Pizzakase at Mission Pizza Napoletana | Omakase, but make it pizza: the chef picks a multi-course lineup of globally inspired pies and snacks. Food & Wine just named it one of the 27 best pizzas in America!

Hellfire Challenge at Timmy’s Hot Chicken | Finish a full order of Hellfire Wings in 10 minutes, no drinks allowed, to earn a spot on the Wall of Winners.

Dinner + a/movie at a/perture | Enjoy a multi-course meal inspired by the film, then walk over for the screening. Next up: “Forever Home” with a vegan meal from Camino Bakery on Nov 1.

Gong Fu Tea at Chad’s Chai | Sip on gong fu tea, where a small amount of tea is steeped again and again, each round revealing new flavors. Join Chad for the next one this Wednesday!

Talk Bar at easytalk | Roll the dice, pull a card, or consult the Magic 8 Ball to decide what’s in your glass.

What: A will handles asset distribution, while an estate plan looks at the bigger picture.

For everyone: Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy; it helps protect your loved ones, reduces confusion, and makes difficult seasons easier to navigate.

Keep it current: Marriage, kids, retirement, financial changes, or simply time passing are all good reasons to revisit your documents.

Project Pumpkin - Take your kids to Wake Forest’s fall festival for trick-or-treating, entertainment, and educational activities! 3-6 PM

Halloween Party - A distillery tour and tasting, costume contest, and candy bar? Say less. Join the Winston Girls Club and Winston Dudes Club at Broad Branch Bar! 6:30 PM

Wine Tasting - Try Central Coast wines from Santa Cruz at The Caviste. 5-7 PM

Yoga & Sip - Wear pink to an all-levels class at Joyners, then stay for cocktails and a silent auction benefiting the Pretty In Pink Foundation. Classes at 5:30 and 7 PM.

Board Game Night - Play spooky-themed games with Fourth and Meeple at Joymongers. Costumes encouraged! 6-10 PM

Community Day - Free coworking at Flywheel and meet current members during the lunch social! 9 AM - 5 PM

Boos and I Dos - Calling all engaged couples! Meet the Triad’s best wedding pros and play marriage trivia on a spooky date night at The Historic Brookstown Inn. 6-9 PM*

Paint & Sip - Paint a Halloween masterpiece with Sol Paint Creative at The Dutch Light. No experience needed! 6 PM

Magic Across America - How did he do that? Magician Josh Farley brings his family-friendly illusion and comedy show to the Milton Rhodes Center! Shows at 6 and 8 PM.

'80s Era: Acid-wash jeans, neon colors, shoulder pads, windbreakers, and fanny packs.

Super Mario Bros.: Solid red or green shirt, denim overalls, white gloves, and a mustache.

Dolly Parton: Big hair, rhinestones, a sparkly top, flared jeans, and cowboy boots.

Bob Ross: Blue button-down, jeans, curly wig, and a paintbrush and palette.

🚨 Safety: Did you know scammers now use AI to clone voices and create realistic phishing texts, emails, and even fake banking apps? Size up a suspicious message with Piedmont Federal Bank’s Scam Checker, or skip the guesswork and walk into your nearest branch. That’s the benefit of banking local.*

💌 Holiday Cards: Order custom holiday cards from locally owned stationery store If It’s Paper by Nov 7 and save up to 25%. Choose from hundreds of ready-made designs and personalize one, or create a totally custom card. Meet with a designer to explore options or design your card online.*

✏️ Education: Early or late start? WS/FCS wants families to weigh in on the school calendar for the next 2 years. The district has run on an early calendar since 2024, with classes starting in early August and wrapping up in May.

💜 Milestone: Goal surpassed. Family Services of Forsyth County’s One Step Closer campaign raised $11.7 million, beating its $10.8M goal for a new domestic violence shelter! The new space could double the current shelter’s 36-person capacity and will include transitional apartments and space for survivors’ pets. (WXII)

😢 Closed: We’re going to miss these spots! F45 Training closed after 6 years in Innovation Quarter, and Mike’s Vegan Grill shut its doors after opening in June 2025.

🥾 Correction: Last Wednesday’s hiking feature included the Stone Mountain Trail Loop, but part of the trail is closed while the landings and stairs at Stone Mountain Falls are replaced. Thank you to Jessica R. for letting us know!

What: Build-your-own poke bowls with fresh ahi tuna, crisp veggies, bold sauces, and crunchy toppings, plus cooked proteins and 6 signature bowls.

Background: Mr. Poke opened in April and is the second restaurant from Naples, Italy native Vincenzo Parascandolo, who also owns Amalfi’s Pizza in the same shopping center.

Our Take: Team member Stevie appreciated the emphasis on gluten-free options and says not to skip the Japanese sodas!

Yes - 62%

No - 38%

Wake Up Winston - Expand your network. Connect with fellow professionals over coffee and breakfast at Pilot View Center on November 11, hosted by Greater Winston-Salem.

Lyndhurst Holiday Event - Treat yourself. Visit Lyndhurst RejuVenation + Aesthetics on November 12 for exclusive savings, hors d’oeuvres, and giveaways!

🚗 Team member Christy and her family spent the weekend in Nashville visiting a friend who moved there after finishing medical school in Winston-Salem. On the drive home, they made their first-ever stop at Buc-ee’s!