Environment August 2010 Word document
BEACH PARTY!; Saturday, August 6
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. @ Central Library, outside near Spring Street
Hey kids, join us for the 2010 Summer Reading Finale “Beach Party” at Central Library. Enjoy crafts, games, and performances from our Youth Services’ staff and more!! Children’s popular band “Big Bang Boom” will be our special guest and will perform at 4:00. See you there!!
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Weatherization Makes $ense: A Workshop
If your energy bills are too high, or if you want to make your home more comfortable and environmentally friendly, this workshop is right for you! Every day, air leaks let in the hot summer air or let out your heat in the winter, making you air conditioner and heater work more than it has to. Weatherizing your home can effectively seal these leaks and cut down on that energy bill–saving you money, and saving excess carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere. Join Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Goodwill Industries, and Forsyth County Library to learn more about home energy audits, basic weatherization projects, and landscaping for energy efficiency. Please contact Lisa at ude.ufwnull@7jltron or 828.337.5909 with any questions. http://peanc.org
Because LESS energy loss means MORE savings!
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August 6th – 8th – Sales Tax Holiday
G.S. 105-164.13C provides an exemption for certain items of tangible personal property sold between 12:01 A.M. on the first Friday in August and 11:59 P.M. the following Sunday. Clothing, footwear, and school supplies of $100 or less per item; school instructional materials of $300 or less per item; sports and recreation equipment of $50 or less per item, computers of $3,500 or less per item; and computer supplies of $250 or less per item will be exempt.
Clothing accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, protective equipment, wallets, furniture, items used in a trade or business, and rentals are not covered by the exemption and will be subject to the applicable tax.
The following resources provide additional information about the sales tax holiday:
* List of Items Exempt During the Sales Tax Holiday
* List of Frequently Asked Questions
* Sales and Use Tax Technical Bulletin Section 34-24 – August Sales Tax Holiday
Retrieved July 18, 2010 from [ Last modified on: 06/04/10 12:38:32 PM.] http://www.dor.state.nc.us/taxes/sales/salestax_holiday.html
Also see: July 16, 2010. Sales Tax Holiday Set For August 6-8
http://www.dor.state.nc.us/taxes/sales/salestax_holiday.html
http://www.dor.state.nc.us/aboutus/education/salestax_holiday.html
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Cooperative Extension Launches the “10% Campaign” 7/27/2010
The “10% Campaign” is an effort to promote local farmers and foods and to encourage Forsyth County consumers to spend 10 percent of their food dollars on foods from local sources.
Buy It Local! 6/18/2010
Summertime means an abundance of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. The Forsyth Co. Dept. of Public Health encourages residents to shop at local Farmers Markets for fresh, affordable, and tasty local produce.
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Dixie Classic Fair Opens 2010 Competitive Entries 7/19/2010
The Dixie Classic Fair, the second largest agricultural Fair in North Carolina and owned and operated by the City of Winston-Salem, has released the 2010 catalog for all competitive contests at the Fair.