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Coffee and pastries – a formula everyone can agree on. Especially when the beans are fresh and locally roasted, and the pastries are made with quality ingredients under the watchful eye of an enthusiastic pastry chef.

Meet Baked Just SO, a coffee and pastry boutique that is one of the most popular of its kind in our area. Owned by Stacey O. Milner, who has extensive experience in the restaurant business, Baked Just SO has developed a loyal following of coffee and baked goods enthusiasts.

Stacey opened Baked Just SO in 2017 after years of having successfully managed and operated several popular local restaurants. She was eager to return to her earliest roots as a pastry chef. “I started my career in Charleston, SC, after falling in love with food and the process of baking,” said Stacey. “There’s an emotional connection we have with food, and I love to tap into favorites that help my customers not only enjoy the taste but utilize the senses. Our pastries not only taste incredible, but they are visually appealing. They address the sense of smell, often triggering warm and comforting memories. And, our every bite includes the texture of the pastry that adds to the experience of taste. Add to that the sound of fresh coffee brewing – and Baked Just SO becomes the total package!

“I especially love to bake cinnamon buns,” continued Stacey. “There’s something therapeutic about the process, and of course – cinnamon buns are a customer favorite, along with our croissants. Though – for some customers, their favorites depend on what

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we have in the store. Our menu is ever-changing, and we rotate the options, so they always have something new to look forward to trying.”

Since opening, Baked Just SO has enjoyed a great location at the end of Meadowlark Drive, beside Harris Teeter. But, the secret about the delights baked fresh traveled, and they were recently able to open a second location in Lewisville. “Our baked goods are still made at the home store,” said Stacey. “But, Baked Just SO customers can find their favorite delights at both our locations. We love our new home in Lewisville and are so thankful for the warm welcome in the community!”

While Stacey’s passion has been (and remains) the baking side of the business, she’s formed a great partnership with local roasting company, Magic Beans. “We love the way Magic Beans air roasts beans,” said Stacey. “We exclusively carry their coffees in both our stores, and you can taste the difference in every cup. We offer traditional drip coffee as well as a wide variety of signature lattes. My personal favorite is the Lavender Latte made with oat milk! It’s delicious with a fresh croissant!”

Besides amazing coffee and pastries, Stacey and her team also serve North Carolina-made Homeland Creamery ice cream. “Our ice cream flavors are so popular. And, we love to pair the ice cream with our own house-made cookies for the most incredible gourmet ice cream sandwich!”

Baked Just SO is a great place to grab something to go or visit with friends. Be sure you visit soon and experience something that’s been Baked Just SO delicious!

Baked Just SO’s original location is at 5395 Robinhood Village Drive in Winston-Salem. You can call the store at 336.923.5778. Or, you can visit the Lewisville store at 6782 Shallowford Road; the Lewisville store can be reached at 336.946.1027. Visit BakedJustSo.com, and be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

EVENTS LOCAL

THE CATALINAS AT SHALLOWFORD SQUARE

7-9pm; Enjoy a night of great music under the stars in Lewisville. Admission is free! Concessions are available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy a night of wonderful music at Shallowford Square. No pets please.

AUGUST 2

WHY DO I KEEP GETTING UTIS? 12pm, Zoom webinar. Do you suffer with recurrent urinary tract infections? Join Susan Hensley Hannah, AGNP-C as she discusses this frustrating condition. Susan will discuss lifestyle changes and medical management strategies to help improve your quality of life. Be prepared to ask questions during the Q&A time at the end of the webinar. novanthealth.org/pelvichealth

AUGUST 6

STARLITE MOVIE NIGHT – ALADDIN 8:15-10pm; Shallowford Square in Lewisville. This film is rated PG with a runtime of 128 minutes. Admission is free and concessions are available for purchase. Bring the family, a blanket or a chair and enjoy a Summer movie night!

