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Community Briefs Recycle Your Christmas Tree The city will collect Christmas trees and put them to good use as mulch for its parks and roadsides. Residents in singlefamily homes inside the city limits can put their Christmas trees at the curb for pick-up during the regu lar city brush collection. All lights, decorations, stands and nails must be removed horn trees. Please be aware that it may take several weeks to collect all the trees. People who live in apartments, who live outside the city limits, or who want to dispose of their trees quickly can take them to the following recreation centers for recycling through Jan. 31: ?Crawford Park, 4226 Oak Ridge Drive. ?Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd. ?Hanes Park (tennis court parking lot), 625 West End Blvd. ?Little Creek Recreation Center, 610 Foxcroft Drive. ?Old Town Recreation Center (tennis court parking lot), 4550 Shattalon Drive. ?Parkland Park (tennis courts), 1660 Brewer Road. ?Polo Park (swimming pool parking lot), 1850 Polo Road. ?Salem Lake (at the gate), 1001 Salem Lake Road. ?Sprague Street Recreation Center, 1350 E. Sprague St. ?Winston Lake Park, 3535 Winston Lake Road. For more information, call CityLink 311. Reynlta McMillan graduates from N.C. A&T Reynita Marcia McMillan, the daughter of Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph. D. and Reynard E. McMillan, gradu ated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Greensboro Coliseum. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Women's Studies. She was inducted into the Alpha Lamda Delta Honor Society with a 3.5 GPA. While at A&T, she participated in the National Council of Negro Women, the NAACP, nn/1 tKa DnmU.Uiillr ?? <U1U UK UUI1IUM1CU9 ill Business. McMillan said she is grate ful to God for sustaining her as she completed her undergradu ate degree. "Studying at A&T has helped prepare me to go to the next level. 1 would like to work some and get ready to pursue my graduate degree," said McMillan. * In addition, she earned her Waste Management Certificate from the Waste Management Institute on the Campus of N. McMillan U. A & l state university. In the local community. McMillan helped to direct the Kijana Youth Church at Emmanuel Baptist Church, participated with the College Ministiy, the Social Action Committee, and performed with the Imani Players at Emmanuel Baptist Church. She also won the Young Dreamers Award from the Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission for the play she wrote on the sit-in movement in Winston-Salem. She is currently performing with die Imani Players in the play "When Courage Becomes Contagious: Our Selma," a drama about voter suppression. McMillan began her college career at Salem College to earn a degree in Birth to Kindergarten Education. However, after Salem College let go of this major, McMillan completed her associates degree at Forsyth Technical Community College. Taylor becomes managing editor of Carolina Public Press Frank Taylor has joined the staff of Carolina Public Press as the first full-time managing editor of the online nonprofit news organization focused on in-depth and investigative news for Western North Carolina. He and a col league won the 2012 N.C. Press Association Freedom of Information Award for their investigation of an improperly closed session of the Lincolnton City Council in which the city manager sought financial backing as he threat ened to sue an independent journalist. Taylor received his master's degree from the UNC Chapel Hill's School of Journalism and Mass Communication in 2014 and a Taylor bachelor's degree from Wheaton College of Illinois in 1991. Based in Asheville, Taylor assumes responsibility for the news operations of Carolina Public Press, including manag ing its in-depth and investigative news projects and pub lic interest news from its bureau in Raleigh. Silvia Ramos joins the Winston-Salem Foundation Silvia Ramos has joined the Winston-Salem Foundation Committee, the Foundation's primary gov erning body. Ramos serves as the Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator at Winston-Salem State University. Her service commitments include serving on the board of The Women's Fund of Winston- \ Salem, as well as working with ^ The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, the North Carolina \ Coalition against Sexual Assault, and Women 1 AdvaNCe. Past involvements include serving as a founding . board member of Interfaith I Winston-Salem, providing I medical translation services for I providers and patients at the | Community Cue Clinic, and volunteering at The Children's Home. Ramos received her B A. from Florida Gulf Coast University and her M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University. New Foundation Committee officers are Stan Kelly, chairman; Tommy Hickman, vice chairman; Randall Turtle, treasurer, and, Linda Garrou, secretary. * | C ommunlt^Calendar I Change of meeting location Forsyth County Senior Democrats will meet today, Jan. 7, 8:30 am., at the Golden Corral, 180 Hanes Mall Circle (a change from the University Parkway location). Chris Rey, mayor of Spring Lake and a candidate for the U.S. Senate, will be the presenter. Rey, a Bronze Star recipient, holds the degree of Juris Doctor from William & Mary School of Law. The breakfast buffet begins at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 9 a.m. For more infor mation, contact FCSD President Fred Terry at 336-391 2381. Forsyth County 4-H club forming Forsyth County 4-H is forming a new 4-H club for youth ages 8-11. Meetings will be held the first Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm. beginning today, Jan. 7, at the Forsyth County Extension Center at 1450 Fairchild Road. Call Tara