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July 15, 2024

Five Million and Counting

The Samaritan Ministries Soup Kitchen will serve its 5 millionth meal on Tuesday, July 16!

• The History of Samaritan Ministries: In December of 1980, a meeting was held at Crisis Control Ministry to establish a soup kitchen in Winston-Salem. Within a few months, the Samaritan Ministries Soup Kitchen served its first meal to 26 guests on March 2, 1981.

• The Numbers:

  • Since opening, the soup kitchen hasn’t missed a day.

  • The average number of guests served daily by Samaritan Ministries has grown from 92 in 1981 to 344 in 2024.

  • As of July 16, 2024, Samaritan Ministries has served lunch 15,844 days in a row.

• How it Works: The soup kitchen welcomes everyone, with no limit on how many times a week guests can come and no forms or explanations for why they need a meal.
  

• Details: Mayor Allen Joines will speak at Samaritan Ministries at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, July 16. The 5 millionth meal will be served when lunch starts at 11 AM.

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Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, July 16

• Tech Day - Need help getting your laptop or phone to work? Talk with tech experts (for free!) at Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center. 9 AM

• Baseball - Watch the final home games of the Carolina Disco Turkey’s season! Games through Sunday at Hanes Park and Couch Ballpark. P.S. Bring your cat to Friday’s game for Cat Night!

Wednesday, July 17

• Samba Class - Learn the samba - a Brazilian dance - at the Breathing Room. Register for one class or the 7-week course! 7 PM

• Soft Launch - Grab a plate of jerk chicken at Irie Plates, a Jamaican restaurant beginning its soft opening phase. 12 PM

• Painting Pop-Up - Paint the skyline of Winston-Salem with JK Woodworked Creations at Fiddlin’ Fish. Supplies included. 6 PM

• Picnic in the Park - Alt-country and rock ‘n’ roll band Tupelo Crush performs in Bailey Park. Grab a bite from an onsite food truck and enjoy the show! 6 PM

• Local History - Join Preservation Forsyth at Lot 63 in Old Salem to learn about the history of Lot 63’s building. 6 PM

Thursday, July 18

• Book Signing - Local news anchor and author Cameron Kent signs copies of his newest book, Oak Island Book Club, at Carolina Vintiques. 6 PM

• Dance Performance - Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance presents “Before the Scream” at Hanesbrands Theatre. Performances run through Sunday.

• Paw Crawl - Join Forsyth Humane Society at Wise Man Brewing for its last pet-friendly bar crawl until next year! 5-7 PM

• Clothing Sale - Find great deals on name-brand products at Champion’s Warehouse Sale at the Fairgrounds Event Center. Sale runs through July 22.

• Storytime - Bring your kids to Kaleideum for storytime, yoga exercises, and a special fluffy guest 🐰 11 AM

• Business Mixer - Learn about the Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo and meet other business owners at the Delta Arts Center. 6-7:30 PM

• New Exhibition - The Arts Council presents “Homegrown” at the Milton Rhodes Center through August 31. The exhibition highlights three local artists who were inducted in the “Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame” in 2023.

Friday, July 19

• Taylor Swift - Experience a Taylor Swift tribute concert by Kanin Wren at The Playground Golf & Sports Bar! 8:30 PM

• Author Event - Meet romance author Tessa Bailey at Bookmarks and pick up a copy of her newest book, The Au Pair Affair. 11 AM - 1 PM

• Sunflowers - Head to The Fields at Sunflower Trail for its opening day! Pick sunflowers & wildflowers, explore the flower maze, and enjoy the beautiful views. 10 AM - Sunset

• Latin Dance Party - Dance the night away at Pink Moon Cafe! The evening starts with a bachata lesson followed by social dancing. 9 PM - 12 AM

• Business Social - Calling all college interns! You’re invited to join Winston Under 40 members at Truist Stadium on the party deck. Stick around afterward for the baseball game. 5-6:30 PM

• Baseball Rebrand - The Dash rebrands as the Winston-Salem Italian Beef for its game against the Asheville Tourists at Truist Stadium! 7 PM

• Art Crush - Head to the Arts District for a block party with live performances, food, art galleries, and shopping with local vendors and artists. 7-10 PM

• Silent Disco - Grab your friends and dance to music mixed by live DJs at The Ramkat! 9 PM

• Outdoor Movie - Watch Trolls: Band Together at Harmon Park, the first in the Kernersville “Movies in the Park” series. Movie starts at dusk.

Other News

• Shop: Now is the perfect time to treat yourself to that dream luxury watch you've been eyeing. Discover Windsor Jewelers’ collection of pre-loved timepieces at the exclusive pre-owned watch event happening Thursday to Saturday, July 18-20! Take advantage of exclusive savings and financing options.*
  
  

• Transportation: The Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) will replace five fixed-route transit buses with new hybrid-electric buses. The funds for the replacements come from a $4.4 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
  
  

• Rankings: CNBC ranked North Carolina No. 2 on its “Top States for Business” and Forbes Advisor ranked Winston-Salem No. 20 on its “Best Places for Young Professionals To Live In The U.S.”
  
  

• Golf: The Twilight Open takes place Tuesday, August 6 at Reynolds Park. Support raised from the event will benefit First Tee - Central Carolina, which provides life-changing opportunities through golfing to young people from diverse backgrounds. Register by Thursday, August 1.
  
  

• Athletics: The Demon Deacons had three Top 10 picks on Day 1 of the MLB draft - Chase Burns, Nick Kurtz, and Seaver King. The Deacs are only the second program in MLB Draft history to achieve this honor, the first being the Rice Owls in 2004.
  
  

• Apply: Could your non-profit use help with a project or initiative? Apply to be a 2025 Action Learning Project partner with Leadership Winston-Salem by Friday, August 2!

Share the Love

We asked our social media followers to name something they LOVE about Winston-Salem. Here are some of the comments:

• “THE COFFEE SHOPS” - Tessa M.

• “I love when the towers in Bailey Park are lit up at night” - Kathleen S.

• “The art in downtown” - Peter P.

• “So many great libraries for our son” -Taylor

• “I love the breweries and all of the live music.” - Kelly M.

• “The commitment to historical preservation while allowing room for new things too” - Morgan J.

• “So many of the amenities of a large city with almost none of the drawbacks” - Bob C.

• “…boatloads of free and easy parking too (especially after 5 and on weekends)” - Ann G.

LET US KNOW

Name something you LOVE about Winston-Salem!

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• The Big Chill - Piedmont Federal Bank is a proud sponsor of The Shalom Project’s biggest fundraiser event of the year! Head to Bailey Park on July 20 for a celebration with homemade ice cream, live music, face painting, and more.

• Free Coworking - Enjoy a day of coworking, lunch, productivity, and networking at Flywheel Coworking's Community Day on July 24.

• 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 fundraiser event at Legacy Stables on August 17.

The Wrap

• ☕ The Vecino Center partnered with Chad’s Chai to offer a Chai Workshop that team member Jacob got to attend! He loved learning the history behind his favorite drink and even made his own blend of masala chai.

• 👧 Team member Christy toured LEAD Girls’ new building at their open house last week! The non-profit is creating a positive impact in the lives of low-income/at-risk preteen girls.

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