Dining Guide

A Boost of Sunshine:

Sunshine Sparkling Energy Waters

BY DENISE HEIDEL

Welcome to 2021—a new year and a new opportunity to make healthy living a priority! But, for many moms, healthy living slips to the back burner. It’s easy to forget to take care of ourselves. We’re busy running kids around instead…juggling family schedules…fixing meals…doing the laundry…helping with homework, and maybe even homeschooling! Parents have their hands full with crazy kid schedules, which doesn’t even include all the responsibilities we have between full-time jobs and volunteering!

If that hasn’t left you feeling tired, we look at these children who have so much energy and wonder—“if I could just bottle and sell their energy, that would make me a millionaire.” But, then, we sigh, remind them not to hit their sister, and we reach for our coffee, wondering if there’s a healthier option to all those mocha lattes we count on to keeping us going.

Good news: there is!

Sunshine Beverages is a local business making a big splash in the better-for-you energy drink market. And, beyond their signature line of energy drinks, they also offer tasty and refreshing sparkling energy waters. Marketing Director, Beth Hathcock, shared, “We know busy moms are burning the candle at both ends. We have your back, though. Our Sunshine Sparkling Energy Waters come in three flavors—Citrus Lime, Lotus Pear, and Pomegranate Acai. The sparkling energy waters are zero sugar and zero calories, and they offer the much-needed energy boost to keep us going, so we can keep up with all the demands on our time. WIN!” Beth said, “Busy moms deserve a treat of their own. They take care of everyone else, but they need the energy to take care of themselves, too. After all, burnout is a real thing, and self-care is not optional—it’s essential. We are proud to be a local Winston-Salem company which provides a beverage with daily vitamins, essential electrolytes, and just enough natural caffeine to deliver the perfect boost to brighten the day! Each can sparkles with 100% daily value of vitamins A through E and calcium, magnesium, and potassium, the essential electrolytes, to fuel everyday activities to keep you feeling your best.” “Most importantly,” Beth continued, “Sunshine Sparkling Energy Water is not overloaded with caffeine. One 12-ounce can contains 70 milligrams of natural caffeine, sourced from organic green coffee beans to keep you focused and alert. That’s no more caffeine than a cup of coffee!” As we enter a new year, this is a great time to make Sunshine sparkling energy water a part of your daily self-care. To learn more about Sunshine Beverages, visit them online at DrinkTheSunshine.com. Be sure to like them on Facebook and follow them on Instagram. Support local, and drink in the Sunshine!

EVENTS LOCAL

SECOND WEDNESDAYS

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF WINSTONSALEM MEETING 11:30am-1pm, Footnote on 4th Street in W-S. Join PWWS for the monthly meeting. Learn more at PWWS.org. Due to limited seating capacity, pre-registration is required. A virtual option will also be available.

NOW THROUGH JANUARY 3

“TRAVEL ADVENTURE” EXHIBIT Kaleideum North, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. You can go ANYWHERE – over land, sea or air – in the new exhibit! Using LEGO® bricks, visitors can think creatively to plan and build vehicles to move through all kinds of terrain, including mountains, jungles, oceans and deserts…just to name a few! Included with museum admission and free for Kaleideum members. https:// kaleideum.org/

NIGHTLY THROUGH JANUARY 6

SPECTACULAR HOLIDAY BLOOMS 5-10pm; Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284

The Spectacular Holiday Blooms will be lit every night (weather depending) starting November 25, 2020 and continuing through January 6, 2021. In this 2nd year of Holiday Blooms, they’ve doubled the number of lit tulips and added more radiant blooms. Enjoy a stroll through the dazzling wisteria lights, get lost in the illuminated trees along the patio terrace and more surprises as you stroll to the Performance Stage. Please keep 6’ apart through social distancing and wear your masks.

NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 27

WINTER SEASONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM Learn more about natural health and wellness, self-care, yoga and Ayurveda with Melina Meza. For more information and/ or to sign up, visit https://sunriseyoga. net/yoga-workshops/. Explore practices that span a range of focuses—some are dietary, some meditative, some yoga- or exercise-based, and others geared to sleep or self-care. The intention in this program is to inspire each person to fall in love with simple weekly practices that you can do at home while sheltering in. Learn more about nutrition for the seasons, Ayurveda for modern times, and offer yoga tools for stress management and grounding. Included in the program are 10 60-minute Zoom meetings, weekly yoga practice from 4-5pm, handouts, recipes, tips and more! Cost: $150-$280/person. TEENS TEACH TECH AT LEWISVILLE LIBRARY 4:30-5:30pm; Lewisville Branch Library. Our teen volunteers will be available to help with your computer questions on library provided laptops, or your own device. Program occurs on the second Friday of each month. www.forsyth.cc/ library/Lewisville

JANUARY 16

DON QUIXOTE 8pm, Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, 300 North Elm Street in Greensboro. Welcome the new year with a study in contrasts: the sinfonia concertante is a musical genre that puts multiple soloists in contrast with an orchestra. https:// greensborosymphony.org/event/donquixote/

JANUARY 17

BEETHOVEN, SCHUBERT & BRAHMS 4-5:30pm, UNCG School of the Arts, 100 McIver Street in Greensboro. Beethoven Sonata for cello & piano, Schubert “Arpeggione” Sonata for viola & piano, and Brahms piano quartet. Cost: $6-$32/ person. https://greensborosymphony.org

JANUARY 21

CAREER CENTER HIGH SCHOOL VIRTUAL TOWN HALL 5:30pm; Join us for a virtual town hall highlighting the music department and the culinary and automotive programs. See article on page 9 and visit WSFCS.k12. nc.us/cc

JANUARY 23

MICHAEL CAVANAUGH: THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL 8pm, Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, 300 North Elm Street in Greensboro. Handpicked by Billy Joel to star on Broadway in the musical Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh will have you rockin’ in the aisles to “Piano Man,” “Uptown Girl” and “New York State of Mind.” In the event this performance is postponed, all tickets issued, including those booked as part of the 2020–21 season, will be valid for admission to the rescheduled engagement. Patrons will be promptly alerted to any schedule changes, should they occur. https://greensborosymphony.org

JANUARY 28

CAREER CENTER HIGH SCHOOL VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE 5:30-7:30pm; Join us for a virtual Open House. See article on page 9 and visit WSFCS.k12.nc.us/cc

FEBRUARY 5

RICHARD SMALLWOOD GOSPEL CELEBRATION 8pm, Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, 300 North Elm Street in Greensboro. Experience the electrifying stylings of gospel legend Richard Smallwood joined by guest conductor, Dr. Henry Panion and the Gospel Community Choir prepared by Corey Williams. Cost: $6-$32/person. https://greensborosymphony.org

FEBRUARY 6

MUSIC OF QUEEN 8pm, Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, 300 North Elm Street in Greensboro. Whether you’re an average fan or someone who knows every song ever recorded by Queen, there’s something for everyone including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “We Are The Champions,” “Another One Bites the Dust” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” The best tunes that Queen and Freddie ever recorded through the years – a brilliant combination of passion and power! Experience a high-energy tribute to one of the most influential rock bands of all time, joined by the full symphonic forces of the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra. In the event this performance is postponed, all tickets issued, including those booked as part of the 2020-21 season, will be valid for admission to the rescheduled engagement. Patrons will be promptly alerted to any schedule changes should they occur. Cost: $20-$80/person. https:// greensborosymphony.org

FEBRUARY 13

ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE 8pm, Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, 300 North Elm Street in Greensboro. A rocksolid rendition of Mick Jagger’s vocals (and moves!) – including the Stones’ number one hits: “Satisfaction,” “Paint It Black,” “Ruby Tuesday,” “Honky Tonk Women” and “Angie.” https://greensborosymphony.org

*DISCLAIMER: EVENT DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK EVENT WEBSITES & SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES FOR UPDATES AS THE DATES DRAW NEAR.*

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ACTIVITIES

Kaleideum..................................................41 Salem Gymnastics & Swim .........................37 YMCA..........................................................65

BAKERY/CONFECTIONS

Camel City Coffee .......................................49 Christina’s Dessertery .................................37

BEAUTY / STYLING

Lewisville Laser...........................................91 Lyndhurst Medical Spa ...............................53

