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November 17, 2025

🎄 Light Up the Holidays

The holidays are upon us! Celebrate the season with these holiday parades and tree lightings in Winston-Salem and nearby towns.

Winston-Salem

• Parade & Tree Lighting | Saturday, Dec 6 | 5 PM | Parade starts at the intersection of Fourth Street and Poplar Street

Clemmons

• Tree Lighting | Tuesday, Dec 2 | 5:30 PM | In front of Village Hall

Lewisville

• Tree Lighting | Friday, Dec 5 | 7 PM | Shallowford Square

• Parade | Sunday, Dec 14 | 3 PM | Shallowford Square

Kernersville

• Tree Lighting | Saturday, Dec 6 | 6 PM | Town Hall Courtyard

• Parade | Sunday, Dec 7 | 2:30 PM | Downtown Kernersville

💻 Who says Goodwill is just for clothes? Stop by Goodwill's Peters Creek location and explore their tech selection!

• Shop refurbished computers, laptops, and gaming systems, along with games, accessories, and more.

• Most computers and laptops come preloaded with Windows 11 and include free security software.

Bonus: Don't know what to do with that old charging cord or laptop? Donate it! Goodwill accepts almost everything, helping you recycle responsibly while supporting your community.*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, November 18

• Paint & Sip - Head to Harmon House for fall-inspired painting, free popcorn, and giveaways! 6 PM

• Creative Networking - Join the Center for Creative Economy and meet fellow creatives at The CMPND. 6 PM

• Emerging Choreographers - Watch performances choreographed by senior contemporary dance students at UNCSA. Runs through Sunday.

• Girls’ Night Out - Join Forsyth Woman Magazine at Jeffrey Adams for appetizers, wine specials, and prizes! 5 PM

• Paint Your Pet - Paint a portrait of your furry friend at Tucker’s Tap Yard. 6 PM

Wednesday, November 19

• Free Coworking - Experience a day at Flywheel Coworking! Explore the space, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and connect with members during the social hour. 9 AM - 5 PM*

• Cookie Decorating -Learn to decorate cookies in this ladies-only class at The Canvas Cake Studio! 6:30 PM

• DIY Ornaments - Create a set of 12 acrylic pour ornaments at Mixxer! 6:30 PM

• Omakase Dinner - Go on a nine-course culinary adventure at Breathe Cocktail Lounge. 6:30 PM

• Chili Cook-Off - Compete in Joyner’s first-ever chili cook-off! Free to enter and free to taste. 6 PM

• Wine Tasting - Discover several new wines from Piedmont Wine Imports at Acadia Foods. 5:30 PM

Thursday, November 20

• Blooms & Bubbles - Design a floral arrangement and sip on bubbly drinks at Anne Marie Bridal Designs! All proceeds benefit The Haley Graves Foundation, a local dog rescue. 6:30 PM

• Holiday Open House - Celebrate the season at Rayson Winery with Christmas caroling, holiday punch, and hors d’oeuvres! 5-7 PM

Friday, November 21

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

• Fireweed Dinner - Join Native Root at West Salem Public House for a multi-course dinner cooked over an open flame. 6 PM

• Dueling Pianos - Get ready for an all-request, sing-along show at Miller’s on Trade! 7 PM

• Thanksgiving Buffet - Enjoy traditional Thanksgiving favorites and vineyard-inspired dishes at Childress Vineyards. Seatings at 5 and 7 PM.

• Free Line Dancing - Join Chaos Crew Line Dancing at Radar Brewing for a beginner class followed by open dancing! 7 PM

• Artisan Market - Shop from over 30 makers and artists at College Park Baptist Church. Also available Saturday.

The end-of-year checklist you didn't know you needed:

• Pay Big Expenses Early | Quarterly taxes, insurance premiums, and other large payments? Schedule them now to avoid last-minute stress.

• Don’t Lose Your FSA Funds | Use it or lose it! Most FSA plans require spending remaining funds by December 31.

➕ Four more must-do items before the year ends!*

🗞 Other News

• ❤️ Community: LRB Real Estate is opening doors to hope! Now through November 25, they’re collecting nonperishable food and personal care items at their office to support Second Harvest Food Bank. Local agents. Local knowledge. Local hearts.*
  
  

• 🏠 Housing: A new 62-unit affordable housing community is now leasing! Several groups, including the Peters Creek Community Initiative and the City of Winston-Salem, worked together on the housing project. (ABC 45)
  
  

• 🏟 Project: City officials are considering changes to Winston-Salem’s noise ordinance ahead of the new downtown amphitheater. The site’s owners say the current rules are too subjective and want clearer sound limits, like specific decibel levels. (WFDD)
  
  

• ❄️ Winter Fun: Reserve a heated igloo dome at Harmon House! Each dome accommodates 2-6 guests and includes a charcuterie board or wine. Reservations can be placed through February 21.
  
  

• 🎓 University: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $50 million to Winston-Salem State University! This marks the institution’s largest single gift in its history and follows Scott's $30 million donation in 2020.

🫂 Share your RideUnited membership with someone you love. Their family membership lets up to two people join under one plan. Whether it’s partners, siblings, or friends, everyone in your family can join the RideUnited family, no matter your stage of life:

• New young mom | "I never knew I could love exercising so much."

• Middle-aged working professional (male) | "There's a variety of class times and formats that enable me to get in my workout fix several times a week!"

Use promo code RUFAMILY for 20% off when you sign up for the unlimited membership this month (offer valid for new members only).*

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Upcoming Events

• Holiday Market & Christmas Tree Lighting - Shop local vendors, enjoy s’mores by the fire, and groove to live holiday tunes at 500 W 5th on November 22!

• A Carolina Christmas - Listen to the Winston-Salem Symphony play familiar holiday tunes with a jazzy twist on November 29. We hear Santa will make an appearance!

• Christmas Wrapped in Brass - Ring in the season with the North Carolina Brass Band! Hear your holiday favorites in Greensboro (Dec 5) and in Winston-Salem (Dec 6).

• Ardmore Home Tour - Explore eight homes in one of Winston-Salem’s most beloved, historic neighborhoods on December 7.

Wednesday’s results: What is your favorite Thanksgiving side?

• Mashed potatoes - 19%

• Stuffing/dressing - 49%

• Cranberry sauce - 10%

• Green bean casserole - 9%

• Other - 13%

Sweet potato casserole got plenty of love as a write-in!

🌀 The Wrap

• 🪄 “Wicked: For Good” releases this week, and we couldn’t be happier! Catch the epic conclusion to the story at a/perture — $1 from each sale will go to WS/FCS.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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