INSIDE HIGH POINT February 2021 WHO'S READY FOR SPRING? THANK YOU ELECTRIC AND PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENTS FOR YOUR HELP DURING THE ICE STORM! CONTENTS Welcome to Inside High Point, the newsletter that covers everything going on within the City of High Point and its various departments. If you have news, photos, questions or suggestions for what you would like to see featured, please email us at [email protected]. CITY COUNCIL City Council meets the first and third Monday of each month. You can find their meeting schedule HERE. Mayor - Jay Wagner [email protected] 336.883.3305 Member at Large - Britt Moore [email protected] 336.687.2200 Member at Large - Tyrone E. Johnson [email protected] 04/ 08/ 13/ 336.307.8261 Ward 1 - Cyril Jefferson [email protected] HIGH POINT PUBLIC PARKS & REC Ward 2 - Chris Williams [email protected] MUSEUM SERVICES CALENDAR 336.883.1736 Ward 3 - Monica Peters [email protected] The High Point Museum Team members show up Check out the activities 336.906.7328 celebrates Black History for fellow employee available in March! Month virtually Ward 4 - Wesley Hudson [email protected] 336.655.5880 Ward 5 - Victor Jones [email protected] 336.899.7777 Ward 6 - Michael Holmes [email protected] 2 Inside High Point www.highpointnc.gov 3 HIGH POINT MUSEUM MUSEUM CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH The High which received a Point Museum tremendous response. Ocelebrated More information on this Black History Month in topic can be found here. a unique way this year With weekly trivia and with outstanding virtual historical artifact videos on content! To begin, they Facebook, the High Point added a web page to Museum did a fantastic job the City’s site specifically highlighting Black history dedicated to Black and culture. History Month. This page included information on or more content and events, historical figures, to keep up-to-date celebrations, symbols and Fon upcoming events, resources. follow the High Point Museum on Facebook and Those who have no record of what their forebears he Museum also Twitter. kicked off the have accomplished lose the inspiration which Tmonth with a virtual comes from the teaching of biography and history." presentation on the underground railroad in North Carolina, - Carter G. Woodson 4 Magazine www.highpointnc.gov 5 Be sure to check the employee COVID-19 intranet site regularly for information on Modern the current health emergency Technology specific to Meets Classical City of High Point Employees! Piano High Point Theatre to Welcome Pianist Frederick Moyer for Free Virtual Concert March 21 In partnership with the High Point Community Concert Association (HPCCA), High Point Theatre will welcome renowned pianist Frederick Moyer to its (virtual) stage for a FREE livestream concert on Sunday, March 21, at 4 p.m. Frederick has excited and delighted audiences in 44 countries — from the Sydney Opera House to Windsor Castle to Carnegie Recital Hall to the Kennedy Center – and now High Point will hear his talent. The concert will exhibit both classical music and jazz, showcasing his impeccable training and exact artistry. An avid computer programmer and inventor with multiple patents, Frederick has created innovative concerts that redefine the piano recital. His MoyerCam gives the audience a view of the hands and keyboard, while his USolo software allows him to play piano concertos in recital with orchestral accompaniment synchronized to his interpretations. To receive an access link, RSVP for the event online at www. highpointtheatre.com/events or by calling the Theatre Box Office at 336-887-3001 (open M-F, noon-5 p.m.). Never miss a show announcement: Follow the Theatre on Instagram and Facebook @HPTheatre! More: Also, in March, High Point Theatre will host three COVID-compliant dance competitions. 6 Inside High Point www.highpointnc.gov 7 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SUPPORTS TEAM MEMBER AFTER LOSS Our Environmental Service department has reminded us what a wonderful community the City of High Point is. Recently, one of our City employees, Tim Daut, lost his wife to COVID-19. To maintain " social distancing but still be there for him in his time "... We know that the last year has been incredibly of loss, Environmental Services lined the road at difficult and for many it has been filled with loss and loneliness. Finding ways to safely come together to Oakview Baptist Church before the funeral service show love and support has been challenging and requires thinking outside of the box. Recently, the with trucks to show our love, support and sympathy. realities of these grim times hit home when one of our Our thoughts and prayers are with Tim, and we coworkers lost his wife to a long battle with Covid. To maintain social distancing but still be there for him in his salute the Environmental Services team for their time of loss, our