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- Keeley Park Phase II Groundbreaking will be December 18
Greensboro Parks and Recreation will hold a groundbreaking celebration for Phase II of Keeley Park from 10-11 am, Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 4110 Keeley Rd., McLeansville. Residents are invited to see renderings of the park improvements, which will...
- Lake Townsend Hosts Winter Waterfowl Pontoon Rides December through April
Greensboro Parks and Recreation will offer winter waterfowl scouting pontoon boat rides at 3 pm December 15; January 5 and 19, February 2 and 16; March 15; and April 1 at Lake Townsend, 6332 Lake Townsend Rd., Browns Summit. Cost is $7 per person....
- Smith Active Adult Center Receives State Certification
The Mabel D. Smith Active Adult Center received its five year re-certification as a “Center of Excellence” by the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services. Centers of Excellence provide exemplary services and opportunities to their...
- Youth Auditions for “Short Tales for Children” Scheduled for December 13-14
The Drama Center Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for “Short Tales for Children” from 6-7 pm, Friday, December 13, at the Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center, 1700 N. Orchard St., and from 1:30-3 pm, Saturday, December 14, in the Stephen D....
- Parks and Recreation Publishes “Discover Greensboro” Magazine
Greensboro Parks and Recreation has published its new magazine, “Discover Greensboro,” the department’s guide to programs, activities, special events, and facilities. The Winter-Spring 2020 issue, which covers January through May, is available online...
- City Closes Offices / Facilities for Thanksgiving Holiday
City of Greensboro offices and facilities are closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. The following services and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule: No garbage, recycling, bulk trash,...
- Lake Higgins Stocks Hatchery Pond with Trout November 14
The Taylor Turner Hatchery Pond at Lake Higgins Park will be open for fishing after the trout stocking in the afternoon of Thursday, November 14. The pond will be open for fishing that same day. Lake Higgins Park is located at 4235 Hamburg Mill...
- Auditions for New Play Project Winner December 2-3
The Drama Center will hold auditions for the New Play Project winner “Bags of Skin,” by Pete Turner, at 7 pm, Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, December 3, at the Stephen D. Hyers Theatre. Perusal scripts available upon request. For more information,...
- City Announces Final Step for Completion of Downtown Greenway
The Downtown Greenway, a 4-mile walking and biking trail around downtown Greensboro, is set to begin construction in 2020 on its final stage, the western segment. “This is truly exciting news as we can now close the gap and complete the Downtown...
- The Drama Center Presents “Twelfth Night” November 21-24
The Drama Center presents a teen production of William Shakespeare’s gender bending comedy “Twelfth Night,” November 21-24 in the Stephen D. Hyers Theatre at Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. Shows are Thursday at 6:30 pm, Friday and...
- Celebrate the Season with City-sponsored Holiday Events
Greensboro offers a wide range of special events and activities this holiday season, including Thanksgiving events, winter festivals, New Year's events for children and adults, musical performances, kids' crafts, and giving...
- Bicentennial Garden Hosts First Clinic at North Carolina’s Only Regulation Petanque Courts November 18
Greensboro Parks and Recreation and Carolina Petanque will host a training clinic at the new petanque courts at the Tanger Bicentennial Garden from 1-5 pm, Monday, November 18, 1105 Hobbs Rd. Adults and children are encouraged to attend. Equipment...
- Veterans Day Parade Set for November 9
The Firth Annual Greensboro Honors Veterans Parade takes place in downtown Greensboro at noon on Saturday, November 9. The parade honors all veterans, as well as active duty personnel and Gold Star families, of Guilford County. The Greensboro History...
- City Closes Offices and Facilities for Veterans Day
City offices are closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The following services and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule: No garbage, recycling, bulk trash, yard waste, or appliance collections take place on Monday,...
- Children’s Theatre Presents Free Performance of Touring Show “The Fisherman and His Wife”
The Drama Center Children’s Theatre will present a free preview performance of the touring show “The Fisherman and His Wife, at 7:30 pm, Friday, November 15, at the Stephen D. Hyers Theatre, 200 N. Davie St. The touring show is designed to...
