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Gardening Good Eats Event Calendar Trans-Inclusive Workplace Decorating a New Home Community Resources Service Directory
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Gardening:
A Fun Hobby & Good for Your Health Gardening may be a fun and relaxing way to get in touch with nature, but did you know that it also has plenty of health benefits? Gardening is an activity that’s good for both the mind and body, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Plus, you get to eat the delicious fruits, vegetables and herbs that you grow. So, grab your tools and get in the dirt!
shown to be helpful in reducing the risk of depression.
It only takes a little bit of gardening to work up a sweat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just 2.5 hours of moderate activity each week can help reduce the risk of many health problems, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
When it comes to deciding what to plant, it may be hard to know where to begin. But if you’re new to gardening, keep it simple with produce that’s easy to grow. Santo recommends herbs and greens such as lettuce, kale and collards.
You may not think of gardening as exercise, but all the lifting, shoveling and raking involved definitely counts, says Raychel Santo, MA, senior research program coordinator for the Center for a Livable Future at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Your brain also benefits from time spent in the garden. Being outside in the fresh air and sunshine is an effective way to boost your mood and de-stress. In fact, gardening has
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Don’t forget the health benefits that come from the produce you grow. Gardening is a simple way to get more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet, and you’re sure to appreciate them even more because you grew them.
Santo says these foods are not only easy for first-time gardeners, they are also full of important nutrients. Gardening is also an excellent opportunity to try new healthy foods that will help you and your family become more adventurous eaters. Growing a variety of produce is as fun as it is healthy. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t get it right the first time. Gardening requires some patience, but it’s worth it when you get to dig into a plate of your own fresh produce.
Make sure that you have the proper tools and gear for a safe gardening experience. Santo recommends wearing light, long-sleeved shirts and pants and a hat for protection from the sun, as well as slathering on sunscreen. Wearing gardening gloves is a must to keep yourself safe when pulling weeds and carrying out other tasks that could hurt your hands. And don’t forget to wear mosquito repellent. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons encourages gardeners to take regular breaks and drink enough water. Remember, this is exercise. The organization also suggests making the physical activity in gardening as easy as possible, from sitting on a garden stool to getting close to the objects you want to lift to reduce strain. Using a wheelbarrow is helpful for these kinds of tasks. Ask for help if something is too big or
if you’re unfamiliar with certain tools. Soil safety is another thing to keep in mind. Santo notes that especially in urban and suburban areas, soil may be contaminated with heavy metals and other pollutants. Soil could also have tetanus bacteria, which is why it’s so important to wear gloves and stay up on vaccinations. That way, any cuts on your hands won’t get infected. It’s a good idea to get your soil tested before you start gardening.
Restaurants Sweet Potatoes Fried chicken & other soul-food staples plus beer, wine & cocktails in a storefront space. 607 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 271017 Phone: (336) 727-4844 | Web: sweetpotatoes.ws
BLUE DENIM Hip, intimate fixture offering Cajun & Creole dishes along with weekly specials & local craft beers. 217 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401 Phone: (336) 676-5689 | Web: tableagent.com
Hops Burger Bar Casual burger joint offering patties with locally grown ingredients, plus a bar & craft brews. 2419 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27403 Phone: (336) 235-2178 | Web: hopsburgerbar.com
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The Porch Kitchen and Cantina
Scrambled Southern Diner
Breakfast tacos, sliders, fajitas & hearty salads, plus craft ales, in a colorful, funky setting. 840 Mill Works St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Eclectic breakfast & lunch spot with hearty American dishes, regional draft beers & outdoor seating. 2417 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27403
Green Valley Grill European fare, wines & afternoon tea in a sprawling setting with a courtyard & separate lounge. 622 Green Valley Rd, Greensboro, NC 27408
Sweet Old Bill’s
Melt Kitchen and Bar
Poke Bowl
Panini, salads & other American cafe fare, plus wine & cocktails, in a sunny space with big windows. 1941 New Garden Rd #116, Greensboro, NC 27410
Straightforward restaurant specializing in poke bowls, plus sushi & generous wraps. 116 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Mellow Mushroom Winston-Salem Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas. 314 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Unfussy restaurant doling out innovative burgers made with BBQ meat, plus salads, fries & beer. 1232 N Main St, High Point, NC 27262
Jerusalem Market on Elm Casual, brick-lined cafe with a garage-door window for Middle Eastern eats from wraps to entrees. 310 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
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EVENTS Jan 17 MLK Memorial Event The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Event is hosted by the Human Rights Commission. Due to COVID-19, the 2021 event will be a free video production airing at 9 am Monday, January 17, on Greensboro Television Network, the City’s YouTube channel, and the Human Rights Commission’s Facebook page. Learn more at greensboro-nc.gov.