Cuello, 4-H Leader, at 336-934-7468 or email her at tlcuello@yahoo.com for more information. [ ?:?? ? Sincere T. Kir a bo to speak at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship "More than Words: Expanding the Scope of Humanism" will be presented today, Thursday, Jan. 7,7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4055 Robinhood Rd. Author and social critic Sincere T. Kirabo will discuss ways humanist circles can more directly address racial justice and achieve better inclusion. Kirabo writes about social justice, atheism, culture and politics from an inter sectional approach. He is a regional director with American Atheists. This is sponsored by Humanism with Heart, a discussion and serv ice group at the Unitarian Kirabo Universalist Fellowship. For more information, contact the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 336-659-0331 or humanism@uufws.org. City holding Small Business Plan Contest The city is holding its Small Business Plan Contest in 2016 and will hold an information meeting today, Jan. 7, for entrepreneurs interested in participating. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in Room 530 of the Stuart Municipal Building, 100 E: First St., Winston-Salem. The Community and Business Development Department is sponsoring the contest to promote small business and job creation by helping entrepreneurs develop sound business plans. The two winning business plans will each receive a $5,000 grant for start-up costs and up to $5000 in a poten tial matching micro-loan. More information is available at CityofWS.org/CBD, or call Ken Millett at 336-747-7472. Nathan Ross Freeman to hold writers workshop Winston-Salem Writers has partnered with Nathan Ross Freeman for a workshop to discover the signature voice of a writer's work and how to engage your audience in character and exercise the essential, impacting differ ence between performing and engaging. The workshop will be held on two consecutive days, Jan. 16, 9 am.- 5 p.m., with a presentation by participants on Saturday evening from 7-9 pm? and on Sunday, Jan. 17, from 1 - 4 p.m. The deadline for registration is Jan. 8. The work shop will be held at Authoring Action, 630 W. Sixth St. The cost is $175 for members of Winston-Salem Writers and $200 for nonmembers. To register, go to www.wswrit ers.org and click on Programs. Community ID Drive Do you need a photo ID card? A community ID drive will be hosted by FaithAction on Friday, Jan. 8 at Southeast Plaza Shopping Center, 3065 Waughtown Street (in the corner by the courtyard). Doors open at 9 am. and participants MUST attend a mandatory orientation 'at either 10 am. or 1 pm. Once the orientation begins, the doors will be closed. The cost is $10 in cash. The FaithAction ID is for any resident who may have limited access to government-issued forms of identification, and for those who support the mission of FaithAction. It is not a government-issued form of identification or a driver's license, but it is a verifiable form of identification that says you are a part of our community. To receive ID, par ticipants MUST also provide a photo ID from one of the following: Passport, Foreign National ID card, current or expired driver's license, or Matricula Consular AND proof of current address from a utility bill, bank statement, current rental agreement or medical record. For more information, call Enrique Catana, 336-618-1734 or Rev. Francis Rivers Meza, 336-716-4745. Please remember that FaithAction ID cards expire after one year, so if your card is expired, please be sure to"*come to our next FaithAction ID drive and renew it. Magnet school fair will be at Benton Convention Center The annual magnet school fair is on Saturday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 pjn. on the lower level of the Benton Convention Center. The fair will feature student perform ances, exhibits and more. Families can now begin applying to magnet schools in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for the 2016-17 school year. Applications are available online at www.wsfcsmagnets.net. The deadline to apply to magnet schools is 4:30 pjft. on Jan. 25. WS/FCS offers 20 magnet schools. Speas Global Elementary School, a Global Schools Network 2015 Award winner, is the district's newest magnet school and offers a dual-language immer sion program in English and Spanish. Share the Health Fair to offer free screenings Free screenings and other health-related services will be available to the public on Saturday, Jan. 9, at the 17th annual Share the Health Fair. The event will be held from 10 ajn. to 4 p.m. at the Downtown Health Plaza, 1200 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Registration closes at 3 p.m. It is sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Wake Forest School of Medicine and the Northwest Area Health Education Center. Family-medicine physicians and specialists will be present as well as Spanish-language interpreters. A variety of screenings will be offered, including blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, diabetes, vision, glaucoma, hearing, HIV/ST1, asthma, osteoporosis and mental health. Individuals who are found to have health issues that require further attention will be given referrals and information about what steps to take. The fair is open to adults regardless of age, insurance cov erage, income level and/or immigration status. Childcare will be provided. For additional information, attendees can email info@sharethehealthfair.org. I Affordable health coverage enrollment event ^ Attend this enrollment event for a free appointment f and enrollment help with an expert. The event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 10 am. until 2 p.m. at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 450 Metropolitan Dr. Call 855-733-3711 to schedule a free appointment visit www.GCAC0nnect0r.013. It's Our Vote - It's Our Time training workshop Democracy North Carolina is partnering with the N.C. NAACP and other allies to launch a massive voter educa tion, registration, protection, and mobilization campaign for 2016. One of the first sessions will be held in Winston Salem on Saturday, Jan. 9, from 3:15 to 6 p.m. at Goler Memorial AME Zion Church, 620 N. Patterson Ave. