Senior Services is a nonprofit that helps older adults in need of care.|Photo by Senior Services Inc.
Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a health care enthusiast — there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 20+ ways to get involved in the Twin City.
If you want to help your neighbors in need
Samaritan Ministries | Help Winston-Salem’s only soup kitchen serve food from the kitchen daily.
Family Services of Forsyth County | Read to children, support teachers, and serve as event volunteers to help build healthy families.
Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful | Participate in clean-up events, beautification projects, and educational activities to keep our streets and neighborhoods looking fresh.
Gateway Nature Preserve | Whether you’re looking to plan events or like getting your hand dirty weeding and watering, your help keeps trails along Salem Creek beautiful and clean.
For natural-born teachers and mentors
Dress for Success Winston-Salem | Empower women to achieve economic independence through providing resume feedback, networking skills, or donating business clothes.
LEAD Girls of NC | Facilitate discussions to empower young middle school girls at select campuses during the school year.
Hispanic League | Serve on the committee for initiatives like Fiesta! or facilitate educational programs for Hispanic students in Forsyth County.
Paw-stume Party | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Georgia E. Taylor Neighborhood Center | Free, RSVP | Bring your paw-some dog friend dressed in their Halloween costume for a chance to win best dressed.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Book Club: “Beautyland” by Marie-Helene Bertino | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6 p.m. | NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem | Free | Join other curious readers and dive into a work of contemporary literary fiction about a young woman with extraterrestrial relatives who doesn’t feel at home on Earth.
The Art of The Scary Movie | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Blue Heron, High Point | Free | Get to know the art behind scary films and then have a good scare watching Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” during this month’s Live Well and Learn event series.*
Friday, Oct. 25
Big Backyard Movie Nights: “Hotel Transylvania” | Friday, Oct. 25 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Crossnore Communities for Children | Free | Watch an ordinary human unwittingly crash a birthday party at Count Dracula’s lavish resort — bring your own chairs, blankets, and meals/snacks.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Boo! at Bethabara | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Historic Bethabara Park | Free | Listen to spooky music and tales, go on a ghost walk, play games, and make crafts.
Plan Ahead
Cheers! for Brenner Children’s Hospital 2024 | Friday, Nov. 15 | 7 p.m. | Millennium Center | $150+ | Support local kids by partying for a good cause at Brenner Children’s Hospital’s annual fundraiser, featuring an elegant seated dinner, specialty cocktails, auctions, and silent disco.*
A Rhode-Island based company plans to open its first North American specialized sterile medical packaging facility in Winston-Salem. Nelipak Corporation plans to invest ~$30 million in the Twin City and will occupy the lot at 475 Enterprise Park Rd. (Triad Business Journal)
Civic
City officials will select five residents to serve two-year terms on the civil service board. Applicants must live in Winston-Salem and be registered to vote in Forsyth County. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Outdoors
Forsyth County officials broke ground for a new agricultural park at 7240 Doral Dr. in Tobaccoville. Phase one of the park will include walking trails, a cooperative extension facility, a meeting center + an outdoor riding ring.
Announced
Crossnore Communities for Children named its first principal for its new charter school in Winston-Salem. Rashawn Grissom Meekins earned a bachelors degree from Winston-Salem State University and a masters from Salem College. The charter school will open to grades K-4 in August 2025
Shop
Scout for discounted art supplies, machinery, and tools during Sawtooth’s indoor yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All profits from the sale will benefit studio supplies and programs.
Edu
The Winston-Salem Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to increase and maintain a racially diverse teacher workforce. The grant will allow the district to provide training and supplies needed for their in-person meetings.
Travel
For a limited time, save up to 50% on a AAA Membership — and add an additional driver for free or at a discounted rate. Members access AAA Roadside Assistance 24/7/365, plus savings on flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, and more with AAA Travel. Join AAA before this deal ends.*
Featured Deal
Head to the place where summer never ends this winter with The Seagate’s 5th Night Free special. Be among the first to experience the reimagined property at Delray Beach, FL (psst: see photos here) and get a fifth night free plus two free poolside cocktails. Use code WINTER to snag the deal.*
Home
They say, “The best defense is a good offense.” We disagree. The best defense is a fence, which protects your home and adds value to your property. Explore 8+ fencing options + imagine the fencabilities.*
Finance
It’s time to take a break from your high-interest debt. For one of the longest no-interest periods on a balance transfer card experts have seen in a while,check this out.*
Count how many buildings you can identify in this photo.|Photo by WStoday
It takes a community to build a village city. Throughout the month of October, you can share your thoughts on the city’s current strategic plan and give local leaders a blueprint for the next 24-48 months.
Winston-Salem residents can provide feedback about city services and community investments to address poverty and economic issues. You can also help design strategies to strengthen communities around the Twin City. Focus areas include topics like economic vitality, diversity, livable neighborhoods, quality transportation, and safer communities.
Today at Sprague Street Community Center, 1350 E. Sprague St.
Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Carl Russell Community Center, 3521 Carver School Rd.
Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Polo Park Community Center, 1850 Polo Rd.
Elected city leaders will take this feedback to craft priorities. This process happens every four years.
The Buy
The Buy
This 4-in-1 car charger. It plugs into your car’s auxiliary power outlet and includes retractable USB-C and Lightning cables as well as USB-C and USB-A ports so you can charge up to four devices at once.
If you remember the photo I shared last week, it was Muddy Creek Greenway which is right next to Jamison Park and across Meadowlark Middle School. Thanks to one of our readers Susan H., for bringing this to our attention. Check out these other trails around the Twin City.
