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September 9, 2024
🍁 Winston-Salem Fall Bucket List
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
September 09, 2024
A MESSAGE FROM FLYWHEEL COWORKING
Coworking in Winston-Salem
First off, what is coworking? It involves employees from different companies sharing a spacious office to reduce expenses. However, coworking goes beyond just offering a physical space; it also fosters a sense of community.
We, at The Go-To, are huge coworking fans, especially at Flywheel Coworking. We value the escape from home, the opportunity to collaborate with peers, the productivity boost from working alongside others, and the convenient downtown location.
Start your coworking journey at Flywheel this month! Check out their membership plans:
Community Member 5 or 10: Choose this plan if you want to get out of the house a few days a week.
Unreserved Desk: Choose this plan if you need a place to work daily with 24/7 access and parking.
Reserved Desk: Choose this plan if you want your own dedicated space where you can leave a monitor at the desk of your choice.
Private Office: Choose this plan if you want your own office with no lease or overhead.
Fall Bucket List
Cool mornings and leaves changing color - fall has finally arrived! Take advantage of everything this wonderful season offers with our Winston-Salem fall bucket list.
Visit a Pumpkin Patch
Whether you use pumpkins for decoration, making delicious pies, or carving, there's nothing like searching through a pumpkin patch for the perfect pumpkin.
Hike in the Mountains
Enjoy the cooler weather and take in spectacular views of the sweeping autumn landscape on these hiking trails near Winston-Salem.
Go to the Carolina Classic Fair
The Carolina Classic Fair will be at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds from October 4-13. Ride on 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 terrifying haunted attractions?
3 great services to take advantage of this fall at The VISTA at Forsyth Plastic Surgery:
Chemical Peels: Ideal for sun damage repair, these peels reveal fresh skin by eliminating dead cells.
Laser Hair Removal: Offers long-lasting smoothness.
DiamondGlow: Exfoliates, extracts, and infuses at the same time. Gives your skin a beautiful glow!
Learn more about these services and others at their Fall Beauty Forecast event on September 19.*
Events
Tuesday, September 10
Pitch-Space LIVE - Listen to tech startup pitches at Flywheel Coworking. All pitches are followed by feedback from a panel of investors and a Q&A session with the audience. 5 PM*
Wednesday, September 11
Face to Face - Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning kicks off Wake Forest’s Face to Face Speaker Forum at LJVM Coliseum. 7:30 PM
Language Exchange - Improve your language skills by practicing your English or Spanish at the Vecino Center! Forty minutes of English conversation will be followed by 40 minutes of Spanish conversation. 7:15 PM
Picnic in the Park - DJ iKeem spins tunes at Bailey Park - grab a bite from an onsite food truck and enjoy the show! Leashed furry friends are welcome to come. 6 PM
Thursday, September 12
Free Concert - The Triad Community Band performs selections from John Williams’ iconic film scores and "The King and I” at Rural Hall Moravian Church. Bring canned/non-perishable items to donate to Crisis Control Ministries! 7 PM
Family Fitness Night - Work out as a family at Sedge Garden Elementary School with Crazy Running! 6 PM
Opening Reception - See NCMA Winston-Salem’s (formerly SECCA) newest art exhibition, Domestic Imaginaries, by Tyler Mitchell. 6 PM
Friday, September 13
Movie Night - Watch Will Ferrell in Talladega Nights at MUSE Winston-Salem! Pre-movie activities start at 6:30 PM, movie starts at dark.
Lyrics by the Lake - Head to NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) for musical performances, spoken word poetry, comedy, live painting, and a vendor market. 6-9 PM
Moonlight Madness 5K - Run at Bailey Park in support of United Way of Forsyth County! The races start in the evening, so wearing a headlamp is recommended. 7:20 PM
Line Dancing - Join Chaos Crew Line Dancing for beginner lessons and open dancing at West Bend Bar! 6-8 PM
Outdoor Concert - Coalpit Live’s final entry for 2024, Moon Taxi and Pauly Scott, performs at the Coal Pit. 6 PM
Kids Movie - Bring the family to Shallowford Square for a screening of PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie! Concessions available for purchase. Movie starts at dark.
The YMCA of NWNC believes our communities are stronger when everyone feels welcome and we work together for the common good.
Sample diverse cuisines, explore global cultures, and celebrate diversity at the YMCA's Welcoming Week, September 13-22. Attend one or all of the multicultural fairs hosted at each location.*
Other News
Remembrance: Members from the community are invited to Wake Forest’s “Climb to Remember” event on September 11 to honor the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Participants will climb 2,977 stairs at Allegacy Stadium, one for each life lost in the attack.
Education: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools saw improvement in several areas during the 2023-24 academic year, including 61% percent of schools meeting or exceeding growth and 46.4% of third graders reading at or above reading level.
Autumn: If you’re planning a trip to the mountains of North Carolina (or just going for a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway), check out this fall color map to discover when the leaves’ colors peak!
Infrastructure: The U.S. Department of Transportation granted $280,000 to the City of Winston-Salem to develop a comprehensive safety action plan. The plan is intended to help reduce and eliminate deadly vehicle crashes.
Arts: The Arts Council announced Samantha Howard as its new president and CEO. Howard grew up in a family of artists and received one of her degrees from WSSU. She will begin her new role on September 23.
Non-profit: You can be part of the inaugural Winston-Salem Coffee Trail! Donate $30 or more to Winston-Salem Rescue Mission starting on September 30, and you’ll receive free drip coffee as you visit the 10 participating coffee shops. Visit all 10 by December 31 to be entered into the grand prize drawing.
University: Wake Forest University researchers are sending lab-grown organs to the International Space Station. The goal of the study is to explore how a low-gravity environment can affect cancer development and treatment.
One Act Play Festival
Watch the works of local playwrights at Camel City Playhouse’s 9th annual One Act Play Festival!
Photo via Camel City Playhouse’s Facebook page
What: This year’s festival features 10 plays, ranging from moving character dramas like “Touch the Moon” to fantastical comedies like “Mr. Thimbles.”
Why It Matters: The Festival allows local playwrights to showcase their work and gives community members the chance to direct or act in a show.
Details: Performances take place on September 14 at 7 PM and September 15 at 2 PM. Each performance features 5 plays.
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Upcoming Events
Dirty Dozen 5K - Run through mud, climb over obstacles, and support the YMCA’s health programs at this 5K/Fun Run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA on September 14.
Art Exhibition - In partnership with Jessica Ferris Property Advisors, local abstract expressionist painter A.K. Landreth features her latest works at The Reverie on September 14.
Healthcare Innovation and the Emerging Impact of AI - Join Wake Forest Executive Education for this one-day program on September 20. Registration deadline is September 5.
Salem Bach Festival - Get swept away in the music of Bach as musical and vocal ensembles perform his works at Home Moravian on September 29.
Fizz & Beats - Listen to live music, enjoy mocktails, and shop from arts and craft vendors at the Ciener Botanical Garden on September 28.
Bookmarks Festival - The largest book festival in the Carolinas returns to downtown Winston-Salem on September 28, featuring 50 authors signing books and speaking on panels.
The Go-To Fall Social - Connect and make new friends with us at Dogwood Hops and Crops on October 3! Your ticket includes a drink voucher, light bites, and a social bingo card to kickstart conversations.
The Wrap
🍨 Did you see this massive banana split sundae from The Barbecue Center? Team member Bre and her friend couldn’t even finish half of it!
🍂 What’s on your fall bucket list? Let us know and your answer may appear in a future newsletter or post!