May 8 Hippie Fest Hippie Fest is a family-friendly music and arts festival featuring vibrant entertainment for all ages. Our family-run organization has a mission to glorify God through unifying experiences celebrating peace and love. It’s groovy baby! Learn more at hippiefest.org
Jun 19 Summer Solstice Festival The Greensboro Summer Solstice Festival began in 2005 as a group of creatives who came together to celebrate and promote the diversity of our community, the beauty of nature, and the power of the feminine spirit. Today, the festival is proud to host 9000 attendees that represent a beautiful array of ages, colors, abilities and characters. Learn more at greensborosummersolstice.org.
Jul 4 Fun Fourth in Downtown Greensboro Fun Fourth will kick-off the morning of July 4 with the annual Freedom Run, which includes a 10K, 5K and fun run. Fireworks, great vendors, awesome entertainment, and enjoyable live music and much more for the whole family! Learn more at visitgreensboronc.com.
Aug 6 HP Andrews Charity Golf Tournament Cirque Ma’This a charitable golf tournament that will support the High
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Trans people often experience stigma and discrimination, hostility from others, and pres sure to “manage” their identities in social settings, including the workplace. These experiences can set in motion a host of psychological responses that have devastating consequences for trans individuals’ job satisfaction, turnover intentions, and emotional well-being. Despite growing public awareness of the struggles that trans individuals often face, many employers remain ill-equipped to create policies and workplace cultures that support their trans employees. Fortunately, a growing body of research suggests how they can more effectively attract, retain, and promote the health and success of these workers. Interviews and surveys of more than 1,000 trans people over the past six years reveal four key areas of intervention that can cultivate a more trans-inclusive workplace: (1) basic signs of trans inclusivity involving bathroom use, dress codes, and pronouns; (2) effective support for gender transitions; (3) trans-specific diversity trainings; and (4) interventions to build resiliency.
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The First 5 Steps of Decorating a New Home
Moving into a new house is a monumental occasion, but it can be overwhelming for many reasons. Knowing how to decorate your home – and maybe on a budget – can be hard. We’re here for you. In this guide, we lay out the first five steps of decorating a new home so you don’t have to figure it out all on your own.
Prioritize, Evaluate, and Organize Decorating a new home is all about less is more. It is okay to throw away what you don’t need or no longer want. Prioritize a few old treasures you would be lost without and say goodbye to unnecessary junk.
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Out with the Old, in with the New Once you become a homeowner, your home decor should mature with you. This is an opportunity to discard mismatched kitchenware in place of shiny, organized sets and replace your tattered college dorm posters with galleryworthy wall art. There’s value in keeping mementos from your past in your new home, but developing the maturity of your home’s style is a great way to help you feel like a capable, refined adult.
Fight the Urge to Splurge No matter how confident you feel about purchasing a new piece of furniture, you most likely won’t love it as much in the years to come. Your style will evolve several times as you grow into your new home, so you’ll want to save money so you can decorate later on. Use cheaper furniture pieces as placeholders until you’re certain you know what design style is perfect for you – you’ll be glad you did.
DIY Upgrades Decorating a new house doesn’t always require buying all new things. Rather than purchasing new furniture or decor pieces, upgrade the items you already own with stylish new hardware or paint. Drab kitchen cabinets can be transformed by decorative knobs, and grungy walls can come to life after a fresh coat of paint. Accent the inside of dresser drawers with wallpaper, or paint a unique design on the arms of a basic wooden side table – small upgrades like these will make a difference. Even replacing simple pieces like outlet and light switch covers can make your new home feel cleaner and more like your own space without a massive price tag.
Accents Make the Space Small accent elements will go a long way in personalizing your home’s decor. Throw pillows, floor pillows, and throw blankets are playful, cozy, and can be swapped out or moved whenever you feel like it. Draw attention to the floor by layering vibrant rugs, and make your windows look less bare with a set of flowing curtains. When in doubt, fill empty space with plants – not only will they freshen your new home’s air, but they complement any design style, from the most casual to the most sophisticated.
