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Community Briefs HHS awards $2/437,500 to North Carolina Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced $2,437,500 in fiuiding through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support seven health cen ters in North Carolina to improve and expand the delivery of substance abuse services in health centers, with a specific focus on treatment of opioid use dis- ? orders in underserved populations. The abuse of and addiction to opioids, such as heroin and prescription pain medication, is a serious and increasing public health problem. Administered by the HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), with these awards North Carolina will be able to increase the number of patients screened for sub stance use disorders and connected to treatment, increase the number of patients with access to MAT for opioid use and other substance use disorder treat ment, and provide training and educational resources to help health professionals make informed prescrib ing decisions. The Salvation Army of Greater Winston Salem announces CIP funding . The Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem announces the availability of additional Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) funding for residents fac- ' ing imminent shut off of utilities due to inability to make paymedt. Families and persons may be eligible for up to $600 in assistance in paying utility bills. To find out if you or someone you know may qualify, please call The Salvation Army Emergency Assistance Office at 336-722-8721. The deadline to apply is May 31. Advocacy group launches non-profit The Transit Alliance of the Piedmont (TAP) Leadership Team has announced that TAP is now incorporated and an official non-profit organization that can accept tax-deductible contributions. TAP is fighting for a more balanced transportation network and stronger transit systems that include the first and last mile, biking and walking. TAP's official board consists of Kista Mansell, Director, Beth Kizhnerman, Treasurer, and Sarah McGuire, Secretary. TAP has formed connections with Greensboro City Council, GTA and PART. The next organizational goal will be to form a leadership team in Forsyth County. An April meeting date in Winston Salem will be announced soon. If you would like more information about TAP, check out their Face Book page at https://www.facebook.com/TransitAllianceTriad/ or contact Kista * Mansell , at transitalliancepiedmont@gmail .com. Wake Forest University School of Business part-time MBA program ranked #1 For the seventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Wake Forest \jniversity School of Business Part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs #1 in North Carolina, and up from #20 from last year to # 19 nationally. Nearly 300 part-time MBA programs were considered for the ranking. The MBA for working professionals is offered at Wake Forest's main cam pus in Winston-Salem in the evenings, and at the Wake Forest University Charlotte Center campus in Uptown Charlotte evenings and Saturdays. Old Salem Museums & Gardens Receives Grant Old Salem Museums & Gardens has been award ed a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant in the amount of $360,000 for a new exhibition, The Moravian Way of Health and Healing, to be located in the Dr. Samuel Benjamin Vierling House, which will be re-named the Doctor's House. Of that amount, $300,000 is for new educational program ming, exhibition development and implementation, and $60,000 is to support a two-year position. Coordinator for Medicine and Science Programs. This humanities position will be responsible for developing and implementing guided group tours, lectures and programs, school curriculum materials, and a strong website presence to- complement the exhibition and costumed interpretation within the Doctor's House. The Doctor's House will be the only exhibition in the United Stares or abroad that will explain the Moravian approach to medicine, health care, and the humanities. Moravians differed from others in the American colonies in their use of a high ly organized health care system that reached across all stages of life. They established a holistic approach for health and spiritual care from birth to death. It is a complex and little-known story that will be told insightfully and creatively. EmcArts receives $1J million grant from Kresge Foundation EmcArts announced recently that its Community Innovation Labs program was selected to receive a grant of $1 -5 million from the Kresge Foundation. The grant will support the completion