Pep rally slated for Piedmont band

UNIONVILLE — To prepare its band for the Bands of America competition in Atlanta, Piedmont High School will host a pep rally at 6 p.m. Thursday at the school stadium.

It’s the first time the band has attended this event. The band’s performance show is titled “Each Time You Tell Their Story,” which follows the life of a soldier from sunrise to Arlington Cemetery.

The pep rally is scheduled to last 30 minutes, and is open to the public. The band will leave for Atlanta on Friday.

Stallings plans Halloween Fun Run

STALLINGS — There will be a one-mile Halloween Fun Run for all ages at Stallings Elementary on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. There will also be Halloween treats and a costume contest. Participants will win ribbons and treats. A registration form must be filled out. Cost is $2 for those who reply by Oct. 30; registration on Oct. 31 will be $3.

For more information, contact Bo Mielczak at bo.mielczak@ucps.k12.nc.us. or Matt Colby at matt.colby@ucps.k12.nc.us. To download a registration form ,go to Stallings Elementary School’s Web site at http://stallings.ucps.k12.nc.us.

MRHS band wins title at Western

CULLOWHEE — The Marvin Ridge High School Marching Mavericks won Grand Championship in the 1A division on Oct. 10 at Western Carolina University’s Tournamanent of Bands. Only in their third year, the Marching Mavericks have 55 members.

SPCC has classes for unemployed

MONROE — South Piedmont Community College is offering a special three-week section of the FastTrac New Venture program for unemployed and dislocated workers. Classes begin Nov. 30, and meet Mondays through Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Monroe campus, 4209 Old Charlotte Highway.

The program provides the tools to develop a business idea and outlines the critical steps to a successful business launch. This intensive 18-hour course leads students through identifying and reaching their target market, setting financial goals and building an effective team.

Students will have a plan to help determine if their business idea is feasible.

The college also has seminars scheduled for bookkeeping and taxes, eBay, and social networking. These seminars will help entrepreneurs save money, make money and expand their businesses into other markets.

Upcoming seminars are:

• “Bookkeeping and Taxes,” Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• “eBay, All Day,” Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (buying), 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (selling)

• “How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Business,” Nov. 9, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The cost for each seminar is $5. Dislocated workers may apply for full scholarships. For more information or to register, contact SPCC’s Small Business Center at 704-290-5222.

‘Viva La Vida’ set for Thursday

MONROE — “Viva La Vida” will be performed Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Monroe High School auditorium. The cultural-themed event will feature student performances of; singing, dancing and skits. Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door.