PSA (Public Service Announcements)
Donate Blankets to the Elderly for Winter Parade in Asheboro (Disc NOV 25)
Staten the Facts, a local 501c3 advocating to prevent elder abuse, will be giving away blankets and throws to the elderly during the 2024 Winter Parade in Asheboro on December 6th. If you would like to participate by donating a blanket or throw for this event, please contact Lashawn Staten before November 25th at 336-355-7223.
CKIA Regional (END NOV 25)
Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Overseer Antonio L. Fitzgerald, and Remnant Church of Power presents the Virginia and North Carolina Region of Covenant Keepers International Alliance Fellowship on Monday, November 25, starting at 7pm, at 601 Berryman Ave in Danville, Virginia. Guest Speaker will be Bishop Darryl Hill from New York. For further information, call 434-421-6740.
Operation Turkey Greensboro (Disc NOV 28)
This Thanksgiving, Operation Turkey Greensboro is preparing to serve over 2,000 meals to those in need, and they’re calling all volunteers to join them on November 27th and 28th for meal preparation and delivery. If you or someone you know needs a meal, there are no qualifications required. Just visit operationturkey.com/meal-request, and they’ll deliver right to your door on Thanksgiving Day. For more information or to sign up, visit operationturkey.com.
Register for Parks & Rec Basketball Programs (Disc NOV 29)
Throughout November, registration is open for the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department youth basketball league and youth cheer program. Additionally, registration for the women’s 3-on-3 basketball league will run until November 29. Learn more and/or register at greensboro-nc.gov/athletics. First-time youth participants must register in person at their neighborhood recreation center during normal business hours.
Thanksgiving Closings (END NOV 29)
In observance of Thanksgiving, all county agency buildings in Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, and Rockingham counties will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday November 29th. For more information on holiday closings or restricted operations, call your county administration building or visit their governmental website. Also in observance of Thanksgiving, Greensboro offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th, and Friday November 29th, with no trash or recycling collections on the 28th. Thursday’s collections will take place on Wednesday. The Public Library, Cultural Center, and History Museum will be closed both days. GTA will not operate Thursday but will operate Friday on a weekend schedule. All City trails remain open. For more information, visit greensboro-nc.gov.
GSO library Bridge To Learn (Disc NOV 30)
Greensboro Public Library’s Bridge to Learn is adding new educational resources including free access to online interactive courses to learn skilled trades, earn career credentials and professional certificates, get a head start on a college degree, add in-demand skills, or just learn something fun. To learn more about the library’s Bridge to Learn program, visit greensborolibrary.org and click “service.”
Ruth Wicker Tribute Nominations (Disc NOV 30)
The Greensboro Commission on the Status of Women seeks online nominations for the Ruth Wicker Tribute to Women exhibition. The public is encouraged to submit names of women who have shaped their communities and made meaningful contributions to the city. Submissions should be made online through November 30. To nominate, learn more, or to see a list of previous honorees, visit greensboro-nc.gov/csw.
Winter Wishes in Aggieland (END DEC 06)
North Carolina A&T State University invites all Aggies to our annual Winter Wishes in Aggieland program on Friday, December 6, at the Alumni Foundation Event Center, from 4-7pm, as we support 200 children in Guilford County foster care by providing holiday gifts. Sign up to select one or more wishes by November 21st, or you may donate in lieu of gifts. If you have any question about Winter Wishes in Aggieland, you can call 336-334-7940.
Gate City Alumni Holiday Sneaker Ball Social (END DEC 06)
The NC A&T Gate City Alumni Chapter is thrilled to announce its Holiday “Sneaker Ball” Social and Scholarship Fundraiser, set for Friday, December 6, from 7-10pm, at the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum in Sedalia. Attendees are encouraged to pair their favorite sneakers with their favorite holiday attire. For tickets, visit gatecity.ncatsualumni.org. Or for more information, email gcaggiealumni@gmail.com.
GYC Winter Toy Drive (END DEC 06)
The Greensboro Youth Council’s annual Winter Toy Drive will run through Friday, December 6, in preparation for the holiday season. New and gently used toys will be accepted for children 6 months to 13 years old. Find toy-giving guidelines online. Monetary donations are also accepted. Volunteers can sign up and participate alongside GYC members. For drop-off locations, visit greensboro-nc.gov.
Bold2BU Community Student Feeding (END DEC 07)
Reset Church and Bold 2 B U Community will host free meals for currently enrolled and currently attending college students on Saturday, December 07th, from 12 noon to 2 pm, at 455 Gorrell Street in Greensboro. Students can be attending college in person and/or online. Current student ID will be required. For further information, call 336-638-1811.
Winter at Bethabara Park (END DEC 07)
Celebrate the season with Winter at Bethabara Park on Saturday, December 7, from 1:30pm until 4:30pm with a performance by Duo Licht; the sounds of a Moravian Brass Band, a first person dramatization of Sister Anna Catharina, treats, crafts, and more. Admission is FREE! For more information, call (336) 924-8191.
NC A&T Fall Commencement Ceremonies (END DEC 14)
North Carolina A&T State University will welcome two esteemed alumni as keynote speakers during its Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies. Cynthia W. Turner, class of ‘90, will deliver the Graduate College ceremony address on Friday, December 13, at 6pm at the Greensboro Coliseum. Then Marques B. McCammon, class of ’98, will deliver the address at the undergraduate ceremony on Saturday, the 14, at 9am, also at the Coliseum. For more info, visit ncat.edu.
