• Rowan County Board of Commissioners, 3 p.m., 130 W. Innes St.
• Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, 3:30 p.m., Cabarrus County Governmental Center, 65 Church St., SE, Concord.
• East Spencer Board of Aldermen, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, 105 S. Long St., East Spencer.
• Landis Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 312 S. Main St., Landis.
• Cleveland Town Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 302 E. Main St.
• Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m., Municipal Building, 143 N. Salisbury Ave., Granite Quarry.
• Harold B. Jarrett American Legion, dinner 7 p.m., meeting follows meal.
• Luther Sowers, “They Also Serve Who Sit And Sew,” by Kannapolis History Assoc., 7 p.m., A.L. Brown High School Social Room, info 704-936125 ext 412.
• Rowan Parkinson’s support group, 1 p.m., First Presb. Education Building, Fisher St. 704-633-3181.
• Diabetes afternoon support group, 2-3 p.m., free. 704-210-5771.
•‘Declutter for Health,’ 2:30 p.m., free, but preregister at 704-636-0111. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W Jake Alexander Blvd.
• Salisbury City Council, 4 p.m., City Hall, 217 S. Main St.
• Rowan County Veteran Council, 6:30 p.m., 704-636-5688 or 704-798-2032.
• China Grove Town Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall,333 N. Main St., China Grove.
• Bariatric support group, 7-8 p.m., RRMC classroom A2A. 704-210-5474.
• PPT auditions ‘The Nerd,’ 7 p.m., Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., 704-633-5471, PiedmontPlayers.com

• Salisbury Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, at West Fisher and South Jackson streets.
• Salisbury Community Appearance Commission, 4 p.m., Council Chamber, 217 S. Main St.
• PPT auditions ‘The Nerd,’ 7 p.m., Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., 704-633-5471, PiedmontPlayers.com

• Ro. Co. Tourism Dev. Authority, Salisbury Tourism & Cultural Dev. Commission joint marketing cttee, 10 a.m., Gateway first floor conference room, 204 E. Innes St.
• White Chocolate performs at Kannapolis ‘Thursdays on Main’ lunchtime series, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Veterans Park.
• AARP meeting, hotdogs and a snack, 12:30 p.m., Rufty-Holmes Center. Bring item for Rowan Helping Ministries.
• People Growing Together Toastmasters, 5:30 p.m., J.F. Hurley YMCA, 828 Jake Alexander Blvd. West.
• Surviving Stroke support group, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Julian Road Medical Park. Free. 704-210-6918.
• Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge Stated Communications, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting.
• Kennedy Hall American Legion Post 106 Cleveland, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting.
• “Adventures in the Confederacy,” 6:30 p.m., hear one of the greatest escape stories in American history. RPL Stanback Auditorium. Free but pre-register at 704-216-8229, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
• Concord Town hall meeting on faith and politics: “What do you look for in a US Senator?” Troutman’s BBQ, 1388 Warren Coleman Blvd., Concord. $15 buffet 6:30 p.m., program 7 p.m. Cabarrus Co. Republicans. Reserve at chairman@cabarrusgop.org
• Eureka Lodge #45, 7 p.m., 1433 Old Wilkesboro Road. 704-636-3267.
• Heavenly hotdog sale, Mt. Olivet UMC, Concord, 704-782-8846.
• China Grove Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., China Grove Roller Mill. 308 N. Main St.
• Bluegrass open jam, 7-9 p.m., E. H. Montgomery General Store, Gold Hill, 704-267-9439.
• Salisbury Ghost Walk, 8 p.m. Bring camera and smart phone, $10 adults. Questions 704-798-3102, reservations boo@salisburyghostwalk.com
• Kannapolis Movies in the Park, Village Park, 8:45 p.m., Friday, June 7: “Captain America (PG)” www.cityofkannapolis.com

• Salisbury Farmers Market – 8 a.m., at West Fisher and South Jackson streets.
• Lexington Farmers Market, 8 a.m., Southern Rail and Freight Depot, 129 Railroad St., Lexington.
• Goldmine Toastmasters, 8:30 a.m., Fairfield Inn, 30330 Cloverleaf Plaza, Kannapolis.
•Altrusa Club Summer Reading Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Patterson Farm, 10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla; games, stories, art activities. Free. 704-637-9561.
• Ask a Lawyer Day, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Salisbury Mall, free, open to the public; Rowan County Bar Association lawyers knowledgeable in different areas of the law available for free consultations.
• “Landscaping 101 with Brandon Sleigh,”10:30 a.m. Bring pictures of landscaping projects for advice. Free. Carolina Lily, 704 639-0033, Kern Carlton Road, www.carolinalily.com
• Gold Hill’s Country Fresh Market, 1-5 p.m., at File Antique Store in the Village.
• Spencer Doll and Toy Museum’s one year anniversary, drop in 1-4 p.m., free tour, light refreshments, door prizes. 704-762-9359, 108 Fourth St., Spencer, www.spencerdollandtoymuseum.com
• “Men Who Cook,” 6 p.m., local men sharing favorite dishes. Fundraiser by Livingstone College National Alumni Association. Salisbury Civic Center. Tickets $20, order at 704-637-8884.
• Astronomical Society of Rowan’s 32nd anniversary, 7:30 p.m., 1920 Deal Road, Mooresville. Ralph and Alice Deal 704-855-1591 or 704-857-2788.
• National Sportscasters & Sportswriters Hall of Fame awards weekend begins, nssafame.com
• National Sportscasters & Sportswriters Hall of Fame awards weekend continues, nssafame.com