To-do: A round-up of this month's musts: what to hear, what to read, what to see, where to click, and how to give.
TripAdvisor.com
Plan your summer vacation at TripAdvisor.com, an online mecca for traveler reviews. While there, guests can research more than 30,000 destinations, 75,000 attractions, and 200,000 hotels by reading first-hand testimonials from travelers. Among the database’s millions of daily browsers is Terry Bowman of Homeland Creamery, who’s planning a trip to Alaska. “I’ve been researching the types of wildlife in the area,” Bowman says. “From everything I’ve read, it sounds like a place to get some great pictures.”
Recommended by Terry Bowman, page 16.
Fisher Park
During this bicentennial year, residents should take time out to stroll through Fisher Park, says Bill Mangum. “It’s one of the most charming neighborhoods that I paint annually and also where surveyors established the center point for Guilford County,” the artist explains. “It’s an oasis for all to enjoy in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown Greensboro.”
Recommended by Bill Mangum, page 22.
Young Life
Young Life is a Christian outreach program aimed at high-school students. Founded in 1941, it is now active in all 50 states and has a presence in roughly 2,500 high schools across the country. “When we came to Greensboro, my kids had a hard time, and Young Life really helped them fit in,” says Leblon owner Ilma Vanucci. “I’m very grateful. My son is still very involved in the organization.” The local Young Life office can be reached at 336-274-0775.
Recommended by Ilma Vanucci, page 24.
Two Souls Indivisible by James S. Hirsch
Set predominantly during the Vietnam War, this nonfiction novel tells the inspiring tale of two American POWs who were shot down and placed in the Hanoi Hilton prison camp from 1965 to 1973. One of the two men chronicled is U.S. Navy Pilot Porter Halyburton, who lives in Greensboro. “Mr. Halyburton’s story is very well-known across the nation, especially with military folks,” says Jeffrey Wilkins, who recently guided Halyburton on a fly-fishing tour. “Needless to say, I was stunned after reading it.”
Recommended by Jeffrey Wilkins, page 28.
New Kids on the Block, “Summertime”
They might not be kids anymore, but they’ve got a new song. “Summertime” is the first single released by former chart-toppers New Kids on the Block since 1994. The song, which is said to be the precursor to a forthcoming album by the group, has caught the ear of All-a-Flutter Manager Nora Cammer. “I’m like a little kid all over again listening to it,” Cammer says, laughing. “I’ve actually got it in the CD player in my car right now.”
Recommended by Nora Cammer, page 8.
