Armed gunman steals wallet and sandwiches from Jimmy Johns driver

"At 2:23 a.m. Sept. 19 Greensboro Police received a phone call from Jimmy John’s on 411 S. Tate Street in reference to the robbery of one of their delivery drivers.  The driver was making a delivery at the apartments on 1220 Oakland Avenue when he was approached by a white-male with a beard wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt.  The suspect displayed a handgun and took from the victim his wallet and some sandwiches before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction.  No injuries were reported. The name and address of the victim is being withheld temporarily."

- A Police Report

DADA to celebrate more than 30 years of the ARTS in downtown Winston-Salem

The 30 + Festival, to be held Sun., Sept. 27,  from noon until 10 PM, will celebrate the founding of studios on 6th and Trade Streets during the early 1980's by a handful of artists and guided by visionary artist Ron Propst and wife Tamara Propst. This pioneer effort was the seed for what has become the Winston-Salem Downtown Arts District. The Arts District has continued to grow into the vibrant and eclectic mix of galleries, studios, shops, businesses and residences, saturated in the arts and the arts life, that is found today along 6th, Trade and Liberty Streets.

The Downtown Arts District Association (DADA), Is another product of those early group efforts and is the coordinating organization for 30+.

Plans for the festival began in the fall of 2015 and will include visual, performing and literary arts by Arts District Artists - The Dance Stage to showcase various types of movement, a Literary area with readings, booking signings and more, extensive Art and Craft demos and Exhibitions by galleries and artists studios, some of which are opening especially for the festival, Food & Beverage areas by district restaurants and bars, food trucks, The 30+ Chalk Contest on Liberty St with adult & youth categories a film and image screenings by district artists and the 30+ Stage located in the intersection of 6^th and Trade featuring headliner The Devon Allman Band, son of legendary bluesman, Gregg Allman. 

Current sponsors include:

*YES! Weekly, The Millennium Fund, Camel City BBQ Factory, City of W-S, NC

*Woodland Moth / The LAAC, North Trade Street Arts

*IMG, Frank L. Blum, 560 North Trade Street

*Charles M. Mull, Mast General Store, Mike Hester Building Company, Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce, The Arts Council of WS/FC

*Steel Group Architects, The B-String, George Jacobs, retro art ware, We Believed, The Ron Propst Family, Studio 7, Andrew Graphic Design

For more information on The 30+ Festival visit on line at 30plusfestws.com, like us on facebook at 30plusfestival and follow on twitter @30PlusFestWS or you can email at 30plusfestival@gmail.com.

HASH TAGS for the festival include #30plusfestws #30plusfestivalws #WSDAD30plus

Visitors are encouraged to tag their photos so the festival coordinators can post them after the event on the 30+ Festival Web Page 

www.30plusfestws.com includes a complete page on

·      Festival SCHEDULE

·      MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

·      Musicians on 30+ Stage with links to their official web sites

·      Participating LOCATIONS and schedule of demos and events

·      STREET CHALK Contest and entry forms

·      Literary Area information

·      Dance Stage information

·      Current MAP of the Festival

·      PRESS tab with the logo and other information

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· 30+ STAGE LINE UP - 6^th and Trade Intersection)

·      NOON - Opening Ceremonies

·      1 PM - STRUT2 - a fashion extravaganza of clothing design/hair/make up from the Arts District in a performance by models and dancers to music from the ARTS DISTRICT and friends (sponsored by retro art ware and NTSA)

·      1:45 - The B-Kin Band (in a benefit show for DADA)

·      3:00  Luxuriant Sedans followed immediately by

·      4:00 The B-String All Stars (sponsored by The B-String)

·      5:30 PM - AURA3 opening for Bobby and The Good Times (FCEA Award for Best New Band 2014)

·      Presentation of Awards, Sponsors & Dignitaries by The Downtown Arts District Association

·      7:30 - Devon Allman Band (sponsored by Woodland Moth /The LAAC & Bucked Up Productions)

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· DANCE STAGE -  600 block of Trade near 7^th Street (Noon until 5 PM)

· American Belly Dance

· Sky dance (Modern Dance Troupe)

· Ongoing performances from Noon - 5 PM

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· FREE YOGA CLASSES & Events

