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A day on, not a day off

Local ways to help your neighbors this MLK Day
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Volunteering can teach and inspire the next generation. | Photo by Lauren Olinger, Red Cardinal Studio via Wake Forest University
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January — this year that will fall on Monday, Jan. 15. It is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service, which is why you might hear the phrase “a day on, not a day off” associated with the day of remembrance.

If you’re looking for ways to serve your neighbors in honor of Dr. King’s work, consider these local opportunities:

MLK Jr. Keynote Symposium | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Forsyth Tech, Robert L. Strickland Center Auditorium, 2100 Silas Creek Pkwy. | Local restaurateurs Stephanie Tyson and Vivian Joiner will participate in a moderated discussion on their journey as Black entrepreneurs.

40th MLK Jr. Birthday Celebration | Monday, Jan. 15 | 7 -9 p.m. | Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. | Bring three non-perishable food donations to this event presented by NC Black Repertory Company. Donations will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina.

United Way of Forsyth County Day of Service | Monday, Jan. 15 | Times vary |Ashley Academy, 1647 NE Ashley School Cir. | Clean up the elementary school’s greenhouse, stock the food pantry, or sort and organize the clothing pantry to benefit families and students.

Annual MLK Day Read-In | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Winston-Salem State University | Volunteers will serve as reading buddies to guide elementary-age children through educational activities centered on Dr. King’s work. Volunteer registration is open through Friday, Jan. 12.

Looking for other ways to get involved? Check out more local volunteer opportunities.

How will you spend your day of service? Let us know.
 
Events
Thursday, Jan. 11
  • January Movie Night | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | a/perture Cinema, 311 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | $10-$12.50 | Join the a/perture monthly movie club for a showing of “Poor Things” and a discussion after the screening.
Friday, Jan. 12
Saturday, Jan. 13
  • Cooking Together: Pizza (Adult + Child Class) | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 12-2 p.m. | Southern Home & Kitchen, 200 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem | $162 | Learn how to make perfect pizza dough and bake a pie with your favorite toppings to enjoy together.
  • Make Your Own Shower Steamers | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Dog-eared Coffee Company, 6770 River Center Dr., Clemmons | $42 | Learn how to make your own shower steamer using all-natural ingredients — tickets include mimosas, light hors d’oeuvres, and materials.
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • Northcliffe Forest Apartments (near the intersection of University Parkway and North Point Boulevard) is under new ownership. The 288-unit complex was sold in late December for nearly $30 million. (Triad Business Journal)
Award
  • The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem earned five honors from the 2023 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards. The community theater group won the top award for choreography, costume design, direction of a musical, music direction + orchestra performance, and scenic design. (BroadwayWorld)
Shop
  • Find local wedding vendors to help make your big day special at Robert Hall on Saturday, Jan. 20. The Wedding Open House is free to attend from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., registration required.
Arts
  • West Salem Art Hotel (912 Albert St.) will host its first exhibition by local painter Clarence Hines on Thursday, Jan. 18. Works will be on display in the new gallery space on the second floor of the hotel — times TBA.
Sports
  • Single game tickets to Winston-Salem Dash games this season go on sale Friday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. Opening Day at Truist Stadium is Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. against the Greensboro Grasshoppers.
Travel
  • Breeze Airways will offer nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego beginning April 30. The low-fare airline will also add nonstop service to Westchester County, NY beginning May 3. (Winston-Salem Journal)
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Theater

Prepare to give a standing ovation

Red Door Drama Society to present first play in Winston-Salem
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Practice makes for perfect performances. | Photo courtesy of Red Door Drama Society
A new community theater group will stage its first production in Winston-Salem later this month. You can see Red Door Drama Society present “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” at Reynolds Place Theatre on Jan. 20 and Jan. 21.

The play, penned by Kate DiCamillo, will use both live and recorded music to tell the story of Edward, a toy rabbit whose adventures take him to the bottom of the ocean and through 1920s and 1930s America.

Red Door Drama Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 2023 to give young actors more opportunities to perform on stage. Showtimes are 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20 and 1 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21.

The production is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $16 for children + seniors and $19 for adults. They are available online or at the box office before the show.
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From the editor
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at Wake Forest University on Oct. 12, 1962. Two years later he returned to Winston-Salem on April 13, 1964 and delivered a sermon at Goler Metropolitan AME Church. Many people who heard him speak have since died, but The Winston-Salem Journal recorded their first-hand accounts in 2008. I found their recollections powerful to read.
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