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October 16, 2024

It’s Wine Season

Did you know there are over a dozen wineries and vineyards within an hour of Winston-Salem? Check out the list below!

Old Homeplace Vineyard | 623 McGee Road, Winston-Salem

• Hosts weekly live music events

• ~ 25 minutes away

Medaloni Cellars | 9125 Shallowford Road, Lewisville

• Has cozy fire pits to gather around

• ~ 20 minutes away

Sanders Ridge Winery | 3200 Round Hill Road, Boonville

• Set on a family farm that’s over 180 years old

• ~ 35 minutes away

Divine Llama Vineyards | 4126 Divine Llama Lane, East Bend

• Home to the largest llama farm in the Southeast

• ~30 minutes away

JOLO Winery & Vineyard | 219 JOLO Winery Lane, Pilot Mountain

• Tapas restaurant on-site

• ~ 30 minutes away

💎 Don’t miss Windsor Jewelers’ Charles Krypell Exclusive Trunk Show! Discover his latest designs in gold, silver, and platinum with sparkling diamonds and precious gemstones.

📆 Wednesday to Thursday, Oct 23-24

📍 526 S. Stratford Rd

BONUS: Want personal assistance from Charles Krypell himself? RSVP today!*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, October 19

• Fall Mental Health Fair - Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services brings resource booths, live entertainment, Zumba, guest speakers, and more to Bailey Park. 10 AM - 2 PM*

• Ardmore RAH! - Run or walk in a 10K, 5K, or 1-Mile Fun Run at Redeemer Presbyterian Church to support Second Harvest Food Bank. First race starts at 8 AM.*

• EV Test Drive - Curious about electric vehicles? Test drive one (or several) at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! 11 AM - 4 PM

• Shalloween Festival - A magical event for kids ages 0-12, featuring a costume contest, arts and crafts stations, and games. 1-2:30 PM

• DIY Workshop - Create a pumpkin bouquet, craft your own soap, and enjoy a mini photo shoot at Lizzie’s All-natural Products. 1-3 PM

• Chai Workshop - Learn about the history of chai and make your own unique blend with the Vecino Center at Chad’s Chai! 10 AM

• Fall Parade of Homes - Take a self-guided tour of beautiful homes in Forsyth and Stokes counties! Tours are also available on Sunday.

• Treat Trail - Bring your kids to Bolton Park for a trick-or-treating experience. They’ll also receive a free tote and art kit! 4:30-6:30 PM

• Donation Drive-Thru - Drop off supplies at Reynolda Village for Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute to those in need in Western North Carolina. 9 AM - 3 PM

• Musical - Theatre Alliance presents Six Women With Brain Death, a satirical show. Rated R. Runs through October 27.

• Latin Dance - Head to the Rosenbacher House for a bachata class, followed by a dance social. Wear your Halloween costume! 9 PM - 1 AM

Sunday, October 20

• Outdoor Concert - Listen to music from West End Mambo at Triad Park. Bring your pups along! 2-5 PM

• Walk for Apraxia - Walk at Ciener Botanical Garden to support Apraxia Kids and the resources it provides for families with children with apraxia. 2:30 PM

• All Mounds Matter 5K - Run or walk at this 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run event at Savage Coffee Roasters. Proceeds benefit Cancer Services. 9 AM

• Cookie Class - Join a classically trained pastry chef at Southern Home & Kitchen to learn cookie-making techniques. 1 PM

• Camel City Craft Fair - Find unique, handmade items at Foothills Tasting Room’s annual fall market. 12-5 PM

• Kids Halloween Painting - Bring your little ones to Kiddin’ Around Drop-In Childcare to create a Halloween-themed painting with JK Woodworked Creations. 2 PM

• Crop Hunger Walk - Fight against hunger by walking at Corpening Plaza and raising funds for local and national non-profits. 2:30 PM

• Pumpkin Carving - Buie’s Market’s pumpkin carving annual event is back, along with a bounce house and wine tent sale. 12-3 PM

Monday, October 21

• Educator Night - Meet fellow educators, score free swag, and hear from three children’s authors at Bookmarks. 6 PM

You’re invited to attend Greater Winston-Salem Inc.’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 29!

The Annual Meeting celebrates Winston-Salem's business, economic, and workforce gains over the year and features:

• Keynote address by Carl Armato, President and CEO of presenting sponsor Novant Health

• A celebration of Greater Winston-Salem Inc.’s National Chamber of the Year victory

• Annual Citizenship & Service Award, Small Business of the Year, and Innovator of the Year

• The opportunity to have your business recognized at a high-profile event

Secure your spot before ticket sales end!*

🗞 Other News

• 🔒 Security: Is your online data secure? October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and Piedmont Federal Bank wants to help you stay safe and keep your financial information secure. Here are 5 essential tips to help you protect yourself from cyber threats.*
  
  

• 📈 Business: Toyota Tsusho America has purchased a property in Whitaker Park. The project is expected to create 39 jobs over the next five years and follows Toyota’s landmark $14 billion investment in Liberty, NC.
  
  

• 🎓 Opening: Imprints Cares, an educational non-profit, celebrates the grand opening of The Center for Thriving Families on Saturday, October 19! Located at 711 Coliseum Plaza Court, the new Center will serve as an education hub and allow Imprints Cares to expand its services.
  
  

• 🎡 By the numbers: The Carolina Classic Fair wrapped up this past weekend. This year, 264,603 guests attended the Fair! Guests donated 31,000 pounds of food for Crisis Control Ministry and 13,000 school supply items, a significant portion of which will go to schools in Western North Carolina.
  
  

• 🗳 Voting: Early voting begins Thursday, October 17. Check out this list to find polling locations near you. Not registered? No problem: you can register in person. P.S. You will only be able to register in person at early voting locations, not on Election Day.
  
  

• ⚜️ Upgrade: Bar NOLA has a new outdoor patio! The 2,000 square foot addition features TVs, tables, a bar with seating, and live music events. The patio’s bar is open from Friday to Sunday each week.

A MESSAGE FROM FLOW AUTOMOTIVE

Drive Into the Future With Electric Vehicles!

🔋 Curious about the future of driving? Register to test drive electric vehicles this weekend at Flow Automotive’s free, no-obligation Ride and Drive Event!

• Drive: Experience the latest in EV technology and performance with models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Honda, MINI, Subaru, and Volkswagen.
  
  

• Learn: Get expert advice on the many benefits of owning an electric vehicle.
  
  

• When: Saturday, October 19, from 11 AM - 4 PM
  
  

• Where: Winston-Salem Fairgrounds - Gate #5. 414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

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

• Raise a Glass for WNC - Join us at Bar NOLA on October 23 to 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 - Kids will trick-or-treat in Liberty Plaza and throughout Kaleideum on October 27! There will also be face painting, Halloween crafts, and a 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.

• Business Class - Join Wake Forest Executive Education for its workshop on Executive Decision Making at Wake Downtown on November 14. Register by November 4.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🌮 Missed Monday’s newsletter? We shared that Cilantro & Tacos, a Mexican street cuisine food truck, opens its brick-and-mortar location on Thursday, October 17!

• 🤔 Winston Wonders: On Monday, we asked you which Winston-Salem building the red towers in ARTivity on the Green represent. The answer is the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel - 35% of you got it correct!

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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