Night Life

Mean Mug Coffee Co., 110 N Main St. — • 7-11 pm Friday Oct 18: Open Mic Night Jam with hosts rland Carra and Richard Rathmell. Sign up begins at 6:30 • 6-8 pm Oct 20 Sunday Hot Spot Concert with No-Toe d’Hobo • 6:30-8 pm Mondays: Sidewalk Jammin.’ Bring a lawn chair • 7-8 pm Tuesday LGBTQ+ Meet Up • 7-9 pm Oct 23: Drink & Draw. All skill levels welcome • 6:30-8 pm Wednesdays: Spanish language lessons 704-754-4615, www.meanmugcoffeeco.com
E.H. Montgomery General Store — 7-9 p.m. Fridays: Open acoustic Bluegrass jam. Gold Hill, 704-267-9439, www.themontgomerystore.com
Morgan Ridge Railwalk, 421 N. Lee St — • 8-10 pm Friday: Austin and Alec • 5-9:30 pm Saturday: Josh Tenery • Paint ‘n sip class 7 pm TONIGHT, instructor Debra Graden; must preregister at 704-754-8379 and ask for Debra • 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com
Sunrise Cafe, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — 6:30 pm Saturday: Cass-Wishon Bluegrass Band • Tuesdays: Karaoke with Crystal • 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Acoustic only Bluegrass pick and eat jam. 704-402-3527. Behind the IGA store.

Music & more

Tonight: NC Music Hall of Fame 11th annual 2019 Induction ceremony — Oct 17 • 7-10:30 pm: Gem Theatre, 111 West First St., Kannapolis. Tickets at northcarolina musichalloffame.org
Price of Freedom Museum hosts Old School Gospel concert series — 6 pm Oct 19 : Gospel Voices. Museum rooms will not be open, just the auditorium • 2420 Weaver Road, China Grove in the former Patterson School. www.priceoffreedom.us/
Intimate concert with Hiroya Tsukamoto — Oct 19 • 6:30-9 pm: International acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto’s music imparts a mood of peace and tranquility. Daniel Arthur Gurley opens. South Main Book Company lower level, 110 S. Main St, $15 tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/guitarist-hiroya-tsukamoto-live-tickets-72756858723
Piedmont Prime Time Community Band Fall concert — Oct 20 • 4 p.m.: “Destinations: Where the Music Takes You.” Free. Kannapolis Middle School, 1000 Virginia Dare St., Kannapolis. PPTCB features 50+ volunteer musicians directed by Jason Partridge. See Facebook or primetimeband.org
Jeff Whittington Bluegrass Band — Oct 24 • 7:30 p.m. A traditional bluegrass show that has become an annual tradition in the Davis Theatre with NC Banjo Champion Jeff Whittington. $15. Davis Theatre, 65 Union Street S, Concord www.cabarrusartscouncil.org
Salisbury Symphony’s Elegance, Charm & Drama young concert artist series — Nov. 9 • 7:30 pm: Flutist Anthony Trionfo performs Ibert’s charming and challenging Flute Concerto. Catawba’s Keppel Auditorim. Tickets at www. salisburysymphony.org
Charlotte’s Blumenthal Arts complex presents — • Jimmy Webb, Oct 30 — McGlohon Theater. Tickets start at $19.50 • Prices do not include service charges. https://tix.carolinatix.org or 800-745-3000 or www.blumenthalarts.org
Live at Harrah’s Cherokee — Nov 15: REO Speedwagon See Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee.

Theater

UWharrie Players: ‘Let Him Sleep (‘til it’s time for his funeral)’ — Through Oct 20: 546 W. Main St, Albemarle. Tickets at uwharrieplayers.org
Little Theatre of W-S: ‘Wait Until Dark’ — Oct 18-27; The Classic thriller “Wait Until Dark, ’ Reynolds Place Theatre, 251 N. Spruce St. Tickets at www.LTofWS.org
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ — 7 pm Oct. 24-26: cfa Auditorium, 150 Warren C Coleman Blvd N, Concord. Ticket info at www.intuneschool.com
Theater at Patterson Farm — Oct. 26: Patterson Farm, 10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla, 704- 636-4005 www.visitpattersonfarm.com
‘No Business Like Snow Business’ by Atlantic Coast Theatre — 6:30 pm Nov 14: Dinner performance held at Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center, 70 Hiddenite Church Road, Taylorsville. Ticket and schedule info at 828-632-6966 or www.hiddenitearts.org

