Formatted Word Document: 2010_July
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Tanglewood Park and enjoy a variety of family activities including horseback riding, swimming, fishing, golfing, paddleboats, tennis, and more. At 5:30 pm on Sunday, July 4th, the gates to the steeplechase track will open for picnicking before the fireworks display.
Fireworks Admission- $5.00 per vehicle / $10.00 per bus or motor coach
Gates – Open at 5:30 pm for parking and picnicking
Fireworks Display – Approximately 9:30 pm
In case of inclement weather at Tanglewood on July 4th, the fireworks may be rescheduled for July 5th at 9:30 pm. The decision to postpone the fireworks display will be made on Sunday, July 4th. Please check our website or contact (336) 778-6300 for further information. [by Kelli Cox]
Central Library is bringing the NC Zoo to you! – 6/28/2010 by Christina Lewis
Join us for a certifiably “wild” time at the Library. The crew from the NC Zoo will be on hand to tell us all about life in the wetlands through meeting live animals and hands-on activities.
Wetlands provide essential habitat for many diverse species — fish, wildlife and plants. In North Carolina, more than 70 percent of the species listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern depend on wetlands for survival. Waterfowl, fish, birds, mammals and amphibians all live in wetlands, and you just might see some of these creatures up-close and personal during your library visit.
Not only will we learn about the wetlands and their inhabitants, we will also learn how to protect and care for them to ensure they can be enjoyed for years to come.
Groups must call to register: (336) 703-3040. Central Library – July 6th at 2:00 pm
Summertime means an abundance of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. The Forsyth County Department of Public Health encourages residents to shop at local Farmers Markets for fresh, affordable, and tasty local produce. Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that may help protect you from chronic diseases. See pdf: 2010_July_ farmers_markets
Take Precautions for your Pets in Summer Heat [by Kelly Nash]
While you are trying to keep cool this summer, the Forsyth County Department of Animal Control asks you to put yourself in your pet’s “paws” after all they are wearing fur coats! Each summer, the Forsyth County Department of Animal Control receives hundreds of complaints concerning dogs left unattended in hot cars or left outdoors in extreme heat. Since cats and dogs have no sweat glands, even a short time in a hot environment is life threatening.
Animal Control is concerned with the welfare of all the animals in the area and their comfort and survival through these hot summer months. Temperatures inside a parked car can easily reach over 105º F on a relatively mild day, even when parked in the shade. If you see an animal that is not being properly cared for, you should call Forsyth County Animal Control at 336-703-2490 immediately.
Signs that an animal is suffering from heat stroke include: excessive panting and salivation, glassy staring, high pulse rate, dizziness, and vomiting. If an animal is suffering from heat stroke, they require immediate veterinary attention. Immediate first aid action may include applying ice packs or cold towels to the head, neck and chest.
Tips to Keep your Pets Safe this Summer
Never leave your pet in a parked car, even if the windows are open. Even on a moderately warm day, the temperature in the car can climb to fatally high levels in a matter of minutes. Dogs and cats do not perspire; they are left “panting” for air that is so hot it brings them no relief.
Never leave your pet without proper food, water or shelter. Think hard about your pet’s access to these three necessities, during both your presence and your absence. Remember that your pet is wearing is a fur coat and they can suffer from the effects of heat stroke very quickly.
Do not walk or exercise your animal in the afternoon heat. We advise dogs and other animals be walked or exercised in the early morning or later in the evening. The heat will cause premature exhaustion and the hot pavement can damage the soft padding on dog’s paws.
Thank You for Recycling 10,539 Tons in FY 07-08 (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008):
Paper Products: 7,971 — Plastic Bottles: 499 — Glass Jars/Bottles: 1,794 — Aluminum/Steel Cans: 275
DID YOU KNOW? You can recycle. .. New Materials:
Empty Aerosol Cans – Don’t include motor oil, antifreeze, pesticide, or other hazardous waste bottles or wide mouth containers, such as margarine tubs or ice cream pails. Plastic Bottles – only containers that have a neck or an opening smaller than the base (or widest part).
Corrugated cardboard no longer has to be bundled and tied.
Bins must be at curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Cell Phone & Cartridge Recycling- Cell phones and empty inkjet and laser toner cartridges can be recycled by mail free of charge. Do not place in curbside recycling containers.
Computer Recycling – Through RECONNECT, a new electronics recycling program, you can recycle unwanted computers, printers, and monitors. It’s easy and free through a Dell, Inc. and Goodwill Industries partnership. Simply, take your equipment to any Goodwill store or donation center. All brands and conditions of equipment are accepted.
In addition, depending on the location and quantity of equipment, Goodwill can schedule pickups of commercial donations. For more information, contact Goodwill of Northwest North Carolina at (336)724-3625, ext. 259, or visit online at Goodwill North Carolina or Reconnect Partnership. It’s easy!
It’s Illegal to Remove Materials from Recycling Bins
It is unlawful for any person to remove any recyclable materials from any recycling collection container. The violator of City Code 26-10(k) is subject to a $100 civil penalty, which may be collected by the City as a debt.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE: Do your part to reduce waste in our community by practicing the 3 Rs!
Reduce – to prevent waste before it’s created. The best way to reduce trash is to make less trash in the first place!
Reuse using products over again in their current form for the same purpose or another use. People sometimes mistakenly think that they are recycling something when they are actually reusing it. Think in terms of whether the item can be used beyond its original intent before tossing it in the trash.
Recycle – making something old into something new. Recycling is the process of collecting used materials and manufacturing them into new products. Also, recycling can go beyond what you put into a recycling container. You can recycle grass clippings and food waste by starting a compost bin.
Recycling is a three-way, closed-loop process in which you, the consumer, begin and complete:
1. Collection – involves separating good, used materials from general trash and placing them in a curbside recycling bin or taking them to a drop-off center.
2. Manufacturing- used materials are processed and made into new products, thus saving raw virgin materials.
3. Purchasing (Closing the Loop) – buying products made from recycled materials. Recycled content products must have a market in order for recycling to succeed!
• Available products include appliances, carpet, clothing, jewelry, home furnishings, gardening and yard supplies, office equipment and supplies, packaging and shipping products, furniture, toys and gifts, school supplies, playground equipment, building and construction materials, and many other products.
• Look for and buy products made from post-consumer content. Post-consumer content means that the product contains materials that have served their intended use and have been recycled by consumers or businesses. If you are not buying recycled products, you are not truly recycling!
• Understanding the 3 Rs is one thing, but putting them to work is quite another! The good news is that it only takes a small amount of time and effort in our daily lives to practice them.
• Waste reduction and recycling are good habits that we all need!
• Adapted from http://www.ci.winston-salem.nc.us/Home/Departments/RecycleToday/Articles/RecycleToday