Veterans Day events scheduled around the county starting Thursday (Nov. 6)

Veterans Day falls on a Tuesday this year. There are many events scheduled for the day, and a couple more leading up to it. 

Thursday, Nov. 6

RHS Veterans Day ceremony

Randleman High School will host a Veterans Day event again this year. Veterans and active duty servicemen and women and their spouses have been invited to gather for a ceremony honoring their brave service.

It begins at 10 a.m. with organizers urging those attending to arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. refreshments will follow the ceremony.

The address: 4396 Tigers Den Rd., Randleman.

Saturday through Tuesday, Nov. 8 through 11

Field of Honor

The annual Field of Honor ceremony returns to the baseball field beside South Asheboro Middle School, on the corner of Park St. and US 64. You can’t miss the 400 American flags flying in carefully measured rows and columns.

Flags can be sponsored and represent individuals who have given of themselves to others, beginning with military active duty and veterans but including first-responders, parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, pastors and friends faithfully serve the community.

The event is free and available for viewing through the weekend right into midday on Veterans Day. Proceeds from flag sponsors go to the Rotary Club of Asheboro Foundation and the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber Foundation.

Opening ceremony is Saturday, Nov. 8 at noon.

Closing ceremony is Tuesday, Nov. 11, at noon.

Saturday through Friday, Nov. 8 through 14

Military Appreciation Week at NC Zoo

In honor of Veterans Day, the North Carolina Zoo is offering free admission for military personnel and veterans and free admission for one accompanying guest for Military Appreciation Week, Nov. 8 through 14.

When you arrive at the admissions booths, look for the Military Appreciation Table to get your vouchers upon confirmation of your military ID.

The military discount is offered to all active duty, reserve, veteran and retired military personnel and only available for admission purchased on-site. Bring any of the following to qualify:

US Veterans ID, Military ID, DD-214 with Photo ID, State driver’s license with veteran indicator or military identifier, ID issued by the VA, VFW or American Legion.

Veterans Day, Nov. 11

Veterans Day Parade, Asheboro

A Veterans Day Parade will begin at 4 p.m. and take place beginning on Church Street and turning onto Sunset Avenue in Asheboro.

The parade will last about an hour, the time depending on the number of participants, which will include walking or riding veterans, floats, marching bands and a giant American flag.

Veterans Day, Nov. 11

Luminaries, Veterans Day service

The Pilot Club of Asheboro will honor veterans with its annual luminary ceremony , this year set for 4:30 p.m., set up in time for parade goers to visit following the parade. Luminaries will line the walkway in front of the Randolph County Historic Courthouse on Worth Street in honor of or memory of military veterans.

Luminaries can be purchased by mailing the name / rank / branch of service of person the luminary is for to Pilot Club of Asheboro / PO Box 3107 / Asheboro NC 27204 with a $5 donation. On the day of, there will be an opportunity to purchase a luminary between 3:15 and 4:15 p.m. After the luminaries are lit at 4:30 p.m. and at the conclusion of the parade, a program will follow.

Program highlights:

■ Prayer Presentation of Colors by local ROTC. 

■ Patriotic Music.

■ Speaker this year is Sgt. Ryan Tysinger with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department. 

■ Reading of the names on luminaries. 

■ 21-gun salute by the Randolph County Honor Guard. 

Canned food may be donated that day and will be taken to the local Veteran’s Pantry. All money raised is used for donations or projects in line with the Pilot Club’s purpose. (Alzheimer’s, TBI, Autism Camps)

Veterans Day, Nov. 11

Debut of film version of “Company K”

At 7 p.m. at the Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, visitors can enjoy a free debut of the film version of RhinoLeap’s moving tribute to Randolph County’s famous Company K, which played a key role in World War I. 

The play is built around letters sent back from war by members of the company, many of whom did not make it back. RhinoLeap’s production, which has spent numerous occasions on the Sunset stage, now will be shown in film form.

Afterwards, author Barbara Presnell — whose work the play was based on — and cast members in the play will be part of a Q&A session on stage.