· The Green Space & at Yoga Gallery both on Liberty Street  - 11 AM until 6:30 PM 

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· SELF GUIDED PUBLIC ART TOUR in the ARTS DISTRICT of W-S - INFO sheets available at the 30+ INFO BOOTH next to the Main Stage

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· STREET CHALK Contest -Noon until 5 PM

· Judging at 5:30

· Register at INFO desk during festival OR pre-register at Kindred Spirits (500 block of Trade) North Trade Street Arts (600 Block of Trade)

· $100 to Best ADULT, $25 to Best YOUTH & People’s Choice AWARD

· $1.00 per vote at Info Booth as a fund raiser for DADA 1^st Friday Gallery Hops

PICTORIAL POST MARK in honor of The 30+ Festival - United States Post Office - get your mail stamped with a special post mark !

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Participating BARS offering special hours during the festival

The Garage -  Kick Off Party Saturday 26^th

AND Open from 6-10 PM Sunday 27^th

Single Brothers - open for festival - 600 block of Trade

Tiki Bar - open for festival - 7^th and Trade

Silver Moon - open for festival - 600 block of Trade

Finnigan’s Wake - open for festival - 600 block of Trade

6^th and Vine - open for festival - 6^th Street

Participating Restaurants open during the festival or offering special hours

Mary’s of Course - opens 10 AM for 30 + Breakfast (700 block of Trade)

6^th and Vine - open during festival (6^th Street)

Rusty Bumper Ice Cream - open special hours during festival (500 block of Trade)

Finnigan’s Wake - open during festival (600 block of Trade)

Mission Pizza - open during festival (700 block of Trade)

FOOD TRUCKS - 600 Block of Liberty Street

SOFT DRINKS & Water - next to Main Stage at 6^th and Trade

INFO BOOTH - next to Main Stage - BAND MERCH, 30+ and DADA INFO, Contest Registration, QR code & 30+ Web Site Info, Self Guided Tour Info, Fund Raiser Info, Street Chalk Info

For more info

www.30plusfestws.com"

- A Press Release

Greensboro College Music Department Presents Music Sampler Sept. 24

"GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The Greensboro College Music Department presents a Music Sampler at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in the Gail Brower Huggins Performance Center in Odell Building on campus.

Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors; all prices include sales tax. Tickets may be reserved by calling 336-272-7102, ext. 5242, or by emailing tickets@greensboro.edu.

The program includes performances by the Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, and Opera Workshop of selections from the groups' upcoming individual fall concerts.

The performance is part of ArtsGreensboro's annual 17 Days downtown arts festival.

For more information, contact Jane McKinney at 336-272-7102, ext. 5281, or email mckinneyj@greensboro.edu.

Greensboro College provides a liberal-arts education grounded in the traditions of the United Methodist Church and fosters the intellectual, social, and, spiritual development of all students while supporting their individual needs.

Founded in 1838 and located near downtown Greensboro, the college enrolls about 1,000 students from 29 states and territories, the District of Columbia and seven foreign countries in its undergraduate liberal-arts program and four master's degree programs. In addition to rigorous academics and a well-supported Honors program, the school features a 17-sport NCAA Division III athletic program and dozens of service and recreational opportunities."

- A Press Release

Several Downtown Greensboro Roads Closed Saturday for Two Events

"Two events in downtown Greensboro tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 19, will close several roads for most of the day.

From 7 am through approximately 9 pm, vehicular traffic will be prohibited on the following roads:

• S. Elm St. between W. Market and W. Washington St.
• February One Place between S. Elm St. and Davie St.

The closures are to provide a safe environment for the Greensboro Pride event in the morning and the Peace Festival in the evening.

Roads will be barricaded and officers form the Greensboro Police Department will be directing traffic and assisting event participants.

Motorists are asked to be especially vigilant where pedestrians are present."

- A Press Release

High Point Public Library Partners with Hoopla Digital to Give Patrons Online and Mobile Access to Free Movies, Music, eBooks and More

Library card-holders can instantly explore, borrow and enjoy dynamic content on their smartphones, tablets and computers

"The High Point Public Library today announced public availability of thousands of movies, television shows, music albums, eBooks, audiobooks and Comics, all available for mobile and online access through a new partnership with hoopla digital (hoopladigital.com).

