Whether you
need to attend the next Rowan County Commissioners'
meeting, upcoming Salisbury City Council session or are simply
looking for something fun for business clients and/or your
family . . . Here’s your quick link to what’s
going on in Rowan County . . .
September 2
Waterworks Visual Arts Center
“Life Mysteries,” sculpture by Michael Baker on display through Nov.
5. Also on display: Sculpture and children’s book paintings by Faye Foster.
For more information, contact Frank Selby at info@waterworks.org,
call 704-633-5471, or visit www.waterworks.org.
Plymouth Club Car Show
Mopar enthusiasts can display their Plymouth, Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep model vehicles, and check out what other collectors are showing. Held at the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer. Hours: 10 a.m.-3p.m. For more information, call 704-636-2889, or visit www.NCTrans.org.
September 8
“Imagination at Play”
Auction of instruments-turned-into-art at Meroney Theater, 8 p.m.
For information, contact Linda Jones at 704-637-4314.
September 15
Catawba College Family Weekend
Events on campus throughout the weekend. For information,
visit www.catawba.edu or call 704-637-4111.
September 16
Granite Fest
Activities will be held 11 a.m.-11 p.m. at Civic Park in Granite Quarry. Rides, food, music, craft vendors, car show, motorcycle show, and the Fantastic Shakes will play from 7 to 11 p.m. For more information, contact Susan Closner at townofgranite@carolina.rr.com or 704-279-5596.
Honda Motorcycle Show
Regional meeting of the Honda Riders Club of America at the N.C. Transportation Museum. For information, visit www.NCTrans.org or call 704-636-2899.
September 17
Punt, Pass and Kick Competition
Punt, pass and kick competition (coed ages 8-15), 2 p.m. at the Catawba College football field. Girls and boys compete separately. Small fee. For information, visit www.salisburync.gov.
September 18
Rowan County Fair
Agricultural county fair with carnival rides, contests, food and crafts, runs Sept. 18-23.
For information, call 704-633-5632.
September 23
Gold Hill Founder’s Day
Annual celebration of Founder’s Day in the Village of Gold Hill. Parade and family fun.
For information, call 704-279-1632.
September 24
Tamburitzans
America’s longest-running multicultural song and dance company performs at 3 p.m. in Keppel Auditorium on the campus of Catawba College. For information,
call 704-633-1474 or visit www.rccamusic.com.
September 25
International Furniture Market
High Point hosts the fall furniture market Sept. 25-Oct. 1.
September 29
Thomas the Tank Engine
An operational Thomas the Tank Engine will pull passengers around the property at the N.C. Transportation Museum on 30-minute train rides from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from Sept. 29-Oct. 1. For more information, contact Natalie Alford at 704-636-2889,
e-mail nctransportatio@bellsouth.net, or visit www.NCTrans.org.
Lord Salisbury Festival
A celebration of the arts, music and history, this festival (Sept. 29-Oct. 1) celebrates the rich history of our area, the arts and the beauty of historic Salisbury. Many events take place during this 3-day festival. For more information, call 704-637-7814 or visit www.LordSalisburyFestival.com.
September 30
Made in America
Salisbury Symphony concert features Jacqui Carrasco, violin; Scott Rawls, viola. 7:30 p.m., Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College. For more information, contact Linda Jones at 704-637-4314 or ljones@catawba.edu. Visit www.salisburysymphony.org.
STANDING MEETINGS
Rowan County
Board of Commissioners
First and Third Monday of the month
First Monday -- 9:00 am
Third Monday -- 7:00 pm
Rowan County Administration Building - J. Newton Cohen Sr.
Room
Contact: Clerk to the Board at 704-638-3198 ext 225
Website: www.co.rowan.nc.us
Rowan County Planning
Board
Fourth Monday of the Month
7:00 pm -- Oct-March
7:30 pm -- April - Sept.
Rowan County Administration Building - J. Newton Cohen Sr.
Room
Salisbury City Council
Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 4:00 p.m.
in Council Chambers located at 217 South Main Street in downtown
Salisbury.
Contact: City Clerk at 704.638.5270
Website: www.SalisburyNC.org
Salisbury Planning
Board
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
at City Hall Council Chambers, 217 South Main Street.
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Rowan County
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Don’t miss out on all that Rowan County
has to offer … Check it out online at www.visitsalisburync.com
or in person at the Rowan County Convention &
Visitors Bureau in the Gateway Building, downtown
Salisbury, 204 East Innes Street.
Rowan’s Parks
From a petting zoo and paddleboats to gazebos and scenic walking paths, Rowan County’s many parks are fun for the whole family or for an afternoon for two.
www.co.rowan.nc.us/parks
N.C. Transportation Museum
Located in Spencer on the site of what was once Southern Railway Company's largest steam locomotive repair facility, the N.C. Transportation Museum offers attractions for children and adults of all ages.
The site contains an authentic train depot, antique automobiles, and a 37-stall roundhouse that includes 25 locomotives and other exhibit areas. The museum offers seasonal train rides, guided tours, and special events scheduled throughout the year.
www.salisburync.gov/nctrans
