Community Calendar
Veterans Day Closings (END NOV 11)
In observance of Veterans Day, all county agency buildings in Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, and Rockingham counties will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th. For more information on holiday closings or restricted operations, call your county administration building or visit their governmental website. Also in observance of Veterans Day, all Greensboro City offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11th, with no trash or recycling collection. Instead, Tuesday’s collection will take place on Wednesday. The Public Library and Cultural Center will be closed. GTA will operate on a normal schedule, with free rides for U.S. military veterans with identification. All City parks, trails, and greenways remain open. For more information, visit greensboro-nc.gov.
GuilfordWorks Expungement and Hiring Event (END NOV 12)
As part of its Fresh Start initiative, GuilfordWorks will host an Expungement Day along with a hiring event, open to those with a criminal record who want to reenter the workforce. This event will take place on Wednesday, November 12, at the NCWorks Career Center, 607 Idol Street in High Point. The expungement portion will take place from 9 am to 4 pm. Attendees must register in advance by contacting Elizabeth Leak at 336-297-3111, and should bring a copy of their criminal record. The hiring event will be from 11 am to 2 pm at the career center. Employers and GuilfordWorks staff will be on site to discuss job openings, offer resume tips, and provide next steps. Services include expungement guidance from legal advisors, career-readiness support from NCWorks staff, and connections to local employers. Participation is free. For eligibility information, visit GuilfordWorks.org, or call 336-297-3111.
Randolph County HELPS program (END NOV 13)
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach, in conjunction with the Randolph County Public Library System’s Digital Services Librarian, will be presenting the HELPS program about scams and frauds, ways to prevent them, and ways to protect yourself when using the internet. A new session has been scheduled for November 13, starting at 1:30pm, at 6329 Unity Street in Thomasville. For additional details, call 336-318-6803.
NC A&T Chancellor Speakers Series (END NOV 13)
The North Carolina A&T State University’s Chancellor’s Speaker Series presents “The CEO Edge – Commanding Every Opportunity” with national restaurant chain CEO Damola Adamolekun, on Thursday, November 13, at 6pm, in the Harrison Auditorium on the North Carolina A&T campus. 2004 Alumnus Craig Stokes will moderate the discussion. Tickets will be available November 3 onward in Brown Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
KKAC/SIA Guilford County Resource Outreach Meeting (END NOV 13)
Attention, rural area farmers, ranchers, and landowners. The KKAC Organization and Southeastern Improvement Association present a Guilford County Resource Outreach Meeting on Thursday, November 13, from 11am to noon, at North Carolina A&T’s University Farm Pavilion, 3020 McConnell Road in Greensboro. Lunch will be provided. For more information, visit kkac.org, or call 202-641-3638.
No-Cost Health Tests and Screenings (END NOV 14)
The Guilford County Division of Public Health’s Primary Care Clinic will host an open house providing no-cost health tests and screenings from 8:30am to 3pm, on Friday, November 14, at 1100 East Wendover Avenue in Greensboro. Services will include confidential testing for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and Hepatitis B and C. And screenings will include blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index and blood sugar levels. For more information, call 336-641-3245.
CAN THE GREASE
During this Holiday Cooking Season, the city of Winston Salem and Forsyth County would like to remind you to Can The Grease, and never pour it down the drain. For a clog free drain and sewer system, pour and scrape grease from pots and pans into a can, store the can in your refrigerator, and when the can is full and the grease is chilled solid, throw it in the garbage. Pour used liquid frying oil into containers than can be capped and then into the garbage as well. For more information, visit cityofWS.org.
Green Level CC 40th Leadership Anniversary Celebration (END NOV 15)
Green Level Christian Church invites you to join them in celebrating the Coslow E. Holt, Jr.’s 40th Leadership Anniversary, a two-day celebration of leadership and legacy. Banquet Tickets are now on sale for Saturday, November 15, starting at 5PM, at 904 Plantation Drive in Burlington. For tickets, or for more information, call Sister Darsell Hadley at 336-213-8012.
