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October 14, 2024

Presented by ICON Custom Builders

A MESSAGE FROM ICON CUSTOM BUILDERS

Transformation Through Renovation

Thinking about a home remodel in 2025? Let ICON Custom Builders bring your ideas to life.

Why Renovate? To make your current home more functional for your needs. A home doesn’t have to be new to feel new. Here are some testimonials from ICON clients:

• "I can't believe how much bigger the space is now"

• "I wish we would have done this years ago"

• "We have spent more time than ever at home"

Why ICON? Construction companies follow a similar formula – rules, processes, permits, and subcontractors. While the methods are standard, it's the people that set companies apart. Since 2005, ICON Custom Builders has prioritized relationships and integrity.

But, do they do good work? Yes! Take a look at some recent home transformations:

• Country Club: Transformed the foyer, living, dining, and kitchen areas to improve overall flow and maximize natural light and sight lines.

• Saddlewood: Updated this primary bathroom without knocking down walls or completely gutting the space.

• White Horse: Turned an existing deck into an enclosed sunroom with completely retractable windows to create a screened-in porch to enjoy year-round. 

Get in touch with the ICON team today to start planning your project!

Raise a Glass

We teamed up with Yelp to host a benefit night for Western North Carolina at Bar NOLA on October 23!

• What: Socialize, enjoy drinks from Bar NOLA, and grab a bite from participating food trucks. A portion of the proceeds will benefit those affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
  
  

• Cost: The event is free to attend! We just ask that you register in advance.
  
  

• When: Wednesday, October 23, from 6-10 PM
  
  

• Where: Bar NOLA
  
  

• Bonus: If you donate $5 or more to an organization of your choice during the event, you’ll receive a special NC Strong sticker!

✨ Are you looking to repair sun damage and reveal fresh, radiant skin? Chemical Peels are designed to eliminate dead skin cells, unveiling a smoother, more youthful complexion.

Special Offer: The VISTA's Perfect Peel is on SALE this month! Book your appointment today.*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, October 15

• Art Workshop - Prepare to celebrate Día de Muertos by making ofrendas and memory boxes at the Intergenerational Center. 6 PM

• Tech Night - Having issues with your computer, tablet, or phone? Take it to Minnie Lee Davis Harris Community Center and Inmar’s Technology Gurus will help you out! 6-8 PM

Wednesday, October 16

• Let’s Axe Breast Cancer - Try axe throwing at Forsyth Plastic Surgery! Forsyth Plastic Surgery will be accepting donations for the Novant Health Foundation at the event. 4-6 PM*

Thursday, October 17

• Halloween Spooktacular - Children and adults with differing abilities are invited to Kaleideum for a night of trick-or-treating, themed games, and more. 5:30-8:30 PM

• Opening Reception - View NCMA Winston-Salem’s new exhibitions and meet the artists. 6-8 PM

Friday, October 18

• Movie Screening - Watch the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus, at Bailey Park! Movie starts at sunset.

• Rocky Horror Show - Watch the musical based on the 1975 film at Theatre Alliance. Rated R. Runs through October 27.

• Pink Ladies Rock - Join 690 Women’s Fitness at UR Coliseum for a dance fitness charity event. All proceeds benefit Carolina Cancer Services. 7 PM

• Comedy Tour - Jo Koy performs at LJVM Coliseum! 8 PM

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

• Movie in the Park - Watch Halloweentown at Harmon Park! 5:30-9 PM

• Musical - The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem presents Little Shop of Horrors, a horror comedy about a florist raising a plant that feeds on human flesh. Runs through November 3.

📚 The recent Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors made a big impact on our community! In addition to welcoming 13,000 attendees, Bookmarks:

• Donated 2,875 books to schools and the community ($48,000+ value!)

• Made it possible for kids to meet authors after school visits were canceled due to Hurricane Helene

Learn more about what Bookmarks does for our community!*

🗞 Other News

• 🌮 Grand Opening: Cilantro & Tacos opens on Thursday, October 17, at 2235 Old Salisbury Road! Cilantro & Tacos has operated as a food truck serving Mexican street cuisine like birria tacos, burrito bowls, and more.
  
  

• 👀 Coming Soon: Check out this sneak peek of Betty on Burke! From the team behind Mozelle’s, the new restaurant at 1016 Burke Street will feature dishes inspired by Italian and French cuisine. An opening date has yet to be announced.
  
  

• 🐻 City: The Behavioral Evaluation and Response Team (BEAR) is adding four more counselors to its team. BEAR is the city’s mental health response team— it responds to calls to help people experiencing non-violent mental health crises. The team has taken over 3,000 calls since it was formed in May 2023. (Triad City Beat)
  
  

• 🍲 Food: Eat Drink Triad Restaurant Week runs from October 14-20! The week brings attention to locally-owned restaurants in the Triad, which are offering special discounts for those who purchase the VIP pass. Nearly 20 restaurants in Winston-Salem are participating.
  
  

• 💙 By the numbers: Last week’s Night Out for North Carolina raised over $11,000! Over a dozen local restaurants and bars participated in the profit-sharing event.
  
  

• 🏎 University: NASCAR expanded its Campus Lab Program to Winston-Salem State University! The program introduces students to career opportunities in the motorsports industry. WSSU is the first public university in the nation to offer the program.

🤔 Winston Wonders

Have you been to the art park in the Arts District? The park is officially known as “ARTivity on the Green” and is home to 13 distinctive red towers.

Read Wednesday’s newsletter for the answer!

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• Fall Mental Health Fair - Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services brings resource booths, live entertainment, Zumba, guest speakers, and more to Bailey Park on October 19.

• Ardmore RAH! - Run or walk in a 10K, 5K, or 1-Mile Fun Run at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 19 to support Second Harvest Food Bank.

• Golf Tournament - Play 18 holes on the Salem Glen Country Club course on October 22 to support YMCA programming.

• Raise a Glass For WNC - Join us at Bar NOLA on October 23 to help raise funds for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

• Free Coworking - Enjoy a day of coworking, lunch, productivity, and networking at Flywheel Coworking's Community Day on October 23.

• Ghoul Times - Trick-or-treat in Liberty Plaza and throughout Kaleideum on October 27! Plus: Get your face painted, create Halloween crafts, and join in on the costume party.

• Sportsmen’s Saturday - Win big-ticket raffle items at Breeden Insurance Amphitheater on November 2. Proceeds benefit Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center - Lexington.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🚌 Missed Wednesday’s newsletter? We shared that the City of Winston-Salem is seeking input on how to improve the bus system at a public meeting in Central Public Library this Wednesday, October 16.

• 🦇 Only 17 more days until Halloween! Have you seen all the decorations in Ardmore?

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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