Northwest Observer

16th annual

Your directory of need-to-know, fun-to-know and good-to-know info about northwest Guilford County

2024

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OAK RIDGE

COMMUNITY INFO

RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS OF NORTHWEST GUILFORD COUNTY

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39 business associations

SUMMERFIELD COMMUNITY INFO

39 civic / miscellaneous groups 40 elected officials

41 emergency services

42 entertainment / educational 45 give / get assistance 47 libraries

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STOKESDALE COMMUNITY INFO

47 miscellaneous

48 motor vehicle license / registration 48 parks & recreation

52 pet / animal services 54 recycling / e-cycling

55 retail shopping centers

38 GUILFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY INFO

55 schools (public)

58 senior programs 58 support groups 58 transportation 58 utilities

60 veterans

61 ADVERTISER DIRECTORY

60 voting/elections

60 youth rec / civic groups

Keep

it local

Why leave town when everything is right here?

Our shopping centers offer everything from dining and banking to medical services and groceries.

Keep it local and help make our community a better place to live, work and do business.

Oak Ridge Marketplace

Oak Ridge Commons

Marketplace Drive

Located at the corner of Hwys 150 & 68

Located at the corner of Hwys 150 & 68

The Small Shops at Oak Ridge Marketplace Marketplace Drive Located at the corner of Hwys 150 & 68

2205 Oak Ridge Road

The Village Shops

1692 NC Hwy 68 North Located at the corner of Hwys 150 & 68

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OAK RIDGE Stokesdale Forsyth County

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Oak Ridge

AT A GLANCE

What was likely once a footpath for Native Americans evolved into a farming community named after the oak trees running along the highest ridge in Guilford County. Oak Ridge gained fame as a place of higher learning when in 1852 citizens “desirous of promoting the cause of education” established Oak Ridge Institute, which in 1971 became Oak Ridge Military Academy; it is now the oldest private military school in North Carolina.

In 1998 Oak Ridge residents voted to incorporate their community to have a say in how their town was governed and how it would be residentially and commercially developed. Besides the appeal of a rural landscape, a small but thriving commercial district, a 10-minute drive to Piedmont Triad International Airport, and easy access to I-40, I-73 and Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem provides Oak Ridge residents with the bonus of convenience.

Across from Oak Ridge Town Hall on Linville Road lies the town’s “crown jewel,” an 80-acre community park that features athletic fields, a concession stand and restroom facilities, picnic shelters, walking trails, a playground, dog park and an amphitheater.

Construction of the first phase of Heritage Farm Park is slated for completion later this year in the center of Oak Ridge. While preserving scenic views of fields and woods, the town’s second park will initially offer two lighted multi-purpose fields, trails, a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms and a parking lot. The Veterans Honor Green is also planned for the property, located along N.C. 150 and behind Town Hall on Linville Road. Once completed, the parking lot for the 62-acre park will be accessible from Scoggins Road.

After a quarter century of planning, Oak Ridge has established a municipal water system. It added its first customer – the Honeycutt Reserve subdivision under development on Bunch Road – in late 2022. A long-term step followed earlier this year. The town entered a 30-year agreement with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities Commission to buy up to 350,000 gallons of water a day for firefighting and public consumption.

Starting at the Forsyth County/Guilford County line, a 12-inch water main will deliver water to customers along Highway 150 before reaching a proposed 250,000-gallon elevated tank behind Town Hall.

Fire hydrants will be placed at 800-foot intervals along the route, aiding fire suppression.

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Incorporation date: 1998

Size: approx. 15 square miles

Property tax rate: 8¢ per $100 of property value (town), 73¢ per $100 (county), 9.77¢ per $100 (fire department) Sales tax rate: combined 6.75% (2% for Guilford County; 4.75% for North Carolina)

POPULATION 3,988

2000

6,185

2010

7,979 (per NC Office of Budget & Management, July 2022) CURRENT

(Info in below categories from data.census.gov)

AGE Under 18............................................................................................... 26.1% 65 and over.......................................................................................... 14.8%

EDUCATION (age 25 and over) High school graduate (or higher) ......................................................95.4% Bachelor’s degree or higher................................................................................. 47% (compares to 35.9% in North Carolina)

HOUSING Median value of owner-occupied housing unit in 2023: $484,300 (compares to $406,300 in 2022)

Estimated number of households: 2,617 (of these 93.8% are owner-occupied)

Average residents in household: 2.92

INCOME Median household income (MHI): $146,131 (compares to MHI of $67,481 in North Carolina)

Persons with income below poverty level: 3.6%

(compares to 13.3% poverty level in North Carolina)

RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN White....................................................................................................... 76.1% Black or African-American.......................................................................3.8% Asian........................................................................................................ 12.3% Hispanic or Latino.................................................................................... 4.6% Two or more races........................................................................................ 3%

BUDGET TOWN FISCAL YEAR July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Operating/Capital budget: $6,425,828

Projected revenue

VETERANS: 539 VOTER STATISTICS 6,476 Oak Ridge residents were registered to vote as of Feb. 28, 2024. Of these, 2,768 were registered as Republicans (compared to 2,730 in January 2023); 1,151 were registered as Democrats (compared to 1,133 in January 2023); 2,515 were unaffiliated with a political party (compared to 2,284 in January 2023); and 35 were registered as Libertarians (compared to 34 in January 2023).

Data provided by Guilford County Board of Elections

ABC store profit sharing.................. $250,000 Grants................................................$3,885,000 Interest/Investment earnings............$90,000 Intergovernmental revenue.............$324,385 (state-collected utility and other taxes distributed to local governments)

Parks and Recreation............................$81,500 Planning & Zoning fees........................ $10,000 Property Taxes (ad valorem) …….$1,200,000 (8 cents per $100 property value)

Sales tax…............................................$422,000 Water Enterprise Fund......................... $27,041

TOTAL projected revenue $6,289,926 Appropriation from fund balance........$135,902

Projected expenses ADMINISTRATION

Dues and subscriptions.......................$35,000 Professional services........................$304,000 (legal, accounting, consulting)

Salaries, benefits, expenses* (admin. staff only)............................. $504,870

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*info for park employees listed separately

Town committees and boards......... $60,077 Misc. administrative expenses...........$96,591 TOTAL admin. expenses $1,000,538

BUILDING/GROUNDS

Town Hall.................................................$41,200 (includes maintenance, furnishings and utilities)

TOWN HALL

PARKS & REC

8315 Linville Road, P.O. Box 374 Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 644-7009

For committee meeting schedules and other town information, visit www.oakridgenc.com Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or the Town of Oak Ridge’s Facebook page.

Salaries/benefits for Parks & Rec employees............ $404,466 Operations/maintenance.................. $174,900 Special Events - Park........................... $42,000 Misc. Parks & Rec expenses................ $17,500 Oak Ridge Youth Assoc. stipend...... $30,000 TOTAL Parks & Rec $668,866

CAPITAL EXPENSES

COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Board of Adjustment Conservation Easement Committee Finance Committee Historic Preservation Commission Mountains-to-Sea Trail Committee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Planning and Zoning Board

Special Events Committee Tree Board Water Advisory Committee Want to serve on a town committee or board? Email ssmith@oakridgenc.com or call Town Hall at (336) 644-7009.

Capital Outlay Land-Improvements-ROW..........$4,237,000 Capital Outlay Park Land and Debt Service.............$353,933 Computer equipment............................. $7,250 TOTAL Capital Expenses $4,688,183

TOTAL projected expenses $6,398,787 Transfer from Water Enterprise Fund balance............. $27,041

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FROM THE MAYOR

TOWN COUNCIL & PERSONNEL

Welcome to Oak Ridge, North Carolina, where small-town charm meets modern amenities! Our town is proud to offer a variety of recreational opportunities at our expansive Town Park, complete with athletic fields, picturesque picnic areas, vibrant playgrounds, and serene walking paths perfect for enjoying the outdoors.

For nature enthusiasts, we boast extensive trail systems, with ongoing efforts to expand and enhance our network for all to enjoy. It’s worth noting that these trails are a labor of love, with our residents dedicating countless volunteer hours to building and maintaining them. This commitment exemplifies the spirit of community involvement that makes Oak Ridge such a special place to live.

As we preserve our rich history, we’re also diligently preparing for the future. This year, we’re excited to unveil our new Heritage Farm Park, featuring two multipurpose fields for community use. Notably, this park will include an ADAaccessible playground, ensuring that everyone in our community can enjoy the outdoor fun.

Additionally, we’re proud to announce the creation of a Veterans Honor Green within the park, a space dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

Ensuring transparency and accessibility for all residents is paramount to us. To that end, we’ve implemented new technology to provide greater access for citizens to observe our meetings. Whether you’re attending in person or tuning in remotely, we’re committed to keeping our community informed and engaged in the decision-making process.

Ensuring the well-being of our residents is a top priority. That’s why we’re actively working to ensure all residents have access to safe and plentiful drinking water. Our plans include the installation of a water tower, not only for residential use but also to bolster fire protection measures with fire hydrants strategically placed throughout the town.

Join us in Oak Ridge, where tradition meets progress, and where the beauty of our past is harmoniously integrated into our vision for the future. We’re excited to welcome you to our vibrant community!

Since July 1, 2011, the Town of Oak Ridge has operated under a councilmanager form of government, in which a town manager who is hired by the council acts much like the chief administrative officer in a business and is responsible for personnel decisions as well as overseeing the town’s day-to-day operations. The council is responsible for setting

policies and in turn the manager is responsible for enacting them.

Oak Ridge Town Council includes five council members who are elected by citizens to alternating 4-year terms; the mayor is elected every two years from among the council members and votes on all matters that come before the council.

Mike Stone

Bill Bruce

(336) 402-0144 mikestone@ triad.rr.com 4-year term ends 2027

bbruce@oakridgenc.com

mayor pro tem

Mike Greeson

town manager

worked with Town since 2006; served as town manager since February 2018

Sandra Smith

(336) 541-0154 mrgreeson@ yahoo.com 4-year term ends 2027

asst. town manager/ town clerk

Jim Harton

Ashley Royal

(609) 510-8670 jamesnharton@ gmail.com 4-year term ends 2027

Ann Schneider

(336) 554-2125 aschneider.nc@ gmail.com 4-year term ends 2025

ssmith@oakridgenc.com employed by Town since March 2012

deputy town clerk

aroyal@oakridgenc.com

employed by Town since October 2017

Genevieve Geib office assistant

ggieb@oakridgenc.com

employed by Town since January 2023

Mayor Jim Kinneman (336) 207-7166 james.kinneman@ gmail.com 4-year council term ends 2025

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Not shown, Terry Lannon, parks and recreation director since Spring 2007 (tlannon@oakridgenc.com), and parks and recreation crew leader and grounds­keepers.

Sean Taylor

planning director

staylor@oakridgenc.com employed by Town since April 2018

WHAT MADE THE NEWS IN 2023 MARK YOUR CALENDAR The front portion of Heritage Farm Park reopened to walkers and runners last Novemfor 2024 ber, nine months after the town hired BAR Construction Co. to transform 62 acres of farm Heritage Farm Park welcomes back walkers

land into Oak Ridge’s second park. The town had closed all of the property for several months due to safety concerns during construction.

When finished late this summer, the $5.36 million project will offer two lighted multipurpose fields, a playground and restrooms while creating walking trails and preserving scenic views and farmland.

The Veterans Honor Green will be located on the property, funded by more than $250,000 in donations raised by the town’s Special Events Committee and matching contributions from the town.

Farmhouse Community Center renovation gets underway

The renovation and expansion of the historic Redmon house into a new public meeting space got underway last summer. The project survived opposition by newly elected Town Council members Mike Stone and Michael Greeson, who objected to spending $620,000 – and possibly more – to refurbish the circa 1930s house at the entrance to Town Park.

Late last year, BAR Construction removed a 1970s addition to the house, part of the work that, according to Mayor Jim Kinneman, has at this point gone too far to stop despite concerns some have expressed about how much it will ultimately cost to complete. The renovation and expansion project will add a new kitchen and bathroom, increasing the size of the house from 1,100 square feet to 1,500 square feet.

As a companion project to the Farmhouse Community Center, the town has budgeted $150,000 to improve the entrance to the park with landscaping and new parking and sidewalks.

Planning for municipal water system advances

At the end of 2023, the Wooten Co. completed engineering plans for a 250,000-gallon elevated water tank behind Town Hall, while making progress on plans for the water line from Forsyth County.

The town’s municipal water system is coming to fruition after a quarter century of starts and stops to provide a long-term alternative to well water in Oak Ridge. Earlier this year, the council entered an agreement with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities Commission to pipe up to 350,000 gallons of water a day along N.C. 150 from Kernersville to the elevated tank.

The system will provide water for fire protection and for drinking. It added its first customer in late 2022: the Honeycutt Reserve subdivision under development on Bunch Road.

Relocation of utilities signals major road work

Starting last year, crews relocated utilities along N.C. 68 and 150 in preparation for major road improvements by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).

In an effort to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety, NCDOT plans to construct two roundabouts. One will be built at N.C. 68 and Linville Road, near Bojangles. The other will be located on N.C. 150 at Marketplace Drive, near Sherwin Williams at the entrance to the Oak Ridge Marketplace business/retail center.

For more than a year, town staff and council members have been telling residents the construction will require the rerouting of traffic, likely causing delays and disruptions in Oak Ridge’s commercial district.

The new anticipated date for the beginning of the roadway construction is late summer or early fall 2024. The project is expected to take 24-30 months to complete.

Read more on these and other Oak Ridge-related topics at www.nwobserver.com.

(events hosted by the Town of Oak Ridge)

Oak Ridge Town Council

1st Thursday each month, 7 p.m.

Oak Ridge Town Hall For details and updates on the belowlisted events held in Oak Ridge Town Park, visit www.oakridgenc.com or Facebook.com/ TownofOakRidge

Music in the Park

Saturdays, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Oct. 12

Spring Arts & Crafts Show Saturday, April 6

Honor Run 5K

Saturday, April 13

Fun Run for Health Saturday, April 20

Canine Capers

Saturday, April 27

Memorial Day program Monday, May 27, 10 a.m.

Movies in the Park

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Fridays, May 31, June 8 and Aug. 9

NC Summer Festival Saturday, June 1

5K, Hannah’s Haven Saturday, June 22

July 4 Kids Parade Thursday, July 4

RidgeFest

Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 5-7 DETAILS: www.merchantsofoakridge.com

RidgeFest Arts & Crafts Show Saturday, Sept. 7

9/11 Memorial Ceremony Sunday, Sept. 8

Heritage Day

Saturday, Sept. 28

ORYA Halloween Terror Trail October 18-19, 15-26 MORE INFO: www.orya.org

Fall Arts & Crafts Show

AND Thanksgiving Filipino Food Expo Saturday, Nov. 2

Veterans Day service Monday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.

Light Up the Night Saturday, Dec. 7 Oak Ridge Town Park

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS

CIVIC/SERVICE GROUPS

Merchants of Oak Ridge www.merchantsofoakridgenc.com Shane Beal, president shane@eurohaus.pro

Kiwanis Club Todd Harmon, president nwgkiwanis@gmail.com

Merchants of Oak Ridge

Along with promoting member businesses, the group has organized and sponsored several annual community events, including the Great Pumpkin Event, Run the Ridge and RidgeFest.

Meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month, 7:30 to 9 a.m. in Oak Ridge Town Hall (beside the Post Office). For more info, call (336) 508-9573 or visit www.merchantsofoakridgenc.com.

(For more info on northwest-area business associations, see pages 22 and 39.)

Northwest Guilford Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Northwest Guilford is a member of Kiwanis International, whose motto is “Serving the children of the world.” The club honors local students with its monthly Terrific Kids recognition program, supports local organizations such as Camp Carefree and is involved in many community activities, such as the Glenwood Free Tutoring Program for underprivileged children. Meetings are held at Bill’s Pizza Pub the first and third Tuesday of the month at noon; for more info, visit the club’s Facebook page.

Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club Tiffany Hansen, president tiffanykhansen96@gmail.com (336) 404-8038 Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club

Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club is a nonprofit organization with members including women from all walks of life who share a commitment to community service. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month, 7 p.m.; check the group’s Facebook page or contact Tiffany Hansen, president, for more info.

Northwest Republican Women Pam Foxx, president pnfoxx@gmail.com / (336) 542-8314 Meets monthly on the second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Meeting locations vary.

Oak Ridge Garden Club oakridgencgardenclub@gmail.com Laura Reneer, president Oak Ridge Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of the month (with some excep-

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tions), generally at Union Grove Church in Oak Ridge. Social time, 6:30 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m.

Oak Ridge Lions Club Jim Kinneman, president james.kinneman@gmail.com Oak Ridge North Carolina Lions Club

Oak Ridge Lions Club (ORLC) meets every fourth Monday, 6:30 p.m. at Bistro 150 in Oak Ridge Commons. Members enjoy serving others in the northwest Guilford community and beyond, and participate in several community projects and events. The club’s major fundraiser is an annual fall golf tournament, with proceeds used to help those who are sight-impaired, hearing-impaired, food insecure and more; the club also awards an annual scholarship to a local high school graduate. ORLC is part of Lions Club International, the world’s largest service organization with over 1.4 million members.

Preservation Oak Ridge Mike Stone, president (336) 402-0144 Preservation Oak Ridge, a nonprofit organization that is committed to preserving the historic structures of Oak Ridge, meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the historic Ai Church on N.C. 68 at Alcorn Road in Oak Ridge. The Ai Church is owned by Preservation Oak Ridge and is available for weddings, reunions and meetings; for

DID YOU KNOW? Oak Ridge secured a 30-year supply of water for firefighting and drinking in 2023. In an advance for its municipal water system, the town agreed to buy up to 350,000 gallons of water a day from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities Commission.

more info about reservations and rentals, call (336) 644-1777.

(For info on northwest-area civic/service groups, see pages 22, 30 and 39.)

