Dining Guide

A Kind of Movement at Be Kind Coffee Co.

BY DENISE HEIDEL

“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of

kindness is on her tongue.” (Proverbs 31:26)

There’s a local coffee shop in Clemmons whose specialty goes well beyond brewing excellent cups of coffee and creating signature lattes. At Be Kind Coffee Co., kindness is an add-on bonus with every cup. As a coffee company built on Proverbs 31:26 and the motto “be kind,” owners Natalie and Amanda Gogolak have spent their first year in business inspiring Clemmons’ coffee-enthusiasts to do just that – be kind. According to this mother-daughter duo – “be kind” is a family motto.

The team at Be Kind Coffee Co. has opened opportunities for others to pay it forward and give back to others, as well as set the example for what it means to live a life based on service and a think-of-others attitude. It’s the perfect place to visit to lift your spirits, experience a word of encouragement, and receive (or give!) a bit of kindness.

In 2021, their kindness touched so many through the Giving Tree, a year-round fixture in their shop. Their efforts to support others have included:

• Silver Stocking Project: Basic Care Items for Nursing Home/

Assisted Living Residents • Pajama Drive with Spark Community of Winston-Salem • Suicide Prevention Fundraiser with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

• Gabby Kozlowski’s St. Jude Fundraiser • Officer Teresa’s ALS Fundraiser

• Swim Smart NC Fundraiser

• Ina’s Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

• Cupcakes for Healthcare Heroes

By encouraging their customers to “be a blessing,” they have made an impact on our community and brought awareness to very specific needs that may otherwise go unnoticed. 2022 promises more of the same at Be Kind Coffee Co. With a loyal following that continues to grow, Natalie and Amanda have started a “kind” of movement that shows no signs of slowing down or stopping.

If you haven’t stopped by Be Kind Coffee Co. yet – go. You’ll soon discover why it’s become a community favorite.

Be Kind Coffee Co. is located at 3560 Clemmons Road, Suite B in Clemmons. Call the store at 336.893.9892, or email them at info@bekindcoffeeco.com. Also, be sure to like Be Kind Coffee Co. on Facebook and follow them on Instagram!

The Gogolak Family recently celebrated their first anniversary with an official ribbon cutting. “In preparing for our oneyear celebration,” Amanda explained, “Mom and I went through photos of the last year. It was amazing! What started as a pop-up tent in the parking lot has grown beyond our expectations! We have expanded our outdoor patio and are currently expanding our store, too! The community has been so supportive, and we are blessed beyond measure!”

Be Kind Coffee Co. has quickly become “THE” spot to hang out in Clemmons! With local artisans and musicians frequently featured and promoted on their social media channels – many have found a favorite place to hang out at Be Kind Coffee Co. Some of the feedback includes:

“Be kind is such a cute little coffee shop! Whenever I’m in the Clemmons area, I always love to stop by and get a drink! The staff is always super nice and friendly. I can feel the smile they give me through the mask.” ~ Wade L.

“This is the cutest little coffee shop! The coffee and pastries are delicious, loved the decor!” ~ Ana L.

“Fantastic atmosphere and staff! Best coffee shop in town. Highly recommended to anyone in the area. You won’t regret stopping by for a cup of Joe or one of their incredible baked goods.” ~ Jon P.

“Kindest people and best coffee around! Super cute shop too with a patio.” ~ Kathleen E.

EVENTS LOCAL

“SURFACES AND SOUNDINGS” EXHIBITION BY BOB

KING Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts in W-S. Bob King’s Surfaces and Soundings is an exhibition that combines examples from two current bodies of work – Phenoumena (paintings) and Earthwork (sculpture). The artist intends that the works on exhibit hover between abstraction and representation, ideation and perception, and he invites viewers to enter into dialogue with the works, gather their own perceptions, and form their own associations, interpretations, and narratives. King currently resides in Winston-Salem and completed his PhD in cultural studies/education at UNC-Greensboro. The heart of his artistic process is the dialogue between materials and memories inspired by the human form and solitude in nature.

