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September 17, 2025

🔨 Project Progress Report

It’s hard to keep up with all the updates on Winston-Salem’s major projects! But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Completed

~ Twin City Trail (Phase I) | Completed August 2025

• This new trail connects Liberty Street to the Winston-Salem Strollway. Phase II, which is currently under design, will extend the path from W. Fourth Street to Lockland Avenue.

~ The YMCA REACH Center | Completed May 2025

• Formerly known as the Winston Lake Family YMCA, the YMCA REACH Center is a community hub combining the YMCA’s services with those of other human service organizations, such as Novant Health and Goodwill.

In Progress

~ Salem Bottleworks | Opening in stages through late 2026 | 845 S. Poplar St.

• The historic Coca-Cola Bottling Plant is already home to Bobby Boy’s second location and Grandpa Joe’s Slaberia. Expect a new ramen restaurant in the coming weeks, plus an upscale restaurant, studio apartments, and more in 2026.

~ The Grounds | Early Summer 2027 (Phase I) | Deacon Boulevard

• One hundred acres around Deacon Boulevard are being transformed into an entertainment destination with retail, dining, and office space. The Grounds recently announced Creekside, an apartment community for upperclassmen and graduate students.

~ Downtown Amphitheater | Spring 2026 | Between the Benton Convention Center and First Baptist Church

• The privately funded, 5,000-seat amphitheater is moving forward with plans to begin construction soon. It will host a mix of national touring acts and community events.

🎃 Skip the overpriced, forgettable costumes this Halloween. At Goodwill, you’ll find affordable, second-hand gems to turn into something original. It’s budget-friendly, better for the planet, and supports a good cause while showing off your creativity. Here are some ideas based on their Halloween Look Book Guide:

• Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked (Sparkly pink gown and crown OR an all-black outfit, witch hat and round glasses)

• Ted Lasso (Track jacket and pants, whistle, and mustache)

• Gym Rats (Workout gear and mouse ears)

• Sabrina Carpenter (Pink fur jacket, white top and black skirt)

Find a location near you.*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, September 20

• Middle Eastern Christian Festival - Taste authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, experience live music & traditional dances, and explore cultural exhibits at Bible Church of Clemmons! Runs through Sunday.*

• Fiesta Festival - Kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month in downtown Winston-Salem with live music, food trucks, and vendors! Presented by the Hispanic League. 11 AM - 7 PM

• Sunrise Paddle - Hey there, early risers. Take a kayak out on Salem Lake to catch the sunrise—rental kayaks will be available. Registration required. 5:15-7:30 AM

• Fizz & Beats - Head to Ciener Botanical Garden for a zero-proof festival, featuring mocktail samples, live music, food trucks, and arts & crafts vendors! 12-5 PM

• Movie Night - Catch a showing of “When Harry Met Sally” at East of Texas. 7:30 PM

• Grape Stomp - Kick off your shoes and join Childress Vineyards’ grape stomp, featuring live music by Kids in America! 7 PM

• Public Ropes Day - Miracle Heights Adventures opens to the public! Climb rock walls, traverse rope bridges, and go ziplining at Crossnore’s campus. 9:30-11:30 AM

• Community Day - Join Reynolda for art activities, live music, and free admission to the Reynolda House Museum. 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Sunday, September 21

• Disco Dance Party - It’s time to boogie at the Millennium Center! Dance to disco, rock, soul, and pop—all in support of local nonprofits. 4-7 PM

• Car Show - Admire a lineup of classic cars at Brouwerij Dubois and grab a bite from the Philly Masters food truck! 1-5 PM

Monday, September 22

• Sip & Stroll - Start your day with a brisk walk and complimentary coffee at the Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail! Drop in anytime between 8 and 11 AM. RSVP online.

🍂 Fall is in the air! Here are 3 services to take advantage of this season at Renewal Med Spa:

• Diamond Glow + Skinvive Treatment | After the summer heat and before the dry winter weather, give your skin the hydration it craves.

• Silhouette Instalift | Lifts and sculpts sagging cheeks and jawlines for a naturally youthful look with no surgery. Get 10% off this month.

• Laser Hair Removal: Fall is the perfect time to treat unwanted hair. This September, buy one package and get 50% off a second area!

Unsure which treatment is right for you? Schedule a free consultation for expert guidance!*

🗞 Other News

• 🏠 Home: Renovating > Relocating. Love your home’s character and location, but need an update? Before packing any moving boxes, first examine the potential within your own walls with ICON Custom Builders. ICON's design-build team recently added 948 sq. ft. of living space for a growing family, designed a first-floor primary suite for aging in place comfortably, and opened up a kitchen by removing a wall to improve flow and function.*
  
  

• 🍅 Announced: A new farmers market launches Sunday, October 5! Trade St. Farmers Market will be held between 5th and 6th Streets on the first Sunday of each month in 2025, then shift to a weekly schedule starting in 2026. Stay tuned for the vendor lineup!
  
  

• 🔦 Fall Fun: Up for a challenge? Try navigating Armstrong Artisan Farm’s corn maze... in the dark. Bring a flashlight (and a friend, for company when you get lost) starting this Friday, September 19.
  
  

• 📚 Community: Amid the WS/FCS budget crisis, local leaders launched the Education Collaborative to bring the community together in support of schools, teachers, and students. Their website serves as a hub for donations, book drives, and other ways to help meet urgent school needs.
  
  

• 🍺 Oktoberfest: Prost! Raise a stein and dig into German food this weekend at Wise Man Brewing, Fiddlin’ Fish, Incendiary Brewing, and Gypsy Road Brewing—we’ve got all the details in the Weekender.
  
  

• 🎓 Education: Pro Humanitate. Wake Forest is making education accessible through its North Carolina Gateway initiative, offering tuition-free education to in-state students from families earning under $200K, with additional aid for living costs or partial tuition for higher incomes.

A MESSAGE FROM FLYWHEEL COWORKING

Get The Deets About Coworking

Interested in Flywheel Coworking, but have a few questions? We have answers!

I have a lot of virtual meetings—where would I take them?

• Flywheel has private phone booths that are quiet, distraction-free, and perfect for calls or virtual meetings. No need to reserve—just hop in! They're included with your membership.

What if I don’t want to go every day?

• That’s totally fine. Flywheel offers flexible memberships, so you can come in daily or just 5 or 10 times a month. Your schedule, your call.

What seating options do I have?

• Tons! Pick a reserved desk if you like consistency, or mix it up with comfy couches, bar stools, desks, or lounge chairs. Work where you feel best.

Who else works at Flywheel?

• Entrepreneurs & Business Owners – From legal pros to creative founders, like David K.

• Remote Workers – Folks in finance, education, marketing, and more, like Donny W.

• Small Teams – Teams of 2–10+, like Salem Presbyterian Church, call Flywheel home.

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• 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.

• Carolina Classic Fair - Rides, shows, competitions, and delicious treats—experience all the fun of the fair at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds from October 3-12!

• Fall Tent Sale - Save up to 60% off a wide selection of beer and wines at City Beverage on October 4. Plus, enjoy complimentary brats hot off the grill between 1-4 PM!

🌀 The Wrap

• 🚶‍♀️ On Monday, we asked you what you thought about the Piedmont Greenway—74% are excited, 24% are skeptical it’ll be completed, and 2% are not in favor of the project.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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