Wake up and smell the…

• Coffee
• Donuts
• Biscuits
• Bagels

Head to work at...

• A coffee shop
• A coworking space
• The Central library
• Somewhere outdoors (weather permitting)

Today I’m writing...

• Tanglewood Festival of Lights
• Fall date ideas
• Coffee shop guide

Where should I grab lunch?

• Miam Breakfast House (formely known as Cagney’s kitchen)
• West End Cafe
• The Porch Kitchen and Cantina
• Simply Sonya’s Southern Cuisine

Which activity should I do?

• Tour “Smith & Libby: Two Rings, Seven Months, One Bullet” exhibit
• Take a stroll of the murals downtown
• Watch a movie at a/perture cinema

Sweat it out at...

• Cap 10 Gym
• The Workhouse Fitness
• Aware Hot Yoga
• A public park

• The Area 51 Collection: Japanese Maples That Are Out of This World | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Reynolda Greenhouse, 100 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem | $5 | Join Matt and Tim Nichols, past presidents of the North American Maple Society, as they share their passion for Japanese Maples.

• 2023 Winston-Salem Urban League Fall Career Expo | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | WSUL Event Center, 510 Trade St. NW, Winston-Salem | Free | Whether you’re looking for a new career or looking to get connected, get ready to network — don’t forget to bring your resume.
• Piedmont Environmental Alliance Annual Party | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 5:30-7 p.m. | SECCA, 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Enjoy drinks and locally-sourced hors d’oeuvres while learning how to get involved in upcoming events and initiatives.
• Functional Fitness | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 7-8 p.m. | Miller Park Community Center, 400 Leisure Ln., Winston-Salem | Free | Participate in physical activities to build strength, mobility, and endurance — bring a yoga mat.

• College Nights | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 9 p.m. | Earl’s Restaurant, 121 W. 9th St., Winston-Salem | $5-$10 | Calling all One Direction fans — get ready to stay “Up All Night” while enjoying discounts on drinks.

• Today is your chance to make your voice heard. Municipal elections are underway in some Forsyth County municipalities. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. today. Absentee-by-mail ballots must be postmarked by 5 p.m.

• Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith, co-hosts of ESPN’s “First Take,” will bring the show to Winston-Salem State University today. Smith is a an alum of the university and played basketball from 1987 to 1991. (WXII 12 News)

• Pinwheels Thrift Store and Family Center is open at 631 Coliseum Dr. The new space features clinical offices, community classroom space, and a thrift store retail area. The store will be open from Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Arts District of Winston-Salem has two new board members — collage artist Elliot Strunk and cartoonist Adam Casey. They will help promote and organize ART CRUSH, the free-to-the-public art event held on the third Friday of every month along Trade Street in downtown Winston-Salem. (Yes Weekly)

• Winston-Salem Ambassadors is organizing the holiday parade this year, commemorating various holiday celebrations including solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Registration to participate closes Wednesday, Nov. 15 and is required to attend.

• Tucker’s Tap Yard is hosting its second annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 12 to 5 p.m on North Liberty Street. Local vendors will be selling items for pups and humans. Southern Noodle, Victory Donuts, and Old Kettle Corn food trucks will be on site with the Dasher Street Duo playing music.

• Sunnyside Ministry will host its annual food drive on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Washington Park neighborhood. Activities include carriage rides, singing and refreshments, and neighborhood homes will be lit up for the occasion. The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods or other nonperishable items.

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• Forsyth County Government Center (201 N. Chestnut St., Winston-Salem)
• Forsyth County Courthouse (175 N. Chestnut St., Winston-Salem)
• Forsyth County Central Library (660 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem)
• Carolina Field of Honor at Triad Park (9652 W. Market St., Kernersville)