Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
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🏘️ Community
City Lake Park turns into Winter WonderPark this holiday season with festive holiday lights and family events.
The park will host Reindeer Games, Santa and his Elves on Dec. 12 — 13, the Grinch on Dec. 19 — 20 and free activities through Dec. 20.
🎭 Culture
High Point Community Theatre is set to usher in the holiday season with its 11th annual production of A Christmas Carol: The Musical (Friday-Sunday) at High Point Theatre.
🎓 Education
Christine Hohstadt, a licensed speech-language pathologist at Haynes-Inman Education Center, was honored as Educator of Excellence on Nov.
20 at the Koury Center in Greensboro + she was recognized among nearly 100 educators statewide for her work with students who need complex communication support.
Parkview Village Elementary hosted a surprise bike giveaway on Wednesday in High Point — third-grader Olivia Jordan won a bike after her winning essay was read.
🏥 Health
WFMY News 2 & North Carolina Legal Aid are hosting a live call-in event today to answer healthcare questions, and viewers can join via the WFMY News 2 app for expert guidance.
🎉 High Point Events
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Live Music with James Vincent Carroll
7-9 p.m. — Goofy Foot Taproom and Brewery — Cost Info not provided — Enjoy a night of live music with local artist James Vincent Carroll in a top-rated taproom.
A Christmas Carol - Musical Performance
2-4 p.m. — High Point Theatre — $26 to $31 — Experience the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge in a delightful holiday musical adaptation of Dickens’ classic.
MBB vs. Mary Baldwin Basketball Game
7-11:59 p.m. — Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying basketball showdown featuring the Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels.
Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Class
7-9 p.m. — Uncle Cheesecake — Cost information not provided — Craft a stunning dessert charcuterie board with festive treats for your holiday gatherings.
Adaptive Tennis
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Embrace the sport of tennis in an inclusive setting for adaptive players of all abilities.
New Year's Eve Celebration at The Podium
9:30 PM – 12:30 AM — The Podium — £70-£85 per person — Enjoy a lavish dinner with champagne to ring in the New Year.
Wicks + Wine Candle-Making Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Edona's Wine Not — Includes materials and one glass of wine — Pour intention and purpose into candles as we toast to a bright 2026.
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