LOCAL HAPPENINGS: Veterans Day tomorrow and those big Seagrove pottery events are coming

Veterans Day Activities

The flags went up on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 for the annual Field of Honor celebration on the baseball field at South Asheboro Middle School, on the corner of US 64 and Park Street.

It was the start of a Veterans Day week, including free admission to the North Caro-lina all week for current and former military personnel.

A full schedule of activities is on tap for Veterans Day proper, tomorrow, Nov. 11: Closing ceremonies for the Field of Honor at noon, a Charters of Freedom dedication at 2 p.m., a Veterans Day Parade in downtown Asheboro at 4 p.m. and a luminary and veterans event beginning at 5 p.m.

Seagrove pottery events are next weekend, details coming soon

SEAGROVE — We’ll take a closer look at these two festivals in next week’s edition of Randolph Hub, but suffice it to say that next weekend — Nov.20-22 — is the nexus for pottery makers, hunters and fans.

The two pottery festivals happen at largely the same times about a mile apart. Both keep expanding, in both size and offerings. Demonstrations and food trucks are now among common amenities. The older one is less expensive to attend ($5 admission versus $8) while the newer one has a Friday night gala that includes food, a reception and a chance to do some early bird shopping ahead of the Saturday crowds.

For now, you can learn the basics in today’s Calendar of Events and then go deeper at either discoverseagrove.com or www.seagrovepotteryfestival.com.

THIS WEEK

Final MFC walk is Saturday to Trinity’s ‘bathing rock’  

ASHEBORO — The Mayor’s Fitness Challenge for 2026 is ending with Nov. 15 the last day to log steps. The last public event set up to help participants get in some steps is the Saturday, Nov. 14 Mayor’s Walk in Trinity.

Mayor Pro Tem Robbie Walker of the City of Trinity will lead the walk along the site for the city’s first park to the “bathing rock” that Trinity College students used. In the event of bad weather, the walk will be canceled. There is no cost to participate, and no pre-registration is needed.

This event is open to all who can walk this distance unaided, and you don’t have to be taking part in the challenge to join in. Meet at Trinity City Council Chambers/Randolph County Sheriff’s Dept. at 6703 NC 62, Trinity, at 9 a.m. Walk length is 1-2 miles.

Sunset Theatre will be hopping this weekend

ASHEBORO — Downtown Asheboro’s historic Sunset Theatre swill have some interesting offerings this weekend for music lovers. Here’s a brief look. Find more details in the calendar on page 5A.

■ Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. — Jordan Poole, an Elvis tribute artist, returns for a show entitled “A King’s Encore.”

■ Saturday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. — Jordan Poole is back for a second night with “An Evening at the Opry” in which he celebrates classic country music with a celebration of greatest hits that helped build the genre.

■ Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 p.m. — Squeezed between Poole’s pair of performances will be a visit from Southern Grace in a program entitled “A Night of Faith, A Message of Hope.”

■ Sunday, Nov. 15, 3-5 p.m. — The Rady Lady Foundation presents “An Afternoon at the Sunset” with Southern Gospel band Glory Road to help the non-profit organization raise food for local pantries.

Tickets are reasonable for these events and the last one just requires a can (or more)  of food to be donated to local food pantries.

Last chances to see RhinoLeap’s ‘Little Women’

ASHEBORO — RhinoLeap’s four-woman production of “Little Women” hits the stage of a local barn for four more shows this weekend, though Saturday’s and Sunday’s final performances were already sold out at press time.

The remaining performances are Thursday night and Friday night, Nov. 12-13, at 7 p.m. The play is performed at a barn at 1763 Old Lexington Road and tickets are $30. Heaters will be in use but bring a coat or even a blanket if you think you might need one.

COMING UP

Tim Moon’s Talent Showcase Part 2 at Sunset Nov. 20

ASHEBORO — Local music instructor Tim Moon will take the Friday Night Bluegrass spot on Friday, Nov. 20, with his Talent Showcase event that shows off his students — young and older — in a free concert for all comers. Moon holds a pair of these events, this one being the second in a month’s time. Starting time is 7 p.m. The Sunset Theatre is located in downtown Asheboro at 234 Sunset Ave.