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Thursday, August 28th, 2025
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Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At its Aug. 19 meeting, the Jamestown Rotary Club took a field trip to CityServe of the Triad and toured the new food distribution center before presenting a $516.25 check from its golf fundraiser—executive director Dawn Sanders said the center, housed in a former hardware store, distributed food and plans to host community classes. The club’s visit highlighted the center’s role in supporting those in need. YES! Weekly
- ➤ Village Fair will return to Mendenhall Homeplace on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature heritage trades such as spinning, quilting, blacksmithing, and farming for families to learn about historic crafts - vendors, exhibitors, and storytellers can call 336-454-3819 for participation details. YES! Weekly
- ➤ First Baptist High Point marks its 200th anniversary as a congregation founded in Jamestown in 1825 when local members formed their own church to avoid a long trip to Davidson County, with Jamestown Mayor Lynn Montgomery reading a proclamation on Aug. 19. The congregation plans a bicentennial worship service with special music, history panels, and sermons on Sept. 7—while it continues its search for a new facility after selling its property to the City of High Point in 2023. YES! Weekly
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ruby Sapp Leach will speak at Jamestown Public Library on Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m.—she will share the history of Florence Elementary School and other local Black communities, showing how early family movements and segregation shaped the area. YES! Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High Point University has broken ground on the $100M John and Lorraine Charman Library—set to open in 2027 as the campus flagship. The project marks a major step in boosting academic resources. News & Record
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John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival 2025
3-9 p.m. — Oak Hollow Festival Park — Free entry — Experience the smooth sounds of jazz with Grammy-winning saxophonist Bob Reynolds.
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Lunch Meetup with Real Estate Professionals
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Kickback Jack's High Point — Registration required — Network with experienced investors and learn about real estate strategies that changed lives.
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Cornerstone Charter vs. Phoenix Academy Varsity Soccer Match
6-7:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Watch an exciting varsity soccer match as the home team takes on Cornerstone Charter.
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Vet 2 Vet Bass Tournament
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Oak Hollow Marina — $50 registration fee — Cast your line for a cause and support veterans through fishing therapy.
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Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Discover the joy of tennis for wheelchair and standing adaptive players through this community-focused event.
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TMASA Girls Varsity Volleyball Match
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Watch the Phoenix Academy team face off against Triad Math and Science Academy in a lively home conference volleyball match.
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Sister Hazel Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — COHAB.SPACE — Tickets available — Experience the melodic charm of Sister Hazel, renowned for their influential independent music.
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Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Engage in adaptive tennis aimed at players with physical disabilities, fostering inclusivity in sports.
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Ledisi Live in Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — High Point Theatre — $69.05 to $191.81 — Experience an electrifying performance by one of R&B’s most captivating vocalists.
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