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This is for home-bound lovers
You can’t go wrong with a charcuterie board to celebrate the occasion. | Photo by A La Cart
Whether you’re a last-minute planner or prefer the comfort of your own home to celebrate the day of love, we’ve got plenty of options to make Valentine’s Day just as special.
Cozy up with charcuterie | Order a Sweetheart Board or a shareable spread from A La Cart. Pro tip: Add a cake for a sweet touch.
Plan a movie night | We Winstonians snack on Moravian delicacies. Grab a Valentine’s Day box of Moravian cookie thins and Moravian sugar cake from Dewey’s Bakery.
Exchange love letters | Pick up some fancy stationery from Paper by Veronica to write a sweet note for your loved ones.
Make an at-home spa | Self-care is always good for your heart. Pick up some skincare favorites from Beauty Road or purchase a gift card for your next facial.
Plan your next adventure | A weekend getaway to Little Switzerland and reconnect with nature at this secluded yurt with plenty of patio space overlooking the Blue Ridge mountains.
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Announced
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Watch
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Biz
Connect and network during Womenpreneur Wednesday at Sparq, Bailey Power Plant today, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy free parking, wifi, and refreshments. The event takes place on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month — registration is free.
Try This
Reminisce on your school days, except this time you get to be a principal for a day. Register to learn more about the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School system by shadowing a school principal within the district on Monday, Feb. 16. Attendees will be assigned to a school and end the afternoon with a luncheon.
History
Did you know Carver High School was named after Dr. George Washington Carver, one of the leading food scientists in the US? Carver High School was the first Forsyth County high school to serve African American students outside of the Winston-Salem city limits, and is now a historic landmark.
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Correction
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The Buy
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