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November 11, 2024

A New Chapter for The Salem Academy Building

Have you heard? The Salem Academy building will be converted into a boutique hotel and conference center!

• What: Salem Academy and College is partnering with Mayfair Hospitality Group to renovate the building, which will be operated by a to-be-selected hotel chain.
  
  

• Why: Salem Academy integrated with the college facilities in 2021, which left the building empty. Salem Academy and College created a task force to decide what to do with the building, which led to the idea of a boutique hotel and conference center.
  
  

• What to Expect: 86 boutique hotel rooms, conference and meeting spaces, a 250-person auditorium, and an onsite restaurant and bar.
  
  

• Timeline: 12-18 months will be spent acquiring historic tax credits, followed by 12-24 months of construction. The hotel—which has yet to be named—plans to open in 2027.

🇺🇸 Goodwill’s Veterans Services Program helps enhance veterans’ lives through employment and training services. In honor of Veterans Day, we wanted to share these real-life stories of impact!

• Timibu: Through Goodwill’s Veterans Service Program, Timibu discovered his passion for helping other veterans and earned his Peer Support Counseling credentials.

• Kelvin: Goodwill’s Veterans Services Program helped Kelvin create an impactful resume, clear his record, and connect with the Veterans Helping Veterans Heal program.

These are just two of the many veterans Goodwill Northwest NC serves each year. Learn more about Goodwill's impact on our community!*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, November 12

• Credit 101 - Confused by credit scores? Piedmont Federal Bank teaches you what your credit score means and how it affects business loans at Forsyth Tech Small Business Center. 6 PM*

• Trunk Show - Experience the 2024 Holiday Collection by Elizabeth Locke Jewels at Windsor Jewelers. Reservations Encouraged.*

• Sushi Workshop - Learn how to make sushi at Wise Man Brewing and enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi. 6:30 PM

• Book Launch - Join Bookmarks at the Delta Arts Center for an interactive discussion and book signing with Damarius Johnson, featuring his new book, Picturing Black History. 6:30 PM

Wednesday, November 13

• Maker Meetup - Have sewing machine/sewing project questions? Head to Mixxer and talk with an expert! 5 PM

Thursday, November 14

• Murder Mystery - Become part of a whodunit mystery at Gypsy Road Brewing! Dress in 1920s attire and help solve the “Murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy.” 7:30 PM

• Wreath Workshop - Create a custom wreath at Maddie Cakes Bakery! 6 PM

• Taste of the South - Enjoy Southern dishes made by local chefs, bid in a silent auction, and learn about Authoring Action's key projects at the Generations Center. 6:30 PM

• Studio Social - Join Unbox the Dress at their studio for sangria, games, giveaways, and a build-your-own-bouquet station! 5:30-8 PM

• Annual Party - Celebrate the Piedmont Environmental Alliance’s achievements from the past year at Second Harvest Food Bank. 5:30 PM

• Christmas Show - The Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance presents Million Dollar Quartet Christmas. Runs through November 20.

• HanesBrand Holiday Warehouse Sale - Shop HanesBrand and Champion products for $10 or less at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center. All proceeds benefit United Way of Forsyth County. Runs through Sunday.

• Grand Opening - Baberitos opens at 2251 Cloverdale Avenue! 11 AM - 9 PM

Friday, November 15

• Cheers! for Brenner Children's Hospital - Get ready for an evening featuring delicious food, auctions, and a silent disco at the Millennium Center! All proceeds and donations support Atrium Health Levine Children's Brenner Children's Hospital. 7 PM*

• Big Book Sale - Discover thousands of books + audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs at Forsyth County Central Library! Runs through Sunday.

• Art Crush - Head to the Arts District for a block party with live performances, art galleries, and local vendors & artists. 7-10 PM

🦃 Spend more time with friends and family this Thanksgiving and less time cooking. Let Second Harvest’s Providence Catering take care of the feast. Your order includes:

• Slow-roasted boneless turkey with gravy and cranberry relish

• Mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and brown sugar candied yams

• Your choice of pumpkin, pecan, or apple pie

Plus, every order supports Second Harvest's Culinary Training program! Enjoy a hassle-free holiday and make lasting memories—order today!*

🗞 Other News

• 🎨 Art: Registration for Sawtooth School’s winter classes opens tomorrow, November 12! Classes range across a variety of mediums, from photography and drawing to ceramics and woodworking.
  
  

• 📖 History: As part of its educational program, The Historic Magnolia House has launched a cinematic virtual reality experience highlighting Black travelers' struggles and triumphs during Segregation. The experience is hosted Thursday through Saturday every week at Union Station.
  
  

• ✏️ Now Open: The Safe Sober Teen Center recently launched at the William G. White, Jr. YMCA. The Center offers middle and high school students a safe, nurturing environment after they get out of school for the day.
  
  

• 📋 Share Your Input: The City of Winston-Salem needs your input! At the start of each four-year election term, the city’s elected body establishes a strategic plan. Take this survey to share what you would like to see prioritized.
  
  

• 🐮 Reopening: The wait is over! The Chick-fil-A at the Thruway Center is reopening on Wednesday, November 13. The Chick-fil-A closed for its remodel back in March.
  
  

• 🍳 Now Open: Eggs Up Grill, a breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant franchise, is now open at 1965 North Peace Haven Road. The menu features items like pancakes, omelets, burgers, and melts. P.S. They even have gluten-free pancakes and waffles!

❄️ Watch the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" at UNCSA’s annual performance of The Nutcracker! Students from UNCSA have brought the story to life as dancers, musicians, and production staff since 1966!

• When: December 6-8

• Where: Steven Tanger Center

Start a new family tradition and buy your tickets today!*

🎁 Holiday Markets

Want to find unique gifts for your friends and family but don’t know where to look? Check out these upcoming holiday markets!

🎄 Howl-iday Festival | Tucker’s Tap Yard | Nov 17

❄️ ROAR Holiday Market | ROAR | Nov 23 & 30 and Dec 7, 14, & 21

🎅🏽 Holly Jolly Market | Hanes Mall | Nov 23-24

☃️ Holiday Pop-up Market | Jerry Long Family YMCA | Nov 24

🎄 Local Roots Holiday Market | Local Roots Coffee Shop | Dec 7

❄️ Sayso and Friends Winter Market | Sayso Coffee | Dec 7

🎅🏽 Handmade Holiday Market | Foothills Tasting Room | Dec 8 + 15

☃️ Jingle All the Way Market | Winston Junction Market | Dec 14 + 21

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Upcoming Events

• Grand Opening - VYB Studio opens on December 1, at 5009 Country Club Road! The yoga studio will have exclusive day-of-only offers, special promotions, and a raffle for free yoga.

• Jazzy Soul Christmas - Listen to vocalist Rhonda Thomas as she performs soulful holiday jazz at Union Station on December 5.

• Christmas Wrapped in Brass - The North Carolina Brass Band performs their annual Christmas concert at Salem College on December 6.

• Visit From Santa - Enjoy a fun, festive time with Santa at Union Station on December 7.

• Business Class - Join Wake Forest Executive Education for its workshop on Authentic and Effective Leadership at Wake Downtown on December 13. Register by December 3.

🌀 The Wrap

• Salem Academy is an all-girls boarding and day high school founded by the Moravians. How much do you know about this historic school?

• 🇺🇸 Thank you to all our veterans for your service to this country!

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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