TODAY
Rowan County Fair, 60th year, Sept. 19-24, between I-85 and Old Concord Road at 1560 Julian Road. www.rowancountyfair.org/home
Rowan County Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m., 130 W. Innes St.
Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m., Cabarrus County Governmental Center, 65 Church St. S.E., Concord.
TUESDAY, Sept. 20
Salisbury City Council, 4 p.m., City Hall, 217 S. Main St.
Salisbury Legislative Town Hall, featuring Rep. Thom Tillis, speaker of the N.C. House, noon. Cooperís (formerly Brick Street Tavern), 122 E. Fisher St. RSVP at speaker.rsvp@ncleg.net
Concord Legislative Town Hall, featuring Rep. Thom Tillis, speaker of the N.C. House, hosted by Cabarrus Republican Women, 7 p.m., The Village Church, 9280 Davidson Highway, Concord. 704-621-6984.
THURSDAY, Sept. 22
Biker Blues BBQ Rally & Kansas City BBQ Society cookoff, Thursday to Saturday, Tilley Harley-Davidson of Salisbury, starting with pre-rally party on Thursday. Benefits Godstock, Salisbury Fraternal Order of Police and The Folds of Honor Foundation. www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com
Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Livingstone College, Aggrey Student Center, 701 W. Monroe St.
Reception, Arc of Rowan Exhibit, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St.
FRIDAY, Sept. 23
First day of autumn.
Fall Convocation, Livingstone College, 10 a.m., Varick Auditorium.
Thomas the Tank Engine visits N.C. Transportation Museum, Friday to Sunday and Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Tickets on sale at 866-468-7630 or www.nctrans.org
SATURDAY, Sept. 24
Christian Motorcycle Rally, 8 a.m.-noon, Ridenow Dealership, 254 Concord Parkway South, Concord. Sponsored by A New Beginning Community ROC. For information, contact Steven Wright at 704-957-0999
Gold Hill Founderís Day, 10 a.m. parade, 11 a.m. entertainment. Contests, Civil War re-enactment and more. 735 St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill. For information, call 704-267-9439.
ěA Night At The Opryî fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis ó 7 p.m., featuring music by DC & The Chosen Few, Lynn Owsley, Dottie Jack, David Ridenhour and G.W. Saunders. Doors open 6 p.m., St. Matthewís Lutheran Church, 9275 Bringle Ferry Road.
Chrysanthemum sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Spencer Womanís Club. $5 each, 8-inch pots. Pre-order at 704-636-7836.
Responsible Dog Ownership Day dog show and more, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Road. Sponsored by the Salisbury Kennel Club and Friends in Fur Rescue. Includes Meet the Breeds fair, Fun Dog Shows and more.
Cooleemee Textile Heritage Festival, 10 a.m., Zacharay House grounds, Church Street, Cooleemee. 336-284-6040.
SUNDAY, Sept. 25
Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 203 N. Main St., Faith.
MONDAY, Sept. 26
Kannapolis City Council 6 p.m. at the train station, 201 S. Main St.
Salisbury-Rowan Board of Education, 5 p.m., 110 S. Long St., East Spencer.
TUESDAY, Sept. 27
Red Cross blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., North Hills Christian School, 2970 W. Innes St.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28
Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset.
THURSDAY, Sept. 29
An Evening With John Hart, 7th Annual Summer Reading Challenge, 7 p.m., Trinity Oaks Retirement Community Center.
Early release, Rowan-Salisbury Schools, with required workday Friday.
Cabarrus County Government 101, free eight-week course begins, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Cabarrus County Governmental Center, 65 Church St. S., Concord. For more information, contact Aimee Hawkins at 704-920-2336.
Animal Control Operating Procedure Sub-committee of the Rowan County Board of Health, 6 p.m., Health Department Conference Room, 1811 E. Innes St. Next scheduled Board of Health meeting Oct. 11, 6:30 pm, same location.
SATURDAY, Oct. 1
North Rowan Alumni Association Annual Meeting, 9 a.m., at the high school.
32nd AnnualAutumn Jubilee, Dan Nicholas Park, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., music, entertainment, games, crafts, heritage village artisans and demonstrations. No pets. 704–216-7803.
Inaugural Chili Cook Off, 3-7 p.m., Ketner Hall, Catawba College. Team registration $40, general admission $10. www.catawba.edu/chili.
THURSDAY, Oct. 6
Chamber of Commerce Women in Business networking, 5-6:30 p.m., Gateway Building, 204 E. Innes St. 704-633-4221.
FRIDAY, Oct. 7
St. Johnís Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St. will open its beautiful sanctuary and chapel for free tours at During Friday Night Out October from 6 to 8 p.m.
MONDAY, Oct. 10
Columbus Day
TUESDAY, Oct. 11
Rowan County Board of Health, 6:30 p.m., Health Department, 1811 E. Innes St.
THURSDAY, Oct. 13
Fall break, Livingstone College, Oct. 13-14.
Distinguished CEO Lecture Series, featuring James Morgan, CEO of Krispy Kreme, 11 .am., Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College, reception to follow. Open to the public.
FRIDAY, Oct. 14
Homecoming, North Rowan High School. Alumni After Party for those 21 and above at Wrenn House.
Chamber of Commerce Friday Forum, 7:30-9 a.m., ěThe Rowan County Tourism Economy.î Gateway Building, 204 E. Innes St. 704-633-4221.
SATURDAY, Oct. 15
WIP First Annual Gospel Fest, Oct. 15, 11a.m.-6p.m., Kelsey Scott Park. Vendors welcome, setup charge, $50. Respond by Sept. 30. Call Paula Tripp, 704-431-9355; Tina Phillips, 704-232-4154; or Melissa Gladden, 704-754-1813. Rain date, Oct. 22.
MONDAY, Oct. 17
Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Carillon Assisted Living. 704-633-4221.
THURSDAY, Oct. 20
Salisbury City Council Candidate Forum, 6-7:30 p.m., Tom Smith Auditorium, Ketner School of Business, Catawba College. Submit questions to editor@salisburypost.com.
SATURDAY, Oct. 22
Livingstone College Homecoming
THURSDAY, Oct. 27
Spencer Candidate Forum, 7 p.m., Spencer Womanís Club, 100 Third St. For information, call Marla Gobbel,704-637-0365, or Alane Mills, 704-636-2969.
THURSDAY, Nov. 3
Rowan County Chamber of Commerce Annuel Membership Meeting, 6 p.m., Holiday Inn. $30 includes reception. RSVP 704-633-4221.
THURSDAY, Dec. 1
Chamber of Commerce Women in Business networking, 5-6:30 p.m., Gateway Building, 204 E. Innes St. RSVP 704-633-4221.
MONDAY, Dec. 12
Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Jack & Gigi Enterprises at Victory Wealth Management, RSVP 704-633-4221.