Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, Greensboro.
Greensboro Parks and Recreation held Teen Night events throughout the summer—featuring skating, laser tag and pool parties—to give teens a safe way to have fun and connect with friends while staying out of trouble.
Coordinators say they will offer similar activities during the school year to keep kids active and engaged.
Starting soon, the Guilford County Sheriff's Office will install StarChase VX vehicle-mounted GPS tags on patrol cars—these tags will let dispatchers track speeders and fleeing vehicles without engaging in dangerous chases.
If the trial using federal forfeiture funds proves successful, more vehicles will receive the system.
Core Technology Molding Corporation is hosting a nonprofit STEM camp in Greensboro that gives youth hands-on career experience by offering practical technology and engineering lessons to prepare them for future careers.
Baby the Musical
12 AM - 9 PM — Congregational United CC - Fellowship Hall — Ticket prices not listed — Experience a comedic yet poignant exploration of the journey to parenthood through the eyes of three diverse couples.
The ‘Boro Sessions with David Childers
2-4 p.m. — Back Table — $20-$25 — Experience a heartfelt listening room concert by revered NC singer-songwriter David Childers and friends.
Storytime at the McGirt-Horton Branch
10:00 – 10:45 AM — McGirt-Horton Branch Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun stories, songs, and crafts while making new friends.
Music & Movement at Kathleen Clay
11:00-11:30 a.m. — Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch — Free — Engage little ones with stories and lively singing and dancing for ages 0 to 4.
Oz Escape Room at Benjamin Branch
All day — Benjamin Public Library — Free entry — Explore the magical world of Oz while solving puzzles and discovering clues about beloved characters.
A Book Talk on TRAILS & TREATS
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Bookmarks — Free entry — Engage with the authors of a unique guidebook that blends hiking trails and local eats in North Carolina.
Great Southeastern Pollinator Census
10 AM – 12 PM — Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch — Free event — Explore the impact of native plants on pollinators through citizen science in a hands-on outdoor setting.
BRIT FLOYD: WISH YOU WERE HERE 50th Anniversary
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the iconic music of Pink Floyd with a spectacular tribute show.
Computer Clinic at Hemphill Branch Library
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Hemphill Branch Library — Free entry — Get hands-on help with your devices and tech queries from knowledgeable librarians.
Drink and Draw at Hemphill
6-8 p.m. — Hemphill Branch Library — Free — Relax with fellow artists over tea and coffee while drawing with a unique theme each night.
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