TODAY
AARP Tax Aide Program: Each Tuesday in March and early April, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center with a previous appointment. Free one-to-one assistance to moderate or low-income persons (with priority for seniors aged 60+) in completing simple federal and state income tax returns. Call 704-216-7714 to schedule an appointment and more information.
Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, 5:30-7 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 3401 Mooresville Road. Pancakes, bacon and sausage; $5 for adults, $2.50 for children and $15 for a family. Tickets available at the door.
Rowan Museum History Club, featuring A.Wilson Greene, nationally recognized Civil War expert, 7 p.m. in the Messinger Room of the museum at 202 N. Main St. The public is invited
The Cabarrus Senior Resource Link, professionals who work with the senior population, monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m. No fees, lunch provided, new members are welcome. Contact Susan Wear at Gentiva Home Health 704-933-1001.
The Salisbury Planning Board, which usually meets on second Tuesday, will not meet today. The next meeting is March 22.
Faith Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 100 N. Main St., Faith.
Spencer Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m., Spencer Municipal Building, 600 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer.
Wednesday
Ash Wednesday
Salisbury/Rowan SilverArts, March 9-11, Salisbury Civic Center. 704-216-7780.
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas blood drive, 4600 Roush Fenway Racing, Concord, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
THURSDAY
Red Cross Blood Drive, 4:-8:30 p.m., Trinity Wesleyan Church, 2200 Mooresville Road. For an appointment, please call Andrew Parks at 704-633-1333. Walk-ins welcome.
FRIDAY
What We Could Lose; Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, 10 a.m., Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. Co-sponsored by Salisbury-Rowan AARP, the Rowan County Council on Aging, and Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. Pre-registration requested. Call 704-216-7714 for more information.
SATURDAY
Shamrock 5K, at J.F. Hurley YMCA, sponsored by Salisbury Fire Department. Race at 9 a.m. For more info, call Terry Smith, 704-638-4467.
Pot of Gold All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., VFW Post 3006, 1200 Brenner Ave. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under. For information call 704-636-2104. come support our veterans.
Spencer Presbyterian Church Breakfast, all you can eat, 7-10:30 a.m., First Avenue, Spencer. Adults $5, children under 12 $3.
Chicken-and-noodle dinner for Relay for Life, Rockwell United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 416 E. Main St., Rockwell, 4-7 p.m. Sweet Potato Queens will serve chicken and noodles along with slaw, crackers, pickles, homemade desserts and a beverage. Hot dogs available. Donation of $6 for adults and $3 for children under 3 years old and younger. For tickets in advance, contact Ann at 704-279-5783. Tickets available at the door.
Salisbury Branch of the American Association of University Women meeting, 11 a.m., Oak Park Retirement Center, 548 White Oaks Drive, on Enon Church Road. To reserve, contact bafranklin1.aauw@gmail.com or call 704-855-8353 by March 7.
ěH3 ó Itís All About Me,î youth symposium, sponsored by Salisbury-Rowan Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Fred Corriher Jr. YMCA, 950 Kimball Road, China Grove. For questions, call 704-904-1194 or e-mail at Salisbury.sgrho@gmail.com.
Elementary School Exhibition opens, Waterworks Visual Arts Center. March 12-31. Reception March 24.
Artemesia Artworks & Yoga Studio open house, 7 p.m., March 12: Ten-year celebration. Certified Sivananda Yoga instructor Lewellen Padgett and students answer questions, entertainment by Mystery Snail, refreshments, gift drawings. 704-637-7193, www.artemesiayoga.com.
ěDČj· vuî at Center for Faith & the Arts, three winners from last yearís Abstraction and Beyond artist invitational return. Exhibit features art by Luther Sowers, Barbara Richmond and Stephen Hoke. Opening reception 5-7:30 p.m., 207 W. Harrison St. Free. For information, contact faithart@bellsouth.net or call 704-647-0999.
Shim Sham Shimmy lesson, 10 a.m. to noon, City Park Recreation Center. Participants invited to perform the dance as a group March 19 during the talent show at the Salisbury Civic Center. Free.
SUNDAY
Spring forward: Daylight Saving Time begins
Old Courthouse Theatreís Living Room Reading Series ěPiece of My Heartî ó 4 p.m., True drama of six women who went to Viet Nam: five nurses and a country western singer booked by an unscrupulous agent to entertain the troops. Free admission, 704-788-2405, OCT main stage, www.oldcourthousetheatre.org.
Monday
Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education work session, 5 p.m., 110 S. Long Street, East Spencer,
Rockwell Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 202 E. Main St., Rockwell.
Kannapolis City Council, 6 p.m., Kannapolis Train Station, 201 S. Main St.
Tuesday, March 15
Salisbury City Council, 4 p.m., City Hall, 217 S. Main St. (Shown on Access16 Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., 8 p.m.)
Rowan County Tea Party Patriots, monthly meeting, Blue Bay Restaurant on Statesville Blvd. Dinner at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, March 16
ěLuck of the Irish Dayî craft/vendor sale, also ěSouper Wednesday Lunchî to commemorate the day before St. Patrickís Day, serving shepherdís pie, $5 includes salad, entrČe, drink, cookie. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA. 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.
Thursday, March 17
St. Patrickís Day.
Sunshine Day Conference, Salisbury Station, sponsored by the N.C. Open Government Coalition. 11:30 a.m., with keynote by UNC System President Tom Ross and sessions on access to local government records and using the new state personnel law.
FRIDAY, March 18
Old Courthouse Theatre hosts ěPaying Tributeî ó 8 p.m., March 18-19; 2:30 p.m., March 20. A theatrical and musical celebration about and for the heroes called veterans, told from the remembrances of the men and women who returned from duty, through music, dialogue, movement. Call 704-788-2405 to reserve a seat. 49 Spring Street NW, NC, www.oldcourthousetheatre.org.
Saturday, March 19
Spring Kick Off, N.C. Transportation Museum.
Family Laser Show, ěLaser Country,î at 5 p.m.; and Rock Laser Show, ěHypnotica,î at 7 p.m. Horizons Unlimited
Relay for Life Zumbathon, hosted by F&M Bank Dream Team at the F&M Trolley Barn; 50-minute sessions at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Donation of $10. For more information, contact Vickie at vkeene@fmbnc.com
2nd Annual WinterBloom, Boxwood Lodge, benefiting Salisbury Academy. 704-636-3002
SUNDAY, March 20
First day of spring
Cirque du Soleil ó $85 ticket/transportation to Charlotte Motor Speedwayís ěUnder the Big Top,î contact Barbara Franklin, J.F. Hurley YMCA, for details, 704-636-0111.
THURSDAY, March 24
Pregnancy Support Center 25th Anniversary Annual Fundraising Banquet, 6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Holiday Inn. 704- 633-7695.
Third Annual Girls Night Out for Relay for Life, with wine, cheese and other special treats at Stitchiní Post Gifts, 104 S. Main St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. A percentage of the eveningís proceeds will benefit Relay For Life.
SATURDAY, March 26
Spring Craft Show, Salisbury Civic Center, 315 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 704-638-5275.