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June 19, 2024

🫐 A Berry Fun Activity

Looking for a fun family activity? Pick fresh blueberries at one of the many blueberry farms near Winston-Salem!

Apple Family Farm | 1765 NC Highway 66 S, Kernersville

• Opening Thursday, July 4

• ~20 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem

Joyner Blueberry Farm | 5950 Reidsville Rd, Belews Creek

• Opening Saturday, June 22

• ~20 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem

Sprinkle’s Blueberry Farm | 2201 Trinidad Lane, Winston-Salem

• Already open!

• ~20 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem

Blueberry Thrill Farm | 6938 Eaglesfield Road, Gibsonville

• Already open!

• ~50 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem

Willow Ridge Farmstead | 4720 Willow Court, Winston-Salem

• Opening in July

• ~20 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem

🎾 Summer's back, and so is big-time tennis served Southern style! The 2024 Winston-Salem Open includes more ways to sip and savor and more new stars on the rise.

Join the fun on August 17-24 at the Wake Forest University Tennis Complex. Tickets on sale now.*

Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, June 22

• Warehouse Sale - Shop over 200 patio furniture items, chairs, grills, and much more at Casual Furniture World for up to 80% off! 8 AM - 2 PM*

• Pride Festival - The annual celebration in the Arts District features vendors, food trucks, and a parade on 4th Street. 10 AM - 5:30 PM

• Street Party - Head to Shallowford Square for a food truck festival and live music by The Band of Oz. 6-9 PM

• Tour de Llama - Ride at Divine Llama Vineyards in Samaritan Ministries’ bike ride fundraiser! Register by 3 PM on Thursday, June 20. 8:30 AM

• Cookie Decorating - Make “groovy” cookies and compete in a friendly decoration competition at Canvas Cake Studio! 6 PM

• Blooming Together - Appreciate the beauty of art and nature at the Intergenerational Arts Festival and Garden Party at the Intergenerational Center. 10 AM - 2 PM

• Goat Yoga - Everyone’s favorite miniature goats are back for a yoga class at The Farm at Henly Hill! Sign up ASAP - this event sells out quickly. 9 AM

• Soccer Match - Cheer on the Salem City Beasts as they face Wake FC at Truist Sports Park. 7 PM

• Silent Disco - The Ramkat hosts a Pride edition of silent disco with DJs 1dg, Mauve Angeles, and SuzChef. 9 PM

• Garden Sprouts - Learn about fireflies in this educational program for all ages at Reynolda. Art activity included! 7:30-9 PM

Sunday, June 23

• Cocktail Class - Join Easytalk at the bar to learn how to make margaritas, mojitos, juleps, and more. 4 PM

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

• Anniversary - Celebrate 5 years of Buie’s Market! Find a great deal at their wine tent sale with up to 25% off select wines. 1-4 PM

Monday, June 24

• Mom Mingle - Meet up with other moms at East of Texas every 2nd and 4th Monday. Come solo or bring your kids. 9:30 AM

• Murder Mystery - It’s time to break out the cowboy hat! Solve a Wild West-themed murder at Incendiary Brewing. 7 PM

Other News

• Last Call: We’re so excited for The Go-To Summer Social, happening tomorrow, June 20! Join us at Lot 63 for drinks, light bites, and the opportunity to connect and make new friends.
  
  

• Budget: The City Council approved a $658.9 million budget for 2024-2025, which includes a property tax increase from 66.10 to 72.50 cents per $100 of assessed value, effective July 1st.
  
  

• Member Shoutout: Happy birthday to Lindsey M, our newest member of The Go-To! The membership was a gift from her husband! 😊 We believe information about our city should not be an exclusive privilege. Membership revenue helps keep our reporting free and available to the entire community!
  
  

• Award: UNCSA alumnus Jordan Medly won a Tony for his work as the producer of Merrily We Roll Along! The musical won four Tony awards: Best Revival of a Musical, Best Actor, Best Featured Actor, and Best Orchestration.
  
  

• Save the Date: You are cordially invited to a Bridgerton-themed Tea Party on July 13 at Founders Restaurant. Enjoy enchanting music, sweet delights, and hot tea service.
  
  

• Ceremony: On July 2, the City of Winston-Salem will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at Truist Stadium for the Salem Parkway Multi-Use Pathway. The path will connect downtown Winston-Salem to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist when completed.
  
  

• Non-Profit: Beyond Sports NC provides gently used sports equipment to youth and schools in Forsyth and Guilford counties. The organization aims to get children involved in sports by eliminating financial barriers. Help make a difference!

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• Financial Class - Learn about finances at each stage of life through Piedmont Federal Bank’s monthly financial literacy class at Robinhood Road Family YMCA on June 24. Free to attend!

• 1Love Festival - Celebrate African diasporic culture and history through music, art, entrepreneurship, and more from June 27-29. The festival utilizes multiple venues.

The Wrap

• ❤️️ Read this feature article about the heart behind The Go-To Winston-Salem! A huge shoutout to Becca from Flywheel for her work on the feature - you’re the best!

• 🫐 Have you tried the Bluebird biscuit at Krankies Coffee? Team members Bre and Jacob both recommend this recent addition to the menu!

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