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Guilford County Animal Services, in partnership with Greensboro Parks and Recreation, invites residents and their pets to attend the sixth annual Howl-O-Ween on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Greene Drive, Greensboro. 

The free family-friendly celebration will begin at shelter 4 at Country Park. The event will feature an afternoon of fun for pets and their owners, including a pet and owner costume contest, trick-or-treat stations offering pet-safe treats, local food trucks, craft vendors and more.

Guilford County and the Town of Oak Ridge invite all county residents to participate in the Oak Ridge Recycling Event on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Oak Ridge Elementary School, 2050 Oak Ridge Rd. The free event will also feature a Medication Take-Back station hosted by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) and a Food Drive hosted by A Simple Gesture. 

Items accepted at the recycling event: 

Guilford County Veterans Services invites veterans, community organizations, and residents to attend an upcoming listening/information session to learn about ways to enhance community engagement and formalize governance opportunities in support of Guilford County veterans and key stakeholders.

The community listening/information session will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Guilford County Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. 

The Guilford County Continuum of Care (CoC) invites residents to participate in two community resource events on Friday, Oct. 9, in recognition of World Homeless Day.

The events will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at two locations:

Guilford County Parks and Recreation invites volunteers to join "The Big Pick," the annual grape harvesting event at the Guilford County Farm, located at 7315 Howerton Rd. in Gibsonville. 

This year’s event will take place on two Saturdays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, offering an opportunity for all ages to volunteer. After the grapes are picked, they are donated to local food banks, shelters, and community kitchens.

Guilford County Parks and Recreation is seeking a variety of vendors to participate in the Bur-Mil Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Guilford County and the Town of Summerfield invite all county residents to participate in the Summerfield Recycling Event on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Laughlin Primary School, 7915 Summerfield Rd., Summerfield. The free event will also feature a Medication Take-Back station hosted by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) and a Food Drive hosted by A Simple Gesture. 

Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is participating in the nationwide Clear the Shelter adoption campaign now through Monday, Aug. 31.

Through the end of August, GCAS is reducing adoption fees for all cats and dogs to $10. All adopted pets will be vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. 

Guilford County will host a Public Safety Career Expo on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 401 W. Sycamore St., Greensboro.

The Public Safety Career Expo is open to residents interested in exploring careers in public safety and learning about current job opportunities across multiple county departments and divisions, including Animal Services, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Services, Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, Juvenile Detention, and Security.

The Guilford County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) invites the community to support local entrepreneurs at the Small Business Pop-up Shop on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, 1451 S. Elm Eugene St. in Greensboro.

The free event will showcase more than 15 local vendors and small businesses, offering attendees an opportunity to shop with local entrepreneurs, enjoy treats from local food trucks, and connect with members of Guilford County's growing small business community.