PG movie. Free popcorn and lemonade. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 1 hour & 40 minutes long.
Beekeeping Course
Jan. 10,17, 24, 31, & Feb 7
Davie Beekeepers Assoc.
At NC Coop Extension, Davie County Center, 180 South Main Street, Mocksville. 336-909-2641
Davie3@centurylink.net
Big Band Bash – “Casablanca!”
Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Salisbury Symphony
Catawba College: Hedrick Auditorium & Crystal Lounge (“Rick’s Place”) 704-637-4314 ljones@catawba.edu
www.Salisburysymphony.org
Rufty-Holmes Senior Center Blood Drive
Jan. 12, 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
704-216-7704 for information or appointment. 1120 MLK Jr. Ave.
Anime/Manga/Comic Books Interest Group Meeting
Jan. 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
RPL, 201 W. Fisher St., 704-216-8229
Jennifer.Nicholson@rowancountync.gov Middle & HS teens.
Hurley Room.
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Rowan Republicans
Jan. 13, 7 p.m.
130 W. Innes Street in Commissioners’ Meeting Room 704-637-0775
Women’s Health Luncheon
Jan. 14, 12 noon
Novant Hospital Presents: Health Information. Salisbury Gardens providing lunch. Special Presentation from Comfort Keepers. YMCA, 828 W Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111
LIVE at Lee Street
Jan.16 7:30 p.m.
Chatham County Line
Lee Street Theatre 704.310.5507
www.leestreet.org
Lego Day at Rowan Public Library
Jan 17, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
RPL 201 W. Fisher Street. 704-216-8234 Large Lego collection children’s free play. Melissa.Oleen@rowancountync.gov www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
2015 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Greensboro
January 17-25
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Parade
Jan. 17
9 a.m.: Parade registration at Soldier’s Memorial AME Zion Church, 306 N. Church.
10 a.m.: Final Line-Up
11 a.m.: Parade Starts at N. Main & Liberty. 12 p.m. Parade ends at Livingstone College, W. Monroe.
Post-Parade Celebration
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Vendors set Up at Hall Gym, 1402 W. Bank.
12:30 – 4 p.m. Celebration.
http://humanrelationscouncil.org
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration and Humanitarian Awards Day
Jan. 18, 3 p.m.
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1920 Shirley Avenue, Salisbury www.mzmbcsalisbury.org
Levonia M. Corry 704-636-6547
joyful3@carolina.rr.com
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Breakfast & Program
Jan. 19
7 a.m. – 9 a.m. at J F Hurley YMCA. Wreath Laying at Freedman’s Cemetery: 9:30 a.m.
http://humanrelationscouncil.org
Catawba College Community Forum
Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Tom Smith Auditorium, Ketner Hall. 704-637-4111
www.catawba.edu
Bridgette E. Gibbs ‘02
begibbs@catawba.edu
Sharpie Tie-Dye for Teens
Jan. 20, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St.,
Free and open to middle and high school teens. Light refreshments served. 704-216-8229
Jennifer.Nicholson@rowancountync.gov www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
The Retrospective
Jan. 22, 6-9 p.m.
Exhibit Reception & Reunion
20 years of CFA, memorabilia, photos, and more from numerous CFA events, St. Thomas Players productions, and Muse & Spirit.
Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. Salisbury 704 647-0999 faithart@bellsouth.net
www.faithart.org
Sounds of the Sixties
Jan. 22-24 & Jan. 29-31, 7:30 p.m.
Lee Street Theatre 704.310.5507
www.leestreet.org
The Lego Movie Matinee
Jan 24, 10:30 p.m.
RPL East Branch, 110 Broad Street, Rockwell. 704-216-7842
Emma.Rose@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Free family friendly PG movie. Free popcorn and lemonade. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 1 hour & 40 minutes long.
Lego Day at South Rowan Regional Library
Jan 24, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
920 Kimball Road, China Grove: 704-216-7728. Large Lego collection children’s free play.
Dara.Cain@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
The Lego Movie Matinee
Jan 24, 12:30 p.m.
South Rowan Public Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove. 704-216-7728
Dara.Cain@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Free family friendly PG movie. Free popcorn and lemonade. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 1 hour & 40 minutes long.
10th Annual Oyster Roast
Jan. 24
www.waterworks.org
Got Plans? Workshop
Jan 26, 5:45-7 p.m.
South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove,
704-216-7841
April.Everett@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Free; Learn about power of attorney, living wills, and other important papers. Notebooks and forms will be provided to help you get started. Led by Don Timmons. This workshop kicks off the 2015 Learn.Act.Grow. series.
