Dining Guide

Celebrating

BY MARTIE EMORY

While you and your family may have already made “shopping local” part of your personal mantra and daily routine, don’t forget the incredible local dining options within our community, and the reasons why eating locally grown food just makes sense!

Think of dining local as your favorite family meal with a down-to-Earth deliciousness you can’t get anywhere else. That local “goodness” is always a good idea – and an amazing boost to the community in so many ways.

Everyone deserves a break from the kitchen, and whether your taste buds prefer seriously spicy cuisine, a healthy, hearty salad or classic American fare such as steaks and burgers, visiting the many local restaurants in our area is a treat for the entire family. You’ll enjoy regionally sourced meats and vegetables, served with an unmistakable dash of warm hospitality. That equals quality family time while you’re also nourishing the local economy.

Even more than simply a wonderful meal in a relaxing setting, supporting a local restaurant carries an even deeper meaning for all our neighbors!

• Supporting locally grown food helps all our community farmers maintain their family business, and there’s no denying local produce is always your most flavorful choice!

• Buying from local growers means you know exactly where and how your food was grown: No questions about the quality of what’s on your plate, and produce grown close by is harvested nearer to its prime stage of ripeness. • Local food offerings are typically based on the seasons – with the added bonus of fresh fruits and vegetables – and creative, ever-changing menus that are based on what’s available seasonally. So, dining at your favorite local restaurant always means something new and different!

• Dining local means fresher ingredients all around – not just vegetables – but fresher eggs and meats. It also encourages sustainable agriculture.

• You are fostering a safer supply chain! Local food travels a significantly shorter distance to your neighborhood market, with overall less waste, less packaging and less fuel – improving the overall carbon footprint!

• Besides local farmers, supporting local bakers also sends profit right back into the community – and lands some incredibly delicious bread and baked goods on your family’s table.

• As the positive flow continues, the local eating establishments you and your family frequent also purchase local for everything they need to run their businesses. That can mean more jobs kept right here in our community.

• Expect the very best customer service from your local eateries, too. After all, they are your neighbors and friends and take your comfort and satisfaction very personally!

The bottom line: It’s time to make reservations!

EVENTS LOCAL

RED BIRD WRITERS WORKSHOP: SPRING ‘22 CLASSES

Times vary, Delurk Gallery, 207 West 6th Street. Two, seven-week workshops. Visit redbirdwriters.org for more details. In these seven-week classes, we’ll read and discuss each other’s work while receiving feedback, undertaking in-class writing activities and reading short assigned texts intended to highlight writing techniques and illuminate the writing process. This course will be tailored to the work of its participants and will explore strategies for brainstorming, writing and revising works in every genre. Cost: $225/person.

JUNE 4

ANNUAL KIDDO FISHING DERBY

9am-12pm. Please join us at Lake Coffey on Beech Mountain for the Annual Kiddo Fishing Derby for ages 12 and under (participants must bring their own bait and tackle). Free gift bag for all participants and prizes to be awarded. For more information, please call 828.387.3003, or visit beechrecreation.recdesk.com.

BEHIND THE SCENES OF A COUNTRY ESTATE

2-4pm, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Have you ever wondered what day-to-day life was like in the world’s largest bungalow? Bari Helms, director of library and archives, and Amber C. Albert, manager of community and academic learning, will provide a glimpse of the Reynolds family’s lifestyle and the estate workers who made it possible. Following the presentation, guests will tour spaces in the historic house that aren’t typically accessible to the public. Space is limited; advance registration is required. Cost: $20/person. reynolda.org/visit/calendar/behindthe-scenes-of-a-country-estate

TODDLER TREK

Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. Are you ready to take your toddler on an outdoor adventure? Join us for Toddler Treks where we will read a story, smell fresh herbs from the garden, investigate specimens up close from the natural world and explore the great outdoors. This program is donation based. Thank you for your support! Please register at eventbrite.com/o/ minglewood-farm-and-nature-preserve-17188338999.

JUNE 6

KIDS’ MORNING OUT

10am-11:30am; Jerry Long YMCA Picnic Shelter & Playground, 1150 South Peace Haven Road, Clemmons. Join us for a morning of outdoor fun at their amazing facility. We’ll have fun activities for the kids under the picnic shelter along with prize board drawings for the adults.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

5pm-until…Midtown Cafe and Dessertery, 151 South Stratford Road in W-S. Grab a friend, a neighbor, your sister, your mother, a co-worker and have a muchneeded Girls’ Night Out! Enjoy drink, appetizer, dinner and dessert specials. As always, each attendee receives four tickets for the fabulous prize board drawings!

