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Happy weekend, Greensboro! In today’s edition: Property tax assessments climb, a short film casting call, a mobile sauna pop-up, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Regional teamwork behind progress: Work continues on Bandera Farms, a 120-acre Guilford County park set to open in November 2026, with natural-surface trails, an adventure playground, and a key link to the Piedmont Greenway — see what’s planned and who’s involved.

Personalized path to health: Greensboro’s Wesley Nicholson has lost almost half his body weight with Cone Health’s Healthy Weight and Wellness Program, which uses metabolic testing and assesses genetic predisposition and related medical conditions — read the full story.

Homeowners face tax changes: Greensboro and Guilford County’s real estate tax base is up about 40 to 45 percent. Notices are arriving with property-specific QR codes to view the correct assessment — get details on new assessments.

All-day eats, family-run: Dear Dad’s is opening a second spot at 219 S Elm Street in downtown Greensboro to ease crowds at its original location. The space is about 1,850 square feet and within walking distance of the Tanger Center and Elm Street. No opening date has been announced yet. Read the full story.

Opportunity for screen talent: Creative Greensboro and SAG-AFTRA will hold auditions for the short film A Dazzle Shade of Greed at the Greensboro Cultural Center on Saturday, February 28. They are seeking local actors ages 20 to 50. See when and where to audition.

Behind the selection process: Creative Greensboro is now showcasing ten local artists on 11 digital kiosks downtown. The exhibit began February 16 and runs for 10 weeks. Each artist received a $500 honorarium. Kiosks display the artist’s name, artwork title and medium, along with a QR code for details. See how artists were chosen.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Got debt? See if you qualify to pay up to 45% less
• This is the best home warranty (and it’s $150 off right now)
• This free tool makes it easy to find a financial advisor
• Over 62? Learn how to turn home equity into tax-free cash
• This pet insurance plan reimburses up to 90%
• Open a GoldCo account & get up to 10% in free gold/silver

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♨ Mobile Sauna Pop-Up @ The Westover Gallery of Shops | Monday (3/2) at 5:45 AM – Nothing says self-care like a sweat in a parking lot between OrangeTheory and Boots & Bourbon. Drop into the mobile sauna at Westover, no membership required, and let your shoulders unclench, recover faster, and your brain exhale. Come solo, or bring a friend.

🏺 Intro to Wheel Thrown Pottery @ Forge Greensboro | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:00 PM – Swap scrolling for some adult-approved mud play at the Forge’s wheel-thrown pottery class, open to ages 12 and up. Beginner friendly with shop lead Ike Santiago, you’ll learn clay prep, tools, and the wheel in one three-hour session, then pick up your glazed pieces later.

💛 Hearts of Gold Annual Dinner @ Starmount Forest Country Club | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:30 PM – Hearts of Gold is back with its annual dinner, serving great food, better company, and a silent auction that somehow gets tougher on your wallet every year. Come eat well, catch up with neighbors, and feel good about supporting a great cause. Tickets are moving.

🎵 Music Bingo @ Garage Tavern | Wednesday (3/4) at 6:30 PM – Every Wednesday, Garage Tavern swaps trivia for Music Bingo, free to play and suspiciously easy to win. It’s the rare midweek outing where recognizing 80s choruses counts as a life skill, with cold drinks, loud laughs, and zero PowerPoint rounds. Bring your crew.

🛍 2026 Kids Konsignment Sale @ Christ United Methodist Church | Thursday (3/5) at 3:00 PM – Score 50–90% off thousands of kids clothes, shoes, toys, and gear, all organized so you can be in and out before someone outgrows their shoes again. Early access for volunteers, consignors, first-time parents, and local heroes, plus the half-off finale everyone brags about.

🛍 3-2-1 Clothing Sale Fundraiser @ Family Room Triad | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’re restocking drawers for kids, grandkids, or yourself, this three-day 3-2-1 sale drops prices from $3 to $2 to $1, all to support foster youth. Thousands of summer and winter finds in baby, kid, and adult sizes. No limits, just guilt-free closet upgrading.

🦸 Sensory Friendly Event: Special Heroes @ Ninja Kidz Action Park – Greensboro | Friday (3/6) at 9:00 AM – First Friday calls for a calm, low-sensory morning that actually respects volume knobs. This monthly, limited-attendance session keeps lights and sound gentle, staff tuned in, and admission covering a caregiver, so families can breathe, explore, and swap parent intel without the overwhelm.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Greensboro report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 65°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 0%

Patchy fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 2 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 3 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 3%

Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

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