January 7, 2026

🥗 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:

🗓 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.

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👀 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!

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