EMERGENCY SERVICES In case of emergency, dial 911

OAK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT Ken Gibson, chief Station 15 8325 Linville Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-3783 Station 51 5219 Northwest School Rd., Greensboro (336) 662-8900 www.oakridgencfire.com

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Oak Ridge Fire Department has 16 full-time employees and 15 volunteer firefighters who work out of two stations. The department provides service to more than 9,000 residents over about 26 square miles. It has an ISO rating of 4 (awarded by the Insurance Service Office, an ISO rating analyzes a department’s firefighting readiness and abilities and assigns a numerical rating from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best).

Oak Ridge Fire Department also has an auxiliary that provides support to firefighters during a fire or other emergency. For contact info, call the fire department.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT In case of emergency, dial 911 (For info on the Sheriff’s Department or other emergency services, see page 41.)

GIVE/GET ASSISTANCE Goodwill Industries 2205-A Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-4549 www.triadgoodwill.org Triad Goodwill (Oak Ridge, NC)

Goodwill Industries provides work opportunities for people with special employment needs. The organization accepts donations of clothing, housewares, furniture, books, computers and accessories, which it sells in its stores. Some locations also accept televisions, cell phones and appliances.

(For more info on organizations where you can give or get assistance, see pages 23, 31 and 45.)

HEALTH/FITNESS FACILITIES CrossFit Oak Ridge 8309 Linville Road, Oak Ridge

(336) 643-3444 www.crossfitoakridge.com crossfitoakridgenc@gmail.com CrossFit Oak Ridge

The 12,000-square-foot facility provides CrossFit as well as many other fitness-based and community activities including Zumba, kids’ fitness programs/ sports camps and athletic fields.

Snap Fitness 1433-B (68 Place) N.C. 68 N, Oak Ridge (336) 643-5501 www.snapfitness.com/oakridgenc oakridgenc@snapfitness.com Snap Fitness (Oak Ridge, NC)

Snap Fitness is open 24/7, and members have access to cardio, strength, and functional training equipment. Personal training & group classes also available.

Preserving our History and Heritage How your Historic Preservation Commission helps Oak Ridge: • Project Approvals – Preserving the unique character

of Oak Ridge by providing required design reviews for new buildings and renovations within our Historic District.

• Historic Heritage Grants – Supporting property

owners in maintaining and improving their historic properties. Watch for application information in 2024.

• Events and Hands-on Preservation Efforts – The Old Mill of Guilford has been the recipient of several Historic Heritage Grants.

Promoting awareness of the importance of safeguarding our town’s historic structures, which in turn preserves our town’s character and strengthens property values.

Want more information?

Contact Oak Ridge Town Hall at (336) 644-7009 email ssmith@oakridgenc.com or visit www.oakridgenc.com

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MISCELLANEOUS ABC Store 2207 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge (located in the Oak Ridge Commons shopping center) (336) 788-7141 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday

PARKS & RECREATION

This nearly 80-acre park includes two baseball/softball fields, two multipurpose fields, concession stand, restrooms, paved and unpaved walking trails, picnic shelters, playground, horseshoe pits, fishing pond, paved parking, a community events lawn, an off-leash dog park and four miles of mountain bike trails. Picnic shelters, athletic fields, 10’ x 10’ canopies and horseshoe sets are available for rental. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and individuals.

An amphitheater and additional restroom facilities were constructed in 2015 as part of the park’s Phase 2.

ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKS Oak Ridge Town Park 6231 Lisa Drive (336) 644-7009 www.oakridgenc.com

Scheduled to open later this year, the 62-acre Heritage Farm Park will complement the Town Park. In addition to athletic fields, picnic areas and a playground, a new site to honor veterans will be constructed there.

Terry Lannon, Parks and Recreation director tlannon@oakridgenc.com

(For more info on northwest-area parks & recreation, see pages 24, 34 and 48.)

Oak Ridge Town Park

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SCHOOLS (PUBLIC) (For info on northwest-area public schools, see page 55.)

SENIOR PROGRAMS (For info on northwest-area senior programs, see page 58.)

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VOTING/ELECTIONS

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

Guilford County Board of Elections (336) 641-3836 www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ board-of-elections Oak Ridge polling sites: (OR1) Oak Ridge Town Hall 8315 Linville Road (OR2) Oak Ridge Methodist Church 2424 Oak Ridge Road (Check the website for Early Voting options.)

You may register to vote after being a resident of your county for at least 30 days. Voter registration forms may be obtained from the local town halls, the county Board of Elections offices, the DMV and public libraries, according to the Board of Elections website.

6,476 Oak Ridge residents were registered to vote as of Feb. 28, 2024. Of these, 2,768 were registered as Republicans (compared to 2,730 in January 2023); 1,151 were registered as Democrats (compared to 1,133 in 2023); 2,515 were unaffiliated with a political party (compared

Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church 2614 Oak Ridge Road (336) 643-3452 AA support meetings are Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Call for more info.

(For more info on northwest-area support groups, see pages 34 and 58.)

UTILITIES TRASH PICKUP/RECYCLING GFL Environmental (855) 222-2797 | (336) 668-3712 www.gflenv.com Call for white goods, furniture or yard waste pickup.

(For cable/internet/phone, electric, gas, scrap tire/white goods, water, yard waste or recycling/e-cycling, see pages 54 and 58.)

to 2,284 in 2023); and 35 were registered as Libertarians (compared to 34 in 2023).

(For more voter info, see page 60.)

YOUTH RECREATION Oak Ridge Youth Association www.orya.org Tom Collins, president • tom@orya.org Oak Ridge Youth Association

The Oak Ridge Youth Association is a 100% volunteer organization that offers organized youth sports and events for boys and girls ages 3-18, including baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, football, rugby, field hockey, e-sports, cheerleading and the Teen Leadership Team.

Practices, games and events are held locally at Oak Ridge Town Park, Mustang Fitness, Oak Ridge Military Academy and Guilford County Schools.

(For more info on northwest-area youth recreation and civic groups, see pages 25, 35 and 60.)

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AT A GLANCE Summerfield was originally known as Bruce’s Crossroads, named for Charles Bruce, a Revolutionary War patriot who settled in the area in 1769. It was renamed in 1812 for Rev. John Summerfield, an evangelist who relocated there.

Until late 2023, the Town owned property at all four corners of the N.C. 150 (Oak Ridge Road) and Summerfield Road intersection. Working on behalf of Summerfield, Preservation North Carolina sold the historic Martin house and the Gordon Hardware building to individuals who are renovating the spaces for a mix of retail as well as possible Airbnb-style use on the Gordon building’s upper floor. Town Hall and a parking lot across the street to accommodate visitors sit at the other two corners of the intersection.

Efforts to build a new town hall at U.S. 220 and N.C. 150 faltered in early 2023, after rising construction costs prompted the Town Council to abandon planning for the project. Then, the town’s offer to buy the historic Laughlin school property from Guilford County as the site for a new town hall and community gathering place failed.

Summerfield’s connection to the Atlantic and Yadkin Green­way from Greensboro suffered an indefinite interruption last fall. Citing safety concerns, the city closed the northern-most trestle bridge across Lake Brandt between Strawberry Road and Bur-Mil Park.

Meanwhile, town leaders are reevaluating the future route of the southern leg of the greenway through Summerfield; their reevaluation has been prompted by objections by some property owners along the original route and expected higher construction costs. Instead of turning south out of the U.S. 220 pedestrian tunnel and running along the Greensboro watershed, the trail may take a more direct route into Summerfield, possibly turning north out of the tunnel and following the U.S. 220 sidewalk to Summerfield Road.

After state lawmakers in Raleigh took no action last year, the legislative de-annexation of developer David Couch’s nearly 1,000 acres has reemerged as a possibility when the General Assembly convenes this spring.

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In late February, the town council decided to hire a public relations firm to bolster opposition to deannexation after state Senate Pro Tem Phil Berger said earlier in the month that he supports advancing the legislation. Couch sought Berger’s help in 2023, after the council twice denied his request for the creation of a new zoning district to accommodate Summerfield’s first apartments.

Summerfield Oak Ridge

northwest Greensboro

Incorporation date: 1996

Size: 26.56 square miles

Property tax rate: 2.75¢ per $100 of property value (town); 73¢ per $100 (county), 13.1¢ per $100 (fire department and service protection district) Sales tax rate: combined 6.75% (2% for Guilford County; 4.75% for North Carolina)

POPULATION 7,018

2000

10,232

2010

11,153 (per NC Office of Budget & Management, July 2022) CURRENT (Info in below categories from data.census.gov)

AGE Under 18.............................................................................................22.3% 65 and over........................................................................................14.9%

EDUCATION (age 25 and over) High school graduate (or higher).....................................................95.5% Bachelor’s degree or higher............................................................................57.1% (compares to 35.9% in North Carolina)

HOUSING Median value of owner-occupied housing unit in 2023: $455,300 (compares to $387,500 in 2022)

Estimated number of housing units: 4,109 (of these 88% are owner-occupied)

Average residents in household: 2.81

INCOME Median household income (MHI): $148,182 (compares to MHI of $67,481 in North Carolina)

Families with income below poverty level: 9.2%

(compares to 13.3% poverty level in North Carolina)

RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN White ...................................................................................................... 82% Black or African-American ......................................................................5% Asian ..........................................................................................................4% Hispanic or Latino ....................................................................................5%

BUDGET TOWN FISCAL YEAR

Two or more races........................................................................................ 3%

July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024

VETERANS: 777

Operating budget: $4,731,732

Projected Revenues

VOTER STATISTICS 8,909 Summerfield residents were registered to vote as of Feb. 28, 2024. Of these, 3,787 were registered as Republicans (compared to 3,793 in January 2023); 1,655 were registered as Democrats (compared to 1,644 in January 2023); 3,404 were unaffiliated with a political party (compared to 3,182 in January 2023); and 60 were registered as Libertarians (compared to 65 in January 2023).

Data provided by Guilford County Board of Elections

ABC profit sharing…………………….$150,000 Beer and wine tax…………………….. $45,000 Event sponsors & Donations........... $7,350 Fees (planning) and Misc. revenue...$40,000 Grants............................................$2,130,674

(includes Rural Development grant, Federal ARPA grant reserve, Bandera Farms Park and Water Development grant funding)

Intergovernmental transfers..... $389,000 Investment earnings………………...$150,000 Parks & Recreation........................$46,500 Property taxes………………………...$558,000 (2.75¢ per $100 property value)

Sales tax…………………………………...$209,500

Total revenues $3,726,024 Transfer from fund balance.....$1,005,708

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Projected Expenses Governing Body.............................. $74,719 (dues, council stipends of $37,500, insurance, etc.)

Professional Services...................$162,800 Administration................................$659,813 Property & Buildings....................$513,000 (includes $450,000 capital expenses for land acquisition/improvements and water development)

Planning..........................................$268,350

(includes planning staff salaries/benefits, $15,000 for code enforcement and $35,000 for Comprehensive Plan update)

TOWN HALL 4117 Oak Ridge Road / P.O. Box 970 Summerfield, NC 27358 (336) 643-8655

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.summerfieldnc.gov.

(includes P&R staff salaries/benefits, maintenance of parks, and capital expenses for trail development, Bandera Farms Park development and community and athletic park improvements)

Community Services/ Committees...........................................$87,500

COMMITTEES/BOARDS Planning & Zoning Board Board of Adjustment Historical Committee

Planning Boards................................. $3,050 Parks & Recreation................... $2,962,500

Finance Committee Founders’ Day Committee Trails and Open Space Committee

(includes $13,500 for senior citizen programs and $38,000 for animal control)

Total expenses

$4,731,732

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FROM THE MAYOR Welcome to Summerfield!

Located in the northwestern region of Guilford County, our town is blessed with open vistas, farmland and well-maintained neighborhoods and we are proud of the farms, open spaces and parks located within our thriving community. We have some of the best schools in the Guilford County Schools system and our students perform well in the classroom and in the sports arena.

Summerfield Merchants Association, whose members are nonprofit and business professionals, finds many ways to give back to our community and works in partnership with our local government. Another nonprofit, Summerfield Recreation Association, provides a variety of organized sports programs to our local youth.

Over 11,000 friendly and welcoming citizens live in Summerfield, which is the largest town in Guilford County. We are proud of our history, which dates back to the Revolutionary War, and we look toward a promising future while honoring our past.

Like most towns, Summerfield is not without its challenges. Our rural landscape, low crime rate, excellent public schools (including three charter schools), low taxes and convenience to major interstates, entertainment and cultural opportunities are just some of the reasons many new and wonderful residents have moved into our community over the last several years. How to balance the benefits of this surge in population with the ever-increasing demand for housing and the rights of property owners to develop their land to accommodate it comes with no easy answers, and there are varying views about how to best address the challenges.

Through our struggles, we will continue to celebrate what is special about being a small, rural town with a rich history, great schools, beautiful parks and easy access to greenways and trails, an exciting annual Founders’ Day celebration, many other wonderful amenities – and a lot of great people.

I invite you to come visit our town and see for yourself what we have to offer.

Mayor Tim Sessoms (336) 803-0322 MayorTim@ summerfieldnc.gov

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Re-elected 2023; 2-year term ends 2025

TOWN COUNCIL & PERSONNEL Since 2007 the Town of Summerfield has operated under a council-manager form of government, in which a town manager, who is hired by and reports directly to the town council, acts much like the chief administrative officer in a business. The manager is responsible for all town personnel and oversees the day-to-day operations of the town. The council is responsible for setting policies and in turn the manager is responsible for enacting them.

Scott Whitaker town manager

swhitaker@ summerfieldnc.gov employed by Town since June 2012

Sarah Tibbetts town clerk

clerk@summerfieldnc.gov employed by Town since September 2022

Summerfield Town Council includes five council members who are elected by citizens to alternating 4-year terms and a mayor, who is elected by citizens every two years. Except in cases of a tie, the mayor does not vote on issues that come before the council.

Lynne W. DeVaney mayor pro tem

(336) 215-5335 ldevaney@ summerfieldnc.gov Re-elected 2023; 4-year term ends 2027

John Doggett

(336) 462-1852 jdoggett@ summerfieldnc.gov 4-year term ends 2025

Janelle Robinson

(336) 312-5170 jrobinson@ summerfieldnc.gov 4-year term ends 2025

Heath Clay

(743) 205-2026 hclay@ summerfieldnc.gov 4-year term ends 2027

Dee Hall

finance officer

dhall@summerfieldnc.gov employed by Town since April 2016

Brad Rentz

planning director

brentz@summerfieldnc.gov employed by Town since December 2020

Cheryl Gore

events coordinator/ assistant to manager

cgore@summerfieldnc.gov employed by Town since February 2014

Jeff Goard

parks and rec director jgoard@summerfieldnc.gov employed by Town since December 2012 (NO PHOTO) Daniel Bare planning tech / enforcement officer dbare@summerfieldnc.gov

Jonathan Hamilton

(336) 580-1491 jhamilton@ summerfieldnc.gov 4-year term ends 2027

Rick Biggs

Tanner Nance

Rick Biggs has worked part-time in the Parks & Rec Department since January 2014.

Tanner Nance and Jaegar Nance are seasonal part-time P&R employees.

WHAT MADE THE NEWS IN 2023

MARK YOUR De-annexation threat mobilizes Couch’s opponents CALENDAR The news last March that landowner David Couch was seeking the legislative de-annexation of his 978 acres shocked many people in Summerfield. Then, shock turned to anger and for 2024 Couch’s opponents soon rallied to prevent him from building Summerfield’s first apartments.

Couch secured the backing of state Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger, leading Mayor Tim Sessoms to conclude that the state legislature – not the Town of Summerfield – now controls the fate of Couch’s property.

So far, de-annexation hasn’t occurred, but the threat may return this spring when the legislature convenes. In February, Berger said he supports advancing the bill after last year concurring with Couch that the Triad needs more moderately priced housing. More so than other communities, they said, Summerfield had enacted overly restrictive zoning regulations that prohibit less-expensive housing from being built.

Text amendment draws new scrutiny

A majority of the council acted last October to avert possible de-annexation by voting 3-2 to amend the town’s unified development ordinance and create a new zoning district that would accommodate Couch’s higher-density development plans.

Voters showed their disapproval in the Nov. 7 election by ousting longtime council member Reece Walker and Jeff Davis, who had supported the text amendment. Newcomers Jonathan Hamilton and Heath Clay were elected in their place and Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Williams DeVaney was re-elected, partly on their opposition to the amendment and their vow to take a fresh look at it.

‘Whoa’ for Bandera Farms spending

Despite state and federal funding of $3.45 million for the development of Bandera Farms Park on Bunch Road at I-73, council member Janelle Robinson said she believes that costs exceeding initial projections are going to balloon, potentially costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars to finish the 120-acre public preserve for horseback riders and hikers.

Some other council members shared Robinson’s wariness about rising costs. DeVaney suggested in December that the town seek additional grants and consider asking Oak Ridge and Guilford County to contribute to maintenance of the park.

Revised vision for proposed water system

Should the transmission lines for the proposed water system be eight or 12 inches in diameter?

That’s just one of the questions raised by council member Heath Clay after he met with the town’s engineering firm and raised the possibility of altering design plans for an elevated water tank and lines in Summerfield.

As 2023 came to a close, Town Manager Scott Whitaker was preparing a contract for engineering firm Freese and Nichols to proceed with the design and other first steps in the project. Those plans are now up for further consideration.

New town hall on hold, again

Years of attempts to build a new town hall ground to another halt after negotiations led by Mayor Tim Sessoms to purchase the historic Laughlin school from Guilford County Schools failed.

The project “lost momentum” amid cost and funding complications and the distraction caused by potential de-annexation of Couch’s property, Whitaker wrote last June in the 2023-24 fiscal year budget message.

The town spent $3,500 for an appraisal of the old school, as part of a preliminary investigation into renovating the space for a new town hall and community center. Going back to 2004, the town spent $108,121 on architectural plans for a new town hall next to Summerfield Fire District’s station No. 9 on Summerfield Road.

