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June 9, 2025

Presented by ICON Custom Builders

A MESSAGE FROM ICON CUSTOM BUILDERS

A Renovation for Every Family

Life changes—and your home should too. Whether you're growing, gathering, or settling into a new chapter, ICON Custom Builders helps homeowners create spaces they love. From additions to full renovations, here are a few ways the ICON team has brought clients' visions to life.

The Growing Family

• Austin Lane: These homeowners partnered with ICON to add 948 sq. ft of living space, as their previous layout no longer fit their needs.

• Allistair: The basement was transformed into a versatile, multi-purpose space designed for both kids and adults to enjoy for years to come.

• Carolina: ICON finished the attic to create a new bedroom, bathroom, and living space, giving the children their own dedicated area.

The Family That Is Always Hosting

• Ryan Way: For a family that loves to entertain, ICON completed a three-story addition with a large living room, a custom bar in an open floor plan, and an entertaining deck.

• Knob View: ICON created the ultimate entertaining hub with designated areas for cooking, dining, and lounging—all in one seamless space.

The Empty Nesters

• Arbor: After 50 years in their home, this couple collaborated with ICON to design a first-floor primary suite and indoor-outdoor space to age in place comfortably.

• Forest Drive: These long-time homeowners chose to renovate instead of relocate. ICON expanded the kitchen, created a new living area, and added a lower-level entertaining space.

☀️ Summer Bucket List

Need summer activity ideas? We’ve got you covered. Whether you love watching baseball, jamming out to live music, or trying new ice cream shops, make the season unforgettable with our summer bucket list!

Pick Sunflowers

• Brighten up your home with freshly picked sunflowers from flower farms near Winston-Salem. Fields are in full bloom from mid-June to early July.

Cheer on Local Sports Teams

• Catch the Winston-Salem Dash at Truist Stadium! Keep an eye on their upcoming themed games—we’re excited for Harry Potter Night on August 23.

Play Tennis or Pickleball

• The great debate: tennis or pickleball? Whichever you prefer, we’ve got you covered with an extensive guide to the city’s courts.

Enjoy Frozen Treats

• Satisfy your sweet tooth at one (or several) of these 15+ ice cream spots!

Jam Out at a Concert

• There are over 30 concerts scheduled for this summer! Find out who’s coming to town.

🤝 This Father’s Day, we’re honoring fathers like Larry, who, despite the risk of losing his home, never gave up on his family. Thanks to Goodwill’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), this devoted father of three was able to rebuild and create a brighter future for his children. In January, Larry was able to:

• Secure a new home in a safe, family-friendly community

• Cover the cost of movers to help his family transition

• Furnish their new space and maintain financial stability

When you donate to and shop at Goodwill, you’re helping make stories like Larry’s possible.*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, June 10

• Paint & Blooms - Create a watercolor flower painting and build your own bouquet at Meadow Lane Flower Farm! 10:30 AM

• Baseball - Watch the Dash play the Bowling Green Hot Rods at Truist Stadium! This week’s theme nights include Catalytic Converter Night, El Humo rebrand, and Father’s Day. Games run through Sunday.

Wednesday, June 11

• Girls Night Out - Join Forsyth Woman Magazine at Midtown Cafe & Dessertery for a delicious dinner and desserts while you unwind with friends. 5 PM

• Sip & Improv - Think on your feet while playing hilarious improv games at Kaleideum! No prior improv experience necessary. 6 PM

• Mahjong 101 - Do you keep hearing about mahjong but don’t know how to play? Learn the basics of this addicting game at Maddie Cakes! 6 PM

• Cookie Decorating - Aloha. Get in the summer spirit and decorate island-themed cookies at The Canvas Cake Studio. 6:30 PM

• Drinks at Dusk - Head to the Reynolda House Museum for this 21+ event featuring a historic house scavenger hunt, signature cocktail, and art activity! 6 PM

Thursday, June 12

• Movie Night - JPAR Legacy Group presents a screening of “Moana 2” at Bailey Park! Enjoy bounce houses, games, and food trucks before the movie begins. 7 PM*

• Book Club Social - Discover new books to add to your to-be-read pile at Bookmarks! Bonus: Author Jared Lemus will share about his new short story collection, “Guatemalan Rhapsody.” 6:30 PM

• Pottery Sale - Shop imperfect pottery pieces at Sawtooth’s Not Quite Perfect Pottery Sale at the Generations Center! 4-7 PM

• Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Once upon a midnight dreary... Listen to Edgar Allan Poe’s works brought to life at ROAR as you enjoy themed cocktails. Performances run through Saturday.

Friday, June 13

• Night Paddles - Experience Salem Lake at night! Bring your own kayak or reserve a single or tandem kayak. 8-10:30 PM

• Historic Workshop - Learn how to make a cornhusk doll at the Single Brothers' Workshop in Old Salem! Ages 8 and up. 6:30 PM

• Free Comedy Night - This is no joke. Jalen Montanez, Tony Castleberry, and Jeremy Alder perform at West Bend Bar! 8 PM

• Line Dancing - Join the Chaos Crew at The Mary Alice Warren Community Center in Lewisville for beginner line dancing lessons, followed by open dancing! 7-9:30 PM

• Movie Night - Watch “Dreamgirls” at Bailey Park! Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and leashed furry friends are welcome to join. Movie starts at sunset.

• Potluck & Paddle - Navigate the river at Easy Bend Farms and share in a potluck meal! 6:30-9:30 PM

🗞 Other News

• 💪 Health: 20,000 crunches—that’s what one EMSCULPT NEO session is equivalent to. Sculpt muscle and burn fat in just 30 minutes, with no downtime. See the results for yourself with these before and after photos from Renewal Med Spa.*
  
  

• ✏️ Education: WS/FCS has created its 2025-2030 strategic plan, and your input is needed! Fill out the “We Connect” Feedback Survey by this Friday, June 13, to share your thoughts about the proposed plan with the school district.
  
  

• 📜 History: This coming Friday marks the 225th anniversary of Peter Oliver’s freedom! Peter Oliver was an enslaved man living in Salem who gained his freedom on June 13, 1800. To celebrate, the city is hosting events from June 13-21, including a Family Remembrance Walk this Friday, highlighting significant locations connected to Peter Oliver’s life and journey to freedom.
  
  

• 🍰 Learn: Before The Humble Bee Shoppe closes on June 28, owner Brittany will host two final classes: Foundations of Cake Building on June 19 and Vintage Cake Decorating on June 20. Interested? Sign up soon because there aren’t many tickets left!
  
  

• 🍲 Save the Date: Grab your tickets for SECU Family House’s annual Men Who Cook fundraising event! The event takes place at Legacy Stables & Events on August 16, featuring dinner entrées from local male amateur chefs competing for the Chef Awards.
  
  

• 🏌️‍♂️ Golf: Fore! Check out the master plan for Old Field Golf, a new golf course coming to Mocksville in Fall 2025. Old Field Golf will have 6 holes, a Himalayan-style putting course, and a professional practice facility. Construction will begin in the next few weeks.

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• 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.

• Shimmy for the Shelter - Join Real World Ballroom on June 21 for an evening of belly dance performances, raffles, and a covered dish supper. Benefits Family Services.

• Free Coworking - Experience a day at Flywheel Coworking on June 25! Explore the space, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and connect with members during the social hour.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🎉 Congrats to team member Christy on the arrival of her first baby!!!

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

* denotes sponsored content