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Oct. 1-7

World Teachers’ Week

Oct. 2, 6 p.m.

Candlelight Vigil, Family Crisis Council in memory of those who have died at the hands of domestic violence and in honor of those who have survived. 210 N Main St.

Oct. 2, 7 p.m.

The History of Music and DJs with Clyde Waller. Kannapolis History Associates A.L. Brown H.S. Social Room.

Oct. 2- 7

Rowan Public Library hosts Manhattan Short Film Festival. Admission free. Times and locations: Gretchen.Witt@rowancountync.gov or www.RowanPublicLibrary.org.

Oct. 4, 8 a.m.

Annual East Spencer Special Waste Recycling Event. Bring unwanted household items. rowancountync.gov.

Oct. 5, 10 a.m.

Salisbury VAMC Open House/Fair. All welcome. 1601 Brenner Ave., Bldg 6 Social Room.

Oct. 5, 1 p.m.

AARP game show “What’s My Line?” Bring non-perishable items for RHM. Rufty-Holmes Sr Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

Oct. 5, 4:30-6 p.m.

Reception at Rail Walk Studios & Gallery, 409-413 N. Lee St. for Keyth Kahrs’ one man art exhibit. www.railwalkgallery.com

Oct. 5-7, 7:30 p.m.

Mothers & Sons by Terrance McNally. $15+tax leestreet.org or 704-310-5507. Lee Street Theatre, 329 N Lee St.

Oct. 6-8, 9:15 a.m.

Day Out with Thomas. 411 S. Spencer Ave., Spencer. Nctrans.org 704-636-2889

Oct. 6, 5 p.m.

Busker’s Bash & Best Busker Contest. 5th annual. Street performers downtown Salisbury; vote for your favorite. Grand finale at 9 p.m.

Oct. 7

Trip to Harrah’s Cherokee. Price High School Hall of Fame Committee. 704-431-3974.

Oct. 7, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Craft- vendor- fundraising sale at Kennedy Hall Legion Post 106, 6250 Hwy 801, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 106. Proceeds from hotdog sale will benefit veterans.

Oct. 7, 9 a.m.

4th Annual Hero 5K. VA Medical Center, 1601 Brenner Ave., salisburyrowanrunners.org

Oct. 7-8; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Autumn Jubilee; 38th annual at Dan Nicholas Park, food, crafts, music, displays, art. dannicholas.net 704-216-7803

Oct. 7 -31

Pumpkin Patch for Missions at Milford Hills UMC, 1630 Statesville Blvd. Call for hours 704-704-636-0471.

Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m.

Catawba Football vs. N. Greenville.

Oct. 7, 1-5 p.m.

East Spencer BBQ Pig Pickin. Second annual at Royal Giants Park, 200 Robinson Road. Games, bounce house, food, entertainment. Bring a chair. Free. 704-636-7111.

Oct. 7, 5-9 p.m.

Rowan Museum Chicken & Pickin’ at China Grove Roller Mill, homemade chicken-n-dumplings, music by MGM. Mill is open for tours, activities for the kids. Meal is $10 adults, $5 kids. Proceeds benefit China Grove Roller Mill.

Oct. 7, 6:30-11 p.m.

9th Annual Big Chili Cook-Off. 123 E. Liberty St., Benefits Waterworks Visual Arts Center. 704-636-1882, waterworks.org

Oct. 7, 7-10 p.m.

Band dance at the Y. Covered dish. $8. J.F. Hurley YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.

October 9: Columbus Day

Oct. 11, noon

United Way Second Report Meeting at Gerry Wood.

Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.

East Spencer Candidate’s Forum. Old Rowan-Salisbury School Bldg. 704-636-7111.

Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.

Kick off Patrons’ Party OctoberTour. Music, dancing, cocktails and food.

Oct. 12-14, 18-21, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m.

‘In God’s Own Country.’ Special collaboration between German theatre company Landesbuhnen Sachsen and Piedmont Players Theatre. Opening night free reception. 213 S. Main St. 704-633-5471, or www.PiedmontPlayers.com

Oct. 12. 7 p.m.

