By the numbers

• -41% | Percent change in walking trips in North Carolina
• -46% | Percent change in walking trips in Greensboro-High Point
• 22 | Winston-Salem’s average score out of 100 on Walk Score’s walkability meter

Where to walk the walk

• Miller Park | In addition to its amphitheater, sports fields, and rec center, Miller Park has 1.5 combined miles of walking trails through the woods.
• Long Branch Trail | This 1.7-mile greenway is great way to stay active and see Innovation Quarter.
• Winston-Salem Strollway | Take a 1.2-mile mosey through the history of Winston-Salem, from Old Salem to First Street.
• Reynolda Village trail | Walk by shops, gardens, and Reynolda Museum of American Art, or enjoy the woodlands trail, all in just under four miles.

• Ask a Recruiter | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 2-3 p.m. | Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., 525 Vine St., Ste. 240, Winston-Salem | Free | Learn what employers are looking for in ideal candidates.
• Novant Health Hiring Event | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Charter Hall, 1st Floor, 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy., Winston-Salem | Free | Interview for positions like RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.

• Affirmations Workshop | Friday, Jan. 19 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | 18 Springs Community Healing Center, 2424 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem | $48 | Learn how to to talk to yourself in a positive way to accomplish your goals in 2024.
• Valentine Gnome Paint and Sip | Friday, Jan. 19 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Dog-eared Coffee Company, 6770 River Center Dr., Clemmons | $25-$45 | Paint an adorable gnome while sipping on your favorite drinks.

• “POTUS” by Selina Fillingre | Saturday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance, Ihrie Theatre, 650 W. 6th St., Winston-Salem | $19-$21 | See the satirical comedy about seven women who try to keep the US president out of trouble.

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• High-quality health services

• Weigh in on consolidated housing and the 2024-2025 community development plan today, Jan. 18. City staff and the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem will hold a public meeting at the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building at 6 p.m.

• The Powder Room Café will close this Saturday, Jan. 20 before rebranding and reopening in the spring. Details about the cafe’s new ownership have yet to be disclosed, but the change will include an expanded food an drink menu. Follow on socials for announcements.

• The $78 million Cloverdale Outpatient Surgery Center breaks ground today at 1 p.m. The long-awaited medical center will include eight operating rooms, plus a simulation operating room and robotic surgery training room. (Triad Business Journal)

• John Deere purchased 35 acres near Kernersville, where it announced last August that it would build an EV battery and charger manufacturing facility. The $1.275 million purchase is Deere’s third in Kernersville, totaling 56 acres and $6.325 million. (Triad Business Journal)

• Hey, neighbor. The New to Winston-Salem Club is back with its first get together of the year. New residents + locals looking to meet new people can head to East of Texas on Sunday, Jan. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. — and the next few Sundays, too — for mingling, guest speakers, crafts, and performances. RSVP.

• Indie Lens Pop-Up and RiverRun will host a free screening + discussion of “Razing Liberty Square” on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the Forsyth County Central Library. The documentary by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Katja Esson covers climate change, housing insecurity, and economic inequity.

• $666,336.30. That’s how much 25 years of retirement costs in Winston-Salem, according to a recent study by GOBankingRates. With similar averages across the Triad, that number falls within the top 10 cheapest metros for retirement of those surveyed. (FOX8 WGHP)

• The Winston-Salem Dash is hiring gameday staff for the 2024 season. Head to the Flow Club on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the job fair, or search open positions online.