DECEMBER 31

NOON YEAR’S EVE 12pm, South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Join us for a New Year’s Celebration at noon! We will have a hot chocolate toast, crafts and a balloon drop at noon. Registration is required. Cost: $10 per child; register at WePLAYevents@cityofws.org

JANUARY 1

FIRST DAY HIKE 11am & 1pm, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. Start your New Year off right by spending time in the great outdoors! Explore the preserve on your own and enjoy a self-guided farm tour.

Dress warm, and have a great time! www. eventbrite.com/o/minglewood-farm-and-naturepreserve-17188338999

JANUARY 5

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 5pm-until…, Davie Tavern, Tanglewood Crossing Shopping Center, 5279 U.S. Highway 158 in Advance. Grab a friend, a neighbor, your sister, your mother, a co-worker and have a muchneeded Girls’ Night Out! Enjoy half price spinach and artichoke dip as well as a half price “Sunrise Over Davie” signature cocktail. As always, each attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board drawings!

JANUARY 6

INTRO TO YOGA – YOGA FOR BEGINNERS 6pm, Sunrise Yoga Studio, 6311-A Stadium Drive in Clemmons. Have you or someone you know been wanting to try yoga but are reluctant because you’ve never done it? Sunrise Yoga Studio in Clemmons have a great opportunity for beginners starting Jan. 6th. Learn and practice in a small group of beginners just like you! Sign up soon as space is extremely limited in order to give individual attention to each student. InStudio and Virtual options available. To learn more or sign up, visit https://sunriseyoga.net/yoga-workshops/. MAE’S BEAUTY BAR GRAND OPENING 121 Pineview Drive in Kernersville. Mae’s Beauty Bar Grand Opening 9am-5pm! There will be lots of vendors, food, prizes and discounts!

JANUARY 12

KIDS’ MORNING OUT 10am-12pm, Kaleideum North, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Come explore what’s new at Kaleideum North! Check out the Sun, Earth, Universe Exhibition to find out how the earth is changing and what it’s like on other planets. In addition, IceVenture is back! Purchase a Kaleideum membership at KMO, and receive 10% off. Discounted admission to KMO is $5 per person; Kaleideum members attend for free. Each adult also receives four tickets for the fabulous prize board drawings.

JANUARY 13 & 25

HOMESCHOOL JUMP 1-3pm, Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park, 7840 North Point Boulevard in W-S. Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park offers a Homeschool Jump twice a month on the second Thursday and fourth Tuesday at our Winston-Salem location and once a month on the second Thursday of every month from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at our Greensboro location. Cost: $10/person. Visit rockinjump.com/winstonsalem/homeschool.

JANUARY 14-16

BLUSH BY FRANCESCA AVILA – BRIDAL TRUNK

SHOW Nitsa’s Apparel, 107 South Stratford Road in W-S. 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

JANUARY 15

UNC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: EMBRACING THE ‘20S

7:30-9:30pm, Watson Hall, UNC School of the Arts in W-S. Faculty artists Kevin Lawrence, violin, and Dmitri Shteinberg, piano, present music from the ’20s — the 1720s, the 1820s, the 1920s and our very own 2020s. The program includes works by J.S. Bach, Franz Schubert and Ernest Bloch, plus the premiere of a work by a UNCSA student composer, written in 2021. Inperson event. Masks required for all performances.

JANUARY 18

UNC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: LATIN AMERICAN

SOUNDSCAPES 7:30-9:30pm, Watson Hall, UNC School of the Arts in W-S. The Americas Ensemble leads a musical tour across Latin America. Flutist Maria Fernanda Castillo, oboist Jaren Atherholt, bassoonist Benjamin Atherholt and cuatro/guitar player Régulo Stabilito will showcase Latin American music from

EVENTS LOCAL

the Baroque to the present, ranging from classical repertoire to traditional music. The program features musical selections from Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela. In-person event. Masks required for all performances.

