Lowes Foods Thirsty Thursdays: $2 draft beers and the wildly popular Pups in the Park, presented by Blaze Air, where fans can bring their furry friends (and even let them run the bases after the game).
Fireworks Fridays and Saturdays: Free dazzling postgame fireworks shows lighting up the Winston-Salem skyline.
New this season at every home game: The Pepper Dash. Pick your favorite pepper mascot — Nana Pepper, Petey Poblano, Chill-E Pepper, or Hallepeño — and cheer them to victory during fan-favorite mid-game races.
Every day: Kids 13 and under can head down to the field after the final out for the timeless ballpark tradition of “Kids Run the Bases.”
✨ Preview the themes + events
June 14: Stand up to Cancer (plus Youth Jersey Giveaway), presented by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, great for young Dash fans.
June 19: Celebrate Juneteenth and local NBA legend Chris Paul with a special CP3 Bobblehead Giveaway for the first 1,000 fans, presented by the Chris Paul Family Foundation.
June 20: The Winston-Salem Hooch Pooches, presented by Call Family Distillers, will take the field for a high-speed, high-spirited celebration during this special homage to Winston-Salem’s roots in stock car racing and its connection to bootlegging during Prohibition, one of the most infamous eras in Chicago. Fun fact: Chicago’s South Side is the hometown of the Dash’s Major League Baseball affiliate, the Chicago White Sox.
Paint & Sip | 6-8 p.m. | STEM Beverage and Supply | | $40, RSVP | Follow along brushstrokes techniques while you sip on a specialty cocktail + enjoy a snack — email Cheryl Ann Lipstreau to reserve your spot.
Wednesday, June 4
Camel City Mahjong | 6-8 p.m. | Foothills Brewpub | $20 | Learn the rules for scoring, tile combinations, and versions of the matching game that’s rising in popularity.
Thursday, June 5
Friends of Central Library Big Book Preview Sale | 2-5 p.m. | Forsyth County Central Library | $10 | Get first dibs on thousands of gently-used books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs before the big sale.
Friday, June 6
Accessible Festival | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds | Free | Dive into engaging exhibits and explore activities and resources for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Saturday, June 7
Preparatory Dance: Spring Performance | 2 p.m. | Freedman Theatre, UNC School of the Arts | $25 | Celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary with an alumni reunion and spring performance from dance prep students presenting ballet.
Sunday, June 8
Farm Day | 12-3 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Cost of purchase | Meet baby goats and purchase fresh farm products like grass-fed meat bundles from Stokes County farm, Rivas Ranch.
Savor the taste of Middle Eastern food at Hummus Kabab & Grill, which will be located at 1555 Hanes Mall Blvd. The restaurant is expected to open soon and will offer food options inspired by Middle Eastern countries like Egypt. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Award
What do Kaleideum, Merschel Park, and Summit Street Inns have in common? All three earned honors at the Community Appearance Awards for making our city more inviting to locals and visitors, from reviving a neighborhood to creating a space that brings the community together. Check out the two other winners.
Plan Ahead
Shop handcrafted pottery during Sawtooth’s Not Quite Perfect Pottery Sale on Thursday, June 12. The annual event features pottery made by students, instructors, and staff that will support Sawtooth’s programming. The sale will go on from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Generations Center. Pro tip: come early for the best selections.
100. That’s how Winston-Salem ranks when it comes to cities with auto loan debt, according to Wallethub. Factors include loan balance and the monthly payment average. More proof that living in Winston-Salem gives you more bang for your buck.
Health
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Try This
Brunch hack incoming: This make-ahead French toast layers soft white bread with a sweet blueberry-cream cheese filling, soaked overnight in vanilla custard. Pop it in the oven the next morning for a warm, golden breakfast that serves eight. Get the recipe.*
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📚 Ready, Set, Read
Sort of like this, but outside. | Photo by WStoday
Summer is around the corner, and students are out of school, but the learning never stops. Don’t worry —we’re not grading you (we may be partial, but WStoday readers definitely make the honor roll).
Forsyth County Library’s Summer Reading Program has started, so get booked this summer with reads of various genres, including fantasy, horror, thriller, romance, and Spanish language recs.
Choose a book and place it on hold to pick it up at any Forsyth County Public Library branch.
Fill out the Reading Log with three books you’ve read this summer and/or summer library programs you’ve attended — from Friday, May 30, through Friday, July 25 — for a chance to win a prize.
Need ideas? Treat your shelf to one of these books written by authors with Winston-Salem ties. Psst.... don’t forget to enter your design for the Library Card Design Contest. Fill out an entry form by Friday, June 6, at 5 p.m.
The Buy
Keep your pet healthy, happy, and pampered with these top-rated products:
🐾 Vet-approved probiotic chews that support your furry friend’s gut and immune health.
💧 This no spill water bowl that’s splash-proof, non-slip, and easy to clean.
🦷 Tartar and plaque-removing dental cleaning powder that can be mixed into your pet’s kibble.
💅 An efficient and precise nail grinder with a handy LED light and three speed levels.
🐱 A rechargeable automatic feeder with customizable feeding schedules + portion sizes.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
You can find me reading “Same Time Next Summer” by the pool this month. You can reserve a copy of the Annabel Monaghanbook at the Forsyth County Library and pick it up to join the summer reading program. Plus, you might meet some of your favorite authors at the Bookmarks Festival, Sept. 25-28.
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