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EVENTS Point Andrews Football Program with a monetary donation for the season. We invite you for a day of golfing, games, prizes, and fun! 100% of the profits will go to honor the High Point Andrews Football Program. We look forward to making a local impact with you! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Sep 9 Folk Festival The North Carolina Folk Festival is dedicated to honoring, celebrating, and sharing the meaningful ways in which communities express their creativity and cultural traditions through music, dance, food, crafts, and other folk arts from across America and the world through its flagship annual event each September in downtown Greensboro, NC. Learn more at visitgreensboronc.com.
Oct 1-10 Carolina Classic Fair Feel loved, empowered, and inspired at the annual Carolina Classic Fair (previously known as Dixie Classic Fair) in Winston-Salem. A fun-filled, family-oriented festival held annually at Winston-Salem’s Fairgrounds, this ecstatic event aims at promoting fun and inclusion of diverse ethnic communities in North Carolina through remarkable games, live music performances, and delectable cuisine. Visit carolinaclassicfair.com.
Nov 21 Piedmont Craftsmen’s 58th Annual Craft Fair Today, Piedmont Craftsmen represents nearly four hundred of the United States’ most talented artisans. Exhibiting Members are juried into the organization on the basis of their skill, professionalism, quality, and originality by a standards committee made up of exhibiting craftsmen. Their work includes fine handmade garments, jewelry, one-of-a-kind functional housewares and beautiful decorative objects. Learn more at piedmontcraftsmen.org
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NORTH STAR LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER North Star seeks to empower and enrich the lives of LGBTQ people in the Triad area. We offer various social, support, and educational opportunities for adults & youth. NORTHSTARLGBTCC.COM | (336) 893-9053 GUILFORD GREEN FOUNDATION EQUALITY. DIVERSITY. INCLUSION. Guilford Green Foundation & LGBTQ Center unites and strengthens the greater Greensboro community by supporting the needs of our LGBTQ neighbors and promoting understanding by all residents. guilFORDGREENFOUNDATION.ORG | 336-790-8419 LGBT CENTER OF RALEIGH The LGBT Center of Raleigh prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, sex, race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, HIV status, or any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. LGBTCENTEROFRALEIGH.COM | (919) 832-4484 CAROLINAS LGBT+ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Our mission is to foster equity, inclusion and economic prosperity for the LGBTQ community through strategic policy, professional enrichment, ally partnerships and economic development. CLGBTCC.ORG | 704-837-4050 LGBTQ CENTER OF DURHAM The LGBTQ Center of Durham commits to centering the experiences of those who are the most marginalized among us. With the Host Home Program, LGBTQ+ Youth Center, a re-centered Pride, and other gender inclusive support programs, we are aligned with the promise of serving QTPOC. Our services are open to the entire community and seek to make room for all people. LGBTQCENTEROFDURHAM.ORG | (919) 827-1436
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Exercise and the Brain Exercise Can Improve Learning Written by Dr. John J. Ratey, an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, the book explores the connection between exercise and the brain, providing strong evidence that aerobic exercise physically remodels the brain for peak performance on all fronts. Specifically, Dr. Ratey writes that exercise improves learning on three levels: “First, it optimizes your mind-set to improve alertness, attention, and motivation; second, it prepares and encourages nerve cells to bind to one another, which is the cellular basis for logging in new information; and third, it spurs the development of new nerve cells from stem cells in the hippocampus.” In short, not only does exercise help the brain get ready to learn but it actually makes retaining information easier.
Exercise Can Improve Students’ Mental Health Dr. Ratey’s research also shows that exercise can be the best defense against a lot of the common mental health issues that students struggle with. Such as, but not litmited to; Stress, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Depressivon, and ADHD. The combination of challenging both the brain and body is even better than just aerobic
activity alone because the technicality of those sports activates brain areas that “control balance, timing, sequencing, evaluating consequences, switching, error correction, fine motor adjustment, inhibition, and, of course, intense focus and concentration.”
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CLEANING SERVICES Molly Maid.................................................................................................................... 3 CUSTOM FURNITURE Four Seasons........................................................................................back inside cover FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Bank of America........................................................................................................... 11 GROCERY STORE Publix............................................................................................................................ 17 INSURANCE Geico..............................................................................................................................2 PET STORE & ADOPTION CENTER Petco........................................................................................................... front cover, 1 REAL ESTATE Keller Williams Group One.......................................................................................... 17 RESTAURANT Bonefish Grill................................................................................................................ 17 SECURITY Sunstates Security............................................................................ back outside cover TIRES & BRAKES Goodyear..................................................................................................................... 13 TRAMPOLINE PARK Sky Zone Tampoline Park.............................................................................................. 11 WATER PARK Wet n’ Wild Emerald Pointe...................................................................................... 8-9
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