JANUARY 19

WINTERY WOODCARVING MAKER EXPERIENCE

5-8pm, Mixxer Community Makerspace in W-S. Have you always wanted to try your hand at wood carving or whittling? In this maker experience, you will get an introduction to wood carving. Makers will learn to cut out shapes on the electric scroll saw or bandsaw, then use a carving knife to shape and carve the details! You will learn to make a snowman, heart or other wintery adornment! Take your shape home to be sanded, painted or wood burned. These wintery items make nice holiday ornaments, magnets or gift tags! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Be sure to wear and boots or close toed shoes. We’ll provide the rest of the safety gear you’ll need. Please bring your own cut resistant gloves if you have them. Mixxer’s cut resistant gloves are sized M and L; if other sizes are needed, please email workshops@wsmixxer.org.

JANUARY 20

DAN TYMINSKI BAND: CROSSROADS @ SECCA

6-10:30pm, SECCA, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in W-S. Dan has contributed guitar and/or harmony to projects by Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Aaron Lewis and Rob Thomas, to name a few. In addition to his highly successful solo career, Dan Tyminski has played guitar and mandolin for Alison Krauss and Union Station since 1994. His unmatched instrumental skills and burnished, soulful tenor voice have been key components of the band. Doors at the McChesney Scott Dunn Auditorium at SECCA will open at 6pm, and the music will begin at 7pm. General admission tickets are $40. VIP tickets are $50. SECCA is grateful for the support of longtime Crossroads sponsors Foothills Brewing and 88.5 WFDD.

JANUARY 22

HOUSE PLANT BASICS WORKSHOP WITH

PATIENTLY ROOTED 11am, 108 North State Street in Yadkinville. In this workshop, Kelli from Patiently Rooted will teach you all of the house plant basics! We will also be painting/personalizing your own pot for your new plant. No experience needed! All materials will be provided during class. You will leave with your new plant inside your decorated pot and watering can. Light refreshments provided. We will cover essential plant care (watering and light techniques, when to repot and how to get rid of pests. Repotting a small plant, dirt and pot provided.

JANUARY 23

NC GIRL GANG GALENTINES GALA The Shiloh in Lowgap, NC. This is a ticketed event, where womenowned businesses come together for a night full of yummy food, networking and promotion! Cost: $50/ person.

JANUARY 25

HOMESCHOOL JUMP 1-3pm, Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park, 4215 West Gate City Boulevard in Greensboro. Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park offers a Homeschool Jump twice a month on the second Thursday and fourth Tuesday at our WinstonSalem location and once a month on the second Thursday of every month from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at our Greensboro location. Cost: $10/person. Visit rockinjump.com/winston-salem/homeschool.

JANUARY 29

SMALL BUSINESS MEET & GREET 1-3pm, Bar Nola, 1151 Canal Drive, Suite 205 in W-S. Please save the date and plan to come “meet & greet”other small businesses in the area and beyond! We had a phenomenal time last year; we met so many wonderful, like-minded people. Please plan to join us! linktr.ee/RevivalJunkies

FUTURE

MARCH 28

WOMEN ON THE MOVE CONFERENCE Winmock at Kinderton in Bermuda Run. Mark your calendar and get excited because Forsyth Woman magazine’s “Women on the Move” initiative comes to life through its first-ever leadership conference. Attendees can expect to take part in an inspiring and empowering event surrounded by a community of women ready to learn and grow both personally and professionally. If you are interesting in purchasing a table, sponsoring the conference or have any questions about the event, please email brooke@forsythmags.com. Purchase your tickets at tinyurl.com/WOMConference.

*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

Fairgrounds Annex Ice Rink............................................ 35 Kaleideum...................................................................... 37 Salem Gymnastics & Swim ............................................. 59 TRU Taekwondo .............................................................. 39 YMCA.............................................................................. 33

BAKERY/CONFECTIONS

Anna Bakes Cookies........................................................ 41 Baked Just So ................................................................. 93 Be Kind Coffee................................................................ 93

BEAUTY / STYLING

Lewisville Laser............................................................... 67 Lyndhurst Medical Spa ................................................... 49 Paparazzi Hair Salon..........................................................7

CELEBRATE LIFE

Anna Bakes Cookies........................................................ 41 Alpha-Lit ......................................................................... 38 Cicis Pizza ....................................................................... 41 Fairgrounds Annex Ice Rink............................................ 35 Kaleideum...................................................................... 37 Nothing Bundt................................................................ 39 McCalls ........................................................................... 39 Rockin’ Jump.................................................................. 41 Triad Trolleys ................................................................... 41 Triple Threat .................................................................... 41 Tru................................................................................... 39 Willows Compass ........................................................... 43 WS Dash ......................................................................... 41

