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And on the Winston-Salem Patch calendar - Ghoul Times
Coffee in hand, Winston-Salem? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Need help picking a 2027 Medicare plan in Forsyth? Start here.
- Where Saturday's new downtown Winston-Salem breast cancer walk will step off.
- What happens downtown when Winston-Salem's youth curfew ends Monday morning?
Also on today's calendar: Ghoul Times and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Some rain in the p.m.; cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 59.
- Sunday: Cloudy, a couple of t-storms, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Forsyth Medicare guide: Compare 2027 plans before Oct. 15 (wschronicle.com) — Forsyth County and Winston-Salem residents on Medicare can start comparing 2027 plans now and line up free, unbiased counseling through the Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem before open enrollment begins Oct. 15. The article explains how to use Medicare's online tools, check doctors and drug costs, and reach SHIIP counselors for personalized help, especially if you have limited income or complex coverage questions. 
2. Winston-Salem breast cancer walk returns under new name, new location (wfmynews2.com) — A rebranded breast cancer walk is taking place in downtown Winston-Salem this Saturday, starting near West Salem Public House and the Twin City Trail Bridge and ending at South Green and Wachovia streets. Organizers invite survivors, patients, families, and neighbors of all ages to walk together, promote health equity, and support those facing serious health challenges right here in the community.
3. What's next?: Winston-Salem youth curfew expires next week, questions arise on solutions (abc45.com) — Winston-Salem's temporary youth curfew will end Monday at 6 a.m., after city council voted against extending it despite police leaders crediting the measure with fewer late-night youth incidents downtown. Residents, business owners, and parents remain split between wanting continued restrictions and pushing for more youth programs and supports, leaving city officials to seek new ways to balance safety with opportunities for teens.
4. Hot picks: Carolina Classic Fair continues! - a mix of music and 2 Oktoberfest road trips (journalnow.com) — The Carolina Classic Fair is in full swing in Winston-Salem, with rides, games, and over-the-top treats like a Cap'n Crunch Korean corn dog drawing big crowds. A regional roundup also points you to several other fun options from Greensboro up to Sugar Mountain, giving you multiple ways to fill your weekend close to home or on a short road trip.
5. A City-Wide Approach to Adaptive Reuse (bluedotliving.com) — Downtown Winston-Salem's old tobacco factories and offices are being transformed into labs, apartments, hotels, and community spaces, especially in the Innovation Quarter. By easing zoning and parking rules, the city has encouraged adaptive reuse that preserves historic character, cuts construction waste, and keeps neighborhoods walkable, offering residents a model for influencing future planning and preservation decisions.
📸 Around Winston-Salem
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winston-Salem
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★ Featured events ★
- Ghoul Times →
Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem
12:00 pm
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Innovation & Cinema: Ford v Ferrari →
Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem
7:00 pm - The Sand Trap at Heather Hills Golf Course →
Winston-Salem NC
7:00 pm - JAMES VINCENT CARROLL at The Sand Trap at Heather Hills Golf Course →
The Sand Trap at Heather Hills Golf Course, Winston-Salem
7:00 pm - Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (41) →
Winston-Salem NC - Farmer's Market →
Farmers Market Building, 2532 Farmers Market Way, Winston-Salem
6:00 am - Seed & Plant Swap at Second Harvest →
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Winston-Salem
9:00 am - Kaleideum After Dark: The Witching Hours →
Kaleideum 120 West 3rd Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101
6:30 pm - Childbirth Express →
Novant Health Triad OB/GYN, 2909 Maplewood Ave, Winston-Salem
12:00 pm - Postpartum Express →
Novant Health Triad OB/GYN, 2909 Maplewood Ave, Winston-Salem
12:00 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
Millennium Event Center, 101 W 5th St, Winston-Salem
6:30 pm - Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics →
Millennium Event Center, 101 W 5th St, Winston-Salem
8:45 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
📣 Winston-Salem Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PSA: Don't forget to sign up for rewards at your favorite stores a month before your birthday!
Here's another list of freebies. I cashed in on over 20. Free items, discounts and free food! Well over $125 worth of freebies!! (Nextdoor Atwood Acres) - Lost dog found in the Food Lion shopping center on country club Road at 4:10 PM.
He's been giving water and some dog cookies. He is limping in his right front paw. UPDATE: Someone came and tried to capture the dog without success… (Nextdoor Rollinghills)
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Installer Service Specialist in Walkertown. Apply here.
- Hardee's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Walkertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winston-Salem here.
Ok Winston-Salem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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