A MESSAGE FROM PIEDMONT FEDERAL BANK
Money Milestones by Decade
Saving whenever you can really adds up. Especially right now! Check out these tips from Piedmont Federal Bank.
Teens and Students: Kick off smart money habits with a Student Checking Account and build good credit early.
20s and young adults: Set up a budget using the 50/30/20 rule and round up your debit card purchases to the next dollar — Piedmont Federal Bank will match your savings up to 15%!
30s and Thriving: Looking at your first home purchase? Piedmont Federal can help you get mortgage-ready and walk you through every step.
Fabulous 40s and 50s: Balance building wealth and raising a family! Automate savings for big goals and contribute consistently to your 401(k) or Roth IRA.
60s and beyond: Create a spending plan based on fixed income, review your wealth transfer options for family members, and watch out for scams and fraud.
Connect with a real person by phone or at your local branch, and experience banking built on genuine, personal relationships.
🎮 Former CVS Gets a New Tenant
We got the scoop on what’s coming to the former downtown CVS!
The former CVS on 4th Street
Background: The CVS on 4th Street closed in January 2024 and sat vacant until summer 2025, when local entrepreneur AC Hengler bought the building for $1.5 million and started renovating it.
What: Hengler is transforming the space into a Sandbox VR location, which uses headsets, motion-capture cameras, full-body trackers, and haptic suits for immersive virtual reality experiences.
Why It Matters: This will be the first Sandbox VR in North Carolina! Hengler’s hope is that its prime location and high-tech entertainment will bring more foot traffic to downtown Winston-Salem.
Expect: Over 10 experiences, from the educational “Age of Dinosaurs” to adventures based on Netflix hits like “Stranger Things” and “Squid Game.”
When: Expected to open in July 2026!
Sail into summer with an extra boost of confidence thanks to CoolSculpting® at The VISTA.
What: CoolSculpting® is an FDA-cleared treatment that freezes and eliminates stubborn fat cells, delivering an average 20–25% reduction in treated areas.
Who it’s for: Healthy, active adults with a few stubborn spots that won’t budge.
Take $400 off your treatment this April with their Cool Month Special (valid for new and existing patients). Start with a free consultation and be summer-ready in no time!*
🗓 Events
Thursday, April 16
Evening in the Atrium - Get lost in the smooth sound of Freeport Jazz while enjoying small bites from Downtown Grille at 500 West 5th. Free to attend. 5-7 PM*
Cooking Class - Learn to make East Pakistani curry with chef Mary Haglund at Southern Home & Kitchen! 6 PM
3rd Street Soundwaves - Jam out as Ears to the Ground performs a free concert right in front of Kaleideum! 5:30-8:30 PM
Friday, April 17
RiverRun International Film Festival - Opening night! 170+ films. 9 days. Watch narratives, documentaries, and shorts from established and emerging filmmakers across the Triad through April 25!*
Battle of the Badges - Who are you rooting for? The city’s police and fire departments compete in a hockey match at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! Proceeds benefit several local nonprofits. 7 PM
Comedy Show - Get ready to laugh as nationally touring comedian Mark Brady takes the stage at Whiskey Taps and Tails Saloon! 7 PM
StoryWalk® - Families follow Peter Rabbit’s adventure on a guided walk through Reynolda Gardens! Starts at 11:15 AM.
Craft Night - Bedazzle your favorite book at Main & Mountain Bookstore! Crafting supplies provided; bring your own book or buy one in-store. 5:30 PM
Saturday, April 18
Spring Festival - Take advantage of exclusive discounts on new spring and garden decor and enter gift card drawings at Your Home Marketplace! 9 AM - 6 PM*
Tour of Fine Spaces - Explore recently renovated and newly built homes in Forsyth County on a self-guided tour! Proceeds help The Junior League of Winston-Salem advance women’s leadership. 10 AM - 4 PM*
Speed Friending - So long, stuffy networking events! Make new friends in a casual environment at the Wake Forest Center for Private Business. Hosted by Saya from Mac & Cheese Productions. 6 PM
Piedmont Earth Day Fair - Celebrate Earth Day early with eco-friendly vendors, sustainability demonstrations, and activities for kids at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. 10 AM - 4 PM
Art in the Park - Create illustrations on cardboard with NCMA WS and WS Recreation & Parks in this all-ages workshop at Washington Park! 10 AM - 1 PM
🗞 Other News
🗓️ Save The Date: NCMA Winston-Salem is bringing the museum to you with immersive art experiences all over town. Catch live music in Bailey Park on April 24, create paper-mâché at Merschel Plaza on May 16, and go on a grown-up field trip to Culture WS on May 28.*
🧙♂️ Literary: A Winston-Salem local published a fantasy novel! Check out “Storm Grazer Rising” and meet author Eric Munger at his Barnes & Noble book signing event this Saturday.
️⛳️ Now Open: Tanglewood Park Clubhouse holds a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday! Tour the new event space while enjoying free dinner and dessert. The original clubhouse, built in 1973, was torn down in May 2024 to make way for this project.
🤳 Celebrity: Social media star James Seo (4.4M+ TikTok followers) is heading to Robinhood Lowes Foods tomorrow from 4 to 5 PM! Stop by to play games, win prizes, and check out his Korean Bros food line, now available in Lowes Foods stores.
🎾 Sports: For the second straight season, Wake Forest men's tennis has claimed a share of the ACC regular season title, the fifth time in program history. The No. 7-ranked Demon Deacons secured it with a 4-0 sweep of rival NC State, earning the No. 1 seed for the ACC tournament.
🍳 Coming Soon: Breakfast Time is opening a location at 1510 Abbotts Creek Circle in Kernersville in late 2026! The menu includes all your favorite breakfast dishes like pancakes, omelets, and croissant sandwiches, plus lunch options. The family-run business has 6 locations in North Carolina, with 2 in Winston-Salem. (Business Debut)
👀 Poll results: How often do you run?
Never - 71%
Weekly - 23%
Monthly - 2%
Seasonally - 4%
Shane H. isn’t a runner and shared, “If I’m running, it means I did something I probably shouldn’t have!”
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Upcoming Events
Anniversary Bash - Celebrate 50 years of Cricket’s Nest on April 25 with hands-on craft demonstrations and the chance to meet the local artisans behind every creation.
Garden Tour - Experience Winston-Salem’s most inspiring private gardens on April 25! Proceeds fund community grants awarded by the Garden Club Council.
“Protected Us From All Harm” - Discover the impact of the American Revolutionary War on Moravian settlements through living history, a panel discussion, and a reenactment of the first peace celebration at Historic Bethabara Park on April 25.
Wine Women & Shoes - Sip, shop, and savor an evening out at Legacy Stables & Events on April 30! Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad.
🌀 The Wrap
🍨 Blue Skies Creamery announced their storefront opens April 25 at 116 N. Main Street in Kernersville!
❤️️ Guide of the Week: Creative Date Ideas
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