November 1, 2023

🏒 Hockey Season

November 01, 2023

The Go-To Winston-Salem

November 1, 2023

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Holiday Shopping

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Giving Back

Samaritan Ministries’ annual Penny Campaign kicked off today, November 1. The campaign spreads awareness and raises funds to fight hunger, homelessness, and addiction. You can get involved by:

  • Donating

  • Setting up an online giving page

  • Picking up a jar at Samaritan Ministries’ location to use for collecting funds

  • Participating in the drive-thru event on December 2 at Truist Stadium

There are many ways to give back this holiday season! Check out these other opportunities:

  • The Salvation Army: Pack and distribute toy bags for Angel Tree Children. The Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year.

  • Love Out Loud: The annual Christmas for the City event takes place December 16 and needs plenty of volunteers to make it happen! Numerous opportunities are available.

  • Senior Services: Donate comfort, care, and/or food items to Remember in December, Senior Services’ holiday item drive.

Flywheel Coworking space

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Events

Thursday, November 2

Friday, November 3

  • Cheers! for Brenner Children’s - Support Brenner Children’s Hospital at their fundraising event at The Millennium Center. Events include live music, a silent auction, a jewelry raffle, and late-night silent disco. 7 PM*

  • Dia De Los Muertos - Celebrate with a night of dancing while supporting both Annie's Hope Center and Fur-Ever Friends at Art for Art's Sake. 8 PM

  • Holly Jolly Festival - Shop from handmade craft vendors at South Fork Recreation Center. Also available Saturday.

  • Live Music

Saturday, November 4

  • Sportsmen’s Saturday - Head to Breeden Insurance Amphitheater for a silent auction and big-ticket raffle items as part of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s annual fundraiser. 11 AM*

  • Ice Hockey - The Carolina Thunderbirds play the Blue Ridge Bobcats at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. 6:05 PM*

  • Parade - Watch the Winston-Salem/Triad Veterans Day Parade downtown on 4th St. 10 AM

  • Ardmore Art Walk - Take to the streets of Ardmore for local art, live music, and food trucks. 11 AM - 4 PM

  • Community Market - You’ll find local makers, bakers, coffee, entertainment, and kids activities at Synergy Winston-Salem. 11 AM - 4 PM

  • Character Breakfast - Meet and greet your favorite superheroes, princesses, and storybook characters at Bridger Field House! Seatings at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

  • Behind the Scenes Tour - The Little Theatre is offering the public a look at everything that goes into bringing a live theatrical production to stage. 10 AM - 12 PM

  • The Funky Llama - Divine Llama Vineyards is hosting a day of pottery, wine, music, art, and more. Make sure you visit the llamas! 12-4 PM

  • Moms at the Market - Join Mom League and Taylor PT and Wellness at Buie’s Market to shop local businesses and providers. 9 AM - 12 PM

  • Wine Festival - Enjoy live music, food trucks, craft vendors, and drinks from seven wineries at The Homeplace Vineyard. 12-6 PM

  • Calligraphy Class - Sip & Script teaches you the basics of calligraphy at Kernersville Brewing Company. 2 PM

  • Live Music

Sunday, November 5

  • Holiday Market - Wise Man Brewing hosts artists and makers selling handmade items. Food trucks onsite. 12-5 PM

  • Paint Your Pet - Create a painting of your furry friend at Howlin' at the Moon Bakery. No artistic skill required! 11 AM

  • Parade - Salute our hometown heroes at the Kernersville Veterans Parade. 2:30 PM

  • Live Music

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Other News

  • Plan Ahead: Unwind this November with Clink’s Paint & Sip nights hosted by local artists. Enjoy music, new experiences, and guided art fun at trendy spots like wine lounges and coffee shops. Great for Friendsgiving, dates, and outings. Check out their calendar for upcoming events and receive a $5 discount + $5 bar gift card.*

  • New Restaurant: Spaghetti Park, a fast-casual Italian restaurant, will open in December at Clemmons Town Center. It will offer Italian dishes like ravioli, pasta, risotto, and stone-baked Sicilian pizza.

  • Greenhouse Restoration: The iconic Lord & Burnham Greenhouse at the Reynolda Gardens will undergo restoration and renovation beginning in early November. The restoration will update the Greenhouse’s operating efficiency and is expected to reopen as the Brown Family Greenhouse in late spring 2024.

  • Vote: Voting for the Green Business of the Year opened earlier this week. Contestants include Bashavia Gardens, Blanco Tackabery, Fair Witness, and Second Harvest Food Bank. The winner will be honored at Piedmont Environmental’s Annual Party on November 8.

  • Child Care: Wake Forest University will renovate the University Corporate Center to function as a childcare and early education center. The new center is set to open in fall 2024, and WFU faculty, staff, and students will receive priority enrollment.

  • Anniversary: The Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission celebrates its 75th anniversary on November 4. The Commission protects multiple aspects of the county’s heritage by identifying and preserving historic resources. It is the oldest such commission in North Carolina.

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Drinks @ Dusk

Guests at the Reynolda Drinks @ Dusk event

⭐️ Reynolda opens its doors to visitors ages 21+ for an evening of music, drinks, and art on November 8. Visit Reynolda’s current exhibit, view the historic house, and go on a scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize. There will be food trucks on site and refreshing cocktails inside the Babcock Wing. Purchase tickets for Drinks @ Dusk.

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Upcoming Events

  • Wake Up Winston - Join Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. at The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel on November 8 to learn about and visit various locations around town.

  • State of Education - Superintendent Tricia McManus discusses the district’s efforts to advance student achievement, equity access, and more at Benton Convention Center on November 15.

  • Holiday Bed Race - Head to Downtown Mocksville to watch dozens of teams compete to get their bed to the finish line first on November 17.

The Wrap

  • ❄️ This cold weather means it’s the perfect time to warm up with a hot sandwich! Check out our guide for the best sandwiches in Winston-Salem.

  • 🥞 Miam Breakfast House opened last week in the former Cagney’s Kitchen location at 828 S. Stratford Road. Our team is excited to check it out soon!

  • 📢 Advertise with The Go-To! We currently have a few spots remaining for long-term partnerships in 2024 and limited spots for short-term advertising spots this holiday season. Don't miss out - contact us today to expand your brand's reach.

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