NEWS & EVENTS

News:

We are pleased to announce that the Town of Ramseur and Randolph Community College have entered into an agreement to allow RCC to offer classes at Ramseur Town Hall. Initial course offerings will include GED and ESL classes, with the potential of expanding the course list in the future as additional needs are identified. Classes are scheduled to begin on Monday, February 6, with a schedule allowing for both morning and evening options. Specific course information can be obtained by calling Randolph Community College at 336-633-0106.

The Town of Ramseur has entered into agreement with the NC Rural Economic Development Center to move into the implementation phase of the NC Small Towns Economic Prosperity (NC STEP) program. The implementation phase of NC STEP allows the community to build upon the work completed during the planning phase and provides up to $100,00 to develop projects identified during the planning process. Additional information regarding the process, as well as a copy of the planning report, is available on the Business and Economic Development page of this website.

Special Events:

Storytime: The Ramseur Public Library offers a Preschool Story Time program each Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. during the months of September through May. Story Time expands during the months of June and July to include children of all ages and is held Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the Ramseur Municipal Building located at 724 Liberty Street. For more information, contact the Ramseur Public Library at 336-824-2232.

Art at Town Hall: Town Hall hosts a rotating bimonthly art exhibit featuring local and area artists. Each exhibition kicks off with a “meet the artist” reception on the second Thursday of the opening month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Refreshments are served and the public is invited to attend these free events. Each exhibition runs for six weeks and remains on display during regular business hours. For more information, the exhibit coordinator or call Town Hall at 336-824-8530.

The Kermit G. Pell Water-Based Recreation Facility (Ramseur Lake), located at 549 Ramseur Lake Road, provides a beautiful setting for our Summer Concert Series. Presented by the Town of Ramseur, these FREE concerts are held on the second Saturday evenings of June, July and August from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Pack your picnic basket and come enjoy a great evening of bluegrass with family and friends.

The 2011 Series features exceptional regional bluegrass talent.



June 11 The Grass Cats	July 9* About Time	August 13 Swift Creek

*Free baked goods will be provided at the July 9 concert, compliments of Millstone Creek Orchards.

The Town extends appreciation to the following corporate sponsors for making this community event possible.

Gold The Courier-Tribune The Randolph Guide United Water	Silver CauseKeepers, Inc. Millstone Creek Orchards Tower Components, Inc.

Bronze BB&T Crawford Knitting Deep River Rehabilitation Family and Cosmetic Dentistry - Dr. Anthony Biancardi Loflin Funeral Home Progress Energy Ramseur B-Line Ramseur Pharmacy Randolph Bank