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City Offices Closed for Good Friday
The City of Greensboro offices and facilities will be closed Friday, April 22, in observance of Good Friday.
Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule Change
There will be no trash or recycling collection on Friday, April 22, in observance of Good Friday. Collection day will be one day earlier. Thursday collections will take place Wednesday, April 20, and Friday collections will take place Thursday, April 21. For more information, call 336-373-CITY (2489).
Community Budget Meetings Presentation Available for Review
A PowerPoint presentation about FY 2011-12 budget issues is now available for review online at www.greensboro-nc.gov/budgetprocess. Upcoming community budget meetings and locations include:
District 3: April 11, 6 pm, Natural Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Dr.
District 5: April 28, 6:30 pm, Trotter Recreation Center, 3906 Betula St., and May 12, 6:30 pm, Oak Ridge Meadows Clubhouse, 5400 Sportime Place
Fire Department to Test Fire Hydrants
The Greensboro Fire Department will conduct its semiannual fire hydrant testing April 1-May 1 during normal operating hours. All city hydrants will be tested to ensure they work and produce the required water pressure when needed.
Opening hydrants can cause temporary water discoloration in nearby homes, which is not harmful, and can be cleared up by running the water for a few minutes.
If you see a hydrant that is out of service or not working properly, contact the City of Greensboro Water Resources Department at 336-373-2033. The Fire Department tests the hydrants, but does not maintain them.
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| City Council Action Wrap-Up |
Council approves multiple agreements with Guilford County
At its April 5 meeting, Greensboro City Council approved a request from the Natural Science Center to expedite a $310,000 improvement to the facility's parking lot. Thanks to large attendance at many of the Center's national exhibits, the request was approved to create a larger parking area for attendees.
In addition, Council approved its agreements with Guilford County on tax collection, the library system, and animal control. Under the new agreements, which total $963,000 annually, the County will continue to collect property taxes from Greensboro residents. The agreements also require the County to take full responsibility of the Guilford County Animal Shelter and animal control, at an annual cost to the City of $713,000 and $508,000 respectively. Meanwhile, the County will pay $1.45 million each year toward the operation of the Greensboro Public Library System.
The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 19, at 5:30 pm in the Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St.
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| Fair Housing Month Program Offered April 18 | |
HUD Deputy Secretary Ron Sims to speak
In recognition of Fair Housing Month, the City of Greensboro's Human Relations Department (HRD) is planning a program Monday, A pril 18, featuring guest speaker Deputy Secretary Ron Sims from US Housing and Urban Development in Washington, DC. The day's events, which are free and open to the public, begin with registration at 8:30 am at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, 134 S. Elm St.
Sims is the second most senior official at HUD and is nationally recognized for his work in homelessness, urban development, and affordable housing.
An afternoon session on fair housing training will begin at 2 pm and will cover the Fair Housing Act and the Greensboro Fair Housing Ordinance. The event is sponsored by the City of Greensboro Human Relations Department and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. For more information, contact HRD's Robert Nunn at 336-373-2038. |
| Citywide Egg Hunt Set for April 16 |
Greensboro Parks and Recreation is holding its annual "Easter Eggstravaganza" citywide egg hunt for children ages 1-10 Saturday, April 16 from 10 am to 2 pm at Jaycee Park football fields, 3110 Forest Lawn Dr.
An egg hunt will be held for three age groups: ages 1-4 at 11 am, ages 5-7 at 12 noon, and ages 8-10 at 1 pm. Children should bring their own baskets. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures. The free event will also feature music, games, prizes, inflatables, food, and more. For more information, contact Linda Marsh at 336-274-3470.
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| GYC Seeks Volunteers for May Carnival |
The Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) needs Guilford County high school student volunteers and local bands  for its GYC Carnival May 10-15 at the Greensboro Coliseum. Opportunities include ticket sales, face painting, and working booths, the maze, inflatables, and more. Volunteers can earn free ride passes, admission, and other incentives.
Volunteer applications may be mailed or delivered to the GYC office at 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro, NC 27405, by 5 pm on April 15. Applications are also available by calling the GYC office at 336-373-2738, or by going online.
GYC also needs local bands to compete in the Battle of the Bands contest for a $500 cash prize on Saturday, May 14, from 1-7 pm. Bands must submit an audiocassette tape or CD and $20 registration fee to participate. Registration deadline is April 13. Space is limited and music must be appropriate for all ages.
Local dance troupes, choral groups, martial arts schools, gymnastics teams, and other performers may also submit requests to perform at the carnival. No registration fee is required.
For more information, call the GYC office at 336-373-2740. |
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| Youth First Holds Mother's Day Essay Contest |
Parks and Recreation Department's Youth First program is hosting its annual Mother's Day Essay Contest for all Guilford County middle school students. One-page essays titled "An Ode to My Mom" are a great way for students to tell their mothers how much they love and appreciate them.
Entries should include author's name, school, and phone number. Winners receive gift certificates for dinner for the student and his or her mother. Essays should be submitted to the Youth First office by Tuesday, April 26, by mail to Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Rd., Greensboro, NC 27407 or by fax to Youth First at 336-373-2128.
For more information, call 336-373-2934 or visit online.
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