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• Breast Cancer Special Event | Tuesday, July 16 | 6 p.m. | Generations Center, 114 W. 30th St., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Connect with fellow patients and survivors, get information on breast cancer, and enjoy dinner.

• Blender Creations: Exploring Fruit Flavors | Wednesday, July 17 | 2-3 p.m. | Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Let your kids unleash their creativity to create the perfect summertime smoothie.

• Paw Crawl | Thursday, July 18 | 5-7 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing, 826 Angelo Bros. Ave., Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Bring your dog and socialize with other animal lovers to support Forsyth Humane Society.

• Night Paddles | Friday, July 19 | 8-10 p.m. | Salem Lake, 815 Salem Lake Rd., Winston-Salem | $15-$20 | Bring your own kayak, stand-up paddle board, or canoe, or rent a kayak and explore the lake as the sun sets.
• “Waitress” | Friday, July 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance, 1047 W. Northwest Blvd., Winston-Salem | $19-$21 | “It only takes a taste” to get hooked on this musical based on the 2007 film of the same name.

• Turning 10 Tomato Festival | Saturday, July 20 | 10 a.m. | Fair Share Farm, 3868 Transou Rd., Pfafftown | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the farm’s 10 years of business and tomatoes with live music, tours, local vendors, food trucks, and farm activities.

• Interim Forsyth County Commissioner Gray Wilson will be sworn in on Thursday, July 18 at 2 p.m. Wilson was appointed to serve the remainder of retired commissioner Dave Plyer’s term, which ends Dec. 2, 2024. You can stream the swearing-in on WSTV-13, YouTube, or Facebook.

• New Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Bonita Brown will live in a 5,380-sqft home on Coral Garden Lane. According to records, the Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc. paid $1.4 million for the property in northwestern Winston-Salem. (Winston-Salem Journal)

• Coleman Team is now the president and managing partner of Front Street Capital. His father, Robin Team, founded the commercial real estate development and investment company 40 years ago — he has moved into the role of chairman of the board of directors. (Triad Business Journal)

• The Granny Studio Urban Farm Store is open on the property of Mother’s Finest Urban Farm at 5309 Pineview Dr. The store offers wellness products, fresh produce, and food. It is currently open by appointment only — send an email to reserve time to shop. (Winston-Salem Journal)

• Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe at 206 Harvey St. in Hanestowne Village has closed its doors. The Texas-based chain restaurant opened in the space formerly occupied by Hickory Tavern in June 2023. (Winston-Salem Journal)

• The next farmers market at Foothills Brewing Tasting Room (3800 Kimwell Dr.) will feature 20+ vendors. The event is happening rain or shine on Sunday, July 21 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Looking for other places to shop fresh local goods? Check out our guide to area farmers markets.

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