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Recycling reminders

How to recycle in Winston-Salem
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Collection happens rain or shine. | Photo by WStoday
Tin foil, boxes, wrapping paper, and bows — if the holidays have you wondering what you can and can’t recycle, here’s a refresher:

Solution to pollution

Taxes fund the city’s recycling collection. It is a voluntary program but state laws require plastic bottles and aluminum cans to be kept out of landfills, along with other items. The city asks residents to first find ways to reduce waste and reuse items, then recycle what they can.

Recyclables go in blue rollout carts at residences. Items should be loose in the bin with the lid closed. Carts should be rolled to the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day, which can be found by address online. They are emptied on a bi-weekly schedule.

Households with excess items or without access to curbside recycling should take their recyclables to one of three public recycling centers in Forsyth County.

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Recycle responsibly

Plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum foil, pie tins, and cans, glass bottles and jars, and paper cartons, cardboard, and writing material can be recycled in Winston-Salem. There are some rules to keep in mind:
  • Empty and rinse plastic, glass, and aluminum bottles and jars
  • Flatten cardboard
  • Plastic bags are not permitted in bins (return them to your grocery store)
  • Caps can remain on plastic bottles but should be removed from glass containers
  • Disposable cups, to-go containers, pizza boxes, plastic wrap, and anything tainted by food should be kept out of recycling
  • Clothing and diapers don’t belong in bins
Remove packing materials from boxes. Local shipping stores can reuse styrofoam, packing peanuts + bubblewrap that is dropped off — as long as it’s clean.

It’s easy being green

The Winston-Salem Collects app takes the guesswork out of recycling and will alert you about service changes. It’s free to download for Apple + Android devices. Still have questions? Call CityLink at 311.
 
Events
Wednesday, Nov. 22
  • Mixed Media Night | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 7-9 p.m. | INBTWN, 606 Trade St. NW, Winston-Salem | Free | Get creative and make your own pinecone and felt animals — materials will be provided.
Thursday, Nov. 23
  • Turkey Strut 5K | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 9 a.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 421 W. 27th St., Winston-Salem | $27 | Burn calories before you dig into your Thanksgiving meal during a one-mile fun run or 5K race.
Friday, Nov. 24
  • Black (Hole) Friday | Friday, Nov. 24 | 2-3 p.m. | Kaleideum, 400 W. Hanes Mill Rd., Winston-Salem | Price of admission | Learn more about the black holes and take advantage of the museum’s Black Friday sale with discounts on memberships and gift shop items.
Saturday, Nov. 25
  • Salsa Dance Social | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Incendiary Brewing Company, 5495 Williams Rd., Lewisville | $10 | Grab your dance partner or come solo to mingle and practice your footwork.
Events calendar here
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Eat

Holiday party hosting made easy
Slideshow of cheeses, pretzels, hot dogs, and brats spread out on boards
If a five-course dinner better suits your style, the Smokehouse tapas + taps gives guests a tapas dinner with the best of smoked meats, side dishes, and a flight of local beer. | Photos via @lowesfoods
Need a fun outing for a holiday girls’ night or a space to host your team for a work event — what about your kiddo’s next birthday? Why not at your local grocery store?

The Community Table at Lowes Foods has an abundance of two-hour private event options for parties up to 12.

For $15 per guest, you can host:
  • Wine + cheese pairings: Enjoy a custom pairing of a gourmet wine flight and delectable cheeses.
  • Beer and brats: A match made in hog heaven, this event option pairs a flight of local draft beer with four SausageWorks brats flavors.
  • Tea parties: Enjoy tasty tea, finger sandwiches, and a cake square decorating class — because you’re never too old to enjoy tea with a pinky out.
Looking for more hands-on experiences? Try a cake decorating class or a floral design + wine night.

Pro tip: Hosting at home? Lowes Foods can help with that too.
What will your next event be?
News Notes
Travel
  • Filling up for your holiday road trip? Sheetz is selling Unleaded 88 gasoline for $1.99 a gallon through Monday, Nov. 27. The gas station chain has six locations in Winston-Salem. (WFMY News 2)
Award
  • The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem has been nominated for 26 BroadwayWorld regional awards, and their chances of winning depends on you. The public can cast votes in each category through Dec. 31. Winners will be announced in January.
Featured
Seasonal
Listen
  • Duo Licht will perform during Historic Bethabara Park’s “Christmas at Bethabara” event on Saturday, Dec. 2. You can hear the local violin and viola duo from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m. — admission is free.
Kids
  • Junior League of Winston-Salem will host a free Letters to Santa event at Buie’s Market on Friday, Dec. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. Families can purchase a package for $25 that includes a photo with Santa and a letter from the North Pole.
Feel Good
  • The Reagan High School choir had the opportunity to perform a song with the rock band Foreigner. Students sang the chorus to “I Want to Know What Love Is” during the concert at the Tanger Center for Performing Arts in Greensboro last week. (FOX8 WGHP)
Eat
  • Hosting family or friends for Thanksgiving? Pro tip: You’ll be doing plenty of cooking — let Lowes Foods help with some ready-to-go breakfasts and lunches. Looking at you, bagel tray.*
Shop
  • Have an active loved one on your shopping list? Upway delivers rigorously inspected, certified, and 99% pre-assembled ebikes from top brands (think: Specialized, Aventon, and Super73) directly to your doorstep. Get up to $1,200 off for Black Friday, and score free express shipping with code TREE.*
 
Health

The doctor will see you now

Novant Health’s new multispecialty clinic is now seeing patients
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Exam rooms with a view | Photo courtesy of Novant Health
Novant Health’s new multispecialty clinic is now open. It offers access to preventive and routine care in four different specialties, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

The nearly 1,600-sqft clinic is located in the North Ward, inside the new Generations Center (114 W. 30th St.). Joyce Mounce, Novant Health’s senior director of community medicine in the greater Winston-Salem area, says the location is strategic.

“Our goal for this new clinic is to not only make care more accessible in this area of town, but to also allow our team and patients to work more collaboratively with our community partners.”

The clinic will offer same-day sick care virtual appointments on weekdays. Specialty services are also offered in person — by appointment — on certain days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
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The Winston-Salem Collects app really comes in handy for me this time of year. I don’t have to guess when to take my trash, recycling, and yard waste carts to the curb (or, let’s be honest, watch for when my neighbors take theirs). I recommend downloading it so you can navigate holiday changes to some city services.
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