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Guilford County Animal Services invites citizens to join us on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 from 12pm to 4pm at Bur-Mil Park located at 5834 Bur Mill Club Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 for our annual Must Love Dogs Festival! The festival is to promote heartworm education and raise funds for Guilford County Animal Services Have-A-Heart fund to treat shelter dogs that are heartworm positive. 

 Come out and enjoy all our fun filled festival has to offer! We will have adoptable dogs available at the festival, 10+ food trucks, over 50 vendors and various activities! 10% of all profits our food truck and vendor partners make at the event will be donated to our Have-A-Heart fund! 

We would love for you to bring your family as well as your pet friendly dogs out to the festival for some doggone good fun! We will host a doggy themed egg hunt around the beautiful Bur-Mil Lake, a no mess painting station, a kids crafting station, Dog and Human Yoga, a doggy pool, face painting, caricatures and more! Please see our vendor and event lists below for more information. 

We would like to thank our partners at Guilford Parks for hosting us again this year. If you would like more information on Bur-Mil Park, please visit Bur-Mil Park’s website.

Your donation to The Have-A-Heart Fund goes directly to help treat Heartworm Positive dogs currently under the care of GCAS. The goal of the Have-A-Heart Fund is to give each Heartworm Positive dog an opportunity to enjoy a second chance of a happy and loving life. GCAS does not turn its back to rescuing heartworm positive dogs, in spite of the high costs to treat this painful yet preventable parasite. At any given time, we care for about 30 heartworm positive dogs, in which the treatment costs range from $500 – $800 for each dog.

Donate to the Have-A-Heart Fund and proceeds will go directly toward rehabilitating dogs who have this painful and deadly disease.

Guilford County is a local government and as a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, is an organization qualified to receive tax-deductible contributions.

Your contribution will be used solely for public purposes in supporting Guilford County Animal Services’ Have-A-Heart Fund and therefore is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Use the button below to make a donation online.

Or send your contribution to: Guilford County Animal Services/Donations 980 Guilford College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27409

Food Trucks

Just Grillin	Just Grillin Facebook Page	BBQ
Little Halos	Little Halos Facebook Page	mini donuts
King’s Court Concessions	King’s Court Concessions Facebook Page	Lemonaide, sweet tea, shaved ice
West Coast Wanderer LLC	West Coast Wanderer Facebook Page	California Food Truck
Defense Dogs	Defense Dogs Facebook Page	hot dog truck – Free Pup Cups!
Drapers Funnel Cakes	Draper’s Funnel Cakes Facebook Page	Funnel Cakes
Taco Bros Food Truck	www.tacobrosfoodtruck.com	Tacos
Bull City Ciderworks	https://www.bullcityciderworks.com/	Cider
Que Sazon	Que Sazon Facebok Page	Columbian Food

Activity Vendors 

Ever After Art Studio	http://everafterartnc.com	Dog Painting and Fluid Art Items
Painted Grape	http://PaintedGrapeNC.com	Face Painting and selling DIY Craft Kits
Rooted Studio	www.rootedstudioyoga.com	Dog Yoga and Plant Sales
A Child’s Creative Curiosity	A Child’s Creative Curiosity Facebook Page	Child’s Crafts
Noah’s Bark Mobile Grooming	Noah’s Bark Mobile Pet Grooming Facebook Page	Dog Grooming and Doggy Pool
Penny’s Colorful Life	http://pennyscolorfullife.com	Caricatures
Foothills Foam Factory	http://foothillsfoamfactory.com	Pet Foam Parties

Vendors

Healing Hands Therapeutic Ranch	Healing Hands Facebook Page	Child Therapy
Best 4K9	https://best4k9.com	Dog Food Store
Tupperware Consultants	No Website Provided	Tupperware Containers
BackyardGrownSavage	www.backyardgrownsavage.com	herbal/holistic products.
ThirtyOne Gifts	https://www.mythirtyone.com/us/en/pennyspursepack	Bags and Totes
Westminster Wood Works	Westminster Wood Works Facebook Page	Woodwork Items
Ceaseless Customs Workshop	Ceaseless Customs Workshop	woodwork, furniature, candles
Color Street	https://linktr.ee/baileyssgcorner	Makeup
Pages Of Magic	https://www.etsy.com/shop/PagesOfMagicShop	Stickers
Bull City Treasures	Bull City Treasures Facebook Page	Crafts and Signs
Crazy Pups Boutique	Crazy Pups Boutique Facebook Page	Dog collars, bows and signs
Paparazzi Jewelry	Paparazzi Jewelry Facebook Page	Jewelry
Noah&Abby crafts by Heather	Crafts By Heather Facebook Page	Jewelry
the Curvy Fox Boutique	www.thecurvyfoxboutique.com	Plus size clothing
Chloe Rose Designs	Chloe Rose Designs Facebook Page	Tshirts
Gutierrez Woodworking	Gutierrez Woodworking Instagram Page	woodworking
Orbitten Shop	Orbitten Shop Facebook Page	Resin Maker
The Pup Pie Shop LLC	http://thepup-pieshop.com	dog treats
Nerys Mexican Accessories	Nerys Mexican Accessories Facebook Page	Mexican cultural items
Green Witch Mystics	Green Witch Mystics Facebook Page	Wire Wrapped Jewelry and Crystals
L.A. Suds	https://lasuds.myshopify.com/	Bath bombs
Bark House Boutique	No Website Provided	T-shirts, as well as up-cycled, recycled, dog related items
Twofoots Bakery LLC	Twofoots Bakery Facebook Page	Treats for dogs and people
Arf Scarf by Sharon	Arf Scarf Facebook Page	Dog scarfs and Bow Ties
Color Street II	No Website Provided	makeup
SeneGence	Http://linktr.ee/bySarahLou	Beauty Supplies
LH & Co.	No Website Provided	Bleached T-shirts
Karina Morales Art&Plants	Karina Morales Art&Plants Facebook Page	Art and Houseplant Items
Bulldog Crafty Designs	Bulldog Crafty Designs Facebook Page	Soaps and Crafts
Sew Lilly	Sew Lilly Facebook Page	Sewn dog accessories, bags and wallets
Two Beach Blondies	No Website Provided	handmade jewelry
All Pets Considered	http://allpetsconsidered.com	pet supplies

