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Mother Nature will thank you

Best practices for interacting with nature around Winston-Salem

Surrounding spots like Pilot Mountain offer plenty of green space. | Photo by WStoday

North Carolina received $54.9 million to advance trail and greenway infrastructure across the state from the General Assembly this month. In honor of Great Trails State Day this Saturday, Oct. 21, here are some best practices to keep in mind when interacting with the earth around us.

Pick up trash

If you come across trash while on your outdoor adventure or walking through your neighborhood, gently pick it up. If you really want to keep streets clean for both aesthetic purposes and residential wildlife health, you can partner with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful as a volunteer or sponsor.

Ditch the single-use plastic

Bring your water and snacks in reusable containers. Single-use plastic water bottles and bags that end up in our waterways are damaging to the environment. Register to join Piedmont Environmental Alliance to discover diverse landscapes in the region + learn about how you can be environmentally conscious at Reynolda House Museum.

Stay on the trail

On walking trails, make sure to stay on clearly marked trails to preserve the areas off-trail. Apply the “leave no trace” principle to make conscious decisions that lessen our impact on nature.

Don’t feed wildlife

Feeding wildlife can cause them to suffer nutritionally or become dependent on unreliable food sources. It’s best to leave our furry and finned friends alone. If you come across them, keep these friendly techniques in mind.

From green spaces within the city to forests and rivers to explore nearby, there’s no shortage of ways to connect with nature in the Twin City. What’s your favorite? Let us know.

Events

Friday, Oct. 20

ART CRUSH | Friday, Oct. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | Trade Street and 6th Street, Winston-Salem | Free | Bring the whole family to check out live performances, art collections, galleries, and meet local artists.
“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” | Friday, Oct. 20 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Bailey Park, 575 N. Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Watch a free showing of young orphan Harry Potter as he learns he’s a wizard — bring your own chair or blanket.

Saturday, Oct. 21

A Walk in the Park — Fight Against Breast Cancer | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | 370 Oak Summit Park, 370 Oak Summit Rd., Winston-Salem | $3-$28 | Lace up your sneakers and join the fight against breast cancer to support research, awareness, and those affected by the disease.
Fall Shred Event | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | New Philadelphia Moravian Church, 4440 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem | $5 | Take advantage of a safe, secure way to shred any unwanted, outdated documents you may have — crews will unload for you.
The Board Babe Halloween Charcuterie Workshop | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 10-11:30 a.m. | The Board Babe, 1008 S. Poplar St., Winston-Salem | $125 | Get ready to impress your guests this fall after learning tips + tricks to master your own at-home board construction from a local charcuterie expert.

Sunday, Oct. 22

Farm Day: Baby Goats and Beer | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 12-3 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing, 826 N. Angelo Brothers Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Enjoy an afternoon with baby goats, shop fresh products from local farmers, and enjoy beer to your liking.
Simply Sonya- Homecoming Brunch | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 12-6 p.m. | Simply Sonya’s Southern Cuisine & Cocktails, 3050 University Pkwy., Winston-Salem | $18 | Close out Winston-Salem State homecoming at brunch with headlining radio personality and comedian Burpie from “Wild ‘n’ Out.”

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Sports

Wake Forest University to celebrate Trailblazer Award honorees

a graphic showing 2 basketball players who will be awarded the Wake Athletics Trailblazer Award

Graphic provided by Wake Forest University

After developing the Robert Grant and Kenneth “Butch” Henry Trailblazer Award in 2021, named after the first Black football student-athletes to enroll at a Division I institution in the South, Wake Forest University will honor Sonya Henderson and Keeva Jackson-Breland as the 2023 Trailblazer Award honorees October 27-29.

Henderson and Jackson-Breland were the first Black scholarship female athletes at WFU, playing on the women’s basketball team during the mid-1980s.

Don’t forget to get ready for Demon Deacon basketball, which kicks off Monday, Nov. 6 for both the men’s + women’s teams.

Get excited for basketball season

News Notes

Opening

Sage & Salt Bistro will open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 21 for dinner between 5 and 10 p.m. The restaurant at 300 S. Liberty St. will begin serving lunch + dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Civic

Early voting in municipal elections is underway. Residents in Bethania, Clemmons, Kernersville, Lewisville, Rural Hall, Tobaccoville, and Walkertown can cast ballots at the Forsyth County Board of Elections office in the government center in downtown Winston-Salem through Saturday, Nov. 4. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Cause

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation awarded a $300,000 gift to The Black Philanthropy Initiative of Winston-Salem. The funding will go toward a $2 million campaign supporting local Black communities.

Edu

Wake Forest University’s Homecoming + Reunion weekend kicks off today, Oct. 20. Events include the Party So Dear concert tonight, an alumni tailgate on Saturday before the football game, and a Homecoming Worship Service on Sunday. Find the full schedule here.

Health

Wake Forest University School of Medicine received a two-year $445,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to look at the lack of health care workers in rural areas. The findings will help identify incentives that would attract more clinicians to rural areas of the country.

Weather

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts higher-than-average temperatures through the end of the year. The updated winter weather outlook also predicts a wet winter in the Southeast. (FOX8 WGHP)

Outdoors

The Orionids meteor shower — which results from earth passing through particles following Halley’s Comet — will peak this weekend. If you want to see the spectacular show, find an open area to look at the sky after midnight and right before dawn on Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22. (USA Today)

Film

See the original “King Kong” on the big screen at Marketplace Cinemas tomorrow, Oct. 21 as part of the RiverRun Retro Program. The showing of the horror classic starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online — use the code “KONG” at checkout for a $4 discount.

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🍫 Get the candy ready

When families plan to trick-or-treat in Winston-Salem this year

Follow the porch lights in search of candy. | Photo by WStoday

We asked and you answered. When it comes to which day families in Winston-Salem plan to trick-or-treat this year, the answer was overwhelmingly on Halloween. All but 4% of respondents say they plan to fill up their buckets + bags on the actual day of spine-chilling celebrations — Tuesday, Oct. 31. The rest of you will opt for the weekend, haunting houses in search of candy on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Most ghouls and goblins are going to be dressing up and heading out early. Here’s when you can expect your doorbell to ring:

5 to 6 p.m. — 12%
6 to 7 p.m. — 72%
7 to 8 p.m. — 16%

The sun is expected to set at 6:26 p.m. on Halloween, so remember to add some reflective elements or lights to your costume and obey all traffic laws.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kellina

From the editor

I had the opportunity to travel to Boone recently and admired the beautiful fall foliage while on a hike. Leaves in Winston-Salem are predicted to be at their peak color in just a few days so beautiful views are right outside our windows — no travel needed.

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