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Hey High Point, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: A 1920s dam rebuild, Acisse Jay & The Gents on FOX8, and an anniversary festival with fireworks + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Safety-driven dam rebuild plan: High Point is seeking $20 million to rehabilitate the 1920s-era Koonce City Lake Dam, which does not meet state safety standards. The $32.5 million project targets 2028 completion — get all the details.

Homegrown talent gaining momentum: North Carolina’s Acisse Jay & The Gents perform on FOX8 Thursdays at 10 a.m. The station is inviting more local musicians to be featured as the band’s buzz grows — get all the details.

What to know before going: Nearby Kernersville will celebrate its 155th anniversary April 11 with its biggest-yet celebration featuring music, food truck rodeo, and fireworks, the headliner canceled, and parking fees and security rules apply — get details on events and rules.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Make, sip, and shop at NOMAD
• Discuss Banyan Moon by Thao Thai
• Celebrate High Point’s pioneering women educators

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Lunch, but happier: Need a better lunch plan? 68 Deli Bagel & Grill serves made-fresh deli sandwiches, bagel builds, and yes, milkshakes, perfect for quick grab-and-go or an easy catch-up. Local, unfussy, reliably tasty… lunch that actually hits.

Fresh-air escape, unlocked: At Piedmont Environmental Center, shaded trails, calm lake views, and birdsong hush the email brain on buzzy weeks. A quick reset awaits… people come back kinder to their houseplants and to whoever skipped unloading the dishwasher.

Brick therapy, anyone? Bricks & Minifigs Kernersville makes rainy days easy with retired sets, loose bricks by the scoop, and custom minifig fixes. Refill the activity stash, spark creativity, and enjoy a little peace and quiet. Expect fewer screens and more “look what I made” moments.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎭 Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea @ One University Parkway | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:30 PM – Think you know The Little Mermaid? This whimsical play bends the fairy tale into a witty dive on love, identity, and what makes a story true, with absurd humor and stage magic. Reserve complimentary tickets, and park free in Lot A across from Hayworth.

💉 Kiwanis Blood Drive @ St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (Kernersville) | Friday (3/13) at 10:30 AM – Roll up your sleeve and swing by St. Matthews Episcopal Church here in Kernersville for a community blood drive with the Kiwanis and Red Cross. Skip the horror flicks. Give the lifesavers some O, A, or B, and book ahead or just walk in.

☕ Coffee + Conversations @ Joy Bar Coffee Co./83 Custom Coffee | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Consider this the rare morning meeting that comes with good coffee and company. Joy Bar Coffee Co. hosts a mingle for business owners, professionals, creators, and foodie locals who care about small businesses. Free to attend, and Eat Drink Triad membership gets you early access.

✂ Let’s Craft! Shamrock Art @ High Point Museum | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to celebrate St. Paddy’s without shamrock sunglasses, this is it. Pop into the Little Red Schoolhouse to make a homespun clover, free, all ages, drop-in, with a calm, sensory friendly window in the morning your nerves will appreciate.

☘ St. Patrick’s Celebration @ The Brewer’s Kettle Kernersville | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – Whether you already ironed your green shirt or you’re just here for the pours, they’re kicking off St. Paddy’s early with Will Easter & the Strays, no cover, and Irish beers flowing. Expect live tunes, rowdy-but-friendly shenanigans, swag grabs, and a mystery food truck.

⏪ Rewind @ Stock + Grain Assembly | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 PM – At Stock and Grain Food Hall, REWIND turns downtown High Point into the kind of dance floor your joints still forgive the next day. It is a free, all-ages throwdown with five food spots, craft cocktails from Bevelry Bar, and the Triad’s favorite party band.

🐝 Adult Spelling Bee @ Social Habit (Kernersville) | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to flex your vocabulary, sip something decent, and call it networking, this is it. The Chamber’s Next Gen crew is hosting a free adult spelling bee at Social Habit, with St. Patrick’s mischief, bragging rights, and a trophy.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 High Point report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 79°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 23%

A slight chance of rain showers after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 12%

Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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