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WStoday: Kernersville Recreation Center outside of Winston-Salem

The Recreation Center is located at 125 E. Bodenhamer St. | Photo via Town of Kernersville

After more than 45 years of planning, the town of Kernerville is awaiting a new arrival. Located ~20 minutes outside of Winston-Salem, the Kernersville Community Recreation Center will serve as a gathering place — not only for the community, but also for regional tourists.

Ernie Pages, Parks and Recreation Director with the town of Kernersville, told City Editor Kellina the total cost came to $18.3 million, a $5.9 million increase from its original allocated budget. The need for a new center was first identified in June 1979, but due to circumstances, plans took decades to turn into construction.

“Those challenges came in the form of economic recessions, project priorities (such as roads, utilities, and infrastructure), and in some instances either the building layouts or the potential sites themselves weren’t a good fit,” Pages said.

WStoday: An aerial view of the Kernersville Recreation and Event Center — Crews are working on the internal framing and finishing touches.
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Photo by Kernersville Parks & Recreation via Facebook

Town officials held the site’s groundbreaking in June 2023 at 1020 Shields Rd., within the Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex. Weather has delayed construction, but the parking lot has been graded and final touches of the center are still in the works.

The town implemented feedback from the community through focus group meetings, interactive kiosks workshops, and public engagement sessions to build the new recreation center.

Once complete, the two-level building will feature the following:

Large classrooms + a multipurpose room
Three large gyms (for all court sports) + a dance/fitness room
An elevated walking track + a concession stand
An outdoor classroom + office space

WStoday: rendering of Kernersville recreation center lobby area — The two-level building features three basketball courts and six volleyball courts.
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Photo courtesy of the town of Kernersville

The Recreation and Event Center is currently working on expanding the building to host indoor events as well as an indoor meeting space. The center will serve as an indoor tournament facility for youth sports on weekends and will be open to all Forsyth County residents for free during “open gym” hours (which would be whenever a competition isn’t scheduled).

The ribbon cutting is scheduled to take place Dec. 6, with planned programming starting January 2025.

Events

Friday, March 22

The B-Sides (All Stars) | Friday, March 22 | 7-10 p.m. | Joymongers Barrel Hall, 480 W. End Blvd., Winston-Salem | Free entry | The seven-piece band will perform covers of album from artists like Creedence, Clapton, the Stones, Van Morrison, and more.

Saturday, March 23

Take a Walk in the Park Day | Saturday, March 23 | 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Miller Park, 400 Leisure Ln., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Explore the park, learn about its history and that of the surrounding neighborhood.
Wild in Ardmore: Gardening with Native Plants for Life and Beauty | Saturday, March 23 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Highland Presbyterian Church, 2380 Cloverdale Ave. NW, Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | See several native plants that are suitable for your yard + learn how and why they enhance beauty and support biodiversity.
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office: Women’s Open House | Saturday, March 23 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Forsyth County Public Safety Center, 301 N. Church St., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Women can explore a career in law enforcement through in-person demos from the S.W.A.T. team, K9 unit, use of force simulator, and more.

Sunday, March 24

Drink and Draw | Sunday, March 24 | 3 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing, 826 Angelo Bros. Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Let your creative juices flow and doodle your chosen project with others while enjoying local beer — bring your own materials.
Easter Egg Hunt | Sunday, March 24 | 12-4 p.m. | Howlin’ at the Moon Bakery, 1151 Canal Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Win prizes, take photos with the Easter Bunny, and see adoptable dogs at this event for the whole family — vendors will also be on site.

Monday, March 25

Mimosas Under the Full Moon | Monday, March 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Pink Moon Cafe, 848 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem | Free | Bring your drums + tambourines and sip mimosas under the full moon during the drum circle event.

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News Notes

Sports

The historic Bowman Gray Stadium, located on South Martin Luther King Junior Drive is now a NASCAR property. The organization acquired ownership of the racing track from Winston-Salem Speedway and will manage operations in partnership with the city of Winston-Salem through Dec. 2050. (WXII 12 News)

Closing

Ted’s Famous Chicken in Lewisville is saying goodbye after 24 years of serving in the community. The restaurant will close on Saturday, March 30 after the owners chose to retire. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Biz

Property and business owners in the Downtown Winston-Salem Business Improvement District can receive up to $5,000 to make their storefronts more beautiful. Applications for the Street Level Improvement Matching Grant (SLIM) must be submitted by April 15 at 5 p.m.

Announced

Get your blanket ready for Picnic in the Park at Bailey Park, starting Wednesday, April 10. Expect local food trucks, live music from local musical artists, and lots of sunshine during the events from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Plan Ahead

Calling all anime fans. Benton Convention Center (301 W. 5th St.) will host the Triad Anime Con from Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31. The three-day convention will feature a dealers’ room, video showings, an artist alley, a game room, a cosplay contest, and more — registration is required.

Edu

Forsyth Technical Community College and Salem College are joining forces to save students money. Starting this May, Forsyth Tech graduates will have the option to pursue an undergraduate degree at Salem College while paying the same tuition they paid at Forsyth Tech.

Real Estate

A portion of Novant Health’s campus will soon belong to the Village of Clemmons. Councilmembers plan to purchase the12-acre lot of land adjacent to the Village Point Greenway and Fishing Pier for $2.24 million to preserve the open space and enhance community recreational activities. (Triad Business Journal)

Job

Got what it takes to advocate for the oldest Moravian community site in Winston-Salem? Historic Bethabara Park is hiring tour guides and an education coordinator. Search for those titles once you’re on the government career website to see the job postings and apply.

Sports

RJ Reynolds’ High School basketball coach Billy Martin will retire at the end of the season. Coach Martin brought home 260 wins at Reynolds over his 19-year career, including guiding the Demons to three conference tournament championships. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Outdoors

Organizers with the Great American Cleanup have updated the time of the event tomorrow, March 23, based on the chance for rain. The cleanup will go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in over 15 locations across the city. Email George Stilphen to register and choose your location.

Eat

Perfect for a healthy lunch on the go, this fun alternative to a traditional sandwich is perfect for a spring park picnic. Pro tip: Mix it up by using flavored cream cheese or even creamy Boursin as the spread. Recipe this way.*

Finance

If your last credit card bill sent a chill down your spine, it might be time for a balance transfer. For that, The Ascent recommends these four cards with 0% APR for up to 18 months. (You could have almost two years to avoid interest charges on qualifying balance transfers.)*

Drink

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WStoday: final round of 2024 coffee shop bracket

Almost at the finish line.... decide who takes the grand title home. | Graphic by 6AM City

Welcome back to our WStoday coffee shop bracket, where we’re asking you to determine the best coffee shop in the Twin City.

After our second round of votes, there are two “teams” left:

Louie and Honey’s Kitchen and Ardmore Coffee | The mother/daughter team that runs Louie and Honey’s Kitchen has built a business in West End that is known for its European food trends and scratch-made dishes. You’ll find people working and chatting in the cafe. Ardmore Coffee is run by a duo of college students and is located in the heart of the historic Ardmore neighborhood — it’s known for its cozy vibes to work, study, and hang out.

Ready to choose our final winner? Cast your vote.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kellina

From the editor

City Editor Cambridge and I went to Quanto Basta for dinner this week. It was my first time there — I was in love with the atmosphere, the food, and the staff was so lovely. The food tastes just as amazing as the food I had in Italy earlier this year. Shout out to Rob for being a wonderful server. I highly recommend this spot if you’re planning a date night.

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