Audition for Short Tales For Children (END DEC 14)
Creative Greensboro will hold auditions for its annual performance of “Short Tales for Children” from 6-8 pm, Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December, 14 at 2 pm, in the Stephen D. Hyers Theatre at the Greensboro Cultural Center. Children ages 7-15 are invited to try out. No experience is necessary and every child who auditions will be cast in the show. To register for an audition, visit creativegreensboro.com.
Keeley Park Adaptive Mountain Bike Trail (Disc DEC 24)
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department’s Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Unit is proud to announce that the Keeley Park Adaptive Mountain Bike Trail is open at Keeley Park, 4110 Keeley Road in McLeansville. The Trail is intentionally designed for adaptive mountain biking equipment, which is wider, longer, and heavier than two-wheeled bikes. The trail will be open to all users. For more information, visit greensboro-nc.gov.
Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Grant (Disc DEC 30)
The City of Greensboro has been selected to receive a Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, earmarked for remediation of deteriorated lead-based paint. This project is available to income-qualified homeowners and affordable properties. To be placed on an interest list for lead remediation consideration, email leadsafegso@greensboro-nc.gov.
Bold2BU Community Student Feeding (END JAN 11)
Reset Church and Bold 2 B U Community will host free meals for currently enrolled and currently attending college students on Saturday, January 11th, from 12 noon to 2 pm, at 455 Gorrell Street in Greensboro. Students can be attending college in person and/or online. Current student ID will be required. For further information, call 336-638-1811.
GSO HRC Rev Dr MLK Jr Breakfast (END JAN 20)
The City of Greensboro’s Human Rights Commission’s 39th-annual breakfast honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be held Monday, January 20, starting at 7am, at 3121 W. Gate City Blvd. This year’s theme will be “A Future of Service,” and the breakfast will recognize its third class of Everyday Champions and Civil Rights Award Winners. For more information about the breakfast, or to get tickets before the January 13th cutoff, visit greensboro-nc.gov.
NC A&T MLK Jr. Celebration Programs (END JAN 29)
The North Carolina A&T State University Annual Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Birthday Celebration & Oratory Contest will take place on Tuesday, January 28, in the Harrison Auditorium at 7pm. The following day, the Annual MLK Jr. Commemorative Program celebration will occur at 7pm in the Student Center, Deese Ballroom. While both events are free to attend, the oratory contest is only available for the N.C. A&T student community to compete and registration is required. For more information, visit ncat.edu.
Greensboro Yard Waste Collection Rules for Fall Leaves (Disc JAN 30)
As a reminder to residents about this year’s yard waste collection rules, the City of Greensboro would like you to put your fall yard waste, including leaves, in your 95-gallon gray yard waste cart, and to bag additional leaves using paper yard waste bags and/or to bundle sticks with natural twine. Up to 10 bags/bundles will be collected from the curb weekly year-round. And from November to February, crews will collect up to 15 paper bags/bundles of yard waste from the curb. You are encouraged to leave your leaves where they fall, as leaves provide important habitats for many different species. Or compost or mulch your leaves. If you need to purchase a second 95-gallon gray yard waste cart, call 336-373-2489. 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. 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.
Medicaid/CHIP Renewal
People enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP should update their contact information and check the mail for a renewal form from their Medicaid agency over the next few months. It is important to complete the renewal form and return it immediately to avoid a loss of coverage, including parents who may be renewing coverage for their children. People who have lost Medicaid or CHIP should visit HealthCare.gov to see if they are eligible to enroll in a low-cost, quality health plan.
NCBA Senior Community Service Employment Program
Recognizing that income and productivity are key to maintaining the quality of life our seniors deserve, the National Caucus & Center on Black Aging proudly provides employment training and placement services under the Senior Community Service Employment Program. In order to qualify, you must be 55 or older, unemployed, capable of performing part-time training duties, and have a family income that does not exceed 125% of the federal poverty income guidelines. Priority is given to Veterans and their qualified spouses. For further priority criteria, and to learn more about how this program could benefit you, visit NCBA-AGING.org. Or call program manager Brenda Cogdell at 336-229-6384. Direct line for the NCWorks Greensboro Office is 336-297-9444 ext. 202, and direct line for the NCWorks High Point Training Office is 336-882-4141 ext. 8502.
Free Computer Classes at the Library
Free computer classes are back at the Greensboro Public Library. Classes at the Central Library are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Several branch locations offer classes as well. Seating is limited, and advance registration is required. To register, call 336-335-5430. Or for complete details, including dates and times, check out the Library’s online calendar by visiting greensborolibrary.org.
Progressive Toastmasters
Progressive Toastmasters will be meeting on Tuesdays from 5:45-6:45 pm. This is an opportunity to improve the quality of your presentations, impromptu speaking skills, and of course networking! Everyone is welcome to Toastmasters weekly meetings. For further details or the Zoom registration link, please contact Gail Torres at gail2813@aol.com.
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.
Guilford County Schools
Guilford County School’s youth crisis hotline, 336-332-7295, is currently open to students dealing with anxiety, depression, abuse, suicidal thoughts, hunger, or any other form of crisis. For emergency, you should still call 911. Additionally, the GCS general information line, 336-332-7290, can be used Monday through Friday from 8 am – 7 pm.
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.
Styrofoam Recycling
While foam and Styrofoam aren’t recyclable in Greensboro’s recycling program, residents and businesses that want to recycle foam may now bring it to 1310 W. Gate City Blvd. Foam dropped off at this location will be made into picture frames and molding in New Jersey. Proceeds from the sale of foam will go back to support Tiny House Community Development’s efforts to reduce homelessness in the Triad. For more info, call 919-622-3303.
Glass Recycling
The City of Greensboro is no longer accepting glass, large plastic items, pots and pans, and shredded paper in its recycling program. Visit greensboro-nc.gov/recycle for locations you can recycle glass going forward.
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.