CityLink 311 handles issues with stop lights and street lights. | Photo by WStoday
Did you know? CityLink 311 can help you be a better citizen.
This service is available to answer your questions and concerns about city operations and services — and you can report issues you’ve encountered around town. Here’s a breakdown of how you can get in touch to get things done.
Why CityLink was created
CityLink began in 2007 as a way to manage citizens’ questions or concerns about services, programs, and events, or to initiate a service request. It supports many city departments and is where all non-emergency calls are directed.
What can it solve?
Local representatives are trained to answer questions or, in some cases, initiate work orders for repairs or services. Here’s just a few of the things representatives are versed in:
📚 A storied tradition: 20 years of Bookmarks Festival
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(Book)mark your calendars, because Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors is celebrating its 20-year anniversary Thursday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 28.
This locally run event has become one of the largest book festivals in the Carolinas — headlined by a free street festival in Downtown WS on Saturday, Sept. 27. Look forward to:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Earvin “Magic” Johnson will no longer be the keynote presenter at tonight’s Face to Face Speaker Forum at LJVM Coliseum. Instead, Wake Forest University alum and NBA All-Star, Chris Paul, will step into the keynote speaker role. All other details of the event will remain unchanged.
Transit
Could changes be coming to Winston-Salem’s bus system? City officials are studying various options to improve the Twin City’s public transit, including eliminating the Clark Campbell Transit Center as a required transfer stop in favor of creating multiple, smaller transfer centers. Do you agree with this possible change? Sound off. (WXII)
Film
Winston-Salem is stepping into the spotlight with the release of “A Little Prayer,” a new film by local writer and director, Angus MacLachlan. MacLachlan shot the entire movie around the Twin City, and even featured landmarks such as the Reynolda House and Old Salem. (CBS 17)
Quoted
“We’ve always believed the best ideas come from listening to our guests.” According to Sammy’s Sliders’ co-founder Sammy Gianapoulos, that’s the heart behind the local franchise’s revamped menu. Unveiled last week, the refreshed menu includes eight new items, plus three updated combo options. Start building your order. (Franchising.com)
Try This
Sewing is cool again, according to the New York Times. Classes in New York City have seen a recent surge in popularity, a trend that sewing experts say is happening across the country. Start the first thread in your journey with a Machine Sewing 101 class at Village Fabric Shop.
Cause
40. That’s how many years one Triad summer camp has been making a difference in the lives of families. Founded in 1985, Camp Carefree provides free camping experiences for medically complex children + their siblings, along with the children of ill parents. Here’s how you can get involved. (WXII)
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Today’s high is finally below 70º, and we’re officially more than halfway through September. Basically, we’re more than ready to fully embrace all things fall, so it’s no wonder this snap from Old Salem caught our eye.
We’ll be releasing our guide to October’s must-do events in the next couple of weeks, but in the meantime, here are three seasonal ones that we have our eye on:
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.
I have a confession to make: I have yet to hop on “The Summer I Turned Pretty” train. I tried reading the first book a few years ago and just could not get into it, so safe to say, I would not be a valuable team member for this particular trivia event. If there’s a Disney or “Fourth Wing"-themed trivia however, that would be a different story.
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