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November 20, 2024
🌟 7 Holiday Parades and Tree Lightings
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
November 20, 2024
Holiday Parades and Tree Lightings
Festive floats, sparkling trees, excitement in the air—join in the cheer and make memories at these upcoming parades and Christmas tree lightings!
Winston-Salem
~ Parade & Tree Lighting: Dec 7 at 5 PM | Downtown Winston-Salem
Clemmons
~ Tree Lighting: Dec 3 at 5:30 PM | Village of Clemmons
Lewisville
~ Tree Lighting: Dec 6 at 7 PM | Shallowford Square
~ Parade: Dec 8 at 3 PM | Shallowford Square
Kernersville
~ Tree Lighting: Dec 7 at 6 PM | Harmon Park
~ Parade: Dec 8 at 2:30 PM | Downtown Kernersville
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Country Club: Transformed the foyer, living, dining, and kitchen areas to improve the overall flow – perfect for hosting friends and family.
Georgia: Enlarged the kitchen and added more counter space – now there's plenty of room for all the Thanksgiving pies!
Glousman: Opened up a small, cramped space and transformed it into a bright, open kitchen – designed for gathering and making memories.
Contact ICON Custom Builders today to begin your kitchen transformation!*
🗓 Events
Saturday, November 23
Southern Charm on the Farm - Head to Farmington Dragway for one of the biggest vendor markets of the year! This event was rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene. 9 AM - 4 PM
Piedmont Craftsmen’s Fair - Find handcrafted items from various craft artists at the Benton Convention Center. Runs through Sunday.
Thanksgiving Bingo - Play bingo at the Carl H. Russell Community Center for prizes like Thanksgiving desserts, sides, and decorations. 11 AM
Holiday Stroll - This is a Winston-Salem favorite! Reynolda Village turns into a winter wonderland with carolers in Victorian costumes, carriage rides, visits with Santa, and traditional Christmas decorations. 2-6 PM
Greek Bake Sale - Try authentic Greek snacks and meals at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. 8 AM - 5 PM
Water Tower Market - Radar Brewing Company hosts its bimonthly vendor market! Magnolia’s Cafe, a mobile cafe from Greensboro, will be serving sweet treats at the market. 12-5 PM
Emerging Choreographers - Watch performances choreographed by senior UNCSA contemporary dance students at UNCSA’s Agnes de Mille Theatre. 2 PM and 7:30 PM
Keepin’ the ‘80s Alive - Students and professionals from Best of Ballroom Dance Studio perform at HanesBrands Theatre. 6 PM
Family Art Day - Make a holiday-themed watercolor painting and listen to a storytime performance at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center. 10:30 AM
ROAR’s Holiday Market - Find the perfect gift at ROAR’s annual vendor market! Every Saturday through December 21.
Sunday, November 24
Cocktail Class - Join Easytalk at the bar and learn how to use ice to elevate your at-home cocktail creations. 4 PM
Paint Your Pet - Enjoy brunch and mimosas while painting your pooch in this artist-led event. No experience necessary! 11 AM
Holiday Pop-up Market - Shop for unique gifts at the Clemmons Farmers Market, held at the Jerry Long Family YMCA. 2-5 PM
Orchestral Concert - Listen to the Triad Area Medical Orchestra perform at Wake Forest’s Brendle Recital Hall. 3 PM
Fireweed Dinner - Join Native Root at West Salem Public House for a 5-course dinner cooked over an open fire. 5:30 PM
Monday, November 25
Cake Decoration - Learn how to make a geode cake with hands-on support from Bee of The Humble Bee at Joymongers Barrel Hall. 6 PM
Anniversary - Celebrate Mi Pueblo’s 35th anniversary with special deals like half-off appetizers and combos!
⛸ Did you know there's public ice skating at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds? Take the whole family for this fun and affordable winter activity!
Where: Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena Ice Rink
Cost: $10 admission ($12 from Dec-Jan), $3 skate rental fee*
🗞 Other News
💎 Gift Idea: Make this holiday season sparkle! Start your wish list or find the perfect gift at Windsor Jewelers’ exclusive Rahaminov Diamonds event on November 21. Discover flawless diamonds and vibrant colored stones, crafted with unmatched artistry.*
🎁 Holiday Spending: The Holidays are coming—is your budget ready? Get a head start on your holiday finances with this “Holiday Budgeting 101" article from Piedmont Federal Bank. Learn how to plan, save, and enjoy the season without breaking the bank.*
🕯 Save Your Spot: The annual Candle Tea experience in Old Salem begins on December 4! Experience traditional Moravian Christmas customs like candle-making and coffee with sugar cake at the Single Brothers House. Buy your tickets soon—this is a popular holiday event.
🍲 University: As part of TurkeyPalooza, Wake Forest students are cooking nearly 700 meals this week for those in need in Forsyth County. Students will deliver the meals to local non-profits such as Ronald McDonald House, Samaritan Ministries, The Shalom Project, Hope to Thrive, and Anthony’s Plot.
🏙 City: The Winston-Salem City Council approved Forward 2045 on Monday, November 18. The comprehensive plan will guide city officials' future decisions. The plan addresses issues such as affordable housing, accessible public spaces, and managing growth in our region.
🏆 Ranking: Winston-Salem ranks No. 64 on U.S News & World Report’s “Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2025,” down from last year’s No. 17 ranking. Other North Carolina cities on the list include Raleigh (No. 6), Charlotte (No. 9), Hickory (No. 39), and Greensboro (No. 60).
🌟 Moravian Stars
On Monday, we asked you which statement about Moravian stars was false. “Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s star is 18 feet tall” was false—only 10% of you got the answer correct!
The star sitting atop the hospital is actually 31 feet tall. In conjunction with a donation drive for western NC, the hospital set up and lit the massive star early this year. Keep reading to learn more about this iconic Winston-Salem decoration!
Photo by Jay Sinclair
The Points: Moravian stars traditionally have 25-26 points, though some stars have up to 110 points!
History: According to tradition, the star began as a geometry project in Moravian boarding schools in 19th-century Germany.
Meaning: The star is a reminder of how God’s light shines in the darkness and also represents the star the wise men followed to reach the infant Jesus in the nativity story.
Where Can I Find One? You can find Moravian stars at multiple locations in Winston-Salem, like the Old Salem Museums & Gardens, Dewey’s Bakery, Wilkerson Moravian Bakery, and Lot 63.
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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.
Festive Family Friday - Bring the whole family to Kaleideum to visit Santa, create festive holiday crafts, and make reindeer food 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.
Financial Class - Learn how to protect your identity through Piedmont Federal Bank’s free monthly financial literacy class at Robinhood Road Family YMCA on December 16.
🌀 The Wrap
🎄 Missed Monday’s newsletter? We shared a Christmas tree guide to help you find the perfect one for your home!
👀 Have you checked our Instagram page recently? We have two active giveaways you can enter!
