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Did You Know?
March Edition of
City Connections
The March edition of City Connections, Channel 13's award-winning monthly program, is now online. Topics covered include City budget and police department information,
NeighborWoods grants, the Adopt-a-Street program, new fire stations and more.
Greensboro Youth Council Spring Membership Drive Begins
The Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) spring membership drive takes place March 7 through April 7. Orientation meetings for all interested Guilford County high school students are at 6-6:30 pm on March 10, 24, and April 7, at the GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St.
To join GYC, students are required to attend an orientation meeting, fill out an application, and volunteer 10 hours of service through GYC. Once a member, students must volunteer a certain number of hours each month during the school year to remain in good standing.
GYC provides volunteer and leadership opportunities through the planning and implementation of service projects, which include Big Sweep, Camille's Magic Closet and the GYC Carnival. For more information or to receive an application, go online or call 336-373-2738.
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| City Council Action Wrap-Up | |
Council agrees to changes in real estate sign ordinance
At its March 1 meeting, Greensboro City Council approved changes to the ordinance regulating the use of weekend real estate signs. Council voted to reduce the restriction on sign location and simplify the violation fines. Under the old ordinance, real estate signs posted at street corners had to be at least 20 feet from an intersection. The new ordinance does not regulate the distance from intersections, but does hold those responsible for displaying the signs to be sure they do not obstruct or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Meanwhile, fines for violating the sign ordinance are now $50 per occurrence.
In other action, Council approved multiple agenda items that set into motion plans to develop a small park and playground in the Village at Northside community. Council approved the purchase of the land and a contract with KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit organization, to build the playground on Kay Street.
The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 15, at 5:30 pm in the Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St. To view past meetings, visit City Council's video archive page.
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| City's FY 2011-12 Budget Process Underway | |
Community budget meetings planned
The City's fiscal year 2011-12 budget planning process has begun and City Council and staff members will be meeting to discuss the upcoming budget through May. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts on the budget by attending any of the scheduled community budget meetings and by completing an online comment form. To learn more about the budget meetings, or to leave a comment about a budget-related topic, visit the budget process page on the City's website. |
| Library Hosts Teen Tech Week | |
Technology Fair on March 11 highlights activities
A free week-long event designed to give young  people the opportunity to celebrate and experience advances in technology invades the Greensboro library system this week. Teen Tech Week culminates with a technology fair Friday, March 11, from 4-7 pm, at Central Library, 219 N. Church St.
Activities at various Library branches include hands-on opportunities for teenagers to learn more about robots, computers and NASA technology. The tech fair offers a flight simulator, gaming, computers and networking, and 3D technology. Funding for the fair is provided, in part, through a $1,000 grant from the Time Warner Cable "Connect a Million Minds" initiative. |
| Lake Townsend Hosts Bass Tournament March 12 | |
First place winner earns 50 percent of total entry fees
On Saturday, March 12, the Greensboro Watershed Parks w ill host the first one-person bass tournament of the year at Lake Townsend, 6332 Lake Townsend Rd., in Browns Summit. The entry fee is $25, along with an additional $10 for entry in the "Big Fish" pot. The tournament begins at 7 am, with weigh-in at 3 pm. Cash prizes will be determined by the total number of anglers registered. The first place winner will receive 50 percent of the entry fees, second place receives 20 percent, and third place will receive 10 percent. All winners will be awarded a plaque. To register, stop by Lake Higgins, Lake Brandt, or Lake Townsend. For more information, call Lake Townsend at 336-373-3694. |
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