Sharpie Tie-Dye for Teens
Jan. 27, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
RPL East Branch, 110 Broad Street, Rockwell. Free and open to middle- and high school teens. Light refreshments served. 704-216-7842
Emma.Rose@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Book Bites RPL South
Jan 27
see Monthly Mtgs section
Richard Smith in Concert
Jan 27, 7-9 p.m.
RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St. Free. www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Guitarist Richard has toured the world surprising audiences with his styles of country, bluegrass, mainstream jazz, modern pop and rock, to classical guitar www.richardsmithmusic.com Sponsored by Friends of Rowan Public Library. 704-216-8240
Rufty-Holmes Senior Center Board Of Directors meeting
Jan. 28, 11 a.m.
Open to the public.
Forum on Diabetes info
Jan. 28, 4-5:30 p.m.
Free. Register: YMCA, 828 W Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111
Lombardi
Jan 29-31, Feb 4-7 all at 7:30 p.m., Feb 1 at 2:30 p.m.
Piedmont Players Theatre
Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St.
704-633-5471
md@piedmontplayers.com
www.PiedmontPlayers.com
Special RPL Book Sale
Jan. 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Jan. 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sun. – Closed
Feb. 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rowan Public Library: South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove. 704-216-7727 Mostly children’s and adult nonfiction books. Prices 0.50 to $2, books will be priced to move toward the end of the sale.
Lego Day at Rowan Public Library
Jan 31, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
RPL 201 W. Fisher Street. 704-216-8234 Large Lego collection children’s free play. Melissa.Oleen@rowancountync.gov www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
“Tchaikovsky!”
Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.
North Carolina Symphony
hosted by Salisbury Symphony
Catawba College – Keppel Auditorium
704-637-4314
ljones@catawba.edu
www.Salisburysymphony.org
February
LIVE at Lee Street
Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Phil Keaggy
Lee Street Theatre 704.310.5507
www.leestreet.org
Independent/Home School Rowan Co. Young Artists Gallery
Feb. 7 – Feb. 28
www.waterworks.org Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 East Liberty Street
Waterworks Visual Arts Center
Feb 7-May 16
In/Equity. Confronting concerns of past, present, and future human rights and cross-culture.
Annual Chocolate Festival for Middle-HS Teens
Feb. 10 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Enjoy chocolate trivia, chocolate games, even a chocolate fountain! Free. South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove.
704-216-7728
Dara.Cain@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Computer Basics Class
Feb. 10, 7– 8:30 p.m.
Rowan Public Library HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., 704-216-8242
Paul.Birkhead@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Basic Computer skills. Also held on
Feb. 26, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Adventure Club
Feb. 14, 11 a.m. – Noon
11:00 am
RPL Headquarters, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, 704-216-8234 www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Hands-on science; this month’s theme: “Sugar Cube Science.” Build an arch, bridge or tower with them? Come test your skills.
Annual Chocolate Festival for Middle-HS Teens
Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Enjoy chocolate trivia, chocolate games, even a chocolate fountain! Free. RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury. 704-216-8229
Jennifer.Nicholson@rowancountync.gov www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Catawba College Community Forum
Feb. 17, 7:30pm
Tom Smith Auditorium, Ketner Hall
704-637-4111 www.catawba.edu
Book Chats
Feb. 19, 4:15 p.m. – 5 p.m.
A book group for grade 2s; Freckle Juice by Judy Blume. Limited books available, so registration recommended.
South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7728
Dara.Cain@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Becky’s New Car
Feb. 19-21 and 26-28 at 7:30 p.m.
Feb 22 at 2:30 p.m.
CFA/St. Thomas Players
Lee Street Theatre 704.310.5507
www.faithart.org
www.leestreet.org
Salisbury Confederate Prison Assoc. Sesquicentennial Exhibit
Feb. 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rowan Public Library HQ, 201 W. Fisher St. SCPA: 704-637-6411 southpaws@fibrant.com
Macbeth
Feb 20 & 27 at 7:30 p.m., Feb 21 & 28 at 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Piedmont Players Theatre
Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St.
704-633-5471
md@piedmontplayers.com
www.PiedmontPlayers.com
Catawba College
Admissions Open House
Feb. 21
704-637-4111 www.catawba.edu
Annual Quilt Show
Feb. 22-24
Trinity Oaks, Klumac Rd.
Brenda Zimmerman
704-603-2770
bzimmerman@trinityoaks.net
“Learn. APP. Grow.”
