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September 8, 2025
🇺🇸 Remembering 9/11 at Allegacy Stadium
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
September 08, 2025
🇺🇸 Honor the Fallen
On September 11, Wake Forest University’s No Fear Army ROTC Battalion will host 'Climb to Remember,' an event honoring those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University
What: Participants climb 2,977 steps at Allegacy Stadium, one for each life lost in the terrorist attacks. The climb is equivalent to ascending 200+ flights of stairs.
Who: First responders and students from Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Salem College will participate in Climb to Remember. Members from the community are also welcome to join—click here to register.
When: The gates will open at 6 AM for opening remarks and a cadet swearing-in ceremony. The climb begins at 6:30 AM and ends at 8 AM.
This week in Wake Forest Athletics! Here are THREE upcoming games you won’t want to miss:
⚽️ Men's Soccer | September 9 vs Campbell, 6 PM
The 2024 ACC Champions return to Spry! Come out and support the title defense!
⚽️ Women's Soccer | September 10 vs. Miami, 8 PM
Coming off a College Cup run, the squad is hungry for more. Come support their next title push!
🏈 Football | September 11 vs NC State, 7:30 PM
It’s the first ACC showdown of the season. Limited tickets remain—grab yours now!*
🗓 Events
Tuesday, September 9
The Sister Moon Project - Listen to the music of Sting and The Police reimagined by world-renowned jazz performers at Freedman Theatre! 7:30 PM
Buddy Builds - LEGO builders of all ages are invited to craft music-themed creations at Bricks & Minifigs. 4-6 PM
Fall DIY - Create a fall wreath with your friends at Gypsy Road Brewing! 6:30 PM
Wednesday, September 10
Kokedama Workshop - Create a living "moss ball" garden in this therapeutic workshop at Mona & Associates Design Studio. 6 PM
Cocktail Class - Taste six fall-inspired spirits and learn to craft your own cocktail creations at Breathe Cocktail Lounge! 7 PM
Thursday, September 11
Open Mic Night - Join Winston-Salem Writers at The Bookhouse to share your original work! 7 PM
Steak Frites Dinner - Enjoy a three-course meal prepared by Bobby Boy Bakeshop at The Caviste. Seatings from 6-7 PM.
Birthday Bash - Born in September? Celebrate your birthday with a free bubbly drink and cupcakes at Brouwerij DuBois! 6-8 PM
Friday, September 12
Artistic Elements Showcase - Experience a night of creativity at NCMA Winston-Salem as seven local artists share their work—featuring visual art, live music, dance, delicious food, and more! 6-8 PM
Fitness Friday - Join F45 Training in the Coal Pit for a free 30-minute workout and stay afterward to socialize at Cugino Forno! Registration required. 5:30 PM
Movie Night - Watch Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” at Shallowford Square! Movie starts at dark. Come early to play prize bingo.
Dueling Pianos - This isn’t your average piano concert. Uptown Dueling Pianos performs an all-request, sing-along show at West Bend Bar! 7 PM
Pours & Pilates - Head to Winston-Salem Wellness Collective for a Pilates class and NA drinks from Cordial Cowboy. 6 PM
Hairspray - Good morning Baltimore! Watch Theatre Alliance’s production of “Hairspray,” an award-winning musical set in 1960s Baltimore. Runs through September 21.
Night Market - It’s Wise Man Brewing’s last Night Market of the season! Shop from local vendors, grab a drink, and enjoy live music from Celtic band Banna. 5-9 PM
NC Comedy Fest - Unwind from the week with a comedy show at Marketplace Cinemas, featuring 15 comedians! 8 PM
Ace ‘n Ale - Grab your racquet and head to Hanes Park for Winston-Salem Tennis’ young adult social league! 6 PM
Outdoor Movie - Watch “La Bamba” at Bailey Park! SonCaribe Latin Dance will offer a short dance lesson before the movie starts at dusk.
🎉 NEW event venue in town! Say hello to Pilot View Center—your new go-to venue in the heart of downtown at 500 W 5th! Whether you're planning a celebration, dinner, or corporate meeting, their versatile space is the perfect backdrop for your next gathering.
Full catering kitchen and bar area
Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows
Accommodates up to 226 guests for standing receptions, 100 for seated dinners, or 50 in a conference setup
Convenient free parking for guests
Explore the space and start planning your next event!*
🗞 Other News
💆♀️ Self-Care: Turn back time—no surgery required. Renewal Med Spa now offers Silhouette InstaLift, the breakthrough treatment that lifts and sculpts sagging cheeks and jawlines for a naturally youthful look. Enjoy instant definition and long-lasting skin-firming benefits that keep you glowing long after you leave. Book now and get 10% off this month!*
🏒 Sports: The Carolina Thunderbirds are rebranding as the Twin City Thunderbirds! Be among the first to see the new logo and jerseys! Join the team for an open press conference at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena on September 24.
💵 Funding: Last Tuesday, the Winston-Salem City Council voted to contribute $4 million to The Grounds for infrastructure upgrades. The upcoming mixed-use development on Deacon Boulevard previously received $35 million in state funding for infrastructure upgrades. Phase 1 of The Grounds is projected to open in Summer 2027. (WFDD)
🤠 Rebrand: Whiskey Dawgs is now Dolly’s Honky Tonk! What’s changed? Guests can look forward to updated hours, an upgraded bar, and a fresh lineup of events.
🍝 New Restaurant: Tuscani officially opens tomorrow, September 9! Brought to you by the team behind Sage & Salt Bistro, this new Italian restaurant will feature house-made pasta and freshly prepared sauces. The space was previously occupied by Six Hundred Degrees.
🎾 Pickleball: We’ve got an update on Dill Dinkers! Coming soon to 3208 Silas Creek Parkway, this new indoor pickleball club will feature 10 state-of-the-art courts available for booking by both members and non-members. The grand opening is projected for this winter.
A MESSAGE FROM PIEDMONT FEDERAL BANK
Unlock Your Home's Potential
🔓 Your home holds more than memories; it holds potential. With a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), homeowners can unlock the possibilities they’ve been dreaming of and bring them to life.
Here are 7 thoughtful and timely ways homeowners are putting their equity to work this fall:
Create work & homework zones: Turn that extra room into the perfect homework nook or home office.
Save with smart upgrades: Cut bills with energy-efficient improvements.
Get holiday-ready: Refresh kitchens, guest rooms, and more before family and friends arrive.
Fix it now, stress less later: Handle repairs before they become emergencies.
Support your loved ones: Fund education, hobbies, or small businesses.
Make your home forever-friendly: Add safe features for aging in place (hello elevator)!
Simplify your finances: Consolidate debt and reduce monthly stress.
Ready to see how your home equity can work for you? Reach out to Piedmont Federal Bank today!*
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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 fundraising on September 27 at downtown Incendiary Brewing.
🌀 The Wrap
🍂 Team member Christy recently visited Maddie Cakes Bakery for their Gilmore Girls-themed fall drink menu!