For the foreseeable future, town leaders will continue conducting business in two places: Town Hall at N.C. 150 and Summerfield Road and Summerfield Community Center on Centerfield Road.

Summerfield Merchants Assoc.

1st Tuesday each month, 6:15 p.m.

DETAILS: Summerfieldmerchant.com 

Summerfield Town Council

2nd Tuesday each month, 6:30 p.m.

DETAILS: www.summerfieldnc.gov Attend in-person or view live on Facebook.com/TownofSummerfield 

“Sonshine Room”

food/clothing bank Summerfield Peace UMC

Last Tuesday each month, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

DETAILS: www.summerfieldpeaceumc.com  For DETAILS and UPDATES on all events sponsored by the Town of Summerfield*, visit www.summerfieldnc.gov or Facebook.com/Town of Summerfield 

Movie in the Park*

Fridays, May 3, Sept. 6, Oct. 4

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Summerfield Athletic Park 

Founders’ Day*

Friday/Saturday, May 17-18

Summerfield Road (beside S’field Fire Dept.) 

Fishing Derby*

Saturday, June 15

Sportsman’s Wildlife Club 

Music in the Park*

Saturdays, June 22, July 20, Aug. 24 Summerfield Community Park 

Summer(&Fall) Cycle*

Collection of e-cycle, white goods, tires, etc.

Saturday, Sept. 14

Laughlin Professional Development Center

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Touch-A-Truck* Saturday, Oct. 5

Summerfield Athletic Park 

Christmas Tree Lighting* Saturday, Nov. 23

Summerfield Athletic Park

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS Summerfield Merchants Association summerfieldmerchant.com info@summerfieldmerchant.com Patti Stokes, president president@summerfieldmerchant.com Summerfield Merchants Association

Business professionals who live in, or whose businesses are located in, Summerfield are cordially invited to join Summerfield Merchants Association, which meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. – check our website for meeting location, as it changes from month to month. Enjoy these benefits for your business: website exposure, cooperative advertising, support community events and networking with other Summerfield merchants.

(For more info on northwest-area business associations, see pages 12 and 39.)

Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999

Members of Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999 are regular participants in local events such as the Summerfield Founders’ Day Parade and Oak Ridge Heritage Day. The post was responsible for erecting a permanent veterans monument beside Summerfield Community Center.

VFW Post 7999 meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road in Summerfield.

The post holds a membership breakfast the first Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. at Olympic Restaurant, 8900 W. Market St., Colfax.

(For more info on civic/service groups, see pages 12, 30, and 39.)

EMERGENCY SERVICES In case of emergency, dial 911

SUMMERFIELD FIRE DISTRICT

www.summerfieldfire.com

CIVIC/SERVICE GROUPS Northwest Republican Women Pam Foxx, president pnfoxx@gmail.com (336) 542-8314

Station 9 7400 Summerfield Road, Summerfield (336) 643-4341

Meets monthly on the second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Meeting locations vary.

Station 29 1800 Scalesville Road, Summerfield (336) 643-5950

Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Philip Sanchez (360) 259-2351

Station 39 6214 Lake Brandt Road, Summerfield (336) 643-2253

Sgtandy@att.net www.vfw7999.blogspot.com

41 full-time, 3 part-time paid firefighters; 35 volunteers

Vice-Commander Andy Schlosser (336) 456-2199

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Summerfield Fire District

Quartermaster Rick Dunlap (336) 601-0941

Chris Johnson, chief cjohnson @summerfieldfire.com

ISO Rating: 2 (effective May 1, 2024)* Summerfield Fire Department operates from three stations to protect an area of over 47 square miles. The department serves over 14,000 residents and more than 350 businesses, and responds to structural fires, woods fires, hazardous materials incidents, confined space rescues, auto accidents, water rescues and medical emergencies. * Awarded by the Insurance Service Office, a numerical rating from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT www.guilfordcountync.gov/ our-county/sheriff-s-office District 1 office 7504 Summerfield Road, Summerfield (336) 641-2300 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (336) 373-2222 non-emergency 24/7 Capt. J. Corbett jcorbet@guilfordcountync.gov Guilford County Sheriff

(For more info on the Sheriff’s Department, see page 41.)

DID YOU KNOW?

Summerfield’s historic Martin house and Gordon Hardware building are undergoing major restorations by their new owners.

Preservation North Carolina sold the properties last year on behalf of the town. The two-story Martin house is being transformed into Martin’s Mercantile, eventually selling retail items, serving food and beverages and hosting do-ityourself workshops, parties and other gatherings. Thomas and Johanna Elsner plan to renovate the first floor of the hardware building for retail use, while converting the second floor for possible Airbnbstyle use.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS

Arrangements are in place throughout Guilford County for numerous emergency shelters, but locations are not confirmed until there is an emergency.

Emergency shelters have been established in the Town of Summerfield; in the case of a disaster, as soon as possible after an assessment has been made to verify sheltering is needed, Guilford County determines the closest safe shelter to activate and then works with public information partners to get that information out to the community in as many ways as possible.

In case of a disaster, call the American Red Cross at (336) 333-2111 to confirm that a designated shelter in your area has been opened.

GIVE/GET ASSISTANCE Tabitha Ministry P.O. Box 514, Summerfield, NC 27358 (336) 441-8003 • (336) 370-6321 (fax) www.tabithaministry.com Tabitha Ministry

Tabitha Ministry is a faith-based ministry that operates Tabitha House and Tabitha’s Closet.

Tabitha House is a residential home that provides skills training, counseling and a stable environment for women coming from abusive situations, addictions and prison.

Tabitha’s Closet Inc. 4547-B U.S. 220 North, Summerfield (336) 643-1630 • (336) 643-9484 (fax)

(For more info on emergency shelters, see pages 31 and 42.)

Tabitha’s Closet Inc.

Tabitha’s Closet is a thrift store that provides financial support for Tabitha Ministry and employment for some of its participants. Check out Tabitha’s Boutique located within the store, which features name-brand items like formal wear, business wear, bridal wear, etc.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (For more info on organizations where you can give or get assistance, see pages 14, 31 and 45.)

MISCELLANEOUS ABC Store 4548 U.S. 220 North, Summerfield (in the Food Lion/Renaissance Shopping Center)

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use agreements with the town.

Summerfield Community Park 5404 Centerfield Road (Located behind Summerfield Community Center) (336) 643-8655 (Summerfield Town Hall)

Summerfield Community Center 5404 Centerfield Road, Summerfield Owned by Town of Summerfield (336) 643-8655 The community center was deeded to the town of Summerfield late 2019.

Renovations were completed in late 2021; the building is available to rent for meetings, parties and private functions.

Sportsman’s Wildlife Club Todd Loecher (336) 601-5209 Sportsmans Wildlife Club

The mission of the Sportsman’s Wildlife Club, which was established in 1951, is to preserve natural wildlife resources and promote responsible hunting and fishing. Meetings are held on a 30-acre property that includes a 12-acre lake for fishing, and take place on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse at the end of Winfree Road in Summerfield.

Jeff Goard, parks & recreation director jgoard@summerfieldnc.gov

Summerfield Athletic Park 5200 U.S. 220 North, Summerfield (336) 643-8655 (Summerfield Town Hall) Jeff Goard, parks & recreation director jgoard@summerfieldnc.gov

Mike Ringholz, postmaster

(For more info on parks & recreation, see pages 15, 34 and 48.)

(For info on northwest-area senior programs, see page 58.)

MEMORIALS Veterans Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars

Vice-Commander Andy Schlosser (336) 456-2199 Quartermaster Rick Dunlap (336) 601-0941

www.usps.com

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC) (For info on northwest-area public schools, see page 55.)

SENIOR PROGRAMS

UTILITIES TRASH PICKUP/RECYCLING Republic Services (serves Summerfield) (336) 724-0842 www.republicservices.com Call for white goods and leaf pickup.

(For other utilities including cable/internet/phone, electric, gas and scrap tire/ white goods, and recycling/e-cycling, see pages 54 and 58.)

Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999

This 29-acre athletic facility opened in 2010. The park has three baseball/ softball fields, a multipurpose field, restrooms/concession stand, a batting cage, playground and paved parking. Several youth sports organizations have facility

Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999 constructed a veterans memorial beside Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road. Proceeds from the sale of engraved brick pavers to honor veterans will be applied to

to all of the

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ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKS

POST OFFICE

This 50-acre passive recreation park includes features such as paved walking trails, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic shelters, stocked pond, fishing pier, an amphitheater, a veterans memorial and paved parking. (A valid fishing license is required for fishing.)

Opportunities are available to dedicate a tree, garden, bench or other item as a lasting memorial to a loved one.

Park facilities can be rented for private gatherings and events.

Commander Philip Sanchez (360) 259-2351

PARKS & RECREATION

future features at the memorial.

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VOTING/ELECTIONS Guilford County Board of Elections (336) 641-3836 www.guilfordcountync.gov/ our-county/board-of-elections Without their support, this publication could not be free to you

Summerfield polling sites: (SF1) Summerfield Community Center 5404 Centerfield Road (SF2) First Baptist Church 2300 Scalesville Road (SF3) Morehead United Methodist Church 3214 Horse Pen Creek Road (SF4) Pleasant Ridge Christian Church 2049 Pleasant Ridge Road (NCGR1) Center United Methodist Church 6142 Lake Brandt Road (NCGR2) St. Thomas Chapel PHC 633 N.C. 150 (Check the Board of Elections’ website for Early Voting sites.)

You may register to vote after being a resident of your county for at least 30 days. Voter registration forms may be obtained from the local town halls or at the county Board of Elections office.

The forms can also be obtained from the DMV and public libraries, according to the Board of Elections website.

8,909 Summerfield residents were registered to vote as of Feb. 28, 2024.

Of these, 3,787 were registered as Republicans (compared to 3,793 in January 2023); 1,655 were registered as Democrats (compared to 1,644 in January 2023); 3,404 were unaffiliated with a political party (compared to 3,182 in January 2023); and 60 were registered as Libertarians (compared to 65 in January 2023).

(For more voter information for Guilford County, see page 60.)

YOUTH RECREATION/ CIVIC GROUPS RECREATION

Summerfield Recreation Association is a nonprofit, volunteer organization.

It offers year-round, organized youth sports programs, including winter basketball and cheerleading, spring and fall basketball and fast-pitch softball for ages 4-16. Games and practices are held at various locations, including Summerfield Elementary School and Summerfield Athletic Park.

Northern Guilford Youth Football & Cheer www.ngyouthfootball.com Shawn Huffines, president shuffines@ngyouthfootball.com Northern Guilford Youth Football or Northern Guilford Youth Cheer

Summerfield Recreation Association info@SRAsports.org www.summerfieldrec.org Eric Coon, president

Northern Guilford Youth Football and Cheer is part of the Piedmont Triad Youth Football League and offers flag and tackle football and cheerleading for ages 5-12.

Summerfield Recreation Association

(For more info on youth recreation and civic groups, see pages 16, 35 and 60.)

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STOKESDALE Rockingham County

Stokesdale

AT A GLANCE Stokesdale was originally established in the 1860s as Green Pond because of a swampy pond in the general area of what is now Ellisboro Road and N.C. 68. The town of “Pond” was renamed “Stokesdale” in 1887; it is not certain whether the name was in honor of a railroad executive, a train conductor or the man who surveyed the area at the time.

First incorporated in 1907, Stokesdale went bankrupt during the Depression and became inactive in the 1930s. After its charter was revoked in 1971, the town incorporated for a second time on Nov. 9, 1989, and has since steadily evolved into a healthy, growing community.

The town purchased 25 acres on Angel Pardue Road in 2004 and constructed a 6,600-square-foot town hall, which was completed in April 2011. The town park, which is also on the property, has been developed over the years and now offers athletic fields, picnic shelters, a walking trail, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, playground areas and disc golf; the most recent amenities, outdoor basketball courts and pickleball courts, opened in December 2023. An adjoining 9.8 acres was purchased in September 2021 for future park expansion and a nature trail is in the planning stage.

Stokesdale is the only town in northwestern Guilford County that has never levied a property tax, and it’s the first to operate its own municipal water system.

The initial system was installed in 2003 after the town received a $3 million grant from the state to address contaminated water in some parts of the community.

With hundreds of new homes on the horizon, the town continues to assess its water system infrastructure needs; two water system extension projects are underway to serve new homeowners as well as existing homeowners not yet served by the system.

A few years ago, a private business owner refurbished several vacant buildings in the historic downtown, and the subsequent opening of new businesses there is gradually bringing new life to the once-vibrant commercial area in the heart of town. Stokesdale also has a shopping center and other businesses and industries in outlying areas.

The convenience of its intersection with N.C. 68, U.S. 158 and N.C. 65 and proximity to I-73 continues to appeal to those who work in nearby cities and enjoy coming home to the country.

Forsyth County

Oak Ridge

Incorporation date: 1989

Summerfield

Size: 21.4 square miles

Tax rate: Stokesdale does not charge a property tax, but Guilford County charges 73¢ per $100 of property value.

Additionally, residents in the Stokesdale Fire District pay a fire tax of 10 cents per $100 of property value.

POPULATION 3,267

2000

5,047

2010

6,208 (per NC Office of Budget & Management, July 2022) CURRENT

(Info in below categories from data.census.gov)

AGE Under 18................................................................................................ 27.1% 65 and over...........................................................................................11.7%

EDUCATION (age 25 and over) High school graduate (or higher) ...................................................... 97.8% Bachelor’s degree or higher............................................................................. 42.4% (compares to 35.9% in North Carolina)

HOUSING Median value of owner-occupied housing unit in 2023: $323,900 (compares to $250,900 in 2022)

Estimated number of households: 2,035 (of these 95% are owner-occupied)

Average residents in household: 2.87

INCOME Median household income (MHI): $118,159 (compares to MHI of $67,481 in North Carolina)

Persons with income below poverty level: 4.7%

(compares to 13.3% poverty level in North Carolina)

RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN White ...................................................................................................... 73% Black or African-American ....................................................................11.9% Asian ......................................................................................................... 2.9% Hispanic or Latino ................................................................................... 8.9% Two or more races...................................................................................... 11.5%

VETERANS: 213 VOTER STATISTICS 4,983 Stokesdale residents were registered to vote as of Feb. 28, 2024. Of these, 2,224 were registered as Republicans (compared to 2,134 in January 2023); 865 were registered as Democrats (compared to 831 in January 2023); 1,854 were unaffiliated with a political party (compared to 1,728 in January 2023); and 35 were registered as Libertarians (compared to 36 in January 2023).

Data provided by Guilford County Board of Elections

BUDGET TOWN FISCAL YEAR July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 GENERAL FUND Operating Budget: $631,328.57 Projected Income ABC profit share...................$23,000 (mixed drink sales)

Beer and wine excise tax....$24,000 Christmas Parade sponsorships......................$3,000 Investment earnings............$85,000 Miscellaneous...........................$1,000 Planning/inspection fees..... $25,000 Property / Sales tax.......................$0 Rental fees: Town Hall, park...$3,000 State-collected taxes.........$295,000 (utilities, cable, phone, internet)

Total projected income.....$459,000 + Reimb. from Water Enterprise Acct. (for shared overhead expenses).....$172,328.57 Projected Expenses Annual audit...........................$12,000 Community events..................$5,500 Legal fees (town attorney).......$45,000 Misc. government/ admin................................ $99,650.06

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(includes insurance/bonding, office supplies & equipment, dues, advertising/non-zoning related, town hall repairs)

Payroll.............................. $299,641.63 (town clerk, deputy clerks, finance/budget officer salaries + health insurance, F.I.C.A., etc.; includes $34,800 for council stipends)

TOWN HALL 8325 Angel Pardue Road P.O. Box 465 Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 643-4011

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.stokesdale.org or the Town of Stokesdale’s Facebook page

COMMITTEES/BOARDS Planning and Zoning Board Budget Committee Events Committee

Property Committee Town Park Improvement Committee

Want to serve on a town committee or board?

Email stokesdale@stokesdale.org or call Town Hall at (336) 643-4011.

Planning & Zoning...................$31,500 Property Park maintenance................ $7,000 (repairs, cleaning, lights, etc.)

Lawn/outdoor maint......... $42,300 Town Hall repairs/maint...$20,000 Public Safety Animal Control....................$20,635 Fire inspections..................$10,000 Stokesdale Elem. (deputy)..$1,000 Utilities/Internet/Security (Town Hall).......................$37,101.88 Total projected expenses $631,328.57

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FROM THE MAYOR Greetings from the Town of Stokesdale! Centrally located in the Piedmont Triad region, Stokesdale is a short drive to the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, as well as the beautiful Sauratown mountain range, giving our citizens the advantage of small-town country living while being minutes away from city conveniences, recreational opportunities, and spectacular scenic views.

A predominately rural community with a long history of farming and agriculture, Stokesdale has a historic central business district which is seeing a welcome revitalization, a growing industrial and manufacturing base, attractive commercial developments, a renowned winery (Stonefield Cellars) exhibiting regional live music acts, and all the charm and character associated with a small town.

Stokesdale is located just minutes away from the stunning 3,800-acre Belews Lake, where boating, fishing and many other water activities can be enjoyed year-round.

Our population continues to grow, and the latest census estimates we’re now at over 6,000 residents.

Our public water system has helped foster growth and we continue to evaluate our infrastructure. The Town currently has two major water line extension projects in progress.

Stokesdale’s town limits encompass 21.4 square miles which are intersected by three major highways, U.S. 158, N.C. 68, and N.C. 65. Part of the Town borders a fourth major highway, Interstate 73.

In 2021, a new and expanded Bi-Rite grocery store opened one block east of its previous location. We also saw the beginning of several new residential communities and a large industrial development just north of our town limits.

Our Town Hall and community park were built on a 25-acre tract adjacent to our elementary school, and we have three walking trails, soccer fields, and other recreational facilities for our residents. A 9+-acre tract adjacent to the existing park was purchased in 2021 for future expansion. A small community park near downtown complements our town park.

