• Cin Cin Burger Bar | “Sugar Cookie Martini” combines Baileys, vodka, milk, whipped cream, sugar cookie, and sprinkles | “Jack Frost” contains Bacardi, Malibu, coconut milk, lime juice, simple syrup, and a drop of blue food coloring
• Downtown Grille | “Pomegranate Spritz Cocktail” combines gin, lime, Kaffir lime, pomegranate, simple syrup, soda splash, and thyme | “Apple Cider Bellini” is made with vodka, mulled spiced cider, and a champagne float

• East of Texas | “Winter Flower Margarita” combines Reposado tequila, elderflower liqueur, Aperol, lime, and simple syrup | “Candy Cane Martini” combines Tito’s vodka, house-made white chocolate mocha, peppermint schnapps & Baileys, and is rimmed with candy cane sprinkles.
• The Remedy | “GIN’gerBread Old Fashioned” combines Chemist cask-aged gin, gingerbread, and vanilla rye | “Winter Wonderland” is made up of Blanco tequila, white cranberry, and coconut.

• Belly Dancing for Beginners | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 10:30 a.m. | Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville | Free | Get your shimmy on and learn the basics of belly dancing with other participants — recommended for ages 55+, but all ages are welcome.

• The BЯeаkdОwИ | Friday, Dec. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | INBTWN, 606 Trade St., Winston-Salem | Free | Join an experimental electronic music jam session with featured artist Isolation.
• Merry & Bright Flower Night | Friday, Dec. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Camel City Coffee, 110 Oakwood Dr., Ste. F, Winston-Salem | $60 | Take part in a guided DIY floral Christmas workshop — enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks, and music while getting in the holiday spirit.

• Big Book Sale | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem | Free | Fill a bag with books, CDs, books, and more — profits will benefit library services and programs.

• National Theatre Live: Othello | Sunday, Dec. 10, Thursday, Dec. 14 | Times vary | a/perture Cinema, 311 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | $12-$18 | Watch a new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, filmed live on the Lyttleton stage of the National Theatre.

1. Sport Hoodie: This top-seller is almost sold out.
2. The Anson performance polo: It’s rated five stars by 99% of customers.
3. The Sully quarter zip: Many of these colors match up with The Anson colors for a coordinated, layered look.

• The first tenants of Metropolitan Village will begin moving in next week. The flats in the mixed-use development in East Winston will range in price between $550 and $1,200 per month, depending on a tenant’s income — the grand opening date is scheduled in late July 2024. (Triad Business Journal)

• The Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission (HRC) is looking for a member to serve on the board. Applicants must be Winston-Salem residents and demonstrate a strong background in historic preservation.

• Watch the beloved annual showing of “The Nutcracker” today through Sunday, Dec. 10. It will be the first time the cast performs outside city limits at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro — tickets start at $31.

• All Forsyth County Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, Dec. 8 for staff training. Libraries will reopen on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m.

• This evening marks the beginning of Hanukkah — the Jewish Festival of Lights. Celebrate with Temple Emmanuel (201 Oakwood Dr.) at the candlelighting service starting at 5:30 p.m.

• Got any social media skills? Bookmarks is hiring a part-time social media coordinator to help build the organization’s brand image. Applications are open until the position is filled.

• Ho Ho Ho! The man in red will make appearances at the Winston-Salem Mast General Store on Trade Street from 2 to 5 p.m. some weekends in December. Bring your camera for a photo op with Santa — pets are welcome too.

FedEx deadlines

• Wednesday, Dec. 13 | Ground economy
• Friday, Dec. 15 | 5-Day shipping
• Monday, Dec. 18 | 4-Day shipping
• Tuesday, Dec. 19 | 3-Day shipping (ground) + express saver
• Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 3-Day shipping (home) + 2-Day shipping (ground)
• Thursday, Dec. 21 | 2-Day shipping (home) + 1-day shipping (ground)
• Friday, Dec. 22 | 1-Day home delivery + same day

UPS deadlines

• Tuesday, Dec. 19 | UPS 3-Day Select
• Wednesday, Dec. 20 | UPS 2nd Day Air
• Thursday, Dec. 21 | UPS Next Day Air

United States Postal Service deadlines

• Saturday, Dec. 16 | USPS Ground Advantage + First-Class Mail
• Monday, Dec. 18 | Priority Mail
• Wednesday, Dec. 20 | Priority Mail Express