Brooke’s Notes; October 2025
October is here, which means cooler weather, cozy recipes, and of course—the Carolina Classic Fair! This family tradition is one of my favorite parts of fall, and it’s happening October 3rd–12th […]
Adventure Awaits: Part 7 – Fall Fun
From Fairs to Farms, It’s Pumpkins, Playtime and All the Fall Feels This October October is my favorite month in North Carolina. The weather is usually perfect, the leaves are […]
Little Richard’s BBQ – Bringing the Flavor to Every Wake Forest Home Football Game
The first name in BBQ around the Winston-Salem area since 1991, Little Richard’s is now bringing their southern style deliciousness to your favorite gameday gathering! For lucky Wake Forest University […]
Barn to Be Wild: Your Guide to the 2025 Carolina Classic Fair
As fall weather settles over North Carolina, one tradition continues to capture the hearts of the Piedmont Triad like no other: the Carolina Classic Fair. This year, the Carolina Classic […]
National Preparedness Month: Embracing a Readiness Mindset
National Preparedness Month is an annual campaign that runs for the whole of September. It was initiated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 2004 to raise awareness about […]
Forsyth County Library Spotlights: Clemmons Branch Library – A Modern Library Designed for Learning, Playing and Connecting
Last month, I shared about the amazing Central Library in downtown Winston-Salem. For the second library showcase in this series, I’m sharing a location that your children will fall in […]
Tune In and Turn It Up: The Forsyth Magazines Podcast Is Your Local Connection on the Go!
Launched in 2020, the Forsyth Magazines Podcast has become one of the Triad’s favorite ways to connect, learn, and be inspired — all in about 20 minutes! With nearly 250 episodes under […]
Find Your Strength — And Your Community — at Washington Park CrossFit
Since opening in October 2022, Washington Park CrossFit has grown into much more than a gym at 2020 Hollyrood Street in Winston-Salem, NC. It’s become a welcoming hub where people […]
A Grant of Compassion – Elks Lodge #449 Supports Unsheltered Veterans with Freedom Grant in Forsyth County
In Forsyth County, many homeless veterans live in the shadows – in tents, wooded areas or makeshift camps. Now, thanks to the Winston-Salem Elks Lodge #449 and a $1,000 Freedom […]
Planning the Perfect Fall Bucket List
As the days become shorter and the evenings a touch cooler, fall is on the horizon! Because we all need a reprieve from the devastatingly humid months of summer, it […]