In 2023, we completed two new amenities in our park: basketball and pickleball courts. We also helped fund new lights for the baseball fields owned by Stokesdale Parks & Rec. Plans are underway to install new lights at the soccer fields in our park, as well as to create a nature trail.

Our youth athletic program, operated entirely by volunteers, creates community through sports and offers soccer, baseball, and basketball.

Stokesdale Elementary School, Northwest Middle, and Northwest Senior High schools are consistently rated among the best in North Carolina.

Best of all, our town has no property tax, nor any town debt, which is a testimony to the stewardship of our past and present town councils.

We invite you to visit our town and enjoy some real Southern hospitality – and who knows, you just might want to stay!

Mayor Mike Crawford (336) 337-1071 mcrawford@ stokesdale.org 4-year term ends 2025

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TOWN PERSONNEL & COUNCIL Robbie Lee Wagoner II town clerk rwagoner@ stokesdale.org

Employed by Town since July 2022

Dale F. Martin

deputy town clerk stokesdale@ stokesdale.org Employed by Town since April 2021

Mason P. Winfree deputy town clerk deputyclerk@ stokesdale.org

Employed by Town since November 2023

Priscilla Hunsucker

water system customer service manager water@ stokesdale.org Employed by Town since March 2018

Gary Matchunis

water operator responsible in charge (ORC) Employed by Town since early 2018

Kim Thacker town budget/ finance officer kthacker@ stokesdale.org

Employed by Town since December 2018

Town Hall: (336) 643-4011

The Town of Stokesdale has operated under a mayor-council form of government since it incorporated in 1989. Stokesdale Town Council includes four council members and a mayor, all of whom are elected by citizens to alternating four-year terms; the mayor votes on all matters that come before the council.

Stokesdale Town Council members share day-to-day responsibilities for overseeing town staff and all governmental activities, including operations of the town’s municipal water system.

Derek Foy

mayor pro tem (919) 389-6493 dfoy@ stokesdale.org

4-year term ends 2027

Jim Rigsbee

(336) 399-8009 jrigsbee@ stokesdale.org

4-year term ends 2027

Jimmy Landreth (336) 707-8615 jlandreth@ stokesdale.org

4-year term ends 2027

Tim Jones

(336) 643-4011 timjonesstokesdale@ gmail.com

4-year term ends 2025

WHAT MADE THE NEWS IN 2023

MARK YOUR Water line extension projects underway CALENDAR Stokesdale continues to assess its municipal water system infrastructure while it simultaneously takes steps to grow its system to serve more customers. Last year the Town moved for 2024 forward on two major projects to extend its water lines – one of those projects is on Ellisboro Road, with plans to extend lines from Bi-Rite to Cornelius Court, and the other will extend water lines from U.S. 158, up Coldwater Road, and down Belews Creek Road towards the town core.

As of the end of January 2024, the Town had nearly 800 customers connected to its water system.

Major town park improvements completed, more on horizon

In 2023, the Town completed the largest capital improvement project at Town Park since the park’s inception by adding new playground equipment and pickleball and basketball courts. Expanding the park’s playground equipment to provide more activities for kids ages 5-12 was a major focus of Stokesdale’s Town Park Improvement Committee after it was formed in July 2022 and charged with developing a plan for using a $725,475 federal grant the Town received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and an additional $50,000 state grant. The new playground equipment was installed in the park last September and includes a 5-panel rock climber, carousel, a single post swing and a Denton play center; a 12-inch layer of wood playground mulch was also installed on the ground beneath the equipment.

Park visitors were further excited when six outdoor basketball courts and two pickleball courts were opened for play in December.

With those projects now completed, the Town Park Improvement Committee has turned its attention to lighting the soccer fields in the park and developing a nature trail.

Town passes resolutions opposing de-annexation, casino

Last April Stokesdale Town Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing the potential de-annexation of almost 1,000 acres in Summerfield. When it reconvenes this spring, the state legislature is expected to vote on a bill that would allow landowner David Couch to de-annex his property from Summerfield; if approved, the de-annexation will transfer control of how the property is developed and its property tax revenue from the Town of Summerfield to Guilford County.

“The State government shouldn’t be meddling in local government affairs as long as State laws are being followed,” Stokesdale’s resolution reads. “Just as our federal government should avoid meddling in our State’s affairs as long as federal laws are being followed.”

On Aug. 10, citizens bearing signs reading “Keep Our Community Great – NO CASINO” filled the Stokesdale Town Council meeting room to capacity. Several spoke during the period for public comments and afterward, council members shared their concerns about the proposed casino before unanimously passing a resolution opposing “the development of a gaming casino in Rockingham County adjacent to the town of Stokesdale without a vote of approval by the voters of Rockingham County by local referendum.”

Although the casino did not go before the legislature last year, it is believed it will come to the forefront again this year.

Contract extended, water capacity increased

The Town of Stokesdale renegotiated its contract with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities last year and amended it to extend from 2030 to 2050. Additionally, the town increased its option to purchase 300,000 gallons of water per day to 500,000 gallons per day, based on projected demand. In exchange, Stokesdale paid $128,000 for a one-time capacity development fee in January 2024.

Read more on these and other Stokesdale-related topics at www.nwobserver.com.

Stokesdale Town Council

2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m.

Attend in-person or view meetings live via the town’s YouTube channel DETAILS: www.stokesdale.org 

Good Samaritan food pantry Last Saturday* each month, 9-11 a.m. (*3rd Saturday in November & December) DETAILS: www.stokesdalegsm.org 

Friends of Stokesdale Meets monthly, 1st Tuesday, 7-8 p.m.

Stokesdale Town Hall 8325 Angel Pardue Road www.friendsofstokesdale.org 

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Tuesdays, 4 to 7 p.m., late April-early October

Stokesdale United Methodist Church 8305 Loyola Drive, Stokesdale 

Veterans Day ceremony Monday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.

Veterans Memorial 6826 U.S. 158, Stokesdale RAIN LOCATION: Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road 

Angel Tree program November-December

DETAILS: www.stokesdalegsm.org 

Christmas parade*

Saturday, Dec. 14 2 p.m., Downtown Stokesdale *A pre-parade craft show, food trucks and live music will once again be part of Parade Day festivities in 2024.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES CIVIC/SERVICE GROUPS Friends of Stokesdale friendsofstokesdale@gmail.com Joe Thacker, president (336) 708-0334 Janice Mihelik, vice-president Molly Byrd, secretary (336) 707-5964 This nonprofit organization is dedicated to revitalizing downtown Stokesdale, preserving the town’s history and planning for the future. Meets monthly on the first Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall.

Northwest Republican Women Pam Foxx, president / (336) 542-8314 pnfoxx@gmail.com

STOKESDALE FIRE DISTRICT

Meets monthly on the second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Meeting locations vary.

Station 12 8401 U.S. 158, Stokesdale (336) 643-0790 www.stokesdalefire.com

Stokesdale Community Choir Sondra Beene, (336) 453-8017 skbeene@gmail.com

Full-time paid and volunteer firefighters

This choir invites all adults for fellowship, singing and enjoyment.

Practices are on Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Gideon Grove United Methodist Church, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Road, Stokesdale. Call or email for more info about the choir or to confirm practice times.

(For more info on local civic/service groups, see pages 12, 22 and 39.)

EMERGENCY SERVICES In case of emergency, dial 911

Todd Gauldin, chief Stokesdale Fire District

ISO Rating: 2 (effective May 1, 2024)* Stokesdale Fire Department was established in 1954 by a small group of about 18 men who had no formal training in firefighting, no fire station, and no money to purchase equipment. “Their occupations ranged from mechanics to electricians to tobacco farmers,” the fire department’s website reads. “Though they were

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small in number, they were mighty in their desire to protect homes and businesses in their community from being destroyed by fire.”

Initially, the department’s coverage area was 3 square miles. Today, it encompasses 36 square miles, parts of which extend from Guilford County into Rockingham County. * Awarded by the Insurance Service Office, an ISO rating analyzes a department’s firefighting abilities and assigns a numerical rating from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best. These ratings are used by insurance companies to calculate fire insurance premiums.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

In case of emergency, dial 911.

(For more information about the Sheriff’s Department, see pages 22 and 41.)

EMERGENCY SHELTERS

Arrangements are in place throughout Guilford County for numerous emergency shelters, but locations are not confirmed until there is an emergency.

Emergency shelters have been established in the Town of Stokesdale; in case of a disaster, as soon as possible after an assessment has been made to verify sheltering is needed, Guilford County determines the closest safe shelter to activate and then works with public information partners to get that information out to the community in as many ways as possible.

In the event of a disaster, call the American Red Cross at (336) 333-2111 to confirm that a designated shelter in your area has been opened.

(For more information on emergency shelters, see pages 23 and 42.)

GIVE/GET ASSISTANCE Camp Carefree 275 Carefree Lane Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 427-0966 directors@campcarefree.org www.campcarefree.org Camp Carefree

Camp Carefree, founded in 1986, provides a free, one-week camping experience to children ages 6 to 16 who suffer from chronic, serious and debilitating conditions. Programs also include a week for the siblings of our campers, and a week for kids whose parents suffer from serious or debilitating conditions. Sickle Cell Camp is also hosted

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• June 16-21: Siblings – well children with a chronically ill sibling • June 23-28: Neuro – epilepsy & neurological disorders • June 30-July 5: Cancer – leukemia & other cancers, Down syndrome • July 7-12: Spina Bifida – spinal cord disorders & injuries • July 14-19: Kids – well children with a chronically ill parent • July 21-26: Hemophilia/Turner – bleeding disorders, von Willebrand disease & Turner syndrome Good Samaritan Ministries P.O. Box 202, Stokesdale, NC 27357 7769 N.C. 68 N, Stokesdale, www.stokesdalegsm.org

ommunities of Stokesdale, Good Samaritan Ministries Oak Ridge of&Stokesdale, Summerfield Inc.

Good Samaritan Ministries, an ecumenical Christian outreach ministry of Stokesdale-area churches, provides assistance with heating and electric bills and food to area families in need.

It also sponsors an Angel Tree, which gives community members an opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts for children in need.

A food pantry operated by Good Samaritan Ministries is open to the public from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the last Saturday of every month (third Saturday in November and December) at Gideon Grove United Methodist Church (new location as of January 2024), 2865 Gideon Grove Church Road, Stokesdale. For info, call (336) 643-5887.

Participating churches include Bethel Methodist Church (336-643-0509); Church of the Living God (336-643-4594); Crossroads Community Church (336-312-1431);

Flat Rock United Methodist Church (336-643-0306); Gideon Grove United Methodist Church (336-932-3364); Mount Carmel United Methodist Church (336-643-0306); Mount Zion Methodist Church (336-548-4455); Oak Ridge Methodist Church (336-6434690); Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church (336-643-3452); Oak Springs Missionary Baptist Church (336-643-5617); Stokesdale Christian Church (336-643-3111) and Stokesdale United Methodist Church (336-643-4850).

For more information on organizations where you can give or get assistance, see pages 14, 23 and 45.)

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northwestFINDER 2024 8325 Angel Pardue Road (336) 643-4011 stokesdale@Stokesdale.org 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday closed Friday-Sunday The Stokesdale Library offers books for public use. The library opened in April 2013, is run by volunteers, and currently operates during Town Hall hours. Donations of children’s books and hardcover books (no encyclopedias or textbooks) are appreciated.

PARKS & RECREATION ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKS Stokesdale Ball Park 8401 Capri Drive P.O. Box 802, Stokesdale www.stokesdaleparksandrec.com info@stokesdaleparksandrec.com Stokesdale Parks and Recreation

This park is owned by Stokesdale Parks and Recreation, a non-profit which coordinates baseball/softball, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball and cheerleading programs at its fields in Stokesdale, at Stokesdale Town Park and at Stokesdale Elementary School.

Stokesdale Town Park at Martin’s Meadows 8329 Angel Pardue Road, Stokesdale (336) 643-4011 (town hall) www.stokesdale.org/departments/ parks_and_recreation.php Open daily, 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

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This 35-acre park was developed by the Town of Stokesdale and is located behind the Stokesdale Town Hall building. The park has two multipurpose fields, a disc golf course, a playground, a paved walking trail, picnic shelters, sand volleyball courts, two pickleball courts, and a full-size basketball court.

(For more information on northwestarea parks & recreation, see pages 15, 24 and 48.)

SENIOR PROGRAMS (For info on Stokesdale/northwest-area senior programs, see page 58.)

LAKES Belews Lake/Carolina Marina 548 Shelton Road, Stokesdale (336) 427-0498 www.carolinamarina.com Carolina Marina

Lake access is available at the Piney Bluff access area on N.C. 65 and the Pine Hall access area on Pine Hall Road.

Boating access is also available at the privately-owned Humphries Ridge Marina and Campground and Carolina Marina.

MEMORIALS Stokesdale Veterans Monument 6826 U.S. 158, Stokesdale Powell Shelton (336) 643-5574 powellshelton49@yahoo.com Located at Vulcan Materials Company, the monument is the site of a special program each Veterans Day. A community walking track is also located at the site.

SUPPORT GROUPS AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Stokesdale Christian Church 8607 Stokesdale Street (336) 643-3111 AA meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more info, call the church, (336) 643-3111, or Dean, (336) 392-6676.

(For more info on support groups, see pages 16 and 58.)

DID YOU KNOW? Stokesdale has been using federal COVID relief funds and a $50,000 state grant to add new features to its town park. Late last year the town became the first in northwest Guilford County to offer outdoor pickleball and basketball courts, and nature trails are in the planning stage.

UTILITIES

POST OFFICE Stokesdale Post Office 8210 U.S. 158, downtown Stokesdale ZIP Code 27357 (336) 644-6686 Joshua Hopkins, postmaster 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday www.usps.com

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC) (For info on Stokesdale/northwest-area public schools, see page 55.)

TRASH PICKUP/RECYCLING GFL Environmental (serves Stokesdale and Oak Ridge) (855) 222-2797 | (336) 668-3712 www.gflenv.com

WATER Aqua America – N.C. (for community well system users only) www.aquaamerica.com For info or water emergencies, call (877) 987-2782.

Stokesdale Water System (residents on municipal water only)

Stokesdale Town Hall (336) 643-4011 water@stokesdale.org mcrawford@stokesdale.org For info, billing questions or water emergencies during business hours, call Stokesdale Town Hall, (336) 643-4011.

To get water turned on, Stokesdale residents who are eligible to receive town water must go to Town Hall Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For after-hours assistance and/or after-hours water emergencies, call Mayor Mike Crawford, (336) 337-1071.

(For other utilities including cable/internet/phone, electric, gas and scrap tire/ white goods, and recycling/e-cycling, see pages 54 and 58.)

VOTING/ELECTIONS Guilford County Board of Elections (336) 641-3836

www.guilfordcountync.gov

January 2023).

In Stokesdale, the polling site is located at: Stokesdale Town Hall 8325 Angel Pardue Road (Check the BOE website for Early Voting.)

(For more voter info, see page 60.)

You may register to vote after being a resident of your county for at least 30 days. Voter registration forms may be obtained from the local town halls or at the county Board of Elections offices.

The forms can also be obtained from the DMV and public libraries, according to the Board of Elections website.

4,983 Stokesdale residents were registered to vote as of Feb. 28, 2024.

Of these, 2,224 were registered as Republicans (compared to 2,134 in January 2023); 865 were registered as Democrats (compared to 831 in January 2023); 1,854 were unaffiliated with a political party (compared to 1,728 in January 2023); and 35 were registered as Libertarians (compared to 36 in

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YOUTH RECREATION Stokesdale Parks and Recreation www.stokesdaleparksandrec.com info@stokesdaleparksandrec.com Jordan Balmforth, president Liz Cagno, vice president Stokesdale Parks and Recreation

Stokesdale Parks and Recreation offers youth basketball, soccer, baseball, football, softball, volleyball and cheerleading. The organization owns Stokesdale Ball Park; basketball is played in the Stokesdale Elementary School gym.

(For more info on northwest-area youth recreation/civic groups, see pages 16, 25 and 60.)

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GUILFORD COUNTY AT A GLANCE

Formed in 1771, Guilford County is home to almost 549,000 residents, making it the third-mostpopulous county in North Carolina (behind Mecklenburg and Wake). Its two major cities are Greensboro and High Point.

The county is governed by a Board of Commissioners that includes a representative for each of nine districts, with each member serving a four-year term.

The Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts transformed downtown Greensboro when it opened for performances September 2021. The $94 million, state-ofthe-art facility seats 3,023 people and is home to touring Broadway productions, concerts, Guilford College’s Bryan Series, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra performances, comedy shows and all types of family entertainment.

Popular visitor attractions in Guilford County include the International Civil Rights Center and Museum at the former Woolworth’s store in downtown Greensboro, where, on Feb. 1, 1960, four Black students from NC A&T courageously sat at a “whites only” lunch counter. The action of the men, dubbed the “Greensboro Four,” is credited with sparking America’s sit-in movement. Greensboro Science Center, the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum and SkyWild, a zip-line and aerial adventure park, are other popular visitor attractions.

Downtown High Point got a boost when the $36 million multi-use Truist Point Stadium, which seats 4,400, opened in May 2019. The baseball stadium is home to the High Point Rockers professional baseball team, and also hosts soccer, football and lacrosse games, as well as festivals, concerts, charity fundraisers and other events.

The largest higher educational institutions in Guilford County are University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina A&T State University and Guilford Technical Community College.

The county’s transportation system includes state and federal highways and a 9.4-mile segment of I-73 which was completed in May 2017, rail, and Piedmont Triad International Airport. The airport has attracted companies such as FedEx, Honda Aircraft Company, HAECO Americas and Cessna to the region – and in January 2022, it got an additional boost when Boom Supersonic announced plans to establish a $500 million manufacturing facility for the production of supersonic jets on 65 acres owned by PTI. The airport has more than 1,000 acres of on-site land ready for development.

