This and more City of Greensboro announcements.
WHAT: Students, first responders, and concerned business owners partner to present a live crash scenario designed to illustrate the dangers of texting and driving. The live texting and crash scene response features first responders and support personnel managing the fatal accident: the actions are incredibly realistic.
The live crash scenario is preceded by four short videos written by and starring drama students from Grimsley High School. Through these vignettes, the students share glimpses into the life their peer who dies while texting and driving. The videos aired on the school’s closed circuit television.
WHEN: March 27, 2013 2:15-3:15 pm (weather permitting)
WHERE: Parking lot south of the football field (off Campus Drive), Grimsley High School, 801 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC
WHO: Grimsley High School Drama students, the Greensboro Police Traffic Safety Unit, Greensboro Fire Department, Guilford County EMS, Gate City Towing, and George Brothers Funeral Services.
City Offers Easy Web Access to Seniors’ Information
GREENSBORO, NC (March 26, 2013) – Seniors and their families interested in finding City of Greensboro events and programs aimed at their specific needs and interests now have an easy way to do so. By going to www.greensboro-nc.gov/Seniors, you will find links to news, programs, and events, most of which are free.
Whether you are interested in learning more about fitness classes or social clubs or signing up for a free activity-filled newsletter, the Seniors’ Web page offers links to information significant to your life.
You may also sign up to receive e-mail notifications about new information or activities designed for seniors by clicking on the E-Notify icon on the home page of the City’s website at www.greensboro-nc.gov. Then, under the Calendar section, check the Seniors’ Events box and under News, check the Seniors’ News box. Type in your e-mail address twice and click Subscribe. The system will send you an e-mail asking you to confirm your subscription by clicking on a link in the e-mail. After you do that, you will start to receive notices of new information posted on www.greensboro-nc.gov/Seniors.
“The City of Greensboro offers such a wide array of exciting programming for seniors from all backgrounds and abilities,” says Jennie Matkins, Seniors Unit Coordinator. “Trying to find a suitable event or program can be overwhelming. This website will make the process easier and quicker.”
Four Students Recognized for Their Determination
GREENSBORO, NC (March 26, 2013) – The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department and the Summit Rotary Club have recognized four students with the Monthly Student Improvement Award for March. They are Erica Caldwell, a sophomore at Southwest Guilford High School, Jamie Michael, a freshman at Grimsley High School, Stephanie Williams, a junior at the Middle College at Bennett, and Alexis Brown, a senior at Ragsdale High School. The teens received this award for their substantial growth in attitude, attendance, and achievement in school.
Select students are chosen each month from candidates throughout Guilford County, and monthly winners are eligible for the Student Improvement of the Year Award. Student nominees must be currently enrolled in a Guilford County high school.
Learn more at www.greensboro-nc.gov/StudentImprovementAward. For more information, or to make a nomination, contact Michelle Gill-Moffat, the City’s Youth Programs Coordinator, at 336-373-4588.
Greensboro Coliseum Complex April 2013 Events Schedule.https://docs.google.com/file/d/1O-h_jlc-tRhR-Njpmj3Fphx4xq0ccb1dJC7dJfGs2xbJwrgdt8pbyZ_Lzj5B/edit?usp=sharing
WHAT: Students, first responders, and concerned business owners partner to present a live crash scenario designed to illustrate the dangers of texting and driving. The live texting and crash scene response features first responders and support personnel managing the fatal accident: the actions are incredibly realistic.
The live crash scenario is preceded by four short videos written by and starring drama students from Grimsley High School. Through these vignettes, the students share glimpses into the life their peer who dies while texting and driving. The videos aired on the school’s closed circuit television.
WHEN: March 27, 2013 2:15-3:15 pm (weather permitting)
WHERE: Parking lot south of the football field (off Campus Drive), Grimsley High School, 801 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC
WHO: Grimsley High School Drama students, the Greensboro Police Traffic Safety Unit, Greensboro Fire Department, Guilford County EMS, Gate City Towing, and George Brothers Funeral Services.
City Offers Easy Web Access to Seniors’ Information
GREENSBORO, NC (March 26, 2013) – Seniors and their families interested in finding City of Greensboro events and programs aimed at their specific needs and interests now have an easy way to do so. By going to www.greensboro-nc.gov/Seniors, you will find links to news, programs, and events, most of which are free.
Whether you are interested in learning more about fitness classes or social clubs or signing up for a free activity-filled newsletter, the Seniors’ Web page offers links to information significant to your life.
You may also sign up to receive e-mail notifications about new information or activities designed for seniors by clicking on the E-Notify icon on the home page of the City’s website at www.greensboro-nc.gov. Then, under the Calendar section, check the Seniors’ Events box and under News, check the Seniors’ News box. Type in your e-mail address twice and click Subscribe. The system will send you an e-mail asking you to confirm your subscription by clicking on a link in the e-mail. After you do that, you will start to receive notices of new information posted on www.greensboro-nc.gov/Seniors.
“The City of Greensboro offers such a wide array of exciting programming for seniors from all backgrounds and abilities,” says Jennie Matkins, Seniors Unit Coordinator. “Trying to find a suitable event or program can be overwhelming. This website will make the process easier and quicker.”
Four Students Recognized for Their Determination
GREENSBORO, NC (March 26, 2013) – The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department and the Summit Rotary Club have recognized four students with the Monthly Student Improvement Award for March. They are Erica Caldwell, a sophomore at Southwest Guilford High School, Jamie Michael, a freshman at Grimsley High School, Stephanie Williams, a junior at the Middle College at Bennett, and Alexis Brown, a senior at Ragsdale High School. The teens received this award for their substantial growth in attitude, attendance, and achievement in school.
Select students are chosen each month from candidates throughout Guilford County, and monthly winners are eligible for the Student Improvement of the Year Award. Student nominees must be currently enrolled in a Guilford County high school.
Learn more at www.greensboro-nc.gov/StudentImprovementAward. For more information, or to make a nomination, contact Michelle Gill-Moffat, the City’s Youth Programs Coordinator, at 336-373-4588.
Greensboro Coliseum Complex April 2013 Events Schedule.https://docs.google.com/file/d/1O-h_jlc-tRhR-Njpmj3Fphx4xq0ccb1dJC7dJfGs2xbJwrgdt8pbyZ_Lzj5B/edit?usp=sharing
