True Grass to perform a ‘Country Christmas Concert’ at Asheboro library

 ASHEBORO -- The popular and long-lived local bluegrass and gospel band True Grass will present a “Country Christmas Concert” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, at the Asheboro Public Library.

The performance, supported by the Friends of the Library, is free and the public is invited.

Over 20 years, the group has played numerous local venues including the Sunset Theatre, the NC Zoo, Randolph Community College, at churches and at corporate events for Klaussner and Energizer, among others.

Founding members Tim Moon and Gary Callicutt remain with the group.

Moon, a well-known music teacher for over 30 years, plays mandolin and sings lead vocals. Callicutt plays bass and sings tenor vocals.

Matthew Nance plays banjo and sings baritone vocals. William Britt plays guitar and sings most lead vocals. Moon’s 17-year-old son Nolan Moon plays blistering fast solos as well as beautiful waltz styles on fiddle. 

The library is located at 201 Worth Street. Call 336-318-6803 for further information.

Asheboro library to close for one day Monday, November 25, for HVAC replacement

ASHEBORO – The Asheboro Public Library will close for the day on Monday, November 25, to accommodate construction work during replacement of the building’s heating and air conditioning systems.

Other libraries in the Randolph County Public Libraries system including Archdale, Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur and Randleman, will be open as usual. The Seagrove library is closed on Mondays.

The Asheboro library is expected to reopen on Tuesday, November 26, with normal hours, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

While the library is closed, contractors will lift the new heating/air conditioning units onto the roof of the building using a crane. The library is closing for safety reasons, out of an abundance of caution so that no one will be in the building, or entering or leaving, while the operation takes place.

The library generally will remain open and accessible to the public while work is going on, although there may be some disruption in services. The City of Asheboro is providing a temporary heating system during the project.

Work is expected to be complete by January 12.

Friends Bookshop to hold 50% off sale during Asheboro’s Christmas On Sunset

ASHEBORO – Looking for a great way to support your library while getting a head-start on your holiday shopping?

Take 50 percent off everything at the Friends of the Library Bookshop, 226 Sunset Avenue, during downtown Asheboro’s Christmas on Sunset event, 6-9 p.m. Friday, December 13. The sale will continue from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, December 14.

Proceeds go to support the Randolph County Public Libraries. The bookshop, staffed entirely by volunteers, is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

For more information, call the bookshop during operating hours at 336-629-1536 or visit randolphfriends.org.