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register, call Democracy North Carolina at 919-286-600 or email: info@democracy-nc.oig. This uni fied, statewide campaign is called "It's Our Time, It's Our Vote." Democracy N.C. is looking to involve thousands of volunteers and local leaders. A series of strategy and training sessions will be held to describe the campaign and the many ways people can be active through their faith centers and churches, schools and communities. 150th anniversary of 'Alice in Wonderland' hon ored Gary Taylor's "Fairy Tale Series" returns Jan. 9 to Winston-Salem Festival Ballet for a 150th anniversary celebration of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland." This year Alice joins her fairytale friends the Tortoise & the Hare and the Ugly Duckling in a one-act production designed specifically for the delight of young people. The show is on Jan. 9 at the Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St., with performances at 11 am. and 2 p.m. Doors open at 10 am. and 1 p.m. respectively, so audience mem bers can take part in themed activities such as face paint ing, meeting the dancers in costume, and photo and auto graph opportunities. Tickets can be purchased through the Hanesbrands Theatre Box office at 336-747-1414, or online at wwwjhodesartscenter.tix.com. Tickets range from $27.25 - $30.50. For further information visit www.winstonsalemfestivalballet.org or contact Brittany Petruzzi at 336- 403-0232 or email bpetruzzi@winston salemfesti valballet .org. Free distribution of wood shavings for outdoor animals With temperatures dipping below freezing, outdoor animals are at risk of freezing to death if they do not have adequate shelter and bedding. To help address this risk. Fur Ever Friends of North Carolina is sponsoring a wood shavings distribution event, "Spread the Warmth," Each bag of shavings will fill two to three doghouses and should be spread throughout the doghouse to provide extra warmth. Distribution will be held on Sunday, Jan. 10, from 1-3 pm. in the parking lot at the comer of Ivy Avenue and Liberty Street across from the downtown health center. Look for signs to help locate the event. Pet owners with outside animals are encouraged to pick up these wood shavings during this event. There will be a limit of one bag per household. For more information, visit www.fureverfriendsnc.org. Many thanks to Freeman Wood Crafters for their donation of the wood shavings for this event. Shepherd's Center to offer classes The Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold the following classes and workshops at Peace Haven Baptist Church, 3384 York Road, starting in January: ?Writing Stories From Your Life, Mondays from 10 am. to noon. Must pre-register. Call Diana at 336-768 6168. ?Beginning yoga, Mondays, 4 pm. $2 donation per class. Call 336-748-0127 to register. ?A Matter of Balance: Fail Prevention. Eight-week class at no charge. Information session will be held on Monday, Jan. 11,1 pm. Class begins Jan. 18, 1 - 3:30 pm., through March 7. Must pre-register as class is limit ed to 16. Call 336-748-0217 to register. ?First Thursday Craft Club with Joyce Treadway. $5 supply fee. Class limited to 20. To register, call 336-748 0217. ?Living Healthy with Chronic Disease, Feb. 25 - March 31,1- 3:30 p.m. Call 336- 748-0217 to register. Open auditions for Winston-Salem Symphony Chorale The Winston-Salem Symphony Chorale is holding open auditions on Monday, Jan. 11 from 5:30 to 7 pan. in the choir room of Centenary United Methodist Church, . 646 W. 5th St. The Chorale is seeking all voice types. Those interested in auditioning should bring a short pre pared piece such as an art song or aria, a folk song, or a hymn. Auditions will consist of vocal range exercises, the prepared piece, sight reading, and pitch retention exercis es. Auditions will be held in 10-minute intervals. For audi tion details or to register, contact Dr. Christopher Gilliam, Winston-Salem Symphony Chorale Director, by emailing cgilliam@WSsymphony.org. Twin City Stage announces auditions for 'The Outsiders' Twin City Stage will hold auditions for "The Outsiders" at 6:30 pjn. on Monday, Jan. 11 at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. No appointment is necessary. Teen rivalry in a small Southern town sets the stage for this dramatic interpretation by Christopher Sergei of the novel by S. E. Hinton. There are roles avail able for nine males (ages 14-21), three females (ages 14 18), and two women and three men (qges 25-60). For more information, please call Twin City -Stage at (336) 748-0857 x209 or visit the website at www.twincitys tage.org. Free pressure mapping clink for wheelchair users A free pressure mapping clinic will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 6 pjn. in the 3rd floor Sticht Center rehabilitation gym. Pressure mapping lets you see on a computerized display if your seat cushion relieves pres sure. A physical therapist will be on hand, as well as seat ing vendors, a lift, and assistants to help anyone with transfers who need it. To see actual pressure maps done on real patients, or to learn more about pressure mapping, visit: http://sci .Washington .edu/info/fbnims/repoits/pres sure_mapj?sp. To register, call or text 919-673-3703.
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