March 4, 2024

🎾 Celebrate World Tennis Day

March 04, 2024

The Go-To Winston-Salem

March 4, 2024

Hit the Courts

Today is World Tennis Day! Did you know there are over 100 public tennis/pickleball courts in Winston-Salem?

Tennis Curts in Winston-Salem

Leinbach Park | Photo courtesy of City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department

Leinbach Park | 3635 Sally Kirk Rd. | 3 hard courts | Lights

Oak Summit Park | 370 Oak Summit Rd. | 6 pickleball courts | 1 tennis court | No lights

Sedge Garden Park | 401 Robbins Rd. | 10 pickleball courts | No lights

Shaffner Park | 900 Yorkshire Rd. | 2 hard courts | 6 pickleball courts | No lights

Griffith Park | 1445 W Clemmonsville Rd.| 3 hard courts | No lights | Pickleball Lines

Polo Park | 2028 Polo Rd. | 3 hard courts | No lights 

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🏡 Last week, we asked if you were planning on buying or selling in the Winston-Salem area this spring.

The results are in - 60% of you are planning on buying or selling this season. Simplify your mortgage process with Piedmont Federal for a hassle-free and personalized experience.*

Events

Tuesday, March 5

  • Primary Elections - Your vote matters! This election determines who is on the ballot for the November elections and includes federal, state, and local positions (including city council members).

  • Mom Meetup - Relax, unwind, and mingle with other moms every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at West Salem Public House. 9:30-11:30 AM

  • St. Partick’s Day Feast - Learn to make traditional and contemporary Irish dishes at Southern Home & Kitchen. 6 PM

Wednesday, March 6

  • Tasting Event - Enjoy a chocolate and whiskey pairing at Dram & Draught. 7 PM

  • Drinks @ Dusk - Explore the Reynolda House at this 21+ only event featuring food trucks and a scavenger hunt. 6-8 PM

  • Cooking Class - Second Harvest Food Bank hosts GRACE, a cooking class series for individuals with differing intellectual or developmental abilities and their friends. 4 PM

Thursday, March 7

  • Open House - Piedmont Federal Bank hosts an open house at its Peace Haven branch. Refreshments are provided, and you can earn $250 when opening a qualifying account! 3-7 PM*

  • Supper Club - Elevated Catering presents a five-course menu at STEM Beverage and Supply. 5 PM

  • Author Event - Head to Bookmarks for an evening with the editor and contributors of How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi. 6:30 PM

  • Open Mic Night - Ready to rock the stage? Head to The Playground to showcase your talent! 6:30-9:30 PM

  • Sushi Rolling - Learn how to make sushi at The Playground with GringoNinja and enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi! 6:30 PM

  • Artist Talk - Join SECCA for its Fireside series! This month features a discussion with a fiber artist and photographer. 6 PM

Winston-Salem Fairgrounds

⛸ Lace up your skates and head to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds before winter is over! Admission is $10 and rental skates are $3. Check out this week’s schedule:

~ Tuesday: 12-1:30 PM & 3:15-4:45 PM
~ Thursday: 12-1:30 PM
~ Friday: 1-5 PM*

Other News

  • Sports: Only 36 days until the home opener baseball game! The Winston-Salem Dash also announced that it will rebrand itself as the Winston-Salem Tobacco Beetles for its Theme Night Rebrand on August 9.

  • Local Legends: Season 10 of Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship” aired tonight, March 4. Two Winston-Salem locals, Anna Simeonides and Michael Bass, are competing for the $25,000 grand prize!

  • Tournament: Kernersville Parks & Recreation hosts a pickleball tournament on April 6 at Fourth of July Park. Registration closes on March 28.

  • Business: Chippekiyay Cookies now offers local delivery and nationwide shipping. The cookie company started in 2021 and features 20 permanent flavors and a rotating selection of seasonal specials.

  • Save the Date: Cancer Services’ annual “Wrapped Up In Ribbons” event takes place April 27 at The Intergenerational Center for Arts & Wellness. The event will feature a dinner, live auction, and games.

  • Opening: Fancy Groceries, a fine clothing and goods store, is reopening in its new location on March 15 at 562 N Trade Street.

  • Parade: The International Women’s Legacy Parade marches through downtown Winston-Salem on March 9, celebrating women-owned businesses and organizations. The registration deadline to participate in the parade is March 6.

  • City: Winston-Salem sanitation crews will begin picking up bulky items left on homeowner’s curbs beginning March 4. You can find more details on acceptable items and when crews will be in your neighborhood on the city’s website.

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Upcoming Events

  • Brass Concert - The North Carolina Brass Band presents “Brass Around the World” at the UNCG Recital Hall on March 8 and Salem College on March 9.

  • Business Education - The owner of Twin City Media teaches a class - “How to Use Video to Grow Your Business” - at Flywheel Coworking on March 14.

  • Enterprise Leadership - Wake Forest University offers a one-day, non-credit program for professionals wanting 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

  • 🏃‍♂️ Team member Jacob enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend by running at Salem Lake—check out our walking trail guide for other local spots to enjoy the great outdoors.

  • 🎊 The Go-To Winston-Salem’s newsletter just reached 20,000 subscribers! Thank you so much to our wonderful community—it’s our joy to help you learn more about our city.

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