Wine & beer tastings

Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday: The Wines of Castoro Cellars of Paso Robles, California Tasting with Andrew Alley. $5/person. 106 S. Main St, 704-636-5151, sws@salisburywineshop.com
Morgan Ridge Vineyards and Brewhouse — 486 John Morgan Road, Gold Hill, 704-639-0911, www.morganridgevineyards.com
Cauble Creek Vineyard and Winery — NC’s 100th Winery. 704-633-1137, 700 Cauble Farm Road, www.caublecreekvineyard.com
Douglas Vineyards — 7696 Freeze Road, Kannapolis, 704-939-6260, www.douglasvineyardswines.com
Cougar Run Winery — 704-280-3624. Cougar Run Winery, 363 N. Church St, Concord. www.cougarrunwinery.com/
Rocky River Vineyards — 704-781-5035. 11685 Reed Mine Road, Midland. www.rockyrivervineyards.com
Childress Vineyards — 336-236-WINE, 1000 Childress Vineyards Road, exit 89 off I-85, Hwy 64 W. Lexington. www.childressvineyards.com

NC Transportation Museum

411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer. Train ride schedule and admission info at 704-636-2889, www.nctrans.org
Cub Scout Day — Oct 19 • 9 a.m.- p.m.
Girl Scout Rail Camp — Oct 25-27
Boy Scout Rail Camp — Nov. 1-3

Festivals

Carolina Renaissance Festival — Saturdays-Sundays through Nov. 24: Travel back in time to the greatest party since Camelot. The Carolina Renaissance Festival features outdoor theater, circus entertainment, a marketplace, a jousting tournament and a feast fit for royalty. See www.carolina.renfestinfo.com
Annual Carolina BalloonFest — Oct 18-20 — Rain or shine, Statesville’s annual event features 50 colorful hot air balloons, rides, mass ascensions, Saturday night balloon glow plus ground-based fun: artisan village and marketplace, wine and craft beer tasting, food, entertainment children’s activities. www.carolinaballoonfest.com/about-us.html
The Kaleidoscope Harvest Market — Noon-4 p.m., Oct 19: More than 70 vendors, Salisbury Symphony, local artisans, breweries, wineries, goods from local farmers. Plus stilt walkers, bubble and balloon artists, The Flow Circus interactive play station. Free. North Carolina Research Campus Lawn, adjacent to Kannapolis City Hall, 401 Laureate Way.
Lexington Barbecue Festival — 10 am – 6 pm Oct 26: Celebrating & serving up one style of BBQ at the festival…Lexington style. Also see the sand scultptre, enjoy music, craft vendors, car show and more. 220 South Main St., Lexington. www.barbecuefestival.com
Holly Jolly Holiday Faire — Nov 2 • 9 am-2 pm. Christ United Methodist Church, 3401 Mooresville Hwy. Multiple vendors on site plus raffles. Free admission.
Potters of the Piedmont Pottery Festival — Nov 9 • 10 am-4 pm: Meet more than 50 potters from NC, SC , VA. Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro. Free, open to the public. A substantial piece of pottery from a potter at each show will be raffled with 100% of the proceeds going to support Greensboro Urban Ministry programs. www.pottersofthepiedmont.com
3rd annual Concord Hops & Heat Beer & Chili Festival — Nov 16 • 1-5 p.m. Downtown Concord. Beer tastings, chili tastings, live entertainment. Union Street. Tickets at 704-784-4208 or info@concorddowntown.com
Save The Date: May 16, 2020 — Cheerwine Festival, May 16, 2020 Downtown Salisbury. heerwinefest.com

