Cue the music, roll the sot, where’s my live shot? Josh, does that sound familiar? We both spent a lot of time in newsrooms, and those are the words you would frequently hear from the director aa the start of a newscast. Maybe you know a young person who has interest in the biz – Glenwood Recreation Center has a program for you. It’s called Breaking News at the Rec. Gail Scott is Assistant Supervisor of the Center and we could call her news director of the program : )

https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/101412/7388

It’s an understatement to say that Cancer has probably touch all our lives in some way. A friend, neighbor, co-worker, family member…or…you yourself. There are new people on the front lines every day. One of the greatest strengths we have is each other, and our guest today is here to tell us about what she is doing to share that strength with women who are fighting and surviving. Nichole French is the Founder and CEO of RePursepose Inc.

https://repursepose.org/

Most of know the feeling of walking to the car and seeing a small piece of paper pinned under the wiper blades and flapping in the wind – yep, it’s a parking ticket. After you stomp your feet and heavily sigh a few times, consider this – you can pay that fine in school supplies. Hanna Cockburn is director for the city’s transportation department and Louise Courts is development director for Guilford Education Alliance.

https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/18410/36

https://guilfordeducationalliance.org/

Back To School is BACK! That’s right, we’re all heading out with lists in hand to get school supplies for another exciting year of school. Those supplies can add up quick, and every parent appreciates a little help when it comes to making sure their kids have everything they need. In that spirit, today we want to tell you about a fantastic event coming up August 12th centered around backpacks and youth health screenings to get our kids ready for another year. Sharline Rena Comer, who is a project manager with the People and Culture Department here at the City of Greensboro is here to give us the scoop.

https://caribbeancrusadeforchrist.com/

For decades Greensboro Youth Council has offered local teens a space for connection and service. Jasia Stevenson is the GYC Coordinator; Parker Manuel is Chair, and Salma Hassanein is GYC Vice Chair, and they are all our guests on this episode of Talk City.

https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/teens/greensboro-youth-council

The NC REALTORS® Housing Foundation, a charitable foundation, invites you to join us for a golf tournament.

Proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Housing Foundation’s 100 Homes for 100 Counties initiative.

Reception: Sunday, September 17, 2023, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Pinehurst Resort (Outlook Ballroom and Veranda Room)

80 Carolina Vista Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374

Golf Tournament: Monday, September 18, 2023

Longleaf Golf & Family Club

10 N. Knoll Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387

ncrealtorshf.org/golf

Summer is the official season for ice cream! And what is better than ice cream? Free Ice Cream! Erik Sommers is community manager for Yelp of the Triad and master of the free yum is our guest on this episode.

https://www.instagram.com/yelpnctriad/?hl=en

Housing, education, physical activity, the level of stress in your life and a host of other factors impact your health as much or sometimes more than what you eat. This is part of the reason for CATCH 5. The Cone Health Center for Health Equity has set a goal to add 5 years of life in 5 years The first event toward that goal is coming up and Darlene Cooper, health equity program manager for Cone Health is here to tell us about it.

https://www.conehealth.com/news/news-search/2023-news-releases/cone-health-vows-to-increase-life-expectancy/

https://www.conehealth.com/

It's picnic season! And there’s a chance to celebrate with all your neighbors on the. Downtown Greenway. Dabney Sanders and Chelsea Phipps are our guests on this episode to tell us all about it.

https://downtowngreenway.org/

When was the last time you felt the pull to help someone in need...someone holding a sign on the side of the road, sleeping on a bench or crashing at a friend's apartment - there are complicated reasons people experience homelessness or are on the verge of homelessness. Greensboro has a wealth of services to help, and now something new to bridge the gap. John Thornton is the Executive Director of HELD, and our guest on this episode.

https://heldgso.org/