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August 5, 2024
📚 Celebrate National Book Lovers Day
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
August 05, 2024
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📚 Calling All Bookworms
Did you know National Book Lovers Day is Friday, August 9? Celebrate by perusing the shelves at these local bookstores!
The Bookhouse
The Bookhouse | 120 Reynolda Village
With seating throughout the bookstore and a beverage bar, The Bookhouse is a great spot to find your next read while catching up with friends.
Bookmarks | 634 W 4th Street
Located in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem, this bookstore hosts various bookish events, including the upcoming Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors on September 26-29.
Book Ferret | 3354 Robinhood Road
Visit this bookstore on your next trip to Sherwood Plaza. It offers new and gently used books, as well as book-related products.
McKay’s | 745 Jonestown Road
McKay’s has hundreds of used books + board games, collectibles, instruments, and so much more - perfect for bargain-hunters.
Byrdhouse Books | 103 N Main St, Kernersville
Coming soon to the historic Richard Hedgecock building! There is no set opening date yet, but renovations are underway. The bookstore will feature both new and used books.
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Events
Tuesday, August 6
National Night Out - Bring the family to Shallowford Square for games, demonstrations, and hot dogs! This event supports local law enforcement officers. 6 PM
Disco & Dance - Play with the Salem Band at Salem Square in their pre-concert show before their free disco-themed concert with songs from Earth, Wind & Fire, Saturday Night Fever, and more in Salem Square. 6:45 PM
Wine Tasting - Savor a trio of exquisite Burgundies from Marechal at The Caviste. 4:30 PM
Pet Painting - Paint a portrait of your furry friend at Wine & Design and support the Forsyth Humane Society! 6 PM
Twilight Open - Watch golf competitions at Reynolds Park, grab a bite from the food trucks, and head to West Salem Public House for an after-party! 5:30 PM
Wednesday, August 7
Charcuterie Workshop - Craft a delectable charcuterie board and a beautiful flower arrangement with your friends at The Gibson House in Kernersville. 6 PM
Cooking Class - Learn to preserve and jar pickles in this class for the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) community and their friends at Second Harvest Food Bank. 4 PM
Picnic in the Park - The Leroy Pridgen Jazz Quartet performs at Bailey Park. Grab a bite from an onsite food truck and enjoy the show! 6 PM
Thursday, August 8
Musical - Theatre Alliance presents Alice by Heart, a musical inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Runs through Saturday.
Meet the Muralists - Learn about mural making from a panel of artists at Mixxer. The panel includes Ernel Martinez, the artist behind the new mural on the 15th Street water tower! 6 PM
Sizzlin’ Summer Nights - Head to the SGA Community Gardens for a fun exercise session, tunes from The Nathan Ward Quartet, and various local vendors. 6-8 PM
Opening Night - Camel City Playhouse presents Hair, a musical following a group of hippies during the late ‘60s in New York City. Rated R. Runs through August 18.
Business Workshop - Join Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. for a workshop for minority and women business owners. Attendees will learn how to keep their personal and business finances separate. 11:30 AM
Friday, August 9
Anniversary - Tucker’s Tap Yard celebrates 2 years in business with an adoption fair, “pawdicures,” line dancing, and more. The celebration lasts through Sunday; check their Facebook page to find out when specific events are happening.
Free Workout - Work up a sweat with F45 Training Winston-Salem at the Coal Pit. Registration required. 5:30 PM
Outdoor Movie - Grab a bag of popcorn and watch Bend It Like Beckham at MUSE Winston-Salem. Pre-film activities start at 7 PM, movie starts at dusk.
Lyrics by the Lake - Head to NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) for musical performances, spoken word poetry, comedy, live painting, and a vendor market. Join the waitlist! 6-9 PM
Grand Opening - Discover authentic Jamaican dishes and enjoy live music at Irie Plates’ grand opening event! The new restaurant and bar is located at 1539 Hanes Mall Boulevard. Opens at 2:30 PM.
Other News
Baseball: Wrap up your summer at a Dash game before school starts on August 12. The whole family will have a ball (pun intended) watching the Dash take on the Greenville Drive August 6-11 at Truist Stadium. Visit wsdash.com to purchase your tickets today.*
On Sale: Connect and make new friends with us at The Go-To Fall Social on Thursday, October 3, at Dogwood Hops and Crops! Tickets include a drink ticket, light bites, and a social bingo card to kickstart conversations.
Save the Date: Mark your calendar for an indoor pickleball tournament at Forsyth Country Day School on Saturday, September 21. The tournament will feature mixed doubles, men’s doubles, and women’s doubles. Register by September 1 for a discounted price.
Medical: Forsyth County has allocated $79,100 to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening program. Combined with the $35,900 grant from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the program will provide free cancer screenings for 120 low-income women.
Arts: The Arts Council of Winston-Salem is offering grants of $500 to $2,000 to local artists through the Artist Support Grants program. Virtual information sessions will be held on August 9 and 21. The deadline to apply for a grant is Thursday, September 26.
Register: The Dutch Greens Hydroponic Farm is accepting orders for its first grow cycle. Starting the first week of September, supporters will receive a weekly box of fresh greens for 10 weeks. Pickups will be at The Dutch Light Bar in Bailey Park.
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Upcoming Events
Leadership Class - Wake Forest Executive Education presents “Leading Effective Change,” a one-day program at Wake Downtown on August 16. Register by August 8.
Men Who Cook - Local male amateur chefs battle it out in SECU Family House’s annual fundraising event at Legacy Stables on August 17.
Winston-Salem Open - Enjoy all the drinks, food, and fan perks while watching 15 of the world's top 50 players compete from August 17-24.
The Wrap
🎬 There are 14+ free outdoor movies you can watch before November! Team member Jacob is excited for the showing of The Incredibles at Crossnore on September 27.
❤️️ Planning a romantic date night? Check out our upscale dining guide - you might just find your new favorite spot!
