Warmer weather is on its way — it’s time to enjoy the fresh air and prep for spring + summer gatherings, both indoor and outdoor. | Photos provided by Wayfair
Recently moved or using spring cleaning as an excuse to finally finish off that one room you just haven’t gotten around to? If either of these are you, or you’ve just had your eye on a big piece of furniture or new kitchen appliance for a while, your time has come.
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The deets on discounts
Shopping for a specific category? With savings ranging, here’s a breakdown of some of the discounted categories we’re pulling from to spruce up our space:
A. Outdoor furniture B. Kitchen products and appliances (think: Le Creuset, Cuisinart, and KitchenAid) C. Table + drinkware for entertaining D. Home décor
City Council Meeting | Monday, May 6 | 6-8 p.m. | City Council Chamber, City Hall, 101 N. Main St., Winston-Salem | Free | City Council will vote on a new Winston-Salem Transit Authority service provider contract, affordable housing funding resolutions, and other items.
Tuesday, May 7
“The Last Comics on Earth: Too Many Villains” Release | Tuesday, May 7 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Bookmarks, 634 W. 4th St., Ste. 110, Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Celebrate Max Brallier’s latest graphic novel release with activities, a presentation from the author, and a book signing.
“March Madness” | Tuesday, May 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Salem Square, 649 S. Main St., Winston-Salem | Free | Listen to Salem Band’s first performance of the summer concert series with pre-concert music by the band’s Flute Ensemble.
Picnic in the Park | Wednesday, May 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Bring your dinner or grab it on site while enjoying Americana, country, and rock ‘n’ roll tunes from Greensboro songwriter Ashley Virginia.
Thursday, May 9
Think Tank of Forsyth County | Thursday, May 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Small Business Center, Forsyth Technical Community College, 525 Vine St., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Entrepreneurs and business owners can meet up to swap ideas and learn from each other.
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Biz
Forsyth County Commissioners approved $944,006 in economic incentives for John Deere Kernersville LLC. The company is considering building a new 380,000-sqft building on its Kernersville campus to make excavators, a $73 million investment that would create at least 151 new jobs. (Triad Business Journal)
Opening
Sushi Rosé will celebrate its grand opening weekend on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. The restaurant at 247 E. 5th St. will serve Japanese-Peruvian cuisine.
Trivia
How much do you know about the history of the Twin City? Test your knowledge at the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission’s trivia night today, May 6. The event at Wise Man Brewing (826 Angelo Bros. Ave.) is free and open to the public — the game starts at 7:30 p.m.
Eat
Mother’s Day is just days away. Use our brunch guide to choose from 20+ restaurants and plan the perfect day for your loved ones.
Winstonian
Mount Tabor High School junior Shamarius “Snook” Peterkin is ranked as the No. 19 best wide receiver in the US and the sixth-best player in NC. The 6-ft-2 player has already been offered scholarships to play for nearly 20 universities, but hasn’t decided yet where he’ll take his talents. (FOX8 WGHP)
Regional
A family of red wolves is expanding at the NC Zoo in Asheboro. Two male and two female offspring were born in late March as part of the zoo’s breeding program. The critically endangered animals aren’t visible to the public yet, but the zoo did release some photos to show them off. (WFMY News 2)
Edu
One semester, two semesters, two years, Associates degree, certificate, diploma, in-person, online, hybrid — Phew. The educational paths + career options are plentiful at Forsyth Tech. Need help finding the program that’s right for you? Give their Program & Course Finder a try.*
Cause
Tomorrow, May 7, 100+ local eateries are participating in Crisis Control Ministry’s Hope du Jour — an annual fundraiser where local food and beverage establishments donate 10% of their proceeds to community assistance programs all day. Where to dine out for a cause.*
Legacy Stables and Events is located at 4151 Thomasville Rd. | Photo by WStoday
Throw on your best pair of heels and get ready for a night of fun for a good cause. The inaugural Wine, Women & Shoes event will blend fashion with compassion on Thursday, May 9.
Proceeds from the party benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities Piedmont Triad. For 40 years, the organization at 419 S. Hawthorne Rd. has provided families a comfortable + affordable place to stay while their children receive medical treatment at local hospitals.
The event is happening at Legacy Stables and Events. It starts at 5:30 p.m. Attendees can expect to:
Taste wine from top winemakers
Shop at a boutique marketplace
Watch a fashion show
Walk away with a chic swag bag
One guest will also be crowned “Best in Shoe”, so you’ll want to dress to impress. Tickets to the shopping event start at $125. They’re available for purchase until tomorrow, May 7 — or until they sell out.
Lume Acidified Body Wash, which is supposed to remove odor better than soap thanks to its key ingredient: mandelic acid. Choose from scents like clean tangerine or go unscented for sensitive skin types.
I had the opportunity to enjoy a special dinner at Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen and Bar last week and the honey jalapeno shrimp hushpuppies were outstanding. I also received a copy of Chef Tim Grandinetti’s cookbook “Soulful Harvest” and can’t wait to make some of his recipes. You can get your hands on a copy at the restaurant on North Spring Street.
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