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March 11, 2024
☘️ St. Patrick's Day Events
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Pre-Qualification Process: The mortgage pre-qualification process involves evaluating your financial situation and providing clarity on affordability and down payment options.
Pre-Approval: Before house hunting, it’s wise to get pre-approved for a mortgage. This involves providing financial information to Piedmont Federal so that they can evaluate how much you can borrow.
House Hunting: With a pre-approval in hand, you’ll know what price range to consider.
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St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
☘️ Looking for the best way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Winston-Salem? From traditional Irish dancing to green beer and live music, we’ve got you covered.
Photo courtesy of Finnigan’s Wake
Finnigan’s Wake | 620 Trade St NW | Sunday, March 17 | 12-10 PM | Irish food and green drinks
Foothills Tasting Room | 3800 Kimwell Dr | Sunday, March 17 | 2-8 PM | Live music, Irish dancing, Gaelic football, green beer, and a raffle to win a trip to Ireland
Gypsy Road | 1105 E Mountain St, Kernersville | Sunday, March 17 | 12-7 PM | Live music, food trucks, green drink specials
Fiddlin’ Fish | 772 Trade St NW | Friday, March 15 – Sunday, March 17 | During brewery hours | Green beer all weekend
ROAR | 633 N Liberty St | Sunday, March 17 |11:30 AM – 9 PM | Irish food, dancers, live music, and drink specials
Wise Man Brewing | 826 Angelo Bros Ave | Saturday, March 16 – Sunday, March 17 | Times vary | Irish cocktails and beer, live music, dancers, and food trucks
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl | Sunday, March 17 | 5 PM | Stop by various bars in Winston-Salem and end the night at The Wrong Number
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Events
Tuesday, March 12
Pups, Paints, and Pints - Paint a picture of your furry friend at The Playground Golf and Sports Bar! 6 PM
Exhibition Opening - Students from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will showcase their art at the Modern Automotive Spring Arts Extravaganza. The exhibition will run until March 16.
Wednesday, March 13
Playdate - Bring your kid(s) to Bolton Park for a playdate with Her Meetups where you can meet other moms. 2 PM
Ticketed Dinner - Join Native Root at The Remedy for a 5-course menu inspired by the season and regional availability. 6 PM
Cake Decorating Class - Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by decorating a holiday-themed cake at Canvas Cake Studio. 6:30 PM
Thursday, March 14
Business Education - The owner of Twin City Media teaches “How to Use Video to Grow Your Business” at Flywheel Coworking. 8 AM*
Consignment Sale - Shop at Friedberg Moravian Church's Children's Consignment Sale happening Thursday-Saturday. Items include clothing, toys, books, and more!
Themed Trivia - Treat yo’ self to Parks and Rec trivia at Little Brother Kernersville. Dress up as your favorite character for a bonus prize! 7-9 PM
Fowl Ball - Bring your live chickens and let them dance the night away in Center Field at Truist Stadium. The Dash will donate 5 chickens to a local food bank for every chicken that attends. 6:30 PM
Coffee with a Cop - Engage with your local law enforcement, ask questions, and build relationships over a cup of coffee at BYGood Coffee. 7-9 AM
Other News
Free Rides: Forsyth RIdes offers free rides to employment-related travels including rides to work, job fairs, GED classes, and skills training. The program is free through June 30.
Rankings: Lesser-Known Beer Co. landed at #5 in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice list of the 10 best new breweries in the US.
County-Wide Initiative: Forsyth Creek Week starts on March 16th and features recreational activities, learning experiences, guest speakers, and children’s activities, all aimed at appreciating, enjoying, and protecting creeks and streams.
Yoga: Innovation Quarter announced Sunset Salutations 2024 dates. The popular free outdoor yoga event kicks off April 4 and will continue monthly through October.
Sale: Enjoy up to 70% off at Windsor Jewelers’ liquidation sale as they make room for a major expansion and renovation. The upgrade aims to enhance the luxury shopping experience and will introduce new prestigious brands, improved lighting, and premium showcases.
Coming Soon: Ire Plates Jamaican Restaurant & Bar opens soon at 1539 Hanes Mall Blvd. The menu features Jamaican classics, including jerk chicken, curried chicken, oxtail, and curry goat.
Announced: The Tanger Center announced their 2024-2025 First Bank Broadway Season earlier today. The season features 7 outstanding shows including Hamilton, Mamma Mia, and & Juliet.
Shoutout: Thank you to Karen R. for referring three friends to sign up for The Go-To Winston-Salem’s newsletter! Want a shoutout too? Refer three of your friends using your unique link at the end of the newsletter.
International Women's Day
We asked our Instagram followers on International Women's Day last week to “Name a woman in Winston-Salem who inspires you!” Here are some of the answers:
“Allison Dahl, the owner of Dahlias Floral Design in Clemmons and co-owner of Southern Charm at the Farm. She puts all of her heart into her work and gives so much to others.”
“Dr. Verchelo Nelson, the assistant principal at Easton Elementary”
“Briana Welch, a business owner, YMCA board member, marathon runner, mom & wife”
“My 93-year-old neighbor who sang for our troops in World War II and was a nurse'“
“Iris Cole, an incredible leader, mentor and mother”
“Ashley Hooker who is so selfless, brings people together and is willing to give her time to others.”
“Ana Wilson, the owner of Origins Agency. She goes above and beyond for her clients.”
“Katie Lippard is a hard-working mother of five boys. She supports so many people every day, has an amazing spirit, and is wonderful to be around.”
SPONSORED
Upcoming Events
Grand Reopening - Casual Furniture World celebrates the unveiling of its newly remodeled showroom on March 16-18. A portion of the weekend’s sales will go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Enterprise Leadership - Wake Forest University offers a one-day, non-credit program for professionals looking to enhance their leadership skills. The class takes place at Wake Downtown on March 26; the registration deadline is March 19.
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Job Board
Full-Time Painter at Salemtowne | The painter supports marketing efforts, renovation plans, and protects Salemtowne’s capital investments by applying a wide variety of finishes to maintain exterior and interior surfaces.
The Wrap
📷 The Go-To is looking for a new team member to collect photos and videos at restaurants, events, and happenings around town. Ideal for photo/video enthusiasts who love to explore our city. To apply, email us a Dropbox link of some work (including videos/photos of events and restaurants) and a short bio.
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