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July 3, 2024

Groundbreaking Ceremony

A new walking and biking path is coming soon!

On Tuesday, July 2, the City of Winston-Salem held a groundbreaking ceremony for phase 1 of the Salem Parkway Multi-Use Path!

• What: Phase 1 of the Salem Parkway Multi-Use Path will connect the Winston-Salem Strollway to Liberty Street and will take approximately 12 months to complete.
  
  

• Ceremony: Governor Roy Cooper, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and Mayor Allen Joines attended the ceremony in front of the Green Street Pedestrian Bridge. Even Bolt (Winston-Salem Dash’s mascot) picked up a shovel.
  
  

• Why it matters: This project will connect the city with more trails and walkways - a step in the right direction toward achieving the city’s Downtown Plan connectivity goal.
  
  

• Looking ahead: Phase 2 of the project is under design and will extend the path from W Fourth Street to Lockland Avenue, ultimately connecting the Winston-Salem Strollway to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

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Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, July 6

• Musical Parody - Theatre Alliance presents Jurassic Park: The Musical 3D, filled with singing, dinosaurs, and mayhem. What more could you need? Performances run through July 14.

• Parade & Fireworks - Bring your family to downtown Yadkinville for a 4th of July parade, live music, and bounce houses. Head to Yadkinville Elementary School after the parade for a fireworks display! 5-9 PM

• Repticon - Don’t miss this reptile and exotic animal convention at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! Tickets only available online. Runs through Sunday.

• Ready Set Radio - Head to ROAR’s rooftop for the Ready Set Radio Show, featuring a live DJ and band playing radio hits from all decades and genres. 8 PM

• Independence Celebration - Celebrate the 4th with live music, food trucks, and a huge fireworks display at Davie County Community Park Amphitheater. 7-11 PM

• Blueberry Day - Head to Apple Family Farm for live music by Anna Mertson, kids activities, vendors, and - of course - blueberry picking! 9 AM - 3 PM

Sunday, July 7

• Cocktail Class - Join Easytalk at the bar to learn about the interwoven histories of the United States and cocktails. 4 PM

• Music Performance - Listen to The Winston-Salem Community Band perform a free patriotic concert at Miller Park Amphitheater. 6:30 PM

• Summer Market - Culture’s outdoor market has been rescheduled from last week. Shop from artists and crafters while enjoying live music at Liberty Plaza. 2-6 PM

Monday, July 8

• Mom Meetup - Relax, unwind, and mingle with other moms at East of Texas. Come solo or with your kids! 10 AM

• The Lab – DOSE Artist Collective presents a showcase of art from underground and emerging artists at the Milton Rhodes Center. 7:30 PM

Other News

• Local Legend: The owner of Small Batch Beer Co, Tim Walker, recently climbed Mt. Everest! He’s on a mission to climb the highest peak on every continent - Mt. Everest marked three out of seven.
  
  

• Conservation: An agreement between Piedmont Land Conservancy and the City of Winston-Salem now protects 63 acres of Long Creek Park. Any new plantings within the protected area must be native plants that benefit local wildlife.
  
  

• Business: Apply to present at ConvergeSouth 2024! The large-scale startup expo, digital media, and marketing conference takes place October 3-4 at Biotech Place. Applications are due Monday, July 15.
  
  

• Arts: Proxevita, a music group comprised of UNCSA alumni Larua Carisa Gardea and Andi Irving, is competing in Rolling Stone’s America’s Next Top Hitmaker competition! The winner receives $10,000 and performs at Rolling Stone's Future of Music Showcase. You help determine the winner by voting daily.

  
  

• Volunteer: Read a picture book to 1st through 5th graders for the Old Town Community Freedom School! The Freedom School program provides summer and after-school academic enrichment for children in communities that don’t have easy access to these types of programs.

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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.

The Wrap

• 🎇 The Go-To wishes you a happy Independence Day! Still haven’t figured out how you’re celebrating? Check out our 4th of July guide for 9+ events in Winston-Salem!

• 🎶 Have you been to West Bend Bar? The venue has live music every night it’s open + a full-service restaurant!

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