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November 19, 2009

Families share through shoeboxe ministry

Those shoebox people seem to be everywhere I go these days. Because we are a shoebox family, too, when I overhear people discussing shoeboxes for Christmas, I know what they mean. Operation Christmas Child was started in 1993 by Samaritan’s Pu... Read More

November 16, 2009

Dinner planned for foster families

Thanksgiving will arrive a bit sooner than usual for area foster families. Friendly Hills Church in Jamestown will hold its ninth annual Early Thanksgiving Dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Foster parents and their families from Guilford and surroundin... Read More

November 15, 2009

Building language confidence

An Americorp ACCESS member through the Center for New North Carolinians, Katrina Siladi is assigned to work at the Greensboro Children’s Museum. “Part of my job is to make the museum more accessible for immigrants and refugee families,&rdquo...... Read More

Friends of Gateway plan fall art auction

The recession has hit the Friends of Gateway Foundation, like many nonprofits, hard. “Attendance was way off at our spring event,” said co-founder Keith Bunch. “It’s definitely more challenging this year.” Bunch is hoping the... Read More

Friends of Gateway plan fall art auction

The recession has hit the Friends of Gateway Foundation, like many nonprofits, hard. “Attendance was way off at our spring event,” said co-founder Keith Bunch . “It’s definitely more challenging this year.” Bunch is hoping th... Read More

Calendar - Guilford County

FUNDRAISERSOngoing The ACES office at Brooks Global Studies is collecting aluminum cans as a service project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring cans to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. 370-8347. Charity... Read More

Let’s Dish! company gives to cancer causes

A local meal-assembly company will do its part to help breast cancer survivors later this month. Last month, Let’s Dish! owners Matt and Leigh Yates participated in the Pink Dish! Campaign to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “We’re... Read More

House helps women beat hardship

Tears streamed down the two young women’s faces as they described their journey through addictions and how Freedom House transformed their lives. The occasion was the fourth annual banquet and celebration of two Freedom House graduates. Freedom Hous... Read More

Recipe for a healthy life

Pat Magnuson is a runner, literally and metaphorically. Now 78, she still zips through each day, chasing after new travel, recreational and learning opportunities. While being interviewed at the Kathleen Clay Edwards Branch of the Greensboro Public Librar... Read More

Play, relax and learn at Bur-Mil Park

Bur-Mil Park is a 250-acre park in northwest Guilford County.From hiking and biking trails to golf and tennis, Bur-Mil Park offers citizens a wide variety of active and passive recreational opportunities. Rich with history, Bur-Mil Park was once owned by... Read More

November 8, 2009

Church rummage, bake sale to help restore organ

Guilford Park Presbyterian Church is holding a rummage and bake sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to benefit the church’s organ-restoration fund. The church is not replacing the organ, only making repairs and replacing some of the pipework.&ldquo...... Read More

Spooky event all-volunteer

If you had the thrill of going through the Petrified Woods in the Summerfield Community Park, you’re lucky. Hundreds of residents stood in line and braved the cold for hours to see the ghosts and goblins that adorned the woods of the park. What yo... Read More

Calendar - Guilford County

A few affect the lives of many

As we plan for Thanksgiving, let’s remember that every day people go hungry in our area. It is estimated that 12,767 people in Guilford County may fall under poverty levels or near those levels in 2010. This has a great effect on our senior populati... Read More

The upside of bouncing off a Buick

Despite the agony, inconvenience, frustration and unmitigated pain of having her pelvis broken in three places, Peggy Haymes started out writing a book of pseudo humor about being run over by an automobile while riding her bicycle. “Didn’t See... Read More

Ask veterans to share their stories

A flag raising will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Friendly Center in observance of Veteran’s Day. There are many ways to honor your veteran, but sharing this flag-raising ceremony with them would be a real deal. Admission is free. The veterans hav... Read More

Student spotlight: Michael Ryan Tuck, Greensboro Day School

Age: 18 Hometown: Greensboro Grade: 12th Family: Mom, Leslye; dad, Marshall; sister, Lindsay (14); brother, Harrison (8) Pets: Dog, Sophie Recent accomplishments/awards: Eagle Scout, National Honor Society, Headmaster’s List, page for N.C. Sen. Don... Read More

Business spotlight: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Business name: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Description of your business: Hand & Stone prides itself with an instinctive sense of well-being and delivers massage therapy and facial services. Our store offers massage techniques, including ou... Read More

November 4, 2009

Business spotlight: Splurges

Business: Splurges Boutique LLC: Fashion, Accessories, Gifts, ArtAddress: 2207 Fleming Road, Cardinal Crossing Shopping Center, Greensboro, NC 27410 (with second location in Kernersville) What sets your business apart? We are a very eclectic boutique with... Read More

November 2, 2009

Readers share Halloween photos

Check out the Halloween photos our readers have shared with us. Send your submissions to news@guilfordrecord.com Read More

November 1, 2009

Anti-bully song wins contest

Lawrence Baird, a freshman at GTCC, loves music and rapping. He used to mainly rap about clubs, cars, money and girls, but an experience as a senior last year at Smith High School changed his focus for the better, he says. Baird, along with fellow Smith s... Read More