Connect2NWGuilford

06/03/2026

Good morning, Northwest Guilford — we’ve brewed up another episode of "The Local Blend" for you!

This time, we sat down with the energetic Nicki Wagoner, the powerhouse behind Purple Wagon Events LLC, which operates the NW Guilford Farmers & Specialty Market on Summerfield Road.

Nicki's story is every bit as vibrant as the farmers market she runs in Summerfield on Saturday mornings -- and the first Wednesday afternoon of each month.

Grab your coffee, settle in, and give it a listen. We think you’ll enjoy this one.

And hey, it's the first Wednesday of the month, so NW Guilford Farmers & Specialty Market will be open today from 4 to 6 pm (and back on Saturday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm).

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tyKq0uYG0WiEsmcepdb6q?si=-xNAUmIUROqlZZjmcRBttA

The Local Blend-coffee and conversation · Episode

06/02/2026

Over the last few months my staff and I have attended town council meetings and fun community events (not to imply that council meetings aren't fun, too :)), taken hundreds of pictures, conducted numerous interviews, compiled thousands of pieces of information, written scores of news, feature articles and photo captions, edited our writing and then edited again, designed ads and laid out pages, uploaded 64 pages to our printer, sorted and delivered 13,400+ copies to the post offices in Town of Oak Ridge, NC, Summerfield, NC - Town Government and Town of Stokesdale yesterday for direct delivery to homes, and are set to fill up our newspaper boxes and racks tomorrow - and just like that, another quarterly issue of Connect2NWGuilford is out to our readers. Read it in print, or check it out online at https://issuu.com/pscommunications/docs/connect2_nwguilford_-_summer_2026.

history, happenings & humor of northwest guilford county

05/21/2026

The Town of Oak Ridge, NC is once again offering a wonderful opportunity to honor veterans who gave their lives while in service to our country.

Memorial Day Ceremony: Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Veterans Honor Green In Heritage Farm Park at 10am.

Bring bring chairs to sit on.

In Memory of Many, In Honor of All.

05/18/2026

Over 70 groups, clubs, businesses, and nonprofits rolled through this year’s Founders' Day parade — and the fun didn’t stop when the last of the participants made their way to the end of the parade route. Continuing what had started Friday night, Summerfield Elementary grounds again turned into a full-blown playground after Saturday morning's parade – from (free) carnival rides to axe throwing, a petting zoo, vendor tables and more, there was something for every kid (and every kid at heart) to enjoy!

05/18/2026

Founders’ Day Parade recap: sunshine ✔️ smiles ✔️ candy flying at questionable speed. Well done, Summerfield, NC - Town Government staff and the scores of volunteers who made it happen! Here are just a few glimpses of the parade participants - and BTW, congrats to Magnolia Shore Dentistry, Stoner Orthodontics and Northwest Guilford Woman's Club for taking 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for their parade floats!

05/12/2026

Make sure to mark your calendar for this year's Summerfield Founders' Day on May 15 & 16. In addition to the much anticipated annual parade, this year's event includes FREE carnival rides, a petting zoo, axe throwing and a gaming truck.

05/04/2026

Summerfield Founders' Day is just around the corner! Mark your calendar for May 15-16.

05/01/2026

Get farm-to-table freshness with food products all from within 60 miles! TOMORROW (Saturday, May 2) is Opening Day for the NW Guilford Farmers & Specialty Market, and it will all be housed under the market's new shelter beside GREENSBORO PERFORMING ARTS on Summerfield Road (and right next to The Jumping Bean- A Coffee Drive Thru). Get fresh produce, free-range meat, eggs, and specialty products, breads, canned items and more! Learn where your food comes from, and who makes it. AND, meet some cool people who will be bringing these products to us now through October!

We might be small..... but guys look at how much will be at the market for opening day!!! We have everything you need for your weekly groceries!

We will be having more and more coming out as the season goes on.. but this is a great start!

12/16/2025