October 2010

Congratulations to all involved in and touring for the Heritage Ardmore Tour of Homes! We shared a lovely sunny day, a variety of sites, and inspiring activities!

No doubt many of us discovered a list of lovely ideas by strolling through the creative gardens. October is a time for garden planning and renewals! Enjoy!

Learn more and join

Ardmore Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting October 12th at 7pm

Don’t miss it! Get Set. Go to the Dixie Classic Fair October 1 – 10, 2010! www.dcfair.com

Worthwhile Websites near ‘n’ far
Extension’s Fall Home & Garden Lecture Series at the Forsyth County Public Libraries: Eighteen topics from “Attracting birds to you landscape” to “Preparing you garden for winter” [most at more than one branch library and time]. Enjoy one to one-and-a half-hour programs with gracious time for Q&A. Forsyth County Cooperative Extension may answer questions at 336.703.2867. [Also and always abundant multimedia resources Online 24/7 and interlibrary loan too!] www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Library/Default.aspx

Note: Vote YES for library opportunity beginning October 14th www.voteyesforlibrary.com

Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Service News
stink bug – www.co.forsyth.nc.us/CES
Also see: stink bug. www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/notes/O&T/trees/note148/note148.html

Winston-Salem City News
Leaf Collection Information www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/Sanitation/Articles/LeafCollectionVideo
Landfills & Solid Hazardous, Yard Waste & Recycling Programs www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/Sanitation/Landfills/Articles/Landfills
City Link is open 24-hours-a-day, 7 days a week. www.cityofws.org/Home/CitizenServiceDesk/CCC/Articles/CityLink

. . . With appreciation and honor to our ever-present City Council member,
Dan Besse – gro.essebnadnull@essebnad who keeps us advised. Thanks – ANA

Thanks for all you do to keep Ardmore beautiful, safe, and healthy! Enjoy the soon to arrive riot of colors!

Worthwhile Websites near ‘n’ far

Ardmore Gardner. Bill Beasley http://www.agardeninthecity.com/

NB: To be seen September 25th during Ardmore Heritage Home Tour.
Tickets available with discount for 2011 Ardmore Neighborhood Association dues
September 1st

Extension’s Fall Home & Garden Lecture Series at the Forsyth County Public Libraries: Eighteen topics from “Attracting birds to you landscape” to “Preparing you garden for winter” [most at more than one branch library and time]. Enjoy one to one-and-a half-hour programs with gracious time for Q&A. Forsyth County Cooperative Extension may answer questions at 336.703.2867. [Also and always abundant multimedia resources Online 24/7 and interlibrary loan too!] http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/Library/Default.aspx

Teachers -> Kids in Planning Program: Bolton Elementary School – Mr. Gilliam’s 5th Grade Class

http://www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/Planning/Articles/BoltonElementaryKIPPProject

Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Service News

http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/CES/

o Pawpaw Festival at Dixie Classic fairgrounds Saturday, September 4th, from 9:00 – 11:00 am at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds Farmers Market, there will be a small pawpaw festival done jointly between Forsyth Cooperative Extension, Dixie Classic Fair, Master Gardener Volunteers and local growers.

o Organic gardeners prefer to use natural and organic materials and methods to grow vegetables, flowers and lawns. Join us at as Forsyth Cooperative Extension Agent, Craig Mauney, teaches us to garden organically. Sept 14th [7PM] at Central Library and Sept 22nd [1:30PM] Reynolda Manor Library.

o Get Ready. Get Set. Go to the Dixie Classic Fair October 1 – 10, 2010! http://www.dcfair.com

North Carolina Cooperative Extension North Carolina Cooperative Extension: Lawn & Garden September 19th, 2010 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Durham, NC: Come hear the story of one … Extension Gardener • Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture) • NCSU Plant Disease. . . http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=lawngarden

September Gardens. Learner, B. R. & Maddox O. (editor) 8-20-09. September 2009. Extension Consumer Horticulturist, Purdue University http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/September09gc.html

Thanks for all you do to keep Ardmore beautiful, safe, and healthy! Enjoy the soon to arrive riot of colors!

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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.

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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]
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Save the Dates. Spread the Word.

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.

There are four opportunities to attend:
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Yesterday was Memorial Day, an unofficial step into summer . . . also a time to remember, to celebrate dedicated lives, to gather for parades and picnics. In our 2010-lifestyle of increasing demands on our time, of threats to our domestic economy, of devastation to our national coastal water and wetlands culture, and of offers of more big-box stores [available on line so no need not leave home] and of an opportunity to acquire yet greater recycling bins, shall we consider beyond the box?
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EARLY VOTING Now through May 1

Early voting began over a week ago and continues through May 1 at 1 PM. You can vote early at the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St.

