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SUMMARY:Rooted & Rising: 3rd Annual Thriving Together Convening
DESCRIPTION:We are glad to report that our 2025 Annual Convening is sold out! If you don’t have a ticket and want to attend\, please plan to arrive a few minutes early and there is a good chance there will be a spot for you as there are always folks who register but can’t make it.\nJoin us for Rooted & Rising: Being a Better Ancestor! \nCome together for a transformative day of connection\, visioning\, and collective action at the Anderson Center at Winston-Salem State University. Our annual convening unites organizers\, advocates\, partners\, and changemakers from across Forsyth County to reflect on progress\, lift up community voices\, and explore bold strategies for a thriving future—All People. All Places. No Exceptions. \nThis year\, we’ll focus on grounding ourselves in our shared roots while rising together to build equitable\, just\, and thriving communities. Expect inspiring conversations\, collaborative sessions\, and opportunities to co-create the change we want to see. \nKeynote Address: Dr. Somava Saha\, Executive Lead – WE in the World \nDr. Saha will invite us to root deeply in our shared humanity while rising together toward justice\, joy\, and the legacy of becoming better ancestors. \nFireside Chat: Dr. Somava Saha & Adam Linker\, Vice President of Programs – Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust \nAn organic\, heart-forward conversation exploring hope and resistance\, and how we build systems that advance health\, economic mobility\, and belonging for generations to come.
URL:https://thrivingtogetherforsyth.org/event/thriving-together-annual-convening/
LOCATION:Anderson Center @ WSSU\, 1545 Reynolds Park Rd\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Belonging & Civic Muscle,Humane Housing,Lifelong Learning,Meaningful Work & Wealth,Reliable Transportation,Thriving Natural World,Thriving Together
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SUMMARY:Local Environmental Justice Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join Piedmont Environmental Alliance and Bookmarks for an informative and engaging panel conversation on Environmental Justice on August 20th from 6-7PM at the Forsyth County Central Library. \nWhat is environmental justice and how does it show up in the Triad? We’ll hear from experts from different backgrounds\, including community organizing\, public health\, and research. \nThis event is part of Bookmarks’ Books with Purpose program to unite the community in dialogue around one central theme. This year’s Book With Purpose selection is The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee \nLearn more about this program and event here.
URL:https://thrivingtogetherforsyth.org/event/local-environmental-justice-panel/
LOCATION:Forsyth County Central Library\, 660 W 5th Street\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic Needs for Health & Safety,Community Events,Thriving Natural World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T113000
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SUMMARY:Book With Purpose Event: Mapping Prejudice in Forsyth County
DESCRIPTION:Bookmarks and Spatial Justice Studio invite you to participate in an interactive and engaging workshop\, Mapping Prejudice in Forsyth County\, to learn about the consequences of restrictive covenants on housing patterns in our community. Participants will need access to their cellphone or personal computer to apply analytical and digital tools from the workshop to identify present-day patterns of discriminatory housing practices. \nThanks to generous support from the Winston-Salem Foundation\, the first 50 registrants for this event will receive a free boxed lunch. \nThis is a free event\, with registration required to receive a boxed lunch. Attendees can choose from a vegetarian option\, turkey\, ham\, or select the no lunch option. \nThis community event is part of the Bookmarks Book With Purpose program\, which aims to unite the community in dialogue around one central theme. This year’s book selection is The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee. Attendees can receive a free copy of the book at the event\, or from the Bookmarks Bookstore at any time. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://thrivingtogetherforsyth.org/event/book-with-purpose-event-mapping-prejudice-in-forsyth-county/
LOCATION:Forsyth County Central Library\, 660 W 5th Street\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic Needs for Health & Safety,Community Events,Humane Housing,Thriving Natural World
