Shoutout to city crews hard at work making sure neighborhoods look polished and clean. | Photo by WStoday
Ready to move to the next holiday? The time has come to take down your holiday decorations. We know, we’re upset too. Luckily, there are several ways for you to dispose of your live Christmas tree within city limits.
Household pickup
If you live in a single family home within city limits, place your Christmas tree at the curb for pickup during regular city brush collection. Note: the process might take weeks.
Remove lights, decorations, and nails from the tree.
Drop off
Residents who live in apartments or those who want to dispose of their trees quickly can take them to recycling centers through Friday, Jan. 31. Pro tip: Look for drop-off signs at these locations.
Parks: Crawford Park, Winston Lake Park + Polo Park
Recreation centers: Hanes Hosiery, Sprague Street + Little Creek
Special instructions: Old Town Recreation Center, Parkland Park + Hanes Park (tennis court parking lot)
Salem Lake (at the gate)
City and county household residents can also drop off one tree at these yard waste facilities through Friday, Jan. 17 for free. Fees will apply starting Jan. 18.
Events
Events
Monday, Jan. 6
Cugino Forno Pizza with Samaritan Ministries Promotion | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Cugino Forno Pizzeria | Cost of purchase | Eat for a good cause as every pizza you buy will allow the pizzeria to donate one to a neighbor in need through May.
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Argentine Tango Lesson | 6:30-8 p.m. | Art for Art’s Sake (second floor) | $15+ | Discover the passion, elegance, and sensuality of a dance form that puts a strong emphasis on connection with your dance partner through music.
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Jewelry Making Class | 11:30 a.m.-1:30p p.m. | Mary Alice Warren Community Center | $20, RSVP | Learn how to choose your materials and put them together into your desired necklace or bracelet of choice — bring cash to pay the class fee.
Thursday, Jan. 9
Mixxer Mixer Community Social | 6-8 p.m. | Mixxer Community Makerspace | Free | Chat with fellow makers in your community while creating a small themed craft, whether you’re a longtime member or a curious visitor.
Friday, Jan. 10
Silent Disco Dance Party | 8 p.m. | The Ramkat | $16+ | Put on your headphones and jam out to DJs Mauve Angeles, Fleet, and L in Japanese.
Watch out for a few slick spots on your commute this morning as residue from the wintry mix settles over the Triad. Forecasters say cold rain will continue through the afternoon but temperatures will stay in the upper 30 degrees for the rest of the week. (WFMY News 2)
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are closed today due to overnight freezing temperatures. Watch the school’s website to find out when classes will be back in session.
Coming Soon
Truliant Federal Credit Union will open a new branch at 3410 Robinhood Rd. beside Robinhood Plaza. The 3,328-sqft branch that was formerly occupied by Truist Bank will be renovated to include a drive thru, 24-hour ATM access and a kids’ station with games and activities indoors.
Opening
This visit to the dentist won’t hurt at all.Restoration Dental will open its doors to the public on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 4721 Country Club Rd., Suite 105. Register to meet Dr. Brotzman and the rest of the team from 3 to 4 p.m.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County residents can bring cash or check to pay their utility bills in person to the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building while the city resolves a cyber disruption that is affecting the city’s online systems. Customers will not be charged late fees or penalties — utility services will operate as usual.
Award
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. distributed a total of $270,000 to 25 local small businesses to promote and retain Black + Latinx-owned small enterprises in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Funding will go toward 2025 expenses like salary, wages, lease or rent payments, and capital expenditures.
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