Guilford County encompasses 645.7 square miles

POPULATION 488,406

2010

548,632 (per NC Office of Budget & Mgt., July 2022)

CURRENT

Greensboro population (per NC OSBM/July 2022): 301,495 High Point population (per NC OSBM/July 2022): 109,527

(Info in below categories from data.census.gov)

AGE Under 18............................................................................................... 21.6% 65 and over.......................................................................................... 16.2%

RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN White (alone)........................................................................................54.4% Black or African-American (alone)....................................................36.3% Hispanic or Latino (alone)......................................................................... 9% Asian (alone)........................................................................................... 5.7% American Indian & Alaska native (alone)............................................ 0.8% Two or more races.................................................................................. 2.8%

EDUCATION (age 25 and over) High school graduate (or higher)....................................................... 90.1% Bachelor’s degree or higher.................................................................37.9% Households with a broadband internet subscription: 87.3%

INCOME, HEALTH INSURANCE Per capita income (past 12 months): $36,536 Median household income (MHI, in 2022 dollars): $62,880 (compares to MHI of $67,481 in North Carolina)

Persons without health insurance (under 65): 11.8%

OTHER NOTES Guilford County has an estimated 237,803 housing units.

Median value of owner-occupied housing: $215,700 Countywide, 16.4% of the population had income below the poverty level in the last 12 months. (compares to 13.3% statewide poverty level)

Veterans living in Guilford County: 26,759

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS Better Business Bureau 1617 N.C. 66 South, Suite 201, Kernersville, NC 27284 (336) 852-4240 www.bbb.org/us/nc/greensboro (For more info on business associations in northwest Guilford County, see pages 12 and 22.)

CIVIC/MISC. GROUPS Greater Greensboro Republican Women’s Club www.gsorw.org president@gsorw.org Greater Greensboro Republican Women’s Club

GGRWC is an organization of women and men who work to impact important issues by reaching out to legislators and the community. Meetings, which

include issue-based speakers, legislative updates and optional lunch, are held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Starmount Forest Country Club, One Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro.

Greensboro Airport Rotary Club www.greensboroairportrotary.org Tom Wright, president*

*through June 30; from July 1 through the end of 2024, Bill Howland will be president.

Greensboro Airport Rotary Club

The Greensboro Airport Rotary Club meets most Tuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. at Well Spring Retirement Community, 4100 Well Spring Drive, Greensboro. A member of Rotary International, whose motto is “Service above self,” the club is devoted to serving the community and the world.

Greensboro Newcomers Club www.greensboronewcomersclub.com greensboroncnewcomersclub@gmail.com

Greensboro Newcomers Club

The purpose of the Greensboro Newcomers Club is to welcome new residents to the area, to acquaint them with the community and enable them to meet others.

Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club Tiffany Hansen, president tiffanykhansen96@gmail.com (336) 404-8038 Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club

Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club (NGWC) is a nonprofit organization with members including women from all walks of life who share a commitment to community service. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month, 7 p.m.; check the group’s Facebook page for location. For more info about the group or to attend a meeting, contact Tiffany Hansen at above phone number or email address.

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The mission of the Sportsman’s Wildlife Club, established in 1951, is to preserve natural wildlife resources and promote responsible hunting and fishing. Meetings are held on a 30-acre property that includes a 12-acre lake; the club meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the clubhouse at the end of Winfree Road in Summerfield.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (Post 7999) Commander Philip Sanchez (360) 259-2351 Sgtandy@att.net www.vfw7999.blogspot.com

Members of Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999 are regular participants in local events such as the Summerfield Founders’ Day Parade and Oak Ridge Heritage Day. The post was responsible for funding and erecting a permanent veterans monument beside Summerfield Community Center.

VFW Post 7999 meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road in Summerfield.

(For more info on civic/miscellaneous groups, see pages 12, 22 and 30.)

ELECTED OFFICIALS (U.S./N.C. Senate and House)

UNITED STATES SENATE Thom Tillis (R) 185 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-6342 tillis.senate.gov

Vice-Commander Andy Schlosser (336) 456-2199 Quartermaster Rick Dunlap (336) 601-0941 Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999

Elected to a second six-year term in 2020

Ted Budd (R) 304 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3154 budd.senate.gov Elected to a six-year term in 2022

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kathy Manning (D) 6th District (includes northwest Guilford County) 307 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3065 Local office: 100 S. Elm Street, Suite 301 Greensboro, NC 27401 (336) 333-5005 (or message via Facebook) www.manning.house.gov Second two-year term expires November 2024 and is not running for reelection

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N.C. SENATE Michael Garrett (D) 27th District (includes northwest Guilford County) 300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 206-C Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 733-5856 michael.garrett@ncleg.net Elected to his third two-year term in November 2022

N.C. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jon Hardister (R) House Deputy Majority Whip 59th District Guilford 300 N. Salisbury St., Rm. 634 Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 (919) 733-5191 Mailing address: 924 Golf House Road West Whitsett, NC 27377 Elected to his sixth two-year term in November 2022 John Faircloth (R) 62nd District (includes northwest Guilford County) 300 N. Salisbury St., Rm. 613 Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 (919) 733-5877 l (336) 841-4137 Address: 4456 Orchard Knob Lane High Point, NC 27265 john.faircloth@ncleg.g0v info@johnfaircloth62.com Elected to his seventh two-year term in November 2022; is not running for reelection in November 2024

GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Guilford County Courthouse 301 W. Market St., Greensboro www.guilfordcountync.gov

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

(336) 641-3351 www.guilfordcountync.gov

Guilford County has nine commissioners (eight district and one at-large), each elected to a four-year term. The chairman is chosen by the board members.

Commissioners oversee the various county departments and adopt the annual budget, which sets the tax rate (currently, 73.05 cents per $100 of assessed property value).

For a map of districts, visit www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ board-of-elections/reports-data-maps/ district-maps.

Brandon Gray-Hill (D) District 6 (includes Colfax) bgrayhill @guilfordcountync.gov (336) 459-6192 301 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401 Appointed in October 2023 to replace James Upchurch, who resigned to accept an opportunity in another state.

Term expires 2024

Pat Tillman (R) District 3 (includes northwest Guilford County) 301 W. Market St. Greensboro, NC 27401 ptillman@guilfordcountync.gov (336) 418-1729 Elected in 2022 Four-year term expires 2026 Kay Cashion (D) at large (336) 274-6272 (home) 103 W. Market St. Greensboro, NC 27401 kcashion @guilfordcountync.gov Appointed commissioner in 2004, elected in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.

Four-year term expires 2026 Carly Cooke (D) District 5 (includes part of Summerfield) ccooke @guilfordcountync.gov (336) 252-8766 Elected in 2020 Four-year term expires 2024

EMERGENCY SERVICES In case of emergency, dial 911

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Danny Rogers, sheriff 400 W. Washington St., Greensboro (336) 641-3694 (sheriff’s office) Second four-year term expires 2026 (336) 641-3355 (duty sergeant, manned 24/7) www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ sheriff-s-office sheriff@guilfordcountync.gov Guilford County Sheriff’s Office

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The sheriff’s department operates three district parol offices in the county; northwest Guilford County lies within District 1.

District 1 office 7504 Summerfield Road, Summerfield (336) 641-2300 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Capt. J. Corbett, district commander (336) 641-2301 jcorbet@guilfordcountync.gov 1st Lt. Mike Burns, assistant commander mburns@guilfordcountync.gov www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ sheriff-s-office (336) 373-2222 non-emergency 24/7 Guilford County Sheriff

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Cone Health Urgent Care Center 1123 North Church St., Greensboro (336) 832-4400 www.conehealth.com

Animal Control (336) 641-5990 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat)

Cone Health MedCenter Greensboro Drawbridge Parkway 3518 Drawbridge Parkway, Greensboro www.conehealth.com Moses Cone Memorial Hospital 1121 North Church St., Greensboro (336) 832-7000 (front desk) (336) 832-8040 (emergency services) www.conehealth.com Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center 1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy.

Kernersville • (336) 564-4000 www.novanthealth.org Cone Health MedCenter High Point 2630 Willard Dairy Road, High Point (336) 884-3777 • www.conehealth.com Wesley Long Community Hospital 2400 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro (336) 832-1000 (front desk) (336) 832-1300 (emergency services) www.conehealth.com

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Arrangements are in place throughout Guilford County for numerous emergency shelters, but locations are not confirmed until there is an emergency.

Emergency shelters have been established throughout Guilford County, including in the towns of Stokesdale and Summerfield. In case of a disaster, as soon as possible after an assessment has been made to verify sheltering is needed, Guilford County determines the closest safe shelter to activate and then works with public information partners to get that information out to the community in as many ways as possible.

In the event of a disaster, call the American Red Cross at (336) 333-2111 to confirm that a designated shelter in your area has been opened.

After hours or in case of emergency, dial 911 Department of Health and Human Resources (336) 641-3447 www.guilfordcountync.gov (select our county, then health & human services) Greensboro Urban Ministry 305 W. Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro (336) 271-5959 www.greensborourbanministry.org An ecumenical outreach agency that provides emergency food and shelter, housing, clothing, a food bank and thrift store.

Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday: closed Guilford County Animal Resource Center 980 Guilford College Road Greensboro (336) 641-3400 Closed Tuesday Open 12-4 p.m. for adoptions other days; registration required Saturday & Sunday appointment only www.guilfordcountync.gov (select our county, then animal services) Health Department (336) 641-7777 www.guilfordcountync.gov (select our county, then health & human services)

ENTERTAINMENT/ EDUCATIONAL ACC Hall of Champions 1921 W. Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro (336) 315-8411 www.acchallofchampions.net Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The ACC Hall of Champions opened to the general public on March 3, 2011, the first day of the 2011 ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Hall celebrates past, present and future conference success through the design

and use of interactive displays, unique institutional exhibits and multi-purpose program space that showcases the league’s storied history.

Located in the western portion of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex’s Special Events Center, the entrance to the ACC Hall of Champions features a 4-foot, 360-degree, state-of-the-art video globe that treats guests to a unique multi-media display of conference highlights. Other features of the Hall’s first phase (8,100 square feet) include a historical timeline of the ACC’s founding in Greensboro in 1953 through today; individual member school exhibits, life-size ACC school mascot exhibits, a “you call the play” interactive broadcasting booth, ACC Network Video Vault and space to display memorabilia, trophies and historical event photos.

Greensboro Aquatic Center 1921 W. Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro (336) 315-8498 www.greensboroaquaticcenter.com Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Greensboro Aquatic Center

The Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) is a state-of-the-art facility featuring leading-edge concepts in aquatic design.

It is located in the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, the premier sports and entertainment facility in the Southeast.

The GAC brings together all major aquatic sports, including competitive swimming and diving, water polo and synchronized swimming, in one venue. The GAC fully meets NCAA and FINA standards and offers Greensboro the opportunity to host high school and collegiate events, USA Swimming meets, Master’s swimming and U.S. Water Polo events as well as a myriad of local, regional, national and international competitions.

The GAC is also a community pool open to the public and members for yearround swimming and recreation. For more info, visit greensboroaquaticcenter.com.

Greensboro Coliseum Complex 1921 W. Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro

(336) 373-7400 www.greensborocoliseum.com Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Opened in 1959, the Greensboro Coliseum Complex now includes eight venues: an amphitheater, arena, aquatic center, banquet hall, convention center, museum, a theatre and an indoor pavilion.

The Coliseum is the home of UNC Greensboro’s men’s basketball team, the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League, and has hosted the Men’s ACC Tournament 26 times since 1967 (the most of any venue) and the Women’s ACC Tournament 19 times (also the most of any venue) since 2000.

The Coliseum has also hosted concerts for over 40 years; the first major concert held there was performed by The Monkees. Elvis Presley performed there April 14, 1972; the footage from that performance was used for his final

film, Elvis on Tour. Presley performed at the Coliseum again on April 21, 1977, one of the final venues of his tour, before his death on August 16.

The 450,000-square-foot Greensboro Coliseum has a seating capacity of about 22,000.

American Alliance of Museums-accredited Smithsonian Affiliate, is a division of the City of Greensboro Library Department and operates as a public-private partnership with the nonprofit GHM Inc. The museum offers engaging exhibits, educational programs and community dialogue.

Greensboro Grasshoppers First National Bank Field, 408 Bellemeade Street, Greensboro (336) 268-2255 www.gsohoppers.com

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The Greensboro Grasshoppers are a High-A Affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

They play their home games at First National Bank Field, which seats 7,499 fans.

Greensboro History Museum 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro (336) 373-2043 www.greensborohistory.org The Greensboro History Museum, an

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Greensboro Science Center 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro (336) 288-3769 www.greensboroscience.org The Greensboro Science Center is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition for a museum, and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

The center offers exhibits to appeal to every age. The 22,000-square-foot

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The Dinosaur Gallery and Gem and Mineral Gallery are perennial favorites.

Animal Discovery is an outdoor zoological park that features tigers, gibbons, wallabies, lemurs, maned wolves, anteaters and other animals.

The Edward R. Zane Planetarium offers a trip to the stars, and visitors can also view the sun from the solar observatory.

The OmniSphere Theater offers digital shows on a 40-foot dome screen, and traveling exhibits are often featured.

SkyWild, a treetop adventure park, features three courses for various fitness levels.

Greensboro Swarm Greensboro Coliseum Complex 1921 W. Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro (336) 907-3600 https://greensboro.gleague.nba.com The Greensboro Swarm is the NBA GLeague affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets.

International Civil Rights Center & Museum 134 S. Elm Street, Greensboro (336) 274-9199 www.sitinmovement.org International Civil Rights Center & Museum

The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is devoted to the international struggle for civil and human rights.

Located in the former F.W. Woolworth’s store where the nonviolent protests of the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins took place, the museum also offers a variety of meeting spaces and facilities for rental.

Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.6 p.m.; guests are encouraged to arrive no later than 4 p.m.

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Körner’s Folly 413 S. Main St., Kernersville (336) 996-7922 www.kornersfolly.org

Körner’s Folly

Jule Gilmer Körner, an interior designer, decorator and painter, began building what he intended to be a showplace and temporary home in 1878. The design caused a cousin to call the house “Jule Körner’s folly.” Körner liked the moniker and began having his house called by that title, even having it set in tile outside the front door.

The house has 22 rooms on three floors and seven levels. Ceiling heights range from 6 to 25 feet, and it is said that no two doorways are the same. In 1897, the upper floor was renovated and turned into a theater known as Cupid’s Park. It was said to have been the first private little theater in America.

Körner’s Folly offers tours, theatrical productions and community events throughout the year. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with the last allowed entry at 3 p.m.

Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum 220 N. Church Street, Greensboro (336) 574-2898 www.mbcmuseum.com Located in downtown Greensboro, the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum (formerly Greensboro Children’s Museum) is designed to inspire handson learning through play and offers a fun, energetic and safe environment for all ages. Children (and parents too!) can touch, explore and interact with more than 20 indoor and outdoor exhibits.

The Outdoor Play Plaza consists of two European-imported 30-foot-tall Neptune XXL Climbers connected by a 25-foot suspended net tunnel.

Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum

North Carolina Fusion U-23 Macpherson Stadium, 6105 Townsend Road, Browns Summit (336) 993-2137 www.ncfusion.org North Carolina Fusion U-23, formerly known as Carolina Dynamo (of the Premier Development League), is a

USL League Two soccer team. (USL League Two is the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.) Founded in 1993, the team plays its home games at Macpherson Stadium Bryan Park Truist Soccer Complex, where they have played since 2003.

North Carolina Zoo 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro (800) 488-0444 www.nczoo.org Visitors at the North Carolina Zoo can enjoy 500 acres of exhibits constructed to resemble natural habitats.

It features more than 1,600 animals and 52,000 plants located along five miles of shaded pathways. Trams are also available to take visitors to exhibits.

Piedmont Environmental Center 1220 Penny Road, High Point (336) 883-8531 www.highpointnc.gov/PEC Piedmont Environmental Center

The Piedmont Environmental Center offers 11 miles of hiking trails (open during daylight hours) on a 376-acre nature preserve, which is home to deer, red fox, raccoons, hawks, owls, turtles and many birds. Qualified naturalists are on hand to teach classes and answer questions.

Many recycled materials were used in the construction of the main building. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.

Classes are offered on topics such as stargazing, birding and cultivating wildflowers; guided outdoor hikes, kayaking/canoeing adventures and field trips are available.

Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts One Abe Brenner Place 300 North Elm St., Greensboro (336) 373-7575 / (336) 333-6500 www.tangercenter.com TangerCenter

Since its opening in 2021, this state-ofthe-art performance center in downtown

Greensboro has hosted a wide variety of live entertainment including concerts from artists such as Sting, Josh Groban and Patti LaBelle; Broadway shows such as “Hamilton”; Guilford College’s Bryan Series; Greensboro Symphony Orchestra performances; comedy shows and all types of family entertainment.

The 3,000-seat Tanger Center is managed by the staff of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

by The Beach Boys.

The amphitheater has 7,061 seats, including more than 2,000 reserved seats and general admission lawn seating for more than 5,000 patrons.

Concessions, bar service and other amenities are provided onsite; parking is available in the adjacent lots that also service the Coliseum Complex. For more info, visit: www.greensborocoliseum.com/ venues/detail/white-oak-amphitheatre.

White Oak Amphitheatre 2407 W. Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro (336) 373-7400 www.greensborocoliseum.com

Winston-Salem Dash Truist Stadium 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem (336) 714-2287 www.wsdash.com

White Oak Amphitheatre is located on the southern end of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex campus (on the former Canada Dry bottling plant property) and hosts a diverse selection of concerts, community events, fairs, arts and crafts, and festivals. The venue NA NWObserver half apage.ai opened on June 5, 2011, with concert1

The Winston-Salem Dash Minor League Baseball team is a High-A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.

