• Get your pet’s rabies vaccine free. For dogs and cats of Rowan County, citizens and rescues welcome. At the Rowan County animal shelter, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday July 16. Sponsored by Shelter Guardians.

• Heavenly hot dog sale, Mt. Olivet UMC, 301 Mt. Olivet Road, Fridays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., homemade desserts, free delivery over $10, take-out available. 704-782-8846, www.mtochurch.com

• July 14  is Shark Awareness Day