Feb. 23, 5:45 p.m.- 7 p.m.
South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7841
April.Everett@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Free. Explore free apps to inspire you to stay organized, get fit, and eat healthier. Led by Tricia Stagger. This workshop is part of the 2015 Learn.Act.Grow. series.
Annual Chocolate Festival for Middle-HS Teens
Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Enjoy chocolate trivia, chocolate games, even a chocolate fountain! Free.
RPL East Branch, 110 Broad Street, Rockwell 704-216-7842
Emma.Rose@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Martha Bassett in Concert
Feb. 24, 7-9 p.m.
RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, 704-216-8240
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org Crystalline tone and sultry delivery move effortlessly through swing, jazz, folk, country, and rock, Free, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Sample Bassett’s music at www.marthabassett.com Sponsored by Friends of Rowan Public Library.
Black History Celebration
Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-Noon Appraisal Fair; 3-5 p.m. African American Fashion Show. Spencer Doll and Toy Museum, 108 4th Street, Spencer. 704-762-9359 www.spencerdollandtoymuseum.com
Comedy of Errors
Feb. 24-28, 7:30 p.m.
Catawba Theatre Arts
Hedrick Little Theatre
www.catawba.edu/theatre
704-637-4481
Celebrate Seuss
Feb 28, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
RPL East 110 Broad Street, Rockwell. 704-216-7842
Tammie.Foster@rowancountync.gov www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
All ages invited to celebrate Dr. Seuss and his “Day of all Days!” For if he’d never been born, what would we do? No Horton? No Lorax? No Thing One or Thing Two? Light refreshments included.
Explorer Club
Feb. 28, 11 a.m. – Noon
RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, 704-216-8234
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Step up to the challenge. Investigate different genre through fun activities 3rd-5th grade, This month’s theme “KIDS COOK, TOO!” Kitchen skills
to last a lifetime. Wear your favorite kitchen attire – aprons optional.
March
SilverArts Registration Deadline
March 1, 5 p.m.
Entry deadlines:
Literary Arts entries March 2, 5 p.m. at Ellis Park.
Artwork March 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Civic Center.
Performing Arts dress rehearsal March 11, 2 p.m. at Civic Center.
Judging March 12, 2 p.m. Civic Center.
SilverArts Extravaganza & Awards, March 13, Art show 10 a.m., Performing Arts 1 p.m. then Bake Goods Auction.
Catawba College
Winter Choral Concert
March 1, 5:30 p.m.
Omwake-Dearborn Chapel
704-637-4111 www.catawba.edu
Rowan-Salisbury Elementary School Exhibition
March 4 – March 28
Rowan Co. Young Artists Gallery. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 East Liberty Street. www.waterworks.org
Book Chats
March 5, 4:15 p.m. – 5 p.m.
A book group for grades 3&4; Stink and the World’s Worst Super Stinky Sneakers by Megan McDonald. Limited books available, so registration recommended. South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7728
Dara.Cain@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Author Michelle Icard
March 5.
Salisbury Academy with The Salisbury Community Foundation present author of In the Middle. 2210 Jake Alexander Blvd. N 704-636-3002
jwagoner@salisburyacademy.org
www.salisburyacademy.org
20th Anniversary Celebration
March 7, 7 p.m. – midnight
Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. Salisbury 704 647-0999 faithart@bellsouth.net
www.faithart.org
Barbeque Fundraiser
March 10, 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Meals on Wheels of Rowan
First Presbyterian, Salisbury
mowrowan@charlotte.twcbc.com
mowrowannc.org 704-633-0352
Computer Basics Class
March 10, 7– 8:30 p.m.
Rowan Public Library HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., 704-216-8242
Paul.Birkhead@rowancountync.gov www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Basic Computer skills. Also held on March 26, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
CATS
March 12-14 & 18-21 at 7:30 p.m., Mar 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Piedmont Players Theatre
Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St.
704-633-5471
md@piedmontplayers.com
www.PiedmontPlayers.com
Adventure Club
March 14, 11 a.m. – Noon
RPL Headquarters, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, 704-216-8234 www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Hands-on science; this month’s theme: “It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a Marshmallow?!” Design and build your own marshmallow shooters.
LIVE at Lee Street
March 14
Mipso
Lee Street Theatre 704.310.5507
www.leestreet.org
One Man, Two Guvnors Auditions
March 16 & 17 at 7 p.m.
Piedmont Players Theatre
Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St.
