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September 30, 2024

Helping Western North Carolina

Our hearts break for those suffering from the effects of Hurricane Helene, specifically those in Western North Carolina. We’ve compiled a list of ways to provide financial support to those impacted in the region, as well as several local businesses in Winston-Salem collecting donations.

This is not a comprehensive list - many local businesses and non-profits are helping with disaster relief.

Financial Donations

• United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

• Samaritan’s Purse

• American Red Cross

• Beloved Asheville

• Salvation Army

• Hearts With Hands

• Operation Airdrop

Donation Drop-Off Sites

• Fiddle & Fig | Collecting supplies through Oct 5

• Two Cities Church | Collecting supplies from Oct 1-2 from 9 AM – 5 PM

• Pure Barre | Collecting supplies at both locations (Reynolda Village and Stratford Road)

• Howlin’ At The Moon Bakery | Receive 10% off your next purchase when you drop off items

• Big Winston Warehouse | All businesses in the Big Winston Warehouse are accepting food donations for FEMA

Other Ways to Help

• Dough-Joe's | Donating 10% of sales from Oct 4-6

• Fiddle & Fig | Donating 10% of sales this week

• Southern Home & Kitchen | Donating 10% of sales through Oct 6

• Louie & Honey | Donating sales from cinnamon rolls (up to $3,000) on Oct 5

• Chad’s Chai | Donating all profits from this week to the NC Disaster Relief Fund

• That Blonde Girl Vikki | Donating all shirt proceeds through Oct 18

• Forsyth Humane Society | Needs supplies and emergency fosters to help them take in animals from Asheville Humane Society

⏱ Tick-tock, it’s WATCHTOBERFEST™ at Windsor Jewelers!

🍻 Don’t miss out on an expanded selection of luxury timepieces, including Chopard, Grand Seiko, Hamilton, Tudor, Zenith, and more! Enjoy Bavarian treats, compete in a beer stein-holding contest, win prizes, and snag a special gift with your watch purchase.

Plus, with up to 24 months interest-free financing, it’s the perfect time to fulfill your wish list!

➡️ Thursday, October 3*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, October 1

• Fall Planter Class - Make a fall planter at Reynolda Gardens’ Brown Family Conservatory. Bring your own container; all other supplies are provided. 12:30 PM

• Spooky Movie - Watch Practical Magic at Alma! The Tex-Mex restaurant will be screening spooky movies every Tuesday in October. 6:30 PM

• AI Workshop - Learn how to use AI to improve your business in this interactive workshop at Flywheel Coworking. 6 PM

• Standup Comedy - Get ready for side-splitting laughter at Incendiary Brewing! 8 PM

Wednesday, October 2

• Wine & Beer Tasting - Try four wines and four beers at Foothills Brewpub with Queen of Wines! 6:30 PM

Thursday, October 3

• ConvergeSouth 2024 - Attend Flywheel’s large-scale startup expo and digital media + marketing conference at Biotech Place. Runs through Friday.*

• Bourbon Series - Sample premium bourbons, whiskeys, and ryes at The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel while exploring the historic building. 6 PM

• Free Yoga - Stretch out with Lotus Yoga at Bailey Park! Remember to bring a mat. 6 PM

• The Pink Couch - Join REACH Women’s Network at Project Space 411 for a conversation between female storytellers and entrepreneurs. 5:30 PM

• Benefit Concert - Ears to the Ground performs at Incendiary Brewing! The concert will raise funds for the American Red Cross and The App State Disaster Relief Fund. You can also bring items to donate. 6 PM

• Nonpartisan Candidates Forum - Candidates from all backgrounds discuss their platforms and answer audience questions at Galiliee Missionary Baptist Church. 6:30-8:30 PM

Friday, October 4

• Carolina Classic Fair - The fair officially opens at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! Opening day tickets are only $5. The fair will be in town until October 13.

