Brooke’s Notes; January 2026

photos by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE Happy 2026! Another year in the rearview mirror! With January comes fresh starts, new goals, and lots of talk about health and wellness. From a […]
Forsyth County Library Spotlights: Lewisville Branch Library – A Spacious, Sunlit Destination for Learning, Play and Connection

A quick drive from Winston-Salem sits the small town of Lewisville, where the Forsyth County Lewisville Library Branch is located. Built in 2007, this spacious library has a ton of […]
Triad Area Events in January 2026

January offers a variety of interesting and exciting events for families to experience in and around the Triad. Here are some of the top offerings: Little Women: The Broadway Musical […]
Little Richard’s BBQ Better Together: Comfort Food & Community

photos by: JEJ PHOTOS & AMBER RENEA PHOTOGRAPHY Loyal to recipes passed down through generations and delivering true comfort with every meal at each of their five locations, Little Richard’s […]
Making Room for Joy: Giving Toys a Second Life This Christmas

Every December, homes across the Triad start to sparkle—Christmas lights twinkling, gifts tucked under trees, and children eagerly counting down the days until Santa arrives. But while many of us […]
St. John’s Lutheran School; See What School Should Feel Like!

Tour Day at St. John’s Lutheran School: Tuesday, December 9 @ 9:30 am If you’ve ever wished school felt like a place where your child is known, valued, and encouraged […]
Felipe Tristán to Conduct UNCSA’s “The Nutcracker”

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts’ (UNCSA) production of “The Nutcracker” — a beloved holiday tradition throughout the Piedmont Triad — will return for its 60th season […]
Getaway Guide: December’s Must-Visit Spot – Small Town Charm Meets Mountain Magic in the Heart of the Blue Ridge

photos by: HALLEY BURLESON Located just south of Boone and not far from the Tennessee border sits the quaint, hidden gem of a mountain town, Banner Elk. Like all the […]
Forsyth County Library Spotlights: Southside Branch Library – A Welcoming Space for Readers, Learners and Neighbors Alike

Tucked away, not far from Peters Creek Parkway, sits the Southside Branch Library. This Forsyth County Library has an awesome children’s room and lots of great amenities. It is easy […]
The Plott Hound: State Dog of North Carolina

If you never heard tell of the Plott Hound, you’d assuredly be in the majority of the population. A large scent hound with outsize pendent ears, originally bred for hunting […]