704-633-5471
md@piedmontplayers.com
Teen Program
March 17, 5:30-7 p.m.
Free and open to middle and high school teens. RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury. 704-216-8229
Jennifer.Nicholson@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Catawba College Community Forum
March 17, 7:30 p.m.
Tom Smith Auditorium, Ketner Hall 704-637-4111
www.catawba.edu
Brady Author’s Symposium with John Hart
March 19, 11 a.m.
Catawba College
Robertson College-Community Center 704-637-4111 www.catawba.edu
Book Chats
March 19, 4:15 p.m. – 5 p.m.
A book group for grades 4 & 5. Granny Torelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech. Limited books available, so registration recommended.
South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7728
Dara.Cain@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
2nd Annual Rowan Reading Rendezvous
March 21, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Friends of Rowan Public Library: RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, 704-216-7841. Meet local, regional, and national authors. Books available for purchase proceeds to FoRPL
Authors will be available to sign books: Charlie Lovett, George Singleton, A.J. Mayhew, & more.
April.Everett@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
“My Time To Shine Talent Showcase” by Dottie’s Home for Children and Elderly
March 21
Livingstone College Auditorium
704-278-3314
dottieshomenc@yahoo.com
www.dottieshomenc.org
“Around the World in 80 Minutes” Family Concert
March 22, 4 p.m.
Salisbury Symphony at Catawba College – Keppel Auditorium
704-637-4314
ljones@catawba.edu
www.Salisburysymphony.org
Teen Program
March 24, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7728
Dara.Cain@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Free and open to middle- and high school teens. March theme TBD.
Teen Program
March 24, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
RPL East Branch, 110 Broad Street, Rockwell 704-216-7842
Emma.Rose@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
No charge. Open to middle- and high school teens. This month’s theme is TBD.
Explorer Club
March 28, 11 a.m. – Noon
RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, 704-216-8234
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Step up to the challenge. Investigate different genre through fun activities 3rd-5th grade, This month’s theme TEAM GREEN!
Have fun and gain knowledge about our world with guidance from our own Rowan County Cooperative Extension.
“It’s Not What You’re Eating, It’s What You’re NOT Eating.” Workshop
March 30, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7841
April.Everett@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Learn more about protein and nutritional food to keep you energized for the day. Led by Morrison Healthcare. This workshop is part of the 2015 Learn. Act. Grow. series.
April
Deadline for Senior Games
April 1. Deadline for all Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games April 14 through May 4.
www.rowanseniorgames.org
Rowan-Salisbury Middle School Exhibition
April 1 – April 22
Rowan Co. Young Artists Gallery
www.waterworks.org Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 East Liberty Street
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
April 2-4 and 9-11 at 7:30 p.m.
Lee Street Theatre 704.310.5507
www.leestreet.org
Easter Egg Hunt / Springfest
April 4
Gold Hill Merchants’ Assoc.
www.goldhillnc.com
Sandy Hickman goldhillmerchants association@gmail.com
Adventure Club
April 11, 11 a.m. to Noon
RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury 704-216-8234: www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Hands-on science; this month’s theme: “All About the Grass.”
Learn about one of the hardiest plants in its species. Create your own “Grass Head” planter and give it “grasscuts” all season long.
Bloom In Motion
April 11, 7 p.m.
Salisbury Academy at NC Transportation Museum, Spencer
704-636-3002
bloom@salisburyacademy.org
www.salisburyacademy.org
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 14, 9 a.m.
Livingstone College
Track & Field
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 15, 1 p.m.
Woodleaf lanes
Singles, then Doubles
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 16, 10 a.m.
Catawba College Football Field
Croquet Men & Women
“Guys and Dolls”
April 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. & April 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Keppel Auditorium
Catawba Theatre Arts
www.catawba.edu/theatre
704-637-4481
18th Annual Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium
April 17.
Robert F. Hoke Chapter No. 78, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Friendship Banquet & Lecture, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at Landmark Church SCPA: 704-637-6411 southpaws@fibrant.com
18th Annual Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium
April 18.
Robert F. Hoke Chapter No. 78, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Catawba College, six lectures: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. SCPA: 704-637-6411 southpaws@fibrant.com
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 18, 9 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Ellis Park
Bocce a.m. Men, p.m. Women
18th Annual Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium
April 19
Robert F. Hoke Chapter No. 78, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Memorial Services 10 a.m. – 12 noon at Salisbury national Cemetery and Old Lutheran Cemetery. Afternoon tour of Prison site for registrants. SCPA: 704-637-6411 southpaws@fibrant.com
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 20, 9 a.m.
