• Rowan Rose Society regular meetings begin Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the John Calvin Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.  More information: Sara Hill 704-642-1612.

• Genealogical Society of Rowan County, Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.,  Rowan Public Library. Guest speaker  Gary Freeze on the life of Colonel (CSA) Charles A Fisher, a native of Rowan County. Meetings open to the  public.

• 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 704-782-8846, www.mtochurch.com