High Point Public Library card holders can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles – from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers – available to borrow 24/7, for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets and computers.

“We strive to be an integral resource for our community,” Julie Raynor said at High Point Public Library. “This is done through strategic partnerships like our new relationship with hoopla digital, which enables our community members to instantly stream thousands of new titles to their devices and computers. The easy-to-use interface and elimination of late fees enables us to satisfy all of our customer’s needs in a modern way.”

“With hoopla digital, it is our mission to empower the evolution of public libraries while helping them to meet the needs of the mobile generation. We’ve worked for years to create a best-in-breed service that is fun, fast and reliable.  And we continue to secure content deals to expand our offering of popular and niche movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks and Comics,” said Jeff Jankowski founder and owner of hoopla digital.

About hoopla digital

hoopla digital is a category-creating service that partners with public libraries across North America to provide online and mobile access to thousands of Movies, TV Shows, Music, eBooks, Audiobooks and Comics. With hoopla digital, patrons can borrow, instantly stream and download free dynamic content with a valid library card. All content is accessible via hoopla digital’s mobile app and online at www.hoopladigital.com. hoopla digital is a service of Midwest Tape – a trusted partner to public libraries for over 25 years.

For questions or information about how you can get started with this exciting service, contact Readers’ Services at (336) 883-3638 or Julie Raynor at julie.raynor@highpointnc.gov.

For more information about hoopla or Midwest Tape, please contact 800-875-2785."

- A Press Release

Greensboro Police Department Offers Training for Bicycle Ride-Along Program

"The Greensboro Police Department is offering another opportunity residents to bike alongside bicycle officers as they patrol the city’s neighborhoods and downtown area.

To participate in the bicycle ride-along program, residents must attend a bicycle ride-along training session on Saturday, Oct. 10. Training begins at 8 am at the Lewis Recreation Center at 3110 Forest Lawn Drive. It includes a chaperoned bicycle ride, and should conclude no later than 4 pm. People interested in the program may apply through the “Community Programs” section of www.gsopd.org. Applications must be received by October 1.

 “This training is not just for bike enthusiasts,” said Officer C.S. Schneider. “It’s for people who want to learn more about police work and how police officers on bikes can connect with community members.”

In the training, participants learn the key elements of cycling safety, along with how this mode of transportation is used in police work. Class size is limited to 20 people.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, in good health, and pass a background check. Riders are encouraged to bring their own helmets and bicycles. Bicycles and helmets for those who need them will be provided. Attendees should wear comfortable clothes and bring a small lunch or snack.

 This is the third bicycle ride-along training offered by GPD. The first session was in July 2014. The ride-along program supports Chief Wayne Scott’s strategy of better connecting with all of Greensboro’s residents."

- A Press Release

Heritage Greens first annual “Taste of Greensboro” event.

"Join Heritage Greens for our first annual “Taste of Greensboro” event. Enjoy diverse cuisines prepared by Josephine’s Kitchen, Café Pasta, and Bandito Burrito food truck. WineStyles Greensboro will provide a great selection of wine and beer. The event is designed to showcase the very best in the food and beverage industry.

Entry into the event is free, and a free movie screening will follow the food event. Food and beverage prices are very reasonable. The food event is Sept.24, 4:30–7pm, and the movie will start shortly afterwards. An RSVP to 336.299.4400 is requested.

The family-friendly event will be held at Heritage Greens, located at 801 Meadowood St. Greensboro.

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Heritage Greens emulates fine hotels, with elegant comforts and a responsive staff that elevate daily living. We offer Independent Living and a full continuum for Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care, in a thoughtfully arranged campus environment to accommodate changing needs."

- A Press Release

GREENSBORO’S JOYOUS JEWISH FESTIVAL SET FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

"GREENSBORO, NC.   You don't have to be Jewish to love Temple Emanuel's Jewish Festival! 

Thousands of people attend this event at Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road in Greensboro; this year's Festival is Sunday, October 11, from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

The Festival offers a wonderful sampling of Jewish food and culture, lively music, tours of the Temple, a look at Jewish history, and an artisan's showcase to satisfy the shopper in you.