- Fall 2019 OPUS Concert Series Begins November 8
http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/arts-culture/the-music-center/opus-concert-series
- City Promotes Awareness and Importance of US Census 2020
The 2020 US Census is a national survey conducted every 10 years, as mandated by the US Constitution, to count every resident in the United States. Federal law protects the confidentiality of everyone who fills out a census questionnaire. All...
- Caldcleugh Hosts Squash Cooking Class November 19
The Caldcleugh Organic Outreach Garden presents “Squash, Spice and Everything Nice,” a cooking class, 6:30-7:30 pm, Tuesday, November 19, at the Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center, 1700 Orchard St. This class is free, with a suggested donation of...
- Griffin Dog Park Opening Postposed
*** October 24 UPDATE: Due to expected inclement weather, the grand opening has been postponed to a yet-to-be determined future date. *** Greensboro Parks and Recreation will host a celebratory grand opening for the new dog park at Griffin...
- Keeley Park Disc Golf Course Grand Opening and Tournament Scheduled for November 2
Greensboro Parks and Recreation will celebrate the unveiling of its new, professionally designed Keeley Park disc golf course with the Fall Back Classic, a fun and casual disc golf tournament, from 9 am to 2 pm, Saturday, November 2 at 4100 Keeley...
- Downtown Greenway Showcases Artists' Proposals for New Public Art
The Downtown Greenway has chosen four artists as finalists for the Freedom Cornerstone , to be built near Murrow Boulevard and Gate City Boulevard. Presentations from each of the artists about their work and their vision for designing the...
- The Drama Center Presets “Stage Fright! An Evening of Short Horror Plays”
The Drama Center presents, “Stage Fright! An Evening of Short Horror Plays” by local playwrights. Performances will be held at 6:30 pm Thursday, October 24; 8 pm, Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, and 2 pm Sunday, October 27, at...
- Youth Basketball Registration is Now Underway
Greensboro Parks and Recreation youth basketball registration is now underway for children ages 5-16 at all community recreation centers except Trotter.ccc Regular season games will begin in January. Children will be placed on teams based...
- Teen Auditions for “Twelfth Night” October 14-15
The Drama Center will hold auditions for actors ages 13-18 for its next show, a shortened version of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” 5:30-7:30 pm, October 14 and 15 in the Stephen D. Hyers Theatre at Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie...
- The Drama Center Presents “The Princess and the Goblin” October 25-27
The Drama Center presents “The Princess and the Goblin,” 7:30 pm. Friday, October 25; 11 am and 2 pm Saturday, October 26, and 2 pm Sunday, October 27, in the Odell Auditorium at Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St. Tickets are $8 and can be...
- Sportsplex Reopens October 7
The Greensboro Sportsplex’s floor resurfacing and other maintenance projects are nearly complete. The facility will reopen to the public Monday, October 7. Fall and winter hours for the Sportsplex are 9 am to 10 pm weekdays and 9 am to 6 pm...
- City Seeks Residents’ Opinions of E-scooters and Other Micromobility Devices
Greensboro Department of Transportation (GDOT) is surveying residents about micromobility as it reevaluates its electric scooter pilot program. Residents can take the survey online. GDOT will include the survey results in a report about this...
- English & Spanish Videos Available About US Census 2020 Questions
US Census 2020 is coming soon and it’s important to all Greensboro residents because this census count affects how much federal funding our city gets for various programs for the next 10 years. But what is this citizenship question people have been...
- Caldcleugh Hosts Arugula Cooking Class October 15
The Caldcleugh Organic Outreach Garden presents “Arugula: More than Just Salads,” a cooking class, 6:30-7:30 pm, Tuesday, October 15, at the Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center, 1700 Orchard St. This class is free, with a suggested donation of $5....
- Participatory Budgeting Draws Record Number of Voters; Voting Ends October 31
A record number of residents have participated in this year’s Participatory Budgeting (PB) Greensboro Cycle 3 voting. More than 2,400 residents aged 14 and older have voted how to spend $100,000 in City funds in their City Council District since...
