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April 16, 2025

✝️ Historic Easter Celebration

This Sunday is Easter, which means it’s time for one of Winston-Salem’s most cherished traditions: the Easter Sunrise Service in Old Salem.

Now in its 253rd year, this Service has been held every year since 1772 and is one of the longest-running Easter sunrise services in the country.

• What to Expect: Before dawn, hundreds will gather at Salem Square for a liturgical reading and singing before silently processing to God’s Acre, the Moravian graveyard.

  • The Service concludes with the choir singing of Jesus Christ’s resurrection as the sun begins to rise.
    
    

• Details: Salem Square at 6 AM
  
  

• Refreshments: Lot 63 will provide free coffee and sugarcake to attendees until 5:45 AM.

♻️ Goodwill has always championed the principles of reducing, reusing, and recycling—not just on Earth Day, but every day. Here are three impactful ways Goodwill fosters sustainability:

• Each year, Goodwill recycles 40 million pounds of unwanted goods through its donated goods program.

• Goodwill is a plastic bag-free retailer—shoppers can bring their own reusable bags or purchase new reusable bags in Goodwill stores.

• Since 2004, Goodwill has responsibly recycled 900 million pounds of computer equipment.

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🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, April 19

• Vintage Market - Shop for vintage clothing from 20+ vendors at 675 W 5th Street! 11 AM - 5 PM

• Anniversary - Celebrate Incendiary Brewing Lewisville’s 3rd anniversary with music from Camel City Yacht Club, games, and BBQ! 2-7 PM

• Cork Hunt - Think of an Easter egg hunt for adults. Win prizes at Childress Vineyards by finding the most corks hidden in the grapevines. 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM

• Card Show - Discover over 175 vendors at Truist Stadium selling sports cards, vintage memorabilia, comic books, and much more. 9 AM - 4 PM

• Spring Football Showcase - Watch the Wake Forest football team play a scrimmage game at Allegacy Stadium! Attendees will also have the chance to compete alongside the players in a Punt, Pass & Kick Competition. 3 PM

• Food Truck Festival - Head to Hanes Mall for 10+ food trucks and small business vendors! 10 AM - 5 PM

• DIY Workshop - Craft bar soap from scratch at Lizzie’s All Natural Products. 3 PM

• Cookie Class - Decorate Easter-themed cookies at The Canvas Cake Studio! 3 PM

Sunday, April 20 (Easter)

• Easter Sunrise Service - Join Salem Congregation at Salem Square for this beloved Winston-Salem tradition! 6 AM

• Yoga at the Winery - Unwind with a yoga class led by Breathe Yoga Studio at Medaloni Cellars. 11 AM

• THC Cocktails - Learn how to use THC and CBD in cocktails at easytalk. 4 PM

Monday, April 21

• Book Club - Join Bookmarks for a discussion of North Carolina Reads' nonfiction selections—“On the Swamp” by Ryan E. Emanuel and “Hungry Roots” by Ashli Quesinberry Stokes and Wendy Atkins-Sayre. 6 PM

🗞 Other News

•  🏡 Real Estate: Let's get moving! With 20+ years of expertise, Leonard Ryden Burr agents are your go-to real estate pros. Explore listings (like this adorable Ardmore home or this two-story home in Sherwood Forest), and connect with an agent today!*
  
  

• 🛶 Recreation: Kayak the Quarry is back! Book a time slot on April 26 & 27 and May 3 & 4 to rent a single or tandem kayak and explore the Quarry at Grant Park. Register soon because spots will fill quickly!
  
  

• 🏁 Racing: Start your engines. Bowman Gray Stadium’s 77th season of racing kicks off this Saturday! Races will be held at Bowman Gray every Saturday through August. Learn more about the Stadium’s long history.
  
  

• 🚗 Parking: Starting Thursday, May 1, the city will replace downtown parking meters with the PayByPhone app. This app is already in use in other areas, like the Arts District. To give residents time to get used to the new system, there will be a grace period before any tickets are issued. (WFDD)
  
  

• ✉️ Resignations: Summer Johnson McGee, the president of Salem Academy & College since 2021, will step down on June 30 to become the president of Lenoir-Rhyne University. Additionally, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist CEO Dr. Julie Freischlag will retire from her position at the end of 2025. Freischlag has served as CEO since 2017.
  
  

• 👀 Update: Founders Restaurant no longer offers regular dine-in service—instead, the space will now exclusively function as an event venue. Founders Restaurant first opened in 2022, nestled within the historic Shaffner Inn.
  
  

• 🏥 Medical: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has opened a new 45,000-square-foot adult emergency department. The facility includes 43 treatment rooms and is supported by nearly 300 teammates. This milestone marks the completion of the first phase of the hospital’s new care tower, which is on track for full completion in 2026.

🐰 Hop To It

The Easter Bunny has been busy—check out these local Easter egg hunts this weekend!

Smith Hollow Farm | Saturday, 11 AM - 5 PM and Sunday, 1-5 PM | Egg hunts, hayrides, crafts, games, and activities

Be Kind Coffee Co. | Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM | Egg hunt, Easter Bunny photos, and local vendor market

Bricks & Minifigs | Saturday, 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Egg hunts separated by age group

Trade Street | Saturday, 12 PM | Find eggs in participating businesses on Trade Street

Armstrong Artisan Farm | Saturday, 10 AM - 9 PM | Helicopter egg drops, glow-in-the-dark egg hunt, hayrides, jumping pillow, bounce house, and more

Old Nick Williams Distillery | Saturday, 11 AM - 4 PM | Egg hunt, photo ops, games, and a small business market

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Upcoming Events

• Community Day - Experience Flywheel Coworking on April 23! Explore the space, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and connect with members during the social hour.

• Triad Heart Ball - Support the American Heart Association while taking part in a heart-healthy meal, live auction, and more at the Grandover Resort and Spa on April 25. Ticket sales end April 18.

• Trellis Kentucky Derby Party - Join the Trellis Leadership Council on May 3 at The Atrium at Biotech Place for live music, a silent auction, festive food & drinks, and a live stream of the Kentucky Derby!

• Business Class - Join Wake Forest Executive Education for its one-day program on Fundamentals of Effective Negotiation at Wake Downtown on May 6. Register by April 22.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🥐 In case you missed it, Bobby Boy Bakeshop opened its second location at Salem Bottleworks on Tuesday!

• 🍳 Looking for an Easter brunch spot? We’ve got you covered!

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