CELEBRATION SECTION

Abbott’s Custard .........................................37 ABC Cookies................................................41 Alpha-Lit .....................................................41 Christina’s Dessertery .................................37 Fairgrounds Annex Ice Rink........................35 Kaleideum..................................................41 Kona Ice......................................................37 McCall’s ......................................................39 Nothing Bundt Cakes .................................39 Pigtails & Crewcuts .....................................41 Rockin’ Jump..............................................41 Salem Gymnastics & Swim .........................37 Surge Adventure Park.................................41 Tru Taekwondo............................................39 WS Dash .....................................................41

CHILDCARE

YMCA..........................................................65

CHURCHES

Sunrise G3..................................................78

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Chermak & Hanson ....................................81 Forsyth Family Dental.................................57 Kingery & Kingery DDS...............................61 Salem Smiles..............................................55 Tina S. Merhoff and Associates Pediatric Dentistry..................................15

EDUCATION

Calvary Day School .....................................49 Career Center High School .........................47 Forsyth Country Day School........................11 Redeemer School .......................................25 Speak Easy Therapy ....................................59 St John’s Lutheran School ..........................63

FINANCIAL

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group .....................23 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ........61 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union...............9 Truliant Federal Credit Union ........Back Cover Woodard & Company

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

HEALTH & FITNESS

Club Pilates...................................................3 YMCA..........................................................65

HOME

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group .....................23 Brick & Brass Designs .................................59 Casual Furniture World...............................29 Chris Wrights, Hunter Realty ......................69 Dawson’s Tree Service.................................97 Dero’s..........................................................51 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ........61 Fiddle & Fig.................................................27 Icon Custom Builders .................................29 Jessica Ferris Property Advisors ..................61 Ktichen Tune-Up .........................................17 Phillips Ranson Real Estate Team ...............45 Piedmont Sheet Metal................................63 S & K Cleaning............................................89 Stitches.......................................................69 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker.........................89 Weedman...................................................67

MEDICAL

Duke Eye Center ...........................................7 Hillcrest Vision............................................67 Lewisville Laser...........................................91 Lyndhurst....................................................53 Speak Easy Therapy ....................................59 Taylor Physical Therapy & Wellness ............13 WFBH Cancer Center ....................................2 WomanCare................................................65

PHOTOGRAPHY

JEJ Photos ..................................................83 Photo Artistry by Melinda...........................87

RADIO STATIONS

WBFJ...........................................................79 Q104 ..........................................................71

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group .....................23 Chris Wrights, Hunter Realty ......................69 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ........61 Icon Custom Builders .................................29 Inside Out Interior & Exterior Designs........45 Jessica Ferris Property Advisors ..................61 Phillips Ranson Real Estate Team ...............45 Porch Lady Properties .................................47 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway ...............................89

RESTAURANTS

Be Kind Coffee............................................93 Camel City Coffee .................................49, 93 Christina’s Dessertery ...........................37, 93 “Glide & Dine” with Triad Eco......................93 Hakkachow Asian Eats ................................93 Little Richard’s Smokehouse BBQ.........59, 93 MOJI Coffee................................................93 Mossy’s .......................................................93 Nothing Bundt Cakes ...........................39, 93 Pie Guys Pizza.............................................93 Sunshine Beverage ....................................93

RETAIL

Clemmons Bicycle ......................................89 Dero’s..........................................................51 Fiddle & Fig.................................................27 Hip Chics Boutique & Gift...........................55

SERVICE

Alpha-Lit Triad NC .......................................41 City Lights Ministry.....................................47 Crossnore School & Children’s Home.........57 Dawsons Tree Service..................................97 Family Services...........................................43 Goin Postal .................................................97 Hayworth-Miller Funeral Homes & Crematory ...........................................53 Modern Toyota, George Kortesis.................97 Nu...............................................................91 S&K Cleaning..............................................89 Second Harvest Food Bank.........................21 Speak Easy Therapy ....................................59 State Farm, Will Wilkins..............................63 The Resume Nerd .......................................67

UPCOMING EVENTS

Getaway Giveaway................................71, 99