Special deliveries from the North Pole (or Rolly’s). | Photo by @rollysbabyboutique
Forget hassling with tape and ribbon — when you buy from these five local businesses, they’ll take care of the gift wrapping for you.
Rolly’s Baby Boutique Take home wrapped and ready baby bundles so you can enjoy watching little ones delight in unwrapping them on Christmas morning.
Southern Home & Kitchen Find the perfect gift for the chef in your life, or pick up something small for the hosts of holiday parties. Gifts can be wrapped while you wait or you can schedule a time for pickup.
Norman Stockton The men’s clothing store has signature gift wrap your friends and family might recognize, which is likely to make them even more excited.
Monkee’s of the Village Ask the team to put a bow on your fashion finds from the women’s clothing boutique — whether you shop in person or online.
Bookmarks Use the bookstore’s gift guide to impress the literary lovers and get gifts wrapped for free every Saturday in December from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We’re not putting a bow on this yet. We’d love to hear where else you can get your gifts wrapped. Gift us an email.
Asked
Asked
What’s the biggest advantage to shopping local?
A. Friendly customer service + keeping dollars local B. Finding items I can’t get anywhere else C. Avoiding shipping costs + potential delays D. Being able to see items in person before buying
Intergenerational Acting Lessons | Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Generations Center | Free, RSVP | Participants aged 10+ will interact with others of all ages and practice acting out serious and humorous speeches.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Salem College Christmas Candlelight Service | 4:15 p.m. | Elberson Fine Arts Center | Free | Hear inspiring words for the season and seasonal music before the lighting of traditional Moravian candles.
41st Annual Mistletoe Run | 7:30 a.m. | William G. White Jr. Family YMCA | $25+ | Participate in a half marathon, 5K, or one-mile fun run with bounce houses, music, mascots, and plenty of holiday cheer.
Sawtooth Spotlight: Holiday Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Sawtooth School for Visual Art | Free | Shop for everyone on your list to find handcrafted ceramics, jewelry, textiles, and more — craft demonstrations, hands-on activities, and food trucks will also be on site.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Christmas in the Coalpit | 12-4 p.m. | The Coalpit at Incendiary Brewing Company | Cost of purchase | Bring the whole family to shop small from 35+ local businesses at this annual holiday market.
The snow may be melted but cold temperatures are sticking around. Lows are expected in the teens to 30s and highs could barely reach 50 degrees through Saturday. Conditions will remain clear but a cold front tomorrow is expected to bring breezy conditions to the Piedmont. (FOX8 WGHP)
Open
Nelipak Healthcare Packaging’s production site on Enterprise Park Boulevard is open for business. The Rhode Island-based company makes packaging for medical devices. It’s expected to create 79 jobs at the new plant, which is its first flexible packaging production site in North America. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Eat
Eat, drink, and be merry at Mission Pizza’s Feast of the Seven Fishes Holiday Extravaganza Wine Dinner. Tickets to the seating on Friday, Dec. 27 at 8:15 p.m. are $185 and include food + beverages.
Featured
Wake Forest University is one of three Triad companies on Forbes’ inaugural list of “America’s Dream Employers.” The magazine ranked 500 companies based on perception of growth opportunities, compensation, reputation, and quality of work. The school ranked No. 469. (Triad Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
Planning a wedding in 2025? Grab a free ticket to meet vendors at a Wedding Open House at Robert Hall on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. Get a jump start on finding your dream location by checking out our guide to local wedding venues.
Announced
Mark your calendar. The 1Love Festival will be back in the Twin City June 26-28, 2025. The event celebrates African culture through art, music, and wellness activities. Stay tuned for the festival lineup.
Award
Wake Forest University football player Taylor Morin is the top senior student-athlete in the ACC. The redshirt wide receiver and school record-setting punt returner received the Jim Tatum Award. He’s the sixth recipient of the award in WFU history. (Winston-Salem Journal)
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Correction
We got the par-tea started a little too early. The Ardmore Moravian Church’s Candle Tea is only open to the public tomorrow, Dec. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m.— Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings are reserved for school tours.
The Buy
The Buy
Need stocking stuffers for everyone on your list? We’ve got you covered.
🎁 For the skincare aficionado: Laneige’s No. 1 bestselling lip mask in the candy cane flavor. 🎁 For those who eat, sleep, and breath organization: A mini label maker with creative functions and templates. 🎁 For the jewelry-obsessed: A stackable 18K gold plated necklace that you can customize with their initial. 🎁 For those who love to hit the trails: A classic knit beanie to keep their noggin warm while hiking. 🎁 For someone who’s always on the go: A magnetic portable charger that can charge up to four devices at once.
Poplar Street is becoming “WS Holiday Parade Way.” The honorary street sign at 4th Street celebrates the annual Holiday Parade happening Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. It’s one of several festive community events planned this week around Forsyth County.
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