Salisbury City Park
Tennis, Singles & Doubles
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 20, 10:30 a.m.
Dan Nicholas Park
Putt Putt
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 21, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Ellis Park
Archery. Table Tennis
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 21, 6 p.m.
Salisbury YMCA
Racquetball
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 22, 3 p.m.
Woodleaf Lanes
Bowling, Mixed doubles.
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 23, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Cornhole, a.m. Women, p.m. men
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 24, 1:30 p.m.
Salisbury YMCA
Swimming
St. Paul’s Cruise ‘n’ Barbecue
April 25, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
5th annual Classic car and motorcycle cruise-in: food, prizes, raffles, music. 704-239-1172
timdeal@bellsouth.net
Explorer Club
April 25, 11 a.m. – Noon
RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, 704-216-8234
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Step up to the challenge. Investigate different genre through fun activities 3rd-5th grade. This month’s theme “Every Hero Has A Story – Life Before The Avengers!” Prequel to Summer Reading with heroes from around the world. Come dressed as a superhero you create or your own personal favorite.
Rowan-Salisbury High School Exhibition
April 25 – May 16
Rowan Co. Young Artists Gallery. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 East Liberty Street www.waterworks.org
“Smart Pedaling” Workshop
April 27, 5:45 p.m. – 7 p.m.
South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7734
Joan.Cress@rowancountync.gov:
Visit different stations set up by local experts to understand bicycle types, basic fitting, rules of the road, quick maintenance, bike-friendly trails and road routes, and more. Led by David Freeze and Skinny Wheels. This program is part of the Learn.Act.Grow. series.
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 28, 10 a.m.
VA Med. Ctr., Bldg 6
Women’s Basketball Shoot
Wind Ensemble Concert
April 28, 7:30pm
Catawba College
Keppel Auditorium
Robertson College-Community Center
704-637-4111 www.catawba.edu
Annual Teen Poetry Slam
April 28, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury 704-216-8229
Jennifer.Nicholson@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Calling all poets! April is National Poetry Month, and the library invites you to submit and perform your favorites for a chance to win special prizes. Rules and entry information available online or at any library.
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 29, 10 a.m.
VA Med. Ctr., Bldg 6
Men’s Basketball Shoot
Men’s Shuffleboard
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
April 30, 10 a.m.
Ellis Park
Football Throw, Softball Throw, Spin casting.
May
Annual Rowan Public Library Book Sale
May 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat., May 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. May 4. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
RPL Headquarters, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, 704-216-8240
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Come find a great bargain in withdrawn library books, DVDs, CDs, and more! Items priced $2.00 or less.
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
May 1, 9 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Ellis Park
Horseshoes a.m. Men, p.m. Women
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
May 2, 10 a.m.
VA Med. Ctr., Bldg 6
Billiards
Spring Choral Concert
May 3, 5:30pm
Catawba College
Omwake-Dearborn Chapel
704-637-4111 www.catawba.edu
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
May 4, 9:30 a.m.
Corbin Hills Golf Club
Golf – shotgun start 10 a.m., cart, lunch, prizes.
www.rowanseniorgames.org
Salisbury/Rowan Senior Games
May 4, 6 p.m.
Salisbury Civic Center
Victory Dinner
Reservations: 704-216-7780
Vernacular Concerts
May 4, 6, and 7 at 7:30pm
Catawba College
Hedrick Little Theatre
Robertson College-Community Center
704-637-4111 www.catawba.edu
Yard Sale – 10 Minute Play Festival
May 6-9 at 7:30 p.m.
Lee Street Theatre 704.310.5507
www.leestreet.org
Charlotte’s Web
May 7-9 & 14-16 at 7:30 p.m., May 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Piedmont Players Theatre
Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St.
704-633-5471
md@piedmontplayers.com
www.PiedmontPlayers.com
“English Elation”
May 9, 7:30 p.m.
Salisbury Symphony at Catawba College – Keppel Auditorium
704-637-4314
ljones@catawba.edu
www.Salisburysymphony.org
Gold Rush Days
May 9
Gold Hill Merchants’ Assoc.
www.goldhillnc.com
Ain’t Misbehavin’ Auditions
May 11 & 12 at 7 p.m.
Piedmont Players Theatre
Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St.
704-633-5471
md@piedmontplayers.com
Kidsbloom
May 16, 8 a.m.
