Night Life

Mean Mug coffee Co., 110 N Main St. —
Tonight: March 5: College Night Open Stage 7-10 pm Music, stand-up, poetry.
Friday March 6: Java Jam Open Mic Night: 7-10 pm with Host Angel Roberts. Sign up begins at 6:30.
Sunday March 8: 6-8 pm Hot Spot concert with Samantha Gabrielle .
704-303-9120, www.meanmugcoffeeco.com
The Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar, 118 N Main St. — March 7 • 6:30-9:30 pm.: Ed Blankenship Live! Acoustic Show , promoting first single “Angel Wings” off the album. www.theshuckinshack.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 — • 7:30-9:30 pm Friday:Mitch Hayes • 7:30-9:30 pm Saturday: Liam Pendergrass • 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com
704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com
Sweet Meadow Café, 105 E Fisher St — Second Wednesday, March 11 • 7-9 pm: ‘Duelin’ Acoustix,’ musical explorations with C.J. Peters and Jeff Sharp. 704-637-8715.
Music Bingo at Old Amor Brewing, 211 West Ave, Kannapolis — Wednesdays • 6-8 p.m. www.oldarmor.com

Music & more

On stage at The Davis — March 7 • 8 pm: Melinda Doolittle. $40. American Idol finalist sings The Great American Soulbook. The Davis Theatre, 65 Union St South, Concord. Tickets at 704-920-2787 or www.cabarrusartscouncil.org
Monday lunch hour services of Lenten music & meditation — March 9, 16, 23 • 12:15-12:45 pm. Prayer and meditation led by Pastors Rhodes Woolly and Laura Henrik. March 9: Music by Rosemary Kinard, flute/Rob Durocher, piano.
March 16: Music by Deanna Boksleitner, organ.
March 23: Music by Connie Burleson, harp and piano.
St. John’s Chapel, 200 W. Innes St.
The Jeff Little Trio Live at Lee Street — March 13 • 7:30 p.m. Lee Street theatre, 329 N. Lee St, 704-310-5507 , www.leestreet.org
Salisbury Symphony presents —March 14 • 7:30 pm: Ellis Island Dream Of America, Peter Boyer’s multimedia work for orchestra with video and actors. Plus Dvorák’s “New World” Symphony. $10-$35. Catawba’s Keppel Auditorium, 2300 W. Innes St., www.salisburysymphony.org
W-S Festival Ballet presents Beethoven Rocks —March 13-14 • 8 pm: Gary Taylor’s Dancing Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Rakowski, along with pianists Chris Heckman, Pamela Howland, Barbara Lister-Sink. Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N Spruce St. Tickets $35 or /$30.50 at 336-747-1414.
Piedmont Prime Time Community Band spring concert — March 15 • 4 pm: Honoring area band directors with “The Key Signature.” Free concert at Winkler Middle School, 4501 Weddington Road, Concord. The Piedmont Prime Time Community Band features over 50 volunteer musicians from throughout the Piedmont region.
Castlebay entertains next at the ESU —March 19: Talented duo brings the music of Ireland, Scotland, and New England, blending history, legend, experience into their performances with harp, guitar, fiddle, woodwinds. Dinner and program $32. RSVP to 704-216-2660 or gwood@gerrywoodauto.com. https://www.esuus.org/salisbury
Bell Tower Ringers Handbell Festival concert — March 21 • 4 p.m. 150+ ringers led by David VanderMeer. Public is invited. Lewis Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 308 W Fisher St, 704-636-1321, www.salisburyfirstpres.org
Center for Faith & the Arts’ 25th Anniversary Gala — March 21 • 7 pm: See FUNDRAISERS
Susan Werner & David Myles at The Davis — March 21 • 8-10 p.m. $37.50 Davis Theatre, 65 Union Street S, Concord www.cabarrusartscouncil.org
Friends of RPL Free Concert Series: Castlebay — March 26 • 7 p.m.Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee feature dance tunes in Bygone Ballads. Rowan Public Library HQ, 201 W Fisher St. 704-216-8228, www.rowancountync.gov

