Dewey’s Bakery

• Cue the smell of those delicious pastries. The 95-year-old bakery first opened in the foothills of NC and was founded by immigrants from the European kingdom of Moravia. The thin Moravian cookies are a delicacy and can be enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea. Be warned, they are so good you may fly through them in one sitting.

Texas Pete

• This ain’t Texas, ain’t no hold ‘em. Queen Bey got the memo. This famous red pepper sauce was made in Winston-Salem circa 1929. Today, Garner Foods operates at the $20 million warehousing and distribution center on Lansing Drive. Did you know it’s the third best-selling hot sauce in the country?

Krispy Kreme

• Folks have been chowing down on Krispy Kreme’s fluffy, yeast-based doughnuts since Vernon Rudolph concocted them for his small, Old Salem-based coffee shop in 1937.

• Zumba Gold Fitness Class | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Generations Center | Free | Adults of all ages can learn low-impact Latin and international rhythms during the beginner’s class.
• Winston-Salem Dash vs. Brooklyn Cyclones | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $13-$53 | Every Tuesday, the first 250 fans through the gates of Truist Stadium will receive a free Winston-Salem Pint Glass as a keepsake from the 2024 season.*

• Community Day: Coworking | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Flywheel Coworking | Free, RSVP | Take a tour of the space, network with fellow Flywheel community members, and enjoy a light lunch on the house.

• Hook and Hang Crochet/Knit Club | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | D.O.S.E. Artist Collective | Free | Grab your yarn and get crafty with other crochet enthusiasts, whether you are a seasoned pro or a first timer.

• Funk Soul Food and Music Festival | Friday, Aug. 30 | 5 p.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds | $40 | Hear artists Baby Funk, P-Funk Connection, and Paul Anthony’s soulful music.

• A new bakery on South Hawthorne Road is coming soon. The owners of Ginger Bread Man Bakery told WStoday city editors they plan to open next to Ardmore Coffee in September.

• You can now grab a bottle of handcrafted medieval alcohol at a newly opened shop on North Cherry Street. The Wandering Sun Meadery serves traditional and flavored meads to patrons seven days a week. (Triad Business Journal)

• Hitting the road for the holiday weekend? Experts say it’s best to start your drive on Thursday or Friday before Labor Day to beat heavy traffic. If you’re planning on flying, here’s what you need to know to navigate PTI like a pro. (WFMY 2 News)

• The Bethesda Center for the Homeless plans to return to its daytime operations on weekdays after receiving $70,000 from the city. The shelter had previously cut its hours due to lack of funding. (Winston-Salem Journal)

• Seven older adults received recognition for their impact in Forsyth County during the 7 over 70 awards reception. This is the first time the cohort of awardees are all women. Nominations for the 2025 class will open in the spring. (WXII 12 News)

• A $4 million federal grant will fund a new apprenticeship program in NC public schools. The money will support students in fields such as manufacturing, clean energy, early childhood education, health care, and information technology. (WFDD)

• If you’re like us, you’re ready for cozy fall treats. The second the heat breaks, we’re making pumpkin pie spice lattes and easy apple turnovers. We can smell the kitchen already.*

• Face to Face’s season opens on Sept. 11 with Peyton Manning, moderated by CBS sports commentator Tracy Wolfson. And, yes, we’re excited about this pairing — one of Wolfson’s most famous sideline interviews was with Manning after his 2016 Super Bowl win. Get tix so you don’t miss the unforgettable discussion.*

• Small business owners, financial hurdles should never stand in the way of your success. Visit BusinessLoans.com to compare personalized financing offers + unlock funding to fuel your goals.*

1. Free parking downtown
2. More sidewalks
3. $500 rent forever
4. Unlimited funds to shop local
5. Better traffic flow on I-40