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Did You Know?
March Spotlight Segment
Tune in to City Connections to watch the Spotlight segment. March's Spotlight focuses on the Guilford County JobLink Career Center and its efforts to better prepare Greensboro residents for tomorrow's workforce. City Connections airs daily at 9:30 am, 8 pm, and 11 pm, on cable channel 13.
Historical Museum Hosts Documentary on Jewish Life
Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina, an exhibit documenting the history of Jewish life in North Carolina, opens at the Greensboro Historical Museum on April 3. Admission is free. Down Home recounts the personal stories of Jewish immigrants to our state and their contributions to North Carolina's economic, social, cultural and educational welfare.
Photo Contest Wraps Up March 31
The deadline to enter photographs in the City's new website photo contest is Thursday, March 31. Winning photographs will be added to the City's new website this summer. Find out more details and enter here.
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| City Council Action Wrap-Up | |
Council approves Horse Pen Creek Rd. improvements
During its meeting on March 15, Greensboro City Council authorized improvements to Horse Pen Creek Rd., between New Garden Rd. and Battleground Ave. The improvements include widening the road to four lanes, with a median, and bicycle lanes and sidewalks on both sides. The project is estimated to cost $28 million and is part of the voter-approved 2008 Transportation Bond Funds.
Council also approved a joint-annexation agreement between the City of Greensboro and the Town of Jamestown. The agreement, not yet formally adopted, would shift land to the Jamestown side of the boundary along Mackay Rd., along portions of High Point Rd. and Grandover Pkwy. Meanwhile, land would be shifted to the Greensboro boundary along the new alignment of High Point Rd. and a portion of Guilford College Rd. The joint-annexation would better define the boundaries of both municipalities and aid in future residential and commercial development within those jurisdictions.
In other action, the Carolina's Section of the Professional Golfers' Association of America was granted a 40-year lease and three acres of land at Bryan Park. The organization and its eight employees are relocating to Greensboro from Myrtle Beach, SC. In addition, Council agreed to meet with five companies that submitted waste management services proposals for a preliminary evaluation and review during its work session on Tuesday, March 22, at 1 pm.
The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 5, at 5:30 pm in the Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St. |
| Celebrate with Greensboro Beautiful | |
Earth Day and Gateway Gardens events planned
Greensboro Beautiful Inc. has several events on tap for the coming weeks that give residents an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. On Saturday, April 2, Greensboro Beautiful hosts its annual Great American Cleanup in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers are needed from 9 am to 12 noon to help clean up litter and trash scattered around community parks, streams, streets and thoroughfares. Advance registration is required by contacting the Greensboro Beautiful office at 336-373-2199. On Sunday, April 10, from 2-5 pm, Greensboro residents are invited to celebrate the completion of Phase I of Gateway Gardens, on the corner of E. Lee and Florida streets. The event schedule includes guest speakers, food and entertainment, and attendees will have the opportunity to visit Greensboro's newest public garden. |
| Greensboro Youth Council Collecting Prom Dresses | |
Camille's Magic Closet set to open April 9
Greensboro Parks and Recreation's Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) is collecting new and gently-used prom dresses, shoes and accessories for the fourth annual Camille's Magic Closet. Camille's Magic Closet provides formal wear for low-income teenage girls throughout the community for prom night. Donations can be dropped off through March 31 at the GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Monday through Thursday, from 10 am to 6 pm, and Fridays, from 10 am to 5 pm. The closet will open on Saturday, April 9. For more information, contact the GYC office at 336-373-2740. |
| New Energy Efficiency Program Offered | |
Rebates provided for energy assessments, improvements
 The City has launched a program to assist residential and commercial property owners in making energy efficient upgrades to their homes and businesses. The Early Adopters Program is an element of a $5 million BetterBuildings grant awarded to the City by the Department of Energy. To participate in the program, property owners must first have an energy assessment of their building conducted by a BPI or RESNET certified professional. Once completed, owners must submit a copy of the assessment along with an Early Adopters application to the City for approval. If approved, the City will rebate 50 percent of the cost of the assessment, up to $150 for single-family homes. After the assessment rebate is approved, recommended energy upgrades should be completed by a contractor. If enough improvements are made to make a building 15 percent more energy efficient, the City will then rebate 20 percent of the total cost of the home improvements, up to $4,000 for single-family homes. Rebate amounts for other types of buildings, including multi-family and commercial properties, are also available. More information about the program can be found online. |
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