JUNE 10-27

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 North Spruce Street in W-S. One of the most beloved musicals of all time! Set in Austria in 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. Cost: $1426/person. ltofws.org/sound-of-music

JUNE 11 & 18

YOUNG NATURALIST ALL-DAY CAMP (AGES 6-12)

10am-4pm, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road. Our Young Naturalists camp is budget-friendly and fun! Only $55 for a full day of fun exploring the farm, forest, creek and more! Ages 6-12. Register for one camp, or more than one. It’s only $275 for all five camps. The farm and forest are always changing and so are our programs; each camp will be uniquely different. minglewoodpreserve.org/camps

JUNE 12-JULY 30

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SUMMER EXPLORATION PROGRAM

Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road in W-S. The Wake Forest University Summer Exploration Program is a hands-on STEM learning experience that allows middle school students the opportunity to choose their own week-long, STEM-themed adventure. Day camp and overnight programs are available for students. Cost: $995-$1,500. exploration.summer.wfu.edu

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM

Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road in W-S. The Wake Forest University Summer Immersion Program is a series of week-long institutes that allow high school students to explore different career pathways and fields of study at Wake Forest University. Institutes are led by Wake Forest professors and professionals in various fields and students are mentored by Wake Forest undergraduate students. Cost: $1,500-$2,700. immersion.summer.wfu.edu

JUNE 17-18

REYNOLDA READ-ALOUD

10-10:30am, Reynolda House Museum of American

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

Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. For pre-readers (ages 2-5) accompanied by an adult, this themed storytime series includes stories, songs or fingerplay, and suggested activities to do at home. Younger siblings are welcome! reynolda.org/visit/calendar/reynolda-read-aloud

JUNE 18

BEECH MOUNTAIN RESORT 2022 SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: SHAKEY GRAVES WITH BENDIGO FLETCHER

5pm, Beech Mountain Resort. Beech Mountain Resort offers a great line-up of live music in the village and at their signature bar at the top of the mountain, ‘5506. Also, visitors can enjoy the Beech Alpen Inn’s Sunday Summer Concerts. From Memorial Day through Labor Day the Alpen Inn hosts free live music, featuring local bands, on their magnificent backyard lawn. beechmountainresort.com/2022-summerconcert-series

JUNE 20-AUGUST 12

TRIAD SPORTS MANAGEMENT (MULTI SPORTS SUMMER CAMP)

Rise Indoor Sports Facility, 419 Twins Way. Weekly camps for soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, speed and agility as well as baseball. Ages 5-12 years old. Please register: triadsportsmanagement.com.

JUNE 22

THE SOUND OF MUSIC – SING ALONG PERFORMANCE

7:30pm, Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 North Spruce Street in W-S. Here’s your chance to sing along to a live performance of The Sound of Music! Watch the show and feel free to chime in as the cast sings “Edelweiss,” “Do-Re-Me,” and “My Favorite Things”! Cost: $14-26/person. ltofws.org/soundof music

JUNE 25

OUTDOOR DISCOVERY LESSON

10-11:30am, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. To promote reading readiness and visual literacy, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their caregivers will explore the 1917 estate through activities that encourage dramatic play, music, movement and art-making, taking a work of art or item from Reynolda’s collection as a starting point. Advance registration is required. Cost: $20/person. reynolda.org/visit/calendar/outdoordiscovery lesson

FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP

Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road Westfield. Learn the basics of flower arranging; Margie will guide you through what it takes to create a beautiful, seasonal flower arrangement. Join us for a fun morning on the farm! Learn what it takes to create a beautiful, seasonal flower arrangement; from growing, cutting and processing your flowers to designing your arrangement. Everyone will enjoy a tour of Minglewood’s pollinator garden and create their own arrangement to take home. All materials are provided. eventbrite.com/o/minglewood-farm-and-naturepreserve-17188338999

Climb Out of the Darkness®

P C R T

Postpartum Resource Center of the Triad, in conjunction with Postpartum Support International holds first annual Climb Out of the Darkness ® in Lewisville to raise awareness of perinatal mental health disorders

When

Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 9 a.m. to noon

Where

Jack Warren Park 440 Lewisville Clemmons Rd. Lewisville, NC 27023

What

Climb Out of the Darkness® is the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders such as postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety, bipolar disorders, OCD and psychosis. As part of the Climb, survivors, friends, families and support professionals around the world climb, hike, or walk together at a local mountain or park to symbolize their collective rise out of the darkness. Participants raise funds for PRCT, a local nonprofit whose mission it is to support the mental health well-being of expecting and new parents, and Postpartum Support International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting pregnant and postpartum families around the world.

