Weekly Tourism News | March 25, 2021 |
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In This Issue:
- Greensboro-High Point Area Hits A High Note In Site Selection Magazine
- Truist Point Continues To Be A Destination For Diverse Community Entertainment
- Children's Museum Construction Update
- Rockers Rollin' Kickball League
- 2021 North Carolina Rowing Championship
- Governor Cooper's Latest Executive Order
- High Point Bloggers To Follow
- High Point's Event Calendar
- High Point Happenings This Week!
- In The News
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Hospitality And Partner Updates |
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Greensboro-High Point Area Hits A High Note In Site Selection Magazine
Guilford County and the surrounding area have moved up in the world - specifically, moved from sixth place to fourth place. According to a new report from the Site Selection Magazine, Greensboro-High Point "MSA" - Metropolitan Statistical Area - is one of the leaders in landing new business among areas with a population of 200,000 to 1 million. The magazine counted 27 qualifying projects that led to the positive ranking.
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Truist Point Continues To Be A Destination For Diverse Community Entertainment
Truist Point will be hosting three upcoming USL League Two soccer matches. All three contests will feature NC Fusion and will be the first soccer matches at Truist Point beyond the youth league level. NC Fusion will host the North Carolina Football Club on Saturday, May 22nd; Virginia Beach United on Saturday, June 12th and West Virginia Alliance on Wednesday, July 7th. All three matches will start at 7:30pm.
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Children's Museum Construction Update
The Nido & Mariana Qubein Children's Museum is well on its way!
- Most of the windows are installed
- Brick is going up on the Montlieu Avenue side
- All the inside slabs are poured
- The roof is nearly complete (HVAC ductwork has been started on the first and second floor)
- Sprinkler piping work is underway
- Exhibit walls will be going up this week so in a few months they can begin installing exhibits
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Rockers Rollin' Kickball League
The fun-filled athletic kickball league for adults is back at Truist Point. Join your friends on the field where professional ballplayers suit up for our city. Each week will feature games under the lights, drink specials and baseball games on the massive jumbotron. Each player will get a specialty t-shirt, tickets to the Rockers games and can be sure to have a rock'n good time! Deadline to register is Monday, April 19th.
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2021 North Carolina Rowing Championship |
The Triad United Rowing Association hosts the North Carolina Rowing Championship every spring at Oak Hollow Lake. Watch the video to see the event that took place this past weekend! |
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Governor Cooper's Latest Executive Order
Make sure you are in the know about the changes and easing of restrictions that will go into effect tomorrow at 5pm. For further details, read our COVID-19 Update that was sent out Wednesday, March 23rd. |
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High Point Bloggers To Follow |
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Things To Consider For Your Sunroom Space - Visit High Point
Being able to enjoy the beauty and warmth of Spring is the perfect way to spend the day. Unfortunately, Spring also means a lot of rainy days, unpredictable cold spells and the return of insects. That's why having a sunroom is the perfect...
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visithighpoint.com
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10 Ways to Spend a Spring Day in High Point - High Point ...
The weather may be dreary today, but can you believe tomorrow is the first day of spring? If you're anything like us, this wet, dreary winter has made you that much more excited to enjoy the beautiful spring weather this season. Plus, High Point...
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highpointdiscovered.org
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The Most Important Meal of the Day in HP - High Point...
Today is International Waffle Day, and we're ready to celebrate! After all, what's better than having dessert for breakfast? Speaking of breakfast, it's one of our favorite meals to enjoy in High Point (even when we sleep in a little and turn...
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highpointdiscovered.org
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High Point's Event Calendar |
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A complete listing on all things happening in the High Point-Jamestown area can be found by clicking on the photo below. Search by category to find special offers, entertainment, virtual experiences, and more! |
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Future Events To Look Forward To! |
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High Point Happenings This Week! |
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Yoga At The Point
Thursday, March 25th
6pm-7:15pm
Find your 'zen' at the home of the High Point Rockers, led by Willow Wellness Center. This socially distanced event requires purchase of a ticket in advance, which can be purchased for just $18. A membership option of $95 for the series is also available.
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Fun Friday At Brown Truck Brewery
Friday, March 26th
Festivities begin at 4pm
End your week at Brown Truck Brewery with a new beer, Cuban cuisine and live music! Tomorrow they will be releasing their Lemondrop Beer when they open their doors at 4pm. Cuban Kitchen Food Truck will arrive at 5pm and Mike Coia will start playing at 8pm!
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BBQ Express and Kandy's Custom Creations
Friday, March 26th & Saturday, March 27th
5pm-9pm
BBQ Joe's Express and Kandy's Custom Creations will be at Cork and Grind for your dinner and dessert needs!
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Oak Hollow Bass Tournament
Saturday, March 27th
7am-3pm
High Point Parks and Rec is hosting their Annual Bass Tournament this weekend at Oak Hollow Marina. To enter, there is a $50 registration fee for each team and a $7 launch fee.
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Big Cheese Truck Is Back!
Saturday, March 27th
5pm-9pm
Don't miss globally influenced sandwiches, subs, and wraps paired with your favorite beer at Brown Truck Brewery. The Big Cheese Truck is tasty enough to leave you cheesing hard and thinking you cheddar come back for more!
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Irish Arts & Culture Day
Sunday, March 28th
2pm-4pm
High Point Arts Council will present an Irish Arts & Culture Day at the Centennial Station Arts Center. This event will feature performances by the Lismore Academy of Irish Dance and Chris Cooke from Ewes Tree Irish Band. Also featured are the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), the oldest and largest Irish Catholic organization in America. Several AOH leaders will offer history about the Irish language, music and culture. The program will conclude with a special tribute by local performing artist, Sharon Pierce. Tickets are no-cost but are required!
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Hek Yeh Putter Party
April 1st - April 3rd
3:30pm-7:30pm Thursday & Friday
12:30pm-7pm Saturday
The Hek Yeh Putter Party is a premier disc golf/baseball stadium experience and competition. Participants have the chance to compete for 18 holes on the 9 hole temporary course designed in and around Truist Point, including the playing field. The final hole has competitors teeing off from deep second base toward home plate to an Innova DISCatcher or basket. Each night includes a minimum of 10 raffle prizes and cash prizes for the top 20% of the field. Tee times are available for groups of 8 or less (exceptions may be made for families larger than 8) with groups teeing off every 10 minutes. First timers and experienced players welcome!
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Easter Eggstravaganza
Thursday, April 1st
6pm-8pm
Celebrate Easter with the entire family! High Point Parks and Rec invites you to enjoy the fun and music from your cars while the Easter Bunny and his friends hand out treat bags to the kids. Please enter this event off of Bellevue Drive.
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In case you missed it, below are recent articles highlighting hospitality, tourism and partners in High Point. |
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1634 North Main Street, Suite 102
High Point, N.C. 27262
336.884.5255
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