This & That

CruisIN the Grove — 2-6 p.m. Saturday Oct 19: Live music by Smitty & the Jumpstarters. Anything with a motor welcome. Main Street in China Grove. www.facebook.com
Salisbury Ghost Walk —Tours 7 pm Mon-Tue. 8 and 10 Fri-Sat. Halloween night tour 7 pm. Walk covers six-block area downtown. Tales of shadow ghosts, apparitions, orbs in 1800s Salisbury. Bring camera, smart phone, flashlight. $5 students, $13 adults, 5 and under free. Questions/reservations 704-798-3102 or www.salisburyghostwalk.com
Repticon Charlotte Reptile & Exotic Animal Show — 10 a.m. Oct 19-20: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord, repticon.com
39th annual Christmas Made in the South — Oct 25-27: 300+ artists and artisans from 28 states. Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 NC 49, Concord, 704-920-3976, www.cabarrusarena.com
Salisbury Fall Spruce Up Week — Oct 28-Nov 1: City residents can place additional trash items at the curb on their regular collection day.
66th Annual Rowan Museum Antiques Show — Nov 8-10: 10 am-5 pm Friday and Saturday, 11 am-4 pm Sunday. Fine antiques dealers from across the Southeast converge on Salisbury for three days selling some of the most exquisite antiques in the country. Tickets $5 in advance, $7 day of show. Call the Rowan Museum 704-633-5946 for more information. Held at West End Plaza Event Center, 1935 Jake Alexander Boulevard West. www.rowanmuseum antiquesshow.com
VA observes Native American Heritage Month — Nov 7 • Food Tasting noon-1 pm; Historical Native American Artifact viewing 8-430 pm. “Honoring Our Nations: Building Strength Through Understanding.” Salisbury VA, 1603 Brenner Ave Social Room.
Cardinal Squares Square Dance Club — Tuesdays • 7-9 p.m., $5/pp. Rufty Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. MLK Jr. Ave. Effie and Norman File, 704-633-9555; Caller is Marty Northrup, 864-909-3950.
Narrated trolley ride through historic downtown Salisbury — 11 a.m. One hour tour highlights the city’s past Saturdays through Oct .Tickets at Rowan County Visitors Center, 204 E Innes, 704-638-3100, www.visitsalisburync.com

Books

Spencer Public Library hosts local authors — Oct 17 • 4-5:30 pm: “Murder Mysteries, Music Journeys & Love Tales.” Marie Canton, Jan Mccanless, Leesa Hampton, Tamara Mallimo share stories. Signed books available for purchase. 300 4th St., Spencer, 704-636-9072.
Friends of RPL Annual Book Sale — Oct 26-27 • Rowan Public Library, 201 West Fisher St.
Bookmarks Presents — Oct 24 • 7 p.m.: Author Jasmine Guillory discusses her latest novel The Wedding Party. Bookmarks, 634 W Fourth Street #110, Winston-Salem. Free and open to the public.
Bookmarks presents Ann Patchett — Oct 28 • 7:30 p.m. New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett discusses The Dutch House, Calvary Moravian Church, 600 Holly Ave NW, Winston-Salem. Free but pre-registration required at brownpapertickets.com/event/4296749.
Bookmarks’ Fall Book Club Social — Nov 4 • 7 p.m. Footnote Coffee & Cocktails, 634 W. Fourth St, downtown W-S. Wine, snacks, giveaways, speakers. $5 at Brown Paper Tickets, bpt.me/4323049.

