Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, High Point. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kiwanis Club of High Point awarded $20,000 in grants to 15 local nonprofits to support better education and health—boosting quality of life for many residents. The High Point Enterprise
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The High Point Museum will host its 14th annual Ghost Stories in the Park event Saturday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Historical Park. The High Point Enterprise
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wesleyan Christian Academy dedicated a new dining hall and student commons that will give students more seating and faster service at mealtimes — the new facility also features a student-run coffee bar. The High Point Enterprise
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Halloween Spooky Hoopla
5-8 p.m. — High Point Athletic Complex — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of Trunk-Or-Treat festivities with bounce houses, a gaming truck, and a haunted trail.
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When Design Heals: How Interior Design Shapes Health
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Congdon Yards — Check Eventbrite for pricing — A full day of enlightening discussions on how interior design influences health through science and aesthetics.
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Anna Mertson Live at Goofy Foot Taproom
7-9 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a unique blend of musical roots with Anna Mertson as she showcases her distinctive style.
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Adaptive Tennis
11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Experience the joy of tennis tailored for adaptive players of all abilities.
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That ’70s Groove
3-7 p.m. — High Point Theatre — Tickets vary — Celebrate the iconic music and dance of the 1970s with a vibrant musical experience.
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High Point Panthers Women's Basketball vs. Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls
7-11:59 p.m. — Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena — Cost info not specified — Catch an exciting women's basketball showdown in the thrilling atmosphere of the arena.
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Jazz Ambassadors Concert
6-7 p.m. — High Point Theatre — Free entry — Experience the official big band of the U.S. Army performing from classic to contemporary tunes.
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Anat Cohen Quartetinho Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — High Point Theatre — $0 to $68.05 — Experience the captivating sounds of Grammy-nominated clarinetist Anat Cohen and her ensemble.
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Stillwater Junction Live Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — The Podium — Ticket prices not listed — Experience an electrifying night of country and country rock music with Stillwater Junction.
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Live Music with Michael Chaney
7-9 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy original songs and unique covers from a beloved local musician.
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