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Running of the Balls 2015

Tonight is the annual "Running of the Balls" through the Sunset Hills neighborhood. This sold-out event begins promptly at 6:00 pm when, first, runners and, next, walkers complete a 5K course, ending in a hot-chocolate-and-music-filled parklet. And, yes, you guessed it, there will be more tree light-balls to greet the participants and spectators. The run is a fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank. People are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate. In addition to bringing canned goods to feed those in need, you are encouraged to wear the loudest Christmas gear you can find. For the 2,500 participants, this event truly rings in the season and reminds us of the beauty of giving of your time, food, energy, and good cheer.

Hope to see you tonight on Rolling Road, Ridgeway or Greenway Drives. These is no parking in the neighborhood so, plan ahead to walk to the event. It is well worth every step. The above photo doesn't do the scene justice. We were there at sunset and it was a little too early. The Today Show has been out at least twice to feature Sunset Hills. Surely, they have some good footage.

Tristan's Quest at Artmongerz

Last weekend, Artmongerz Gallery on South Elm Street held a fundraiser for Tristan's Quest. Tristan's Quest is a non profit organization that works to improve the quality of life for children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral, social, and academic challenges. Tristan's Quest helps through providing professional education, family support, and direct services*

Fifty people gathered and for a meal catered by Sweet Basil; Tracey Marshall and other artists hosted the event. Greensboro has quite a reputation for bring people together for important causes and for volunteerism. Good food, good art, for a great cause. Who can ask for more? A big thank you to all involved!

*reference from website, here.

Dora Was NOT Here (This is Doc McStuffins)

Recently, the Junior League of Greensboro held a truck day in the parking lot of Fresh Market at Jefferson Village. It was extremely well attended and was a booming success. The above photo captures the spirit of the event. Children gleefully went up to meet Doc McStuffins (not Dora, as we originally posted) en route to hanging out on service vehicles. Even the junior fire chief above was captivated with the role model's plush and glowing persona.

We are about to enter the madness of the Diwali/Veterans Day/Thanksgiving/Christmas/Hanukah/Kwanza/New Year time of year. There is plenty to do in Greensboro during this holiday cycle. We will all need to find a way to pace ourselves the next month and a half.. Happy Saturday! 

 

Touch a Truck

The Junior League of Greensboro sponsored "Touch a Truck" in the Fresh Market side of the parking lot in Jefferson Village. Partly due to the nice weather and partly due to the nature of the event, it drew record crowds. People were lined up half way across the parking lot to get in to this interactive, hands-on event. The Junior League, an educational and charitable organization for women, organized and staffed this fine event, attending to all details. The five dollar admission fee will be used to as not only  a fundraiser for the organization, but also to be used to support their partnership with Cone Elementary School.

Nine local companies helped sponsor the event and the community service vehicles donated their time. Truly, the community came together for the good of children. The children not only had fun, they learned everything from how to work the bells and whistles to the purpose of each truck on the lot. A big thank you to the Junior League for a job well done. See more photos below. This was a big weekend for fall festivals, church homecomings, and other events in the Triad. Greensboro's residents area great about volunteering and the Touch a Truck event was no exception. Thank you to all who were involved. You help make Greensboro such a great place to live!

Hirsch Wellness Event

The Hirsch Wellness Network is a cancer support community. It offers classes to help people who have been diagnosed with cancer develop their creative side and move beyond defining themselves by their disease. As stated in their literature, the Hirsch arts programs "build strength, foster hope, and renew spirit in a safe and supportive community."  The network was started to honor the mother of Greensboro local, Louise Grape. Not only did Louise's mother have cancer, Louise, herself is a cancer survivor and has seen cancer in her family for four generations.

Last night, numerous artists of Greensboro gathered at Revolution Mill Gallery on Yanceyville Street to donate their time and artwork to a silent auction event for the Hirsch Wellness Network. The above photo shows one small wall of work and a tiny portion of attendees at the ART LIVES HERE event. The event was well attended and, hopefully, it raised a large amount of money for this very worthy organization. Hirsch Wellness Network is based out of the Church of the Covenant on South Mendenhall Street. However, they have yoga classes, knitting classes, and other events related to creativity and healing arts.

People being treated for cancer, survivors and their family, friends, and other supporters in the community created an atmosphere of optimism and hope last night. If you were unable to attend and want to learn more about the organization (and even donate), visit their website, here.