LOCAL HAPPENINGS

UpStyled Goods hosts Love Letters in Bloom on Saturday

ASHEBORO — Melanie McGinnis of Asheboro started making paper flowers in early 2020. On Saturday, Feb. 7, she will share her talents with the community at UpStyled Goods in Downtown Asheboro from 10 am to 2 pm.

McGinnis initially learned to make paper flowers for an anniversary party. Excited with how they looked, she learned to make different flowers and designs using pages from vintage books and various fabrics.

What began as a hobby eventually became a small business named Miss Melanie’s Magnolias found on Etsy and Instagram. “I love the creative process and creating unique designs,” she said.

If you are interested in learning more about the art of making paper flowers, visit UpStyled Goods at 122 S. Church Street on the 7th to see the process as well as meet McGinnis. She will be demonstrating and selling her unique flowers in time for Valentine’s Day.

ELSEWHERE THIS WEEK

Killer Beaz visits Sunset Theatre Friday

ASHEBORO — This week. a comedian from the national stage pays a visit when Killer Beaz of the TV show “Moonshiners” fame takes the  Sunset Theatre stage on Friday, Feb. 6.

After 10 seasons on the Discovery Channel’s hit series, Beaz is heading out on tour with his “Best Buzz In Town” show, which includes Friday’s 7:30 p.m. stop in Asheboro.

General admission tickets are $28.50. Limited VIP tickets are also available at $58.50. They include front row seating and a Meet & Greet and photo op with Killer Beaz. Get tickets and more information at sunsettheatre.org.

Thrifty Thursday film on Feb. 5: ‘Casablanca’ 

ASHEBORO — The Thrifty Thursday movie for February at Sunset Theatre is the legendary film “Casablanca.”

The showing takes place at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 for patrons under 50 years of age and include popcorn and a drink. Those older than 50 get in free thanks to local sponsors.

Farmer Civitan breakfast honors clergy, love Feb. 7

FARMER — The Farmer Civitan Club will celebrate two great occasions on Saturday, Feb. 7, during its monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast:

The Civitans this month will honor pastors and spouses with free breakfasts. Plus, as it’s the month of Love with Valentine’s Day approaching, the breakfast offers a chance to visitors to bring their significant others to share a meal.

 Says one of the organizers: “We have so many men that come in early for breakfast and do not bring a significant other. They all say the same thing: ‘I didn’t want to wake them up so early.’ I don’t know of many spouses that would not love to have a romantic breakfast with the men in their lives. All you can eat and no dishes to wash may put Cupid’s arrow right where you want

The breakfast, served from 7 to 10 a.m., includes hot biscuits, eggs, gravy (white and redeye), grits, center-cut Thomas Brothers ham and sausage, and fluffy pancakes, plus hot coffee (reg and decaf), cold orange juice, sodas and waters.

Price of admission is a $10 donation, with all proceeds going to support the Civitans and projects.

The Farmer Civitans Clubhouse can be found at the caution light on Old Hwy #49 at the intersection of Dunbar Bridge Road (3986 Old NC 49, Asheboro).

UPCOMING

ASHEBORO— Sip & Shop, a wine-tasting adventure that takes you through more than a dozen Downtown Asheboro businesses, returns on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Ticket holders can taste unique wines and explore downtown shops, restaurants and businesses, with a free trolley running throughout the event times to offer easy travel to the various locations of participating businesses.

Tickets for the 2026 Sip & Shop are $25 if purchased in advance and $35 on the day of the event (if available).

No refunds — all sales are final. This is a rain or shine event.

Last year’s participants get first dibs on tickets, which this year include 15 tasting passes, wine and coffee samples and an opportunity to purchase specialty wine bottles. 

Check-in will be at Sunset Theatre at 2 p.m.

Learn more at https://www.downtownasheboro.com/sip-and-shop.