Talk City Greensboro is joined by Shonticia Loftin, a twenty-one-year veteran teacher with Guilford County Schools. Loftin talks about the importance of advocating for students, as well as the impact of career technical education (CTE). Guilford County Schools will host "Reality of Money" a session designed to teach and share financial literary skills. Where high school students can obtain real-life financial decision making. The event will take place on November 19th at Grimsley High School located in the gymnasium. Watch and learn about this incredible event. Plus, learn how you can support by way of volunteering and/or providing snacks. To volunteer contact Ms. Loftin at loftins@gcsnc.com

Invitamos a Marjorie Manzanares, ingeniera civil del Departamento de Transporte, para una conversación donde reconocemos las contribuciones y el impacto de la comunidad hispana tanto en la ciudad de Greensboro como en Carolina del Norte y en el país. Escucha el mensaje de Isabel Gil, quien nos brinda motivación para seguir adelante con la cabeza en alto.

Past state commander, Jarvis Bynum, and current commander of the Guilford County Disabled Veteran Chapter 20 organization stop by Talk City Greensboro and help educate us on how the DAV has served Greensboro. From offering rides for veterans to medical appointments to assisting veterans and their families with benefit assistance, the DAV has been here working to support the veterans of Guilford County. The conversation culminates by sharing information on the upcoming, seventh annual, Veterans Day Parade 2025. It will take place in downtown Greensboro on Saturday, November 8th at 12 noon. Visit www.gcdav20.com to learn more.

One City, One Book has returned for 2025. The campaign kicks off on Tuesday, October 7th with "Family, Legacy, Destiny: A One City, One Book Community Celebration. Join, Laura Carney, author of "My Father's List" as she leads different activities, discussions, and events including a "Bucket List" challenge during her residency which ends on October 22nd, 2025. Laura joins us on this episode of Talk City Greensboro to explain it all. Listen now to learn more, plus go to library.greensboro-nc.gov to take part.

Hosts of Talk City Greensboro have a visit with Latoya Harris, Organizational Effectiveness and Development Manager and Patricia Baker, Strategic Business Consultant for the City of Greensboro. Latoya and Patricia share the details of the 2nd Annual REACH Professional Development Sessions which took place in August of 2025. Professionals and other subject matter experts were brought in to help enrich and support the personal and career growth of city employees. Watch and learn more about how these sessions covered useful and impactful topics ranging from leadership engagement to estate planning. Hear

Talk City Greensboro talks American Sign Language (ASL) and healthcare on this episode of Talk City. Somer Stanley, CEO of MyASLTeacherRocks and Parents Rock Readiness program sits with us and shares her vision of making healthcare more accessible for marginalized communities. Somer shares how her organization has teamed up with other city institutions to help better communications, raise awareness and understanding for those where language and interpretation can be a barrier. Learn more at myaslteacherrocks.com

Dr. Shree Dorestant, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Jeff Sovich, Sustainability Planning Administrator for the Office of Sustainability and Resilience for the City of Greensboro, NC stop by Talk City Greensboro to share news about the upcoming challenge aimed at reducing waste and saving energy. Local government and communities have a friendly contest designed to make our North Carolina climate better. The challenge runs from September 8th through September 19th. Learn how you can participate at greensboro-nc.gov/osr

Sabías que la biblioteca es más que un lugar en donde puedes prestar libros? Invitamos a Beth Bowles, coordinadora de alcance Latino de la Biblioteca de Greensboro, quien nos comparte acerca de una variedad de programas y servicios disponibles para los residentes del condado de Guilford. Para más información: https://library.greensboro-nc.gov/home

Rena Comer with Caribbean Crusade for Christ Worldwide and Al Barnett Jr. with NC African Services Coalition join Talk City Greensboro. The two will discuss their collaborative effort with the 3rd Annual Back to School Giveaway and Health Screening event. Bookbag giveaways, health screening and more will take place Saturday, August 16th from 2PM to 4PM at 2240 East Cone Boulevard (the site of Guilford Preparatory Academy). The free bookbags are in limited supply.

