The result

How funding will be allocated

• $504,000 — Greenway wayfinding signage | These signs will notify pedestrians they’re on the right path, including destinations and distance/time.

• $1,600,000 — Salem Parkway Multi-use Path West | Connection between Peters Creek Parkway and Truist Stadium to Wake Baptist Hospital (around Laughlin Avenue).
• $800,000 — Salem Parkway controlled access street lighting upgrades | Along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive exit off to Highway 421, westward towards Silas Creek Parkway.
  “This will serve as an LED light replacement on the lights over Salem Parkway, which will improve visibility for drivers.” Staszak said.

When will we see this happen?

• The Black Wall Street Experience | Monday, Feb. 19 | 12-2 p.m. | Sparq, 486 N. Patterson Ave, second floor, Winston-Salem | Free | Join the conversation to build a stronger, more inclusive community + gain valuable insights and feedback on the Black Wall Street Forward initiative.

• High-Performance Manufacturing Event | Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | 3330 Shorefair Dr. NW, Winston-Salem | $25-$30 | Network with other professionals in the field + learn about the latest trends and advancements in the industry.
• Juggling Work, Home, and Caregiving | Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 5:30-6:45 p.m. | Highland Presbyterian Church, Activity Building, 2381 Cloverdale Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Learn about strategies for balancing the demands of working while also caring for a family member or an elder.

• Trivia Night | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Small Batch Beer Co., 241 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem | Free | Show off your knowledge, get bragging rights + win a prize.

• Comedy for a Cause — Open Mic Night | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 8-10 p.m. | ROAR, 633 N. Liberty St., Winston-Salem | Free | Whether you tell a few jokes or laugh from the audience, your donation provides funds for self-esteem workshops at local high schools.

• A new power substation is in the works after Duke Energy purchased more than 30 acres of land at 846 Young Acres Farm Rd., near Ransom Road in Winston-Salem. The land sold for $1.73 million and construction will likely start in the next five years. (Triad Business Journal)

• A mobile bar cart is coming to Winston-Salem. Sip Social Winston serves craft mocktails, cocktails, and other alcoholic beverages and will be available to rent for special events.

• Learn the art of quilting during Delta Arts Center’s Monday Mixer today, Feb. 19. Bring your quilting project to the center on New Walkertown Road from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. — exhibiting artist Shawnaizja Simmons will talk about different patterns.

• Dive into Old Salem’s Living Legacies Series focused on the impact of Black culture and heritage through art on Thursday, Feb. 29. Hear from keynote speaker Maya Brooks from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Gray Auditorium in the Visitor Center (900 Old Salem Rd.).

• Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education is expected to vote on a new policy about the use of cell phones by students during school hours later this year. A few board members raised concerns that the current policy is not uniform — if approved, the change will apply to next school year. (Winston-Salem Journal)

• Crossnore Communities for Children helps vulnerable children reclaim, rebuild, and reimagine the essential belief in a safe, dependable home. Their “Promise of Home” campaign includes support for Bridging Families© — a new and innovative approach to foster care with the goal of reuniting families. Learn more + see how you can help.*

• You’ve got 20 minutes to make and eat your lunch before your next meeting. Enter: Greek grilled chicken wraps. Filled with Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and marinated artichoke hearts, they’re delicious + nutritious. Pro tip: Use a sliced Chicken Kitchen’s pulled rotisserie chicken to save time.*