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Goodwill Industries provides work opportunities for people with special employment needs. The organization accepts donations of clothing, housewares, furniture, books, computers and accessories, which it sells in its stores. Some locations also accept televisions, cell phones and appliances.

Greensboro Urban Ministry 305 W. Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro (336) 271-5959 www.greensborourbanministry.org

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northwestFINDER 2024 menical outreach agency which is supported by more than 200 Protestant, Catholic and Jewish congregations. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, the ministry provides crisis intervention and emergency services, offering food, shelter and clothing. It is dedicated to helping individuals and families break the cycles of poverty, hunger, addiction and homelessness.

Hannah’s Haven 5432 Yanceyville Road, Browns Summit (336) 656-1066 www.hannahshaven.net Hannah’s Haven, A Teen Challenge Center

Hannah’s Haven is a recovery home that seeks to provide a safe and stable environment for women to establish a lifestyle free of drugs and alcohol. The Christian ministry serves women ages 18 and older who have recently completed substance abuse treatment or have undergone medically supervised detoxification.

HorsePower Therapeutic Learning Center 4537 Walpole Road, High Point (336) 931-1424 www.horsepower.org

Thursdays only, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Next Step Ministries, a nonprofit organization founded in 1998, helps women and their children escape domestic violence. Next Step Ministries offers shelter, food, clothing, transportation, advocacy and other services.

HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center

HorsePower, a nonprofit organization founded in 1995, provides therapeutic equine activities for more than 300 individuals with and without disabilities each year. It is accredited as a Premier Center

by PATH International.

Next Step Ministries 955 N.C. 66, Kernersville P.O. Box 793 (336) 413-7054 (office) (336) 413-5858 (24-hour crisis line) (336) 993-0630 (store) www.nextstepdv.org info@nextstepdv.org Thrift store hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Salvation Army 301 West Green Drive, High Point (336) 881-5400 www.salvationarmycarolinas.org Salvation Army of High Point

The Salvation Army provides help to those in need in the way of emergency shelter, emergency and disaster relief, rehabilitation and crisis assistance. The organization accepts clothing, shoes, household goods, etc. The shelter, located at 1311 S. Eugene Street in Greensboro, can be reached by calling (336) 273-5572.

Vietnam Veterans of America (800) 775-VETS or (336) 885-4488

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www.scheduleapickup.com www.vva.org Vietnam Veterans of America

Vietnam Veterans of America is a national service organization that primarily serves the needs of veterans of the Vietnam War era. The organization accepts clothing, accessories, shoes, baby items, household goods, glassware, books, toys, bicycles, small furniture, rugs, tools, small appliances, bedding, draperies, curtains, kitchenware, jewelry, stereos, radios, portable TVs. Call or visit the website to schedule a pickup.

Youth Focus Inc./ Alexander Youth Network 405 Parkway, Suite A, Greensboro (336) 274-5909 www.youthfocus.org Local nonprofit serving Guilford County families and youth since 1971. Services in-

clude substance abuse counseling, foster care, young women’s housing, counseling, emergency housing, school and educational groups, some covered by NC Health Choice, Medicaid, or private insurance while others may be free of charge.

(For more info on organizations where you can give/get assistance, see pages 14, 23 and 31.)

LIBRARIES Blanche Benjamin Branch 1530 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro (336) 373-7540 Central Library 219 N. Church Street, Greensboro (336) 373-2471 Glenn McNairy Branch 4860 Lake Jeanette Road, Greensboro (336) 373-2015

1420 Price Park Drive, Greensboro (off New Garden Road) (336) 373-2923 Kernersville Library (Paddison Memorial Library) 248 Harmon Lane, Kernersville (336) 703-2930 Stokesdale Library Stokesdale Town Hall 8325 Angel Pardue Road, Stokesdale (336) 643-4011

MISCELLANEOUS FARMERS MARKET Piedmont Triad Farmers Market 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax (336) 605-9157 www.triadfarmersmarket.com

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Activities are offered at promotional events. The Market Shoppes, which are located indoors, a garden center and restaurant are open year-round.

GUILFORD COUNTY DEPTS.

www.guilfordcountync.gov (select our county)

Cooperative Extension: (336) 641-2400 Health Department: (336) 641-7777 Mental Health/ Sandhills Center: (800) 256-2452 Planning Department: (336) 641-3334 Register of Deeds: (336) 641-7556 Social Services: (336) 641-3447 Tax Department: (336) 641-3363

N.C. DOT/DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES www.ncdot.org/dmv

DRIVER’S LICENSE BUREAU 2391 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro (336) 334-5438 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 2527 E. Market Street, Greensboro (336) 334-5745 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 236 E. Washington Street, Greensboro (919) 715-7000 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 810-A N. Main Street, Kernersville (336) 993-5651 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

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New residents have 60 days after establishing permanent residency to obtain a driver’s license. Appointments may be made online at www.ncdot.org/dmv.

Applicants must appear in person at a state driver’s license office and take any required tests. Beginning in 2016, drivers renewing a license are no longer required to take a test on the identifica-

tion of road signs. N.C. driver’s licenses are valid for five to eight years, depending on the driver’s age.

ROAD KILL REMOVAL For pickup of dead animals on the road or in the right of way, call the N.C. Department of Transportation at (336) 487-0000 to arrange for removal.

SNOW/ICE REMOVAL The N.C. Department of Transportation clears snow and ice from Guilford County state-maintained roadways outside the boundaries of Greensboro city streets, which are served by Greensboro’s snow and ice removal program.

For information about the priority order for clearing snow and ice from county roadways, view the Snow Clearing Policy at www.ncdot.gov and search “Snow Removal.”

VEHICLE REGISTRATION 2218 Golden Gate Drive, Greensboro (336) 275-7715 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 5533 W. Market Street, Greensboro (336) 856-1510 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 1701 Westchester Drive, Suite 220B, High Point (336) 889-8247 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 810 A North Main Street, Kernersville (336) 904-0743 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday New residents of North Carolina must register their vehicles within 60 days of establishing permanent residency here.

Vehicles must also be inspected annually at an approved inspection facility. This step must be taken by new residents within 10 days of receiving a vehicle registration. Although new residents can initially register vehicles without an inspection, North Carolina requires a vehicle inspection before they can renew their vehicle registration.

PARKS & RECREATION ATHLETIC FIELDS Carolyn S. Allen Complex 3610 Drawbridge Parkway, Greensboro Baron Edwards (336) 373-2946 Carolyn S. Allen Regional Park Complex features four baseball/softball tournament fields that can be rented for private tournament use March through October on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and for larger special events during the week.

GARDENS Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden 1105 Hobbs Road, Greensboro www.greensborobeautiful.org (click on The Gardens, then select Bicentennial Garden) (336) 373-2199 Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden

Created in 1976 for the nation’s bicentennial, the garden features a wedding gazebo, recirculating stream and sensory garden.

Bog Garden at Benjamin Park 1101 Hobbs Road, Greensboro www.greensborobeautiful.org (click on Bog Garden) (336) 373-5888 Bog Garden

This urban garden has an elevated walkway that allows views of plants and birds in a 7-acre wetland setting.

Gateway Gardens 2800 East Gate City Boulevard, G’boro www.greensborobeautiful.org (click on Gateway Gardens) (336) 373-2199 Gateway Gardens

Gateway Gardens represents the biggest project ever undertaken in the 45+-year history of Greensboro Beautiful. It features a playful and interactive garden, and a horticultural oasis integrating elements of history,

movement, discovery and community.

Phase I opened in 2011, and includes the Michel Family Children’s Garden, the Heritage Garden, Rain Garden, Gateway Plaza & Icon, and the Great Lawn. It will eventually span 11 acres.

Greensboro Arboretum 401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro www.greensborobeautiful.org (click on Greensboro Arboretum) (336) 373-4334 This 17-acre site features 14 permanent plant collections and special display gardens as well as a fountain, overlook, arbor, gazebo, bridges and benches.

Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden 215 S. Main Street, Kernersville (336) 996-7888 www.cienerbotanicalgarden.org Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden

Features 15 gardens showcasing 4,000

different plants on 7 acres under development. Future plans call for an outdoor amphitheater and a Woodland Garden.

Price Park 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro (336) 373-3648 www.greensboro-nc.gov; (type Price Park in the search bar) The Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library is located at Price Park.

The park offers walking trails, a butterfly garden and a meadowlark sanctuary.

HISTORIC PARKS David & Rachel Caldwell Historical Center 3211 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro (336) 373-3681 www.greensboro-nc.gov (choose departments, then parks & rec) The Rev. David Caldwell (1725-1824) was a Presbyterian minister, a self-trained

We Serve Selfless service to others in our community

physician, and an early educator in colonial North Carolina. At this site in 1767, he opened an academy for young men that produced five state governors.

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro (336) 288-1776 www.nps.gov/guco Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Site of the historic Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford Courthouse, the park is operated by the National Parks Service.

Created in 1917, it was the first Revolutionary War battlefield in the United States protected by the federal government.

It includes a statue of Gen. Nathanael Greene, for whom Greensboro was named, and exhibits in the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitor Center.

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northwestFINDER 2024 LAKES Lake Higgins Marina 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield (336) 373-3739 www.greensboro-nc.gov; (type “Higgins” in the search bar) Lake Higgins

One of Greensboro’s three watershed parks, Lake Higgins Marina offers traditional outdoor activities including fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and picnicking opportunities.

The 226-acre lake, as well as nearby Lake Brandt, is stocked with largemouth bass, Bodie bass (hybrid), crappie, catfish and sunfish. Rowboats, kayaks and canoes can be rented daily.

Fishing and hunting licenses can be purchased at the park, and instructional classes in archery are offered along with environmental and educational programs.

Belews Lake/ Carolina Marina 548 Shelton Road, Stokesdale (336) 427-0498 www.carolinamarina.com Carolina Marina

Belews Lake was built to provide cooling water for the Belews Creek Steam Station. Lake access provided by Duke Energy is available at the Piney Bluff Access Area on N.C. 65 and the Pine Hall Access Area on Pine Hall Road. Boating access is also available at the privately-owned Humphries Ridge Marina and Campground and Carolina Marina. Carolina Marina offers individual boat slips, boat storage, R.V. campsites, cottage rental, pontoon boat rental, a store with gas sales and the Lakeside Grill (during peak season).

Lake Brandt 5945 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro (336) 373-3741

www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/ parks-recreation/the-lakes/lake-brandt Lake Brandt is an 816-acre municipal reservoir. The lake was originally built in 1925 and raised to its present level in 1958.

Lake Brandt features fishing, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking and canoeing. Fishing is most successful for largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish.

Rowboats, kayaks, SUPs, and canoes are available for the public to rent. Three launch ramps are also available to launch private boats. Privately owned canoes and kayaks may be launched year-round.

Lake Townsend 6332 Lake Townsend Road, Browns Summit (336) 373-3694 www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/ parks-recreation/the-lakes/lake-townsend Lake Townsend is the largest of Greensboro’s municipal reservoirs. The lake is 1,542 acres and is adjacent to the Bryan Park Complex and Golf Course off

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Highway 29 North. The lake was built and opened for recreation in 1969.

PARKS Bur-Mil Park 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro (336) 641-2020 www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ county-parks/bur-mil-park Bur-Mil Park offers a par-3 golf course and driving range, pickleball and tennis courts, hiking and biking trails, picnic shelters and a meetings and events center that can be rented. The family aquatic center has a pool, interactive water features and tot slides, and the Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center educates the public about wildlife and natural resources.

Center City Park 200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro (336) 373-7533 www.greensborodowntownparks.org The 1.9-acre park is located in the heart

of downtown Greensboro. It features numerous works of art and a fountain.

Pergolas with intricately-woven details recall the importance of the textile industry to the early growth of Greensboro. The Great Lawn forms a natural amphitheater, used for large events. The Oval Lawn and Pavilion create a venue for intimatelyscaled activities.

Country Park 3905 Nathanael Greene Drive, Greensboro (336) 373-3648 www.greensboro-nc.gov; (type “Country Park” in the search bar)

www.kvparks.com/parks/ fourth-of-july-park The 17-acre park was named after the Fourth of July Committee, an equestrian group that once held events at the park each Independence Day. The park now hosts many of Kernersville’s events, including the Honeybee Festival and the Fourth of July fireworks show. In addition to three shelters and a playground, the park provides a skate park, dog park, trails, and courts for tennis, basketball and pickleball.

Harmon Park 152 S. Main Street, Kernersville (336) 996-3062 www.kvparks.com/parks/harmon-park

Greensboro’s oldest park provides nature, hiking/biking trails, playgrounds, fishing and picnic shelters. It is home to the Guilford County Veterans Memorial and the BarkPark, a 6-acre, off-leash park for dogs.

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Harmon Park, Kernersville’s oldest park, offers a gazebo, memorial fountain, shelter, playground and restrooms along with a large, multi-use area.

Fourth of July Park 702 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville (336) 996-3062

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northwestFINDER 2024 Haw River State Park 339 Conference Center Drive, Browns Summit (off Spearman Road) (336) 342-6163 haw.river@ncparks.gov www.ncparks.gov/haw-river-state-park Haw River State Park/Summit Environmental Education Center is situated on nearly 1,200 acres. Overnight lodging is available, as is space for meetings, retreats or workshops. The park has a pool, gymnasium, lake and amphitheater. Extensive trails are located on the property, and visitors also can canoe, fish, play disc golf and tennis, and attempt a low ropes challenge course.

LeBauer Park 208 N. Davie Street, Greensboro (336) 373-7533 www.greensborodowntownparks.org (click on LeBauer Park) The 3.5-acre park opened in 2016 in the heart of downtown Greensboro, between the Greensboro Cultural Center and the Greensboro Historical Museum.

Janet Echelman’s aerial sculpture, “Where We Met,” is a key visual of the park. Interactive fountains, a dog park, a sculptural wall for those with sensory processing disorders, a reading room and a playground are among the many features available for public enjoyment.

Triad Park 9652 W. Market Street, Kernersville (336) 703-2500 www.forsyth.cc/Parks/Triad

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This 430-acre park straddles Guilford and Forsyth counties. Amenities include trails, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, disc golf, sand volleyball courts, softball and soccer fields, a stocked pond and picnic shelters. A 5,000-square-foot building can be rented for meetings and parties.

Construction on the $5 million Carolina Field of Honor, one of the largest memorials dedicated to veterans on the East Coast, was completed in 2014, along with an amphitheater.

Watershed trails Greensboro’s 42 miles of watershed trails surround the city’s municipal reservoirs. For more info, call (336) 373-3816 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov and type Watershed Trails in the search bar.

(For more info on parks & recreation, see pages 15, 24 and 34 .)

PET/ANIMAL SERVICES Guilford County Animal Control (336) 641-5990 www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ animal-services After hours or in case of emergency, dial 911 Guilford County Animal Services

Guilford County Animal Resource Center 980 Guilford College Road Greensboro, NC 27409 (336) 641-3400 www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ animal-services Guilford County Animal Shelter

In addition to cats and dogs, “pocket pets” such as small rodents, birds, reptiles and ferrets as well as surrendered livestock often are available for adoption. Animals that have been picked up

by Guilford County Animal Control are taken to the animal shelter.

EMERGENCY VETERINARY After Hours Veterinary Clinic Guilford College Animal Hospital 5505 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro (336) 851-1990 www.ahvec.com After Hours Veterinary Clinic/ Guilford College Animal Hospital

In addition to domestic animals, the clinic treats injured wildlife; those that can be saved are placed with licensed wildlife rehabilitators.

Carolina Veterinary Specialists 501 Nicholas Road, Greensboro

(336) 632-0605 www.carolinavet.com Carolina Veterinary Specialists

Happy Tails Emergency Clinic 2936 Battleground Ave., Greensboro (336) 288-2688 www.happytailservet.com Happy Tails Veterinary Emergency Clinic

Emergency veterinary clinic that treats dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets and some reptiles. Also treats injured wildlife and places them with licensed wildlife rehabilitators.

LOCAL ANIMAL RESCUES Animal Rescue & Foster Program 711 Milner Drive, Greensboro (336) 574-9600 savapup2@aol.com www.arfpnc.com Animal Rescue & Foster Program

The program provides foster homes and medical care to abandoned puppies and kittens until permanent homes are found.

Feral Cat Assistance Program 1005 W. Market Street, Greensboro P.O. Box 29112, 27429 (336) 378-0878 www.feralcatassistanceprogram.org The program’s services include a monthly Feral Cat Spay Day (spaying and neutering clinic), assistance with managing feral cat populations, rescuing and fostering kittens born to feral cats, adoption fairs and rabies clinics.

Greyhound Friends of N.C. P.O. Box 746, Summerfield, NC 27358 (336) 643-0233 adopt@greyhoundfriends.com www.greyhoundfriends.com Greyhound Friends of North Carolina

The group is an adoption agency that seeks to find loving homes for retired racing greyhounds.

Humane Society of the Piedmont 4527 W. Wendover Avenue, Greensboro (336) 299-3060 info@hspiedmont.org www.hspiedmont.org Humane Society of the Piedmont

The Humane Society offers educational programs and low-cost spay/neuter services.

The Merit Pitbull Foundation P.O. Box 10744, Greensboro (336) 508-8366 This organization helps to improve the lives of bully-type animals by fostering until they can be placed into a permanent home.

Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network 8653 N.C. 65, Stokesdale (336) 288-7006 info@reddogfarm.com www.reddogfarm.com

The multi-species rescue network works to find homes for animals from pooches to ponies. Visit the website for info and events.

SPCA of the Triad 3163 Hines Chapel Road, Greensboro (336) 375-3222 spca@triadspca.org www.triadspca.org The group offers pets for adoption and presents educational programs.

Triad Golden Retriever Rescue (336)288-9944 (voicemail) https://tgrr.org/ Triad Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. (TGRR) is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue of golden retrievers.

