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June 2, 2025

📅 Mark Your Calendar

You’re gonna want to keep that weekend free. From volleyball showdowns and downtown tunes to cultural celebrations like the Juneteenth Festival, this month is packed with events you won’t want to miss.

• YMCA Volleyball Bash | June 7-8 | Jerry Long Family YMCA | Volleyball tournament and a “Summer Shindig” on June 7, featuring live music, food trucks, and a mobile arcade
  
  

• Kaleideum After Dark | June 14 | Kaleideum | 21+ only event with boardwalk-style games, live music, karaoke, and crafts
  
  

• Pride Festival | June 14 | Arts District and 4th Street | Parade, live music, vendor market, and food truck rodeo
  
  

• Downtown Winston-Salem Summer Music Series | Summer on Fourth kicks off on June 14 in front of Foothills Brewpub | Downtown Jazz kicks off June 20 in Corpening Plaza
  
  

• Juneteenth Celebrations | June 19 & 21 | Various Locations | Flash mobs, fireworks, a street procession, live music, spoken word, and cultural performances
  
  

• Street Party & Food Truck Festival | June 21 | Shallowford Square, Lewisville | 20+ food trucks and live music
  
  

• 1Love Festival | June 26-28 | S. G. Atkins Enterprise Center and The Ramkat | Gathering that honors African Diasporic culture through music, art, innovation, and entrepreneurship

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Susan Gray: After facing challenges with another lender, Susan turned to Piedmont Federal Bank for help buying her first home.

• “Piedmont Federal Bank helped me through the highs and lows — they made me feel supported every step of the way.”

The Cooper Family: The Coopers needed a home that matched their next phase of life. When their previous bank fell short, Piedmont Federal Bank offered a personalized solution with a bridge loan through a HELOC.

• This gave them the flexibility to buy before selling—and close during the holidays, avoiding a major tax penalty.

Explore their mortgage offerings—a new home might be closer than you think!*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, June 3

• Paint & Sip - Explore your creativity at STEM Beverage & Supply with an easy-to-follow painting tutorial! Recurs every Tuesday through July 29. 6 PM

• Mom Meetup - Gather with other moms at West Salem Public House—come solo or with the kids. 9:30 AM - 12 PM

• Decor DIY - Gather your friends and paint a wooden heart, star barnquilt, doorhanger, or fruit tray at Gypsy Road Brewing! 6:30 PM

Wednesday, June 4

• Mahjong Night - Join Camel City Mahjong for a night of open play at Foothills Brewpub. 6 PM

• Fanwing Fest - Celebrate the world of “Wings of Fire” at Bookmarks, featuring themed activities, a scavenger hunt, and trivia! 4:30 PM

• Business After Hours - Unwind and network with fellow professionals at Sir Winston Wine Loft with Leadership Winston-Salem. 5-9 PM

• Basket DIY - Get ready for the Fourth of July by making an Americana basket at the Generations Center! 10 AM

• Beach Music Night - Enjoy shag dancing to live music at The Playground! 6 PM

• Historical Tour - Join Preservation Forsyth at the Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel building to learn about its history & renovations. 6 PM

Thursday, June 5

• Free Yoga - Stretch out with a class led by Lotus Yoga Academy at Bailey Park. 6 PM

Friday, June 6

• Book Sale - Browse thousands of used books at Central Library! Runs through Sunday.

• 3rd Street Soundwaves - Dance to the music of West End Mambo outside Kaleideum and enjoy $5 entry to the museum! 6-9 PM

• DIY Workshop - Choose from 20+ scents as you create custom whipped shea butter at Lizzie’s All Natural Products. 2:30 PM

• Friday Night Market - Discover unique items from local vendors at Wise Man Brewing. 5-9 PM

• Oklahoma! - Watch The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem’s production of this beloved musical at Hanesbrands Theatre. Runs through June 22.

• Line Dancing - Join the Chaos Crew at West Bend Bar for beginner line dancing lessons, followed by open dancing! 7-9:30 PM

🏡 New Sherwood vs. Old Sherwood—what’s the difference? Here’s a quick look at the key distinctions between these two neighboring communities that together make up Sherwood Forest.

• Old Sherwood: Developed in the 1950s–70s with mid-century ranch and split-level homes. Known for mature trees and spacious yards.

• New Sherwood: Built in the 1990s–early 2000s with traditional, transitional, and contemporary homes featuring open floor plans and modern finishes.

Interested in buying in one of these communities? Check current listings and reach out to the trusted team at Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate.*

🗞 Other News

• 😢 Closing: Tate’s Craft Cocktails and Bar Piña closed their doors for the last time this weekend. Owned by Beau Tate and his father, John, the bars had been staples of downtown Winston-Salem for fifteen and eight years, respectively.
  
  

• ✏️ Education: WS/FCS swore in Catty Moore as interim superintendent today, June 2. A former State Board of Education member, Moore has also served as interim superintendent of Durham Public Schools. She succeeds Superintendent Tricia McManus, who will retire on June 30. (WXII 12)
  
  

• 🔨 Update: Renovations of Camino Brookstown’s interior are complete! The newly configured space feels more spacious, featuring a longer ordering and preparation counter along with booth-style seating designed for larger groups. Team member Jacob worked in the new space with friends this past Friday!
  
  

• 🥧 Local Author: Naomi, one of the owners of Louie & Honey’s Kitchen, wrote a cookbook. “Amish Cooking at Home” features recipes acquired from Naomi’s mother and other relatives, like Amish church cookies, strawberry pie, and—of course—their famous cinnamon rolls. You can pre-order the cookbook before it releases on September 23.
  
  

• 🏕 Camp: Crossnore’s first-ever Summer Adventure Camp runs July 14–18 for rising 3rd–12th graders! Campers will enjoy the Aerial Adventure Park, a scavenger hunt, team-building games, and leadership workshops for 8th–12th graders.
  
  

• 🍎 Donate: 1 million. That’s how many pounds of food Second Harvest Food Bank is losing due to federal budget cuts. You can help make up the difference by donating today—gifts up to $300,000 will be doubled through the end of June. (FOX8 WGHP)

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Upcoming Events

• BASH Volleyball Tournament - Compete in the Jerry Long Family YMCA’s outdoor volleyball tournament for all ages and skill levels on June 7 & 8! All proceeds benefit the YMCA.

• Community Day - Join Hope Floats Up at Bailey Park on June 8 for local vendors, a fire truck experience, music, and more—all in celebration of women affected by breast and reproductive cancers.

• Movie Night - JPAR Legacy Group presents a screening of “Moana 2” at Bailey Park on June 12! Enjoy bounce houses, games, and food trucks before the movie begins.

• Evening in the Atrium - Enjoy a pop-up bar and small bites from The Downtown Grille while listening to Sonny Miles, Tiffany Thompson, and Spencer Aubrey perform at 500 W 5th on June 19.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🍊 Have you been to Campus Gas? Their mimosa flights feature five flavors that rotate seasonally—team member Bre loved the Orange Hibiscus!

• ☀️ Warmer weather? No problem. Cool off at these public pools!

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