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October 8, 2025

Presented by Bell, Davis & Pitt P.A.

A MESSAGE FROM BELL, DAVIS & PITT P.A.

Secure Your Will Before the New Year

Did you know North Carolina law decides who gets your assets if you die without a will? Don’t leave it to chance. Get your will in place before the end of the year. Experts Travis and John from Bell, Davis & Pitt P.A. explain why a will is essential at every stage of life.

• Any Age | A will lets loved ones easily manage your assets and ensures they're distributed according to your wishes. Without one, state laws may split assets between your spouse, children, and/or parents.

• 20s and 30s, With Young Kids | Name a guardian to avoid uncertainty about who cares for your children.

• 40s and 50s | Consider setting up a trust if you don’t want your young adult kids to receive everything at once.

• 60s and Up | Name a power of attorney and a healthcare power of attorney to protect yourself in case you can no longer make decisions for yourself.

🎃 Plan Ahead: Check Out These 28+ Halloween Events

From spooky films and costume contests to ghost stories and theater shows, here are 28+ Halloween events to check out!

All Ages Fun

• Halloween Spooktacular | October 19 | Scales Fine Arts Center | The Winston-Salem Symphony performs music from Harry Potter, Wicked, and more

• Halloween Bingo | October 23 | The Nash | Bingo, costumes, games, and dinner with The Junior League of Winston-Salem

• Shalloween Festival | October 25 | Shallowford Square | Costume contest, arts & crafts, games, and prizes

• Boo! at Bethabara Park | October 25 | Historic Bethabara Park | Ghost stories, corn husk doll workshop, magic show, face painting, and more

Breweries/Bars

• Halloween Bash with Winston Social | October 25 | easytalk | Costume contest, live DJ, and sweets (use code GOTOWS25 for 15% off tickets)

• Barks, Booze & Boos | October 26 | Tucker's Tap Yard | Dog costume contest, photo booth, and food trucks

Live Theatre Shows

• Rocky Horror Show | October 24 - November 1 | Theatre Alliance | Musical horror-comedy based on the 1975 film (rated R)

👻 The scariest thing this October isn’t ghosts—it’s online scammers. Piedmont Federal Bank shows you how to stay safe.

Phishers - Urgent messages pretending to be your bank.

• Protect Yourself: Never share personal info via email or text.

Fake Prizes - “You won!” messages for contests you never entered.

• Protect Yourself: Ignore the message. If you didn’t enter, you didn’t win.

Check out tips for three more frightening frauds!*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, October 11

• Art For Albania - View and purchase artwork from 30+ artists at the Elberson Fine Arts Center. Money raised goes toward feeding the poor and hungry in Albania. 10 AM - 3 PM*

• Yoga Celebration - Celebrate 10 years of Yogammunity with yoga classes for adults and kids, food trucks, and a puppet show at Foothills Tasting Room. 11 AM

• House Tours - Explore 30+ newly constructed homes across Winston-Salem and surrounding areas during the Fall Parade of Homes. Tours also available on Sunday and October 18 & 19. 1-5 PM

• Free Workout Class - Jumpstart your day with a free, high-energy RideUnited workout! 7:30, 8:45, and 10 AM

• Candle Workshop - Craft your own fall-scented soy candles at the Foothills Tasting Room! 2-4 PM

• Kaleideum After Dark - Fall-themed 21+ night out! Bring your own pumpkin to carve, play Mahjong, and explore Kaleideum. 6:30-9:30 PM

• Medieval Cage Fighting - Experience medieval-style battles at LJVM Coliseum! 7 PM

• Treat Trail - Join the City of Winston-Salem for trick-or-treating in Bolton Park. Perfect for kids! 4:30-6:30 PM

• Car Show - Spend the morning with fellow car enthusiasts at NCMA Winston-Salem—this month’s focus is Porsches. 8:30-10:30 AM

Sunday, October 12

• Intro Class - Hop on the trend and learn how to play Mahjong at the Vecino Center. 1-4 PM

• Halloween Art Class - Create a one-of-a-kind fall painting using upcycled materials at Open Studio! 1-3 PM

• Cocktail Class - Learn all about Mezcal, one of the world’s most exciting spirits. Taste six varieties and craft your cocktail at easytalk! 4 PM

Monday, October 13

• Bartender Showdown - Watch some of our town’s best bartenders compete in a Bloody Mary competition at Dram & Draught. 7 PM

📍Join the Fall Parade of Homes! Explore 30+ newly constructed homes across Winston-Salem and surrounding areas during the Fall Parade of Homes, October 11–12 & 18–19.

• Tours are open daily from 1–5 PM

• Explore the latest styles, products, and innovations in residential construction

• Choose the homes you want to see and design your own self-guided tour

This event is free and open to the public—which home will be your favorite?*

🗞 Other News

• 🏠 Home: Whether it’s low-maintenance living, your forever home, or your first home, Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate has the expertise to help you find the perfect match.*
  
  

• 🧇 Fair: Taste the latest fair food crazes at the Carolina Classic Fair: Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake, Waffle on a Stick, and Summerween Slush! Don’t wait on these—the fair is only in town through Sunday.
  
  

• 🔴 Homecoming: WSSU Homecoming Weekend kicks off Sunday at 8 PM with the Lighting of the Sign! Celebrate all week with a step show, concert, parade, and more. Go Rams!
  
  

• 🏆 Winner: For the first time in franchise history, the Winston-Salem Dash earned the Golden Bobblehead Award, recognizing their creativity and quick thinking. The award honored “Prom Wasn’t Built in a Day” for successfully hosting a prom and a baseball game simultaneously.
  
  

• 🍜 Now Open: I Luv Pho Asian Fusion is now open in the former Rio location on Peters Creek. Have you tried it yet? Let us know what you think!

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• Evening in the Atrium - Talented musicians and great food—catch de la Fonk live while enjoying small bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th on October 16.

• Drone Show - Follow the yellow brick road to Truist Stadium on October 24 for a magical Wizard of Oz drone show!

• Operation Protect & Serve - Support the Winston-Salem Police Foundation in style—enjoy a catered dinner and silent auction at BioTech Place on October 29.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🍔 Team member Christy stopped by the new Whataburger yesterday. Pro tip: Skip the drive-thru and head inside—she was in and out in just 7 minutes!

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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