AUGUST 7

THRIVE COMMUNITY NC FUNDRAISER AND

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT (see pg84) 3pm; Tanglewood Pizza Company, 5539 US 158, Advance. TPC will donate a portion of the revenue from that evening’s sales to Thrive Community, so come out and enjoy dinner in a family-friendly environment. Cornhole tournament at 3pm. Two-person teams can register for $20 per person. TPC will donate all registration fees to Thrive and will provide the winning team’s prize. SUMMER ON LIBERTY – PHASE BAND 7-10pm; Intersection of 6th & Liberty Streets, WS. Downtownws. com/music/summer-on-liberty for more info! FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIE – JURASSIC PARK 8:45pm; The Drive at WS Fairgrounds. Gates open at 8pm. Absolutely no outside food and beverages allowed inside the drive-in. Please enter Gate 7 on Shorefair Drive. One carload ticket per family. Registration required at TheDriveMovie.com

AUGUST 9

TEACHER OPEN-HOUSE 10am-3pm, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. Take the stress out of planning your next environmental education program and let the staff at Minglewood be your guide! Tour the greenhouse, gardens and trails and learn the different ways to can engage with your students in outdoor learning.

AUGUST 10

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 5pm until…Foothills Brewing, 634 West 4TH Street in W-S. Take advantage of amazing specials and meet up with some friends you haven’t seen in a while for a great dinner with drinks and a dessert. Specials include ½ price wine, $1 off Tito’s, ½ off fish and chips as well as 10% off appetizers. As always, each attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board drawings! Earn an extra prize board ticket by bringing school supply donations for The Educator Warehouse.

WINSTON-SALEM DASH VS. GREENSBORO

GRASSHOPPERS 7pm, Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. Free Hot Dog Tuesdays. Free hot dogs are available until 8:30pm. wsdash.com SALEM BAND “WOMEN” CONCERT 7:30pm, Salem Square, 649 South Main Street. Celebrating women’s achievements in music and acting including Dreamgirls, Laura Nyro, Andrews Sisters, Meryl Streep and your Salem Band solo clarinetists Kania, Gwyn and Joanna! Pre-concert music by the Clemmons Ladies Vocal Quartet. All concerts free in Salem Square, Old Salem. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Food vendors on site. www.salemband.org

AUGUST 13

DOWNTOWN JAZZ – WILLIE BRADLEY 6:30-9:30pm; Corpening Plaza, WS. Downtownws.com/music/ downtown-jazz for more info!

AUGUST 14

GOAT YOGA 8:30am, The Farm at Henley Hill, 6890 Henley Hill Drive. Join us for an amazing hour of yoga led by our certified instructor, Fontaine Gervasi, while the goats enjoy grazing and hanging out with you. Yoga is for all levels and most ages. The goats are very gentle and completely adorable. All you need to bring is a water bottle, a yoga mat or towel and an open mind. Let us help you celebrate a birthday, surprise a friend with a fun experience or just enjoy a unique morning of working out while having fun. Cost: $20/person. thefarmathenleyhill.com FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP 10am-12pm, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. Join us for this fun morning on the farm to learn about what it takes to create a beautiful, seasonal flower arrangement. From growing, cutting and processing your flowers to designing your arrangement with your chosen flowers Everyone will enjoy a tour of Minglewood’s pollinator garden and creating their own arrangement to take home. Cost: $35/person.

THE BRITISH INVADERS BAND AT SHALLOWFORD

SQUARE 7-9pm; Enjoy a night of great music under the stars in Lewisville. Admission is free! Concessions are available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy a summer concert at Shallowford Square. No pets please.

SUMMER ON LIBERTY – BIG RON HUNTER 7 THE LADY

BRIGADE 7-10pm; Intersection of 6th & Liberty Streets, WS. Downtownws.com/music/summer-on-liberty for more info!

