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Downtown Parking Deck Flat Fee Parking -After Hours and Weekends.
Don’t let high parking fees keep you from coming downtown! The city charges a flat $2 fee at the Convention Center and Cherry-Marshall parking decks, week nights 5:30 p.m. to midnight and all day Saturdays and Sundays.
Also, On-street parking is meter FREE after 5:00 p.m. M-F and ALL day Sat & Sun. Designated Handicap spaces are available on Cherry and Fourth Street and on Trade Street.
Did you know that if you have a Forsyth County Public Library card, you can read online the Winston-Salem Journal and hundreds of other publications for free? To find out more information Click Here
Daniel Hamm and Brian Summer will be the owners of Dutch Light Bar, opening at 450 N. Patterson Ave. on the second floor of the Bailey South building, directly above Six Hundred°. For more information Click Here
Giadas Trattoria, 210 N. Main St. in Kernersville, has closed permanently. For more information Click Here
Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse has ended its seven-year run in downtown Winston-Salem, only to be replaced by the very similar Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse under similar but different ownership and management. For more information Click Here
Johnny’s Farmhouse at 1615 Fox Trot Court off Hanes Mall Boulevard has permanently closed. For more information Click Here
The Little Red Caboose located at 4284 Patterson Ave, which closed in 2022, will reopen as Cowboys Train Station.
Eastern Standard closed to the public after New Year’s, ending a two-year run for the upscale bar. Moving into the space is Dive Bar, an N.C. chain that is less than three years old but already has four locations. For more information Click Here
Looks like the Mayfair Hospitality Group not only has moved the Est! Est! Est! Italian Restaurant formerly at ROAR on Liberty Street to Robinhood Plaza at 3456 Robinhood Rd to make room for the return of Ronnie’s Country Store. They will also open a second “mini ROAR” in the complex. This will feature a four lane bowling alley, small arcade and bar. The location is catered to the family oriented crowd of the area. Patrons can have a dinner out with the kids and the ROAR attractions. Opening is planned for late winter or early spring.
Lot 63 - Coffee & Taproom in Old Salem has opened at 614 S. Street. Lot 63 will be a place for gathering, connecting, studying, & enjoying the history of Old Salem for visitors and locals in a beautiful space with some outdoor seating in the city. For more information Click Here
Mayfair Hospitality Group has a lease of the former Millers Clothing Store at 622 N. Trade Street and will open a sports bar. The sports bar will have televisions, foosball, darts and pool tables.
Spotted Cow Steakhouse - a new steakhouse has opened at the former Cibo Trattoria restaurant location at 529 N. Trade Street that moved to Liberty Street. For more information Click Here
Peach Cobbler Factory has opened at 664 Hanes Mall Blvd. The one-stop shop for all things sweet has twelve flavors of Cobbler, twelve flavors of Banana Pudding, and more. For more information Click Here
Starting March 4th, the popular O’Brien’s Deli located 4001 Country Club Rd., will now be open not only for lunch, but also dinner until 7:00pm. For more information Click Here
Twin City Kiwanis Pancake Jamboree Friday, February 23
Kiwanians invite you to PanJam ‘24, our club’s 64th Pancake Jamboree. We plan to flip more than 10,000 pancakes on Friday, Feb. 23, at Benton Convention Center, in downtown Winston-Salem. Hours: 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m., continuously. Proceeds benefit local youth nonprofits
Join us for a monthly series of panel discussions about social issues impacting our community. Guest panelists will explain critical issues facing Winston-Salem & Forsyth County - and how we can help make a difference. Panelists include Paula McCoy – Partnership for Prosperity, Director, William Penn – Winston-Salem Police Department, Chief, Dr. Russ Smith – Spatial Justice Studio, Faculty Lead, Patrice Toney – City of Winston-Salem, Assistant City Manager, Dr. Stephen Sills – United Way, Chief Impact Officer (moderator)
The Friends of the Forsyth County Central Library need donations for their next big book sale.
The Friends of the Forsyth County Central Library need donations for their next big book sale! If you are able, please donate any of the materials listed above. We accept all kinds of materials in good condition except obsolete textbooks, computer manuals, VHS tapes, and cassettes.
Proceeds from sales are used to improve and support our collection and programs, purchase Summer Reading Program prizes, fund author visits, and much more. For further information, email friendsofcentrallibrary@gmail.com or call 336.327.7888.
SECCA's monthly artist talk series returns to the Hanes House living room! March 7.
SECCA's monthly artist talk series returns to the Hanes House living room!
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for smart, lively conversations with today's most innovative creatives. For our March event, SECCA curator Maya Brooks leads a discussion with fiber artist Aliyah Bonnette and photographer Kennedi Carter on bridging the gap between past and present, and navigating the space between tradition and contemporary expression.
Free and open to the public.
SECCA's Fireside series is supported by Piedmont Wine Imports.
The Ramkat presents - DocStock March 1 - 2
Very excited to announce DocStock 2024 a multi-day celebration from March 1-2, 2024, of the late, legendary North Carolinian Doc Watson.
Senior Services presents the 14.th Annual Art Show and Sale - Saturday March 2.
Did you know sales from the 14th annual Art Show & Sale help to provide food and connection to older adults in need of nutritional support? That’s right! By purchasing a beautiful piece of artwork for your home or office, you are helping a neighbor when they need it most.
We hope you will join us for this wonderful event on March 2 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105.
Beer, Wine and Cocktail Specials at restaurants in Winston-Salem
Like any good story, the best moments are usually found in the chapters ahead. In the coming weeks, you will notice some changes to the look of Piedmont Federal. What will not change is our commitment to this community and our passion for providing great service to our clients every day. Join us! We can't wait to build a better future with you!
Volunteer Opportunities
Support your Community - Volunteer!
Powerful Quotes of The Month
"We do not remember days, we remember moments."
Cesare Pavese
Other Resources
To find a plethora of resources in the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County area visit our community page.
