SALISBURY - From Rowan Public Library: The Rowan Public Library invites people of all ages and skill levels to participate in a Spring photowalk event on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 am at RPL Headquarters (Salisbury).

A photowalk is just as it sounds--an opportunity for a group of people to go on a walk with the express purpose of taking photos together.  For our photowalk, we’ll start at the library and head downtown, where we’ll see sculptures, murals, historic landmarks, and more.  Staff will be available to assist you along the way.  Feel free to return with us to the library for light refreshments, or plan to stay downtown and grab a bite to eat for lunch. 

Please bring at least one camera per family.  Be sure to charge your battery beforehand, and wear comfortable shoes and clothing for the walk.  In the event of inclement weather, the photowalk will be cancelled.

CONCORD - From Charlotte Motor Speedway: It’s difficult to overstate just how big the 10 Greatest Days in Racing are at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with fans from around the globe tuning in to watch NASCAR’s best battle for up to $2 million at the Sprint All-Star Race and endure the season’s toughest test of man and machine at the Coca-Cola 600.

“In the next two weeks, hundreds of thousands of fans will attend race events at the speedway, enjoy Food Lion Speed Street and visit area race shops and the NASCAR Hall of Fame,” said Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “The motorsports month of May brings a worldwide spotlight to Charlotte and a high-octane boost to tourism that may be unmatched anywhere in the country.”

Dedicated fans from all 50 states and as far away as Queensland, Australia will travel to the heart of NASCAR country to take in all the excitement of back-to-back weekends at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

KANNAPOLIS - Over 60 cook teams from across the country are coming to Kannapolis May 10-11 to compete in the inaugural Jiggy with the Piggy Barbecue Challenge.

“We are thrilled to have more than double the average number of competition teams for a first-time event sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Teams consist of professional pitmasters and backyard grillers representing five states. Over 80 professional KCBS judges from eight states are coming to Kannapolis judge for us,” comments Deputy City Manager and event organizer Eddie Smith.

Teams check in all day Friday, firing up the grills for a People’s Choice Wing Tasting on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and People’s Choice Pork Tasting on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.