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Movie Shot in Triad Now Playing

Movie Shot in Triad Now Playing

"The 5th Quarter," which was shot and based in the Triad, is now playing in theatres across the southeast region.

The movie was filmed in Forsyth, Guiford, Davie and Davidson Counties in 2008.

It is based on the true story of Jon Abbate who helped lead the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to the most successful season in school history.

The victory came after the death of Abbate's 15-year-old brother. Abbate dedicated the season to his brother's memory and changed his jersey number to honor him.

The Piedmont Triad Film Commission helped Director Rick Bieber find local crew, resources and locations so the entire story could be filmed in the region.

The movie stars Ryan Merriman, Aidan Quinn and Andie MacDowell.

Wine label competition

Wine label competition

Raffaldini Vineyards is hosting a competition to select a photograph of a rescue dog for the label of its upcoming wine release, Pino Vino III.

Raffaldini Vineyards is accepting photos of rescue dogs between now and April 30, 2011.  The winning photograph will replace last year’s rescue dog, Paddington, an Old English Sheepdog from Lenoir, NC.  This is the third relase of the wine Pino Vino, and as in the previous two release, a portion of the proceeds of the sale of both Pino Vino III will be donated to local animal shelters.

“Paddington is an ambassador for all of the rescue dogs who were entered in the Pino Vino II wine label contest,” Ray Williams, owner of Paddington, said. “Paddington loves people, enjoyed the attention and served as a wonderful representative for Raffaldini Vineyards’ Pino Vino II. We wish all of the rescue dog entrants the best for Pino Vino III.

Afro-American Genealogy Workshop

 

 

February is Black History Month and to kick things off the Afro-American Genealogical Society Of North Carolina is hosting their 12th Annual Workshop "Our Stories: Our Families."

The workshop will focus on how to design your family tree, identifying your ancestors' slave owner, slave surnames and more.

This event will take place on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Library on 219 North Church Street  in Greensboro.

For more information about this program, contact Lamar DeLoatch at (336) 574-0178 or visit www.ncaahgs.org.

 

 

 

 

Freedom To Lead Lunch Series

If your a leader or soon to be one at your workplace, here's a chance for you to enhance your leadership skills. Dr. Tomi Bryan will host a series of five workshops that will offer leaders new methods and strategies for breakthrough personal and organizational performance.

The workshops will be held every Thursday through May 12, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Undercurrent Restaurant. The restaurant is located at 327 Battleground Avenue in Greensboro. The cost is $375.

The Thursday Book Club Is Back

The Thursday Book Club Is Back

Back by popular demand The Women's Resource Center's Thursday's Book Club will begin Thursday, January 27, 2011. Local attorney Jackie Stanley will shares insights and benefits of journaling, reading and discussing books with other women. The Women's Resource Center has been tool to help women heal and empower themselves in what may seem like impossible situations.

The book club will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Women's Resource Center in Greensboro. The Resource Center is located at 618 Summit Avenue. Registration is required but childcare is not provided. The first book selection will be made at during this time.

WSJS Carrying NASCAR Radio In Triad

WSJS Carrying NASCAR Radio In Triad

  When the 53rd Annual Daytona 500 kicks off Sunday, February 20th, 600AM WSJS, often called The Triad’s NewsRadio, will become the home of "NASCAR Radio." The station will broadcast the entire season of Sprint Cup racing.   Races formerly heard on WTQR-FM along with shows like NASCAR "LIVE" and "Monday Morning Race Refresher" will be featured on WSJS as well.  WSJS has carried a few races through the Performance Racing Network since 2000, but this is the first time in station history that all NASCAR races will be aired on the 600AM channel.

If Want To Donate, Goodwill Is Ready, But Prepare To Wait!

If Want To Donate, Goodwill Is Ready, But Prepare To Wait!
     Thousands of people across the Piedmont are expected to stand in line, waiting to donate later this week. It's out with the old, in with the new as families make way for holiday gifts. But making room for the new means many want to take advantage of last minute opportunities to increase their income tax deductions.