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January 8, 2025
🚴♂️ Winston-Salem's New Cycling Team
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
January 08, 2025
A MESSAGE FROM GOODWILL
👕 Declutter Your Home, Change a Life
Did you know 54% of Americans feel overwhelmed by clutter? Start the new year fresh by clearing out what you don’t need. That shirt that’s been sitting in your closet could change someone’s life—donate it to Goodwill!
Why Donate to Goodwill?
Donated items sold in Goodwill’s retail stores produce revenue that funds employment and training programs such as:
Career Connections Centers
Skill building classes
NextGen Youth Program
What to Donate
Goodwill accepts donations of:
Clothing
Furniture
Flat-screen TVs
DVDs and CDs
How to Donate
Drop off items at the nearest Donation Center or schedule a donation pickup with Goodwill's partner, ReSupply!
The Impact
In November 2024 alone, over 3,200 people received services from Goodwill! When you donate and shop at Goodwill, locals like Terry and Miranda are being connected to good, sustainable work.
Start off your new year by changing someone's life!
🚴♂️ Getting Into Gear
Have you heard? Our city has a new professional sports team—Team Winston-Salem!
Photo courtesy Team Winston-Salem
What: Team Winston-Salem is a cycling team comprised of 30 professional cyclists from across the nation and headed by team director Jon Hamblen.
Who: Team director Jon Hamblen is a former professional cyclist and experienced coach who has led cyclists to national championships.
Hamblen has worked with Wake Forest University’s cycling team and is the director of Velocious Sports, a Winston-Salem cycling development league.
Why Winston? Winston-Salem has a rich cycling legacy, highlighted by the annual Winston-Salem Cycling Classic (part of Gears & Guitars) and the region's reputation as an ideal location for training and competitions.
Team Favorites: Hamblen told our team he loves cycling routes heading to Pilot Mountain or Hanging Rock State Park.
You can find Team Winston-Salem’s favorite local routes on their website!
🏆 $270,000. That's how much Greater Winston-Salem Inc. distributed to 25 minority-owned small businesses! These local businesses range from counseling services and childcare to bakeries and cafes.
The funds were awarded through GWSI's Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Grant program, which supports Black and Latinx-owned small businesses. To date, the MBE Grant fund has:
Allocated just under $1.2 million
Awarded 104 grants to 76 businesses
Learn more about Greater Winston-Salem Inc. and how it supports small businesses in our community!*
🗓 Events
Saturday, January 11
Kaleideum After Dark - Make your own slime, sing karaoke in the Digital Dome, and explore Kaleideum at this 21+ only event. 6:30-9:30 PM*
Mocktail Class - Lean how to make alcohol-free cocktails with Cordial Cowboy at Hel’s! Class includes three drinks. 1 PM
Western Night - Enjoy a free chili dinner and a screening of “Blazing Saddles” at Camel City Playhouse! 7 PM
Doggie Date - Meet adoptable dogs from Pawfect Match at Tucker’s Tap Yard! 12-3 PM
Botanical DIY - Create a staghorn fern art/display piece, a pressed flower craft, and Valentine’s Day gift tags at My Garden Blooms. 2 PM
Elvis Tribute Show - Enjoy a delicious dinner at Childress Vineyards while an Elvis tribute artist performs! Attendees are encouraged to wear ‘50s attire. 6 PM
Beyond the Blue Ridge - Listen to the Winston-Salem Symphony perform music from “The Magnificent Seven” and “Billy the Kid.” Additional performance on Sunday.
Art Exhibition - Discover the legacy of late local artist Leland Powers and view his artwork at The Historic Brookstown Inn. 5-7 PM
DIY Wind Chimes - Learn how to make your own set of windchimes out of copper and wood at Mixxer! 1 PM
Sunday, January 12
Dad Meetup - Calling all dads! You and your kids are invited to East of Texas for Tex Mex BBQ, half-priced beer, and the chance to connect with other dads. 4-5:30 PM
Yoga at the Winery - Stretch out at Medaloni Cellars with a yoga class! 11 AM
Monday, January 13
Xtreme Hip Hop Step - Get your heart pumping with this energetic, beginner-friendly class at the Kernersville Recreation and Event Center. 6 PM
🗞 Other News
🍔 Coming Soon: The Texas-based burger chain Whataburger will open a location in Winston-Salem at 291 Harvey Street in late summer. This location will be one of eight locations opening in North Carolina this year. Other locations include Charlotte, Greensboro, and High Point. (Axios Charlotte)
🏆 Compete: Foothills Brewing’s 3rd annual Beat Chef Shane Competition is on Saturday, January 25. Enter to compete by Wednesday, January 15, and start prepping your best traditional or Texas-style chili.
🎨 Arts: Nominations for the Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame are open until February 28. The Memorial Walk of Fame recognizes deceased Winston-Salem residents who made significant contributions to the arts and entertainment industry. Past inductees have included The 5 Royales and Maya Angelou.
🍷 History: Tour Pour Du Jour is back at the Graylyn Estate! Sign up to tour the historical estate, learn about its fascinating history, and enjoy appetizers and wine in the library. The next tour is on Sunday, January 19.
🚗 Transportation: Work to convert Liberty and Main Street into two-way streets will begin this month. The project is expected to take 10 months and will not result in full road closures. This project is part of the Downtown Two-Way Street Conversion Project, which has already converted portions of First and Second Streets into two-way streets.
🥍 Sports: It’s not too late to register for NC Fusion’s adult lacrosse winter indoor league. The league will play 8-9 games at Proehlific Park in Greensboro during February and March. The deadline to register is Sunday, January 26.
☑️ Vote: Don’t forget to submit your nominations for The Go-To’s first-ever Reader’s Choice Awards! Nominations will be open through Friday, January 17.
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Upcoming Events
Free Coworking - Enjoy a day of coworking, lunch, productivity, and networking at Flywheel Coworking's Community Day on January 22.
🌀 The Wrap
🍜 Missed Monday’s newsletter? That Place in West End announced its menu will now feature ramen bowls sourced from Bootleg Ramen!
🎉 Did you know we have an active giveaway on Instagram? Enter for the chance to win a massage therapy session with Winston-Salem Massage & Bodywork!