For more information

Visit http://www.postpartum.net/joinus/climbout, or contact local Climb Leader, Ashley Levers at 336.528.4922 or info@prctriad.com.

LOCAL EVENTS

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ACTIVITIES

Kaleideum...................................................................... 19 Salem Gymnastics & Swim ............................................. 39 The Little Theatre............................................................. 39 YMCA.............................................................................. 41

BAKERY/CONFECTIONS

Anna Bakes Cookies........................................................ 95 Baked Just So ................................................................. 95 Be Kind Coffee................................................................ 95

BEAUTY / STYLING

Lewisville Laser............................................................... 61 Lyndhurst Medical Spa ................................................... 27 Paparazzi Hair Salon....................................................... 15

CHILDCARE

YMCA.............................................................................. 41

CHURCHES

New Day Community Church ......................................... 77

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Salem Smiles.................................................................. 55 Vivid Dental.......................................................................7

EDUCATION

Calvary Day School ......................................................... 55 Forsyth Country Day School............................................ 39 YMCA.............................................................................. 41

FINANCIAL

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ............................ 25 Marzano Capital Group......................................................9 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union................................. 47 Truliant Federal Credit Union ............................ Back Cover Woodard & Company Asset Management Group........... 23

HEALTH & FITNESS

YMCA.............................................................................. 41

HOME

American Moving and Hauling ...................................... 43 Bath Tune-Up.................................................................. 13 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ............................ 25 Head Realty Group ............................................................5 ICON Custom Builders.................................................... 23 Kitchen Tune-Up ............................................................. 31 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union................................. 47 Piedmont Sheet Metal.................................................... 37 S & K Cleaning................................................................ 67 Stitches........................................................................... 73 Stokes Insurance Group.................................................. 61 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker............................................. 67 Weedman....................................................................... 25 Zirrus .................................................................................3

MEDICAL

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist....................................2 Hillcrest Vision................................................................ 59 Lewisville Laser............................................................... 61 Lyndhurst........................................................................ 27 Novant Health – Orthopedics &

Sports Medicine Institute........................................... 11 Novant Health Vein Specialists ...................................... 29 WomanCare.................................................................... 31

PHOTOGRAPHY

JEJ Photos ...................................................................... 71 Micah Brown Media ....................................................... 91 Photo Artistry by Melinda............................................... 73

RADIO STATIONS

WBFJ............................................................................... 79 Mix 99.5 ......................................................................... 65 Q104.1 ........................................................................... 93

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp ............................ 25 Head Realty Group ............................................................5 ICON Custom Builders.................................................... 23 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union................................. 47 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway ...................... 67 Truliant Federal Credit Union ............................ Back Cover

RESTAURANTS

Baked Just So ................................................................. 95 Be Kind Coffee................................................................ 95 Black Mountain Chocolate Bar ....................................... 95 Hakkachow Asian Eats .................................................... 95 Little Richard’s Smokehouse BBQ............................. 45, 95 Mossy’s ........................................................................... 95 Nothing Bundt Cakes ..................................................... 93

RETAIL

Clemmons Bicycle .......................................................... 67 Hip Chics Boutique......................................................... 37

SERVICE

City Lights Ministry......................................................... 47 Crossnore Communities for Children............................. 45 Goin Postal ..................................................................... 59 Second Harvest Food Bank............................................. 20 The Pregnancy Network.................................................. 53 The Resume Nerd ........................................................... 59 Zirrus .................................................................................3

SUMMER CAMP

Mission 2:10 – City Lights Summer Camp ..................... 47 Mixxer Community Makerspace..................................... 17 Rise Indoor Sports .......................................................... 27 Salem Gymnastics & Swim ............................................. 39 Summer Exploration Academy – The YMCA.................... 41

UPCOMING EVENTS

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