Fundraisers

Milford Hills UMC Pumpkins for Missions — Through Oct 31. M-F noon-7 pm, Sat 9 am-7 pm. Pumpkins, homemade canned goods , more. Family photo opportunities. 1630 Statesville Blvd., 704-636-0471.
11th Annual Big Chili Cookoff — Big Chili Cookoff tickets through Oct 18: member price of $30. Afterward, non-member price is $40. http://waterworks.org/specialevents/bigchilicookoff.html
Annual Matty-Brenner Memorial Golf Tournament — Oct 18: NC Dept of Public Safety Division III Community Correction’s tournament at The Revival at Crescent. Proceeds go to Correctional Peace Officers survivors’ foundation. 704-239-7370 or https://www.facebook.com/MattyBrennerMemorial/
Unhinged Hee Haw — Oct 19-20: Featuring The Efirds, Kayla Fetters, John Hardison, Cheeseman, Fleming James. Presented by Mt. Zion UCC, 1415 S. Main St., China Grove. Saturday dinner 6 pm/show 7 pm • Saturday 7 pm show only • Sunday 3 p.m. show only. RSVP by Oct 12. Tickets at 704-857-2639. Info at mountzionucc@windstream.net
Matthew Weaver, Clay Lunsford in benefit concert — Oct 20 • 6 p.m. benefits Rowan One Church One Child Ministry. Main Street United Methodist Church, 1312 S. Main St. Info Jon Hunter, 704-216-7914, jon.hunter@rowancountync.gov
Two ways to help: Give a love offering to help purchase beds for a child receiving Child Protective or Foster Care Services; Help us find foster homes for children placed out of county and adoptive homes for four children waiting fr a forever hom. Info about hte childrene will be provided at the concert.
Matthew Weaver, Clay Lunsford in benefit concert — 4:45 p.m. dinner Oct. 26 (note time change). First United Methodist Women of China Grove sponsor a Matthew Weaver and Clay Lunsford Concert at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 in Langford Hall, at 110 W. Church St. A love offering will be taken. A baked spaghetti dinner will be offered before the concert. Dinner tickets are available from Eunice Holt at 704-856-8609. Age up to 3 years eat free, 4-9 years $5, 10 years and up $10 with all proceeds being used for missions. Tickets for the meal should be purchased by Oct. 23.
Humane Society of Rowan County Spaghetti Fundraiser — Oct 25 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5- 8 p.m. Cost $8 adult/$4 child under 12. Rhyne Building at Stallings Memorial Baptist Church, 817 S Main St. Meatless or meat sauce spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert, tea. Dine in/carry out. Five or more meals delivered to same work address, no beverages. Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Rowan County. E-mail hsrcnc1973@gmail.com or call 704-636-5700.
Cleveland Lions Club Brunswick Stew — Oct 26 • 11 am-3 pm or until gone. Eat in or take out. Take out packaged in easy to freeze quart bags: $9/quart; $15/half-gallon; $25/gallon. $10 Eat in includes dessert. Cleveland Lions Den at 106 Cemetery St, Cleveland.
49th annual Louisiana Turkey Gumbo —
Nov 1 • 11 am-2 pm: Meals $10/quarts $12. Meal includes gumbo, rice, salad, tea. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 385 Lumen Christi Lane. Sponsored by Catholic Daughters. Eat-in or take out.
The Arbor UMC’s semi annual BBQ — Nov 2 • 10 am-7 pm or until gone. 5545 Woodleaf Road. Pit cooked BBQ and chicken plates, BBQ by the pound and half and whole chickens will be sold along with homemade desserts. Proceeds go to various church projects and missions.
Annual Dancing for the Arts — Nov. 9 • 6 pm: Cabarrus Arts’ annual fundraiser. Part dance competition, part dance party. Begins with Gala reception followed by Dancing for the Arts at the Davis Theater then everyone dancing until midnight. Tickets $125 at https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/support/dancing-for-the-arts
Christiana Lutheran 7th annual car show— Nov. 2 • 12-4 p.m. $20. Old and new cars to support Brighten the Beacon Campaign. 6190 US Highway 52, 704-279-4655 www.christianalutheran.org
7th annual Pigstock — Nov 2 • Noon-5 pm: Smoked BBQ, beer, bluegrass. Greensboro Rotary BBQ competition benefitting Children of Vietnam and Rotarians Unite to Stop Hunger. Shooting Star Farms, 5624 Davis Mill Road, Greensboro.

History

National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair — Oct 23 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. At Rowan Public Library HQ, 201 W Fisher St. and South Branch, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove.www.rowancountync.gov
Victorian Hall House weekend tours — 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Dr. Josephus Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St, 704-636-0103, www.historicsalisbury.org/tours/hall-house-tours

At The YMCA

J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Events listed are open to the public. Sign up at 704-636-0111, www.rowanymca.org
Today: Oct 17 • What do you do after the paycheck stops, 1:30 pm
Oct 21 • Dr. Indu M. Josh, “Peacefulness,” 12:30 pm
Oct 23 • Lunch & Learn, Mission Trip to Kenya by McDougald Family, covered dish, noon
Grief support, Wednesdays 9:30 am, tteichroew@gmail.com

At Rufty-Holmes

Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 704-216-7714, www.ruftyholmes.org
Movie of the Month — Oct 31 • 2 p.m. Intriguing invitation brings six strangers together.
Pajama Party — Oct 31 • 1-2:30 p.m. Rufty-Holmes and Altrusa collaborating to collect female pajamas for female veterans at the VA Hospital, any size.
AARP — Nov. 7 • 1 pm: Speaker Patricia Garner Cowan, NC Ombudsman for Centralina Council of Governments on volunteerism and elder abuse. Members, bring new/gently used hats, scarves, gloves for RHM. Refreshments. For seniors 50+. Free.

