🥗 New Year, New Habits
Changing up your dining and drinking habits this year? Whether you’re eating healthier or participating in Dry January, we’ve rounded up a list of local spots to help you stay on track.

Farmer’s Daughter at Village Juice
Healthy Dining
Village Juice | Smoothies, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, smoothie bowls, and plant-based sweets | Order: Try the Farmer’s Daughter grain bowl with 32 grams of protein!
Yamas | Build your own pita sandwich, grain bowl, or salad bowl | Pro tip: Order a family meal and portion it out for easy weekday lunches.
Acadia Foods | Sandwiches and salads, complete with a build-your-own option for sandwiches | Bonus: Make your sandwich vegan-friendly with vegan cheese and mayo!
Mocktails
The Dutch Light | Most popular mocktail: Drink Your Juice, Shelby (muddled berries, hibiscus and ginger syrups, and lemon juice) | Plus, NA beer and wine available!
Easytalk | Most popular mocktail: Only Fruit (passion fruit, lime, and vanilla) | Bonus: Easytalk carries Phony Negronis for a grab-n-go option!
The Katharine | Most popular mocktail: Bingo Bango Spritzer (Bingo-Bango soda, orange sec, lemon syrup) | Zoom in: Bingo-Bango Soda is a locally owned company started by Michael Robinson II in 2018!
Make 2026 your best work year yet. Join Flywheel Coworking, designed to help you focus, connect, and create a clear boundary between work and home. Get started:
See it: Schedule a tour with Becca
Experience it: Attend Community Day on January 28
Join: Choose from flexible membership options designed to fit your needs*
🗓 Events
Saturday, January 10
Kaleideum After Dark - Learn about black holes from a NASA expert, make Galaxy Slime, and play disc golf inside the museum at this 21+ event! 6:30-9:30 PM
Cocktail Class - Join Cordial Cowboy at Hel’s to make NA cocktails! 12 PM
Comedy Special - Get ready for a comedy variety show featuring improv, music, and stand-up at the Milton Rhodes Center! 8 PM
Tom Petty Tribute - I’m free, free fallin’. Listen to Somewhat Petty perform at The Ramkat! 8 PM
Winter Wonderland - Bring the whole family to Childress Vineyards for a meet-and-greet with Anna and Elsa, hands-on stuffed animal building, and cozy cups of hot chocolate. 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, January 11
Adult Book Fair - Relive the magic of school book fairs at Bookmarks and discover your next favorite read! 10:30 AM
Meditate, Move, Mahj - Camel City Mahjong teams up with Hilliard Studio Method for meditation, exercise, and guided Mahjong open play! 1 PM
Monday, January 12
Zumba Class - Join the YMCA at The Ramkat for a free Zumba class! 6 PM
DIY Cards - Craft handmade cards at the Generations Center! Materials included. 1 PM
💪 New Year’s energy fades, but a supportive community that keeps you accountable day after day drives lasting change. Experience the RideUnited difference!
High-energy workouts both on and off the bike
Morning, midday, and afternoon classes to fit your schedule
Strength and cardio classes
Themed rides including Taylor Swift, Pitbull + Friends, and more
January special: $26 your first month (Requires a 2-month minimum. Second month billed at regular rate).
🗞 Other News
🍤 Now Open: Cozumel Seafood & Mexican Kitchen opened at 6412 Sessions Court in Clemmons! Their menu is packed with tacos, burritos, ceviche, and shrimp — make sure to pair your meal with a refreshing agua fresca. Our team is eyeing the lunch specials and sopapillas with ice cream!
🏗️ Civic: A series of meetings on proposed land uses in northeast Winston-Salem and Forsyth County kicks off January 28. Listen to the latest episode of the city’s First & Main podcast to learn how you can share your input!
🎻 Feel Good: Meet your neighbor, David Chandler! A Salemtowne retiree, David handcrafts violins and donates them to local organizations that introduce children to music. Chandler is finishing up his 40th instrument; each violin takes three months to make! (FOX8 WGHP)
🎉 Celebrate: Two locally owned businesses are hitting major milestones: Westtown is celebrating its 35th anniversary next week, and Kermit’s Hot Dog House turns 60 this Saturday. Were you here when these restaurants first opened? Share your favorite memory!
🏆 Contest: Clemmons is hosting its 5th annual LEGO Contest this month! Builders of all ages are invited to create a unique design inspired by this year’s theme, “Build Your Hobby.” Entries can be dropped off at Clemmons Village Hall on January 23–24, with winners announced January 28.
👨🚒 Trending: Shoutout to the WS Fire Department’s social media team — they deserve a raise! This post is hilarious, and the comment section is gold. Note: Please do not put your cat in a tree on purpose.
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Upcoming Events
Evening in the Atrium - Live music meets local flavor! Catch Martha Bassett in concert while enjoying small bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th on January 15.
Community Day - Experience a day at Flywheel Coworking on January 28! Explore the space, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and connect with members during the social hour.
How many times a week do you eat out?
👀 Wednesday’s results: Do you think any snow will stick to the ground this year?
Yes - 38%
No - 62%
Lisa C. shared, “I want a good 10” snowfall to enjoy and watch the kiddos sliding down our hill!”
🌀 The Wrap
💬 We want to hear from you. Let us know what topics, tips, or resources you would love for us to cover in 2026!






