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Winston Under 40 | Learn how to get involved with the local group that focuses on recruiting and developing talent in the Twin City.
Forsyth County’s tax reappraisal | The county is currently examining its 2025 tax reappraisal — learn more and see how you can get involved.
Events
Events
Friday, Feb. 28
African American Read-In | 3 p.m. | Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center | Free | Celebrate Black History Month with a reading centered around African-American books and authors.
Kuya Bear Block Party | 4-8 p.m. | Cobblestone Farmers Market | Cost of purchase | Need dinner plans? Head to the “food truck rodeo” that will also feature a gaming bus, music, and vintage clothes.
Saturday, March 1
Crawfish, Beignets & Bluegrass | 3 p.m. | Roar | Cost of purchase | Celebrate Mardi Gras with a good ol’ crawfish boil, live bluegrass music, and house-made beignets.
Taste of History | 10-11:30 a.m. | John and Bobbie Wolfe Visitors Center, Kernersville | Free | Celebrate the start of Women’s History Month with a history discussion + a guest speaker, Kernersville Mayor Dawn H. Morgan.
Sunday, March 2
Return to the Red Carpet | 6:30 p.m. | a/perture Cinema | $100+ | This annual fundraising event includes an evening of cinema-inspired cuisine, drinks, a silent auction, and an Academy Awards viewing party — all proceeds benefit a/perture.
Monday, March 3
Once Upon a Murder | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Incendiary Brewing Co. | $30 | Fairytale hero and villain costumes are encouraged at this fantasy mystery evening.
North Carolina was recently ranked the No. 5 most pet-friendly state in the US by Highland Cabinetry. Considering how many dog-friendly spots you can find around Winston-Salem — from breweries to hotels — we aren’t surprised at all.
Biz
In case you missed it, Joann Fabrics is closing all of its stores — including its Winston-Salem location. After shopping the Joann discounts, you can find us hitting up local fabric stores like Village Fabric Shop. (Fast Company)
Plan Ahead
Did you know that a masquerade ball is taking over Manolo’s this month? If you answered “no,” we’ve got an exciting resource for you — our monthly Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for each month. You’ll never be out of the loop again.
Holiday
The start of Ramadan depends on the sighting of the new moon. During Ramadan, Wake Forest University caters meals, extends The Pit’s hours to serve dinner until 9 p.m., and hosts Maghrib prayers in Reynolda 10.
$2,101. That’s the record-breaking price that car insurance premiums are projected to reach in 2025. Read: It’s more important than ever to make sure you’re not overpaying. Review Money’s best car insurance list to see if you could save (maybe up to $1,300 a year).*
Village Tavern’s patio in Reynolda Village is the perfect brunch spot. | Photo by WStoday
This Saturday’s weather forecast (a high of 70 degrees) has us texting our friends to make brunch plans — especially if it’s on a sunny patio. Check out our guide to make your own weekend arrangements.
Note: All times listed are brunch-only.
Weekend musts
Mozelle’s, 878 W. 4th St. | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Sip on a mimosa on the patio + give the modern meatloaf or breakfast gnocchi a try.
6th and Vine, 209 W. 6th St. | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Order a drink and head to the spacious patio to enjoy a smoked salmon and artichoke omelette or a cobblestone burrito.
Sunday specials
1703 Restaurant and Catering, 1703 Robinhood Rd. | Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | The brunch menu changes weekly, but some favorites — like the 1703 benedict and the BLT — are mainstays.
Village Tavern, locations vary | Sunday, 10 a.m.-3p.m. | You can find many of the restaurant’s regular offerings alongside brunch items like huevos rancheros and Belgian waffles.
An at-home golf simulator. Get back in the game before golf season starts with $100 off a Phigolf Home Golf Game Simulator, which comes with a sensor that can fit into your own clubs and 38,000+ GPS-mapped golf courses to play. Fun fact: It was successfully funded on Kickstarter.
Speaking of brunch, it’s my husband’s birthday this weekend, and he loves the avocado toast at First Watch. I’ve heard that if you sign up for the restaurant’s email list, you can get a free entree on your birthday — we might just have to try that out.
Psst: Don’t understand the brunch guide headline? It’s a reference to “Parks and Recreation.”
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