A MESSAGE FROM GOODWILL
♻️ Earth Day
Happy Earth Day from your local Goodwill, who's been reducing, reusing, and recycling long before it was trendy!
Here are three ways our local Goodwill is making a real difference for our planet:
17 million pounds were diverted from landfills in 2025 thanks to Goodwill's donated goods program.
Did you know? The fashion industry is one of the world's biggest polluters, and a large portion of those 17 million pounds was clothing. When you buy clothes at Goodwill, you're making a difference. But what happens when an item isn't sold? Goodwill recycles it responsibly.
Goodwill is a plastic bag-free retailer. Bring your own reusable bag or grab one in-store. It's a small swap that adds up to a big impact.
900 million pounds of computer equipment have been responsibly recycled through their Dell Reconnect program since 2024. Old remotes, chargers, cables gathering dust? Donate them — they'll take it from there.
Join Goodwill's mission to promote sustainability and treat every day like it's Earth Day.
🏌️ Fellowship Beyond the Game
Twilight Golf Club (TGC) isn't your average golf club; it's a nonprofit on a mission to build lasting community and make the game accessible to everyone.
Photo by Chasing Fowl Photography
Backstory: Local Stephen Edwards started TGC by accident! In August 2020, he organized an outing for his friends at Reynolds Park Golf Course. They continued meeting to play, and in 2021, he incorporated TGC as a nonprofit.
Mission: TGC's primary partner is First Tee Triad, an organization that provides free golf coaching and mentorship to underserved youth. Stephen describes it as “Big Brothers Big Sisters meets golf.”
Since its founding, TGC has donated over $50,000 to First Tee Triad and other organizations like WSSU’s golf team.
Why Twilight Exists: There's a gap in golf that doesn't get talked about enough: public golfers don't have community. Private club memberships are out of reach for many people, so TGC fills that void by offering the same sense of belonging and structure without the price tag.
Get Involved: Become a TGC member, join their summer league at Reynolds Park and other local courses from May 1 to July 31, and mark your calendars for the Twilight Open on August 4 at Reynolds Park!
🥳 Congrats! You got a tax refund. Now what? The urge to spend it fast is real. But this year, what if you let it work for you?
Park it in savings: Moving your refund out of your checking account and into savings creates distance from impulse spending.
Chip away at debt: Even putting a portion toward a lingering balance reduces what you owe and frees up room in your monthly budget.
Let it keep growing — automatically: With Make$ents, every debit card purchase rounds up and the spare change flows into your savings. Plus, Piedmont Federal Bank matches 15% of what you save each month.
Find more tips and resources at Piedmont Federal Bank, where banking is built on genuine, personal relationships.*
🗓 Events
Saturday, April 25
“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. 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM*
Garden Tour - Experience Winston-Salem’s most inspiring private gardens! Proceeds fund community grants awarded by the Garden Club Council. 10 AM - 4 PM*
Anniversary Bash - Celebrate 50 years of Cricket’s Nest with hands-on craft demonstrations and the chance to meet the local artisans behind every creation. 1-4 PM*
Clemmons Community Day - 200+ local vendors, live music, kids’ activities, and a farmers market — all at the Jerry Long Family YMCA. 9 AM - 2 PM
Sat Morning Cartoons - Watch 11 new animated shorts for free at Hanesbrands Theatre! Presented by RiverRun; registration required. 10 AM
Plant Sale - Shop 150+ varieties of annuals, perennials, herbs, and more at Reynolda. 8 AM - 2 PM
Sunday, April 26
Comicade - Dig through vintage comics, find unique collectibles, and compete in a cosplay contest at The Ramkat! 11 AM - 5 PM
Local Ladies Market - Shop from 12+ woman-owned small businesses at Fiddlin’ Fish! 12-5 PM
Dad League - Hang out with fellow dads at Incendiary Brewing and meet the Winston-Salem Wolfhounds, our local Gaelic football club! Kids ages 0-6 welcome. 3-5 PM
Cocktail Class - Learn to mix the perfect Julep at easytalk to get ready for your Derby Day parties! 4 PM
Cars & Coffee - Admire sweet rides, meet fellow car enthusiasts, and enjoy a cup of coffee at the Jerry Long Family YMCA! 8-10 AM
Public Ropes Day - It’s time for an adventure. Take the kids ziplining and rock wall climbing at Miracle Heights Adventures on Crossnore’s campus! 3-5 PM
Monday, April 27
Painting Party - Paint a picture of your pet at Howlin’ at the Moon Bakery! Pizza and beer included. 6:30 PM
🗞 Other News
🍿 Save the Date: Grab your blanket, it's time for the Dash's first outdoor movie night of the season! Claim your free ticket for The Sandlot on April 24th. Plus, Candor Home Services and the Dash will donate $1 per attendee to WSFCS All In For Our Schools Campaign.*
💙 Support: Advocate for our community’s youth at the “How Are the Children?” March this Saturday. Created by nonprofit Action4Equity, the local campaign aims to raise $100 million over the next 5 years to protect youth from criminalization and violence by building community-based pathways.
🎉 Happy Birthday: GreeNest is turning 11 years old! The nonprofit provides furnishings for people moving into stable housing, and they recently won a Sustainability Award for keeping 151,000+ pounds of household goods from landfills by refurbishing donated items.
🍑 Shopping: Have you been to Space Peach? Artist Stacy Smith recently opened this cozy shop at 324 N. Spring Street, offering an eclectic mix of original art, whimsical decor, and trinkets.
🍓 Activity: It’s not too late to celebrate Earth Day! Get your hands in the dirt and pick your own strawberries this weekend. Use our guide to plan a memorable, screen-free family outing. Just be sure to check the farm's Facebook page for availability and hours before you head out.
🎸 Announced: Indie pop band Saint Motel will headline the Gears & Guitars Festival on May 22 & 23! This downtown event combines concerts with world-class cycling. Did we mention it’s all free to attend?
🎬 What's your favorite movie genre?
👀 Poll results: Do you make your bed every morning?
Yes - 71%
No - 29%
Judy S. shared that making her bed “starts my day off right, plus it’s nice to get into a bed that’s been made & the linens [have been] straightened out.”
SPONSORED
Upcoming Events
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.
Johnny Loves Johann - Bach, reimagined. Experience the music of Bach performed by a GRAMMY-winning violinist alongside a breathtaking dance performance on May 1-3 at Agnes de Mille Theatre.
🌀 The Wrap
🎭 Watch the iconic Tony Award-winning musical “A Chorus Line” at Theatre Alliance from April 24 to May 3! Check out team member Christy’s experience.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
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