Good morning, High Point.

Cedarwood Garden Club held its final meeting of 2025 on Dec.

12 at the historic Coffin-Robbins House on West Main Street and donated $850 to Seven Homes Family Foster Care Service to help finish Christmas shopping for children in foster care.

Kersey Valley Christmas offers an immersive family experience with over two million LED lights and train rides at a 92 acre farm in Archdale.

The final weekend runs from Friday, Dec. 19 to Tuesday, Dec. 23 (main and preferred parking are available) with admission covering most activities.

High Point’s unemployment rate remains steady as autumn begins, a sign of a healthy job market + local figures show stable employment levels.

Commissioners met on Nov.

20 in Greensboro to learn about water quality issues and needed upgrades for old wastewater systems amid regional growth in Guilford & Randolph counties. Gregory Flory of PTRWA said a master plan detailing improvements will be released by the third quarter to help guide future work.

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.

Usui-Tibetan Reiki Level 1 Workshop

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Kinetic Roots Wellness — $100 New Year Special — Discover the fundamentals of Reiki and become a certified level one practitioner.