CHILDCARE

Imprints Cares ................................................................ 57 YMCA.............................................................................. 33

CHURCHES

New Day Community Church ......................................... 71

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Kingery & Associates DDS............................................... 49 Salem Smiles.................................................................. 59 Vivid Dental.......................................................................3

EDUCATION

Calvary Day School ......................................................... 47 Forsyth Country Day School............................................ 17 Forsyth Tech Community College ................................... 21 Redeemer School ..............................................................5 Venture Club................................................................... 19

FINANCIAL

Cannon Wealth Management ........................................ 23 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ............................ 45 Marzano Capital Group................................................... 25 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union................................. 21 Truliant Federal Credit Union ............................ Back Cover Woodard & Company Asset Management Group........... 27

HEALTH & FITNESS

YMCA.............................................................................. 33

HOME

American Moving and Hauling ...................................... 65 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ............................ 45 NC Farm Bureau – Tim Moore......................................... 95 Phillips Ranson Team ..................................................... 51 Piedmont Sheet Metal.................................................... 55 State Farm – Will Wilkins................................................ 51 Stitches........................................................................... 79 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker............................................. 79 The Ginther Group.......................................................... 45 Weedman....................................................................... 63

MEDICAL

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist –

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine ..................................2 Clinical Neuromodulation Lab........................................ 23 Hillcrest Vision................................................................ 63 Lewisville Laser............................................................... 67 Lyndhurst........................................................................ 49 Novant Health – Orthopedics &

Sports Medicine Institute..............................................9 Novant Health Vein Specialists ...................................... 53 Penta .............................................................................. 27 WomanCare.................................................................... 57

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photo Artistry by Melinda............................................... 81

PROM

Hip Chics Formal Wear & Village Tuxedo........................ 11 Nitsa’s Prom Salon.......................................................... 13 Photo Artistry by Melinda............................................... 15

RADIO STATIONS

WBFJ............................................................................... 73 Mix 99.5 ......................................................................... 83 Q104.1 ........................................................................... 87

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ............................ 45 Phillips Ranson Team ..................................................... 51 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union................................. 21 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway ...................... 79 The Ginther Group.......................................................... 45 Truliant Federal Credit Union ............................ Back Cover

RESTAURANTS

Baked Just So ................................................................. 93 Be Kind Coffee................................................................ 93 Hakkachow Asian Eats .................................................... 93 Little Richard’s Smokehouse BBQ............................. 77, 93 MOJI Coffee.................................................................... 93 Mossy’s ........................................................................... 93 Nothing Bundt Cakes ..................................................... 93

RETAIL

Clemmons Bicycle .......................................................... 79 Hip Chics Formal Wear & Village Tuxedo........................ 11 McCall’s .......................................................................... 39 Nitsa’s Apparel................................................................ 13

SERVICE

City Lights Ministry......................................................... 47 Crossnore Communities for Children............................. 53 Hayworth-Miller Funeral Homes & Crematory ............... 55 Nu................................................................................... 67 Second Harvest Food Bank............................................. 99 The Resume Nerd ........................................................... 63

SUMMER CAMP

Venture Club................................................................... 19

UPCOMING EVENTS

Forsyth Family Kids’ Morning Out.................................. 61 Wake Forest Basketball................................................... 91

BECOME A MEAL MAKER

If you’re a parent, making sure your kids have the good nutrition Second Harvest they need is a serious business. We get it. Second Harvest Food Bank provides food resources to thousands of parents who sometimes need a little help putting food on the table.

Let’s face it: Hunger knows no season.

Making sure EVERYONE in our community has enough to eat is a daily priority. As this New Year begins, we invite your family to support this important work by becoming MealMakers - monthly supporters of the serious business of making sure that every child, every person in our community has the food they need - because EVERYONE DESERVES TO EAT.

MEaL MaKER SecondHarvestNWNC.org