of EmcArts' two pilot Community Innovation Labs, launched in 2015 in Winston-Salem and Providence, R J., and the launch of two additional Labs in communities across the United States, to build local capacity to take on complex social challenges by integrating the arts into a rigorous process framework. With this grant from Kresge, along with local funders and conveners, EmcArts commits to a two-year investment in the Winston-Salem community totaling $1 million. Jim Blaine announces retirement from State Employees' Credit Union Jim Blaine, the long-time CEO at State Employees' Credit Union, has announced his retire ment, effective upon selection of his replacement by the SECU Board of Directors. Mr. Blaine, 66, has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Credit Union since 1979. He is a native of Chapel Hill and a graduate of UNC-CH and Duke University. SECU Board of Directors Chair Cynthia Jolly recognized Mr. Blaine's extraordinary leadership through a period of unparalleled growth in the organ ization During his tenure SECU grew from $900 million in assets to $33 billion in assets and from 8 branches to 236. With over 2 million members and 5,800 employees in North Carolina, SECU is the sec ond largest credit union in the United States. f : Accepting applications now ? Juneteenth Festival's call for artists and vendors Triad Cultural Aits is seeking per formers, choirs, dance teams, spoken word artists, craftsmen, artists, authors and vendors for the annual Juneteenth Festival to be held Saturday, June 18, 11 ajn.-3 p.m. at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, which will include Biotech Place and Bailey Park in Winston-Salem. Interested persons should apply online www.triadculture.oig or call 336-757-8556. Now through May 31 - Winston-Salem Writers will be accepting entries Winston-Salem Writers will be accepting entries for the 2016 Flying South competition from March 1 through May 31. There will be $2,000 in prizes awarded. Best in cat egory winners will be published in Flying South and will receive $500 each. The Winston-Salem Writers President's Favorite will also receive . $500. Entries are accepted for fiction, nonfiction and poetry and all entries will be considered for publication. For details on submitting, go to www.wswriters.org. Now through May 31 - Scholarship applications accepted Professional Women of Winston Salem (PWWS) is making a scholar ship available few single, employed mothers who are working to complete a college degree. Applicants must live or attend school in Forsyth County, NC. The $1500 scholarship will be awarded in the fall of 2016. Go to https://www.pwws.org/scholar ship-fund-donation/ to complete an application online. All applications must be received by 5/31/16. Today, May 5 - Democratic Congressional candidates forum Today, Thursday, May 5, from 6 7:30 p.m., the Forsyth County Democratic Party will host its 5th District Candidate Forum. All Democratic candidates for the 5th Congressional District (Josh Brannon, Jim Roberts, & Charlie Wallin) have confirmed their atten dance. The forum will be moderated by Winston Salem City Councilman Dan Besse. There will be an opportu nity few Q&A during the forum. This is an opportunity for all citizens who reside in the 5th District to hear from our Democratic candidates for the 5th Congressional District. Today, May 5, May 6 & 7 - Annual Used Book Sale The Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold its 29th Annual Used Book Sale beginning today, Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 9 pm., and on Saturday, May 7 from 8 am. to 2 p.m. Parking and Admission are FREE! The sale will be held in the Education Building at the Winston Salem Fairgrounds. Entrance for parking is through Gate 5 from Deacon Blvd. There will be thou sands of used books and other items on hand at exceptional prices. All proceeds of the sale benefit the min istry'js programs and services for older adults in our community. For more information contact the Shepherd's Center at 748-0217 or visit www.shepherdscenter.org. Today, May 5 - Free environ mental event Temple Emanuel's Environmental Movement (TEEM), a sub-committee of the Social Action Committee; Working Films; and Sierra Club-Foothills will offer a free environmental event with the film "Shore Storied" and speakers and a discussion on "Off Shore Drilling is Dead in N.C. ... For Now." It will take place today, Thursday, May 5, 7-9 pm. at Temple Emanuel 201 Oakwood * Drive (near Thruway Shopping Center). For more information, contact Gayle Tuch at 336-407-2767 (cell) or email gayle@ggtuchlaw.com; or Sally Hirsh at 