The gourmet food menu includes Corned beef or Pastrami on rye, homemade matzoh ball soup, bagels and bialys with lox, Kosher hot dogs, noodle kugel, Knishes, and falafel. From the bakery:  challah, babka, black and white cookies, and desserts like homemade rugelach, mandelbrot, Hamantashen and chocolate covered matzah. 

You'll meet a cast of biblical characters – Moses, David, Abraham, Miriam, Sara, Esther, Ruth and Batya – will who will bring the Old Testament to life.

The Festival stage will feature Klezmer music by the Sinai Mountain Ramblers, a showcase of performers doing Jewish-themed music, and special guests, The Goldstein Family Band.

The Kids' Zone will be teeming with great activities like inflatables, crafts, face painting and sweets.  Rabbi Fred Guttman will lead tours showing off the sanctuary's architecture and talking about Jewish tradition and beliefs.

This year’s Festival will feature fine art, jewelry and more from a number of Jewish painters, photographers and illustrators showcasing (and selling) their original works. And the Temple Emanuel Gift Store will display a wide selection of Jewish items available for sale. Festival hours on Sunday, October 11 are from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM (rain or shine). More information is available at www.gsojfest.org and on the Festival’s Facebook page.

For more information visit www.gsojfest.org or call 336-292-7899."

- A Press Release

Triad Goodwill Customer Appreciation Day October 3rd

Triad Goodwill hosts family fun fest at North Elm location

"Triad Goodwill, a nonprofit provider of employment services, invites the public to a Customer Appreciation Day at their store and the Charles & Betty Younce North Elm Career Center located at 3519 North Elm Street in Greensboro on Saturday, October 3 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This family-friendly event will celebrate fall with free pumpkin decorating for children 12 and under, a bounce house, Halloween merchandise, a pumpkin sale, sidewalk sale, DJ Freddie Fontaine from 90.1 WNAA, and giveaways including a tablet, Little Big Town concert tickets, and gift cards. The first 50 shoppers after 11:00 a.m. will receive a coupon with their store receipt for up to $5 in FREE food from on-site food trucks. For more information, call the Charles & Betty Younce North Elm Career Center at 336-282-7307.

Triad Goodwill operates 22 stores and seven career centers in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham Counties. For the latest news on donating, shopping and training at Goodwill, plus employment opportunities with businesses throughout our region, visit www.triadGoodwill.org and follow Triad Goodwill on social media. Click on the yellow e-newsletter sign-up button on the bottom of their website to receive shopping promotions and career fair news.

We Put People To Work! Learn more at Facebook.com/TriadGoodwill, @TriadGoodwill, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

About Triad Goodwill:

Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.) promotes the value of work by providing career development services and work opportunities for people with employment needs. In the past year, Triad Goodwill served more than 17,000 people in the community and helped place over 3,500 workers in competitive employment. 85 cents of every dollar earned at Triad Goodwill’s retail stores goes into job training for residents of the Triad. TriadGoodwill.org"

- A Press Release

Tijuana Flats opening in Winston-Salem

"The newest Tijuana Flats opened in Winston-Salem today with a flurry of excitement.
The new location is 227 Harvey St, Winston-Salem. Photos are from the ribbon cutting.

Wikipedia says Tijuana Flats is an American restaurant chain serving Tex-Mex cuisine. It has 108 locations throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Indiana.^[1] Tijuana Flats is known for its hot sauce bars, murals and off-beat culture. Customers order at the front counter, and are served after sitting. The restaurants are fast-casual hybrids, being best known for outstanding service, quality and cleanliness.

Tijuana Flats uses zero trans-fatty acids (TFA) cooking oils, 100 percent hormone free, white meat chicken, fresh produce and all of its menu items have been lard free. Flour or whole-wheat tortilla options are available for select items. This restaurant features a “Power Lite” selection, offering low-fat cheese and fat-free sour cream in any menu item.

The restaurant was founded in 1995 by University of Central Florida graduate Brian Wheeler with $20,000 in loans. The company had 18 locations before expanding out-of-state in 2004. Tijuana Flats started out as a franchise, but switched to a corporate-owned model for new stores in 2007."