SALISBURY - The Rowan Public Library will be showing free movies in the Stanback Auditorium of RPL Headquarters (Salisbury) on Tuesday nights at 6:30 pm this summer.  The line-up for June includes:

Tues., June 11th – James and the Giant Peach (PG)

Wonderful adventures abound after James escapes from his fearful aunts by rolling away inside a giant peach.  Based on book by Roald Dahl.

Tues., June 18th – Holes (PG)

Stanley Yelnats is sent to a detention camp after being falsely accused of a crime, and told by the warden to dig holes in the desert in search of a mysterious buried treasure.  Based on book by Louis Sachar.

Tues., June 25th – The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG13)

A group of British retirees decide to outsource their retirement to a newly renovated hotel in Jaipur, India, that is being marketed as a retirement residence, but whe

SALISBURY - Did that headline get your attention?  It's accurate, but there is a catch and it isn't as bad as it may sound.

Usually a child's birthday party is a festive occassion in which the child can indulge in box after brightly colored box of unknown treasures.  While still festive, Jacob Cleaton's first birthday party will be a little different.

"Our youngest child is turning 1 at the end of the month," Tiffany Cleaton told WBTV.   "And we have chosen to make his birthday a pay it forward birthday."

"This is in large part to the generosity of friends Karen and Michael Hanzlik. We have chosen 3 local nonprofit groups to donate to. The donations will directly benefit children in our area."

"Basically our son is not getting any gifts for his birthday.  We have had a $500 donation already in his name to a local food bank, and  other donations have come in as well.

WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE, the Largest Water Park In The Carolinas’ celebrates the beginning of summer with a fun-filled family opening on SATURDAY, MAY 25TH at 10:00AM for the exciting 29TH SEASON!  (Opening Weekend is May 25, 26 and 27…operating hours are 10:00am-5:00pm each day.  Open daily beginning Saturday, June 8th, 2013.  Final operating day is Labor Day Monday, September 2nd, 2013)

This season, WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE proudly announces the introduction of the all-new SOAK ZONE water spray area!  The new half-acre SOAK ZONE attraction includes a 7,000 square foot interactive water play area featuring over 35 different water elements!  SOAK ZONE is designed for exciting water spray thrills for the entire family with specialty themed seating and shaded areas, providing a waterfall of relaxation and fun for ALL ages!