• Sneaking Into New Year’s Eve Party, sponsored by Pride of Salisbury 1774 and Rainbow Temple 1404, 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Dec. 31, Elks Lodge, 508 S. Main St. Wear sneakers but dress to impress. Singles $15; couples $25.

• Rowan Redbuds  Garden Club met Nov. 21 in the Stanback Room at Rowan Public Library. President Carol Comer presided. Anyone interested in visiting the club should call 704-633-2091 for more information.

• Coffee social and sharing time for those affected by autism, 10-11 a.m. Dec. 7, Koco Java, 329 N. Main St. Sponsored by Rowan County Chapter, Autism Society of North Carolina.