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Thursday News for May 22, 2025
Allergy Alert: Tree, Grass and Weed pollen ‘MODERATE’ range through the weekend.
https://www.forsyth.cc/EAP/pollen.aspx
It’s Graduation week for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Commencements happening TODAY (May 22)
East Forsyth: 8 a.m., LJVM Coliseum
Walkertown: 10 a.m., Fairgrounds Arena
Atkins: 12 p.m., LVJM Coliseum
Carver: 2:15 p.m., Fairgrounds Arena
Reagan: 4 p.m., LJVM Coliseum
North Forsyth: 6:15 p.m., Fairgrounds Arena
Reynolds: 8 p.m., LJVM Coliseum
https://www.wxii12.com/article/graduations-winston-salem-forsyth-county-schools/64833406?
Thrive! NCHE Homeschool Conference begins around 1pm this afternoon and continues through Saturday (May 22-24) in downtown Winston-Salem. https://www.nche.com/thrive/registration/
Reminder: The city of Winston-Salem is now using a digital payment system for on-street parking with the PayByPhone app. www.cityofws.org/900/Parking
Governor Stein urges state lawmakers to include more Helene aid in upcoming budget
A judge has cleared the way for attorneys to approach thousands of Winston-Salem residents about joining a class-action suit stemming from a fire that destroyed the Winston Weaver fertilizer plant back in 2022. Postcards will be mailed by the end of May to households and businesses within a one-mile radius of the now-cleared 8-acre site of the historic fire.The lawsuit seeks both compensatory damages (covering costs related to the fire) and punitive damages (which put a dollar figure on any negligence or misconduct by the company). https://journalnow.com/news/local/article_e0c56830-0595-4632-9b78-470c02bd7e11.html?utm
Gears and Guitars hosted by WS Cycling
Friday evening: Activities along 4th street in downtown WS.
Saturday: A full day of cycling at Bailey Park / Innovation Quarter in downtown Winston-Salem. Food Trucks. Lawn Chairs permitted. Expect road closures!
The event is FREE including the end of day concert with Switchfoot (9pm Sat nite).
Info: https://www.winstonsalemcycling.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gearsandguitars/
Experts suggest that we all need to get outside!
According to research, we need to spend about 67 minutes outside every day in order to feel “refreshed!” Most agreeing that spending time outdoors “relaxes” us, puts us in a better mood (66%), and helps clears our heads (64%). Amen!
www.audacy.com/987thespot/latest/people-need-to-spend-67-minutes-outside-to-feel-refreshed
Would you use a coupon on a first date (to save on a meal)??
A new survey reveals that over half (56%) of Americans surveyed think using a coupon on a first date is completely fine. A solid 60% of singles say they’re likely to date someone who regularly hunts for deals. https://studyfinds.org/is-it-ok-to-use-coupon-on-first-dates/
If you see (a) brother or sister in need and have the means to do something about it but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God’s love? It disappears. And you made it disappear. My dear children, let’s not just talk about love; let’s practice real love. 1 John 3:17-18 the Message
