The Matchmaker
By Thornton Wilder
A certain old merchant of Yonkers is so rich in 1800 that he decides to take a wife. He employs a matchmaker a woman who subsequently becomes involved with two of his menial clerks, assorted young and lovely ladies, and the headwaiter at an expensive restaurant where this swift farce runs headlong into hilarious complications. After everyone gets straightened out romantically and has their heart's desire, the merchant finds himself affianced to the astute matchmaker herself. He who was so shrewd in business is putty in the hands of Dolly Levi. He is fooled by apprentices in a series of hilarious hide-and-seek scenes, and finally has all his bluster explode in his face.

Produced by: KKA
Architecture and Edward & Susan Norvell
Phone: 704-633-5471

Make Waves - Teen Summer Reading - East Branch

Monday, June 14, 2010 5:30 PM
Public Library East
Rowan Public Library
Teen Summer Reading
June 14th-July 29th
Mondays @ East Branch** Tuesdays @ Headquarters 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Thursdays @ South Regional 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Weekly programs and prizes for reading—and free food!

Letterboxing 101: June 14th- 17th Letterboxing and how to create your own stamp

Light Painting: June 21st- June 24th Paint a digital picture using glowsticks

Water Crafts: June 28th-July 1st Get creative using water and other art supplies

Underwater Explorations: July 6th-8th

Horizons presents

Sound Factory: July 12th- 15th

Create a digital sound effect library

Photo Scavenger Hunt: July 19th-22nd

Scavenger hunt throughout the library

Beach Blast and Prize Auction: July 29th

5:30-7:00 pm

End of summer celebration @ South Regional

Library is closed July 5th & teen program will be held Wed. July 7 @ 3:30 pm

Giordana Crossroads Classic -
Historic Salisbury Criterium

8/5/2010 Historic Downtown Salisbury, NC
"The Race to Protect Children." Professional & amateur races. Giordana Crossroads Classic - Historic Salisbury Criterium, Historic Downtown Salisbury, Thursday, August 5, 6-11 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Rowan.

The Crossroads Classic is five days of criterium bicycle racing designed to attract professional and amateur cyclists from all of the country to the Piedmont of North Carolina. The cyclists will compete for $30,000 during the five days and will travel to five different North Carolina cities: Mocksville, Concord, Salisbury, Charlotte, Statesville, and Harrisburg.

Thursday evening, the Giordana Crossroads Classic will make its way to the City of Salisbury with one of the most unique courses during the nine-day event. The course in Salisbury is a “figure-eight” loop that is exciting for the race participants and spectators.

Night Prowl Nature Program

Night Prowl Nature Program, 9 p.m., Dan Nicholas Park. Meet at Campground Shelter. Wednesday Aug. 11

Handmade Card Workshop

Wednesday, August 11 at 1:00pm. Complete six handmade all occasion cards in one two-hour workshop session. All supplies will be provided. Cost is $12 per person payable upon arrival. Instructor is Daphne Houghton. Advance registration is required by calling the Center at 704- 216-7714.

Salisbury-Rowan Reads

Salisbury-Rowan Reads, book giveaway and reading event, Cleveland, 5-7 p.m. Thursday Aug. 12

RiverDance 2010

8/14/2010
Historic Salisbury Station, 215 Depot St, Salisbury NC
RiverDance 2010 will be held on August 14 at the Historic Salisbury Station from 7:00 p.m. until midnight. RiverDance is the major fundraiser event forThe LandTrust for Central North Carolina’s

Email: landtrust@landtrustcnc.org Phone: 704-647-0302

TRU Beauty

TRU Beauty for girls 4th-12th grades at Rowan Public Library Saturday, Aug. 14 11AM-3PM- Girls will learn about how tobacco affects their skin, hair, nails, teeth, and fitness as well from a throat cancer survivor.
FREE Includes lunch. Pre- register 704-216-8849

The Community Care Cruiser

The Community Care Cruiser, affiliated with Rowan Regional Medical Center, open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20 in front of High Rock Community Church, Jake Alexander Boulevard, next to Hurley Family YMCA. Provides primary and preventive medical care to children up to 17 years old who are uninsured, underinsured or uninsurable. 704-384-3031.

