No School Skate Days | Times vary | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and Arena | $10+ | Glide into the magic of winter and bring the kids out for a fun afternoon on the ice rink — open to all ages.
Colonial Dancing | 6 p.m.-8 p.m. | Historic Bethabara Park | Free | Step back in time and learn the basic moves of the 18th century dance from the experts.
Shotgun Legacy House Community Day Celebration | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 716 Humphrey St. | Free | Hear two experts discuss “African American Trailblazers” and tour the living museum that is part of the Happy Hill neighborhood.
Garden Photography Workshop | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Single Brothers’ Workshop | $25 | Elevate your photography using your smartphone and creativity + create stunning images of plants in Old Salem’s gardens.
Palmetto Moon Grand Opening Celebration | 10 a.m. | Hanes Mall | Free | Help kick off the festivities and enter to win giveaways prizes like a custom YETI tumbler and a haul cooler.
Sunday, March 9
Grand Opening: Retreat Self-Care Lounge | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Summit Holistic Healing | Free | Dive into a community cold plunge with Sweat Sesh, sip on mocktails from Cordial Cowboy or coffee from Krankies + enter retreat sessions giveaways.
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$196. That’s the average deal Going finds for its members to fly round-trip to San Diego. | Photo by Griffin Wooldridge via Pixabay
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Don’t forget to spring forward this Sunday, March 9 — daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m., so turn your clocks forward one hour. This means the sun will start setting ~7:24 p.m. next week, giving you more time to play around our city.
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Lotus Yoga Academy would feel. Find your flow at these yoga studios around the Twin City.
Number
$2,605. That’s how much we’ve raised in Winston-Salem to support our mission of positive, unbiased local reporting. Thank you.
Eat
Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat, according to a recent scientific review. Consider this your sign to stock up on the veggie as farmers market season rolls around. (Vogue)
Try This
Have you seen the new Monopoly game? The updated version is a sign of the times — it replaces paper money with a mobile app. Of course, we’ve always preferred the Winston-Salem edition of the game. (The Verge)
Biz
Calling all business owners. For a limited time, we’re offering 15% off your first advertising purchase on our self-service ad portal. No long-term contract required — simply use the code NEW15 at checkout to redeem the discount.
Outdoors
Psst, gardeners — start this year’s garden off right with this seed starter tray, with built-in handles to transplant seedlings straight into the ground come planting time.*
Job
Do you have a passion for all things Northern Virginia, a knack for storytelling, and a drive to engage readers? We’re hiring a creative and dynamic Newsletter Editor to join our team at NOVAtoday and craft daily, hyper-local content. We’ve got the perks just for you: competitive salary, 401K with company match of 4%, and so much more. Apply now.
City Guide
City Guide
It’s time to explore
Take an open-air art tour to see and learn about works downtown. | Photo by Sparky’s Rickshaw Co.
Whether you’re a lifelong Winstonian longing to embrace your inner tourist or you have a limited amount of time in the Twin City, here are 17 tours guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see.
Food and drink
Craft Draft Crawl | Cost of purchase
Featured in a recent episode of “North Carolina Weekend,” this self-guided tour outlines stops you should make to check out Winston-Salem’s booming craft brewery scene.
All in on history
Historic Trolley Tour | $32+/person
See popular landmarks, architecture, and learn about city history from the comforts of air conditioning and cushioned seats.
Triad Cultural Arts Tours | Prices vary
Learn about African American heritage and culture, see the former Black Business District and other historic sites + learn about the contributions of Black Winstonians through walking, bus, or virtual tours.
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