The Jeff Whittington Show at The Davis Theater, 65 Union St., South in the Historic Cabarrus County Courthouse www.cabarrusartscouncil.org

Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Novant Mobile Mammogram at the Y. Open to the public; pre-register at J.F. Hurley YMCA, 704-636-0111.

Oct. 13, 11:30 a.m.

OctoberTour Luncheon

Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m.

Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St. Reception for Dustin Fowler and Kelsey Sorensen. www.pottery-101.com

Oct. 13, 6 p.m.

Community drum circle at Center for Faith & the Arts. 207 W. Harrison St.

Oct. 13, 7 p.m.

Dance at Harold B. Jarrett Post 342. Music by deejay “Rawhide” Lee Clark. $10, finger foods. 1024 Lincolnton.

Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.

FirstARTS Series Ensemble Chaconne; 18th century chamber music performed on instruments of the period. 704-636-3121, First UMC, 217 S. Church St.

Oct. 13-15

Fin, Feather and Fur Outdoor & Off Road Expo: Music by Thompson Square, big trucks, mud, hunting, fishing vendors. 1560 Julian Rd. finfeatherfurexpo.com 704-279-9383.

Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

Boogerwoods 40th Anniversary. Tickets on sale 2 p.m. each day at Boogerwoods, good for that night only. www.boogerwoods.org or 704-855-7922.

Oct. 14

Trip to Shatley Springs and Blowing Rock with Community Travelers. Call 704-431-3974.

Oct. 14, 8 a.m.

Lion’s Run 6K. Food Lion’s fight hunger fun run. Proceeds to RHM and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

Oct. 14

Granite Quarry Fiddlers Convention, 51st annual. At East Rowan High School. Bluegrass bands & individual competitions, ncbluegrassmusic.com

Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Oct. 15, 12-5:30 p.m .

Food trucks, handmade crafts, antique fire truck rides, antique cars, musical entertainment, story time, Civil War encampments, Colonial children’s games, 300 block West Bank Street. octobertour.com

Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Oct. 15, 12-5:30 p.m .

OctoberTour of Historic Homes. Historic Salisbury Foundation hosts visits through 11 private, historic homes. Octobertour.com

Oct. 14, 1 p.m.

Bill Ragsdale Magic Show at the Y. Open to the public, for all ages. Sign up at J.F. Hurley YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.

Oct. 14, 1-7 p.m.

Kannapolis Cruise-In. Corner of West Ave. and First Street.

Oct. 14, 1:30 p.m.

Catawba Football vs. Wingate, 2300 W Innes St.

Oct. 14, 4 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Men In Mission’s 9th annual Fish Fry Fundraiser benefiting Felix Bautista. Deejay, raffles, bring a chair. 3020 Grace Church Road, 704-857-8641.

Oct. 14, 5-7 p.m.

AfterHours Plein Air Artist Reception and Symphony Musicians. Hall House lawn.

Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.

Kruger Brothers Kive at Lee Street Theatre, 329 N Lee St.

Oct. 14-15, 7:30 p.m.

Catawba College presents staged reading of ‘Sister of the Stars,’ Florence-Busby-Corriher Theatre. www.catawba.edu

Oct. 15, 40 p.m.

Concert by Elisabeth Von Trapp, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 131 W. Council St. Suggested donation $10. Partial proceeds support hospitality room for first responders. 704-633-3221.

Oct. 17, 9 a.m.

Beer & Cheese Tour; NC Ag Ext tour of local farms and businesses.

October 17: Wear Something Gaudy Day

Oct. 18, 12:30-5 p.m.

AARP Driver Safety Refresher Class at Rufty Holmes Senior Center. $15 AARP members/$20 non-members. Preregister at 704-216-7714.

Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m.

2017 NC Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Laureate Center at Kannapolis City Hall 401 Laureate Way, $35. 2017induction.eventbrite.com or 704-934-2320.

Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m.

‘Voices from the Titanic.’ English Speaking Union Salisbury Branch at the Country Club. $32. Do not have to be a member of the Country Club or the ESU. RSVP to 704-431-4995.

Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fall Festival. W.G Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center’s Employee’s Assoc., Bldg 6, Gym. Kelly.vanager@va.gov. Open to the public.

Oct. 20

Antique Auto Club of America car show featuring all makes and models. At the NC Transportation Museum.

Oct. 20

Carolina BalloonFest. Music, tethered balloon rides, artisan village, kids zone, NC wine & craft beer garden; 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville.

Oct. 20, 7 p.m.

Shakers Dance for adults 18 years of age and older with a developmental disability. Light refreshments. Partnership of Arc of Rowan County and Salisbury Parks and Rec. rowancountync.gov Held at 316 Lake Drive.

Oct. 20, 7:30-9 p.m.

Legends by Lantern Tour at the NC Trans Museum, nightime walking tour of the museum. www.nctrans.org

Oct. 21, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Gold Rush 5K. Gold Hill Rail Trail, 735 St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill. salisburyrowanrunners.org

Oct. 21, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

PPT’s youth audition workshop, $40. 704-633-5471. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. www.PiedmontPlayers.com

Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Thomas Family Farm Pumpkin Patch Fun Day. $5, age 2 and under free. 44161 Millingport Road, Richfield. 704-791-8228. Pumpkin Patch open through Oct. 31.

Oct. 21, 1-3 p.m.

Horizons Unlimited Celebrates  with harvest and spooky art, Fall Star talk, guided hike, harvest story walk, family friendly films. 704-639-3004, www.rss.k12.nc.us/horizonsunlimited

Oct. 21, 2-11 p.m.

Rowan Blues and Jazz Festival, 18th annual. Gates open 12:30 p.m., featured musicians 4-11 p.m. 200 W. Fisher St.  rowanbluesandjazz.org.

Oct. 21, 2 p.m.

Livingstone College Football vs Winston-Salem State University.

Oct. 21, 2 p.m.

Last Cruisin’ The Grove of the season. Main Street China Grove. Southern Breeze band plays 3-6 p.m.

Oct. 21, 4:30 p.m. show time 6 p.m.

Night at the Museums III. Two museums; Salisbury and Spencer. Featuring Theodore Roosevelt, a cowboy, troublesome monkeys, L.D. Peeler of Cheerwine, Daniel Boone, Union Prisoners from Salisbury’s Confederate Prison. rowanmuseum.org

Oct. 21. 5-7 p.m,

Utzman Chambers House, 116 S Jackson St. Wine, hors d’oeuves, food trucks, sit at tables on our porch or in our yard, enjoy blues and jazz.

Oct. 21, 7-10 p.m.

Landis Fall Festival featuring Darrell Harwood. N. Central Ave. in downtown Landis

Oct. 21

Prevent Child Abuse Rowan annual fundraiser for Terrie Hess House Child Advocacy Center. F&M Trolley Barn, 165 E Liberty St., 704-639-1700 or preventchildabuserowan.org

Oct. 21, 7 p.m.

Line dancing at the Y with the Delmonico Band. Covered dish. $8, guests welcome. J.F. Hurley YMCA, 704-636-0111.

Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.

The 3 B’s: Salisbury Symphony season premiere features Bach, Brahms, Beethoven. 5:30 p.m. pop-up bar by Morgan Ridge in the Crystal Lounge. 2300 W Innes St. salisburysymphony.org

Oct.21

Spook Train suitable for all ages. rowancountync.gov 6800 Bringle Ferry Road

Sun. Oct. 22, 2-3 p.m.

Concert Elizabeth Holmes Hurley Park, 300 Annandale Ave. Brass Quintet featuring members of the Salisbury Symphony. Free.

