Asheboro

April 26: A meet and greet for the Eastern Randolph High School Class of 1972 is held at 7 p.m. at The Flying Pig on Sunset Avenue in downtown Asheboro. Plans for the 40th class reunion in October will be discussed. RSVP to Cindy Wilkins at (336) 430-8372 or send an email to ERHSClass72@yahoo.com.

April 26-April 29: The Park Street Players present the Broadway musical "The Secret Garden" at 7 p.m. April 26 through April 28 and at 2 p.m. April 29 at the AHS Performing Arts Center, 1221 S. Park St. Reserved seating tickets are $12 and will be available at the door or in advance via email at tickets@asheboro.k12.nc.us. Inquiries can also be directed to (336) 953-4083 between 11:45 a.m. and 4 p.m.

April 28: Slug Fest is held all day at City Fields, 735 Farr St., as a season opener for Recreation League baseball and softball. Most teams will have a game during the day. Activities for children and food vendors will also be featured.

May 4-6 and May 11-13: RSVP Community Theatre presents The Trip To Bountiful by Horton Foote at the Sunset Theatre. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Tickets are on sale at the Randolph Arts Guild. Call (336) 629-0399 for reservation information. The show is considered PG for thematic elements.

May 5: Asheboro in Motion Criterium and Art May-Ham are held in downtown from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring high-speed cyclists, BMX stunt show, work of over 30 artists and artisans, BBQ cook-off featuring around a dozen competitors and The Party Nuts in concert at 5 p.m.

May 18: The Randolph Arts Guild holds a Twilight Art Safari benefit at the N.C. Zoo. Asheboro Elastics is the signature sponsor. Tickets will go on sale in the spring. Proceeds will benefit the Randolph Arts Guild. Call the Randolph Arts Guild at 629-0399, send an email to arts@asheboro.com or visit www.RandolphArtsGuild.com for information.

May 20: The Attractions perform from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Park as part of the Summer Concert Series.

May 26: Cruis’n Asheboro is held on Sunset Avenue in downtown from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

June 17: The Craig Woolard Band performs from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Park as part of the Summer Concert Series.

June 20: African Children’s Choir performs from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Park as part of the Summer Concert Series.

June 23: Cruis’n Asheboro is held on Sunset Avenue in downtown from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

July 15: Black & Blue performs from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Park as part of the Summer Concert Series.

July 28: Cruis’n Asheboro is held on Sunset Avenue in downtown from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 5: Eric & the Chill Tones perform from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Park as part of the Summer Concert Series.

Aug. 19: The Holiday Band performs from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Park as part of the Summer Concert Series.

Aug. 25: Cruis’n Asheboro is held on Sunset Avenue in downtown from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3: The Embers perform from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Park as part of the Summer Concert Series.

Sept. 16: The Fantastic Shakers perform from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Park as part of the Summer Concert Series.

Sept. 22: Cruis’n Asheboro is held on Sunset Avenue in downtown from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 27: Cruis’n Asheboro is held on Sunset Avenue in downtown from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Liberty

April 28: A car show is held downtown from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Food vendors will be on hand. The event will feature antique cars, vintage tractors and bikes of all kinds. Admission is free.

Ramseur

April 27: Southeastern Randolph Middle School holds its Spring Fling. Rides and games will be available from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A barbecue supper will be served from 4 p.m. until and an auction will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Randleman

April 29: A Strawberry Tea is held at St. Paul's Museum, 401 High Point St., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5. Hot and cold tea will be available along with sandwiches, cake, cream and lots of strawberries. There are no bathroom facilities.

Staley

June 9: A golf tournament benefit for Suzan Latham is held at Sandy Creek Golf Club, 5454 Whites Chapel Road, to help Suzan with her medical bills. The tournament is four-man Captain’s Choice at $180 per team. Call (336) 963-1902 or (336) 260-9581 for more information.



Ongoing events

Downtown Asheboro Fitness Walk group walks are held at 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday beginning at the Asheboro Farmers Market on South Church Street. Participants walk for one hour. For information on the group walks, contact Lisa Park at 336-626-1240.

Downtown Asheboro Fitness Walk group walks are held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning at the Asheboro Farmers Market on South Church Street. Participants walk for one hour. For information on the group walks, contact Lisa Park at 336-626-1240.

Downtown Asheboro Fitness Walk group walks are held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Gateway Park. For information on the group walks, contact Lisa Park at 336-626-1240.

Chair stretch classes for seniors are held at 10:30 a.m. Mondays at First Baptist Church, 133 N. Church St. in Asheboro and at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Asheboro Senior Center, 133 W. Wainman Ave. For information on classes, contact Lisa Park at 336-626-1240.

Liberty Public Library, 239 S. Fayetteville St., holds pre-school story time at 11 a.m. each Tuesday. Call (336) 622-4605 for more information.

Ramseur Public Library, 1512 Main St., holds preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. each Thursday. May programs include Three Little Pigs (May 3), Three Little Kittens (May 10), Three Billy Goats Gruff (May 17), Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark (May 24) and Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians (May 31). Call (336) 824-2232 for more information or visit www.randolphlibrary.org.

Randleman Public Library, 122 Commerce Square, holds preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. each Thursday. Call (336) 498-3141 for more information.

Randleman Public Library Book Sale, 124 Commerce Square (building next to the library), is open the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds support the Randleman Public Library. Donations for the sale are accepted during regular library hours. For details of the sale and donation information, go to www.randleman.org/BookSale.aspx.

The Randolph County Public Library Friends Bookshop is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 226 Sunset Ave. in Asheboro on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Call (336) 629-1536 for more information.

Outside of Randolph County

Asheville

Through May 20: Biltmore’s 27th annual Festival of Flowers celebrates the majesty of Frederick Law Olmsted’s legacy as Biltmore’s master horticulture planner. Thousands of tulips will be on display. For more information, visit www.biltmore.com.

Lexington

May 5: The City of Lexington holds its first Multicultural Festival Cross Country 5K Walk/Run for Wellness as an addition to the annual Multicultural Festival at 8 a.m. at Finch Park. Raleigh

May 29: Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant joins the North Carolina Symphony for a single performance at 7:30 p.m. at Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh’s Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are available at www.ncsymphony.org or by calling (919) 733-2750 or toll free at (877) 627-6724. Tickets will also be available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

Out & About includes listings of events in Randolph County and surrounding counties, such as plays, festivals and the like. Items for publication can be submitted in writing to The Randolph Guide, P.O. Box 1044, Asheboro, N.C. 27204; by e-mail to The Randolph Guide; by fax to (336) 625-1228; or in person at 431 S. Fayetteville St. Call (336) 625-5576 for more information.