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July 17, 2024

Ice Cream For a Cause

Grab a scoop (or two) of ice cream at The Big Chill this Saturday, July 20!

• What: The Big Chill is a fundraiser event from The Shalom Project featuring free homemade ice cream prepared by over a dozen organizations and faith communities! Attendees can vote for their favorite ice cream by donating to The Shalom Project at that group’s station.
  
  

• What to expect: Aside from delicious ice cream, there will be face painting, outdoor games, live music, and food trucks.
  
  

• Why it matters: All donations benefit The Shalom Project, a non-profit assisting our neighbors in need through a medical clinic & pharmacy, food pantry, clothing closet, and more.
  
  

• Details: Bailey Park from 3-6 PM. Parking options include the lots at 623 Patterson Ave and 315 Seventh St and the free parking garage at 455 N Chestnut St. In case of rain, The Big Chill will take place at Summit School's Athletic Center (2100 Reynolda Rd).

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🗓 Thursday to Saturday, July 18-20!

📍 526 S. Stratford Rd.

BONUS: Take advantage of exclusive savings and financing options.*

Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, July 20

• Hands-On History - Learn about life in the 18th century at Historic Bethabara Park, featuring interactions with historical reenactors, Colonial games, a scavenger hunt, and more! 1:30-4:30 PM

• Tea Party - Attend a Bridgerton-themed event complete with exquisite tea, delectable snacks, and mingling with other Bridgerton-enthusiasts at Pink Moon Cafe. 5 PM

• Birthday - Celebrate The Bookhouse’s first birthday! Participate in raffle drawings, listen to live music, and get $5 off purchases of $25 or more. 9 AM - 8 PM

• 5K Race - Run or walk in the Beat the Heat 5K at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! This is a popular race for first-time 5K runners. Race start times at 6 PM and later.

• Baseball - The Carolina Disco Turkeys face the Mooresville Spinners at Couch Ballpark in their final home game of the season. 6:30 PM

• Tomato Festival - Head to Fair Share Farms for its first annual tomato festival, featuring property tours, farm activities, live music, and local vendors. 10 AM - 3 PM

• Puppet Parade - Bring the kids to Forsyth County Central Library for storytime and puppet-making, followed by a parade to Sawtooth! 10 AM

• Outdoor Movie - Watch the classic ‘90s film, Jurassic Park, at Washington Park. Pre-movie activities start at 7 PM, movie starts at dusk.

• Piano Concert - Uptown Dueling Pianos performs its all-request show at The Playground Golf & Sports Bar. 8-11 PM

Sunday, July 21

• Calligraphy Class - Join Sip & Script at Joymongers Barrel Hall to learn the basics of calligraphy. Supplies are included. 4:30 PM

• Cocktail Class - Join Easytalk at the bar to learn how to make summery cocktails with holiday flavors - because let’s be honest, this heat has us dreaming of chilly days. 4 PM

• Farmers Market - Shop fresh produce and more at Foothills Brewing Tasting Room. Dogs welcome! 12-4 PM

Monday, July 22

• Financial Class - Learn about savings and investing through Piedmont Federal Bank’s monthly financial literacy class at Robinhood Road Family YMCA. Free to attend! 6 PM*

The community is invited to the State of Education luncheon hosted by Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. on August 20. Why should you go?

• Hear from Bonita J. Brown, the new Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University

• Learn about our talent pipeline and current and future workforce

• Meet other business professionals in the community*

Other News

• Golf: Two days. That’s how much time you have left to sign up for The Winston-Salem Dash's first annual golf tournament, which includes the chance to play with Dash players and coaches! The Dash City Open is an 18-hole, two-flight Captain's Choice tournament on Monday, August 5.*
  
  

• Announced: Forsyth Woman Magazine’s annual Boutique Crawl will take place Saturday, October 5. Tickets include a pregame party, giveaways, special discounts, and a chance to win the “Glamping Wild” grand prize, valued at $1,800.
  
  

• Music: Mark your calendars for Music Carolina SummerFest 2024, with shows from August 10 to September 15. The unique music series will feature eleven music groups performing chamber music, jazz, and more.
  
  

• Sports: Winston-Salem’s new soccer team, Salem City FC, is going to the USL2 Playoffs! Salem City FC will face Virginia Beach United at Townebank Stadium in Virginia on Friday, July 19.
  
  

• Save the Date: Bookmarks’ first-ever used book sale - The Secondhand Story - is next weekend on July 27-28. Note: The book sale will be held at Cobblestone Warehouse (1001 Marshall Street), not the Bookmarks bookstore.

A MESSAGE FROM THE WINSTON-SALEM OPEN

Big Time Tennis

Enjoy world-class tennis in a world-class city at the 2024 Winston-Salem Open, August 17-24.

Here are 5 things you should know about this year's tournament.

AMENITIES | All tournament

• Expect more food trucks, bars, and shaded seating!

• New this year - live music in between matches!

KIDS' DAY | August 17

• Kids aged 6-12 will have a blast with tennis activities and special guests at this free event! Registrants also receive a complimentary ticket to opening day.

• Registration is now open, and space is limited!

RALLY ROW | All tournament

• New this year - premium on-court seating, VIP hospitality with catered meals, gourmet treats, and unlimited drinks.

• Celebrate every ace with private balcony views of Court 2 at the Winston-Salem Open.

COMMUNITY DAY | August 17

• Opening day of the Winston-Salem Open is all about giving back! Claim one free reserved seat with one of the following donations:

  • Three (3) canned or non-perishable goods for the Second Harvest Food Bank

  • Five (5) school supply items for the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools Educator Warehouse

EXPERIENCE | All tournament

• From special nights like Mascot Monday to Educator Appreciation Day, everyone from families, young adults, couples, tennis fans, non-tennis fans, and kids can enjoy watching top-notch tennis and experiencing one of Winston-Salem's finest gatherings.

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• Solarize the Triad - Piedmont Federal Bank is a proud sponsor of Solarize the Triad, an evening dedicated to solar energy and sustainability on July 23 at Second Harvest Food Bank.

• 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

• 🌭 Today is National Hot Dog Day! We’ve rounded up some of the best hot dog joints in Winston-Salem - which one is your favorite?

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