Oct. 22- Oct 29

Trick or Treat So Others May Eat Canned Food Drive for Rowan Helping Ministries. Youth groups leave collection bags in neighborhoods and return to pick up donated food. 704-637-6838, ext. 112 rowanhelpingministries.org

Oct. 23-27:

Fall Spruce Up Week Public Service Department & Community Appearance Commission offer appliance and tire collection. https://www.facebook.com/CitySalisburyNC/

Oct. 23, 6 p.m.

Community Thanks. For volunteers and donors at Sacred Heart Church. Community Care Clinic of Rowan, www.communitycareofrowan.org

Oct. 24

Travel with the YMCA to Blowing Rock. Open to the public. Leave from J. F. Hurley YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-636-0111.

Oct. 24-25, 4:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

PPT youth auditions for ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ at the Norvell Theater by appointment only. 704-633-5471, 135 E Fisher St.

Oct. 25, Noon

Meet Officer Chun of the Salisbury Police Dept at the Y: Safety program. Covered dish lunch, open to the public. Sign up at J.F. Hurley YMCA, 704-636-0111.

Oct. 25, noon-1 p.m.

United Way Third Report Meeting at Team Chevrolet.

Oct. 27, 11:30 a.m.

Fore the Future Golf Tournament. North Hills School at the Country Club. Registration 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start 1 p.m. abrannigan@northhillschristian.com

Oct. 27, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

East Spencer Police Department’s Fun Day. Corner of Weant and Long Streets. Dunking booth, treats, hay ride and more. 704-636-7111.

Oct. 27

North Hills Christian School Thanksgiving Boston Butt sale begins, $35. Proceeds benefit NHCS Athletic Department. 704-636-3005 ext. 503.

Oct. 27, 7 p.m.

Pickin’ for the Master. Concert followed by open jam session. Free. Trading Ford Baptist Church, 3600 Long Ferry Road, 704-633-5986, www.tradingford.net

Oct. 28, 9 a.m.

St. Matthews Church 5K. 9275 Bringle Ferry Road. Proceeds benefit local family battling illness. salisburyrowanrunners.org

Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Spooktacular Halloween, Tilley Harley-Davidson, 704-638-6044

Oct. 28, 11 a.m.

Trick or Treat in the Village Shops in Historic Gold Hill. Saint Stephens Church Road, www.goldhillnc.com

Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Brunswick Stew, Cleveland Lions’ Den, Cemetery St. Eat in or take out. Supports visually impaired and other humanitarian projects. 704-278-2252.

Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hops and Horsepower Car show and craft beer benefits Community Care Clinic. New Sarum Brewing Co., 109 N Lee St. visitsalisburync.com hopsandhorsepower.org

Oct. 28, Noon

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival Candy Crawl. Dress up if you like. Kids zone, food trucks. facebook.com/Kannapolisarts. N. Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis.

Oct. 28, 1 p.m.

Dottie’s Home for Children and Elderly Golf Tournament. 3515 Stokes Ferry Road. dottieshomenc@yahoo.com, 704-278-3314

Oct. 28, 1-5 p.m.

Saving Grace Farm Trick or Treat Ride & Fall Festival. Riders must be 3-12 years old. Cost $12. janna@savinggracefarm.com, 725 Jackson Road

Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m.

Livingstone College Football vs Fayetteville State University.

Oct. 28, 3-6 p.m.

Halloween Fun Fest, Downtown Salisbury. $5 unlimited game play, activities. downtownsalisburync.com

Oct. 28, 4 p.m.

Haunted Roots Festival benefits Happy Roots. Music, food, beer, vendors, games, costume contest, ghost walk. Free admission. 1026 S. Fulton St.

Oct. 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Gold Hill Ghost Tour. 735 St. Stephens Church Road. Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation. 704-267-9439, historicgoldhill.com

Oct. 28, 6 p.m.

Fall Family Fest & Fireworks, Emmanuel Baptist Church. Hay rides, pony rides, face painting. 2300 Bringle Ferry.

Oct. 28.

