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Sleigh it to the curb

How to recycle your Christmas tree in Winston-Salem

WStoday: Christmas tree disposal options in Winston-Salem

Recycled trees can be turned into mulch or compost which helps benefit the environment. | Photo by WStoday

If you opted for a live tree this holiday season, it might be time to take it down and get rid of it. We’ve gathered several options the city of Winston-Salem is offering to dispose of it.

Truck pickup

Residents in single-family homes inside city limits can put their Christmas trees at the curb for pickup during regular city brush collection. All decorations must be removed. Beware, the collection process may take several weeks.

Drop-off recycling

Those who live in apartments or outside city limits can take their Christmas trees to the following locations for recycling through Wednesday, Jan. 31. Look for signs designating drop-off spots at each location:

Crawford Park, 4226 Oak Ridge Dr.
Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd.
Hanes Park (tennis court parking lot), 625 West End Blvd.
Little Creek Recreation Center, 610 Foxcroft Dr.
Old Town Recreation Center (tennis court parking lot), 4550 Shattalon Dr.
Parkland Park (tennis courts), 1660 Brewer Rd.
Polo Park (swimming pool parking lot), 1850 Polo Rd.
Salem Lake (at the gate), 1001 Salem Lake Rd.
Sprague Street Recreation Center, 1350 E. Sprague St.
Winston Lake Park, 3535 Winston Lake Rd.

Yard waste disposal

If you want to drop off your Christmas tree on your own, you may do so at the following yard waste facilities free of charge through Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Overdale Yard Waste Facility, 4010 Old Milwaukee Ln., Winston-Salem
Forum 52 Yard Waste Facility, 180 Northstar Dr., Rural Hall

This option only applies to households. After that, regular disposal rates will be charged. For more information, call CityLink 311.

Events

Thursday, Jan. 4

Sound Bath Meditation | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 7-8 p.m. | Polo Park Community Center, 1850 Polo Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Unwind with the soothing sounds of crystals, Tibetan bowls, flutes, drums, and chimes in a meditative sound therapy session.

Friday, Jan. 5

Video Art at Vitrine Gallery | Friday, Jan. 5 | 7-10p.m. | Vitrine Gallery, 629 N. Trade St., Winston-Salem | Free | Join artist Tricia McKellar at the gallery and explore the video art exhibition featuring organic shapes, geometric devices, mirrors + blurs moving in a fast and slow pattern.
Open Play Pickleball | Friday, Jan. 5 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Oak Summit Park, 370 Oak Summit Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Whether you are a pro or a beginner, show up to the court to participate in the game with other players — for ages 18 and older.

Saturday, Jan. 6

Southside Branch Library’s Book Walk | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 10 a.m. | Cobblestone Farmers Market, 1007 Marshall St. SW, Winston-Salem | Free | Discuss “The Family Game” by Catherine Steadman during a leisure walk through Washington Park that loops back to the market — email to RSVP.

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News Notes

Transit

Electric and hybrid vehicle drivers will pay more to register their vehicles this year. Owners can expect to pay $180 until July, when the fee increases to $214 — a new law also establishes a new $90 annual registration fee for plug-in hybrid vehicles. (WXII 12 News)

Coming Soon

Fancy Groceries is expected to close its current location in Ardmore near the end of January. The clothing store’s new space on Trade Street will feature live music, a place to gather, and a line of women’s clothing.

Closed

Tap That Axe Throwing, located ~15 minutes outside of Winston-Salem, is permanently closed. The sport and recreation venue previously located in Clemmons will host a yard sale Saturday, Jan. 6 at 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct. in Suite 12.

Try This

Stuck with a gift you’re not a fan of? Bring it to the re-gifting event trade show at Project Space 411 (411 W. 4th St.) on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Come in with one wrapped gift and exchange it for another at 7 p.m.

Edu

Cook Literacy Model School ranked as the second highest growth in the state among 159 NC Restart Schools. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools says the elementary school’s achievement score has risen by 25.6 points since 2017 when the statewide program began.

Number

$40,000. That’s how much the City of Winston-Salem is spending to open a white flag shelter to help people experiencing homelessness. Funds will be used to provide meals and a warm place to stay when overnight temperatures are forecast to be at or below freezing. (Triad City Beat)

Fun Fact

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Eat

Resolved to eat a little healthier this year? Us, too. We’re cooking up this farro salad with artichokes to give us a kick start.*

Trivia

Give those brain cells a workout

Weekly trivia nights in Winston-Salem

WStoday: Weekly trivia nights at Small Batch in downtown Winston-Salem

Make friends — or frenemies at your next trivia outing. | Photo by @cmberreneabranding via smallbatchbeerco on Instagram

If you love hoarding tidbits of knowledge and testing it out, there are plenty of places you can show off your skills around Winston-Salem. In honor of National Trivia Day, here are five places to get your weekly trivia fix in the Twin City.

Radar Brewing Company, 216 E. 9th St., | Is there a better combo than tacos + trivia? Join the game on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and enjoy food from El Taco Vaquero food truck.

Joymongers Barrel Hall, 480 W. End Blvd., | Test your knowledge at four rounds of trivia on Tuesdays starting at 7:30 p.m. While you’re at it, order your meal from That Place in the West End.

Small Batch Beer Co., 241 W. 5th St., | Geeks Who Drink meet Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Themes change weekly.

Tucker’s Tap Yard, 1010 N. Liberty St. | Bring your dog to Tucker’s Trivia Thursdays at 7 p.m. Save your appetite for Taco El Amigo Mexican food.

Foothills Brewing Pub, 638 W. 4th St., | Join several rounds during Pub Trivia Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m.

Did we miss one? Let us know where you go for your weekly trivia.

Asked

Brush up for your next trivia round: Why is WS nicknamed the Camel City?

A. Because there’s a camel in our city
B. Because Winston-Salem residents love camels
C. Because it is named after a cigarette made by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
D. Because Winston-Salem hosted camel racing in the 19th century

Test your Camel City knowledge

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kellina

From the editor

I played tennis all throughout high school and still swing a racket recreationally with friends, but I really want to try pickleball this year to see what the hype is about. Thankfully our city has multiple courts to pick from.

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