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Help give families “a home away from home” | Ronald McDonald House Charities of Piedmont Triad has given families with children in local hospitals a free place to stay for 40 years. Here’s how you can support its mission.
Asked
Asked
How do you like to support local organizations?
A. I enjoy giving my time by volunteering B. I share my treasure with monetary donations C. I give my talent by serving in leadership roles D. I attend events that support their mission
Community Scan Day | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Forsyth County Central Library | Free | Bring up to three photographs, documents, or other heirlooms to digitize to preserve your personal history.
Treat Trail | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Bolton Park | Free | Dress up and collect candy from local vendors — NCMA Winston-Salem will be handing out free tote bags and art kits.
Pups in the Park with West End Mambo | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 2-5 p.m. | Triad Park Amphitheater, Kernersville | Free | Bring your leashed four-legged companion for an afternoon of classic salsa music and food for purchase.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County CROP Hunger Walk | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 1:30 p.m. | Corpening Plaza | Donations accepted | Lace up your sneakers and get moving to raise money for three organizations working to end hunger.
Plan Ahead
Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership Annual Meeting | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 8 a.m. | Salem Ballroom, Benton Convention Center | Free | Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, hear what’s ahead downtown, and celebrate winners of the Downtown Excellence Awards.
A Foot On Both Logs In The River: Artists as Writers and Curators | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Scales Fine Arts Center, Wake Forest University | Free | Join three multidisciplinary art workers to discuss how they navigate the current creative and economic demands on artists.
Early voting is underway in Forsyth County. Cast your ballot in the 2024 election at any of the 18 early voting sites today, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tomorrow, Oct. 20 between 1 and 5 p.m. Use our guide to find your sample ballot and prep for the polls.
Eat
Explore local restaurants or new menu items you’ve been eyeing — it’s Eat Drink Triad Restaurant Week. Nearly 20 restaurants in Winston-Salem are participating in the event highlighting locally owned restaurants through tomorrow, Oct. 20.
Try This
Look up. One of the most beautiful meteor showers of the year will make an appearance Sunday, Oct. 20 through Monday, Oct. 21. You can watch orionids after midnight until just before dawn in the morning — here are three places to stargaze around Winston-Salem.
Concert
The American jam band Goose will perform at LJVM Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 25 to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Proceeds from the show will go towards food, supplies, and fresh water delivered to the heart of Swannanoa, NC — tickets are $42+.
Travel
Planning a trip to the mountains? More than 600 roads in Western NC reopened to the public while some remain closed. NCDOT officials urge people to use these roads for essential travel needs or to respond to recovery efforts in WNC. (WXII 12 News)
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Aware Hot Yoga would feel. Find your flex at these local gyms and wellness studios.
Travel
Want to make sure your next vacation your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to Piedmont Triad International Airport for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.
Regional
If you’re a Winstonian, you know Ebert Road is pronounced EBB-ert, not EE-bert. Here are all the unwritten rules locals should know about the city, according to WStoday readers.
City Guide
City Guide
Winston-Salem’s hollywood signs
When you see this building, you know you’re in the Twin City. | Photo by @tim_hutch
We have 10 of the most recognizable Winston-Salem landmarks that are not only easy to remember, but they’ll also get you where you need to go in a jiffy.
Wells Fargo Center Address: 100 N. Main St. Nearby: City Hall, downtown
Built in 1995 as Wachovia Bank’s new headquarters, the skyscraper is known for being the tallest and the most recognizable of the Winston-Salem skyline. Its shape has been the target of jokes through the years (we’re looking at you, Conan O’Brien) but the architect said it was meant to resemble a rose about to bloom.
Green Street Pedestrian Bridge Address: South Green Street Nearby: Salem Parkway, Truist Stadium
The bridge connects the West Salem neighborhood and the north side of downtown. It was built as part of the Business 40 Improvement Project and received national recognition for its design — Roads and Bridges magazine named it the No. 2 bridge in North America in 2021.
If you’re still looking for ways to support hurricane relief efforts in Western NC, you can drop off items at Reynolda Village’s Donation Drive-Through event today, Oct. 19 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Follow the signs once you drive through the main entrance — volunteers will unload the items so you don’t have to get out of your car.