"Good Intentions"
Movie of the Month

Wednesday, August 25 at 2:00pm. Sponsored by Mary Moose, Registered Financial Consultant & Planner, for interested older adults. Come out and enjoy new DVD releases on our big screen, complete with popcorn and drinks. This month's movie is "Good Intentions" with Luke Perry & Elaine Hendrix, rated PG. Free. (Motion picture license # 12137390).

Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
1120 S Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
Salisbury NC 28144

Bus Trip to Columbia, SC

Wednesday, August 26.

Bus leaves Senior Center parking lot at 8:00am enroute to this southern state capital alive with history. Our first stop will be the South Carolina State Museum, considered one of the best on the east coast. Lunch will be at the Mac's on Main buffet followed by a tour of either the Robert Mills House or Hampton Preston Mansion, both of which are huge, elegant, antebellum homes. We'll return back to the Center between 6-7:00pm. Cost is $50.00 per person which includes transportation, lunch, admission to the museum and house tour, and tips.

Interested older adults need to pre-pay at the Senior Center Front Desk in order to reserve a seat on the bus. Reservations are first- come, first-served, and you can pick your seat assignment at the time of purchase. You must be a member of the Center to purchase a ticket. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 4 at 2:00pm.

Kids’ Night Out

Friday, September 3

Rowan County United Way’s Campaign Kick-Off and BB&T Sunset Run 5K Funk/R&B/rock/beach music by Hip Pocket!

3rd annual Soap Box Derby Tons of fun for kids!

Family Night Out!

Historic Downtown Salisbury, NC
Friday, September 5, 2008, 5:00 to 10:00 pm
Free event! Extra activities for the kids, shops open late, and live music by County Line! Call Downtown Salisbury, Inc., 704-637-7814, for more information.

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band -
Brick Street Live

7/15/2010
Fisher Street,
Salisbury NC

Come on out and enjoy some great music from nationally recognized acts, as well as great food and drink from the fabulous downtown restaurants. Tickets available at the Visitor Center.

This summer, come out on Thursday nights to Brick Street Live for food, fun and live performances. Fisher and Lee Streets will be music-central from May through October with artists from diverse genres and something for everyone. Buy your tickets today!

So what is Brick Street Live? It's the all new, block-rockin' concert series in historic downtown Salisbury, NC. Miller Davis Productions and Miller Lite are transforming the recently renovated and rejuvenated East Fisher Street entertainment district into a laid-back concert venue.

July 15 - The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
The band's only nationally touring tribute.

August 19 - General Johnson and the Chairmen of the Board The pop and soul artists of “Give Me Just a Little More Time.”

September 16 - Too Much Sylvia
The regionally-followed rock band with something for everyone.

October 21 – The Billy Joel/Elton John Face-to-Face Tribute Show
A re-creation of the famous tour.

Rowan Blues and Jazz Festival

Saturday, Oct 16 10:00am at Downtowner Restaurant, Salisbury, N
This is our 12th Anniversary and will continue the tradition of presenting several nationally and internationally renowned musicians. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Enjoy your favorite festival beverages and please no coolers or pets.
Downtowner Restaurant
508 S. Main St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-5665

Historic Gold Hill,NC/Gold Hill Mines Historic Park

19th Century Living History Interpretations and educational tours weekends April-October and weekdays by appointment. Interpretative displays reflect life in the 1800's gold mining boom town. Villagemerchants and interpretors dressed in period costume weekends. Free admission. www.HistoricGoldHill.com. 704-279-5674, 704-267-9439.

Dan Nicholas Park

Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Rd. — Rowan Wildlife Adventures, home of black bears, bobcats, deer and other animals. Reptile center features 4,000 gallon Cheerwine Aquarium. Paddle boats, miniature golf, miniature trains, carousel, Miner Moose Gem Mine, playground, camping year- round, Hurley Splash Pad. 704-216-7800.

2010 Salisbury Sculpture Show Discover What’s Outside

4/1/2010 - 12/30/2010 Downtown Salisbury, NC
Nineteen multi-media sculptures by artists from 8 states will be on display throughout the downtown until December 30. Each piece will be placed to best compliment its location within the historic downtown. A walking tour of the locations, starting at the Visitors Center will be a delight to students of art and history alike.
Phone: 704-638-5235

BROADCAST BINGO

Available through the Center's Outreach Program for Rowan County older adults age 60 and older. Win $50.00 in cash by listening daily to "Senior Moments" on Memories 1280 Radio. Contact Thomasina Paige at 704-216- 7720 or outreach@ruftyholmes.org to enroll and for more information. Free.