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August 28, 2024

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!

It’s 5K season! Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or a casual runner, Winston-Salem has plenty of upcoming races to participate in.

Pro Tip: Register early for a discount on some of these races!

Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run | September 14 | Jerry Long Family YMCA

• Races start at 7:30 AM

• Benefits the YMCA’s LIVESTRONG program

Ardmore RAH! | October 19 | Redeemer Presbyterian Church

• Races start at 8 AM

• Benefits Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC

Run for Joy 5K | October 26 | Jamison Park

• Race starts at 9 AM

• Proceeds fund a scholarship for counseling for medical trainees in need of financial support at Wake Forest School of Medicine

Turkey Strut 5K | November 28 | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds

• Races start at 8:30 AM

• Benefits the We Care House of Winston-Salem

YMCA Mistletoe Run | December 7 | William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA

• Races start at 7:30 AM

• Benefits the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina

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Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, August 31

• Wild West Brewfest - Wise Man Brewing brings the Wild West to Winston-Salem with a mechanical bull, country music from the Zack Brock Duo, and a custom cowboy hat stand! 5-10 PM

• Family Art Day - Bring the family to the Mary Alice Warren Community Center for storytime and hands-on art activities! Storytime at 10:30 AM, art session at 12 PM.

• Latin Dance - Learn the salsa at Incendiary Brewing (Lewisville location) with instructors from SonCaribe Latin Dance. Stay afterward for a social dance with a live DJ! 5-9 PM

• Bourbon Revival - The Kentucky-based bluegrass band performs a free concert at Shallowford Square! 7-9 PM

• Coal Pit Live - Spindle 45 and High Point Horns open for Camel City Yacht Club in the Coal Pit! Admission is free. 6 PM

• Baseball - Watch the Winston-Salem Dash play their final games of the season at Truist Stadium! The Dash will face off against the Brooklyn Cyclones on Saturday and Sunday.

• Y2K Dance Party - Dance the night away to tunes from the ‘90s and ‘00s played by live DJs at the Milton Rhodes Center. 7:30-11:30 PM

• Summer on Fourth - Get ready to groove on 4th Street as Souljam takes the stage in front of Foothills Brewing! 7-10 PM

• Night at the Opera - Listen to musical performances of songs written by female composers & lyricists at Calvary Moravian. 3 PM

Sunday, September 1

• Free Symphony - The Piedmont Wind Symphony presents “Summon the Heroes” at the Coal Pit, featuring music from John Williams' Olympic compositions and Marvel & Pixar action films’ soundtracks! 6 PM

• Fall Market - Find handmade gifts at Angelo Artisan’s vendor market at Wise Man Brewing. Food trucks onsite. 12-5 PM

Monday, September 2 (Labor Day)

• Social Ride - Meet fellow cycling enthusiasts and take a ride together at Fiddlin’ Fish! 6:15 PM

⛳️ Golf for a cause! Sign up for the 28th Annual YMCA Golf to Give Back Tournament on October 22, 2024!

Your participation supports their mission of empowering our community through programs for children, families, and individuals.

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Other News

• Save the Date: Six Hundred° is bringing The Bailey Park Food & Spirit Festival to downtown on Sunday, October 27. The restaurant, along with Barcelona Burger and Dram & Draught, will have food demos, live music, and mixology classes.
  
  

• Coming Soon: Manolo Café and Restaurant will serve coffee, breakfast items, and tapas in the space previously occupied by Pink Moon Cafe at the Rosenbacher House. The café and restaurant’s grand opening is set for Friday, September 27.
  
  

• New Location: Elite Movement, a fitness center offering physical therapy, personal training, and strength & conditioning, has moved into 225 E 5th Street in Innovation Quarter.
  
  

• Universities: Three universities in Winston-Salem appeared on Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges in North Carolina list. Wake Forest University ranked No. 4, UNCSA ranked No. 6, and Winston-Salem State University ranked No. 13.
  
  

• Local Legend: Arzaia Thomas received the Myrtie Davis Lifetime Volunteer Servant Leadership Award for her longtime volunteer work at Samaritan Ministries. The 72-year-old has been volunteering at the non-profit for 42 years. (Fox 8)
  
  

• Restaurant: Ramen Mafia is opening in September on 4th Street! The co-owner of Thai Harmony, Venny Juniaty, is opening the ramen restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Downtown Thai & Pho.

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Upcoming Events

• DIY Workshop - Learn to craft a soy wax candle and soap bars while sipping mimosas at Lizzie’s All Natural Products on September 6.

• Gem Show - Attend the Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center from September 6-8 for demonstrations, geode sales, and more.

• Dirty Dozen 5K - Run through mud, climb over obstacles, and support the YMCA’s health programs at this 5K/Fun Run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA on September 14.

• Art Exhibition - In partnership with Jessica Ferris Property Advisors, local abstract expressionist painter A.K. Landreth features her latest works at The Reverie on September 14.

• Healthcare Innovation and the Emerging Impact of AI - Join Wake Forest Executive Education for this one-day program on September 20. Registration deadline is September 5.

• The Go-To Fall Social - Connect and make new friends with us at Dogwood Hops and Crops on October 3! Tickets include a drink ticket, light bites, and a social bingo card to kickstart conversations.

The Wrap

• 🐈 Team member Jacob recently moved his cat all the way from Texas! She’s adjusting well to her new life in the Twin City.

• 🍜 There are so many upcoming food businesses coming to Winston-Salem! Which one are you most excited for?

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