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SUMMARY:Elective Pay (“Direct Pay”) Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Winston-Salem with the Town of Davidson and the City of Greensboro for an informative roundtable on Elective Pay\, also known as Direct Pay\, in collaboration with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance. \nElective Pay is a federal mechanism that enables tax-exempt entities—including municipalities\, public school districts\, nonprofit organizations\, and houses of worship—to receive direct cash payments equivalent to clean energy tax credits. This allows eligible organizations to recover a portion of project costs related to clean energy investments\, such as solar power systems\, geothermal installations\, electric vehicle (EV) purchases\, and EV charging infrastructure.Many organizations that have implemented clean energy solutions are now preparing to file a federal tax return in order to access these incentives. This session will explain the Elective Pay process\, provide tools and resources for filing successfully\, share best practices for planning future clean energy projects\, and highlight eligible projects completed or planned in 2025.“This roundtable is a great opportunity for municipalities\, schools\, nonprofits\, and faith-based institutions to maximize their project impact and sustainability efforts\,” said Dr. S. Shree Dorestant\, City of Greensboro chief sustainability officer. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://thrivingtogetherforsyth.org/event/elective-pay-roundtable/
LOCATION:Bryce A Stuart Building\, 100 E 1st St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Thriving Natural World
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SUMMARY:Regular Meeting of the City Council FY 2025-26 Budget Adoption
DESCRIPTION:City Council is scheduled to vote on the final FY 2025–26 budget. If adopted\, the budget will go into effect on July 1\, 2025. This meeting marks the conclusion of the city’s annual budget process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEE ALL UPCOMING BUDGET-FOCUSED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HERE \nLEARN MORE ABOUT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HERE
URL:https://thrivingtogetherforsyth.org/event/regular-meeting-of-the-city-council-fy-2025-26-budget-adoption/
LOCATION:Winston-Salem City Council\, 101 N Main St STE 230\, Winston-Salem\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic Needs for Health & Safety,Belonging & Civic Muscle,Community Events,Humane Housing,Lifelong Learning,Meaningful Work & Wealth,Reliable Transportation,Thriving Natural World
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SUMMARY:Green Home Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore Sustainable Houses & Gardens in Winston-Salem with Piedmont Environmental Alliance on June 7th from 11AM to 2PM. Enjoy a self-guided tour of local houses and properties with sustainable elements like native landscaping\, solar energy\, compost and rain barrel systems\, and more! \nTicketholders have the opportunity to connect with homeowners and learn first steps to making green improvements in their homes. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://thrivingtogetherforsyth.org/event/green-home-tour/
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CATEGORIES:Community Events,Humane Housing,Thriving Natural World
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SUMMARY:Board of Commissioners Meeting: Budget Adoption
DESCRIPTION:This is a special Board of Commissioners’ meeting  to consider budget adoption for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. \nMeetings will be held at the Forsyth County Government Center\, 201 N. Chestnut St. They are televised live and live streamed on WSTV and are live streamed on the County Commissioners’ Meetings webpage along with the County’s Facebook and YouTube accounts. The proposed budget will be available for review in the County Commissioners’ Office at the Government Center\, on the Budget Department webpage\, and copies will also be distributed to County libraries. \nIf the budget isn’t adopted by the commissioners on June 5\, the commissioners will consider it at a later meeting in June\, but prior to June 30\, as required by state statutes. \nVIEW COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETINGS
URL:https://thrivingtogetherforsyth.org/event/board-of-commissioners-meeting-budget-adoption/
LOCATION:Forsyth County Government Center\, 201 N. Chestnut St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic Needs for Health & Safety,Belonging & Civic Muscle,Community Events,Humane Housing,Lifelong Learning,Meaningful Work & Wealth,Reliable Transportation,Thriving Natural World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T200000
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SUMMARY:Regular Meeting of the City Council Budget Public Hearing
DESCRIPTION:This meeting includes a formal public hearing on the proposed City of Winston-Salem FY 2025–26 budget. Community members can listen to the presentation and share comments before the final vote later in June. \nSEE ALL UPCOMING BUDGET-FOCUSED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HERE \nLEARN MORE ABOUT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HERE
URL:https://thrivingtogetherforsyth.org/event/regular-meeting-of-the-city-council-budget-public-hearing/
LOCATION:Winston-Salem City Council\, 101 N Main St STE 230\, Winston-Salem\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Basic Needs for Health & Safety,Belonging & Civic Muscle,Community Events,Humane Housing,Lifelong Learning,Meaningful Work & Wealth,Reliable Transportation,Thriving Natural World
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