August 25, 2026
🍎 Apple Picking
Autumn is just around the corner, and so is apple-picking season! Visit these orchards for crisp apples, fall festivities, and your favorite seasonal treats.
Perry Lowe Orchards | 8741 NC-16, Moravian Falls | ~1 hour away | Opening Labor Day weekend
Attractions: Tractor rides, a jump pad, and an apple cannon
Treats: Apple cider, apple cider donuts, and pies
Millstone Creek Orchards | 506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd, Ramseur | ~1 hour away | Opening Labor Day weekend
Attractions: Cider demonstrations, hayrides, and catch & release fishing
Treats: Apple cider, apple cider donuts, and ice cream
Apple Hill Orchard | 2075 Pleasant Hill Ave, Morganton | ~1.5 hours away | Already open!
Attractions: Farm market and bakery
Treats: Apple cider, fried apple pies, and apple cakes
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard | 170 Stepp Orchard Dr, Hendersonville | ~2.5 hours away | Already open!
Attractions: Corn maze, apple cannon, and jump pad
Treats: Apple cider, caramel apples, and fudge
The stats are in! Here's the GOOD Goodwill did in 2025:
52,972 individuals served. Meet them!
4,183 people placed into employment (more than double 2024).
$142M projected 2026 economic impact from 2025 placements — up from $57M.
None of this happens without donors and shoppers like you. As they continue to serve, they want to get a bigger picture of how and where people donate. Take this survey for a chance to win a gift card.*
🗓 Events
Thursday, August 27
Art in the Park - Take your kids to an outdoor painting activity at Sedge Garden Park with WS Recreation & Parks. 4 PM
Collage Night - Create your own collage alongside fellow crafters at Culture WS! Supplies provided, all ages welcome. 6-10 PM
Cooking Class - Make a vegetarian Italian feast at Taste Buds Kitchen, with eggplant parmesan and mushroom truffle risotto on the menu! 5:30 PM
Friday, August 28
Park Hangs - Classic rock with classical instruments? Don’t miss General Purpose’s unique performance at Bailey Park. 5-8 PM
Comedy Tour - Hop on the “Jolly Trolley” for an onboard comedy show and a tasting at a local brewpub! 7 PM
Downtown Jazz - This summer music series is coming to a close. Terence Young brings his signature sound to Corpening Plaza. 6:30 PM
Saturday, August 29
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Can it get more Southern? Sip on beer and bourbon samples, feast on BBQ, and enjoy a carnival and live music at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. 12-6 PM
Anniversary Party - Fiddlin’ Fish turns 9! Mark the occasion with their annual Beer Olympics, live music, and beer specials.
Comedy Show - Internet sensation Shelly Belly brings her Southern sass and relatable humor to The Ramkat. 7 PM
Girls’ Night Out - Paint a vintage porch goose and play bingo to win outfits for your goose at Hammer & Stain! 6 PM
🗞 Other News
🏡 Home: This 1930s Tudor kitchen got a stunning update without adding a single square foot. ICON opened up the cramped layout, added seating for 8, and installed a custom coffee bar, all while preserving the home's original stained glass window. Your home is full of potential, and this locally-owned team can help you find it.*
️⚽️ Soccer: Introducing The Pitch, the Triad's first data-driven soccer training facility, now open in Kernersville! Every session tracks stats like accuracy and touches to build your player profile. Membership required, but your first session is free.
📅 Save the Date: Go hiking for a cause! Choose from easy, moderate, or advanced guided routes at Hanging Rock State Park on October 10, benefiting Our Lady of Salem Shelter for Women.
🍽 Social: Tick tock. Time’s running out to book your spot for our next Dinner Club on September 17. Here's how it works: take a quick personality quiz, get matched with 5 other locals, and meet up for a night of good food and new friends!
A MESSAGE FROM PILOT VIEW CENTER
🖊️ Be The Office Hero
Corporate calendars are shifting back into gear. Q3 and Q4 quickly fill up with conferences, planning sessions, fundraisers, trainings, and more. Be the office hero. Make the next offsite one less thing to worry about with Pilot View Center.
Beautiful and functional, Pilot View Center offers panoramic downtown views and takes logistics off your plate, including:
On-site parking
Setup
A/V and technology
In-house kitchen — or bring in your own (no food and beverage minimums)
Here's what recent clients had to say about their experience:
“Our event at Pilot View Center was a huge success. The space, the views, and the support from the staff made it a memorable experience for everyone involved.” - Andy
“We had an incredible experience at Pilot View Center. The team helped us bring our event to life, and the stunning views of Pilot Mountain made it truly unforgettable.” - Cristina
🍎 What's your favorite apple variety?
👀 Poll results: Do you journal?
Yes, regularly - 18%
Yes, infrequently - 25%
No - 57%
Angy B. regularly journals and shared, “My journal helps keep me grounded and centered.”
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Upcoming Events
Half Marathon Training - Join Fleet Feet, Winston-Salem's running expert of 20+ years, for group runs, training guides, and encouragement leading up to the Mistletoe Run! Info session September 8.
Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show - Discover custom jewelry, watch artisan demonstrations, and browse lapidary tools at the WS Fairgrounds September 11-13.
🌀 The Wrap
😢 Dolly Parton passed away today at the age of 80. The country icon performed all over the world, including right here in Winston-Salem — she took the stage at LJVM Coliseum on November 7, 2004.
🔍 Team member Christy has loved watching her sister, a recent transplant, discover Winston-Salem for the first time. So far, her favorite spots are Salem Lake and Twin City Sweets.
🍷 Guide of the Week: Vineyards & Wineries to celebrate National Red Wine Day on Friday!