Salisbury Academy,
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd., N
704-636-3002
jwagoner@salisburyacademy.org
www.salisburyacademy.org
5K and Fun Run
May 16, 10 a.m. – Noon
Salisbury Academy, 2210 Jake Alexander Blvd., N
704-636-3002
jwagoner@salisburyacademy.org
www.salisburyacademy.org
16th Annual Blues and Jazz Festival in the Rail Walk Arts District
May 16
Lee and Kerr Streets.
www.rowanbluesandjazz.org
rbjs1720@carolina.rr.com
“High Cotton” Family Crisis Council of Rowan County
May 16, 6:30 p.m.
Front Lawn of the Donaldson House, 200 Confederate Avenue 704-636-4718 Ext 1050
renee.bradshaw@familycrisiscouncil.org Familycrisiscouncil.org
Summer Reading Registration begins
Mon. May 18
All RPLs 704-216-8234
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Register for Summer Reading 2015 Registered participants may log reading hours through August 8 to earn prizes, complete weekly book reviews to enter weekly program raffles, and attend special weekly reading programs for their age group between June 15 and July 30. Registration is free and can be at any library.
Tarzan Youth Auditions
May 18-19 at 4 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Piedmont Players Theatre
Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St.
704-633-5471
md@piedmontplayers.com
“Licensed to Grill” Workshop
Mon. May 18, 5:45 p.m. – 7 p.m.
South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7734
Joan.Cress@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Admission is by ticket only.
Tickets may be obtained by visiting at least one other Learn.Act.Grow. workshop. The cookout will feature tips on how to grill healthy alternatives to traditional cookout fair. Full meal provided by Morrison Healthcare and Chuck Misenheimer. This workshop concludes the 2015 Learn.Act.Grow. series.
Patriotic Program and Bestowal Service
May 19, 1 p.m.
Robert F. Hoke Chapter 78 United Daughters of the Confederacy, at the Stanback Auditorium, Rowan Public Library.
704-637-6411 southpaws@fibrant.com
Gold Hill Bike Ride
May 23
Gold Hill Preservation Society
goldhillpreservationsociety@gmail.com 704-724-4998 www.historicgoldhill.com
LIVE at Lee Street
May 29
Shannon Whitworth
Lee Street Theatre 704.310.5507
www.leestreet.org
PPT’s Night On The Stage Fundraiser
May 29-30 at 7 p.m.
Piedmont Players Theatre
Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St.
704-633-5471
md@piedmontplayers.com
June
Arts In Bloom Fringe Festival
June 6
Downtown Salisbury
www.downtownsalisburync.com
Gold Hill Rail Trail Hike
June 6, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Historic Park
Gold Hill and Mines Foundation
www.historicgoldhill.com
704-267-9439
vivian@historicgoldhill.com
Pops at the Post
June 6, 8 p.m.
Salisbury Symphony
Downtown Salisbury
Salisbury Post loading dock
704-637-4314
ljones@catawba.edu
www.salisburysymphony.org
Summer Reading Kickoff
June 11, 3:30 p.m-5 p.m.
South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7728
Dara.Cain@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Children 12 months old to rising fifth-graders participate in Every Hero Has a Story Summer Reading Program. Kick off a summer of great reads, programs, storytelling, activities, book raffles and light refreshments. Weekly, beginning June 15 until July 30.
Summer Reading Kickoff
June 12, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. RPL East Branch, 110 Broad Street, Rockwell, 704-216-7842
Tammie.Foster@rowancountync.gov www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Children 12 months old to rising fifth-graders participate in Every Hero Has a Story Summer Reading Program. Kick off a summer of great reads, programs, storytelling, activities, book raffles and light refreshments. Weekly, beginning June 15 until July 30.
Summer Reading Kickoff
June 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
RPL HQ, 201 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, 704-216-8234
Melissa.Oleen@rowancountync.gov www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Children 12 months old to rising fifth-graders participate in Every Hero Has a Story Summer Reading Program. Kick off a summer of great reads, programs, storytelling, activities, book raffles and light refreshments. Weekly, beginning June 15 until July 30.
A Doll’s House CFA/St. Thomas Players
June 18-20 and 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Lee Street Theatre 704.310.5507
www.leestreet.org
Salisbury Symphony Guild
June 20
Golf Tournament, Crescent Golf Course: Lyndia Heward 704-762-9820 www.Salisburysymphony.org
Fashion Day camp
June 25,26,27
Spencer Doll and Toy Museum, 108 4th Street, Spencer. 704-762-9359 Black History Celebration www.spencerdollandtoymuseum.com
Famous Faith Fourth of July Celebration
June 26 – July 5
www.faithnc.com
July
Disney’s Tarzan
July 9-11 & 16-18 at 7:30 p.m., July 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Piedmont Players Theatre
Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St.
