Category: Support

Thanks to the Impact League from West Market Kids for keeping the ‘green’ in Greenway

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The Impact League- a group of 4th and 5th graders from West Market Street United Methodist Church came out on October 14, 2015 to clean up Morehead Park and Five Points along the Downtown Greenway.  They also handed out water to those who were using the trail.  Click here to see all the photos from their workday. Special thanks to this great group and their high school helpers for keeping the 'green' in the Downtown Greenway! Is your group interested in volunteering on the Downtown Greenway?  Contact Laura Lorenz for more information at llorenz@actiongreensboro.org

Downtown Greenway Twitter has hit 3,000 followers!

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The Downtown Greenway twitter page has hit a milestone of 3,000 followers.  Thank you to all the followers and supporters of the Downtown Greenway! Not following us yet on social media?  It's easy...click on each link and be sure to Like, Share, and Comment. It only takes a moment of your time, but goes a long way in helping the Downtown Greenway. Interact with us on each: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn

Photos from 6th Annual Run 4 the Greenway

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   Over 350 people and 45 dogs came out for the 6th Annual Run 4 the Greenway despite the rainy weather!  Fun was had by all—click here to see the photos from the day which shows that little bit of rain does not stop the people and dogs from having a great time! Red Dog Farm brought adoption dogs that a runner without a dog could 'borrow' for the 1 mile Doggie Jog through downtown Greensboro.  If you are interested in adopting a dog, contact Red Dog Farm. The Greensboro Greenway Gulp was made just for the Run 4 the Greenway by Preyer Brewing and debuted at the run.  The Greenway Peach Wheat beer and the Greenway Ginger Wheat beer were a huge hit among runners and will be available until the end of October at Preyer Brewing Company located at 600 Battleground Avenue. Deep Roots Market provided the runner hospitality after the run-- and gave 5% of sales on September 20th to the Downtown Greenway. Thanks to all of our sponsors who made the run a great day!

Restaurant Week a huge success!

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The first ever Downtown Greenway Restaurant Week was a huge success!  Thank you to all of the supporters who came downtown to try some new restaurants and support the Downtown Greenway. 873 Downtown Greenway themed menu items were served at the 7 participating restaurants. Special thanks to 1618 Downtown, Crafted the Art of Street Food, Table 16, B. Christopher's Undercurrent, M'coul's, and LaRue for being part of this fun week of great food, good friends, and great support for the Downtown Greenway.   

Shout out to Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas and UNCG Volunteers

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We appreciate the support and hard work of several groups in Greensboro who have volunteered their time to clean up the Downtown Greenway!  Thanks for helping keep the 'green' in the Greenway! Duke Energy employees came out in June to help clean up the area on Morehead Park. In July, Piedmont Natural Gas employees got Meeting Place at Tradition Cornerstone in great shape by pulling weeds and trimming.  On August 22, employees and students from UNCG came out to for a Spartan Day of Service and helped clean up the area at Morehead Park.

Phillips Foundation gives $1.5 million to Downtown Greenway

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The Phillips Foundation has given a $1.5 million grant to the Downtown Greenway, giving the foundation naming rights for Phase 4 of the project which will follow the railroad tracks from Spring Garden to Hill Street.  Design firm Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc has been selected to do the design work for this section. Elizabeth Phillips, Executive Director of Phillips Foundation, said "Our Downtown Greenway will be the only trail of its kind in North Carolina and one of just a few in the country."  Construction expected to begin in 2017.  

2015 Run 4 the Greenway Registration now OPEN!

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Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 26, 2015 for the 6th Annual Run 4 the Greenway!  #Run4Greenway 4 Mile Run: On-line through September 11 (by 9:00 pm): $25.00 On-line through September 12-24 (by 9:00 pm): $30.00 Registration at Packet Pick-up on September 25 and Day of Race: $35.00 Family 4 Pack: $80.00 for 4 mile One Mile Walk/Run: On-line through September 24 (by 9:00 pm): $15.00 *NEW this year: 1 Mile Dog Registration: $20.00 (includes bandana and dog treats) Family 4 Pack: $50.00 for 1 mile Children 6 & under: Free (There is no fee for children 6 & under; however, we ask that you register and sign a waiver. No free t-shirt or beverage.) T-shirts are limited.  Register early to be guaranteed a race t-shirt.  All participants will receive a free beverage at the post-race event (except for children 6 & under). Click here for a route map and turn-by-turn route directions.   Registration is OPEN!  Register now.  1 Mile Walk/Run begins at 5:00 pm 4 Mile Run begins at 5:30 pm Party in Center City Park is from 4:00-8:00 pm with live music, food and entertainment for the whole family!   Not a runner or a walker? Want to volunteer at the Run? You can help!  Email Laura Lorenz at llorenz@actiongreensboro.org or call 336.387.8355 for a list of volunteer jobs available. Thanks to our title sponsor VF Corporation and our other sponsors:  

Followers on Social Media can win a Downtown Greenway T-shirt

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Every Wednesday on social media, we post a 'Where is this in Greensboro?' contest with photos of public art and areas of interest throughout Greensboro.  Winners with the correct answer will receive a Downtown Greenway t-shirt. Thanks to these followers who have participated and won a t-shirt! Vickie Ebright Sylvia Suriani Jeffrey Sykes Belle Windham Audra Volpi Howard Wyche Follow all Downtown Greenway social media by clicking on icons to the left and keep an eye out for your next opportunity to win this t-shirt every Wednesday.