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May 15, 2024
🥰 10+ Creative Date Ideas
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
May 15, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM PIEDMONT FEDERAL
Personalized Banking
Winston-Salem recently came in at No. 15 on WalletHub’s list of “Best Large Cities to Start a Business." If you're venturing into entrepreneurship or elevating your current business, Piedmont Federal is your go-to for personalized business banking.
Many local businesses you know and love - like The Ramkat, Maw Maw's Chicken Pies, and The Go-To Winston-Salem (oh hey) - choose to bank with Piedmont Federal because of their personalized service and care.
Contact them today about their business banking services!*
Creative Date Ideas
Need help planning your first date or freshening up your date night routine? You're in luck! We've gathered some unique date ideas to ensure your time together is unforgettable.
Picnic at The Little Chapel at Haven Ridge
Picnic
Nothing says romance like a picnic! Buy a prepared meal from Buie's Market or Acadia Foods and spread out a blanket at a picturesque spot, like the front lawn of the Reynolda House or at Bailey Park.
Pro Tip: If you’re feeling extra fancy, book a luxury picnic at The Little Chapel at Haven Ridge.
DIY
Decorate a cake together at The Canvas Cake Studio, create something unique at Mixxer, or sip wine while painting at Wine & Design.
Check out our DIY guide for even more crafty date ideas!
Trivia & Music Bingo
Just getting to know each other? Keep it casual with a trivia or music bingo night at one of the local bars or breweries like Incendiary Brewing, Fiddlin’ Fish, or Little Brother Kernersville.
Biking
Ride along the Salem Creek Greenway, the Salem Lake Loop, or Long Branch Trail on your own bikes or rented bikes!
Pro Tip: You can combine all three of these trails for a longer bike ride.
🍊 Goodbye dull skin! Now is the perfect time to add Vitamin C to your beauty routine.
Vitamin C can help brighten the skin and give it a nice, healthy glow. And during the month of May, you can save 20% on ALL Vitamin C skincare products - including lotion and serums - at The VISTA at Forsyth Plastic Surgery. Shop online or stop by The VISTA at 2901 Maplewood Avenue in Winston-Salem (lower level of the parking lot).*
Events
Saturday, May 18
Bavarian Circus - Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus comes to the US for the first time! Watch the Spindler perform at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds through Sunday.
Greek Festival - Celebrate Greek culture at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with folk dancing, live music, a Greek market, children’s activities, and incredible food! Runs through Sunday.
Dance Performance - The Winston-Salem QIPAO Chinese Association performs traditional Chinese dances at Bailey Park. 12:30 PM
Ga-Ga About Gardening - Meet garden industry experts at Elderberry Creek Farm & Nursery and view unique garden-related products available to purchase. 11 AM - 4 PM
Dino Dig - Bring your kids ages 2-6 to dig up dinosaur bones at Washington Park Playground. 10 AM -12 PM
Author Event - Tina Firesheets, the author of 100 Things to Do in Winston-Salem Before You Die, appears at Book Ferret to talk about exploring hidden gems in Winston-Salem. 2 PM
Scavenger Hunt - Race around Winston-Salem in the ultimate city-wide scavenger hunt! Form a team of 2-6 people and meet at Bailey Park before setting off on your adventure. 6 PM
Messtival - Get messy at Kaleideum with goo and gunk galore! Bring the kids for water play, oobleck pools, foam parties, and foot painting. (Parents, you’ll want to bring a towel and change of clothes for them) 11 AM - 5 PM
Barn Bash - Celebrate the reopening of the Barn Store for the season! Shop the store’s organically-grown produce; there will also be local vendors, lively music, and family games. 10 AM - 3 PM
Bill Burr - Comedian, producer, and writer Bill Burr performs at LJVM Coliseum! 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 19
Camel City Craft Fair - Head to Foothills Tasting Room for shopping from local vendors, along with live music and food trucks. 12-5 PM
International Dance - Local dance groups perform diverse international dance forms at the Vecino Center. Enjoy music from a live DJ and an ice cream food truck! 4:30-6 PM
A Taste of India - A culinary experience awaits you! Enjoy buttered chicken and take home your own recipe, spices, and Indian sweets. Location is given before the event. 4-8 PM
Monday, May 20
Tennis on Tap - Play a casual form of tennis at Incendiary Brewing, featuring shorter courts and foam balls. This event occurs weekly at different breweries around town for five weeks. 6 PM
Other News
Reopening: Annie’s Hope Center is reopening its newly updated resale shop, Par Les Femmes, on Saturday, May 18. Expect a fresh coat of paint and a brand-new look! Proceeds from the store benefit Annie’s Hope Center, a charity that provides housing and resources to female survivors of domestic violence.
Transportation: ForsythRides, the county’s employment transportation service, will relaunch on July 1 with program changes. The service will now operate on a cohort-based model, meaning individuals will be transported to and from work for a three-month period. Applications to participate in the service are open through June 7.
Moving: Fiddle & Fig, a home decor shop based in West End, is moving to Stratford Village this fall! The business will continue to operate out of its current location until renovations at the new space are completed.
Save the Date: NC Fusion is hosting an Omega Ball Tournament at Truist Sports Park on June 22. Omega ball is a soccer game played on a smaller, circular field with three teams. Watch the tournament or join in on the fun by registering today!
Networking: College talent interning at local organizations and businesses are invited to gather for the 2024 Intern Experience at Wake Forest Biotech Place on June 13 to network, collaborate, and learn more about the community. Our founder, Christy Bellis, will be speaking at the event! 👀
Business: John Deere is expanding its campus in Kernersville. The company will invest ~ $70 million to build a 380,000-square-foot factory that will produce excavators and create 150 new jobs.
SPONSORED
Upcoming Events
Financial Class - Learn about savings and investing at Piedmont Federal Bank’s monthly financial literacy class at the Robinhood Road Family YMCA on May 27. Free to attend!
BASH Volleyball Tournament - Gather a team for this tournament at the Jerry Long Family YMCA on June 1-2! Register by May 17 for a reduced price per player.
Green Home Tour - Piedmont Federal Bank is proud to sponsor the Triad's first Green Home Tour on June 1. Tour eight homes in Winston-Salem for a firsthand look at innovative and exciting green home trends in action.
Leadership Class - Wake Forest University presents a 1-day course, “Building and Leading Effective Teams,” at Wake Downtown on June 6. Register to attend by May 30.
The Wrap
🌇 Team member Bre gave her friend visiting from out of town the grand tour of Winston-Salem this week! Stops included watching the sunset from ROAR’s rooftop lounge, playing music bingo at Little Brother Kernersville, and walking through Old Salem.
🤔 What are your must-visit spots in Winston-Salem? Let us know and your response might be featured in a future newsletter!
