Once you’re done playing in the leaf piles, move them to the curb. | Photo by WStoday
The tell-tale signs of fall are probably all over your yard.Leaf collection begins in the city of Winston-Salem on Monday, Nov. 3, and will run through January.
When you’ll see trucks
Leaf collection is only provided to single-family homes. Crews will start in their rounds in quadrants one and two, near east of US 52 + south of US 421. After three passes in each neighborhood, the collection will rotate clockwise to the western and northern parts of the city.
What does that mean for you? Residents can find their quadrant and estimated collection date in the following ways:
Look it up using your address on the city’s website
The Village of Clemmons will start leaf collection on Monday, Oct. 20. Though there will be no exact pickup dates, residents can expect to see trucks run through neighborhoods throughout the season.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Drone Light Show | Friday, Oct. 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $15 | Watch 500 drones light up the sky with a one-of-a-kind retelling of the classic tale of Dorothy and her friends in Oz. Proceeds support the local “All In For Our Schools” campaign.*
Nailed It! 5k Pumpkin Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 3:30-6 p.m. | Harmon Park, Kernersville | $25+ | Wear your best costume to run or walk at this spooktacular event, with post-race beers + ice cream, local vendors and portion of proceeds benefitting the Kernersville Foundation.*
Illuminare | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 5-7 p.m. | Centenary United Methodist Church | $10+ | The Symphony Chorus pairs works by two American choral composers that highlight contrasts in color + emotion with wonderful choral acoustics and late-afternoon light.*
Attendees will have the chance to meet employers from across the airport campus offering a variety of positions, with on-the-spot interviews available.
More than 50 global employers call PTI home, including:
FedEx
Honda Aircraft
HAECO
Marshall
Textron Aviation
Boom Supersonic
Psst…parking for the job fair is free.
Piedmont Triad International Airport has an annual economic impact of $10 billion. Those numbers mean PTI is a launchpad for opportunity and a growing leader in Aerospace.
Plus, JetZero recently announced PTI as the site of its next-generation manufacturing headquarters. The arrival of the airplane manufacturing startup brings the potential for 10,000 new jobs, further cementing the Triad as an aerospace leader in the Southeast.
A national bank is setting more ground in the Triad region. Huntington Bank plans to open a new branch at 594 S. Stratford Rd., in Winston-Salem. The Ohio-based regional branch opened its first Triad office on West Fourth Street downtown earlier this year. (Triad Business Journal)
Try This
Itching for a new challenge? Try this Fear Experiment designed to push you past your comfort zone, while creating lasting bonds with new people. Think of it like an adult day camp where you learn a new skill and face your fears. Sign up to be part of Winston-Salem’s first camp round.
Stat
The Carolina Classic Fair saw an attendance of more than a quarter of a million this year. Nearly 26,000 pounds of food were collected + 7,500 school supply items were donated to support Winston-Salem/Forsyth County students. Mark your calendar for next year’s Carolina Classic Fair, Oct. 2-11.
Cause
Bring the family to Ronald McDonald House Charities’ Character Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 25, to support families with a child in the hospital. The annual event will take place at Forsyth Country Club, where children can meet their favorite superheroes, princesses, and storybook characters. Tickets are on sale through tomorrow, Oct 17.
Edu
College planning has gotten a little sweeter for North Carolina families. Application fees will be waived for students applying to NC colleges and universities through CFNC from Monday, Oct. 20-26. This includes the Next NC Scholarship, which is awarded to students from households earning $80,000 or less.
Wellness
Are saunas the next best thing? According to market research, the sauna market is expected to grow by ~151 million in the next four years. Lucky for you, you can still enjoy the benefits without the hefty price tag by booking a session at Pure Sweat Sauna Studio on Trade Street.
Tech
Watch out, world. This Winstonian is making headlines. Troodie is among the Top 10 Tech Startups to Watch by NC Tech Association. The app was created by Taylor Davis, who recently launched the foodie app in Charlotte, NC. Users can create a personalized list of dining spots to visit + recommendations from friends and content creators on the platform.
Finance
Crush credit card debt with a balance transfer.This card offers nearly two years of 0% interest (into 2027) + cash back perks on additional purchases. Learn more and apply.*
The Buy
Every Thursday, lululemon adds new markdowns to its We Made Too Much section. This what we’re shopping this week:
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Unfortunately (fortunately), I do love wings, and one of my favorite mid-week treats is getting chicken wings from East of Texas. My absolute favorite, I mean the best Southern wings I’ve ever tasted in my entire life, is from Simply Sonya’s, located at The Market Place Mall on Peters Creek Parkway.
You can choose your preferred flavor, whether it; ‘s barbecue, lemon pepper, or mango habanero.
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