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Citizen Edu 101
Count how many buildings you can identify in this photo. | Photo by WStoday
How well do you know the laws in Winston-Salem? We’ve done the digging for you to find some unusual laws, ordinances, or regulations that citizens may not know about. We’ve listed them in no particular order. Let’s test if you’re a good citizen.
Rule 1: Burying trees and plants
It’s illegal to bury any trees, brush, stumps, limbs, or other organic material within the city, except where a demolition landfill permits.
Rule 2: Hosting a bonfire
Having a bonfire on private property or public ground is illegal unless approved by the city to prevent fires. This does not apply to outdoor cooking and other recreational purposes.
Rule 3: Setting off fireworks
Some fireworks, including firecrackers, aerial fireworks, and bottle rockets, are illegal to possess in the state of NC. Violators could be fined up to $500 and face up to six months in prison.
Storm Large: The Seven Deadly Sins | Saturday, April 25-Sunday, April 26 | Times vary | Reynolds Auditorium | $29+ | The scandalously fabulous chanteuse Storm Large guides us through the seven deadly sins in song, plus the story of Bizet’s temptress Carmen is told through a symphonic suite from the familiar opera.*
Join the city’s Neighborhood Leadership Development Series, designed to help residents develop practical skills to lead initiatives within their neighborhood. Classes will take place every Thursday, starting April 30 through June 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. Applications close on Thursday, April 23.
Listen
What’s that sound we hear? Third Street Soundwaves at Merschel Park is back. The free outdoor live music will feature local band Ears To The Ground today at 5:30 p.m., in front of Kaleideum.
Biz
Need to refresh your online presence? Sign up to receive a free digital headshot on Monday, April 20, at Maddie’s Cake from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. These sessions are geared towards small business owners, entrepreneurs, and other professionals.
Watch
A Winston-Salem film is returning to the big screen. a/perture cinema will host a screening of “Blood Date on Trade Street” tomorrow, April 17, at 9 p.m. The film showcases a true-crime story of a girl vampire who goes on a date. You may recognize some familiar spots.
Job
Love working in the field? Apply to become head of garden, curation and production at Old Salem Museums and Gardens. Qualified candidates will have experience with vegetable production, orchard care, and ecological growing practices. Our job board has hundreds of job postings.
Outdoors
The Pisgah Conservancy launched the Pisgah Bridge Adventure Challenge, a family-friendly way to explore bridges and footlogs along Pisgah trails. All you have to do is visit the five bridge destinations by Aug. 15, take a selfie, and submit it to The Pisgah Conservancy for a chance to win prizes.
Health
Navigate allergy season with confidence using expert-backed do’s and don’ts to manage symptoms and feel your best. If seasonal allergies are slowing you down, a primary care provider can help you find relief and create a plan that works for you.*
The Buy
Pop quiz. What can you wear while 1) driving 2) drinking your morning coffee, or 3) reading this newsletter to look more awake and help under eyes glow? Under eye patches. Be an under eye patch influencer and work these into your morning routine:
👁️ These award-winning under eye patches employ collagen, snail mucin, and hyaluronic acid to get the job done — you should notice an immediate difference in puffiness.
👁️ Go for green tea under eye patches to get the energizing benefits of caffeine directly on your skin — you’ll get 30 in a pack.
👁️ One of the most popular brands is grace & stella. Try a variety pack to learn which key ingredient — whether retinol, caffeine, or firming peptides — makes the biggest difference to your skin.
My birthday is in five days, and to make it special, I’m hoping to try something I haven’t done before in Winston-Salem. This is where you come in. Help me find an activity — or a whole day adventure to do — beyond the obvious, and help me make this day memorable. Now, send it.
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