Theater

Final weekend ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ presented by Lee Street theatre — March 5-7 • 7:30 pm. Lee Street theatre, 329 N. Lee St, 704-310-5507 , www.leestreet.org
PPT presents the classic farce ‘Rumors’ — March 5-7, 11-14 at 7:30 pm / March 8 at 2:30 pm. Meroney Theatre, 213 S Main St. Tickets at 704-633-5471 or PiedmontPlayers.com
Carson High School Spring musical —March 26-29: “Bright Star School Edition” by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, features beautiful bluegrass music.Tickets and info at www.carsontheatre.com
Hickory Community Theatre’s ‘Shakespeare In Love’ — March 6-22: Jeffers Theatre, 30 3rd St NW. 828-328-2283 or hickorytheatre.org
Hickory Community Theatre’s ‘Exit Laughing’ — March 27-April 11: Comedy about three southern ladies borrow the ashes of their recently deceased friend for a final card game. Performed in the Firemen’s Kitchen Jeffers Theatre, 30 3rd St NW. 828-328-2283 or hickorytheatre.org

Wine & beer tastings

Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6: Italian Lambrusco Wine Tasting with Stephanie. Rediscover the perfect pizza wine. $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

NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Blvd, Spencer. Train ride schedule and admission info at 704-636-2889 or www.nctrans.org
Special Exhibit – Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge — Through March 29: Real artifacts from La Concorde, the ship Blackbeard captured and renamed Queen Anne’s Revenge, making it his flagship. Weaponry, nautical tools, personal items used by pirates, possibly even Blackbeard himself. Interactive displays, quizzes, and props.
At the Throttle: Jeddo Coal No. 85 Steam Locomotive — Saturdays March 7-April 4: Hands-on historical experience, rolling down the rails under the power of steam. Safety orientation included.
Wind & Wings: The Science Of Flight — March 19-21 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Easter Bunny Express — April 4-5 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $4-$12.

Festivals

Charlotte Hamfest — March 13-14: The area’s largest indoor hamfest. Meet other ham operators, buy and sell gear, take a license exam, and attend forums. Event times and ticket info at https://www.cabarrusarena.com/events/2020/hamfest
Ring in Spring in Downtown Salisbury — April 4 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Gateway Park, intersection of Depot and E. Innes Streets.
2020 Jiggy with the Piggy Festival — April 30: Sammy Kershaw concert headliner. Kannapolis.
Cheerwine Festival — May 16, Downtown Salisbury.Cheerwinefest.com
Historic Memorial Day Parade — May 25 • 3 p.m.: Downtown Salisbury, sponsored by J CPrice American Legion Post 107 and Auxiliary.
Bicentennial celebration of the Hall House — May 1-2: See HISTORY. historicsalisbury.org, 704-636-0103.

This & That

Charlotte Spring Home & Garden Show — March 6-8: The Park Expo and Conference Center, Charlotte.Times and tickets at Charlottespring homeandgardenshow.com
Davie Craft Assoc second annual Spring Fling — March 21 • 9 am-4 pm: Local artisans and crafters. B C Brock gymnasium, 622 N. Main St., Mocksville.
Pray Rowan — March 7 • 10-11 a.m. Wallace Education Forum, 500 N Main St. www.prayecclesia.com
Pray Rowan — April 4 • 10-11 a.m. Koontz Elementary, 685 E Ritchie Road. www.prayecclesia.com
American Girl Kaya, A Junior Collectors’ Adventure — April 4 • 2-4 pm: Discover this Native American girl’s story. Registration includes displays, door prizes, snacks, programs, souvenirs. Sponsored by The Rowan Doll Society. $25 for 1 adult and 1 child. Advance registration required by April 1. Spencer Women s Club, 100 Third St.
Cardinal Squares Square Dance Club — Tuesdays • 7-8:45 p.m., $5/pp. Rufty Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. MLK Jr Ave. Gabriel and Dan Goodnight, 704-633-9782. Caller is Marty Northrup, 864-909-3950.
‘Pearls of Wisdom’ quilt show — May 1-2: West End Event Center. Details and discount ticket coupon at http://www.salisburyrowanquilters.net

Books

34th Annual Brady Author’s Symposium — March 19 • 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Catawba College, 2300 W Innes St. Ticket info at 800-228-2922 www.facebook.com