336-251-2658 (cell) or alnsalnjo@earthlink.net. May 6 - 8 - "Journey of Honor" musical and ballet performance Winston-Salem Festival Ballet presents Journey of Honor, a musical and balletic celebration of our nation and the sacrifice, courage, and faith fulness of her armed service members and their families on May 6 - 8 at Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. A live choral ensemble will accompany the ballet. Performances run from May 6-7 at 8 pm. and May 8 at 2 pm. Tickets may be purchased at the Hanesbrands Theatre, by call ing 336-747-1414, or by visiting www.winstonsalemfestivalballet.org. Ticket prices range from $19.75 $34.75, including student rush tickets (available 15 minutes prior to the show with valid student ID). May 6 - 22 - The Stained Glass f Playhouse The Stained Glass Playhouse, 4401 Indiana Ave., presents the com edy, "Dearly Beloved," a comedy takes us to the small town of Fayro, Texas, for an over-the-top, "Gone with the Wind" - themed wedding. This laugh-out-loud romp down the aisle is filled with love, sisterhood, 300 pounds of Texas barbeque, and a missing bride. Performances will be held on May 6,7,13,14,20v21 at 8 prn. and on May 8, 13, 22 at 3 pm. Adults - $16, Seniors - $13, Students - $11. Tickets are available at wwwstainedglassplayhouse.org or by calling 336-499-1010. May 7 - Big 4 Goif Tournament The Big 4 Alumni Association will sponsor the Big "4 Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 7, at the Winston Lake Golf Course begin ning at 8:00 aan. This event is the official golf challenge of the Big 4 Historically Black High Schools: Anderson, Atkins, Carver and Paisley alumni. The event brings Big 4 alum ni, friends and families together for an afternoon of golf with in the friendly rivalry, that existed among the school's athletic teams in past years. The event includes continental breakfast, lunch and cash prizes. Golfers may register in advance by contacting Beverly Williams at 336 776-1893 or Michael Kimbrough at 336-529-7664 or as walk-ins on May 7. A major project that is supported by funds raised from the tournament is the Big 4 Endowed Scholarship Fund at Winston-Salem State University. May 7 - Walk to Defeat ALS The Walk to Defeat ALS will be held on Saturday, May 7, at Bridger Field House at BB&T Stadium. Wake Forest Baptist is home to one of five ALS Centers in the state, with this walk being a crucial part of the fight against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. May 7 - "Bermuda Run to Remember" 5k The newly formed Bermuda Run Friends for Charity is organizing the inaugural "Bermuda Run To Remember", a neighborhood Run/Walk event on May 7. The event will benefit Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children's Hospital - specifically the "Because We Care" program, a bereavement support pro gram for pediatric families and pro vides loving and compassionate care fin- families who have lost a child. The race takes place at Bermuda Run and is open to everyone. The dona tion is $30 for early registration by May 1 and $35*thereafter. Sign up at www.bermudaruntoremember.itsy ourrace.com. For more information, contact Jennifer Reader at 336-464 5924 orjgreader3@gmail.com. May 7 - Konnoak Hills Neighborhood Music Festival Konnoak Hills Neighborhood Music Festival will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Konnoak Hills Moravian Church, 3401 Konnoak Dr. A blood drive will also be held from 11 am. - 3:30 p.m. There will be live music all afternoon, children's activities, and a hot dog special. Bring a chair and a friend! For more information, call 336-788-9321. May 7 - Free ballet classes beginning for ages 6 and up Through a federal grant through UNCSA, Brandon Woods has been approved to teach FREE additional tech classes on Saturdays. Because the grant is very detailed and specific, there will be Saturdays where the department will visit the studio. Classes will start Saturday and will run through June 4. Rules for class: Participants must wear ballet shoes (boys can have bare feet), hair must be pulled up, girls must wear leotard & tights, boys can wear shorts, no jewelry. Classes will start Saturday, May 7 with the last class on June 4. Beginner/intermediate ballet, 3 - 3:45 pm., advanced ballet 3:45 - 5:00 pm. No preregistration is neces sary, just come! The location is . Positive Image Performing Arts Studio, 1243 North Patterson Ave. For more information, call 336-893 6571 or visit www.pipartsnc.com. May 7 - Poetry in Plain Sight - Live! Winston-Salem Writers Poetry in Plain Sight Live! will present read ings from the selected poems for the months