704-633-5471
md@piedmontplayers.com
www.PiedmontPlayers.com
A Few Good Men
July 16-18 and 23-25 at 7:30 p.m.
Lee Street Theatre 704.310.5507
www.leestreet.org
Krazy Night Festival
July 18
Downtown Salisbury
www.downtownsalisburync.com
Ain’t Misbehavin’
July 23-25, 29-31 & Aug 1 at 7:30 p.m., July 26 at 2:30 p.m.
Piedmont Players Theatre
Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St.
704-633-5471
md@piedmontplayers.com
www.PiedmontPlayers.com
Village Ghost Walk
July 25
Gold Hill Merchants’ Assoc.
www.goldhillnc.com
August
Summer Sip NC Beer Fest
Aug. 8
Downtown Salisbury
www.downtownsalisburync.com
Woodleaf Tomato Festival
Aug. 15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Unity Presbyterian Church,
885 Woodleaf-Barber Road, Cleveland 704-278-4248
woodleaftomatofestival@yahoo.com
www.unitypresbyterianchurch.com
Hot Summer Nights Cruise In
Aug. 15
Gold Hill Merchants’ Assoc.
www.goldhillnc.com
College Night Out
Aug. 27
Downtown Salisbury
www.downtownsalisburync.com
September
2015 Rowan County Fair
Sept 18-26
Julian Road, Salisbury
www.rowancountyfair.net
Admissions Open House
Sept. 19
Catawba College
704-637-4111 www.catawba.edu
Family Weekend
Sept. 25-27
Catawba College
704-637-4111 www.catawba.edu
Gold Hill Founder’s Day
Sept. 26
Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation at Gold Hill Park
704-267-9439
vivian@historicgoldhill.com
www.historicgoldhill.com
Gospel in the Park
Sept. 27, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation
Gold Hill Mines Historic Park
704-267-9439
vivian@historicgoldhill.com
www.historicgoldhill.com
October
36th Annual Autumn Jubilee
Oct. 3 & 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dan Nicholas Park
exit 79 off I-85 – 8 miles Bringle Ferry Rd., Salisbury
www.dannicholas.net
704-216-7803
40th Annual Historic Homes Tour
Oct. 10 & 11
www.octobertour.com/
OctoberTour Autumn Fest
Oct. 10
Downtown Salisbury
www.downtownsalisburync.com
49th Annual Granite Quarry Civitan Fiddler’s Convention
Oct. 10
East Rowan High School, Highway 52 S. Granite Quarry,
Adults $8, Children under 12 free with adult. BBQ chicken and homemade desserts 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 pm until.
Music 6:30 p.m.
704-633-5940 or 704-267-9439.
Don Livengood
dmlivengood@att.net
Homecoming Weekend
Oct. 23-25
Catawba College
704-637-4111 www.catawba.edu
Gold Hill Ghost Tour, at Historic Park
Oct. 24, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation 704-267-9439 vivian@historicgoldhill.com www.historicgoldhill.com
Oct. 31
Halloween Funfest
Downtown Salisbury
www.downtownsalisburync.com
Trick Or Treat In The Village
Oct. 31
Gold Hill Merchants’ Assoc.
www.goldhillnc.com
Sandy Hickman goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com
November
Harvest Moon Ball
Nov.
Trinity Oaks Health and Rehab mid-November date TBA
Trinity Oaks, 820 Klumac Rd.
Brenda Zimmerman
704-603-2770
bzimmerman@trinityoaks.net
Admissions Open House
Nov. 14
Catawba College
704-637-4111 www.catawba.edu
Lighting of the Fall Fires
Nov. 21
Gold Hill Preservation Society goldhillpreservationsociety@gmail.com
704-724-4998
www.historicgoldhill.com
Holiday Night Out
Nov. 27
Downtown Salisbury
www.downtownsalisburync.com
Santa & The Grinch at the Bell Tower
Nov. 28
Downtown Salisbury
www.downtownsalisburync.com
December
Christmas in the Village
Dec. 11-13
Gold Hill Merchants’ Assoc.
www.goldhillnc.com
Santa & The Grinch antique fire truck rides
Dec. 12
Downtown Salisbury
www.downtownsalisburync.com
Weekly Meetings
Refresh & Relax Yoga Classes
Mondays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 9
9-10:30 a.m. and 5:45-7:15 p.m.
