Local Happenings: Christmas parades!

THIS WEEK

Let the parade of Christmas parades begin

If Thanksgiving has just passed, it must be Christmas parade week!

Well, weeks, actually, as Ramseur’s is set for Dec. 13.

Here are the local parade dates and times. A little more about each is included in their entries in the printed Randolph Hub’s calendar on page 5A.

By date and time:

Randleman — Thursday, Dec. 4, 7

Asheboro — Friday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. 

Franklinville — Saturday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m.

Liberty — Saturday, Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m. 

Seagrove — Saturday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m. 

Archdale — Sunday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m. 

Staley — Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. 

Ramseur — Saturday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m.

NCAM hosts annual Pancake Breakfast for Veterans

ASHEBORO — Veterans can eat pancakes for free and non-veterans can join in for a $5 donation during the Annual Pancake Breakfast for Veterans on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the NC Aviation Museum, 2222 Pilots View Road in Asheboro. 

The Asheboro Kiwanis Club is also sponsoring the event.

Farmer Civitans breakfast for December is Saturday

FARMER — The Farmer Civitans are “Celebrating Christmas” Dec. 6. Elves will be preparing hot biscuits, fresh eggs, gravy (Breakfast and Redeye), grits, Thomas Brothers sausage and center cut ham, and pancakes. The $10 All-You-Can-Eat meal includes hot coffee (reg & decaf), orange juice, sodas and water.

Breakfast is served from 7 to 10 a.m. down. Donations from the breakfast help provide “Christmas Bags” to shut-ins in the community, as well as support Special Olympics and other projects in the area.

The Farmer Civitans Clubhouse is located at 3986 Old NC 49, Asheboro.

Annual Young Life 5K Dec. 6 in Bicentennial Park

ASHEBORO — It is the annual Randolph County Young Life 5K, a fundraiser to raise money for the students to go to Young Life Camp.

The race begins at Bicentennial Park at 9 a.m., but registration opens at 8 a.m.

Email Leslie Kidd at lmkidd444@hotmail.com with questions or visit the Randolph County Young Life Winter Sprinter 5K website.

Petty’s Garage Christmas Cruise-In set for Saturday

RANDLEMAN — Want to give yourself a Christmas treat with a free tour of the Petty Garage and Petty Museum? Here’s your chance. 

On Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., both will be open to the public as part of the Petty’s Garage Christmas Cruise-In. The cruise-in and car show is open to all makes and models of cars with no pre-registration required. There are also free photo opportunities with Santa. Vendors of all types will be onsite, too.

The museum is located at 311 Branson Mill Road in Randleman.

Whynot’s Old-Fashioned Christmas set for Sunday

WHYNOT — The Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas in Whynot will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. 

The pine board walls at the “Old Fairgrove Methodist” church will ring with Christmas laughter and songs. Driving south on Hwy #705, turn left on Fork Creek Mill Road in Seagrove and the church is the first building on the right. 

This year’s program will be presented in memory of Whynotian Billy Lee Spencer who, until his health wouldn’t allow it, was a leader in making sure that the Community Christmas continued each year and welcomed all who attended.

This year, Bobby Marsh, Scott Auman, The Strider Family and the congregation will celebrate the season in song. Hot cider and coffee with ginger snaps will be served at intermission.

Bring quilts if it is cold as no central heat is in the historical church. This is a free activity but donations are appreciated to compensate musicians.

UPCOMING

Mouse who Saved Christmas at all libraries next week

On Christmas Eve, one tiny hero with a big heart sets out to save the day — and the whole holiday season.

That tiny hero will visit all seven Randolph County Public Libraries locations during the week of Dec. 8 as Sigmon Theatrical presents “Mouse Saves Christmas,” an all-new, interactive stage adventure brought to life with breathtaking puppetry, toe-tapping music and a cast of professional performers with a goal to get audiences laughing and cheering.

The schedule is as follows:

■ Archdale, 10433 S. Main St., 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11.

■ Asheboro, 201 Worth Street, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec 8.

■ Franklinville, 111 Sumner Place, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec 10.

■ Liberty, 239 S. Fayetteville St., 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 9.

■ Ramseur, 1512 S. Main St., 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 10.

■ Randleman, 142 W. Academy St., 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec 11.

■ Seagrove, 530 Old Plank Road, 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec 11.

The performances are free and are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 

To learn more, call 336-318-6804.

Three weekday shows at Sunset Theatre next week 

ASHEBORO — The Sunset Theatre is going to be a busy place the rest of the month, starting with next week. Check out sunsettheatre.org to see for yourself.

Meanwhile, there are three weekday shows coming up on stage:

■ JACE BURROUGHS, JUST A CHRISTMAS EVENING (The Sequel) is up first on Monday, Dec. 8, beginning at 7 p.m. A portion of all proceeds donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Advance tickets are available at J. Brewer & Co (323 NC Hwy 49) or call 336-302-7197.

■ HIGHLAND ECHOES: SCOTTISH HOLIDAY SHOW will follow a couple of days later, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, beginning at 7:30.

Patrick Mangan from Riverdance and Celtic Album of the Year winner Jennifer Licko highlight a roster that includes original Highland Piper Cassandra Calo and the Highland Echoes Scottish Dancers. Tickets are $25 to $35. Learn more at highlandechoes.com or by calling 910-708-6448.

■ TY BRUEILLY’S MIGHTY GRAND FINALE: A HOMETOWN CELEBRATION OF 20 YEARS OF MTTS is next, filling an entire day on Thursday, Dec. 11. Brueilly is a local entrepreneur known for his Mightier Than The Sword (MTTS) brand and productions.

Here’s a glimpse of the day’s schedule. Find a much more detailed outline at sunsettheatre.org.

1 p.m. (all ages) — Casey Mull’s ‘Faded Zodiac’ sculpture showing & artist exhibit (paintings & panels).

5 p.m. (all ages) — A Fashion Show, featuring fashion by brueilly. The final fashion show and end of fashion design from Brueilly, ending a 10-year run.   Pieces will be for sale.

6 p.m. (all ages) — The hometown premiere of Brueilly’s award-winning film “7EVENTH 7IRKLE” followed by a Q&A with cast and crew.

7:15 p.m. — Christmas Sweater Contest.

7:30 p.m. (18+) — Mighty Comedy Night 3 programmed by TFoxx.

8:30 p.m. (18+) — MTTS Reunion Concert, featuring 90 minutes of performances from past, present and future MTTS artists.

The event lasts from 1 to 10 p.m. Admission is $15 for general, $75 for VIP.