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Dogs + cats + chickens, oh my
Mallory | “She is a potato-shaped, thick slice of cheesecake with very particular opinions on where she sleeps.”
This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. After asking our readers to submit their paw-fect pet photos, we’ve put together our first roundup of Winston-Salem’s most well-loved residents.
We received nearly 70 photos of our neighborhood cats and dogs (and one chicken entry). Meet a few of the crew.
Put your paws up for...
Boots | “Boots is a devoted double Goldendoodle with a heart of gold — working tirelessly as our son’s loyal autism service dog, he turns everyday moments into milestones!”
Hobby | “I found Hobby in a box at Hobby Park when he was 8 weeks old. He has been glued to my side ever since!”
Looking to adopt?
Help an animal find its fur-ever home with our shelter adoption guide, featuring organizations like Forsyth County Animal Shelter and Forsyth Humane Society.
Food for Thought: Reducing Food Waste | 2-4 p.m. | Crisis Control Ministry | Free | Discuss tips to help you manage your pantry and reduce food waste.
1Love Cocktail Mixer | 5-9 p.m. | Robert Hall | Free | Celebrate art, innovation, and entrepreneurship in anticipation of 1LOVE Festival with seasonal craft cocktails, mingling, and a live DJ set.
Friday, May 23
Grateful Dead Night | 6:30 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $15+ | Cheer on the Winston-Salem Dash as they face the Hudson Valley Renegades — get there early to hear Grateful Dudes NC perform + enjoy fireworks after the game.
Saturday, May 24
Saturday in the Park | 1-7 p.m. | Bailey Park | Free | Bring your picnic blankets + head to the park to listen to live music as the Winston Salem Cycling Classic races around — food trucks will be on-site.
Sunday, May 25
Last Sundays | 12-5 p.m. | Robinhood Plaza | Cost of purchase | Shop from this community market featuring local artists and makers, live music, and more.
Winston-Salem Food Truck Festival | 1-7 p.m. | Radar Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Satisfy your cravings and choose from over 25 food trucks including Baltimore Crab Cake Co., Kono Pizza, and Dusty Donuts.
In-person and hybrid MBA students have the opportunity to collaborate with the same peer cohort throughout their program. | Photos provided by Wake Forest University
The average salary for a Winston-Salem citizen with a bachelor’s degree is $54,080. But if that person holds a degree from the award-winning MBA program at Wake Forest University? The average salary is just over $150,000.
When you look at the lifelong earning impact this MBA could make, it’s hard not to consider the program.
⏱ 20-month program
Wake Forest’s MBA is built for busy professionals. Earn your degree without pausing your career (or your paycheck).
Bolton Pool and Winston Waterworks will open for the season this Saturday, May 24 at 12 p.m. Check out more local spots where you can get in the water this weekend.
Traffic
~4,000. That’s how many WS/FCS seniors will walk the stage at graduation this week — which means heightened traffic surrounding Joel Coliseum and the Fairgrounds Arena. Some of the heaviest traffic is anticipated today and tomorrow, so plan accordingly. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Civic
The City of Winston-Salem will host its next FY2025-2026 proposed budget information session next Tuesday, May 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Little Creek Community Center. These free drop-in sessions allow the public to weigh in on the proposed budget.
Holiday
Heads up. All Forsyth County Government offices — outside of essential personnel — will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. County offices will resume operations at 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
Plan Ahead
Winston-Salem’s annual Juneteenth Festival will return to the Innovation Quarter on Saturday, June 21. This year’s theme is “African Americans & the Arts.” Stay tuned for more details in an upcoming newsletter.
$4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over.Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.†*
The Buy
A great deal from Amazon’s Memorial Day sale. Note: Prices subject to change.
Out of all the local pets, I feel most connected to Dolly and Martha for some reason... can’t quite put my finger on why that is. (Yes, that’s me after a particularly captivating performance as Iago in my middle school’s production of “Aladdin Jr.”)
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