department, Environmental Services, lined the road to Oakview Baptist Church before the heartfelt gesture. service with all of our trucks to show our love, support and sympathy. Often, the most beautiful thing about High Point is the sprit, light and love of the people that call it home and that was very apparent here." 8 Inside High Point www.example.com 9 - Keep High Point Beautiful LIBRARY TEACHES BURN EDUCATION National Burn Awareness Week is observed the first full week in February, and this year it was Feb. 7-13. Burns are not just caused by getting too close igh Point 911 has a new staff promotions to celebrate. Theresa to a fire or accidentally hitting the inside edge of the oven when you are cooking. Burns are a common risk of injury that Varner was promoted last month to Master Telecommunicator. comes from unprotected electrical outlets, improperly used H Theresa is an eight-year veteran with the department. extension cords and workplace electrical hazards. Congratulations! At the library, in an effort to educate and recognize National Burn Awareness Week, Geraldine Ingram prepared a poster board based on this year's theme Electrical Safety from Amps to Zap (A to Z)! Gail Simpson created a game titled "Find the Scroll." The idea was to make little scrolls of each alphabet and place them around the library for staff to find. As the scrolls were found, they were placed on the poster board located in the hallway of the staff entrance. The poster board displayed the electrical hazard and solution. Thanks to Geraldine and Gail for providing safety education and building team spirit in a fun way. 10 Inside High Point www.highpointnc.gov 11 HIGH POINT PARKS & RECREATION HIGH POINT PARKS & RECREATION March 4 -25: Breaking Down the Bars NATIONAL THERAPEUTIC - Ages 12 -18 Morehead Recreation Center, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free RECREATION MONTH March 6 & 20: Nerf Wars - Ages 13 – 17 Oakview Recreation Center, 2 – 4 p.m. $10/session High Point Parks & Recreation celebrated National Therapeutic Recreation Month in February! Our March 8 & 22: Story Time & Crafts for Preschoolers department has three Certified Therapeutic Recreation - Morehead Recreation Center, 10:30 a.m. – noon $5/session Specialists: Leanne Lyons and Timpani Lopp in Special Populations and Christie Hyman-Shine at the Roy B. Culler, March 13 Princess & The Frog Tea Party Jr. Senior Center. Recreation therapy utilizes recreation- - Ages 3 – 9 Deep River Recreation Center, 3 – 6 p.m. $15 based activities to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, March 15 – Apr. 19 MVP Rookie Sports Camp begins social and emotional health and well-being in individuals - Ages 3 – 5 Allen Jay Recreation Center, 6 – 7 p.m. $25 with illness or disabling conditions. For more information, programs and events through Special Populations or at the March 17: Open Gym Shoot Around for Teens Senior Center, please visit www.highpointnc.gov/pr. - Ages 13 – 17 Oakview Recreation Center, 6 – 8 p.m. Free March 17 – Apr. 21: Soccer Skills and Drills - Ages 7 – 12, Deep River Recreation Center, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $20/child March 19: Musical Car Bingo all ages, Morehead Recreation Center, 6 – 8 p.m. $5/vehicle March 22: Spring Adult Softball League begins - Ages 18 +, more information: 336.883.3480 $350 per team March 27: Oak Hollow Bass Tournament - Oak Hollow Marina March 5, 12, 19 and 26: Discovering Spring Nature Walks - Ages 18+, Piedmont Environmental Center, 7 – 8:30 a.m. 12 Inside High Point www.highpointnc.gov 13 MARCH EMPLOYEE WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES MARCH 2021 WELLNESS COMMITTEE MEETING3:30 P.M. March 10 - LINK: WELLNESS COMMITTEE MEETING SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF CREDIT SEMINAR 9 A.M. March 16 - LINK: SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF CREDIT March 16 PERSONAL FINANCIAL CHECK-UP 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. - CONTACT KRISTI WALLACE TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WEDNESDAY WELLNESS CHAT: STRESS MANAGEMENT 3:30 P.M. March 17 - LINK: WEDNESDAY WELLNESS CHAT SMALL GROUP Southside Recreation Center PERSONAL RSVP Required (Kristi Wallace: kristi.wallace@ TRAINING highpointnc.gov or 336.822.4785) DAILY WELLNESS Text ‘DailyWellnessText’ to 833.744.0553 to opt-in TEXT VIRTUAL 5-MIN Access Here: Employee Wellness Channel WORK BREAKS & 30- MIN WORKOUTS FREE HOME Contact Kristi Wallace for details EXERCISE EQUIPMENT INDIVIDUAL Contact Kristi Wallace for details EXERCISE PRESCRIPTIONS VIRTUAL/TELEPHONIC/ Contact Kristi Wallace to schedule IN-PERSON (AT A SAFE (Kristi Wallace: [email protected] or DISTANCE) HEALTH 336.822.4785) COACHING 14 Inside High Point www.highpointnc.gov 15 INSIDE HIGH POINT Brought to you by: City of High Point Communications and Public Engagement Department High Point, NC 27260 336.883.3288 [email protected].