At RPL

Rowan Public Library programs are free and open to the public. www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
• HQ, 201 W Fisher St., 704-216-8228
• East, 110 Broad St., Rockwell, 704-216-7838
• South, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7727

Discover Fun in Kannapolis

www.kannapolisnc.gov • • Village Park, 700 West C St. • Veterans Park, 118 N. Main St.
Downtown Cruise-In — 1-7 p.m. Nov 9

6-8 pm Nov 1: Mother/Son Superhero event, Laureate Center, (ticketed event)

5:30 pm Nov 15: Mystery Theater, Laureate Center, (ticketed event)

Classes

Painting, crafts, dance, language, health and more. Call or visit for schedules and pricing.
• Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St., 704-647-0999, www.faithart.org
• Hive, 126 E Innes St, 704-951-7418 hiveandco.com
• Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St., 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com
• Rowan Public Library, Free high-quality, noncredit online Gale courses. www.rowancountync.gov
• Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., 704-216-7714
• SoFul Yoga and Wellness, 1024 S Fulton St., www.SoFulYoga.com or SoFulSalisbury Facebook
• Waterworks Visual Arts Center, for adults and kids. 123 E. Liberty St, waterworks.org
• West Rowan Farm & Garden, 11575 NC Highway 801, Ma t Ulla 704-278-2800 or facebook

Speakers & forums

Center for Faith & the Arts Living in Gratitude series — 3 p.m. Nov 10: Grateful Seeing. CFA, 207 W. Harrison St., 704-647-0999 or www.faithart.org Dec – The Mystic Heart
S.N.A.G (Salisbury Neighborhood Action Group) — 10 a.m. First Wednesdays at the Salisbury Police Department, 130 E. Liberty St, 704-638-5333.
Women’s Suffrage presentation —Oct 21 • 6:30 pm: AAUW celebrates a century of women’s suffrage with screening of “How We Got the Vote.” Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher St, Stanback Room. Light refreshments. Free. Sponsored by American Association of University Women. Dr. Nicole Sherrill-Corry, president. http://salisbury-nc.aauw.net, Not sponsored by RPL.
Panel discussion on Women’s Suffrage — Nov 14 • 5:30 pm: AAUW sponsors discussion “100 Years of Women’s Suffrage,” Chamber of Commerce, 204 E. Innes St. Enter from rear parking lot. With M.J. Simms-Maddox, P. Jane Splawn, Tamara Sheffield. Moderated by Teresa Rowell. Light refreshments. Dr. Nicole Sherrill-Corry, president. http://salisbury-nc.aauw.net
St. Luke’s to screen ‘Becoming Beloved Community’ —4 pm Oct. 20: An original documentary featuring Salisbury residents Mary Jones, Rev. Dr. Derrick Anderson, Darrell Hancock, Dora Wood, plus racial reconciliation panel discussion, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s Parish Hall, 131 W. Council St. free and open to the public. www.sls.church/beloved-community.html

Art

Fine Frame picture frame shop and gallery — Visit our art gallery & picture frame shop for a special fall preview of artworks by Phyllis Steimel and folk ar-t by Fay Howell. 105 S Main St, 704-647-0340, www.fineframe gallery.com, www.facebook.com/fineframegallery/
Rail Walk Studios & Gallery hosts ‘Knockers & Nature’ by Keyth Kahrs’ — Tuscany doorknockers and nature studies through Oct 26. Rail Walk Studios & Gallery, 409 N. Lee St., www.railwalkgallery.com
Photographic Art Exhibit at the Salisbury Business Center — “Light, Paper, Scissors” through Oct 25. 301 S. Main St., www. salisburybusinesscenter.com
Waterworks Visual Arts Center — That Which Sustains: EARTH . BODY . SPIRIT. Through February. www.waterworks.org
“Scott Avett: Invisible” exhibit — Through Feb 2: NC Museum of Art hosts first solo museum exhibition of the visual art of Scott Avett, founding member of the Avett Brothers band. Open Oct 12-Feb 2, 2020, includes large-scale portraits, prints, and paintings.

