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August 6, 2025
đź‘© Make New Friends With Winston Girls Club
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
August 06, 2025
đź‘© Winston Girls Club
Galina Savoye, a newcomer to Winston-Salem, struggled to make friends—so she launched the Winston Girls Club to help women in the city get connected.
Meetup at Dive Bar. Photo courtesy of Winston Girls Club.
What: Winston Girls Club is a social group open to women in Winston-Salem. Expect a mix of free and ticketed social events like casual meetups, movie nights, and crafting workshops.
Backstory: Galina and her husband moved to Winston-Salem in 2023. Galina struggled to make friends as a transplant, which inspired her to create Winston Girls Club this past March!
What They’re Saying: “The events are so nice—they’re super low pressure. A lot of people are coming by themselves and don’t know anyone, so it gives you an opportunity to meet people and let things happen naturally.” - Maggie
Upcoming Event: The Winston Girls Club hosts a “Freakier Friday” movie night this Friday at The Grand!
➡️ THREE reasons homeowners decided to renovate with ICON Custom Builders!
Created space for the kids: Families converted attics into bright, functional playrooms and bonus rooms - just like these Brookberry homeowners.
Stayed in the neighborhood they love: Rather than move, homeowners chose to expand their space while staying rooted in the community they cherish - like this family in Buena Vista.
Made room for family gatherings: An open-concept kitchen made it easier to connect, entertain, and gather - just what these homeowners had on their wishlist.*
đź—“ Events
Saturday, August 9
Kaleideum After Dark - Challenge your friends to Guitar Hero and Super Smash Bros, navigate a life-size Ms. Pac-Man maze, and explore Kaleideum at this 21+ only event. 6:30-9:30 PM*
Cat Video Fest - Watch a compilation of the latest and best cat videos at Foothills Tasting Room! 7 PM
Books, Barbecue & Bingo - Enjoy a barbecue dinner and bingo rounds at Biotech Place! Plus, be one of the first to learn the author lineup for this year’s Bookmarks Festival. Registration closes tonight, August 6.
Fermentation Workshop - Learn how to preserve foods through fermentation in this hands-on class at Crafted Kitchen. 10 AM
Disney Concert - Listen to Martha Bassett and a musical ensemble perform classic Disney songs at Salem College. 7:30 PM
Kids in the Kitchen - Kids ages 7-12 learn to make various back-to-school-inspired lunches at Southern Home & Kitchen. 10 AM
Family Art Day - Create black and white block prints at NCMA Winston-Salem and explore the galleries for free! 11 AM - 2 PM
Historical Celebration - Learn about the connections between the Cherokee People and the early Moravians at Historic Bethabara Park. 1:30-4:30 PM
Anniversary Party - Celebrate three years of Tucker’s Tap Yard with a foam machine, karaoke, the Lomo House food truck, and Salty Paws Doggie Ice Cream! 5 PM
Sunrise Paddle - Hey there, early risers. Take your kayak out on Salem Lake to catch the sunrise—registration required. 5-7 AM
Back to School Market - Shop clothing, children's books, flowers, coffee, and more at 406 Harvey Street! 9 AM - 12 PM
Sunday, August 10
Supper Series - Enjoy a four-course dinner at The Katharine paired with spirits from Broad Branch Distillery. 5:30 PM
Nature & Art - Explore the world of cyanotype printing and art photography at My Garden Blooms. Bonus: Make a bouquet using the flower bar! 2 PM
Cocktail Class - Join easytalk at the bar to learn how to elevate your at-home cocktail game using ice. 4 PM
Paint Your Partner - Attempt to paint your partner at The Playground Golf & Sports Bar! Free to attend. 5:30 PM
Farmers Mini Market -Shop from farmers and local vendors in Fiddlin’ Fish’s taproom. 12-4 PM
Mindful-Mess - Craft multiple collages inspired by various prompts at Dabble Art Bar! 2 PM
Boots & Soul - Head to Real World Ballroom for a day of line dancing where country meets soul. 12:30-4:30 PM
Monday, August 11
Bookshop Storytime - Did you know The Bookhouse in Reynolda Village has storytime every Monday? 10:30 AM
💵 Have you started talking to your kids about money? According to Piedmont Federal Bank’s free guide, a great time to begin is when they start earning an allowance.
The next step—empower them to manage their own Student Checking account:
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đź—ž Other News
🎉 Now Open: Kernersville native Montgomery Hedgecock has opened The Pink Door, a clothing boutique shop, at 111 N Main Street in Kernersville. Additionally, Denisa Csillik has opened Heima Nest&Nook, a drop-in childcare and parent lounge at 107 Fair Oaks Lane in Winston-Salem.
🏌️‍♂️ Local Legend: Wake Forest alumnus Cameron Young won the Wyndham Championship on Sunday! The victory marks his first PGA TOUR win and has secured him a spot in the upcoming TOUR Championship.
âšľ Donate: Send a local veteran or first responder to a Dash game! Your $10 donation secures them a spot at the final home game of the season on Sunday, September 7. Bonus: The Dash will match each donation!
🏆 Tourism: A record-breaking number of tourists visited Winston-Salem this past fiscal year, according to Visit Winston-Salem. The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium and Visit Winston-Salem’s marketing campaign are two major factors credited with boosting the numbers. (WXII 12)
✏️ Education: The Educator Warehouse has reopened for the academic year! Located at Diggs-Latham Elementary School, the Educator Warehouse provides teachers with school supplies for free, which are secured through community donations. Sign up to volunteer or donate today!
🚀 Impact: Business incubator, urban farming, affordable housing—the S.G. Atkins Enterprise Center is a force for revitalization in East Winston. Read the story! (The Chronicle)
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Upcoming Events
Salem Sampler - Take your kids to Salem Gymnastics & Swim on August 17 to sample swim lessons, gymnastics classes, or ninja classes—for free!
Evening in the Atrium - Listen to the Matt Kendrick Trio perform while enjoying small bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th on August 21.
🌀 The Wrap
🥳 Happy 50th birthday to Hanes Mall!
🏊 Get in one last dip at these public pools before they close on Sunday, August 10!
👨‍💻 Team member Jacob has loved working from Lot 63’s Underground this week—think chill vibes, comfy chairs, and did we mention they now serve avocado toast?