AUGUST 15

WINSTON-SALEM DASH VS. GREENSBORO

GRASSHOPPERS 2pm, Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. Family Sunday – Presented by Lowes Foods. Kids run the bases. Rayados Game – The Dash will rebrand as the Winston-Salem Rayados to celebrate the culture and values of our local Hispanic/Latino communities. wsdash.com

SUMMER PARKS CONCERT SERIES – WEST END

MAMBO 5pm; Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Free event. Attendees are

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encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring a picnic or patronize food trucks onsite. Refreshments such as soda, water, beer and wine are available with all proceeds supporting the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County. No outside alcohol is permitted. Intothearts.org for more info

AUGUST 21-28

WINSTON-SALEM OPEN (See pg99)

WinstonSalemOpen.com for tickets and more info

AUGUST 21

TODDLER TREK 9-11am, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. Join us for Toddler Treks where we will read a story, investigate specimens up close from the natural world and explore the great outdoors all before naptime. This program is free. Donations are greatly appreciated. 1ST ANNUAL LCC CHARGE FORWARD 5K Located on the beautiful grounds of Forsyth Country Day School. More details are coming soon. Interested in sponsoring? Contact Meika Imes at meika@lewisvilleclemmons.com.

SUMMER ON LIBERTY – VAGABOND SAINT’S

SOCIETY 7-10pm; Intersection of 6th & Liberty Streets, WS. Downtownws.com/music/summer-on-liberty for more info!

AUGUST 25

WINSTON-SALEM DASH VS. HUDSON VALLEY

RENEGADES 7pm, Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. Value Wednesdays – $11 advance purchase ticket. Warthog Wednesdays – The Dash will dress in throwback Warthog Jerseys as tribute to the former team name. wsdash.com

AUGUST 26-31

JOSEPH RIBKOFF SPORTWEAR TRUNK SHOW

Nitsa’s Apparel, 107 South Stratford Road in W-S. Fall collection of sportswear and daytime dresses in store. Nitsa’s offers the finest selection of couture bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, veils, accessories, social occasion and cocktail dresses, sportswear and cosmetics. As the Carolinas’ Couture Bridal Salon, Nitsa’s provides its signature personal service and exceptional in-house alterations. Fabulous since 1964! nitsas.com

AUGUST 27

WINSTON-SALEM DASH VS. HUDSON VALLEY

RENEGADES 7pm, Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. Friday night fireworks and mother-son date night. wsdash.com

DOWNTOWN JAZZ – JESSY J 6:30-9:30pm; Corpening Plaza, WS. Downtownws.com/music/ downtown-jazz for more info!

AUGUST 28

FARM FRESH VINEGAR WORKSHOP 10am12pm, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. Learn how to preserve some of your favorite flavors from the garden in this vinegar workshop. Using herbs, vegetables and fruit you will create unique artisanal vinegars packed in beautiful gourmet Italian bottles. Take them home to elevate your own salad, marinade and dessert sauce recipes or give them as a gift! Cost: $45/person.

JUKEBOX REHAB AT SHALLOWFORD SQUARE

6-9pm; Enjoy a night of great music under the stars in Lewisville. Opening act Jody Lee Petty at 6pm, JBR takes the stage from 7-9pm. Admission is free! Concessions are available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy a night of wonderful music at Shallowford Square. No pets please. SUMMER ON LIBERTY - ENVISION 7-10pm; Intersection of 6th & Liberty Streets, WS. Downtownws. com/music/summer-on-liberty for more info!

AUGUST 29

SUMMER PARKS CONCERT SERIES – THE PLAIDS

5pm; Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Free event. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring a picnic or patronize food trucks onsite. Refreshments such as soda, water, beer and wine are available with all proceeds supporting the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County. No outside alcohol is permitted. Intothearts.org for more info

SEPTEMBER 4

SUMMER ON LIBERTY – THE LADIES AUXILIARY

7-10pm; Intersection of 6th & Liberty Streets, WS. Downtownws.com/music/summer-on-liberty for more info!

SEPTEMBER 12

SUMMER PARKS CONCERT SERIES – THE MARTHA

BASSETT SHOW 5pm; Triad Park, 9652 West Market St, Kernersville. Free event. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring a picnic or patronize food trucks onsite. Refreshments such as soda, water, beer and wine are available with all proceeds supporting the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County. No outside alcohol is permitted. Intothearts.org for more info

FUTURE OCTOBER 2

TOUR DE BOUTIQUE 2021 After the popularity of last year’s self-guided Tour de Boutique, we’ve decided to offer it for 2021, too! $40 includes your choice of either -- Forsyth Woman Tour de Boutique Quarter Zip Sweatshirt OR Forsyth Woman Tour de Boutique Hat + Long Sleeve Tee Combo. Plus, you’ll get a $10 lunch voucher! You’ll receive door prize tickets, and the more stores you visit on the tour, the more opportunities you’ll have to WIN! Also, every store on the trip is going to have special sales, exclusive to Forsyth Woman’s Tour de Boutique shoppers! Grab your mom, your sister, your co-workers, your best friends, your neighbor and join us for another shop-til-you-drop adventure! Visit tinyurl.com/2021FWTDB for more information and to register.

