Forsyth County News http://www.forsyth.cc This is the news syndication feed for Forsyth County Government, Forsyth County, NC. en-us Copyright 2007 webteam@forsyth.cc 3/19/2024 7:55:03 AM 3/19/2024 7:55:03 AM http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://forsyth.cc/assets/img/logo.png Forsyth County News http://www.forsyth.cc 329 36 Celebrate Forsyth Creek Week with the Forsyth County Public Library Forsyth Creek Week is March 16-24, 2024. During this week, there will be fun and informative activities for all ages in honor of our waterways. Click here for more information. Be sure to visit your local library and learn more about these amazing and vital natural resources.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=22552 Mia Jordan Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Eldercare series at Central, Lewisville offers tips, resources for those caring for older adults Caring for an older adult? Looking for answers to questions about mental health issues facing your loved ones? Monthly eldercare seminars at the Forsyth County Central Library and the Lewisville Branch Library can provide information and support. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28028 Nicole Harterink Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Bookmarks and Central Library host a conversation with Sarah Van Name Join us for a conversation with author Sarah Van Name at the Central Library on Saturday, March 16 from 2-3:30 p.m.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28070 Mia Jordan Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth County Public Library Launches Second Annual Artist-in-Residence Program The Library invites emerging and established artists in the Forsyth County area to apply to be an Artist in Residence.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28064 Nicole Harterink Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Take care of (your) business with the Small Business Resource Center The Forsyth County Central provides free access to a wide variety of resources, services, programs, and facilities that are useful to aspiring and established small business owners.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28053 Nicole Harterink Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Get free tax assistance and tax forms at several locations in Winston-Salem

The Taxman cometh, but you don't have to face him by yourself. Local agencies are offering free tax assistance at several locations in Forsyth County beginning Monday, Jan. 29. Review the 2024 Free Tax Assistance Flyer to see the full schedule, a list of items to bring to your appointment, and other valuable information. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28007 Nicole Harterink Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Two Library branches to host African American Read In events Be part of history at Malloy/Jordan and the Central Library's African-American Read-In events during Black History Month.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=28010 Tony McCloud Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Get Ready for College and Your Career- Programs and Resources Thinking about applying for college? Planning out your career? Check out these free programs and resources to help make your dreams reality. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=25296 Mia Jordan Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT GOT PLANS: ADVANCE CARE PLANNING WORKSHOP CAN HELP YOU BE PREPARED Forsyth County Central Library is hosting an Advance Care Planning workshop to explain the importance of living wills, health care power of attorney documents and other advance directives. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27119 Jody Lohman Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT DENT Creative Reuse Center to serve up another round of Mixed Doubles with Central Library in 2024 What do honey bees and Burning Man have in common? When you think of hot sauce, does your mind automatically think of contemporary dance? The answers to these questions and more will be answered at Mixed Doubles, a tandem lecture series that will return to the Forsyth County Central Library on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27975 Nicole Harterink Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Library branches to host 4-H Adult Volunteer Information Sessions in January Calling adult volunteers! Help youth in the Forsyth County 4-H! Come find out the different ways you can start your journey. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27974 Sue deGuzman Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Learn and have fun at "Holidays Around the World" on Saturday, Dec. 16 All ages are invited to watch this hilarious production that celebrates holidays all over the globe. The adventure begins Saturday, Dec. 16 at Forsyth Central Library Auditorium.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27972 Nicole Harterink Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Don't miss the Friends of the Central Library Big Book Sale Mark your calendar for The Friends of the Central Library Big Book Sale Dec. 8-10, 2023. There will be thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more for sale, and all proceeds benefit Forsyth County Central Library's programs for the public. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27933 Nicole Harterink Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Congratulations to our Annual Bookmark Contest Winners! Check out the names of these aspiring artists!]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27930 Brian Emerson Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Water Main Break Closes Walkertown Branch Library The Walkertown Branch Library is currently closed due to a water main break that occurred on Monday, Oct. 31.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27914 Nicole Harterink Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Libraries have displays for Domestic Violence Month The Forsyth County Public Library and Bridges to Hope Family Justice Center, two departments of Forsyth County Government, have partnered for the past two years to raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27910 DeWanna Hamlin Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth County Public Library Celebrates Native American Heritage Month Several Forsyth County Public Library branches are hosting programs about the history and traditions of our nation's indigenous people.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27904 Nicole Harterink Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth County to hold Fun Fest on Oct. 28 Forsyth County Government will hold its Third Annual Forsyth Fun Fest that will include a job fair and free food on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Health and Human Services Campus, 799 N. Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27857 Todd Luck Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Big Bang Boom headlines OctoberFest at Central Library There will be no tricks, just treats at the Central Library's OctoberFest on Saturday, Oct. 21.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27880 Nicole Harterink Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth Fun Fest Postponed Due to Weather Due to inclement weather, today’s Forsyth Fun Fest has been postponed to Oct. 28 from 11a.m. -2 p.m. on the Health and Human Services Campus, 799 N. Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27856 Todd Luck Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth County Public Library Branches Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Want to learn some history and have some fun? Check out the Forsyth County Public Library's events in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27846 Nicole Harterink Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Forsyth County to hold Fun Fest on Sept 23 Forsyth County Government will hold its Third Annual Forsyth Fun Fest that will include a job fair and free food on Saturday, September 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Health and Human Services Campus, 799 N. Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27828 Todd Luck Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT National Voter Registration Day Event Enjoy a concert by the 208th Army Band, design your own buttons to wear, and register to vote. This is a non-partisan event. Please call the Forsyth County Board of Elections at (336) 703-2800 with any questions about registering to vote. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27133 Mia Jordan Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Annual Library Bookmark Contest Runs Through Oct. 2 Ready, set, decorate! It's time for Forsyth County Public Library's annual Bookmark contest. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27829 Nicole Harterink Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Delayed opening for Walkertown Branch Library on Thurs., Aug. 31 Walkertown Branch will open at 2 p.m. ]]> http://www.forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=27821 Nicole Harterink Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT