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October 23, 2024
🎃 'Twas the Weekend Before Halloween...
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
October 23, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM WINDSOR JEWELERS
This Is Your Sign To Buy That Rock
💍 Finding the perfect engagement ring can feel daunting, but with Windsor Jewelers, it doesn’t have to be! Read on for a guide to ring shopping.
Understand the 4 C’s: These refer to the physical characteristics of the diamond.
Carat - the diamond’s size
Cut - the diamond’s shape
Color - ranges from colorless to light yellow or brown
Clarity - the diamond’s purity
Find the Perfect Setting: The setting is the mounting the ring is placed in. There are various options, such as classic, hidden halo, and solitaire.
Budget for Your Ring: Windsor Jewelers has options for every budget, starting around $3,500. Knowing your budget will help you find a ring that fits your preferred style without stretching your finances.
Set on a large diamond, but don’t have the budget for it? Consider lab-created diamonds—they carry a lower price tag!
Why Buy at Windsor? In addition to the unmatched care you’ll receive while shopping at Windsor Jewelers, you’ll also receive:
Services like free cleaning, resizing, and gap insurance
The option to create a custom-designed ring
Ready to start shopping for engagement rings? Browse rings here or follow @windsorjewelers on Instagram.
Halloween Events
It’s only a week until Halloween! Check out the spooky events happening this weekend in Winston-Salem.
Photo courtesy of Historic Bethabara Park
Boo! at Bethabara Park | Saturday, October 26 | 1:30-4:30 PM | Historic Bethabara Park
Ghost stories, scarecrow/corn husk doll workshop, scavenger hunt, and more
Outdoor Movie Night | Saturday, October 26 | Starts at dusk (~7 PM) | West Salem Art Hotel
A/perture presents a screening of “The Witches”
Ghoul Times | Sunday, October 27 | 12-5 PM | Kaleideum
Trick-or-treating, face painting, Halloween crafts, and more
Skate and Scare | Sunday, October 27 | 1-3 PM | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena Ice Rink
Ice skate in costume to receive free admission
Barks, Booze & Boos | Sunday, October 27 | 4 PM | Tucker’s Tap Yard
Dog costume contest, photo booth, food truck, and specialty cocktails
💰 Does holiday shopping stress you out? You’re not alone - which is why Piedmont Federal Bank created this simple guide to help you have a joyful, stress-free holiday season.
Start with a budget
Save early and spend wisely
Track your spending
Shop smart
Avoid credit card debt
Plan for next year
Check out the full guide for practical ways to apply these ideas!*
🗓 Events
Saturday, October 26
Run for Joy 5K - Run at Jamison Park to support mental health advocacy and wellness for health care trainees. 9 AM
International Festival - Enjoy global cuisines and cultural entertainment at Corpening Plaza as we celebrate the various cultures in our city! 12-5 PM
Historical Tour - Learn about the history of The Lofts at Whitaker Park, a new luxury apartment community converted from the historic R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Buildings. 9 AM
Dinner & Opera - Need a date idea? Savor a four-course dinner paired with exquisite wines and live opera at Boutique Wines. 7 PM
Day of the Dead - Shop from vendors and listen to live music at Fiddlin’ Fish’s annual party! All day.
Sawtooth Yard Sale - Discover deeply discounted tools, machinery, art supplies, books, and raw materials at Sawtooth School. 10 AM - 12 PM
Nailed It! 5K Pumpkin Run - Run or walk in this 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run at Harmon Park. 4 PM
Sunday, October 27
Ghoul Times - Celebrate Halloween at Kaleideum! Go trick-or-treating through the museum, get your face painted, and make Halloween crafts. 12-5 PM*
Food & Spirit Festival - Rescheduled to May 4, 2025, due to un
Cultural Workshop - Learn about Día de Muertos and make your own calaverita (miniature skeleton figure) at the Lam Museum of Anthropology. 2 PM
DIY Workshop - Decorate real pumpkins and create pressed flower Christmas tags at My Garden Blooms. 2 PM
Fall Harvest Fiesta - Head to East of Texas for a pop-up beer garden! Enjoy free sausage tastings, games, and live music all day. 1-8 PM
Suds for Shalom - Grab a pint and participate in a silent auction as Fiddlin’ Fish hosts The Shalom Project’s annual fundraising event. 1-5 PM
Monday, October 28
Financial Class - Learn about your money personality through Piedmont Federal Bank’s free monthly financial literacy class at Robinhood Road Family YMCA. 6 PM*
Book Trivia - Test your knowledge of all things books and authors at Bookmarks’ trivia night! 7 PM
🎵 Are you a music lover? CycleBar Winston-Salem is the place to be. Make new fitness friends while riding to the rhythm of chart-topping songs and spooky singles.
Sign up for themed rides like Queen vs. Bowie and Spooky Vibes!
🗞 Other News
🎃 Halloween: No costume yet? Don’t freak out! Goodwill has you covered, whether you’re going as Beetlejuice, Barbie, or still looking for inspiration. You can also rest in peace knowing your purchase provides job training and vital resources to people in our community.*
👗 Save the Date: Primm’s Holiday Fashion Showcase is November 7, featuring holiday event wear, light bites, and drinks. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, which provides support and resources to children and families in need.
👟 By the Numbers: Did you participate in the Ardmore RAH! this past weekend? The event raised $36,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank, which assists food-insecure families and children in our region!
✏️ Education: Crossnore Communities for Children named Rashawn Meekins the first principal of its new charter school. The Crossnore Community Charter School will open in August 2025 for students in grades K through 4.
🚴♂️ Share Your Input: The Winston-Salem Urban Area MPO is developing the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, which will help determine the future of transportation in the Winston-Salem area. Citizens can share their input through a survey and/or a public meeting at Forsyth County Central Library on Monday, October 28, from 5-7 PM.
🍔 Food: Four Winston-Salem restaurants ranked in the top 10 of Yelp’s Top Places to Eat in the Triad! The restaurants are Bobby Boy Bakeshop (No. 2), Young Cardinal Cafe (No. 4), Barcelona Burger (No. 5), and Mozelle’s (No. 10).
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Upcoming Events
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.
Cheers! for Brenner Children's Hospital - Participate in a live & silent auction and dance in a silent disco at The Millenium Center on November 15.
🌀 The Wrap
🤔 Winston Wonders: On Monday, we asked you which local race has already occurred. The answer is the Salem Lake Trail Run - 56% of you got the answer correct!
🍂 We are so excited to see the leaves changing color—fall is in full swing! Savor the season and everything it has to offer with our fall bucket list.
