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November 3, 2025

Presented by Piedmont Federal Bank

A MESSAGE FROM PIEDMONT FEDERAL BANK

End-of-Year Financial Checklist

Plan ahead to save more, stress less, and maximize your year-end spending. Finish strong with these tips from Piedmont Federal Bank.

• Map Out Your Total Holiday Spend | Gifts, travel, lodging, and charitable giving—plan it all. Piedmont Tip: Open a dedicated savings account for holiday funds. It makes tracking spending easy and helps you know when to stop.
  
  

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

• Give Back, Feel Good | Make an impact with charitable donations. Piedmont Tip: Track donations through your Piedmont Federal Bank account for easy year-end tax reporting.
  
  

• Don’t Lose Your FSA Funds | Use it or lose it! Most FSA plans require spending remaining funds by December 31. Piedmont Tip: Make a quick list of eligible expenses—glasses, prescriptions, health products—so every dollar counts.

🍂 Take an Autumn Stroll

Winston-Salem’s fall colors are peaking! Here are a few of our favorite spots to enjoy the season’s colors up close.

• C.G. Hill Memorial Park | 0.3-mile lake loop and 0.4-mile upper trail loop | Features a fishing pond, playground, and 500-year-old poplar tree
  
  

• Salem Lake | 7-mile loop | Features a fishing pier, bike trails, and playground
  
  

• Tanglewood Park | 2.2-mile loop | $2 parking fee unless you have an annual pass | Features horse stables, fishing ponds, and tennis courts
  
  

• Reynolda | Reynolda Walking Trail (0.25 miles) and Perimeter Trail (1.7 miles) | Combine your walk with an afternoon at Reynolda Village!
  
  

• Shaffner Par Course | 1.1-mile trail | Features stations with exercise equipment

🛍 Let’s go shopping! Support local businesses and get ahead of your holiday shopping during Shop the Block with Downtown Winston-Salem.

• November 4–9

• Enjoy exclusive discounts and seasonal sales

• 17+ local retailers, including women’s boutiques, vintage shops, skincare brands, and more*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, November 4

• Shop the Block - Kick off your holiday shopping in downtown Winston-Salem! Enjoy special deals and discounts from 17+ participating businesses. Runs through Sunday.*

• Porsche & Wine - Drop by City Beverage to taste wines from Adobe Road and see a Porsche 963 in person! 4-7 PM

• Candle Workshop - Join the Lighthouse Candle Factory to make a uniquely scented candle — choose from 85+ custom fragrances! 7 PM

• Men’s Mental Health - Banyan Tree Counseling hosts a free open dialogue on men's mental health at Okay Coffee. All are welcome to attend, not just men! 6:30 PM

• Networking Mixer - Calling all minority and women-owned businesses! Make connections with city and county departments, contractors, and consultants at the Benton Convention Center. Free to attend. 5:30-7:30 PM

Wednesday, November 5

• Drinks @ Dusk - Visit Reynolda House Museum for a 21+ event with drinks, live music, and a scavenger hunt that takes you through the museum’s new “Camel City” exhibition. 6-9 PM*

• Cocktail DIY - Craft THC-infused cocktails at Alma! Includes a free chips and salsa bar. 6 PM

• Cooking Class - Learn how to make Brunswick stew at Southern Home & Kitchen! 6 PM

• Cocktail for a Cause - Join Young Samaritans at The Katharine for a specialty cocktail or mocktail! Proceeds benefit Samaritan Ministries. 5-7:30 PM

Thursday, November 6

• Face to Face - Businessman and politician Mitt Romney takes the stage at Wait Chapel for Wake Forest’s Face to Face Speaker Forum. 7:30 PM

• Collaging - Join Art SHAC for a collage-making get-together! Bring your own materials or use theirs. 1-4 PM

• Thai Night - Enjoy a three-course meal at The Caviste! RSVP required. Seatings from 6-7 PM.

Friday, November 7

• Wicked - Catch this fan-favorite movie at Truist Stadium — free to attend! For every person who attends, $1 will be donated to the WS/FCS All In For Our Schools campaign. 6 PM

• Clue Tournament - Compete in a Clue tournament at The Bookhouse! The winner will score a $50 gift card and Bookhouse merch. 7 PM

• Sister Act - Laugh along to this hilarious musical at Hanesbrands Theatre! Show runs through November 23.

• Mom Walk - Take in the autumn leaves while strolling around Old Salem with the Mom Walk Co. 10:30 AM

• Tree Lighting & Dinner - Join Childress Vineyards for its Christmas tree lighting, followed by a three-course wine-paired dinner. We hear there will be sweet tea-brined duck breast. 6 PM

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

🗞 Other News

• 🍽 Dining: Pull up a chair! Elevated Catering Company’s supper club returns in 2026! Become a member for free through the end of the year to enjoy early access, exclusive savings, and more.
  
  

• 🏆 Awards: Winston Under 40 announced the 2025 Leadership Award recipients! These awards honor young professionals who have demonstrated leadership and positively impacted our community. Register for the ceremony at Legacy Stables and Events on December 9!
  
  

• 🗣️ Feedback: The City of Winston-Salem wants to hear from you! Complete this survey to share your thoughts about city services like trash pickup and public transit.
  
  

• 💙 Support: Samaritan Ministries’ annual Penny Campaign went live this past weekend! The Go-To Winston-Salem will match donations up to $2,500 when you give through our page.
  
  

• 🤝 Nonprofit: Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries (FJPM) will open the Reentry Center in Spring 2026! The renovated site at 4692 Brownsboro Road will support formerly incarcerated individuals by providing them with transitional housing, job assistance, counseling, and more.
  
  

• 🎨 Art: Register for Sawtooth’s winter classes starting November 11! Browse the catalog to discover which classes interest you — the art school offers everything from weaving and watercolor to photography and smoldering.

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Upcoming Events

• Pagliacci - Not your ordinary opera. Experience “Pagliacci” up close and personal as performers move through the audience at the Millennium Event Center on November 8, 9 & 11.

• Free Coworking - Experience a day at Flywheel Coworking on November 19! Explore the space, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and connect with members during the social hour.

• 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!

Wednesday’s results: What’s your Hogwarts house?

• Gryffindor - 32%

• Ravenclaw - 25%

• Hufflepuff - 25%

• Slytherin - 14%

• I’m not sure - 4%

🌀 The Wrap

• 😋 Native Root and The Dutch Light are teaming up for a monthly Sunday brunch! The first one is this Sunday, November 9.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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