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ACTIVITIES

King Triton Aquatics .................................5 Salem Gymnastics & Swim .....................59 Triad Eco Adventures...............................95 Triad Sports Management ......................17 YMCA......................................................25

BAKERY/CONFECTIONS

Anna Bakes Cookies................................95 Be Kind Coffee........................................93 Camel City Coffee ...................................17

BEAUTY / STYLING

Lewisville Laser.......................................55 Lyndhurst Medical Spa ...........................51 Paparazzi Hair Salon.................................9

CHILDCARE

Imprints Cares ........................................47 YMCA......................................................25

CHURCHES

New Day Community Church .................63

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Ardmore Dentistry ..................................35 Chermak & Hanson ................................29 Forsyth Family Dental.............................19 Kingery & Kingery DDS...........................51 Salem Smiles..........................................23 Vivid Dental..............................................7

EDUCATION

Calvary Day School .................................35 Forsyth Country Day School....................27

FINANCIAL

Cannon Wealth Management ................21 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ....37 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union.........27 Truliant Federal Credit Union ... Back Cover Woodard & Company Asset

Management Group............................3

HEALTH & FITNESS

YMCA......................................................25

HOME

Casual Furniture World...........................53 Chris Wrights, Hunter Realty ..................73 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ....37 Fiddle & Fig.............................................33 Kitchen Tune-up......................................15 NC Farm Bureau – Tim Moore.................95 Piedmont Sheet Metal............................53 ProStone Granite & Cabinetry.................25 S & K Cleaning........................................59 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker.....................55 The Ginther Group..................................37 Weedman...............................................57 Weeks Hardwood Flooring.....................13

MEDICAL

Lewisville Laser.......................................55 Lyndhurst................................................51 Novant Health – Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute .................5 Penta ......................................................15 Well Care Hospice...................................21 WFBH – Brenner Children’s ......................2 WomanCare............................................45

PHOTOGRAPHY

JEJ Photos ..............................................79 Photo Artistry by Melinda.......................87

RADIO STATIONS

WBFJ.......................................................65 Mix99.5..................................................81 Real Rock 105.7......................................77

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

Chris Wrights, Hunter Realty ..................73 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ....37 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union.........27 Susan Maier-Colon -

Berkshire Hathaway ...........................55 The Ginther Group..................................37 Truliant Federal Credit Union ... Back Cover

RESTAURANTS

Baked Just So .........................................93 Be Kind Coffee........................................93 Camel City Coffee ............................ 17, 93 “Glide & Dine” with Triad Eco..................93 Hakkachow Asian Eats ............................93 Little Richard’s Smokehouse BBQ.... 45, 93 Mama Mia Italian Ice..............................93 MOJI Coffee............................................93 Mossy’s ...................................................93 Nothing Bundt Cakes .............................93 Pie Guys Pizza.........................................93 Sunshine Beverage ................................93

RETAIL

Casual Furniture World...........................53 Clemmons Bicycle ..................................59 Fiddle & Fig.............................................33 Hip Chics Boutique & Gift.......................23

SERVICE

City Lights Ministry.................................47 Crossnore Communities for Children.....19 Nu...........................................................73 S&K Cleaning..........................................59 Second Harvest Food Bank.....................49 The Resume Nerd ...................................57 Well Care Hospice...................................21

UPCOMING EVENTS

Forsyth Family Kids’ Morning Out ............9 Novant Health Welcome Back Fest.........99 Sportsmen’s Saturday –

WFBH LexingtonMedical Center ........11 Wake Forest Football ..............................75 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.........................83 WS Dash .................................................67 WS Open ................................................89