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Espresso yourself

• Debeen Espresso, 231 E. 5th St. | The name says it fall. Expect hipster, cool vibes once you come through the doors. More than just coffee, it serves a variety of baked goods made from scratch, including vegan gelato and sorbets.
• Moji Coffee, 690 N. Trade St. | The shop employs and empowers people of differing abilities. The joyful atmosphere will make you want to grab a refill and stay awhile.

Best bites

• Krankies, 211 3rd St E. | This is the place you want to meet up with your group of friends to chat. Krankies offers full Southern breakfast menu + industrial vibes if that’s what you’re into. P.S. There’s also a bar inside.
• Louie & Honey’s Kitchen, 401 W. End Blvd. | If you want a taste of Europe right here in Winston-Salem, you’ll get it here. The shop not only serves coffee, but also delicious European pastries. The modern space offers a family-friendly environment and laid back vibes.

Where to write your novel

• By Good Coffee, 301 Brookstown Ave. Ste. 300 | A calm and quiet environment will get your creative juices flowing. You can find the owners brewing and serving coffee themselves as they make you feel right at home. It says it in their motto: “Only U missing.”
• The BookHouse, 120 Reynolda Village | Get inspired by the stocked books at this local independent store— most of which feature North Carolina authors. Grab your cup of coffee or wine and start writing. Who knows? Your book might be on display there one day.

• Games Jam | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 10-11 a.m. | Hanes Hosiery Community Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd., Winston-Salem | Free | The social event begins today and will take place every Wednesday until Dec. 6. Enjoy games, puzzles, and bingo while socializing with peers. Registration is required.

• Third Thursdays at Sparq: Let’s taco bout it | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 4-6 p.m. | Innovation Quarter, 486 North Patterson Ave., 2nd Floor, Winston-Salem | Free | Connect with other businesses established in the Triad while enjoying food and drinks. Pro tip: Bring a business card for a chance to win a special gift.

• Moonlight Madness 5K, Monster Mile, & Fun Run | Friday, Sept. 22 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | The night race includes live music, craft beer, and a family-friendly environment. No sweat (pun intended) — top competitors are just looking for a good time.

• Night Paddles at Salem Lake | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 8-10 p.m. | Salem Lake, 815 Salem Lake Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Dreaming of those starry nights under the sky? Call (336) 650-7677 to register for the last night paddle of the season. Bring your own recreational watercraft or rent one at the lake for $15 per item.

• A new clothing boutique is open at Thruway Shopping Center on Stratford Road. Vestique took over Ivy & Leo, another clothing store that closed in July. The two owners started started their brand in college and have now expanded to 12 locations in the Southeast.

• LEAD Girls NC is launching a new STEAM intensive program for local middle school girls. The pilot program focuses on engineering with plans to develop other STEAM components in the future. Girls aged 11-15 can apply online

• Read Write Spell of Winston Salem needs volunteers to serve as tutors to public school students. The next training sessions are Wednesday, Sept. 27 and Thursday, Sept. 28. Sign up to volunteer.

• Piedmont Triad Airport Authority is hosting a job fair today, Sept. 20 from 3-7 p.m. Show up to the terminal building at 1000 Ted Johnson Parkway, on the upper departure level near American Airlines. Interviews will be conducted on the spot. (Winston-Salem Journal)

• It is Hunger Action Month. There’s still time to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank. Partner with the East Ward to stock the pantry and provide meals for children and families across our city who are facing food insecurity.

• Partnership for Prosperity is joining forces with Salem Gardens neighborhood to reduce poverty + collaborate with various service providers to improve lives in low-resource neighborhoods. The new initiative “Moving Families Forward” hopes to address social justice/equity issues in Winston-Salem.

• Relocating lower-level concessions and raising the wall height in right field.
• Upgrades to the commissary, shower and toilet facilities, training room and coach locker rooms for home + visiting teams.
• Increasing floor space in the dressing area for the visiting team.
• Adding a second hitting/pitching tunnel to other team facilities.

• “Super stoked.” — 71%
• “I want summer back.” — 21%
• “Meh.” — 8%