Fundraisers

Humane Society of Rowan County Spaghetti Dinner — March 6: Dine in, carry out. Adults $8, children under 12 $4. Spaghetti (with meat or meatless sauce), salad, garlic bread, dessert, tea. Lunch 11 am-1 pm Supper 5:-7:30 pm. Delivery of 5 or more to the same work address, beverage not included. Stallings Memorial Baptist Church, Rhyne Building, 817 S. Main St. Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Rowan County. 704-636-5700 or fax 704-633-5832 by March 5.
Kiwanis Pancake Festival — March 6-7 • Friday 5-8 pm; Saturday 7:30-10:30 am. $5. Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival. Funds benefit children’s charities. J.F. Hurley YMCA, 828 Jake Alexander Blvd W, 704-636-0111 kiwanisclubofsalisburync.portalbuzz.com
BBQ pork and chicken — March 7 • 10 am-7 pm or until gone. The Arbor UMC, 4415 Woodleaf Road. Homemade desserts. Plates or BBQ by the pound, whole and half chickens. Take out or eat in . Some deliveries. Homemade desserts. Proceeds go to various church mission projects.
Steppin’ Out Social Club Fish Fry — March 7 • 11 am- until. Beside Burger King on Jake Alexander. Croaker or whiting plate $10, croaker or whiting sandwich $8, hot dogs $2. Will deliver 5 or more. 704-232-5201 or 70-640-6993.
Drago Charities presents Drago at The Fish Bowl — March 10: to benefit Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary. Drag show entertainment and a twist on the old bingo game. Admission includes four play cards plus chance to win the raffle prize. Show your “I Voted” sticker for an extra chance at the raffle. Info and tickets at www.faithfulfriendsnc.org/events
2020 Lincoln Reagan Dinner — Friday March 13 • 6 pm, The Event Center, 315 Webb Road. Tickets at https://secure.anedot.com/rowan_rep_party/dinner2020 or 704-232-4047.
Band BBQ Fundraiser — March 14 • South Rowan High School, 1655 Patterson St, China Grove. 704-857-1161, calendar.google.com
Cleveland Lions Spring Breakfast— March 14 • 7-10 a.m. Scrambled eggs, country ham, bacon, sausage, home-made biscuits, grits, beverages. By donation. Cleveland Lions Den, 106 Cemetery St, Cleveland. Supports better vision and other humanitarian efforts. 704-278-2252.
Fourth annual Gospel Fundraiser — March 14 • 3 p.m.: Featuring Joylites, Carriers of Joy, Gospel Supremes, Mike White & the Church Choir, Echoes for Christ, Gospel Keytones, Tower of Power Church Choir., Unity ‘N Praise. Held at Tower of Power Churchy, 601 E. Cemetery St. Fish and chicken sandwiches, plates. 704-636-3015.
Center for Faith & the Arts’ 25th Anniversary Gala — March 21 • 7 pm: “You Must Remember This” – An Evening in Casablanca at Lee Street theatre. Tickets $75. Business casual, fancy attire or 40’s style attire for fun.Rowan Big Band, dancing, live painting, heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar plus A demonstration and swing dance lesson. 704-647-0999 or info@faithart.org or www.faithart.org

Rowan Museum

‘Victory 45!’
www.rowanmuseum.org or www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Rowan Museum and Rowan Public Library’s series of lectures and events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.
March 1-31: Women Partisans Exhibit – Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher St.
March 10: Evin Burleson “Rowan County in the War Years” 7 pm. Rowan Museum Messinger Room, 202 N. Main St.
March 24: Dennis and Christine McClure “Rowan Soldiers in the Subartic” 7 pm. Stanback Room, Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher St. .
April 14: Zev Harel “A Holocaust Survivor Shares His Story” 7 pm. Rowan Museum Messinger Room, 202 N. Main St.
April 18: World War II Movie – Stanback Room, Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher St.
May 12: “A Roundtable of Local World War II Veterans” 7 pm. Rowan Museum Messinger Room, 202 N. Main St.
May 21: Introduction to Swing Dance – 6-8 pm, Stanback Room, Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Fisher St.
June 9: Dr. Michael Bitzer “Politics Then to Now” 7 pm. Rowan Museum Messinger Room, 202 N. Main St.
Aug 11: Dr. William Morris “Myth Busting World War II” 7 pm. Rowan Museum Messinger Room, 202 N. Main St.

History

John Knox DAR — March 14 • 10:30 am: Masterpiece Quilts from the DAR Museum, speaker Linda Rivenbark. Open to the public. RPL Hurley Room, 201 W. Fisher St.
Annual Colonial Spring Frolic — April 4 • Old Stone House, 770 Old Stone House Road, Granite Quarry, www.rowanmuseum.org
Bicentennial celebration of the Hall House — May 1: Cocktail party on the Hall House lawn and special theatrical presentation of the history of the Hall House in a play written by Salisbury native Jennifer Hubbard.
— May 2: Brunch on the lawn at the Hall House, visits to the Hall Family grave site at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, and free admission to the Hall House.
www.historicsalisbury.org

