October 25, 2023

🎃 Halloween Weekend

October 25, 2023

The Go-To Winston-Salem

October 25, 2023

Affordable Housing

The City Council approved $7.9 million last week to support three affordable housing initiatives in Winston-Salem.

Courtesy of Winston-Salem City Council

  • Happy Hills: The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem (HAWS) donated 13 lots on which Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County will construct single-family homes. The City Council approved Habitat’s request for $2.16 million in grant funding.

  • Indiana Avenue: Wynnefield Forward, LLC received $4.85 million of gap financing to develop 180 rental housing units near Indiana Avenue and Bethabara Road. The housing will consist of (27) one-bedroom, (81) two-bedroom, and (72) three-bedroom units.

  • Cleveland Avenue Homes: The City Council approved nearly $900,000 in grants for making appearance improvements to homes surrounding the Cleveland Avenue Homes community.

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Events

Thursday, October 26

Friday, October 27

  • Skate and Scare - Ice skate in costume at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. 6-9 PM*

  • Musical - Tony award-winning musical, The Producers, is showing at The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem. Available through November 5.

  • Kremsernacht - Are you brave enough to take on a Halloween escape room in Old Salem? Also available Saturday.

  • Pumpkins and Wine - Come to Raylen Vineyards & Winery dressed in your best Halloween costume and enjoy an evening of pumpkin carving, live music, and delicious food. 5-9 PM

  • Halloween Ball - Dress in your Victorian-themed Halloween costume and come to Körner’s Folly for a Spiritualist scavenger hunt, hors d’oeuvres, classic Victorian parlor games, and more. 6:30-10 PM

  • Book Sale - The Friends of the Lewisville Library are holding their fall book sale, which will include CDs, DVDs, magazines, jewelry, and puzzles. Also available Saturday.

  • Booery Halloween Party - Enjoy haunted “booery” tours, a costume contest, beer voting, and live music at Foothills Brewing Tasting Room. 7 PM - 12 AM

  • Outdoor Movie - a/peture presents a showing of Casper at Crossnore with food trucks onsite. Movie starts at dark. ~7:30 PM

  • House Hangs - Hang out at SECCA and enjoy a live DJ, conversation, cocktails, and dinner prepared by a local chef. 5-8 PM

  • Live Music

Saturday, October 28

  • A Brassy Halloween - The North Carolina Brass Band presents a Halloween special concert at Salem College. Kids 12 and under are free. 7:30 PM*

  • Storytime + Costume Party - Bookmarks is hosting its first-ever “Holly-ween” with an author reading, trunk or treat, potion making, and more. 10:30 AM

  • Boo! at Bethabara - Listen to ghostly tales, meet “spirits” from Bethabara’s past, and make a scarecrow at Historic Bethabara Park. 1:30-4:30 PM

  • Fun Fest - Forsyth County Government brings a bookmobile, fire truck tour, job fair, and more to the Health and Human Services Campus. 11 AM - 2 PM

  • Mystery Reading - Enjoy readings and discussion on the Smith & Libby mystery with Philip Archer at The Bookhouse. 6:30 PM

  • Spooky Skeleton Market - Shop at the Winston Junction Market from artists and makers dressed up in costume. They’ll also have candy for the kids! 11 AM - 4 PM

  • Harlem Nights - Journey back in time and enjoy melodies spanning from the 20s to the 90s at The Enterprise Center. 7 PM

  • Superhero Trunk or Treat - Fly over to Bolton Park for a community event benefitting Special Olympic athletes. 12 PM

  • Ghoul Moon Festival - Join the West Salem Art Hotel for live music, visual and performing art, vendors, and more. 4-10 PM

  • Main Street 5K - Run through the streets and parks of Mocksville to support GO FAR and Smart Start of Davie County. 8 AM

  • Kids Spooky Party - Westbend Bar & Venue has bounce houses, a costume contest, and Halloween-themed games. 10 AM - 4 PM

  • Neighborhood Market - Bar Nola’s last local vendor market of the season has 30 vendors plus candy at each booth. Costumes encouraged! 12-5 PM

  • Boo-tique Crawl - Explore all the boutique shops in downtown Kernersville for the chance to win a prize. 11 AM - 4 PM

  • DADA Trick or Treat - Bring the kids for Trick or Treat in the Arts District. 12-5 PM

  • Live Music

Sunday, October 29

  • Suds for Shalom - The Shalom Project is partnering with Wise Man Brewing for their fall fundraiser. Stop by the brewery to participate in a silent auction and support poverty alleviation programs. 12-5 PM

  • HalloWheels - Grab your bike and costume for the haunted woods ride at Hobby Park. Biking activities also available on Monday and Tuesday.

  • Kaeideum Truck and Treat - Kaleideum will have science demonstrations, a balloon artist, specialty vehicles, and more as part of their fundraiser event. 1-5 PM

  • Live Music

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Other News

  • Leaf Collection: Winston-Salem announced that leaf collection season will start on October 30. This year, collections will take place in two quadrants of the city at a time.

  • Art Project: People of all ages are invited to join artist Raman Bhardwaj in painting the mural wall at Senior Services’ Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness. There will be one-hour time slots for painting on October 27 and 28.

  • Open House: Now that all its tenants are officially open, Walnut & Broad is hosting its first-ever open house. Specials will be available at each of the small businesses on October 26.

  • Girls Expo: Learning Everyday Accomplishing Dreams (LEAD) provides tools and resources to low-income/at-risk preteen girls to help them become productive citizens and leaders. The annual LEAD Girls Expo teaches girls about STEAM careers, financial health, mental wellness, and decision-making skills. This year’s Expo takes place this weekend, October 27-28.

⛾ Skating season is back at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! Have your pick of weekday or weekend fun – check out the full schedule here for all the details.*

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Upcoming Events

  • Cheers! for Brenner Children’s - Support Brenner Children’s Hospital at their fundraising event at The Millennium Center on November 3. Events include live music, a silent auction, a jewelry raffle, and late-night silent disco.

  • Sportsmen’s Saturday - Head to Breeden Insurance Amphitheater for big-ticket raffle items and silent auctions as part of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s annual fundraiser on November 4.

  • Professional Development - Interested in learning more about project management? Don’t miss Wake Forest University’s “Project Management Essentials for Working Professionals” workshop at Wake Downtown on November 6. Register by October 31.

Entrepreneur Spotlight

Local company Three Strands Recovery Wear has created the Resilience Bra. Founder Leah Wyrick created this patent-pending, post-operative bra for women who have had mastectomies, breast reconstruction, and other breast-related cosmetic surgeries.

Courtesy Leah Wyrick

  • Who: Wyrick is a recent Wake Forest University graduate who started Three Strands during her freshman year.

  • Why? Wyrick’s mother’s breast cancer diagnosis and complications with drains and bra discomfort inspired Wyrick to partner with Dr. Samuel Roy to create the Resilience Bra.

  • Today: The Resilience Bra recently had a successful pilot test and acquired its first wholesale partner, The American Cancer Society's affiliate program, TLC. TLC will begin carrying the Resilience Bra in 2024.

The Wrap

  • 🍁 It’s too beautiful outside to eat indoors! Check out some of the best restaurant patios in Winston-Salem.

  • đŸ‘» Crimson Hollow Coffee House, a gothic Victorian cafĂ©/bar and venue, will be opening in the coming weeks at 400 W. 4th St.

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