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September 10, 2025

Presented by ICON Custom Builders

A MESSAGE FROM ICON CUSTOM BUILDERS

Love Where You Live

Time for a fall refresh? Let ICON Custom Builders help you enjoy your home more. If you’ve ever caught yourself saying one of the following, it's time to talk to ICON.

"We Need More Space" | Whether your family is growing or your needs are changing, these homeowners turned to ICON to expand their living space:

• Austin: Added 948 sq. ft. of living space to accommodate a family that outgrew the original floor plan.

• Kensington: Transformed an unfinished basement into a cozy family hangout, with extra room for guests!

"We Need to Update" | Outdated finishes and fixtures? These design updates brought new life to the existing spaces:

• Ballincourt: Refreshed an outdated primary bath, turning it into a bright and airy retreat while maintaining the original layout.

• Westview: Gave the kitchen a modern makeover without removing any walls.

"We Need a Better Layout" | Sometimes it’s not the size of the space, but how it flows. ICON helped these clients reimagine their floor plans for everyday ease and entertaining:

• Bartram: Redesigned the kitchen to improve function and make hosting family gatherings a breeze.

• Country Club: Reconfigured walls and openings to create a seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas.

• Plymouth: Converted a small bathroom into a Jack and Jill bathroom with separate vanities and water closets for each bedroom. :

Big or small, ICON transforms spaces to fit your life. Reimagine your home with ICON Custom Builders this fall season!

🍁 Fall Bucket List

Take advantage of everything this wonderful season has to offer with our fall bucket list. We’ve even created a printable PDF you can use to check off your progress!

• Visit a Pumpkin Patch | Whether you use pumpkins for decoration, making delicious pies, or carving, there’s nothing like searching through a pumpkin patch to find the perfect one.
  
  

• Hike in the Mountains | Enjoy the cooler weather and spectacular views on these hiking trails near Winston-Salem.
  
  

• Go to the Carolina Classic Fair | Ride the Ferris wheel, watch the nightly fireworks, and try classic fair foods like fried Oreos and funnel cakes!
  
  

• Get Spooked | Fall is also spooky season... do you dare to tread into one of these haunted attractions?

🔓 Your home holds more than memories; it holds potential. With a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), you can tap into your home's value to turn your goals into reality, whether you're:

• Lowering monthly costs with energy-efficient upgrades or planting a garden

• Giving your kitchen or guest room a fresh update before the holidays

• Investing in education, a passion project, or a small business venture

4 more ways homeowners are putting their equity to work this fall!*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, September 13

• Dirty Dozen 5K - Race in an obstacle course mud run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA, then join in the Oktoberfest celebration afterward! Races start at 7:30 AM; Oktoberfest starts at 8:30 AM.

• Kaleideum After Dark - Test your knowledge with book trivia, sip on the “Tequila Mockingbird,” and explore pop-up book sales set up around Kaleideum! 21+ only. 6:30-9:30 PM

• Walk & Roll Fest - Head to Truist Stadium for raffles, food trucks, vendors, and the chance to explore the NEW Twin City Trail with a 5K, bike ride, and kids’ run! Free to attend. 8:30 AM-1 PM

• Fall Vintage Market - Shop from 45+ local vendors, grab a bite from a food truck, and take a self-guided tour at Körner’s Folly! 9 AM-3 PM

• Comedy Show - Get ready for a hilarious night with Bad Momz of Comedy at Reynolds Place Theatre! Showtimes at 6 and 9 PM.

• Children’s Consignment Show - Find fall & winter children’s clothes, toys, books, baby gear, and more at Friedberg Moravian Church. Select items will be half-priced! 9 AM-12 PM

• Fashion Exhibition - View “Dandyism, The Rebirth of Refined Style” at the Elberson Fine Arts Center—the reception includes a body painting fashion runway show. 5-8 PM

• Plant Sale - Discover native plants, flowering shrubs, trees, and more at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center. 9 AM-1 PM

• Anniversary - Celebrate seven years of Incendiary Brewing’s downtown location with food trucks and a performance by Better Than Ezra at Bailey Park! 6 PM

Sunday, September 14

• Yoga at the Winery - Unwind with a yoga class at Medaloni Cellars! 11 AM

• Vendor Market - Shop from 40+ local artisans and specialty vendors, enjoy live music, and visit a food truck at Foothills Tasting Room! 1-6 PM

• Food Hall Invasion - Top-rated chefs serve up delectable meals at Second Harvest Food Bank. The mission? Helping our hungry neighbors eat. 5-7:30 PM

• Pickleball Play - Join Average Joe Pickleball for low-key, co-ed matches at Oak Summit Park, followed by brunch at East of Texas! 10 AM

Monday, September 15

• Mahjong League - Join Camel City Mahjong’s fall league at East of Texas! 6 PM

🏡 Thinking about making a move? Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate is here to help. Explore their housing reports for these popular suburbs just outside the city.

• Lewisville | Only 10 minutes from Winston-Salem, Lewisville combines charm and rural character with a variety of home styles, including ranch, colonial, and contemporary.

• Clemmons | With a small-town atmosphere and convenient access to the city, Clemmons features a mix of traditional and Colonial Revival homes.

• Pfafftown | (Pronounced POFF-town) Tucked between peaceful countryside and suburban living, Pfafftown offers quiet neighborhoods, spacious lots, and a diverse range of architectural styles.*

🗞 Other News

• 📚 Literacy: More than 20% of North Carolinians read below a fifth-grade level, but for 35 years, the YMCA has been transforming lives through its proven literacy programs. Learn about the Y-Literacy program's impact in our community and discover how you can volunteer or donate to support this cause.*
  
  

• 🌮 Coming Soon: Taqueria Luciano’s is opening its second location this October in Mojito’s former location! The Mexican restaurant, owned by Luciano Perez, currently has a food truck and a brick-and-mortar location at 3230 Reynolda Road.
  
  

• 🥘 Events: This Sunday, head to 9th Street for two exciting events! Grab a tasty meal or dessert at the Winston-Salem Food Truck Festival and stop by Mixxer for Arts on Fire, featuring iron pours, live art demonstrations, and hands-on classes!
  
  

• 🏠 Housing: Aspire, the city’s housing authority, is considering a $31 million renovation of Crystal Towers. Built 50+ years ago, Crystal Towers is an affordable housing complex on Sixth Street that serves seniors and adults with disabilities. The building is in need of structural improvements. (WFDD)

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Upcoming Events

• Executive Education - Learn how to lead through uncertainty in this one-day leadership class at Wake Downtown on September 19. Registration closes on September 11.

• Evening in the Atrium - Talented musicians and great food—catch Blue Bambooza live while enjoying small bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th on September 18.

• Middle Eastern Christian Festival - Taste authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, experience live music & traditional dances, and explore cultural exhibits at Bible Church of Clemmons on September 20 & 21.

• St. Baldrick’s Day - Support St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s fight against childhood cancer by shaving your head or raising funds another way on September 27 at downtown Incendiary Brewing.

🌀 The Wrap

• 📺 The 77th Emmy Awards air this Sunday at 8 PM ET—over a dozen UNCSA alumni have been nominated for awards!

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