My BMX Career
by: KAMBRI “THE BLACK TORNADO” BROOKS When I was seven years old, my dad told me about the sport of BMX. He told me he had participated in it when […]
“The Dog Who Taught Me How to Chill”
by RENEE SKUDRA In September 2016 – my birthday month – I was diagnosed with a generalized anxiety disorder by my primary physician. After prescribing the relevant medication, he remarked, […]
Reading Revolution: Providing Books & Joy
Reading Revolution was started by two local women to combat Winston-Salem’s book deserts. Sometime in the mid-2010s, Unite for Literacy coined the term “book desert.” These are geographical areas where […]
Play & Splash Destinations: Part 1 – Terrific Themes – Imaginations Will Soar at These Themed Playgrounds and Splash Pads
Warm weather is here to stay which means it is time to get outside! What better way to enjoy the outdoors than by playing at the playground or splashing at […]
Old Salem Museums & Gardens – Blending Learning With Creative Fun
A favorite family destination for Triad residents and beyond, Old Salem Museums & Gardens in Winston-Salem shares the history of German Moravian, African American and Indigenous peoples in early North […]
From Imagination to Innovation: Mixxer’s Mission to Empower Forsyth County’s Youth
Mixxer Community Makerspace, a Winston-Salem based non-profit, is a haven for creatives, artists and innovators, or anyone who wants to be. Their mission is to grow a creative community that […]
Gretchen’s Treasure Chest – Children’s Clothing That’s Stylish and Affordable
Children inspire their parents to do and become many things. Parents aspire to be better people, role models and in Michele Mathias’ case, her daughter, Gretchen, a first grader at […]
13 Things to Look Forward to For The 13th Annual Clemmons Community Day!
The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce supports its members and community to connect, grow and thrive through special programming, events and education opportunities including Clemmons Community Day! Mark your calendars for […]
Free Family Fun at the Piedmont Earth Day at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
On Saturday, April 20th from 10 am–4 pm, celebrate the community and the planet at the Piedmont Earth Day Fair at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. The largest Earth Day celebration in […]
Bags to Benches – Local Eagle Scout Project for Recycling Plastic Bags
How many times have you been asked, ‘paper or plastic?’ at the grocery store? In an effort to cut back on the cutting down of trees to produce paper bags, […]