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Glenwood Happenings – January 2020

A monthly newsletter of the Greater Glenwood Neighborhood Association

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FAMILY FUN

Every Thursday, 5:00-7:00pm – Happy Hour: 1/2 off milkshakes, coffee & cake slices, Savor the Moment Bakery & Dessert Cafe, 1117 Coliseum Blvd.

Saturday, January 4, 11:00-12:15 – Heartfelt Yoga Benefitting the IRC: free but cash, socks, and blankets can be donated for White Flag Nights at the IRC, Glenwood Recreation Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd.

Saturday, January 4, 2:30 pm – New Year, New Memories Jar: decorate a jar (yours or one provided) and discuss ways to make 2020 the best year yet, Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 W. Florida Street.

Saturday, January 25, 3:00 pm – “Frozen” Fun Makerspace: crafts, games and snacks–costumes welcome! Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 W. Florida Street.

COMMUNITY

Every Monday, 5:30 pm – The Table at Christ Church Glenwood: free community meal and worship service, Christ United Methodist Church Glenwood, 1417 Glenwood Ave.

Every Wednesday, 6:00 pm – Community Fellowship Dinner: free community meal and worship service, Grace Community Church, 643 W. Gate City Blvd.

Wednesday, January 8, 6:00pm – Monthly meeting of the Greater Glenwood Neighborhood Association: Potluck at 6pm with a community meeting following at 6:30pm, Fellowship Hall of Christ United Methodist Church, 1417 Glenwood Ave.

Wednesday, January 15, 6:30-9:00pm – Stories of Us: Making Beautiful Places: CoMetta’s next Stories of Us will focus on stories of people who are making Greensboro a more beautiful place by transforming our community. Come be inspired. Come share your own stories of change. Christ United Methodist Church Glenwood, 1417 Glenwood Ave. Register with Eventbrite.

MLK Day of Service hosted by UNCG and Christ United Methodist Church GlenwoodJanuary 18, 11:30am-1:00pm – MLK Day of Service: a free lunch and a community conversation about Martin Luther King Jr’s visions and goals, relating them back to what work can be done here in the Glenwood neighborhood. This event is hosted at Christ UMC Glenwood as a service site for UNCG’s Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement. Find the Facebook event here. Christ United Methodist Church Glenwood, 1417 Glenwood Ave.

KIDS & TEENS

Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:00pm – Storytime. Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 W. Florida St.

Wednesday, January 8, 1:30pm – Multi-Cultural Arts for Home Schoolers: Turkey, paper prayer mats. Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 W. Florida St.

Sunday, January 12, 3:00pm – Teen Anime & Manga Club. Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 W. Florida St

Friday, January 17, 4:00-5:30pm – Friday Fun for Teens, acrylic pour paintings. Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 W. Florida St

Tuesday, January 21, 4:00-5:00pm – MLK: The Man, The Message. Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 W. Florida St

Wednesday, January 22, 1:30pm – Multi-Cultural Arts for Home Schoolers: New Zealand, Poi crafts. Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 W. Florida St

GROWNUPS

Every Saturday, 9:30am-10:30am – Explore In Yoga, Rise and Flow, 1109 Coliseum Blvd, *fee, please see their website for price

Saturday, January 4, 8:00-9:30pm – Comedy Showcase with Dusty Cagle, Leveneleven Brewing, 1111 Coliseum Blvd.

Saturday, January 11, 7:30-9:30pm – Live Original Music with Josh Watson, Leveneleven Brewing, 1111 Coliseum Blvd.

Tuesday, January 14, 7:00-11:00pm – Presidential Debate Watching Party, Leveneleven Brewing, 1111 Coliseum Blvd.