• Free Line Dancing - Learn how to line dance, then show off your new skills during the open dance at East of Texas. 8-10 PM

• Trunk Show - Artfolios presents “Rooted and Grounded” at The Gallery at Stimmel, featuring the works of two local artists. 6-9 PM

• First Friday - Browse a vendor market, jam out to live music, and explore the works of the featured artist of the month at Wise Man Brewing. 5-8 PM

• Ribbon Cutting - Celebrate the reopening of the Trolley Pub with a ceremony conducted by Mayor Allen Joines, free food, and live music. 12-2 PM

• Kaleidoscope Ball - Join Kaleideum for cocktails, dinner, and dancing at a Willy Wonka-themed ball! This event helps the museum provide access and programs to those who otherwise couldn’t afford it. 6:30-11:30 PM

🗞 Other News

• 🎉 Fundraiser: Win a 2024 Jeep Wrangler or a pontoon boat at Sportsmen’s Saturday, a one-of-a-kind fundraising event on November 2! Make a difference and win BIG while supporting patient care at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center - Lexington, now part of Atrium Health Levine Cancer. P.S. You don't need to be present to win! But why miss out?*
  
  

• 🧱 University: Wake Forest University’s annual Hit the Bricks raised a record-breaking $303,000+ for the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center, with over 2,000 participants. The event, started by students in 2003, honors Brian Piccolo, who passed away from cancer at age 26.
  
  

• ☕️ Non-profit: The Winston-Salem Coffee Trail began today, September 30! Donate $30 or more to Winston-Salem Rescue Mission and receive free drip coffee as you visit the 10 participating coffee shops. Participants who visit all 10 by December 31 will be entered into the grand prize drawing.
  
  

• 🏆 Ranking: Wake Forest University ranked No. 46 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best National Universities. The university also ranked No. 35 in the Best Value Schools list.
  
  

• 🍕 Closed: Whitaker Square Gourmet Pizza closed on Sunday, September 29. In their announcement on social media, owners Antonio Scotto di Frega and Antonio Parascandolo said they will focus on their other business, Brother’s Pizzeria, which is located downtown.
  
  

• ✈️ Tourism: Visit Winston-Salem has launched a new ad campaign, which will feature experiences that make Winston-Salem “twice as nice” and invite visitors to “come on in.” The campaign will feature a mix of ads highlighting Winston-Salem’s many dichotomies, such as arts and innovation.

🎃 Find the Perfect Pumpkin

Tomorrow (or today, depending on when you read our newsletter) is October! Whether you use pumpkins for decoration, carving, or baking, here are local pumpkin patches to explore.

We recommend checking these pumpkin patches’ social media accounts before visiting in case of closure due to weather.

Hawks Pumpkin Patch | 2558 West Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem

Maple Springs United Methodist Church | 2569 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem

Farm to Face | 1712 Brandon Farm Rd, Clemmons

Robertson Family Farm | 390 Mountain View Road, King

Kernersville Pumpkins | 843 Old Winston Rd, Kernersville

🤔 Winston Wonders

The Carolina Classic Fair comes to town this weekend! How much do you know about this Winston-Salem staple?

Read Wednesday’s newsletter for the answer and more facts about the Carolina Classic Fair!

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• Forsyth Woman Boutique Crawl - Visit several boutiques in and around Winston-Salem with Forsyth Woman Magazine on October 5. Your admission ticket enters you into the grand prize drawing, valued at $1800!

• Fall Mental Health Fair - Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services brings resource booths, live entertainment, Zumba, guest speakers, and more to Bailey Park on October 19.

• Ardmore RAH! - Run or walk in a 10K, 5K, or 1-Mile Fun Run at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 19 to support Second Harvest Food Bank.

• Golf Tournament - Play 18 holes on the Salem Glen Country Club course to support YMCA programming on October 22.

🌀 The Wrap

• 👻 Missed Wednesday’s newsletter? We listed several bone-chilling attractions perfect for those looking for a scare!

• 📖 Team member Jacob attended the Bookmarks Festival this weekend and picked up Noblestone and the Lost Dwarves by Christine Marshall, a young adult fantasy author!

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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