Safe Streets Week & World Day of Remembrance (END NOV 16)
The Greensboro Department of Transportation and the Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization are hosting Safe Streets Week, a traffic safety campaign, this week, leading up to the World Day of Remembrance on the 16th. Both Safe Streets Week and World Day of Remembrance bring awareness to the lives lost in traffic-related crashes and the steps being taken to reduce and eliminate fatal and serious-injury crashes. For more information, visit Greensboro-nc.gov.
Youth HOPE Month Recognized (END NOV 17)
The City will recognize Youth HOPE (Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education) Month by illuminating the Greene Street Parking Deck green through Monday, November 17. Deck operations will not be affected, and the facility will remain open to residents and visitors. For national information and crisis support, contact the National Runaway Safeline at 1-800-RUNAWAY or visit 1800RUNAWAY.org.
Citizen Initiative presented by League of Women Voters (END NOV 18)
The League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad and First Presbyterian Mullin Life Center present “Citizen Initiative: By the People for the People,” with guest speaker Jennifer Bremer, on Tuesday, November 18, starting at 12 noon, at 706 N Greene Street in Greensboro. Dr. Bremer will discuss a procedure whereby voters sign petitions to put a law and/or constitutional amendment directly onto the ballot. For more info, visit LWVPiedmontTraid.org.
Randolph County C.A.R.E. Classic Golf Tournament (END NOV 20)
The Community-Based Programs Division of the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the 1st Annual CARE Classic Golf Tournament, a fundraising event for the CARE Program, an initiative that continues to change the lives of many children across Randolph County. The tournament will be held on Thursday, November 20, at 247 Pinewood Road in Asheboro. For registration information, call 336-318-6790.
Nominate for Everyday Champion of Civil Rights Award (END NOV 21)
Do you know a person, group, or organization making a difference for civil rights in Greensboro? The City’s Human Rights Commission invites you to nominate them for the Everyday Champion of Civil Rights Award, presented at the City’s annual breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To learn more, or to submit your nomination by the November 21st deadline, visit greensboro-nc.gov/hrc.
Adaptive Sports Expo (END NOV 22)
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation’s Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation program, along with UNCG, will host the 2025 Adaptive Sports Expo, from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, November 22, at the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness, 1301 W Gate City Blvd. This fun, inclusive, and inspiring event celebrates adaptive sports and recreation opportunities in the Greensboro community. For more information, call 336-373-2626.
Piedmont Farm Day with the Turkeys Tour and Explore (END NOV 29)
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge’s “Day With the Turkeys” Tour and Explore will be Saturday, November 29th, from 11am-2pm, at 7432 North Carolina 87 in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Guests are invited to meet the 100+ rescued residents while learning their rescue stories. Guests can expect Turkey Trivia, a raffle, special treats to give to the turkeys, and vegan food. Learn more, or for ticketing, visit PiedmontRefuge.org.
NCA&T COAACH Free Health Screenings (Disc. NOV 30)
In partnership with the North Carolina A&T State University School of Nursing, the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging, and Community Health invites you to take charge of your health with FREE health screenings — every third Friday of the month — from noon to 2pm, at 2105 Yanceyville Street in Greensboro. Services include blood pressure checks, glucose screenings, health education, and further resources. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call (336) 285-3522.
The Doorway Project is Moving (Disc. NOV 30)
The City of Greensboro is moving its Doorway Project from the former site at 2701 N. O’Henry Blvd to Pomona Park at 3912 Clifton Road. Comprised of 30, two-person pallet homes and five RV sleeping trailers, the Doorway Project provides people experiencing homelessness with temporary shelter and services to help them find permanent housing. For further details on the Doorway Project, visit Greensboro-nc.gov.
Greensboro Santa’s Workshop Toy Drive (END DEC 01)
From now through Monday, December 1, Greensboro Parks and Rec will be accepting donations of gently used and new toys for their Winter Holiday Season Toy Drive. Toys, bikes, electronics, and more for children ages 6 months to 13 years can be dropped off at the Lindley, Griffin, and Glenwood Rec Centers, Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, and Andrews High School. For further details, visit Greensboro-nc.gov/santasworkshop.
