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Elaine Marshall, NC Secretary of State

On Wednesday evening, North Carolina Secretary of State, Elaine Marshall, spoke at the 20th anniversary celebration of World View. World View is an organization, housed at UNC Chapel Hill, dedicated to providing K-12 and community college educators with global knowledge and resources.  World View helps teachers prepare students to engage in our increasingly interconnected and diverse world.* 

Secretary Marshall was speaking at the World View reception where attendees were celebrating twenty years of the organization, and the establishment of the Robert and Jean Phay World View Endowment. Elaine Marshall was the first woman elected to statewide executive office in North Carolina. Robert Phay founded World View. Both of these North Carolinians positively impact our State, from Murphy to Manteo and everywhere in between- including Greensboro.

*reference and more information, here.

Happy Spring!

 

It seems like it took forever for spring to arrive in Greensboro, but spring is finally here! Now,  the season will start flying. With trees budding and flowers blooming, azaleas and dogwoods ready to bloom,  Greensboro will enter one of its most beautiful times of the year. Last night, a full moon coincided with the vernal equinox. The moon was especially beautiful as it was setting yesterday morning in Greensboro. The above photo was taken near Lake Higgins as it was setting between two evergreens. When the moon is full, and it is not overcast, you don't even need a flashlight to walk around the block.

Both Passover and Easter are tied to the lunar calendar. Passover is celebrated on the first full moon after the vernal equinox, and Easter can't be before Passover. Now, the Jewish community waits patiently until April 19th, for the next full moon, and for Passover to start. And then, Sunday, April 21st Christians will celebrate Easter.  Happy Thursday! Happy Spring!

Autotrends on the 400 Block of Battleground Avenue

 

Autotrends is a full-service auto repair center in downtown Greensboro. It is located on a relatively quiet section of Battleground Avenue, just down the street from Smith Street Diner. The above photo was taken at the end of a rainy day last week. On the day it was taken, it seemed as if Greensboro would be eternally wet. However, already this week, with the cool, sunny days, those soggy days are beginning to fade.

Rainy days and wet streets have a way of bringing out the beauty in even the most mundane scenes. If you look behind Autotrends, you can see some of the newer housing that overlooks the ballpark.

Happy first day of Spring!

No Plaque in North Carolina!

Vanity tags on cars and trucks are so much fun when you can figure out what they mean. The above plate was instantly identifiable. Surely, the owner of this late-model vehicle is a dental hygienist. A quick google search yesterday revealed 22 hygienist positions open in the Greensboro area. If you see "no plaque" getting into her car, ask her about her career. Surely, she loves it and is dedicated to it. Likely, she has white teeth and no cavities and, well, no plaque!

Happy Tuesday. If you haven't been to get your teeth cleaned lately,  make that appointment. If you are from another state, have you ever seen a NOPLAQUE plate?

St. Patrick's Day Weekend

With St. Patrick's Day falling on a Sunday, Greensboro seemed to celebrate the holiday all weekend long. To name a few events, on Saturday, Old Town held a 5K Beer Run, M'Coul Public House held their 14th annual celebration. There was music at Natty Greene's and just about every place that serves food and drink downtown held some sort of celebration. On Sunday, LeBauer Park held a big, family friendly, St. Patrick's Day event all day long. The above photo was taken at Craft City on New Garden Road where Irish music and fun continued into late afternoon. 

While some people in Greensboro focused on St. Patrick's Day this weekend, others were reliving the Battle of Guilford Courthouse by watching the reenactment. Also, the Native American Student Association at UNCG held the Carolina Indian Circle Powwow. Truly, there was something for everyone this weekend and fortunately, the weather cooperated. Now, back to the work and school routines for many. Happy Monday!

Reenactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse

Today, the Reenactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse continues. The morning will start with the troops down by the river for a worship service on the day of the big battle. Today is the 237th anniversary of the battle that happened on March 15, 1781.

We must confess that we took this photo eight years ago; however, it evokes such a beautiful of a father and son praying together it is worth featuring it again. The young boy would be about twenty years old now.  This scene was taking place in the part of Country Park that is behind the Greensboro Science Center, off Lawndale Drive.  If you get a chance, head to the park and experience this event. Happy Sunday.

Spring Is On Its Way...

 

Signs of spring are here, in Greensboro. Today is a beautiful Saturday. The sun is shining, the early flowers are pushing their way through mulch, pine straw, and leaves from deciduous trees. The above crocus plants are volunteers, staking their space under a sweet gum tree. At long last, Greensboro has a reprieve from rain, with nice weather predicted for the week. By about mid-July, we'll probably be begging for rain.

In the meantime, today is the 238 Anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. If you are up for it, head over to see one of the most historic events in Greensboro, the Reenactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Today and tomorrow, there will be events to bring Revolutionary War history alive.

Sunset Theatre: Emerging Artist Series

The Sunset Theatre, located the next county away in Asheboro, Randolph County, is hosting an "Emerging Artist Series." Last night, the Randolph Arts Guild presented Greensboro's own Zinc Kings in a fabulous, live performance at the theatre.* This acoustic, string-band brings together four accomplished musicians, Mark Dillon, guitar; Ryan Mack. bass; Christen Blanton Mack, fiddle; and Dan Clouse, banjo. The performance was being recorded for an album.

If you want to hear the Zinc Kings and love acoustic music, consider attending the 2nd Annual Piedmont One Mic Acoustic Convention (POMAC) May 3-5, 2019 in Franklinville, NC. Many of the festival organizers are from Greensboro. So many talented musicians, like the members of the Zinc Kings, will be at the festival. 

Have a great weekend and may it be filled with great music!

* read more in YES! Weekly, here.