Daily case positivity (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) is currently down to 9.6 %, which is high, but falling. The 14-day average is still 18.5%. The number of COVID hospitalizations remains high but is also falling. The death rate lags behind cases and hospitalizations and it is still rising. Guilford County continues to require masks in public spaces in an effort to protect hospitals from…
We have been providing “complete household setups” for quite a few Afghan families and groups of men who don’t have the support of co-sponsors. This means we pack everything they need for their new home, like kitchen items, bathroom necessities, bed linens, along with mattresses and furniture. Movers come to New Garden Friends Meeting, load everything and then set up the apartment or house for our new community members. If we don’t have an item,…
Friends, the link in last week’s newsletter was incorrect, so I hope you will try again to look at the Underground Railroad website: https://library.guilford.edu/undergroundrr and think about how we personally might have “challenged racism” with regard to slavery in the 19th century. Some New Gardeners, like Levi & Vestal Coffin, worked directly with the Underground Railroad. Others joined the Manumission Society. Vestal Coffin, Enoch Macy and George Swain helped to free Benjamin Benson – the…
One of our Partnership churches, Collins Grove U.M. Church, is holding their annual Brunswick Stew Sale fundraiser, Saturday, February 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $9 per quart. To place orders, call church at 336-314-7434. Or take a chance, drive through and purchase that day; but better get there early while it lasts: the best stew in the county. Location: 5210 Collins Grove Church Rd- where we have been invited to several cookouts…
Many of us have walked the trail to the Underground Railroad Tree in the Guilford College Woods. Some have also explored the website about 19th century local Underground Railroad activities tour. I invite all to visit this site, which contains information about the tree, URR history and stories. There is even an online curriculum, the introduction to which is worth sharing here: The Underground Railroad Tree invites us to consider the question, “Do we seek to…
Lifted Voices brings the city’s Black history to life from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the Greensboro History Museum. The much-loved living history series is back with more than 10 costumed interpreters sharing stories of African Americans who helped shape the history of the Gate City. Visitors can walk through the museum galleries and meet people like Bennett College president Dr. Willa B. Player, civil rights activist Dr. George Simkins, and…
Case positively (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) is currently down to 19.3 %, still a high percentage, and the number of COVID hospitalizations remains high , though down by about 25% from the January omicron peak. Since the death rate lags behind cases and hospitalizations it is unfortunately high now. Although the omicron variant is seemingly less severe, particularly in fully vaccinated individuals, the astounding number of cases…
Needs: Microwaves, blenders/juicers, pressure cookers (simple “old school” not instant pots.), framed mirrors, area rugs, vacuum cleaners, Irons/ironing boards, mattresses & box springs (no kings), twin sheet sets (high need), twin & full bedspreads, blankets & mattress pads all sizes, televisions (later models, cords/remotes), laptop computers (can be refurbished), Clocks (wall-type for kitchens/dens and bedside table), dish drainers, cutting boards, cooking utensils (good knives, ladles, can-openers, trash cans and shower curtains and shower rods, small–medium…
Case positively (the number of positive tests of all the test results reported not including in-home tests) is currently 26.9 %, still an alarming percentage, and the number of COVID hospitalizations remains extremely high. Although the omicron variant is seemingly less severe, particularly in fully vaccinated individuals, the astounding number of cases diagnosed in January (with a small percentage still getting very ill) has filled up the hospitals and a high percentage of all ICU beds. We learned last…
To: Friends of FCNCL / Friends, we are seeking help from you in filling two positions. We hope that some of you are able to step forward or that you might recommend someone from your meeting who would be interested in filling one of these positions. Treasurer: We seek a Friend who is committed to the work of FCNCL and who has skills and experience in electronic banking and in the use of spreadsheets to manage…