Mixed media artist Yvonna D. Johnson is featured in Creative Greensboro’s Greensboro Residency for Original Works program from July 8 through August 18. Yvonna sits down with Talk City Greensboro and talks about using her GROW residency space to work on large-scale abstract collages while engaging with artists of all media and experience levels through public events and workshops. Johnson challenges the idea of what can be considered art while inviting the community to participate in its creation. View the conversation and learn more about Yvonna at www.yvonnadjohnsonstudio.com

Continuamos la conversación con la terapeuta Yubi. En este episodio nos informa de los diferentes tipos de profesionales que pueden ayudarnos a mejorar nuestro bienestar emocional. Tambien nos da consejos y un mensaje de esperanza: No estás solo/sola. Para más informacion o ayuda llame al 336-365-6178. About Yubi Aranda Sandoval

Hablamos con la terapeuta de salud mental Yubi, quien enfatizó la importancia de mantener el bienestar mental y emocional. Discutimos cómo reconocer cuándo es necesario acudir a un professional y nos proporciona herramientas para abordar este tema y mejorar nuestra calidad de vida. Para más informacion o ayuda llame al 336-365-6178. About Yubi Aranda Sandoval

Analía Wells, embajadora del Comité Asesor Internacional de Greensboro (IAC) nos informa de los logros de este comité, único en el país, en donde los miembros de la directiva son electos cada dos años. Infórmate de recursos disponibles y como puedes involucrarte en el comité y sus próximas elecciones. https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/human-rights/commissions-and-committees/international-advisory-committee

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Celebrating over ten years of existence, the People's Market visits Talk City Greensboro. Shante Woody shares all the helpful details and information regarding the market that started as a community looking to fulfill a need. They now meet on Thursdays at the Glenwood Church located at 1417 Glenwood Road in Greensboro (corner of Glenwood and Florida Streets). You can patronize the local vendors with homemade crafts, goods, homegrown foods, and more. Learn more at https://www.thepeoplesmarketgso.com/

The City of Greensboro and more than 40 community partners will celebrate National Trails Day Saturday, June 7th from 9AM to 1PM at Country Park. Chelsea Phipps, Greenway Gardens Coordinator, organized the event and shares all the fantastic details plus, she expounds on the more than 100 miles of trails right here in the Gate City. Check out the Downtown Greenway Facebook page to learn more. downtowngreenway.org

With Pickleball leaping onto the scene as America's fastest growing sport, the Greensboro Convention & Visitor's Bureau announces the arrival a major pickle ball tournament. Sara Lanse and Caleb Wilson from the Greensboro Convention & Visitor's Bureau share some exciting details about the USA Golden Ticket Tournament that will take place at the Greensboro Special Event's Center beginning Wednesday, May 28th through Sunday, June 1st. Listen in, plus you can go to www.usapickleball.org/goldenticket to learn more.

Rena Comer and Patricia Baker sit down with Talk City Greensboro to share the experiences of a wonderful professional development opportunity offered to City of Greensboro employees. Talk of the Town Toastmasters Club is upon us. Many employees have found success by enhancing their public speaking skills and confidence level by taking part perhaps, you can too. Learn more about the Talk of the Town Toastmasters Club and their upcoming events.

Veterans Bridge Home is a committed advocate for service members, veterans, and their families, striving to create stronger communities one veteran at a time. With a mission to connect, lead, and advocate. They focus on providing tailored support services, fostering community integration, and building cross-sector partnerships to ensure that every veteran is supported, connected, and respected. Through a proven process of engagement, care, connection, advocacy, and celebration. Laura Happer, Employment Program Manager, and Blake Bourn, Executive Director of Veterans Bridge Home join Talk City Greensboro to discuss how it upholds its promise that every veteran matters and is an integral part of our community. https://veteransbridgehome.org/

The work of our city's School Resource Officers (SROs) doesn't stop in the summer. Learn about the summer program "Safety Town." Supervised and run by SROs to help guide and teach our youth. Safety Town is two-hour a day, one-week program (new for 2025!) for five (5) and six (6) year old children (not older, not younger) that teaches safety lessons on strangers, traffic, pedestrians, fire, bicycles, bus, poisons (including drugs), water and guns. It will take place at Lewis Recreation Center and Barber Park. Go to safetytowngreensboro.com for more information.