NC A&T Winter Wishes (END DEC 05)
Aggie Family, Winter Wishes is upon us! For nine amazing years, North Carolina A&T has come together to share the spirit of the season and make the holidays bright for more than 200 children in Guilford County foster care. From cozy clothes to fun toys to gift cards, you can be a part of the magic! Then, on Friday, December 5, from 4-7pm, at the Alumni Foundation Event Center, we’ll come together for an evening of fun, fellowship and giving. To sign up to give, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4DACAB2FA1F58-59981284-2025#/
Nominate for Live Green Awards (END DEC 05)
The City of Greensboro’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience is accepting nominations for its annual “Live Green” Awards Program. The Live Green Awards honor businesses, individuals, and community organizations for their outstanding contributions to advancing sustainability in Greensboro. The community is encouraged to submit nominations by the December 5th deadline at greensboro-nc.gov/LGAnominations.
NC A&T Fall Commencement (END DEC 13)
North Carolina A&T State University will welcome two esteemed alumni as keynote speakers during its Fall 2025 Commencement at the Greensboro Coliseum. Uduak Ndoh, class of ‘99, will deliver the Graduate student ceremony address on Friday, December 12, at 6pm. Then NaTasha Yvette Williams, class of ’92, will deliver the address at the undergraduate ceremony on Saturday, the 13th, at 9am. For more info, visit ncat.edu.
Greensboro Leaves and Yard Waste (Disc. Dec 30)
As leaves fall to the ground in Greensboro, residents may want to review the City’s yard waste collection rules and recommendations. Remember that leaves should not be raked or blown into the curb, right-of-way, or street. And burning yard waste, including leaves, is not permitted within Greensboro city limits. Instead, put your yard waste, including leaves, in your 95-gallon gray yard waste cart. Bag additional leaves using biodegradable paper yard waste bags and/or bundle sticks with natural twine. Or you may leave your leaves where they fall, as leaves provide important habitats for many different species. Lastly, you may compost or mulch your leaves. If you need to purchase a second gray yard waste cart, call 336-373-2489. Download the GSO Collects App to receive a personalized collection schedule, search for what goes where, and more. Learn more at greensboro-nc.gov/yardwaste.
GuilfordWorks Assisting Those Impacted By Recent Layoffs
GuilfordWorks is prepared to support those individuals impacted by a recent layoff in the Community. The NCWorks Career Centers in Guilford and Forsyth counties can provide career and job placement services to those impacted by unemployment or underemployment. For more information on employment, access to training, and other resources, call 336-373-3027.
Aggies at the Goal Line
The Aggies at the Goal Line program has been helping former North Carolina A&T State University students of all ages complete their degrees. If you never finished your degree, and it’s been at least 2 years since you last attended A&T, contact Aggies at the Goal Line via AGL@ncat.edu. Many students have been able to obtain their degree in less than one year. Reach out today! Don’t let anything hold you back!
Take Me Home
The Greensboro Police Department will be participating in the “Take Me Home” program. “Take Me Home” is a free program that allows family members and legal guardians to upload critical information for individuals with a cognitive impairment or developmental disability in the event that a registered individual encounters law enforcement or is reported missing. For more information, visit: greensboro-nc.gov/TakeMeHome.
TRIAD Goodwill Accepts Food Donations
A lot of people don’t know this, but Triad Goodwill accepts food donations and routes them to local food banks. Non-perishable food items are collected in all 23 Donation Centers located in Guilford, Alamance, Randolph, Rockingham and Caswell counties. For more information, call 336-544-5305 or visit triadgoodwill.org.
Library Makerspace
Greensboro Public Library invites both kids and adults to explore the 3D printers, cameras, audio production equipment, and sewing machines within one of its various Makerspaces. For more info, call 336-335-5430.