From tours of historic homes to tours of the city’s four fire stations, October will prove to be a busy month once again in Salisbury.
The month wraps up with another BlockWork extreme makeover, this time of the 700 and 800 blocks of East Franklin Street.
October events include:

• The Rowan County Tourism Development Authority will host OctoberTour Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 11 downtown.
• Historic Salisbury Foundation will host the 38th annual OctoberTour of Historic Homes Oct. 12 and 13. For more information contact the Historic Salisbury Foundation at 704-636-0103.
• The Salisbury Fire Department will celebrate National Fire Prevention Week by hosting open houses from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 12 at all four city fire stations. There will be activities for children, and citizens can learn about fire safety, tour the fire stations, talk with firefighters and explore fire apparatus.
• The Community Appearance Commission will sponsor the BlockWork Neighborhood Improvement Project on National Make A Difference Day Oct. 26 in the 700 and 800 blocks of East Franklin Street. If you are interested in volunteering for all or part of the day, contact the Community Planning Office at 704-638-5242.