A neighborhood association can empower residents to love where they live. | Photo by WStoday
Ever wonder what it takes for a neighborhood to thrive? Residents can create a neighborhood association to improve their community through an ongoing collaborative effort. This takes a team of dedicated residents who can plan, organize meetings, plus execute next steps.
A neighborhood association can organize annual and special events like neighborhood clean-up, community tree-planting, neighborhood cookout, and holiday celebrations.
How to start one
Gather a group of neighbors to join you in this pursuit + host an interest meeting to determine interest.
Write a mission statement that explains what purpose the group serves.
Determine the boundaries of what streets are involved in the organization.
Develop a structure + identify goals and objectives.
Build a support circle to legitimize your association.
Trivia Night: Gilmore Girls | 8:30 p.m. | Chill Nitro | Cost of purchase | “It’s a big, fat, happy sunshine day for me.” Test your knowledge of the beloved American dramedy series and earn bragging rights.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Lake Brandt Sunset Paddle | 5:45 p.m. | Lake Brandt Marina, Greensboro | $8+, RSVP | Spend time outdoors and embrace the calmness of nature as you watch over a breathtaking sunset during this private recreational event.
Wellness Wednesday: DIY Kokedama Mindfulness | 6-8 p.m. | M&A Design Studio | $62 | Immerse yourself in the ancient Japanese art during this therapeutic workshop, which aims to guide you through exploring through finding beauty in life’s simple moments.
Thursday, Sept. 11
2025 Women’s Business Summit | Thursday, Sept. 11-Friday, Sept. 12 | Times vary | The Enterprise Center | $50+ | Whether you’re an experienced leader or launching your first venture, get inspired to lead boldly and build with purpose.
Friday, Sept. 12
Artistic Elements Showcase | 6 p.m. | NCMA, Hanes House | Free | The CMPND resident artists will share what they have spent months developing, from new music, dance, to movement therapy, and chef-crafted bites.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Bad Momz of Comedy | 6 p.m. + 9 p.m. | Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts | $28 | Witness the hilarious nature of the group of seasoned female and mom comics share tales of motherhood.
If you’re into high-tech customer service, this is for you. Shinjuku Station plans to open a new location at 1045 Hanes Mall Blvd. Customers will receive their meals through a robot that transports food on a conveyor belt to their seat, and this has taken over the internet. We’ll keep you posted on an opening date.(Winston-Salem Journal)
Ranked
UNC School of the Arts has done it again. The School of Design & Production made The Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of the top programs in the field worldwide for the eighth year in a row. Witness their amazing creation during the 60th production of “The Nutcracker” performance from Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec.7.
Stat
Wake Forest University School of Law saw a 7% enrollment increase this school year compared to the last. The school is the oldest and highest-ranked law school in the Triad region. Go Deacs.(Triad Business Journal)
Biz
Texas Pete is still in the running for Coolest Things Made in NC. Vote daily through Friday, Sept. 12, to place Winston-Salem on the map. We think these products made in Winston-Salem are pretty cool.
Cause
Help Art Crush turn into a success by signing up for volunteer spots on Friday, Sept. 19, in the Arts District. Positions include set, teardown, and information booth for a two-hour shift.
Trending
This $1,000 Death Star LEGO has us buzzing. It broke the record, becoming the most expensive LEGO set on the market. Lucky for you, you can find a pretty good deal at Bricks & Minifigs in Kernersville. A Winston-Salem location is coming soon this fall.
You know the scoop. Tell us your fave places to munch on tacos or your go-to spot to grab a matcha latte. Our WStoday’s Best competition kicks off with nominations on Sept. 15. Keep your eyes peeled for the chance to nominate your fave local biz.
Sports
College football Saturdays, NBA playoffs, championship golf — it’s all included on ESPN Unlimited, plus Disney+ and Hulu for your first 12 months. Stream everything for $29.99.*
In a previous newsletter, we asked how excited you are about fall, and nearly 70% of WStoday readers who responded said they’re excited for the new season arriving. We’re making this official with these fall-scented candles. Editor Kellina’s all-time fave? Vanilla pumpkin — and you better believe she’s restocking her fall candle stash and snagging a new one from The Coffee Mill this week.
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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.
LEAD Girls NC Giving Day is Tuesday, Sept. 30, and the campaign has officially started. I’ve volunteered for the local organization for a year, and it always amazes me how many young girls are positively impacted by being able to have access to resources they wouldn’t otherwise have. There’s no shortage of nonprofit organizations to devote your time to in the Twin City.
Volunteering is a fun way to meet like-minded people while serving a greater cause.
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