Prevent Child Abuse Rowan Fall Fundraiser. F&M Trolley Barn, 165 E. Liberty St. 704-639-1700, preventchildabuserowan.org

October 29: Cat Day (aren’t they all?)

Oct. 29, 2 p.m.

Rotary Spooky Sprint 5K at Catawba College. salisburyrowanrunners.org

Oct. 29, 4-6 p.m.

Fall Festival, First Ministry Center, 220 N. Fulton St. Inflatables, games, prizes, fire truck rides, food. Concert 6 p.m. 704-633-0431 ext. 105

October 31 Halloween

Oct. 31, 4 – 5 p.m.

China Grove Downtown Trick-or-Treating. Bring a bag, wear a costume. chinagrovenc.gov

Nov. 1

Deadline to donate to coat drive for homeless and needy Veterans. Gold Hill Lions and the Nofolk & Southern Railroad. Info 704-783-5164.

Town Crier Oct. 2-8

First Monday, Oct. 2

•  Coffee, refreshments for Veterans, 10 a.m. Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive.

• Tourism Master Plan committee, noon, Gateway, 204 E. Innes St.

• Rowan County Commissioners, 3 p.m., Rowan County Admin Bldg., 130 W. Innes St.

• Cabarrus County Commissioners, 3:30 p.m., Cabarrus County Gov. Center, 65 Church St., SE, Concord.

• Covenant Community Connection, 5 p.m. RPL Hurley Room, www.srhrc.org

• S-R-Davie Livingstone Alumni exec. board, 6 p.m. Gateway, 204 E. Innes St. 980-234-4793.

• East Spencer Aldermen, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, 105 S. Long St.

• Landis Aldermen, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 312 S. Main St.

• Granite Quarry Aldermen, 7 p.m., Municipal Bldg., 143 N. Salisbury Ave.

• Harold B. Jarrett American Legion, dinner 7 p.m., meeting follows.

• VFW 9134, 7 p.m., Rockwell. davidhand89@yahoo.com

• Cleveland Lions Club, 7 p.m., Cleveland Lions Den, Cemetery St., 704-278-0974.

First Tuesday, Oct. 3

• Free coffee and doughnuts for veterans, 9-11 a.m., Thelma’s Restaurant, West End Plaza.

• TOPS NC 437, 10 a.m., Lakeview Baptist, 2532 Lane St., Kannapolis. 704-938-3634.

• Rowan Parkinson’s support, 1 p.m., First Presbyterian ed bldg., Fisher St. 704-633-3181.

• Salisbury City Council, 5 p.m., City Hall, 217 S. Main St.

• Rowan County Veteran Council, 7 p.m., 704-603-7301.

• China Grove Town Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 333 N. Main St., China Grove.

• Rockwell RFD board of directors, 6 p.m. Fire station, 11800 Old Beatty Ford Road.

First Wednesday, Oct. 4

• SRCVB master plan committee, noon, Gateway, 204 E. Innes St.

• Salisbury Community Appearance Commission, 4 p.m., Council Chambers, 217 S. Main St.

First Thursday, Oct. 5

• PGT Toastmasters, 5:45-6:45 p.m., J.F. Hurley YMCA,828-310-8491.

• SRCVB destination marketing committee, 10 a.m., Gateway, 204 E. Innes St.

• Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge Stated Communications, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting.

• Kennedy Hall American Legion Post 106 Cleveland, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting.

• NAACP general meeting, 7 p.m. Location TBA.

• Eureka Lodge 45, 7 p.m., 1433 Old Wilkesboro Road. 704-636-3267.

First Saturday, Oct. 7

• Rowan Republican Breakfast, 8 a.m. , Johnny’s BBQ, 8640 Hwy 52, Rockwell. Discussion 9 a.m. pierceconstruction@msn.com

• Toastmasters, Goldmine, 8:30 a.m., Connect Christian Church, Concord. www.goldminetoastmasters.com

• Salisbury Rowan Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, West Fisher at South Jackson.

• Lexington Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Railroad St.