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Did You Know?
Memorial Day Closings, Trash/Recycling Schedule Changes
City offices and facilities are closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. There is no garbage, recycling, bulk trash, yard waste, or appliance collections on that day. Instead, Monday's collections take place Tuesday, May 31, and Tuesday's collections take place Wednesday, June 1. For more information, call 373-CITY (2489).
City Pools Opening Soon
The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of ways to stay cool this summer. City pools open weekends starting Saturday, May 28, and the regular weekday schedules begin Monday, June 13. Pools are available for public swimming, lap swimming, classes, swim teams, and more.
Grimsley and Smith high schools have indoor pools open for public swimming. Outdoor pools are Lindley, Peeler, Warnersville, and Windsor.
Other swimming facilities include Smith Senior Center Pool for adults age 55 and older, Bur-Mil Family Aquatic Center, Barber Park Sprayground, and Hagan-Stone Park's Camp Joy Pool.
Visit online for a list of locations, phone numbers, fees, and hours.
Library's Summer Reading Program Begins June 1
Sign up for Summer Reading at your nearest branch of the Greensboro Public Library starting June 1 to enjoy this year's theme, "One World, Many Stories." Children keep a log of the books they read or that are read to them. The program offers something for toddlers to teens, along with prizes and fun designed to keep them reading through the summer. Prize drawings include tickets to Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe and the NC Zoo, coupons for free food and ice cream, and more.
For more information, visit your local branch of the library.
Parisian Promenade is June 5
Visit the sights, scenes, and smells of an afternoon in Paris amidst a garden of blooms from 1-5 pm Sunday, June 5, at the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden, 1105 Hobbs Rd.
The free event features sidewalk artists, live music, a sidewalk café, children's activities, a poodle parade, and more. For more information, call Greensboro Beautiful Inc. at 373-2199.
Community Forum Focuses on Seniors
The Greensboro Commission on the Status of Women hosts a free community forum for seniors about making informed decisions from 9 am to 3 pm Wednesday, June 15, at Smith Recreation Center, 2401 Fairview St.
Topics include wills and estate planning, elder law, power of attorney, retirement living, wellness, senior safety, domestic violence, and education. Blood pressure checks and cholesterol screening will also be offered free of charge.
For more information, contact the City's Human Relations Department at 373-2038.
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| City Council Action Wrap-Up | |
City budget includes solutions to limit impact
During the May 17 City Council meeting, City Manager Rashad Young presented the recommended budget for fiscal year 2011-12. The budget includes $13 million in budget solutions for the upcoming year, with $9.5 million in reductions and another $3.3 million in revenue enhancements. The recommendations were designed to limit the impact on the City's service delivery to residents and no tax or water rate increase was proposed. City Council will hold a work session to discuss the budget on Tuesday, May 24, and a public hearing for residents to speak on budget items is scheduled as part of City Council's meeting on Tuesday, June 7. The budget is scheduled to be voted on by Council on Tuesday, June 21. For more information, visit the City's budget process page online.
In other action, Council narrowed the list of companies bidding for the City's waste management services. Council selected Gate City Waste Services and Waste Industries Inc. as the finalists for the contract and is expected to make a final decision within the next 30 days.
Council also approved an ordinance amendment regarding the next phase of energy improvements to be made to City buildings and operations. The $1 million energy savings contract will save the City over $1.3 million during the next 12 years.
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for 5:30 pm on Tuesday, June 7, 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. |
| MUSEP Kicks Off Summer Concert Series |
Bring the family for music in the park
Get out your lawn chairs, bring the family, and relax at Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park (MU SEP). It's back and better than ever! From Sunday, June 5, through Sunday, August 28, you'll enjoy some of the finest performing ensembles in the area, all free of charge.
From swing, jazz, and blues to classical, beach, and bluegrass, people of all ages will find a rhythm they like. Pack a picnic and bring the whole family for this time-honored tradition.
For the complete MUSEP schedule and locations, visit the website or call the City Arts Music Center at 373-2547.
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| City Academy Now Accepting Applications |
Greensboro residents may apply for the public education program
The City is preparing for its seventh annual free program Government Works: A City Academy, with registration opening June 1.
Classes are held weekly from 5:45-9 pm from September 1 through November 10, with graduation slated for November 15 during the City Council meeting. The program also offers extra evening and Saturday elective Greensboro Police sessions.
City Academy is open to Greensboro residents. Twenty-five people representing all City Council districts and various backgrounds will be selected. Participants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to attend 80 percent of classes, and submit a written statement of desire to participate.
Activities include a simulated "balanced budget" exercise, tour of the Guilford Metro 9-1-1 center, and other interactive opportunities at City facilities.
To apply for the fall session, visit online or call the City's Community Relations office at 373-2723. Deadline to apply is July 15.
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| Bur-Mil National Trails Day is June 4 |
Day begins with Trail Mix 5K Race
The National Trails Day Festival is from 7 am to 12 noon Saturday, June 4, at Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd.
The annual event features the Trail Mix 5K Race on a course that is part paved greenway and part natural surface trail. Register online or the day of the race beginning at 7 am. The 3.1-mile race begins at 8 am. The first 50 people to register will receive free running socks.
During the festival, enjoy a five- or 10-mile guided hike, guided nature walk, mountain biking clinic and ride, vendor fair, fitness clinic, geocaching adventure hike, and live music.
For more information, call 373-3816 or visit online.
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| City Offers Property Ownership Seminars June 1 and 4 |
Events focus on loss prevention for inherited property
The City is hosting two free housing seminars for residents who have inherited homes or property to help prevent home and property loss. The seminars are from 6-8 pm Wednesday, June 1, and from 9 am to 2 pm Saturday, June 4, at Central Library, 219 N. Church St. Pre-registration is required for both.
Speakers, including nonprofit attorneys and City staff, will focus the discussion on loss prevention for inherited property, deeds, the mortgage foreclosure process, ordinances, maintaining rental property, securing empty houses, tax information, preparing wills, and powers of attorney. The June 4 seminar includes vendors and additional programs focusing on homeownership programs and energy efficiency.
The City is hosting these seminars in partnership with the NC Housing Coalition. To register before the day of the event, call 373-4146. For more information, contact Rhonda Enoch at 373-4147. |
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