Let’s say you’re looking to buy a new home in a Twin City neighborhood that you’re not completely familiar with. Or perhaps you have family members trying to figure out what’s near that local Airbnb they’re visiting soon.
An interactive map called “Close” helps determine if you can walk to specific destinations like supermarkets, parks, coffee shops, and schools in Winston-Salem — and how long those walks will take.
A local look
In this example, we’re looking at a block of the Ardmore neighborhood between Elizabeth and Rosewood avenues. We chose to look at this block’s distance from five destination types:
Parks | 8 minutes
Supermarkets | 10 minutes
Coffee shops | 10 minutes
Libraries | > 30 minutes
Public schools | 17 minutes
You can also add a number of other destinations like public transit stops, restaurants, bars, and gyms.
Thanksgiving 2024 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Butcher & Bull | $25+ | Save yourself the time in the kitchen and enjoy selections from a special menu.
Friday, Nov. 29
Christmas Concert with Cozy Crafting | Friday, Nov. 29 | 3-5 p.m. | Dabble Art Bar | $25 | Make Christmas crafts while listening to vocalist Diana Tuffin perform holiday hits live.
Saturday, Nov. 30
4th Annual Merry Maker Market | Friday, Nov. 29-Saturday, Nov. 30 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, Kernersville | Free | Shop small for gifts and grab a meal from food trucks on site.
Sunday, Dec. 1
A Tale of Two Journeys | 3-5 p.m. | Muddy Creek Cafe & Listening Room | $10 | Hear about 18 Moravian girls’ journey from Bethlehem, PA to Bethabara in 1766 and the month-long, 500-mile reenactment of the journey taken in 2021.
Thanksgiving. City offices are closed today, Nov. 28 and tomorrow, Nov. 29. Trash, yard waste, recycling, and leaf collection + other operations have been modified — see the holiday schedules or check your Winston-Salem Collects app.
Active
Relieve holiday stress at Synergy’s free community yoga class every Sunday at 11 a.m. The hour-long class is suitable for everyone, just enroll online. Looking for other ways to get moving? Check out our guide to locally owned gyms and wellness studios.
Arts
Show your love for ART CRUSH by volunteering for the last event of the year. Shifts during the street arts festival on Friday, Dec. 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. are typically two hours and include clearing the street, setting up, welcoming attendees, and other duties. Sign up online.
Dedicate a light to honor your pet for $10 during Forsyth Humane Society’s Lights of Hope campaign. The nonprofit on Country Club Road will host its lighting ceremony and holiday festival on Friday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Fun Fact
Pass the pumpkin pie. It’s 24% of North Carolinians’ favorite holiday pie, according to a recent poll from High Point University. Other popular choices include pecan (18%), sweet potato (17%), and apple pie (15%). (YES! Weekly)
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The Buy
The Buy
A Black Friday sale on the No. 1 bestselling clog on Amazon: Crocs. Buy the Crocs classic clog for up to 45% off in select sizes and colors. Psst — They would make a great holiday gift, too.
I’m grateful that my whole family will be together this Thanksgiving. There are few things I enjoy more than spending quality time with loved ones over a delicious meal. I hope those you hold dear are seated around your table, too.
Answered
Answered
Last week we asked what will be on your Thanksgiving table this year and it appears WStoday readers are quite the chefs:
Homemade dishes only — 80% Takeout fare — 13% A mix of both — 7%
Readers like Craig C., Wanda P., and Claudia M. rely on family recipes to whip up their meals. Lori J. uses recipes found online.
Niki Y. says they will cook but a friend is bringing dessert from Bobby Boy Bakeshop.
Milton R. says in-laws, kids, and grandchildren will enjoy “roast turkey with stuffing, real mashed potatoes, ham, green beans, corn, and bread rolls. There will be a spread dessert including pumpkin pie and pecan tarts.”