At The YMCA

J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Events listed are free and open to the public. Sign up at 704-636-0111, www.rowanymca.org
–March 11: Senior Health & Wellness Fair Trip 9:30 am Cabarrus Arena & Event Center
— March 16: Home Health 1 pm: What is Home Health?
–March 18: Spring Fling Craft Fair 8-2 pm
–March 19: American Red Cross Blood Drive 11-3:30 pm. Urgent Need
March 25: Lunch & Learn Noon: Rowan Presents Voice Issues
Grief support, Wednesdays 9:30 am, tteichroew@gmail.com
Trips:
–April 7: 25th Anniversary River Dance 3:30 pm Belk Theater, deadline March 5.
–April 23: Mystery Gardens-Concord: 9:30 am, lunch, ending the day with Cabarrus Creamery

At Rufty-Holmes

Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. MLK Jr. Ave. 704-216-7714, www.ruftyholmes.org
NEW Beginner guitar class for age 50+ — New eight week class starts Monday, March 9. Choose 1 pm or 3:30 pm. Cost $50 includes class $40 plus $10 workbook. Must have own acoustic guitar. Info and RSVP at 704-640-0279.

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

At Cabarrus Arena

Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 NC 49, Concord, 704-920-3976, www.cabarrusarena.com
Charlotte Hamfest — March 13-14: The area’s largest indoor hamfest. Meet other ham operators, buy and sell gear, take a license exam, and attend forums. Event times and ticket info at https://www.cabarrusarena.com/events/2020/hamfest
Speedway Classic of the Carolinas Spring Dog Show — March 26-29: Greater Monroe Kennel Club presents dogs of all shapes and sizes competing in agility and obedience trials. Spectators get in free with $5 event parking, but please leave your furry friends at home.

Classes

Center for Faith & the Arts presents Noelle Rasmussen’s ‘Make Your Mark’ Photography Class — March 14 • 10-11:30 am. 207 W. Harrison St. For all ages and abilities. Cost: by donation to the Center for Faith and the Arts. Pre-register at 704-647-0999 or info@faithart.org or www.faithart.org
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
• Priscilla Clark Designs, 119 W. Innes St., 704-223-8452, PriscillaClarkDesigns@gmail.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, Mt Ulla 704-278-2800 or facebook

Blood drives

RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
March 7: First Baptist Church, 223 North Fulton St, 11:30 AM -4:30 pm
March 9: Novant, 612 Mocksville Ave. 9 AM -1:30 pm
March 14: China Grove Church of God, 413 North Franklin St, China Grove, 8 AM – 12:30 pm
March 19: JF Hurley Family YMCA, 828 Jake Alexander Blvd, 11 AM -3:30 pm
March 24: Hitachi Metals, China Grove, 3-7 pm

One Blood, www.cbcc.us
March 16: Providence United Methodist Church, 3-7 pm

Speakers & forums

Castlebay entertains next at the ESU —March 19: Talented duo brings the music of Ireland, Scotland, and New England, blending history, legend, experience into their performances with harp, guitar, fiddle, woodwinds. Dinner and program $32. RSVP to 704-216-2660 or gwood@gerrywoodauto.com. https://www.esuus.org/salisbury
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.

Comedy

Now Are the Foxes presented by Lee Street theatre— March 14: Lee Street theatre, 329 N. Lee St, 704-310-5507, www.leestreet.org
Andrew Schulz: The Matador Tour — March 22 • McGlohon Theater. Charlotte. Native New Yorker and internationally touring stand-up comedian. Tickets start at $34.50. https://tix.carolinatix.org or 800-745-3000 or www.blumenthalarts.org

Film

22nd Riverrun Film Festival — March 26- April 5: This year RiverRun will screen 173 films, including 77 features and 96 shorts from 42 countries. Milton Rhodes Center of the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St., W-S. riverrunfilm.com
Sixth annual Longleaf Film Festival accepting submissions — May 8-9; submissions accepted through March. Must have a NC connection. LongleafFilmFestival.com or 919-814-7028 or sally.bloom@ncdcr.gov

Art

Annual Student Art Expo sponsored by The Carolina Artists — March 9-12 • 3- 7 pm. Reception is 5 p.m. Friday, March 13, and awards presentation is at 6 p.m. Showcasing art by Salisbury area students in grades K-12 at the Salisbury Civic Center. Free and open to the public. 315 S. MLK Jr. Ave.
Fine Frame picture frame shop and gallery — Lovely Blue exhibition featuring contemporary works by regional artists. 5:30 Tu-Fri, 10-3 Sat. 105 S Main St, 704-647-0340, www.fineframe gallery.com, www.facebook.com/fineframegallery/
‘Art in Nature’ photography exhibit — By Shane Tolliver and Michael Frank. Salisbury Business Center, 301 S. Main St. 704-209-4589, http://www.salisburybusinesscenter.com
Rail Walk Studios & Gallery — New group show on exhibit. Thurs-Sat, 11 am-4 pm, www.railwalkgallery.com or 704-469-2781. 409-413 N Lee St.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center — Through May 16: Spring 2020 Exhibition – Creative Habitats featuring Lorraine Turi; Alix Hitchcock; Adam Wensil. Waterworks Visual Art Center, 123 E. Liberty St, www.waterworks.org 704-636-1882

