Library Sponsors Fifth Annual Latino Festival
El día de los niños/El día de los libros
The day of the child/The day of the book
May 4, 12:30 – 5 PM, Festival Park
The Greensboro Public Library and Casa Azul are bringing El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), to Festival Park on May 4 from 12:30 to 5 pm. This free event promotes literacy and Latino culture and draws thousands of participants to downtown Greensboro.
This year’s free celebration includes Criss Cross Mangosauce, salsa dancing, “Dora the Explorer,” prizes, face painting, food vendors, ArtQuest, soccer clinics, music by West End Mambo and more. Latino singer Fredd Stanley Reyes will also perform.
Assistant Library Director Steve Sumerford says “The Latino community looks forward to this event every year and you do not have to be Latino to enjoy El día de los niños/El día de los libros. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet people and enjoy Latino music, dancing, food and more.” He added, “It’s also a great way to promote childhood literacy.”
The Library is working with Casa Azul, a Greensboro organization devoted to promoting and celebrating Latino culture, to produce this festival. Additional community partners include Guilford County Schools, City Arts and the Friends of the Greensboro Public Library.
For more information on all the exciting programs and resources at the Greensboro Public Library visit: www.greensborolibrary.org.
Tree Ordinance Review Committee Meeting - 5/2/13 @ 3:30 p.m.
Nine Police Officers Advance in Rank
GREENSBORO, NC (April 30, 2013) – Nine officers with the Greensboro Police Department will advance in rank today during a ceremony in the City Council Chambers. Included among those promoted will be the new commander of the Southern Patrol Division.
Shon F. Barnes, the most senior of the promotees, advances to the rank of captain and assumes command of the city’s second largest patrol district in early May. Barnes joined the Greensboro Police Department in November 2000 as a member of the 78th Police Basic Introductory Course (PBIC). He has served as a patrol officer in the Eastern Division, as a School Resource Officer, a member of the Juvenile Services Unit, a detective in the property crimes section, and, most recently, executive officer of Central Division. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History/Pre-Law from Elizabeth City State University, and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati.
Two officers will attain the rank of lieutenant:
N. Davis III joined GPD in February 2002 after six years of service with the Granville County Sheriff’s Department. He has served in the Western Patrol Division, and has been a member of the Professional Standards Division since January 2011. Davis holds a Graduate Degree in Biblical Theology from the North Carolina College of Theology.
JL Raines joined the Greensboro Police Department in February of 1998. He is a graduate of the 74th PBIC. Raines has served in three of the four patrol divisions: Central, Eastern, and Southern. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology from North Carolina State University.
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The department will also welcome four new sergeants:
RL Alston became a member of the department in June 2000 and is a graduate of the 78th PBIC. He has served as a member of the Investigative Support Division, and is currently assigned to Eastern Patrol Division. Alston graduated from Dudley High School in 1994. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from NC A&T State University.
WB Barham graduated from the 81st PBIC after joining GPD in January 2003. He has served in positions of increased responsibility in the Central and Southern Patrol Districts. Barham holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from North Carolina State University.
RT Briles joined GPD in June 2000 as a lateral transfer from NC A&T State University Police Department. He has served as a Patrol Training Officer in Southern Division for the last eight years. Briles earned an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science- Criminal Justice from Guilford Technical Community College, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice and Policy from Guilford College.
HJ Pate joined the Greensboro Police Department in February 2000 as a lateral transfer from Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. She has served as a School Resource Officer, gang investigator, and detective with the Family Victims’ Unit. She holds of Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Advancing to the rank of corporal are:
DR Ciser joined GPD in September 2004. He served in positions of increased responsibility in Eastern Division since graduating from the 83rd PBIC.
JS Ruggiero also joined GPD in September 2004 and is a graduate of the 83rd PBIC. He has served as a patrol officer in Western and Southern Divisions. As a detective in the Criminal Investigations Division, he has investigated crimes against persons, property crimes, and homicides. Ruggiero is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He holds an Associate’s Degree from Guilford Technical Community College.
