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Flow where the stream goes
Choose from over 170 family-friendly activities during the week. | Photo courtesy of @cityofwinstonsalem
Forsyth Creek Week is here. The week-long event celebrates natural landscapes through hands-on educational activities, interactive workshops, clean-up efforts, and guest speakers sharing about efforts to preserve our local aquatic systems. Here’s what to expect Saturday, March 21-Sunday, March 29. Most activities are free to attend.
Discover health insights and care options at Novant Health. | Photo provided by Novant Health
From long-standing conditions to newer treatment options, patients are asking important questions — and physicians at Novant Health are sharing answers.
Winston-Salem ranked in the top 20 most challenging places to live with pollen in the US. Blooming trees send pollen counts in the air, triggering seasonal allergies. Track the pollen density before rushing out the door.
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Ashley Elementary School is getting smaller. The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school board approved to cut its size by ~20,000 sqft. Due to the district’s financial constraints, the project is scaled back to focus on essential upgrades. (WFDD)
Art
Seasons change, and so do people. Women 40+ in transition are invited to attend The Reinvention Talisman, a guided art workshop designed to help participants reflect on life changes and chart a path forward. The three-hour experience takes place at Open Studio in Kernersville tomorrow, March 21 at 9:30 a.m. Registration costs $165.
Try This
Calling all jigsaw enthusiasts. If you’re looking to make new connections over puzzle swaps and talk strategy, you can join Winston-Salem’s new Jugsaw Puzzlers’ Facebook group. If you’re looking for more ways to make friends, we’ve got a guide for you.
Cause
Break out your best hat and spring colors. We may not be heading to the Kentucky Derby in May, but this festive alternative supports a local horse rescue and sanctuary. Grab your ticket to attend Rescue for the Roses on Sunday, May 3, at Medaloni Cellars in Lewisville.
Mailbag
Yesterday, we asked readers to name the best song about North Carolina. WSToday reader, Annie J. recommended “Carolina on My Mind” by James Taylor. Thanks, Annie.
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The Buy
Today marks the official first day of spring. To celebrate, we’re sharing our wardrobe must-haves for the season:
👚 Slip on this short sleeve cardigan for seamless warm weather layering.
☀️ Stay comfy and cute in this elevated casual gingham two-piece set.
👕 Opt for a lightweight henley tee on those chillier spring mornings.
👗 Flaunt this boho maxi skirt available in springtime hues like light pink, baby blue, and rose.
🩳 Lounge in these casual high-waisted shorts with pockets and a drawstring.
Spring is my second favorite season (I’ll let you guess the first). The trees are blooming, birds are chirping, and flowers are bursting into color. If you’ve got photos you’d like to share, send them my way. I’ll share mine next week.
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