The schedule for the remainder of early voting is as follows:

Thursdays and Fridays, 8 am to 5 pm

Saturdays, 10 am to 1 pm

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Get Moving on Cycling Sunday 4/16/2010 by Lynne Mitchell

Sunday, May 2nd, from 2:00 until 5:00 pm a portion of the Winston-Salem downtown streets with be closed for cars so that cyclers, walkers, skateboarders, scooter riders, and roller skaters can enjoy exercise and fun! Enjoy food and refreshments at downtown restaurants, FREE family-oriented activities and prizes.

Check in at the Central Library (Spring Street entrance) and register to win prizes at periodic drawings during the event. Bike shops will be exhibiting and offering prizes for the drawings. Helmets are required for everyone!

Activities include the following:

2:30 pm – Performance by WheelPower & Company (unicycles, stilt walkers, pogo hoppers, and rope jumpers from Whitaker Elementary School)
3:00 pm – WheelPower & Company
3:30 pm – Line dancing with Pat Atkins from South Fork Recreation Center
4:00 pm – Zumba (hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves) with Women’s Wellness & Fitness
4:30 pm – Masala Bhangra Workout with Cortney Wilson of FIF Element (Fitness is Fun!)

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May 8th Miller Park Yard Sale

8am – noon

Rain date: May 15th
Miller Park Yard Sale Flyer 2010
Miller Park Yard Sale Flyer & Registration 2010
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It’s Strawberry Time! 4/27/2010

This warm spring weather can only mean one thing. See PDF for a list of local strawberry growers.strawberry_growers

Birding trail aims to boost ecotourism in North Carolina’s rural communities

To learn more about the North Carolina Birding Trail or to find out how to order the guidebooks, visit the trail’s Web site at www.ncbirdingtrail.org.

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Environmental Affairs [Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department]

Originally formed as the Air Pollution Control Department to deal with such issues as air quality monitoring, open burning, and visible emissions, the name was changed to Environmental Affairs in 1974 to more accurately portray its involvement in the protection of land and water as well as air quality. In 1976, the Environmental Affairs Board was established for the purpose of advising the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and assisting the Environmental Affairs Department with topics related to environmental management.

See County webpage

537 North Spruce Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-2440 (336) 727-2777 FAX

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New Approaches to Healthcare for the 21st Century 4/7/2010 by Debbie Cesta

Forsyth County has joined the “Science Café” movement that has swept the nation. SciWorks, Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University and Sigma Xi (the International honor society for scientific and engineering research) have scheduled another series of talks in May 2010. The Science Cafés are supported in part by the PBS program NOVA scienceNOW.

Science Cafe Date
Tuesday, May 18 at 7pm: Making Super-Vaccines in Winston-Salem

See County webpage

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Older American’s Day at the Ball Park 4/20/2010

In celebration of Older American’s Month, Forsyth County Aging Services Planning Committee invites adults 55 & better to join us for Older American’s Day at the Dash game on May 22nd. Reservations must be made by May 12th.Older_Americans

Ardmore April 2010

Celebrate 100 years of Ardmore

Ardmore Heritage Tour of Homes

Spring in Ardmore shows amazing blooms! Enjoy a walk to and talk at our Ardmore Neighborhoods Association meeting

Tuesday, April 13th

7:00 PM at Ardmore United Methodist Church

Presentation on gardening and gardens

Consider “weeding” books and/or media collection to donate support our Forsyth County Library Book sales.

o Reynolda Friends of the Library sale

Friday, April 16th 10AM – 4 PM

Saturday, April 17th 10AM – 4 PM

and/or Monday, April 19th 10AM – 3 PM

o Central Friends of the Library sale

Saturday, April 24th 9 AM – 5 PM and/or

Sunday 1 – 5 PM

See attachment: April_2010_website_RTF for details on

o 2010 Piedmont Earth Day Fair: April 17, 2010
o Pollen Season Is Here!
o Triad Air Awareness: 2010 Triad Commute Challenge
o Coming Soon . . . Elections

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CAC Tree Pruning

2010_ March_Muddy Water Watch Citizen Patrol

Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful – Jan. 20, 2010
Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful has received a shipment of more than 500,000 flower bulbs donated by K. Van Bourgondien & Sons Inc. of Virginia Beach. They are available for groups or individuals to plant in such public areas as street rights of way, parks, schools, etc. They may also be planted in any area visible to the public.
The bulbs are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Types of bulbs include daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, crocus, allium, fritillarias, iris, galanthus, cyclamen, camassia, and others.
Citizens interested in receiving bulbs should call Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful through City Link at 727-8000 or send an e-mail to George Stilphen at gro.swfoyticnull@segroeg. Bulbs may also be requested through the Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful page.

lilies planted in public area