TODAY
NSSA events for members and guests: Golf tournament at Crescent Golf Club, tennis tournament at Catawba College, Historic Salisbury tour and lunch, cocktail reception/silent auction and 52nd Annual Awards Banquet at Goodman Gym, Catawba College.
Rowan County Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m., 130 W. Innes St.
Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m., Governmental Center, 65 Church St. SE, Concord.
Cabarrus Republican Women: Guest speaker, Dan Forest, candidate for lt. governor. Registration/social hour begins at 6:30 p.m., program at 7. At The Village Church, 9280 Davidson Highway. Send reservations to CabarrusRepublicanWomen@gmail.com or call 704-621-6984.
TUESDAY, May 17
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, regular monthly meeting, Blue Bay Seafood Restaurant on Statesville Blvd. Dinner at 6 p.m., meeting at 7.
WEDNESDAY, May 18
Salsa Chicken at J.F. Hurley YMCA, $5/plate.
THURSDAY, May 19
Port-A-Pit Barbecue fundraiser, J.F. Hurley YMCA, $8/plate (half of a barbecue chicken, baked beans, slaw and roll).
FRIDAY, May 20
Salisbury Ghost Walk, 7, 7:30, 8:30 p.m. Adults $10, students $5. Reservations and information: boo@salisburyghostwalk or 704-642-1734.
SATURDAY, May 21
Let’s Get Connected Day 2011, ěJust Imagine … a World at Peace,î 11 a.m., Kelsey Scott Park. Sponsored by the Covenant Community Connection.
Rowan Rose Societyís annual Rose Show ó Saturday-Sunday, May 21-22 at new location, Salisbury Mall. Area rose growers may enter roses between 6:30-10 a.m. Saturday morning. Show features hundreds of roses as well as arrangements. 704-633-7024.
Classic car and truck show ó 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday May 21, sponored by Brian Center. Registration $15, prizes will be awarded, also door prizes, raffle, entertainment. 828-322-3343.
Cerebral palsy victim David Ring speaks at fundraiser ó 7 p.m., Saturday, May 21, free rally benefiting Nazareth Childrenís Home, a love offering will be taken. East Rowan High School auditorium, 175 Saint Luke Church Road.
Patterson Farm Strawberry Fest and Craft Show ó 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: fresh strawberries, artisans, crafters, food, activities. Free admission to craft show and farmerís market. Caldwell Road off Highway 150 between Salisbury and Mooresville at 10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla. 704-797-0013 or www.pattersonfarminc.com.
MONDAY, May 23
ěI-85 LUNCHEONî: Monday, May 23 at 11:30am. In recognition of Older Americans Month, the center will host its seventh annual luncheon to honor members of the community who are age 85 plus. Sponsored by Carillon Assisted Living, special entertainment will be provided. Free and open to those 85+ making advance reservations. Call 704-216-7714 for more information.
THURSDAY, May 26
27th Annual Historic Preservation Awards at 6:30 p.m. May 26 at the Salisbury Station.
FRIDAY, May 27
Annual Memorial Week Celebration, May 27-June 5, J.C. Price American Legion Post 107, 1433 Old Wilkesboro Road. Concession stands, novelty games and more. Rides June 1-5. For more information, call 704-636-2950.
SUNDAY, May 29
J.C. Price American Legion Post Everlasting Services, White Rock AME Zion Church, Granite Quarry.
MONDAY, May 30
Memorial Day
Closed: Rufty-Holmes Senior Center,
Memorial Day Service, 9 a.m., Brenner Avenue Cemetery, VA Medical Center.
Gospel Festival, part of J.C. Price Memorial Week Celebration, 6 p.m. May 30 and 31.