- Celebrate Halloween 2019 with the City of Greensboro
Enjoy the Halloween season with the following free City of Greensboro-sponsored festivals and dances, theater, fun activities for kids and teens, craft classes for all ages, and children’s storytimes. All events and activities are free unless...
- Children’s Theater Presents “The Pirate’s Jules” October 11-12, 18-19
The Drama Center is expanding its Children’s Theater program to include a new series of interactive plays for young audiences and their families, beginning with “The Pirate’s Jules” at 9:30 am, October 11, 12, 18 and 19 in the Stephen D. Hyers...
- Brown Recreation Center Hosts Financial Education Class October 14
Brown Recreation Center, along with Financial Education Partners, will host a free financial seminar from 6:30-7:30 pm, Monday, October 14, at the center, 302 E. Vandalia Rd. This session will help adults become more fiscally fit and...
- The Drama Center Offers Discount for Fall Theatre Education Classes
The Drama Center will offer its fall theatre education classes for the discount price of $50 each. The regular cost is $90-95. Register online. Fall Courses: Time for Technique Mondays 7-8:30 pm, September 23 to November 18 Ages 13 and up Serious...
- Adult Basketball Registration Now Underway
Greensboro Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 Women’s and Men’s Adult Basketball League. Participants for both leagues must be 18 years old. Registration ends October 31. Register online. For the Women’s League...
- City Census Web Page Adds Printable Fliers for Public Use
To help you find basic information about the upcoming US Census 2020, the City has published this Web page with facts and links from official federal and state census-related websites. On this page, you will find commonly asked questions...
- Parks and Recreation Launches Girls Volleyball League
Greensboro Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Piedmont Volleyball Club, will offer a new volleyball program for girls at Griffin Recreation Center this fall. The program costs $50 for 11-14-year-olds and $35 for...
- Parks and Recreation Unveils Participatory Budgeting Mural at September 21 Block Party
Residents are invited to a block party to celebrate the City’s latest place-making mural, located at the Windsor Recreation Center, 12-4 pm, Saturday, September 21, 1601 E. Gate City Blvd. This free event will feature music, art projects, and fun for...
- Parks and Recreation Receives Marvin Collins Planning Award
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department has been selected as the recipient of a 2019 North Carolina Marvin Collins Planning Award from the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (NC-APA) in the “Outstanding Planning Award...
- Start Smart Basketball for Kids 3-5 Begins October 14
Registration is now underway for Greensboro Start Smart basketball for kids 3-5. The cost is $30 per child for a six-week session. Register online. There are four sessions available: Mondays, 7:30-8:30 pm, at Lewis Recreation Center, 3110...
- US Census Undercounted Populations Poster Available
The mission of the US Census 2020 is to count every person living in the US regardless of age, race and citizenship status. On April 1, 2020, every US household should count everyone who lives and sleeps there most of the time. Sounds simple,...
- Caldcleugh Hosts ‘Surprising Food Combinations’ Class September 24
The Caldcleugh Organic Outreach Garden presents “Surprising Food Combinations” a cooking class, from 6:30-7:30 pm, Tuesday, September 24 at the Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center, 1700 Orchard St. This class is free, with a suggested donation of...
- Legal Services for Seniors (12/05/2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Attorney Jennifer Wilson with Legal Aid of NC provides free legal services to eligible seniors on the first Thursday of each month by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 1-877-579-7562.
- Preschool Nature Program (12/05/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/the-lakes/lake-higgins
- Medicare Insurance Counseling (SHIIP) (12/06/2019 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Volunteers with the Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) provide free counseling for Medicare beneficiaries each Friday afternoon and Saturday morning at Smith Active Adult Center, by appointment only. To schedule an...
- Cyanotypes - Botanical Printing and Dyeing Workshop Series (12/07/2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/the-lakes/lake-higgins
- Grief Support Group (12/09/2019 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
The Grief Support Group meets each Monday evening, and is free and open to the public. For more information, call 336-373-7564.
- Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (12/11/2019 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
Join the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Commission for their monthly meeting. This nine-member commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Parks and Recreation Department and Greensboro City Council, and as a liaison between these...