of March, April and May, on Saturday, May 7, from 2-4 pjn.at the New Winston Museum located at 717 S. Marshall St. See and hear from poets including Joe Mills, Adrian and Molly Rice, Sandra Ann Winters, Janet Joyner, Debra Kaufman, Sam Love, Peter Blair, Peter Venable, Toby Bunton and Lee Riley. This is a free event and is open to the public. Books and poetry posters will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served. May 7 ? Tangle wood Farmers Market Opening Day The Tanglewood Farmers Market is a locally grown in-season diverse market. Join us on Saturday, May 7, 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon, at Tanglewood Park for opening day and shop for eggs, in season fruits/vegetables, baked goods, sustainable livestock, jams, jellies, and so much more! For more information, call the Village of Clemmons at 336-766-7511. May 7 - Clemmons Community Day The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber is hosting the 5th annual Clemmons Community Day on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Jerry Long Family YMCA, 11150 S. Peace Haven Rd. There will be music and activities for all ages. For more information, call the Village of Clemmons at 336-766 7511. May 7 ? Rev. Trad Blackmon to Keynote NAACP Brunch/Gala Rev. Traci Blackmon will be the keynote speaker at the Women in NAACP Brunch/Gala and 61st Woman-Mother of the Year corona tion, replacing Dr. Melissa Harris Perry, who has had a scheduling con flict. Rev. Blackmon is executive director of United Church of Christ Justice and Witness, pastor of Christ the King UCC in Florissant, Mo. and a major faith organizer of Black Lives Matter that grew out of the Michael Brown homicide near her church in Ferguson, Mo. We look forward to a wonderful experience with her on Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at the Hilton North Raleigh-Midtown, 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. To learn more, click: http://www.ucc .org/news_traci_black mon_to_lead_ucc_justice_and_wit ness_ministries_10212015. May 7 - MESDA's annual Design Seminar On Saturday, May 7, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative' Arts (MESDA) will hold its annual Design Seminar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2016 Design Seminar, "Inspired by Tradition," will once again feature what's chic in southern design and will take place in the James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road in Winston-Salem. Moderator Tom Savage of the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library will welcome to the podium three experts in the design field. Space is limited and pre registration is required to ensure a place. The cost is $125 per person or $115 for Friends of MESDA. * Interested individuals can register online at mesda.org, by calling 336 721-7360, or emailing MESD APrograms@oldsalem .org. May 10 - Preservation and Public History A historic preservation/public his tory student presentations and recep tion will be held on May 10 at 6 p.m., Salem College in the Single Sisters' House Saal. For more information, visit wwW.cityofws.org and search for "Historic Resources Commission." May 11 - Old Salem Lunch and Learn A Lunch and Learn on "Preservation Roots" presented by T. Reinhart, Director for Architecture at Mount Vernon, will be held on May 11 at noon at the Old Salem Visitor Center, Gray Auditorium, 900 Old Salem Rd. For more information, visit www.cityofws.oig and search for "Historic Resources Commission." May 12 - Creating a Garden Journal Old Salem presents "Creating a Garden Journal" on May 12, noon - 1 p.m., in the Wachovia Room, Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road. Save your personal and valu able garden records by organizing each season in an easy personal for mat. Whether written in a notebook or entered cm a created computer tem plate, you will have information to enhance your gardening experience. Presented by Mary Jac Brennan, Forsyth County Agent, NC Cooperative Extension Service, Small Farms and Local Foods. Attendees may bring lunch; bever ages provided. To pre-register for any workshop, please email vhannah@oldsalem.orgor call 336 721-7357 (please leave a message if no one answers) to register. To join Friends of the Gardens, call 336-721- ? 7333. May 12 - Panel Discussion on the Union Station * There will be a panel discussion on "The past, present and future of the Win stonS ale rri Union Station" on May 12 at 5:30 pjn., at New Winston Museum, 713 South Marshall St. For more information, visit www .city See Community Cat. on BIO %
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