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.
This July, Guilford County Parks and Recreation invites residents and visitors to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month, which highlights the important role parks and recreation play in building stronger, healthier, and more vibrant communities. The month is also meaningful for the Parks team because it celebrates the department’s increased focus on recreation, now reflected in its name.
Guilford County Parks invites the community to kick off Independence Day celebrations with the county’s largest fireworks display at the annual Fireworks Extravaganza. The highly anticipated event will take place at Northeast Park, located at 3441 Northeast Park Dr. in Gibsonville, on Friday, July 3.
In honor of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Guilford County Division of Social Services (DSS) is hosting a “Be Bold, Age with Attitude” Resource Fair on Thursday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in the DSS parking lot at 1203 Maple St. in Greensboro.
The resource fair will feature more than 40 vendors and agencies serving aging adults and individuals. Attendees can access a wide range of resources, including free health screenings, mobile health units, and a variety of local food trucks.
The Guilford County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) and NC Cooperative Extension – Guilford County Center are partnering with the Triad Black Faith Leaders and Black Farmers Network to host the third annual Juneteenth Triad Farmers Market on Friday, June 19, at the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA in Greensboro.