Taught by Debra McNeil.
Registration is required.
Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. 704 647-0999 faithart@bellsouth.net
www.faithart.org
Nia Technique Classes
Begin Jan 6. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Taught by Elizabeth Cole, First-Degree Black Belt Master Teacher.
Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. 704 647-0999 faithart@bellsouth.net
www.faithart.org
Belly Dance Classes
Begin Jan 14. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. American Tribal Style Belly Dance Taught by Nancy Gaines.
Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. 704 647-0999 faithart@bellsouth.net
www.faithart.org
Feb. 2 – April 30
Baby Time: Rowan Public Library (RPL) Headquarters, (HQ) Wed. 10 a.m. East, Mon. 10 a.m.
Stories and songs for babies 6 – 23 months with parent or caregiver. About an hour.
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Rowan Public Library
Feb. 2 – April 30
Toddler Time: Rowan Public Library HQ, 201 W. Fisher St.,
704-216-8242. Tue. 10:30 a.m. and at East, Mon. 11 a.m. Focus on sharing books, singing songs and encouraging listening skills; 18 – 35 months with parent or caregiver. About 30 mins.
Feb. 2 – April 30
Tiny Tumblers. Stories, musical scarves and instruments babies 6-23 months with parent or caregiver. Two times / week. RPL South, Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 a.m. 30 mins.
Feb 2 – April 30
Preschool Time: build reading readiness skills, 3-5 years, with parent or caregiver. RPL HQ Thurs. 10:30 a.m. East, Thurs. 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. 30 mins.
Feb 2 – April 30
Noodle Head Story time
4 years and up. Silly books and tales RPL HQ Thurs. 4p.m.
South, Mon. 4 p.m. 30 mins.
Feb 2 – April 30
Art Programs. Activities and instruction. Activities vary by branch. 8 and under with adult. 30 – 45 mins.
RPL HQ Art in the Afternoon, Thurs. 4:30 p.m. East – Emma’s Easel, Thurs. 4 p.m. South – Art with Char, Wed. 4 p.m.
Monthly Meetings
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Rufty Holmes Senior Center 1120 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 704-633-7862. Education and sharing time. Light meal before meeting. 704-788-3399 Teresa Dakins.
Book Bites Book Club
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Jan. 27, Feb 24, March 31, April 28, May 19 and June 30.
South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove. 704-216-7841
April.Everett@rowancountync.gov
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org Good books, fun fellowship, and tasty food. Free book club discuss a different book each month and serve refreshments loosely related to the theme.
Teen Advisory Boards (TAB)
Rowan Public Library all locations.
Teens provide input on RPL’s teen programming and book selection and discuss issues of interest in Rowan County. TAB meet once a month at all 3 sites.
RPL HQ TAB Dates:
Tue. Jan 6, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Tue. Feb 3, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Tue. Mar 3, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Tue. Apr 7, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
RPL South TAB Dates:
Thu. Jan 8, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Thu. Feb 12, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Thu. Mar 26, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Thu. Apr 9, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
RPL East TAB Dates:
Tue. Jan, 13, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Tue. Feb 10, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Tue. Mar 10, 4:30– 5:30 p.m.
Tue. Apr 14, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Jennifer.Nicholson@rowancountync.gov 704-216-8229 www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville, Senior Circle
First Wednesday of each month, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Community Rooms A and B. 704-660-4022
Leigh.Whitfield@lnrmc.com
To register, call 1-888-99LNRMC (56762). www.seniorcircle.com
Olde Rowan Fiber Guild Third Monday of the month 6:30-9 p.m.
Center For Faith & the Arts, rear entrance of Haven Lutheran Church, 207 W. Harrison St, Salisbury. 704-647-0999
faithart@bellsouth.net
Rowan County Democratic Party
Fourth Thursday of the month; 6:30 p.m. Commissioner’s Room, County Building, 130 W. Innes St.
704-603-8029
dotgeofhoy@gmail.com. www.rowancodems.com
Rowan Co. Senior Democrats
Third Tuesday of the month; 1 p.m. in the Hurley Room, Rowan Library, 201 W. Fisher St. 704-870-8380
or abryantmitchell@ymail.com
City Planning Board
Second and fourth Tuesdays, 4 p.m., Council Chambers, 217 S. Main St.
Sesquicentennial
There are numerous Civil War commemorations throughout the year. See this site for links and dates http://www.civilwar.org/150th-anniversary/150-events/
