gNorvell Theater box office opens for PPT youth’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing!’ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $10, 135 E. Fisher St., 704-633-5471, PiedmontPlayers.com
gLake Norman Regional Medical Center diabetes support group, noon-1 p.m., Charles Mack Citizens Center, Mooresville. 704-660-4859.
gSmart Start Rowan board/executive committee, noon, Trinity Oaks Retirement Center, 728 Klumac Road.
gGethsemane Missionary Baptist after-school tutoring, weekdays 2:30-5:30 p.m. Registration 704-633-5057.
gTrinity Presbyterian after-school tutoring, 4-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Information 704-223-0179, 704-785-1863.
gSalisbury-Rowan Board of Education, 5 p.m., 110 S. Long St., East Spencer.
gKannapolis City Council, 6 p.m. at the train station, 201 S. Main St.
gPsi Chi Chap of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., 6:30 p.m., Rowan Public Library. Contact 704-639-9936.
gOlde Rowan Fiber Guild, 6:30 p.m., Rufty-Holmes Senior Center.
gKneeling Gardeners, 7 p.m., Trinity UMC, 416 East First St., Kannapolis. David Goforth on Earth Friendly Gardening. 704-933-1127.gSalisbury Planning Board regular meeting cancelled.
gSalisbury Planning Board Committee One, 3-4:30 p.m., 217 S. Main St., second floor conference room to discuss LDOZ-04-2012, rezonings.
gSalisbury Planning Board Committee Two, 4:30-6 p.m., 217 S. Main St., second floor conference room to discuss proposed Tree Ordinance changes.
gSalisbury Planning Board Committee Three, 4:30-6 p.m., 217 S. Main St., first floor conference room to discuss Land Development Ordinance’s Use Matrix.
gRowan County Board of Social Services, 5:30 p.m., 1813 E. Innes St.
gWest End Transformation Plan steering committee, 5:30-7 p.m., 2012 West End Business and Community Center 1400 W. Bank St.
gRowan Tea Party, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, BlueBay Seafood Restaurant, Statesville Blvd., with Jack Brosch, Harry Warren, Andy Brock, Carl Ford, Marshall Bickett, Richard Hudson. Also pick up sample ballot.
gSpencer Presbyterian Faith Community Health Ministry, 113 First St., Spencer, 6:30 p.m. ‘Tips For Healthy Aging’ by Chris Nagy, MD. 336-250-2289 or 704-636-9352.
gUwharrie Chapter Concerned Bikers Association, 6:30 p.m., Corner Pocket Sports Bar and Billiards, Albemarle. 704-463-0111 or kwiken24@yahoo.com, www.uwharriecba.org
g’Catching Fire’ book discussion, 6:30 p.m., South Rowan Regional Library, China Grove, 704-216-7732, www.rowanpubliclibrary.orggHealth education seminar, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Albemarle Library, 133 East Main St., Albemarle, by Inclusive Health, NC Health Insurance Risk Pool.gFulton Masonic Lodge Stated Communications, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting.
g’Wood Duck Adventures,’ Dr. Eugene Hester, 6:30 p.m., Center for the Environment, Catawba College. Presentation, reception, book signing. Free, registration required.
gRowan Brain Injury support group, 7 p.m. Easter Seals/ UCP office, 620 W. Innes St. Nadine Cherry 980-622-7732, Jane Jackman
gCarolina Historical Assoc. for Metal Detecting, 7:30 p.m., Grace Ridge Club House, 2815 Grace Church Road, 704-310-6321, 336-474-7268.gChina Grove Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., China Grove Roller Mill on Main Street.
gSalisbury Wine Shop annual Oktoberfest Celebration, 6 p.m., The Polka Dots polka band, German wine and beer, soft drinks, water available for purchase. Food by Cooper’s. No cover, 106 S. Main St., 704-636-5151. www.salisburywineshop.com
gBluegrass jam at E.H. Montgomery General Store, Gold Hill, 7-9 p.m., open to all acoustic musicians, refreshments available, admission by donation, 704-267-9439.
gMuch Ado About Nothing!’ opening night, PPT Youth Production, 7:30 p.m., adults $10. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St, 704-633-5471, PiedmontPlayers.comgSalisbury Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, corner of South Main and Bank streets.
gLexington Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Customer Appreciation Day, historic Train Depot, 29 Railroad St.
gGoldmine Toastmasters, 8:30 a.m., Fairfield Inn, 30330 Cloverleaf Plaza, Kannapolis.
gCooleemee Textile Heritage Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Zachary House Grounds, Cooleemee, live music by The Textile Heritage Band, Carolina Cornbread Contest, more.
gFree Christian rock concert, 4:30 p.m., Freedom Christian Worship Center, 607 China Grove Highway, Rockwell, Second Chance, Shield of Salvation, 4Given Souls, 704-633-8729.
gDay Out with Thomas through Sunday, NC Transportation Museum, Spencer. www.nctrans.org