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Winter Farm OTTB Rescue & Retirement 5920 Khaki Place, Summerfield thewinterfarm@outlook.com www.thewinterfarm.org (336) 560-6012 winterfarmottb

Established in 2014, The Winter Farm, OTTB Rescue and Retirement is a nonprofit thoroughbred adoption program dedicated to providing retired racehorses a second career and a healthy life.

LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER Piedmont Communities Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic 1910 North Church Street, Suite E, Greensboro (336) 333-5336 info@pcspayneuter.com www.pcspayneuter.com

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NORTHWEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL (336) 643-8984

Full-service medicine, surgery and dentistry Surgical and therapeutic laser Acupuncture and ultrasound

1692 NC Hwy 68 N, Suite J Oak Ridge

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The clinic offers low-cost spay/neuter surgery.

Sheets Pet Clinic 809 Chimney Rock Court, Greensboro (336) 852-8488 www.sheetspetclinic.com Sheets Pet Clinic

The clinic offers low-cost spay/neuter surgery by appointment; at time of surgery, discounts on vaccinations also are available.

The clinic also offers low-cost dental care.

Humane Society of the Piedmont See info on p. 53 Humane Society of the Piedmont

The Humane Society offers low-cost spay/ neuter services and educational programs.

Visit hspiedmont.org; select Spay/Neuter.

OTHER PET SERVICES Stephen M. Hussey BarkPark at Country Park, Greensboro 3905 Nathanael Greene Drive (336) 373-3648 www.gsobarkpark.org info@gsobarkpark.org The BarkPark is a 6-acre, off-leash park where dogs can romp and play. It is open from sunrise to sunset.

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION Trained wildlife rehabilitators are available to provide assistance when needed.

For help with injured or orphaned wildlife in northwest Guilford County, visit www.piedmontwildliferehab.org.

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Piedmont Wildlife Rehab This non-profit, formed in 2007, helps injured and orphaned wildlife and offers outreach programs.

If you have found an injured or orphaned wild animal, visit www. piedmontwildliferehab.org and follow the instructions on the “Contact Us” page to find an appropriate wildlife rehabilitator or veterinarian.

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Triad Goodwill

RECYCLING/E-CYCLING Normal household recycling is available with residential garbage collection; other household items as well as electronics can be recycled through the companies listed on this page.

Other recycling options: • Many grocery stores accept used plastic bags for recycling.

• Office supply stores often accept printer cartridges for recycling, as do some online sources that may accept them in exchange for cash.

• Some pharmacies will dispose of unused prescription drugs. Check with your local drug store to see if they participate. Unused prescriptions from individuals can also be dropped off M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Greensboro Police Department’s Western Division Precinct, 300 S. Swing Road, Greensboro. For info, call (336) 373-2489.

• Alkaline batteries are no longer recycled in Guilford County. To locate centers that do recycle alkaline batteries, visit earth911.org. Consider using rechargeable batteries, which can be recycled at the end of their useful life.

For more info, call (336) 641-3334 or visit www.guilfordcountync.gov/ our-county/planning-development.

Goodwill Industries 2205-A Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-4549 Triad Goodwill (Oak Ridge)

Goodwill Industries 3921 Battleground Ave., Greensboro (336) 545-1212

Goodwill Industries 2415 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro (336) 901-3522 www.triadgoodwill.org

Goodwill Industries provides work opportunities for people with special employment needs. The organization accepts donations of clothing, housewares, furniture, books, computers and accessories, which it sells in its stores.

Some locations also accept televisions, cell phones and appliances.

While it asks for gently used items, Goodwill has partnerships in place to recycle items such as used clothing, glass, plastic, metal and more that it can’t resell due to the condition of those items.

ECOFLO 2750 Patterson Street, Greensboro (800) 999-6510 (336) 855-7925 info@ecoflo.com www.ecoflo.com 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday ECOFLO accepts electrical and household appliances including computers, as well as paints, stains, oil, gasoline, all household batteries, mercury and lead.

Guilford County Scrap Tire & White Goods Recycling Center 2138 Bishop Road, Greensboro (336) 294-9431 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday Along with scrap tires and white goods (large appliances), accepts residential electronics including computers, cell phones, TVs, etc.

Guilford County Farm 7315 Howerton Road, Gibsonville (336) 641-9431 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday Accepts residential electronics including computers, cell phones, TVs, etc.

City of High Point Material Recovery Facility 5875 Riverdale Drive, Jamestown (336) 883-3623 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday Accepts hardback books. (Paperback books can be recycled in household recycling bins or at any residential recycling drop-off center.) Also accepts magazines, plastics 1-7, electronics, aluminum and metal cans, and glass.

(For info on garbage & white goods disposal, see page 59.)

RETAIL SHOPPING CENTERS Friendly Shopping Center 3110 Kathleen Avenue, Greensboro (336) 299-9802 www.friendlycenter.com

Friendly Center

Four Seasons Town Centre 410 Four Seasons Town Centre, Greensboro (336) 299-9230 www.shopfourseasons.com

Whitney Oakley, Ed.D. superintendent (336) 370-8992 superintendent@gcsnc.com Hired in June 2022

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center 2205 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC) GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS Administrative Offices 712 N. Eugene Street, Greensboro (336) 370-8100 www.gcsnc.com

Stokesdale Summerfield Oak Ridge

Guilford County Schools

boardofed@gcsnc.com The Guilford County Board of Education has nine members who serve 4-year staggered terms; eight of the members represent a designated district and one serves as an at-large representative. The chairman of the board is selected from the board members.

Every BOE seat was up for election in 2016 under Senate Bill 317, which redrew the board’s district lines to match the

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The bill also changed BOE elections from non-partisan to partisan races.

BOE meetings are generally held the third Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. in the board room, 712 N. Eugene St. in Greensboro. Dates and times are subject to change. Those wishing to address the BOE (max. three minutes) may register by emailing boardclerk@gcsnc.com starting at 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. the day of the meeting. Speakers will be screened prior to building entry. Written comments may also be submitted by sending an email to boardclerk@gcsnc.com by 12 p.m. the day of the meeting with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENTS” and the date of the meeting. Emailed comments will be posted with the meeting agenda. For a meeting schedule, visit www.gcsnc.com, select “Board of Education” from the “About Our District” dropdown menu, then click “Board of Education Meeting Schedule” on the left.

BOE meetings are broadcast live on GCSTV with replays aired the next day at 1 and 7 p.m. and the Saturday after the meeting at 1 p.m.; recordings of previous meetings can be found under “Meeting Materials and Minutes.”

Alan Sherouse at-large (336) 370-8992 sheroua@gcsnc.com Four-year term expires 2026 Michael Logan (R) District 3 (includes northwest Guilford County) (336) 937-4372 loganm@gcsnc.com Appointed in September 2023 to fill vacant seat

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Deborah Napper (D) District 5 (includes some of northwest and northern Guilford County) (336) 202-2139 napperd@gcsnc.com Elected to four-year term in 2020

The 13 learning areas in effect since the 2017-2018 school year (which had replaced the previous system of four geographic regions, each with a regional superintendent) have been restructured to a “6 Zone model based on feeder patterns. Each School Zone has an elementary and a secondary (middle & high) Principal Supervisor,” according to the GCS website. Each zone thus contains both elementary and secondary schools.

Northwest/Northern schools are in…

Oak Ridge, Pearce and Stokesdale elementary schools are in School Zone 6 (Elementary), serviced by Michelle Wolverton. She can be reached at wolverj@gcsnc.com or (336) 375-2621 Northern Guilford and Summerfield elementary schools are in School Zone 5 (Elementary), serviced by Angela Draper.

She can be reached at drapera@gcsnc. com or (336) 378-8800.

Colfax Elementary School is in School Zone 2 (Elementary), serviced by Weaver Walden, who can be reached at waldenw@gcsnc.com or (336) 878-5390.

Kernodle Middle School and Northwest Guilford Middle School are in School Zone 6 (Secondary), serviced

by Charity Bell. She can be reached at bellc3@gcsnc.com or (336) 370-2381.

Northern Guilford MIddle School is in School Zone 5 (Secondary), serviced by Nicole Hill Avery. She can be reached at hillavn@gcsnc.com or (336) 378-8800.

Northwest Guilford High School is in School Zone 6 (Secondary), serviced

by Charity Bell. She can be reached at bellc3@gcsnc.com or (336) 370-2381.

Northern Guilford High School is in School Zone 5 (Secondary), serviced by Nicole Hill Avery. She can be reached at hillavn@gcsnc.com or (336) 378-8800.

Taylor Moore, PTO president colfaxelempto@gmail.com Northern Guilford Elementary 3801 N.C. 150, Greensboro (336) 656-4032 Nicole Weeks, principal weeksn@gcsnc.com Dana Hanlon, PTA president presidentnespta@ northernelementarypta.org Oak Ridge Elementary 2050 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-8410 Penny Loschin, principal loschip@gcsnc.com Ashley Callendar, PTO president ashley.m.callendar@gmail.com Pearce Elementary 2006 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro (336) 605-5480 Michelle Sciandra, principal sciandm@gcsnc.com Erin Stevie, PTO president ptopearce@gmail.com Stokesdale Elementary 8025 U.S. 158, Stokesdale (336) 643-8420 Allison Bennett, principal benneta4@gcsnc.com Sarah Turner, PTO president stokesdalepto@gmail.com Summerfield Elementary 7501 Summerfield Road, Summerfield (336) 643-8444 Denise Ebbs, principal ebbsd@gcsnc.com Angie Kaney, PTA president www.summerfieldelementarypta.com

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Colfax Elementary 9112 W. Market Street, Colfax (336) 275-4332

Kernodle Middle 3600 Drawbridge Parkway, Greensboro (336) 545-3717

Ashley Garcia, principal garciaa3@gcsnc.com

Thea McHam, principal mchamt@gcsnc.com

Courtney Harrington, PTA president kmscougarspta@gmail.com Northern Guilford Middle 616 Simpson-Calhoun Road, Greensboro (336) 605-3342 Kris Wheat, principal wheatk3@gcsnc.com

(336) 643-8449 Louis Galiotti, principal galiotl@gcsnc.com Sarah Meyer, PTSA president nghsptsa@gmail.com Northwest Guilford High 5240 Northwest School Road, Greensboro (336) 605-3300

Jennifer Yates Quesinberry, PTSA president jenyates2000@yahoo.com

Ashley Proctor-Young, principal younga@gcsnc.com

Northwest Guilford Middle 5300 Northwest School Road, Greensboro (336) 605-3333

Kristen Law, PTSO president northwesthspta@gmail.com

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Denise Francisco, principal francid2@gcsnc.com

HIGH SCHOOLS

Bethany Community School Serving grades 6-12 1288 Hudson Rd., Summerfield (336) 951-2500 https://bcswolves.org/

Northern Guilford High 7101 Spencer Dixon Road, Greensboro

Jeff Morris, head of school info@bcswolves.org

Shay Barwick, PTSO president ptsonwgms@gmail.com

Greensboro Academy Serving grades K-8 4049 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro (336) 286-8404 www.greensboroacademy.org Tracey Duhaime, principal 20.tduhaime@nhaschools.com N.C. Leadership Academy Serving grades K-12 4353 High Point Road, Kernersville (336) 992-2710 www.thencla.org Renee Faenza, principal rfaenza@thencla.org Piedmont Classical High School Serving grades 9-12 4100 Yanceyville Road, Browns Summit (336) 897-1128 www.piedmontclassical.com

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE GTCC – Donald W. Cameron Campus 7908 Leabourne Road, Colfax (336) 334-4822 www.gtcc.edu The 95-acre GTCC Donald W. Cameron Campus opened in the fall of 2014 and is situated just northwest of Greensboro, near the communities of Colfax and Oak Ridge. The campus houses a 94,000-square-foot LEED Gold Certified facility, with an advanced IT infrastructure and state-of-the-art capabilities.

The Cameron Campus offers multiple continuing education courses and two specialty programs: global logistics and computer technology integration.

The Cameron Campus is also home to The Conference Center at GTCC, a full-service corporate event center featuring a 250-seat tiered auditorium and several flexible meeting spaces. To learn more about the conference center or to submit an event inquiry, visit www.conferencecentergtcc.com.

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to meals, volunteers provide a wellness check for the client and an opportunity for socialization. To qualify, seniors must be 60 or older, live in Guilford County and have no one available to prepare meals for them and be unable to prepare meals for themselves. Call the SeniorLine at (336) 333-6981 to apply.

For info on monthly senior outreach programs in the northwest area, contact Larry Kirwan or Connie Hicks, (336) 373-4816, ext. 265, or email ruraloutreach@ senior-resources-guilford.org.

AA meetings are held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Call for more info.

Community Meals on Wheels (336) 317-3139 Volunteers deliver noonday meals Monday-Friday, prepared by Countryside Village Retirement Community, to qualified recipients residing in Summerfield, Oak Ridge or Stokesdale. The program is funded by donations. For more info, contact Marie Wilson at (336) 317-3139.

www.nami.org (select state in drop-down menu toward bottom of page; then scroll down to find the Guilford County affiliate)

The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville 636 Gralin St., Kernersville (336) 996-6696 www.shepctrkville.com The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville is an interfaith ministry of volunteers who work to enrich the lives of older or disabled adults in the community.

The organization helps individuals in the Kernersville, Oak Ridge, Colfax, Belews Creek and eastern Forsyth County communities and provides services such as respite care for chronically ill persons, a telephone reassurance ministry, transportation to medical appointments, medical equipment loan, bereavement support and counseling, and provides free labor for minor home repairs and yard work.

Stokesdale Christian Church 8607 Stokesdale Street (336) 643-3111 AA meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call the church, (336) 643-3111, or Dean, (336) 392-6676.

MENTAL HEALTH National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI Guilford is a family-based support/ advocacy organization, a center for information relating to local resources/services for friends/families of individuals living alongside a mental health condition, as well as the individuals themselves. Madonna Greer is president of the local group.

All sessions are online; register at namiguilford.org. For more info, email madonna@namiguilford.org.

TRANSPORTATION Amtrak (800) 872-7245 www.amtrak.com Greensboro Bus Station (800)231-2222 www.greyhound.com Piedmont Triad Int’l Airport (336) 665-5600 www.flyfrompti.com

UTILITIES CABLE/INTERNET/PHONE

Meals on Wheels – Senior Resources of Guilford (336) 333-6981 (Guilford Co. Senior Line) www.senior-resources-guilford.org

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

Many options are now available for these services. To learn which are available in your town, search on the internet.

The program provides hot noontime meals for seniors who have no other means of obtaining a meal. In addition

Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church 2614 Oak Ridge Road (336) 643-3452

National Do Not Call Registry (888) 382-1222 www.donotcall.gov

SUPPORT GROUPS

The Federal Trade Commission established the National Do Not Call Registry as a way for consumers to reduce the number of unwanted sales calls to landline or cell phone numbers.

Most legitimate companies do not call phone numbers that are registered.

You can register one or more phone numbers through the toll-free line or the website above. You can also call or go online to submit a complaint if you receive an unwanted call for a phone number that has been registered for at least 31 days.

ELECTRIC Duke Energy (800) 777-9898 www.duke-energy.com

GARBAGE (HOUSEHOLD/RECYCLING) Republic Services (serves Summerfield)

(336) 724-0842 www.republicservices.com

6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday

Call for white goods and leaf pickup.

Solid waste, bulk trash (i.e., mattresses, sofas and construction debris). No paint, batteries, tires, hazardous materials, electronics, appliances.

GFL Environmental (Oak Ridge and Stokesdale) (855) 222-2797 | (336) 668-3712 www.gflenv.com Call for white goods, furniture or yard waste pickup.

Pearman Quarry LCID https://pearmanquarrylcid2.com/ pearmanquarrylcid@gmail.com 336-803-2195, 336-558-7673 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and/or by appointment Inert debris landfill. Accepts brush, logs, mulch, soil, stumps, wood chips, yard materials, asphalt, blocks, brick, concrete, gravel, rock, stone.

Solid Waste Transfer Station 6310 Burnt Poplar Road, Greensboro (336) 373-3867

White Street Landfill 2503 White Street, Greensboro (336) 373-2489 7:50 a.m.-4:50 p.m. Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Construction debris and yard waste only.

GAS

Piedmont Natural Gas (800) 752-7504 www.piedmontng.com/home

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Collection Facility 2138 Bishop Road, Greensboro (336) 294-9431 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday

WATER

Aqua N.C. (for community well system users only) www.aquaamerica.com For info or water emergencies, call (877) 987-2782.

Town of Stokesdale Water (municipal water system) water@stokesdale.org For info/billing or water emergencies during business hours, call Stokesdale Town Hall at (336) 643-4011. To get water turned on, go to Town Hall Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or Friday, 8 a.m. -noon.

For after-hours assistance and/or after-hours water emergencies, call Mayor Mike Crawford, (336) 337-1071.

DID YOU KNOW? The Greensboro Coliseum, part of the multi-building Greensboro Coliseum Complex, seats 22,000, making it the secondlargest single-seat arena in the nation. The Greensboro Coliseum Complex annually hosts over 1,100 events.

VETERANS Kernersville Health Care Center (a VA facility) 1695 Kernersville Medical Parkway, Kernersville (336) 515-5000 www.salisbury.va.gov

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Triad Honor Flight Alison Huber, executive director (336) 306-8710 triadhonorflight.org

Triad Honor Flight

A non-profit organization that helps veterans take “one more mission” to Washington, D.C., to view memorials. For more information, email alison.huber@dynamicquest.com.

VOTING/ELECTIONS Board of Elections www.guilfordcountync.gov / our-county/board-of-elections G’boro Board of Elections Office 301 W. Market Street, (336) 641-3836 High Point Board of Elections Office 325 E. Russell Ave. (336) 641-3836 or (336) 641-5259 Guilford County Courthouse 201 S. Eugene Street, Greensboro (336) 412-7300 High Point Courthouse 505 E. Green Drive, High Point (336) 822-6700 www.nccourts.org You may register to vote after being a resident of your county for at least 30 days. Voter registration forms may be obtained from local town halls or at the county Board of Elections offices.

