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Did You Know?
City Observes Independence Day
On Monday, July 4, City offices are closed in observance of Indpendence Day. For a complete listing of service closing throughout the city go to
www.greensboro-nc.gov.
Fun Fourth Finale and Fireworks Spectacular
Celebrate the grand finale of the Fun Fourth festival at the White Oak Amphitheatre, Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Monday, July 4, from
7:30-10 pm. Admission and parking are free. The evening includes a concert by the Philharmonia Orchestra with the theme of "Stars and Stripes Forever," an address by Congressman Howard Coble, and a grand finale with fireworks. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Rain date is Tuesday, July 5. Follow cancelation and weather delays on Twitter @Fun4thGSO.
Annual Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament is
August 1
Crime Stoppers' 19th annual Golf Tournament takes place Monday, August 1, at Forest Oaks Country Club. Cost is $75 per player; $300 for a team. Hole sponsorships are available for $150. Entry fees include green fees, lunch, beverages, and door prizes. All proceeds from the tournament go to its rewards fund. For more information,
call 336-574-4020.
Fall Youth Football Registration Underway
Registration for fall Youth Football league is June 20 through July 15 and takes place at various sites throughout the community. League play is open to ages 7-12 in two divisions: Pee Wees (ages 7-9) and Mites (ages 10-12). Ages are determined as of October 16. Players are assigned to teams based on the district in which they reside. At registration, parents must provide a valid copy of the player's birth certificate and the Parent's Association for Youth Sports (PAYS) card for verification. The league fee is $50 per player and must be paid at the time of registration. Registration is from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mondays through Fridays at the Athletics Office, 501 Yanceyville St., and alternate locations and times. Late registration takes place from 10 am to 12 noon Saturday, August 6, at the Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion,1500 Dan's Rd. For more information, call 336-373-2457.
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| City Council Action Wrap-Up | |
City Council approves 2011-12 budget
At its June 21 meeting, Greensboro City Council approved the City's 2011-12 fiscal year budget. With the new budget, the City's tax and water rates will remain the same and there will be no fees charged for household hazardous waste services. Among a series of changes approved within the budget and set to become effective July 1, an increase in parking fees in downtown parking decks and an increase in parking violation fines are included.
The parking decks will remain free for the first hour of parking during business hours, but a $2 fee will be charged for parking in the decks after 9 pm. The new parking fee will help offset the costs for cleaning and providing security in the decks. Meanwhile, parking violations increase from $25 to $35 in illegal parking zones and fire lane parking fines will be $50.
Council also approved a study to determine the feasibility of converting the one-lane section of Greene Street to two-way. The conversion would make it more convenient for downtown travel.
City Council's next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, July 19, 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. |
| City Academy Application Deadline Approaching |
Seventh annual free program registration is open
The City is preparing for its seventh annual free program Government Works: A City Academy. Weekly classes are 5:45-9 pm from September 1 through November 10, with graduation on November 15 during the City Council meeting. Additionally, the program offers extra evening and Saturday elective Greensboro Police sessions. Activities include a simulated "balanced budget" exercise, tour of the Guilford Metro 9-1-1 center, and other intertactive opportunties at CIty facilities. Deadline for applying is July 15.
Twenty-five people representing all City Council districts and various backgrounds will be selected. Participants must be 18 years of age or older, a Greensboro resident, attend 80 percent of classes, and submit a written statement of desire to participate.
To apply for the fall session, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov or call the City's Community Relations office at 336-373-2723. |
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| City Adapts New Water Treatment Process |
City changes water treatment process to chloramines
On July 25, the City will change its current water treatment process from chlorine to chloramines to meet new federal regulatory drinking water standards. The new standards require water utilities to maintain lower concentration levels of disinfection by-products (DBPs). DBPs are formed when chlorine mixes with organic material naturally found in lakes.
Chloraminated water is safe for drinking, bathing, cooking, and all other daily water uses. However, there are three groups that need to take special precautions when using chloraminated water: kidney dialysis patients, fish, pond and amphibian owners, and specialized businesses using highly treated water. Dialysis centers and medical facilities have been notified of the change.
Chloraminated water is harmful to fish in a similar manner, and must be removed or neutralized before it enters the bloodstream. Local pet supply stores should be able to provide additional details, and specialized business owners using highly treated water are encouraged to contact their equipment or manufacturer suppliers for guidance.
For more information on the conversion, call the City at 336-373-2489 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/water. |
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National Night Out Planning Meetings Underway |
Attend City events to learn how to keep neighborhoods safe
Communities throughout Greensboro will join cities across the nation in celebrating the 28th annual National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, August 2, and to prepare for the event, community kick-off meetings have been scheduled.
This year, each police district will partner with its residents to plan the neighborhood events for NNO. The Greensboro Police Department (GPD) encourages residents to participate in the meetings to help make this event educational, meaningful, and fun. Scheduled meetings are as follows:
Central Division
Wednesday, June 22, at 6 pm
Kitchen Operations Center
2602 S. Elm-Eugene St.
Lake Townsend Room
Contact: Officer M.L. Daniel,
Office 336-373-4645, Cell 336-430-6533
Eastern Division
Wednesday, July 6, at 6 pm
Maple Street Substation
1106 Maple St.
Community Room
Contact: Officer S.R. Little
Office 336-373-4916, Cell 336-451-2183
Southern Division
Thursday, July 7, at 6:30 pm
Kitchen Operations Center
2602 S. Elm-Eugene St.
Lake Townsend Room
Contact: Officer K.S. Miller
Office 336-333-6653, Cell 336-430-6308
Western Division
Monday, July 11, at 6 pm
Western Division Substation
300 S. Swing Rd.
Community Room
Contact: Officer S.P. Roberts
Office 336-373-7707, Cell 336-430-6445 |
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Heckle the Pump Contest Underway |
Greensboro Transit Authority encourages public Ttansportation
The Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) invites the public to submit their best jokes about the gas pump, fuel prices, or their personal automobile in support of the GTA contest, "Heckle the Pump."
The winner with the best joke receives a "Heckle the Pump" Experience: tickets to see national stand-up comedian Martin Lawrence, dinner for two, and a pair of 31-day GTA transit passes. The best jokes will be displayed on GTA buses, GTA's website and on GTA's social media sites.
Submission deadline is July 15 at www.ridegta.com, or on GTAs Facebook, or Twitter pages.
For more information, contact Kevin Elwood at 336-412-6309.
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