You can bring gently-used clothes, shoes, handbags, and accessories to Style Encore. | Photo by WStoday
The spring baseboard buffing, window washing, and closet clean outs might have you feeling brand new, until you look at the pile of discarded items and think,"Now what?”
Before you rush off to the landfill, consider a more sustainable solution. These local places will take unwanted housewares off your hands.
The nonprofit’s Finally Home + Up Off the Floor programs use donated items to support neighbors experiencing a housing crisis. Check out the list of acceptable houseware/furniture items and drop off Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Take part in helping women achieve economic independence by donating gently-used work clothes like blazers, blouses, skirts, slacks, and work appropriate shoes on Thursdays from 12 to 3 p.m.
An Evening in the Atrium | 5-7 p.m. | 500 W. 5th | Free | Listen to The Pharaoh Sisters’ blend of Western country and Appalachian folk while grabbing small bites from The Downtown Grille and drinks from the pop-up bar.
Friday, March 21
The Queen Bees Album Release Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts | $22 | Join the electronic folk trio in celebrating the release of their new album, “All Ye Outs,” with a live concert.
Taste of Argentina | 6-8 p.m. | Vecino Center for Language and Culture | $38+ | Try three different Argentinian empanadas while practicing your Spanish language skills in a relaxed environment.
Saturday, March 22
49th Anniversary Spring Open House Sale | Saturday, March 22-Sunday, March 23 | Times vary | House of Plants | Cost of purchase | Shop new arrivals and sip on refreshments to celebrate the plant shop’s anniversary.
Sunday, March 23
Creek Week Jamboree | 2 p.m. | 2801 New Walkertown Rd. | Free | Come out to fish, participate in fish identification, make crafts, and enjoy dishes from food trucks.
Three words for you: treat yo’ self. | Photos: Leo Diaz
Still looking for those perfectly sunny summer vacay plans? The freshly renovated Seagate at Delray Beach is waiting to welcome you for a week of memories (or seven days of nonstop me-time).
The Seagate lets you escape to tropical white sand beaches, crystal-blue ocean-front views, and high-end amenities — all without a passport.
While Delray has plenty to explore, it’s easy to fill your itinerary with unique experiences without ever leaving Seagate grounds.
There’s a new bus route in town. The Triad-Danville connector from Sunway Charters runs twice daily from the downtown transit center in Winston-Salem to the Danville Transit Center in Virginia — with stops in Greensboro and Reidsville on the way. Tickets for the new route can be purchased online. (ABC45 News)
Development
Front Street Capital received preliminary approval for economic development assistance on its next building from the Winston-Salem City Council. Council approved a loan through the Spec Building Revolving Loan Program for the construction of a 300,000-sqft industrial spec building at the Union Cross Center. (Triad Business Journal)
Seasonal
Winston-Salem ranked No. 15 on a list of US “allergy capitals” by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Our neighbors in Greensboro have it even worse, according to the report, coming in at No. 10. At least spring also means exciting new drink options.
Civic
Try This: touring a wastewater plant. As part of Forsyth Creek Week, locals are invited to tour the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant on Wednesday, March 26 starting at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will also receive free toilet leak detecting tablets + prize drawings for tickets to local events.
Plan Ahead
Join Preservation Forsyth for a Mid-Century Modernist Architecture Tour this Saturday, March 22. The tour will feature five homes and two churches that you’ll be able to peruse and learn more about.
Fact: Some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster. (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. This one even offers 5% cash back on your purchases.*
Stat
Every six seconds. That’s how often a pet owner spends $1,000+ in unforeseen care costs for their fur baby. Pet insurance could cover up to 90% of these costs — find the right plan.*
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I have a confession... I am a theater kid through and through, which is probably why Real World Ballroom’s “All That (Adult) Jazz” class caught my eye. The class will take place this Friday, March 21, and tickets will run you $15. Get out there, try something new, and give ‘em the old razzle dazzle.
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