(For voting info specific to the northwest Guilford County area, see pages 16, 24 and 35.)

YOUTH REC/CIVIC GROUPS ATHLETICS NC Fusion Greensboro United Soccer Association Offering soccer for all ages and all levels (336) 358-8030 www.greensborounited.org North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (336) 856-7529

www.ncsoccer.org Kathy Robinson, executive director NC Youth Soccer ODP

Northern Guilford Youth Football & Cheer (336) 420-0399 www.ngyouthfootball.com Shawn Huffines, president shuffines@ngyouthfootball.com Northern Guilford Youth Football or Northern Guilford Youth Cheer

Oak Ridge Youth Association www.orya.org Tom Collins, president tom@orya.org ORYA offers organized youth sports and events for boys and girls ages 3-18, including baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, football, e-sports and cheerleading. ORYA also has a teen leadership program.

Stokesdale Parks and Recreation www.stokesdaleparksandrec.com info@stokesdaleparksandrec.com Jordan Balmforth, president Liz Cagno, vice president Stokesdale Parks and Recreation

Stokesdale Parks & Rec offers youth basketball, soccer, baseball, softball and cheerleading.

SCOUTS Boy Scouts of America Old North State Council (336) 378-9166 www.bsaonsc.org Old North State Council

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (800) 672-2148 info@girlscoutsp2p.org www.girlscoutsp2p.org (For more info on youth rec and civic groups, see pages 16, 25 and 35.)

ACCOUNTANTS 61 accountants

62 attorneys

62 automotive service / repair

62 bank

62 (custom home) builders

62 chiropractors

63 community groups (nonprofit)

63 dance, music, performing arts

63 financial / retirement planning

63 fitness, martial arts

64 funeral services

64 grocer

64 home products & services

65 insurance

65 medical / health care

66 miscellaneous

67 pet / veterinary services 67 private schools

67 publisher / communications 67 realtors

67 restaurants

68 retail / specialty shopping 68 retirement living

68 shopping centers 68 youth sports

Anders & Barrow, C.P.A.s, P.C. Individual and Business Tax Returns Bookkeeping and Payroll 8004 Linville Road, Suite G, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 643-7577 info@samanderscpa.com www.andersbarrowcpa.com By the Book Accounting & Tax Service, Inc. Anne M. Garner, enrolled agent Individual & Corporate accounting, Payroll and Tax preparation 8304-C U.S. Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 441-8325 • Fax (336) 441-8375 annegarner605@gmail.com

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Kim Thacker Accounting & Tax Services Individual & Business tax returns Payroll / Bookkeeping • 20+ years experience 8400 U.S. Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 644-2741 • Fax (336) 644-2743 info@kimberlythacker.com www.kimberlythacker.com Sentinel Accounting and Tax Service, Inc. Bernardine Prevette, Accountant 40+ Years Experience Located in “the back of the Old Firehouse” 8131 Stokesdale St., Stokesdale, NC 27357 OFFICE: (336) 643-4300 • FAX: (336) 643-1660 Mention this ad for 20% discount ...more service providers on next page

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ATTORNEYS Apple Payne Law, PLLC Estate Planning & Probate Law (336) 777-7229 • https://applepaynelaw.com ........................................ see display ad on page 12

Barbour & Williams Law 8004 Linville Road, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 643-4623 • www.barbourwilliams.com The Law Office of Susan P. Greeson, P.L.L.C. 8004 Linville Road, Ste. C-2, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 523-6376 • www.greesonlegal.com ........................................ see display ad on page 23

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE / REPAIR EuroHaus 6716 U.S. Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 891-3876 • www.EuroHausAuto.pro ........................................ see display ad on page 46

Knight Import Specialty Service European auto maintenance, service & repairs Summerfield (across from Food Lion) • (336) 337-0669 M & M Tire and Auto, LLC 5570 Spotswood Circle, Summerfield, NC 27358 (336) 643-7877

Tire Max Complete Car Care Stokesdale, 7705 Hwy. 68N • (336) 642-3580 Summerfield, 4420 US Hwy. 220N • (336) 810-8250 Madison, 706 Burton Street • (336) 642-3460 High Point, 619 Greensboro Road • (336) 827-9112 High Point, 2410 Eastchester Dr. • (336) 842-0212 Eden, 406 N. Bridge Street • (336) 864-6606

BANK Bank of Oak Ridge Here for you, sunrise to sunset (336) 644-9944 • www.BankofOakRidge.com ........................................ see display ad on page 12

(CUSTOM HOME) BUILDERS Builders MD Custom homes and renovations (336) 560-6023 • www.buildersmd .com ....................................see display ad on back cover

Disney Construction Company Oak Ridge, NC • (336) 643-4219 www.DisneyCustomHomes .com ..........................see display ad on inside front cover

R&K Custom Homes 30 years of building beautiful homes in the Triad.

(336) 643-3503 / 382-0728 •.RandKCustomHomes.net .......................................... see display ad on page 5

CHIROPRACTORS

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Oak Ridge Chiropractic Dr. David Lorczak, DC • 8004 Linville Road, Ste. B

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Summerfield Family Chiropractic Dr. Rod C. Brown • 7092A Summerfield Road (336) 644-1112 • www.summerfieldchiro.com

COMMUNITY GROUPS (nonprofits) Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission Preserving our heritage for future generations Visit www.oakridgenc.com ........................................ see display ad on page 14

FINANCIAL / RETIREMENT PLANNING David Garrison Edward Jones financial advisor Preparing for Retirement and Living in Retirement Estate / Legacy / Life Insurance Strategies Inheritance / Sudden Wealth 7309A Summerfield Road, Summerfield, NC 27358 (336) 644-7425 • david.garrison@edwardjones.com

Proudly serving our community since 1992

Stearns Financial Group Need a better retirement plan? www.StearnsFinancial .com

Facebook.com/OakRidgeNCLions

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Oak Ridge Lions Club

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Summerfield Merchants Association Professionals in service • SummerfieldMerchant.com Facebook.com/SummerfieldMerchantsAssociation ........................................ see display ad on page 59

DANCE, MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS Destination Arts Two local locations to serve you!

(336) 740-6891 • www.destinationartscenter.com ........................................ see display ad on page 40

Greensboro Performing Arts Inspiring Young Artists in Music, Dance, Theater (336) 549-2228 • www.greensboroperformingarts.com Nan’s School of Dance 1941 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410 www.nansdance.com • (336) 207-0859

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FITNESS, MARTIAL ARTS Cummings Martial Arts Location: Northern Arts Studio, Summerfield, NC Classes for ages 4 to 84: • Chinese Kenpo Karate & MMA Fit • Focus on Confidence, Discipline & Respect • Triad’s #1 Kenpo Program for the past 30 years (336) 681-3255 • www.northernartskarate.com Snap Fitness Oak Ridge 1433 B (68 Place) Highway 68N Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 643-5501 • oakridgenc@snapfitness.com www.snapfitness.com/us/gyms/oak-ridge-nc Amazing Staff, Personal Training, Group Classes, 24-Hour Access, Licensed Massage Therapy Spears Family YMCA – A Local Nonprofit Find your Growth. Find your Y. (336) 387-9622 • www.ymcagreensboro.org ...more service providers on next page

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FUNERAL SERVICES Forbis & Dick Funeral Service 8320 U.S. Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 643-3711 • www.forbisanddick.com ........................................ see display ad on page 32

DUMPSTERS – WASTE, CONSTRUCTION Knight Container Service You fill it – We’ll haul it • Family-owned Upfront pricing • (336) 669-1319

FLOORING GROCER Bi-Rite Galaxy 8900 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 643-5249 • www.stokesdalebirite.com ........................................ see display ad on page 33

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Berico Heating & Cooling (336) 273-8663 • inforequest@berico.com www.berico.com

Carpets by Direct Your one-stop flooring store for exceptional flooring products – for over 60 years!

Carpet, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, luxury vinyl tile, plank flooring and area rugs 2837 Battleground Ave., Greensboro www.carpetsbydirect.com Madison Flooring Trusted Brands. Quality Service.

(336) 560-1882 • www.madisonflooringnc.com ........................................ see display ad on page 43

LAWNCARE / LAND WORK Stokesdale Heating & Air Conditioning In every season, we’re here for you (336) 643-7397 • stokesdaleheating@gmail.com ........................................ see display ad on page 30

COUNTERTOP SURFACES Amanzi Marble, Granite & Quartz 703 Park Lawn Court, Kernersville (336) 993-9998 • www.amanzigranite .com ........................................ see display ad on page 31

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Colfax Lawncare Complete lawn care service • fully insured Serving the Triad for 33 years • (336) 362-5860 Transit Site Solutions Excavation: grading, land clearing and more Matt@walravensignaturehomes.com • (336) 442-8657

PAINTING BEK Paint Company Licensed & insured • Ref. avail. • Interior / Exterior All work guaranteed • (336) 931-0600 Still Perfection Painting Affordable Pricing. “Put your trust in our brush” stillperfectionpainting@gmail.com • (336) 462-3683

PEST CONTROL

TREE SERVICE

Pest Management Systems Inc. Local since 1984 – New Summerfield office!

(336) 272-4400 • www.pestmgt.com

Dillon Tree Service ISA certified arborists (336) 996-6156 • www.dillontreeservice.com

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PROPANE / HEATING FUELS

WINDOWS & DOORS

Berico Heating & Cooling (336) 273-8663 • inforequest@berico.com www.berico .com

Leap Windows & Doors Locally owned NC business. We treat you like family.

High-quality windows and doors at a fair price.

Dedicated to enhancing our customers’ homes with the finest products with a personalized touch.

5-star Google/Facebook rating and A+ BBB rating www.LeapWindows.com • (336) 742-5327

REMODELING & REPAIRS Affordable Home Repair Handyman, construction, plumbing, and much more One call fixes all! • Licensed GC • (336) 643-1184 Dave’s Home Services, veteran-owned Handyman, Home Repair, Updates dreneer@gmail.com • (336) 391-6580

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INSURANCE Blackburn Insurance Service, Inc. Auto • Home • Life • Health • Med-Supp • Business

Old School Home Repair / Improvements “No Job too Small” (336) 669-7252 • oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com ........................................ see display ad on page 51

Pro-Care Restoration Water, fire & smoke restoration services (336) 553-7643 • www.procarerestorations.com

(336) 643-7703 • www.blackburnins.net

MEDICAL / HEALTHCARE DENTAL CARE DeVaney Dentistry

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Locations in Oak Ridge & Greensboro

Renovation Works For all your construction & remodeling needs (336) 427-7391 • www.MyRenovationWorks.com

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(336) 643-5515 • www.drdevaney .com

Summerfield Family Dentistry Healthy Smiles. Happy Patients.

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EYE CARE Summerfield Family Eye Care 7309-B Summerfield Road, Summerfield (336) 644-0802 • www.summerfieldfamilyeyecare .com ........................................ see display ad on page 25

HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital We’re w/you www.conehealth.com

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Cone Health MedCenter GBO/Drawbridge Pkwy We’re w/you www.conehealth.com

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Novant Health Kernersville MedCenter From emergency services and surgery to heart, stroke and general medical care Coming Spring 2024 – a brand new, state-of-the-art birthing center www.novanthealth.org

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PRIMARY, SPECIALIZED CARE Cone Health We’re w/you www.conehealth.com/myconehealth

Novant Health 24 area primary & specialized care clinics www.novanthealth.org ................................. see display ad on pages 36-37

PEDIATRICS Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics – Oak Ridge 2205 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge Commons NovantHealth.org/ForsythPedsOakRidge ........................... see display ad on pages 15, 36-37

Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics – S’field 4901 Auburn Road, Summerfield M-F, 8 am to 5 pm • (336) 660-5280 ................................. see display ad on pages 36-37

PHYSICAL THERAPY Oak Ridge Physical Therapy Four locations to serve you: Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Eden and Greensboro • Orthopedic & sports injuries • Walking & balance difficulties • Trigger point dry needling (336) 644-0201 • www.OakRidgePT.com

ORTHODONTISTS Olmsted Orthodontics Matthew J. Olmsted, DDS MS Oak Ridge Commons • (336) 441-7007 ........................................ see display ad on page 49

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Eagle Physicians / Brassfield 3800 Robert Porcher Way #200, Greensboro (336) 282-0376 • www.eaglemds.com

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MISCELLANEOUS Hot! Rocks Tanning & Boutique 2205 Oak Ridge Road, Suite Z, Oak Ridge, NC www.hotrockstanning.com • (336) 643-0091

PET /VETERINARY SERVICES Northwest Animal Hospital 1692-J N.C. Highway 68 North, Oak Ridge (336) 643-8984 • www.nw-animal-hospital.com ........................................ see display ad on page 53

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Caldwell Academy Classical, Christian education for grades TK-12 (336) 665-1161 • www.caldwellacademy.org Noble Academy Building great futures!

(336) 282-7044 • www.nobleknights.org ........................................ see display ad on page 45

PUBLISHER / COMMUNICATIONS PS Communications Publisher of the Northwest Observer, Northwest FINDER, To Your Health and At Home (spring / fall) in northwest Guilford County Locally owned and operated, serving northwest Guilford County since 1996 (336) 644-7035 • www.pscommunications-inc .com

.................... see display ads on pages 4, 17, 50, 59

REALTORS A New Dawn Realty 8500 Ellisboro Road, Suite B, Stokesdale (336) 643-4248 • www.ANewDawnRealty.com

Covering your community – and ours – since 1996

www.nwobserver.com

DeDe Cunningham, DeDe’s Real Estate Group Keller Williams Realty • Real Estate at a HIGHER level (336) 509-1923 cell / text • dedecunningham@kw.com ........................................ see display ad on page 55

Nicole Gillespie, REALTOR/Broker RE/MAX Realty Consultants • (336) 210-3895 www.NicoleGillespieRealty.com Ramilya Siegel, Keller Williams Realty Experience and a proven track record!

(336) 215-9856 • rsiegel@kw.com .......................................... see display ad on page 2

The Bobbie Maynard Team, Allen Tate Trust your greatest investment to experience (336) 215-8017 • bobbiemaynardteam.allentate.com

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS

northwestFINDER 2024

........................................ see display ad on page 35

The Lomax Home Team, Allen Tate Meeting all your Triad and coastal real estate needs (336) 209-1408 • stephanielomax.allentate.com ........................................ see display ad on page 46

RESTAURANTS Bill’s Pizza Pub, 68 Place, Oak Ridge Meeting room available for groups (336) 644-1540 • www.billspizzaonline .com Bistro 150 – Oak Ridge Commons Enter as strangers, leave as friends TUES-SAT, breakfast, lunch, dinner • SUNDAY brunch Daily dinner specials • Live music on Saturdays Full ABC license; beer and wine available (336) 643-6359 • www.bistro150.com Facebook.com/Bistro150 ........................................ see display ad on page 47 ...more service providers on next page

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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS

northwestFINDER 2024 Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina 2213 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge Commons www.riokitchencantina.com ........................................ see display ad on page 13

RETAIL / SPECIALTY SHOPPING David Cole Pottery (Oak Ridge) Handmade pottery in the Southern tradition Entrance on NC 68 • www.davidcolepottery.com ........................................ see display ad on page 15

Golden Shops – Antiques & Treasures 4537 U.S. Highway 220 N., Summerfield Mon-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun 12-6 • (336) 643-6994 ........................................ see display ad on page 40

Stonefield Cellars Winery 8220 N.C. Highway 68 N, Stokesdale (336) 644-9908 • www.stonefieldcellars.com ........................................ see display ad on page 35

RETIREMENT LIVING Spring Arbor Senior Living 5125 Michaux Road, Greensboro (336) 286-6404 • www.springarborliving.com ........................................ see display ad on page 25

SHOPPING CENTERS Oak Ridge Commons 2205 Oak Ridge Road, located at the corner of N.C. Highways 150 & 68 in Oak Ridge .......................................... see display ad on page 7

Old Mill of Guilford (Oak Ridge) Working mill, since 1767 • stone-ground corn, wheat, and rice • Country store selling: grits, flour, mixes (muffin, pancake, scone, biscuit, cookie & more) jams, honey 1340 N.C. Hwy. 68N, Oak Ridge 9am-5pm, 7 days/week (336) 643-4783 • www.oldmillofguilford.com Priba Furniture and Interiors 210 Stage Coach Trail, Greensboro (336) 855-9034 • www.pribafurniture.com ........................................ see display ad on page 39

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ADVERTISERS in this year’s

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Please join us in supporting them, and be sure to tell them you saw their ad here!

Oak Ridge Marketplace Marketplace Drive, located at the corner of N.C. Highways 150 & 68 in Oak Ridge .......................................... see display ad on page 7

The Small Shops at Oak Ridge Marketplace Marketplace Drive, located at the corner of N.C. Highways 150 & 68 in Oak Ridge .......................................... see display ad on page 7

The Village Shops 1692 N.C. Highway 68N, located at the corner of N.C. Highways 150 & 68 in Oak Ridge .......................................... see display ad on page 7

YOUTH SPORTS Oak Ridge Youth Association Established in 1990 www.ORYA.org ........................................ see display ad on page 16

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE

Postal Patron PO Box 268 • Oak Ridge, NC 27310

“Over the past 17 years, Builders MD has seen tremendous growth, yet I continue to be hands-on in each project and home that we build. All clients work directly with me and I remain on-site doing custom pieces for each home.

“My wife, Casey, continues to design alongside our clients and educate them in new trends as well as classic touches that will stand the test of time.

“We would love to speak with you about your building needs.”

David F landers owner

David and Casey Flanders, owners of Builders MD, and their four sons.

custom built homes ● complete renovations ● additions ● built-ins, vanities and furniture

Talk to us today about your next construction project www.buildersmd.com | (336) 560-6023

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Oak Ridge, NC Permit No. 22 ECRWSS