Sylvia Leontaritis, owner and operator of THE HIVE Greek Donuts, poses in the middle of her two sons. | Photo courtesy of Sylvia L.
School might be out for some, but for Greek Hive Donuts, education is a lifelong pursuit. In between writing books and running a blog full-time, local author Sylvia Leontaritis also runs a family business. Editor Kellina spoke to the owner of Greek Hive Donuts about her vision and inspiration behind the business — spoiler alert: there’s more to the picture than the colorful truck.
What’s the inspiration behind The Hive Greek Donuts?
We’re a homeschooling family, and after a unit on entrepreneurship, my two youngest kids were full of ideas. Since they were both old enough to start working part-time, I thought having a family-run business would be ideal. I didn’t want to miss out on these fleeting years with my younger kids.
Editor Kellina got a taste of the original loukoumades topped with honey and cinnamon — verdict? 10/10.
Photo by WStoday
What makes it special?
We’re proud to be family-owned and women-owned, but what truly makes THE HIVE special is our connection with our customers. I’ve always had a servant’s heart, and running a food truck allows me to serve our local community with joy.
15th Annual Kernersville Oktoberfest: Ticket Drop Party | 5-7 p.m. | Gypsy Road Brewing, Kernersville | Cost of purchase | Be among the first to snap your ticket to the October event, plus mingle with Körner’s Folly staff while sampling craft beers + stay for music bingo.
Thursday, July 10
Summer Sips | 6-9 p.m. | WinMock at Kinderton, Bermuda Run | Free | Local artists Megan Doss and Alek Ottaway will perform live at the historic barn while you sip on drinks and enjoy cookout-style bites.
Friday, July 11
F45 Fitness Friday | 5:30-6 p.m. | Coal Pit | Free, RSVP required | Break a sweat during the energizing outdoor community workout led by led by certified instructors, plus meet new friends and enter the raffle to win prizes.
Saturday, July 12
Camel City Yacht Club Concert | 7-9 p.m. | Shallowford Square | Free | Listen to the five veteran musicians bring on ‘70s and ‘80s rock music. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket — there will be food trucks.
Sunday, July 13
Summertime Paws & Claus | 4 p.m. | Tucker’s Tap Yard | Cost of purchase | Get festive and celebrate Christmas in July with sips, suds, slushies, and Santa. Bring Fido for a brand new portrait and a foam party.
Changes are on the horizon for Northwest Boulevard. The city is seeking public input for changes between University Parkway and North Liberty Street aimed at making the roadway safer and more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists. Share your take on Thursday, July 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Parenting Path (500 W. Northwest Blvd.) or online.
Open
Truliant opened its sixth branch in Forsyth County. The newest can be found at 3410 Robinhood Rd., Winston-Salem. Patrons will have access to drive-thru lanes, bilingual Spanish-speaking associates, dedicated parking, and 24-hour ATM access. Plus, the branch will have a kids’ section with games and activities.
Drink
This might lift your spirits. Broad Branch Distillery has partnered with online retailer Seelbach’s, allowing them to ship their product directly to customers in all states where it is allowed. From the “Big Winston” Bourbon to “Rye Fidelity” Rye Whiskey, customers can now purchase spirits online.
Listen
Relive your favorite superhero movies with Salem Band and hear the ensemble perform music from The Avengers, Captain America, and The Dark Knight, among others. The free concert will take place in Salem Square on Tuesday, Aug. 5, starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic.
Edu
Wake Forest University Provost Michele Gillespie announced her resignation from her current role to return to her roots as a teacher. Gillespie will step down and return to being the Presidential Endowed Professor in Southern History after serving in administrative leadership for the last 10 years.
Closed
Hathaway Park will be closed while city workers repave the parking lot and add a new sidewalk. The splashpad and playground will also be unavailable, but check more places to cool off this summer.
It’s day two of Amazon Prime Day. Shop standout deals that just went live:
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⚡ Make football season bigger and better with 50% off Sony’s 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV — saving you over $1,800.
⚡ Philips’ espresso machine + milk frother will look cute in your kitchen, make high-quality espresso drinks, and save you $150 with today’s deal.
⚡ Stock up on a good iPhone charger cord while it’s marked down to $9.99, the lowest price of the year.
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