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May102024 by Randolph News NowNo Comments
Mother’s Day Weekend Events in Randolph County

Mother’s Day Weekend Events in Randolph County

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(Nelos / Adobe Stock - Edited) Today starts Mother's Day weekend, and if you are looking for something to do, there is a lot going on across Randolph County. 📅 Friday May 10th Randleman Mother & Son Dance Randleman Parks and Recreation will be holding a mother and son dance for ages 12 & under at the Randleman Civic Center from 6 until 8 p.m. Two tickets are $15 and $5 for each extra ticket and can be purchased at the front desk at the Recreation Center. Food and drinks will be provided. For more information call (336) 495-7525. https://randolphnewsnow.com/calendar/randleman-mother-son-dance/ 📅 Saturday May 11th NC Zoo Plant Sale This weekend is Mother’s Day, and at the Zoo that means only one thing: It’s Plant Sale time. On Saturd...
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May92024 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments
Teachers and Officers faceoff in Kickball Showdown

Teachers and Officers faceoff in Kickball Showdown

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[Scott Pelkey | North State Journal] ASHEBORO — Earlier this week teachers at Asheboro High School went up against officers from the Asheboro Police Department, in a friendly game of kickball. Inspired by superintendent of Asheboro City Schools Dr. Woody’s emphasis on community engagement, Asheboro High School’s Assistant Principal Brittany Roberts proposed having the police department cook hamburgers and hotdogs for Teacher Appreciation Week.“They suggested the idea of a friendly competition against the police department to add excitement to the week,” said Roberts. Working with the school’s administration team and Officer Cornejo, the School Resource Officer, plans for the first ever ‘Techers vs Cops - Kickball Showdown’ were finalized. On Wednesday May 7th the two sides gat...
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Apr192024 by Randolph News NowNo Comments
Everything going on this weekend in Randolph County

Everything going on this weekend in Randolph County

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ASHEBORO — There is a lot happening this weekend across Randolph County, here are the events, road closures, and everything you need to know. WEEKEND WEATHEER FORECAST SATURDAYPartly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 7 mph. SUNDAYRain likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Zoo City StrEAT Fest To celebrate the North Carolina Zoo's 50th anniversary this year, Downtown Asheboro Inc. is hosting a new event, Zoo City StrEAT Fest on Saturday April 20th, from 5-8 p.m. We are bringing all the things you love about downtown to the outdoors in honor of Earth Day, and...
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Apr52024 by Randolph News NowNo Comments
StarLab to bring outer space to Randolph County Libraries

StarLab to bring outer space to Randolph County Libraries

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ASHEBORO — Starlab, a portable planetarium purchased by the State Library in 2018, is making a stop at several Randolph County Libraries this month. StarLab is a portable inflatable planetarium that uses a computer and projector to display various stellar and physics-related experiences and bring outer space to schools’ libraries, camps, scouting groups and more. The product was invented back in 1977 by Philip Sadler and his class of middle school students in Lincoln, Massachusetts. StarLab at the Asheboro Public Library in 2018 (Photo credit - Randolph County Library) In 2018, the State Library of North Carolina purchased a StarLab to share among the state’s libraries, with the Asheboro library being its first stop. This month its coming back. With projected images inside, the...
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Mar82024 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments
Piedmont Opera and shift_ed Offering Free Tickets to Randolph County Students

Piedmont Opera and shift_ed Offering Free Tickets to Randolph County Students

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ASHEBORO N.C. — The Piedmont Opera and shift_ed have partnered up to host Student Night at the Opera, providing free opera tickets to all Randolph and Guilford counties students. All students in Randolph County can receive a free general admission ticket to the final dress rehearsal of 'The Marriage of Figaro' on March 20th, 2024, at 7:30 PM at The High Point Theatre. Chaperones will need to pay $15 for their ticket. Students must call the Piedmont Opera box office at (336) 725-7101 to reserve their ticket. The performance lasts approximately three hours and students may leave at intermission as it is a school night. For more information, visit PiedmontOpera.org
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Mar42024 by Randolph News NowNo Comments
Hop into Spring – Easter Events in Randolph County

