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All City Council and council committee meetings are open to the public. | Photo by WStoday

If you have a vision for how our city or county should run, you have the power to voice your opinion to government officials. In honor of Civic Learning Week, we’re taking you back to Gov. 101 so you can learn ways to get involved.

Whether you have a concern, a suggestion, or a comment, public meetings are where you want to be. Here’s what you need to know before you show up.

What is the role of City Council?

City Council approves, denies, or puts on hold all ordinances, rules, and regulations adopted in the city. Think housing, development, transportation, and most decisions that affect the way our city operates. Council approves how money is distributed, and sets property taxes and user fees.

Who makes the decisions?

City Council is made up of eight elected council members, plus the mayor. Each member represents a designated ward within the city. There are various committees and commissions that operate beneath the guidance of City Council. You can join an advisory board or commission to help council members make important decisions.

How you can participate

City Council meetings take place in the Council Chamber at City Hall (101 N. Main St., Room 230), the first and third Mondays of the month at 6 p.m.

You can get a preview of what will be discussed the Friday prior to Monday meeting. If you’d like to speak during the meeting, you can talk to the City Clerk in the lobby outside of Council Chambers between 5:30 p.m. and 5:55 p.m. on the night of the meeting. You’re allowed to speak for up to three minutes. If you’re not able to attend in person, you can fill out the online form to submit your comment.

If you miss a meeting, you can revisit minutes that are posted online to learn what is discussed. You can also stream archived videos of past meetings on the city’s YouTube page.

Asked

How often do you attend City Council meetings?

A. I attend every meeting
B. I attend once or twice a month
C. I try to attend when I can
D. I’ve never been and have no interest in attending
E. I have not, but I’d like to attend in the future

(Civic) duties call

Events

Thursday, March 14

Fowl Ball: A Dance for Real Chickens | Thursday, March 14 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem | Free | Get your chickens in on the action and let them roam free in center field — the Dash will donate five chickens to a local food bank for every chicken that attends.
Operating Your Creative Businesses | Thursday, March 14 | 7 p.m. | The CMPND, 231 W. 4th St., Ste. 201, Winston-Salem | Free | Learn the ins and outs of turning your passion into a business.
National Pi Day | Thursday, March 14 | 5-7 p.m. | Miller Park Community Center, 400 Leisure Ln., Winston-Salem | Free | Participate in contests, challenges, STEAM activities, and games.

Friday, March 15

Colonial Dancing | Friday, March 15 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Learn the basic steps of dancing that originated from the 18th century in America.
International Trivia Night | Friday, March 15 | 7 p.m. | Viva Chicken, 3493 Burke Mill Rd., Winston-Salem | $20 | Round up your team and brush up on your knowledge — four rounds will include geography, global music, international sports, and world languages.

Saturday, March 16

Garden Sprouts: Cherry Blossom Tea | Saturday, March 16 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Reynolda Gardens, 100 Reynolda Village Way, Winston-Salem | Families with children aged 4-12 will spend the morning admiring and learning about cherry blossoms + enjoy hot tea with treats from Japanese, British, and Italian cultures.
Harlem Nights - A Charity Gala | Saturday, March 16 | 7-11 p.m. | Kimpton Cardinal Hotel, 51 4th St. E., Winston-Salem | $135 | Raise funds for Parenting Path Harlem Renaissance-inspired attire is recommended at this fundraiser for The Parenting PATH and the Jack & Jill Foundation.

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News Notes

Civic

More City Council news. Winston-Salem’s committee of the whole meetings have moved to Union Station (300 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.). City Council will discuss housing on Monday, March 18 and the city budget on Tuesday, March 19. Meetings both days start at 2 p.m. — they will not be televised but are open to the public. (Triad City Beat)

Closing

Kingz Downtown Market will close mid-April after 17 years. The owner of the market on Liberty Street made the decision himself to close after receiving complaints about cooking odors from upstairs tenants, and due to the business not recovering after the pandemic. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Talk

“Turn your passion into a paycheck” — that’s what guest speaker Chelsie Hart-Smith will discuss during the PowerHERful Luncheon at Sparq (486 N. Patterson Ave.) on Wednesday, March 27. RSVP to attend the free event from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Concert

Listen to the Winston-Salem Symphony and special guests perform music from an influential rock band on Saturday, April 6. “Never Break the Chain: The Music of Fleetwood Mac” is happening at RJ Reynolds Auditorium (301 N. Hawthorne Rd.) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.

Edu

The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program is accepting applications through May 2. Recipients will receive assistance with tuition, fees, and other educational costs, along with a monthly stipend. Get more information during a webinar today, March 14 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

State

Municipalities, counties, nonprofits, and other entities who meet requirements can apply to the Great Trails State program. The grant is designed to provide funding for new trail development and extension of existing trails in NC.

Eat

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Shop

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Environment

Get your floral fix

Gardening workshops in Forsyth County this Spring

WStoday: Gardening workshops in Forsyth County

Learn how to grow different types of tomatoes with Forsyth County gardening experts. | Photo by Leslie R.

If your love for gardening is evergreen, may we suggest a lily bit of knowledge? Forsyth County Cooperative Extension is hosting free workshops this month to help you nurture your garden — registration is encouraged.

Growing and Caring for Tomatoes | Saturday, March 16 | 9 a.m. | The Arboreteum at Tanglewood Park, 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons | Learn tips and tricks to growing tomato plants from seeds — space is limited.

Forsyth Creek Week: Composting ABC | Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville | Tuesday, March 19 | 12 p.m. | Learn how to layer food scraps and yard trimmings and apply compost to your garden and lawn.

Blackberry Pruning Workshop | Thursday, March 21 | 4-6 p.m. | 800 Jonestown Rd., Winston-Salem | Follow the steps of pruning + training blackberry vines to maximize plant health and longevity.

Blooming Pages: A Gardening Book Club | Thursday, March 28 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Paddison Memorial Library, 248 Harmon Ln., Kernersville | Discuss gardening techniques from the chosen book of the month.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kellina

From the editor

It’s Pi Day! Although I did not enjoy learning about the numerical significance of it in high school, I’ll still be celebrating by indulging on a key lime pie from Louie and Honey’s Kitchen as a treat to myself.

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