Organizations

Guilford County DSS	Guilford County DSS Website	Department of Social Services
NCAT Pre-Veterinary Medical Association	NCAT Pre-Veterinary Page	Veterinary Medical Association
Kisco Senior Living	www.kiscoseniorliving.com	Senior Living Facilities (Heritage Greens)
Partners Ending Homelessness	https://pehgc.org	Assistance for Homeless
HonorBridge	https://honorbridge.org/	Organ Donation
Piedmont Communities SN& Wellness Clinic	http://pcspayneuter.com	Veterinary Clinic
City of Greensboro – Water Resources	www.greensboro-nc.gov/Water	Water Resources
Triad Golden Retriever Rescue	http://tgrr.org	Golden Retriever Rescue
Camp Bow-Wow	www.campbowwow.com/greensboro	Doggy Daycare
Almost Home Boarding & Grooming	https://www.almosthome-kennels.com	Dog Boarding
State Farm Agent	www.KloppInsurance.com	Insurance
Doggos Park & Pub	https://www.doggosparkandpub.com/	Dog Park and Pub
Altmeyer Funeral Services and Crematory	https://altmeyer.com/	Pet Cremation Services

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Join everyone for a free Tournament Town concert outside of One Thirteen Brewhouse with The Breakfast Club and Muddy Creek Revival!

Enjoy food and drinks from Stumble Stilskins and One Thirteen, along with 80’s hits and country/rock tunes. Food trucks will be on hand.

The Breakfast Club® is the longest running, most recognized ’80’s tribute band in the United States. The members of The Breakfast Club® have shared the stage with numerous music legends including Whitesnake, The Romantics, Poison, Drivin’n’Cryin’, Hootie and The Blowfish, White Lion, The Smithereens, Edwin McCain, and many others.

The concert will take place from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Greene Street, in front of One Thirteen Brewhouse + Rooftop Bar in Downtown Greensboro. Admission is free.

Location is 113 North Green Street, just two blocks away from the Greensboro Culture Center. More information available on the Facebook event page you can find here.

Check this out. The Youtube channel Cityscapes Travel did a video car tour of Greensboro, North Carolina. They listed it as a top place to live in North Carolina in this relaxing video. Greensboro is the third most populous city in North Carolina. The estimated population is 294,395. The median income is $49,492. The median home value is $163,000. Greensboro was named in honor of [fellow Rhode Islander!] Nathan Greene, who led American troops to fight against the British back in 1781. Greensboro used to be home to the largest denim manufacturer in the US: Cone Mills.

Funding aims to support Community-Based Organizations and Economic Development Organizations seeking to improve the quality of life for Guilford County residents.

Guilford County is now accepting applications for funding to support local non-profits that provide a wide variety of services to county residents. Each year, Guilford County dedicates county funds to support 501(c) organizations providing human services and economic development programs. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, youth and community development, education, arts, culture, improving business prospects, and job creation.

“Our local non-profits are not only trusted resources in our community, they are on the ground every day supporting a wide variety of initiatives to improve the overall wellbeing of our communities and are consistent advocates for the residents they serve,” said Guilford County Board of Commissioners Chairman Melvin “Skip” Alston. “Increasingly, our local non-profits are serving more people and doing more work with fewer resources. These funds will help bolster their capacity to serve our communities in critically important areas.”

Community non-profits seeking to improve the quality of life for Guilford County residents are strongly encouraged to review and complete the Community Based Funding application before March 31, 2023.

A local non-profit organization intending to use funds primarily for economic development purposes can complete the same application. Applications primarily focused on economic development activities will be separated from community-based organizations to align with North Carolina statute (G.S. 158-7.1). Under state law, economic development applicants must complete a separate process that includes a public hearing.

A panel of county department representatives most closely affiliated with the proposed service will review applications and make recommendations for funding. Funding recommendations will be included in the County Manager’s FY2024 Recommended Budget and presented to the Board of Commissioners on May 18, 2023. The Board of Commissioners will review the recommendations as part of the budget adoption process. The County will notify non-profits that are awarded funding and begin the contracting process before July 1, 2023.

Funding awards of up to $100,000 will be distributed upfront, and organizations receiving funds must submit quarterly reports documenting how the dollars are spent. Funding awards of more than $100,000 will be eligible to receive $100,000 upfront with the remaining funds distributed quarterly. Awardees receiving more than $100,000 must submit quarterly reports documenting the funding expenditures and must provide an external audit.

Guilford County estimates as much as $1.6 million will be available for Community Based Funding in FY 2024, however the total amount is subject to change based on funding availability.

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