Trips

J.C. Price HS Alumni Assoc Fall Regional meeting in Cleveland, Ohio — Nov. 8-10: Bus departs from Salisbury/Charlotte. $150 per seat. Meeting reflects direction of experiencing new venues. Details: Carolyn Williams, Salisbury Chapter President, 704-633-7162.

Call for vendors

Central UMC annual Bazaar — Oct 26 • 10 am-2 pm. 200 4th St, Spencer. Vendor space includes 6’ table and chair for $15. email: ritasims@aol.com for details
Holly Jolly Holiday Faire — Nov 2: Indoor/outdoor show hosted by Youth United of Christ United Methodist Church. 10 x 10 space $35. If interested, email cmeres123@gmail.com
Holly Jolly Christmas Craft and Vendor Show — Dec 7-8: Rowan County Fairgrounds. Vendors call 704-640-2326 or visit rowancountyfair.net

Auditions/call for performers

‘An Old Salem Christmas Carol’ at LTWS — 6-8 p.m. Oct 28-29: The Little Theatre’s original holiday classic. Little Theatre of Winston-Salem, 419 N. Spruce St. Monday auditions for actors aged 16+; Tuesday auditions for actors ages 6-15. No appointment necessary. www.LTofWS.org
Gold Hill Bluegrass jam — Acoustic Bluegrass jam. E.H. Montgomery General Store, Gold Hill. 7-9 p.m. Fridays. 704-267-9439. www.themontgomerystore.com
Blumenthal Performing Arts open mic nights — Free event open to performers, selected by lottery. E-mail openmic@ncbpac.org

Call for artists/ artisans

Twin City Artisans — Dec 5-7: Hosting indoor show and sale for art & craft artisans, $125 per booth. Send 5 digital images of the work you would like to exhibit sansuglass@yahoo.com. Artists will be notified and receive an application. Questions: 336-655-6371. Deadline Nov. 4. Held at Masonic Lodge 4537 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem.

Call for volunteers

Humane Society of Rowan County — Always looking for kind and highly reliable volunteers to help at events, be a foster home, deliver/pick-up pet food, return calls, take pictures of our animals, help with the newsletter, etc. Contact 704-636-5700 or hsrcnc1973@gmail.com
Landis Fall Festival — Oct 26 • 2-10 p.m. Safety Halloween Night and Funfest. Email recreation@townoflandis.com to volunteer to help plan and run the event.
One Church One Child Rowan County — Contact Jon Hunter, ROCOC coordinator, Main Street UMC, 1312 N. Main St. www.rowancountync.gov/ rococ or 704-216-7914
Do you love Rowan County? — Be a part of the Your Rowan Street Team to help spread all the positive happenings by attending upcoming community events with the Your Rowan booth. To be considered a Your Rowan Street Team member, complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/your-rowan-volunteer
Save The Date: May 16, 2020 — Cheerwine Festival, May 16, 2020 Downtown Salisbury for live music, good food, fun activities and of course, Cheerwine. To apply as a volunteer group, visit cheerwinefest.com and get involved!
Docents at Waterworks Visual Arts Center — Training provided; just bring your passion for the arts. 704-636-1882. http://waterworks.org/volunteeringwvac.html.
Novant Rowan Medical Center — For volunteers of all ages. Join our caring staff and give back to the community. Contact: mfbostian@novanthealth.org
The Pedal Factory — Open first and third Saturdays. 311 East Council St, 704-870-7145, www.thepedalfactory.org
Faithful Friends can collector — Can Team pickup helper for animal sanctuary. Pickup truck required. Call Linda at 704-630-4933
Be a docent at the Historic Hall House — Email office@historicsalisbury.org or call 704-636-0103 to learnmore.
Liberty Hospice — For reading, music, life review, or placing a smile on a lonely face. Glenda, 336-596-5380. Liberty Commons, 4412 S. Main St.
Rowan Helping Ministries volunteers-Pick up donated food, stock food pantry, intake interviews, laundry, meals. 704-637-6838.
Help feed the horses — Horse Protection Society, 2135 Miller Road, China Grove, hps@horseprotection.org
DAV transportation network of Rowan County — Take veterans to hospital appts. Jim Martin, 704-638-9000 x3904.