Call for vendors

Downtown Salisbury Cheerwine Festival — May 16: Vendor applications for food, beverage, crafts at cheerwinefest.com. Deadline March 6.
Kannapolis’ Jiggy with the Piggy Festival — April 30-May 3: Register through March for arts & craft and commercial vendors at www.jiggywiththepiggy.com

Auditions

box Auditions for ‘Evita’ at Hickory Community Theatre — 7 pm March 9-10: Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. In the HCT complex, 30 3rd St NW, Downtown Hickory. Performance dates May 8-24. Details at www.hickorytheatre.org or 828-327-3855.
Cannon Ballers host National Anthem auditions for inaugural season — March 15 • 1-4 pm: Cabarrus Brewing Company for performers of all ages (under age 18 must be accompanied by adult). Must pre-register at kcballers.com before the day of the event. 329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, 704-932-3267.
PPT youth auditions for ‘Madagascar’ — 4 and 5 p.m. March 16-17: See roles at www.PiedmontPlayers.com
PPT auditions for ‘A Room with a View’ — April 20-21 • 7 pm: By E.M. Forster, adapted for the stage by Jenny Hubbard. Meroney Theater, 3rd floor. Roles for 5 men (ages 17-65) and 6 women (ages 18-80). Cold readings from the script. Production dates June 11-20.www.piedmontplayers.com

Call for artists/ artisans

Mooresville Arts 42nd annual Springfest — Entries due March 27-28 at Mooresville Arts Gallery, 103 W. Center St. Exhibit will be on display April and May. Artist award reception is April 17. For artists age 18+ in any medium except photography and digital art. Complete guidelines and entry information at www.MooresvilleArts.org or 704-663-6661.
Spring into Arts — Accepting applications for May 9, 2020 festival Downtown Concord, Open to artists and crafters of jewelry, ceramics, wood, painting, photography, glass, more. Download form and submit check with payment by March 31. $85 for 10 x 10 space. Original and handmade work only. Questions? Email info@concorddowntown.com or call 704-784-4208.
Historic Gold Hill’s Gold Rush Art and Craft Festival — May 9: Artists and craft persons submit applications to participate in the 2020 Gold Rush Art and Crafts Festival in the Historic Village of Gold Hill. Vendor applications may be found at www.goldhillnc.com. Space fee $40. Hand made only; subject to approval. Deadline May 5. Questions? Email goldhillmerchants association@gmail.com
Spring Downtown Hickory Art Crawl — May 16 • Deadline April 16: Most disciplines accepted. Artists display downtown, demonstrations welcome. No charge to the artist. To apply email info@downtownhickory.com or blsinclair1@bellsouth.net or see DowntownHickory.com

Call for volunteers

Kannapolis’ Jiggy with the Piggy Festival — April 30-May 3: Needed: 200+ people! Register at www.jiggywiththepiggy.com by April 1 and get free T-shirt.
Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary — Front desk, mainly answering phone; help with fundraisers, public events; general kennel assistance. See www.faithfulfrindsnc.org
Humane Society of Rowan County —Help at events, be a foster home, deliver/pick-up pet food, return calls, take pictures of animals, help with the newsletter, etc. 704-636-5700 or hsrcnc1973@gmail.com
One Church One Child Rowan County — Jon Hunter, ROCOC coordinator, Main Street UMC, 1312 N. Main St. www.rowancountync.gov/ rococ or 704-216-7914
Your Rowan Street Team — Help spread positive happenings at the Your Rowan booth. Complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/your-rowan-volunteer
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 — Accepting adult volunteer applications for the New Cancer Center. Contact mfbostian@novanthealth.org
The Pedal Factory — 311 East Council St, 704-870-7145, www.thepedalfactory.org
Be a docent at the Historic Hall House — Email office@historicsalisbury.org or call 704-636-0103.
Liberty Hospice — Place 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.
Cheerwine Festival —May 16: Individuals or groups apply at cheerwinefest.com