Monthly Archives: April 2014

CHNA May Meeting: Thursday, May 22

Mark your calendars: Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the date of the May meeting of the College Hill Neighborhood Association will be Thursday, May 22, 2014. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the … Continue reading

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2014 Tour of Historic Homes: Westerwood

Eight vintage homes in the Westerwood neighborhood will open their doors to the public during Preservation Greensboro Incorporated’s fourth annual Tour of Historic Homes May 17 and 18. The walking tour highlights stunning features of early twentieth century Tudor cottages, Colonial inspired … Continue reading

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Groovin’ in the Garden: Jazz at Gateway Gardens

Sunday, May 4, 2014 from Noon to 5 pm at Gateway Gardens in Greensboro This premier event will feature performances throughout the afternoon local jazz ensembles. Other activities include creating musical instruments from recyclable items, an instrument “petting zoo,” face painting, Garden Quest, and … Continue reading

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Greenway Ribbon Cutting: May 10

Join the Downtown Greenway for the Tradition Cornerstone Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, May 10, 2014, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 801 West Smith Street (corner of Smith and Prescott streets). The event is free. This event includes artist talks … Continue reading

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Results of College Hill tree inventory to be discussed on May 12 in an informational workshop with foresters

College Hill residents and property owners are invited to an informational workshop about trees in College Hill on Monday May 12. Foresters from W. H. Lock and Associates will present the results of the tree inventory they conducted over the past … Continue reading

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Updated: College Hill Neighborhood Assn Meets Monday, April 28

The College Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA) will meet Monday, April 28, 2014, at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall St.  The community watch meeting will precede the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Links to … Continue reading

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Latest draft of College Hill neighborhood plan, to be discussed at Monday’s neighborhood association meeting

From neighborhood planner Jeff Sovich: A major revision of the draft College Hill Neighborhood Plan has been added for your review and discussion! College Hill Neighborhood Plan Revised Draft, 04-25-14 This is not a final version, but it includes significant … Continue reading

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Ice storm cleanup begins, six weeks later

The city decided to pick up the downed trees and other debris from the March ice storm after all. They got started, at least, today on Mendenhall and other streets.  

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Primary election: Tuesday May 6

It’s just two highly suspenseful weeks until Election Day for the May primary. You may say, “It’s only the primary,” but, come on, this could be at least as much fun as any other off-year election. Republicans get to vote … Continue reading

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Armed robbery on Walker Avenue

A woman was robbed at gunpoint at about 8:20 p.m. Friday in the 800 block of Walker Avenue. Click here for a report on the WGHP-TV website. Robberies like this are rare in College Hill, extremely rare compared to high-crime … Continue reading

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