Hop into Spring – Easter Events in Randolph County

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There are several events happening for spring/easter around Randolph County this month. Check out our list of events. If you know of one we missed, let us know. If you are an event organizer you can submit an event for our calendar here. Easter Events Check out these Easter events happening around Randolph County this month. 🐰🥚 Pre-Easter Jazz Dinner & Dance March 16 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $25 Randolph Senior Adults Association - 347 West Salisbury St, Asheboro, NC Russ Murphy Camps Presents – A Pre-Easter Jazz, Dinner/Dance Event with music Provided by the Band “Sweet Dreams." Ticket Price: $25.00 per/person with proceeds Benefit Scholarships for AHS deserving students. Contact Willie Gladden for Tickets and Information at 33...
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Feb162024 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Registration for the 2024 Senior Games is Now Open

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ASHEBORO, N.C. (City of Asheboro) – Registration is currently underway for the 2024 Randolph County Senior Games.  The 2024 Games will be held March 6 – April 17. Randolph County Senior Games is a health and wellness promotion and education program for adult’s age 50 and better.  Senior Games not only offers athletic events but the SilverArts, a program for artisans and craftspeople.  While some participants are serious competitors, most are more interested in having fun, learning something new, and making new friends.  The Randolph County Senior Games truly has “Something for the Artist and Athlete in Everyone”. Applications can filled out online at ncseniorgames.org or a paper form can be mailed by request. Applications with payment must be submitted either online or returned to t...
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Jan122024 by Randolph News NowNo Comments
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events in Randolph County

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events in Randolph County

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ASHEBORO N.C. - The third Monday of January each year the nation looks back at the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his work advocating for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement to protest racial discrimination in federal and state law. This year the federal holiday falls on January 15th, here is a list of events happening in Randolph County. Eastside Improvement Association Community Breakfast The Eastside Improvement Association will host its annual Martin L King Jr Community Breakfast on the morning of the 15th starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Central Gymnasium (621 Franks St in Asheboro). A panel of special guests including Mr. Busta Brown, Dr. Cori Burkett, Mr. Brandon Price, Ms. Centerra Harris, and Mr. Jay Graves will speak. The event is free and open to the pu...
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Dec182023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments
Jingle in the Jungle: The North Carolina Zoo offers $5 Entry Fee Dec. 18-22, 2023

Jingle in the Jungle: The North Carolina Zoo offers $5 Entry Fee Dec. 18-22, 2023

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ASHEBORO, N.C. (NC ZOO) — To celebrate the season of giving, the North Carolina Zoo is delighted to announce a December promotion to give back to the community: Jingle in the Jungle! From Dec. 18-22, all general admission is $5 for entry to the North Carolina Zoo. No other discounts apply; in-person sales only (no online reservations). The North Carolina Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the winter months and is closed to the public on Christmas Day (Monday, Dec. 25). Note that the Africa parking lot and ticket booths are closed for the winter, but guests can visit the entire park by entering through the North America ticket booths. For more information, visit NCZoo.org.
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Nov132023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments
Tickets Selling Fast for Asheboro Christmas Events

Tickets Selling Fast for Asheboro Christmas Events

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Tickets are going fast for upcoming Christmas events being hosted by the City of Asheboro including the Christmas CAROL-ing Trolley Tour and the Bantum Rooster's Rockin' Christmas Concert. Christmas CAROLing Trolley Tour Chick-fil-A and Asheboro Cultural & Recreation Services wants to get you in the holiday spirit with the Christmas CAROLing Trolley Tour! This event features a retelling of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” while singing carols, enjoying games and touring the lights and sights of the downtown Asheboro area onboard our climate controlled Christmas Trolley! Tickets for this event are $35 per person, and tours are offered twice per night on December 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Showtimes are 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets can be o...
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