WS Chronicle

JESS SCHNUR 

THE CHRONICLE 

Community Events 

This upcoming week, The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will be hosting volunteer opportunities and workshops available to members of the community. On the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, The Shepherd Center will be hosting a Caregiver Support Group to provide a safe space for caregivers of people living with dementia to develop a support system, explore ways of coping, and learn about resources.  

They will also be holding a three-session workshop, Retirement Reimagined, on May 13, 20, and 27, to help those with the process of planning and transitioning into their retirement. The session costs $40 and covers resource materials and refreshments.  

The Shepherd’s Center is also seeking volunteer drivers to assist older adults with transportation to and from doctors’ appointments and grocery trips. 

On every second and third Saturday, there will be volunteer clean-up efforts ongoing at the Happy Hill Cemetery from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Ninth to 12th graders are encouraged to help to get service hours, and volunteers are advised to wear sturdy shoes, bring gloves, and yard equipment. 

This upcoming Thursday, May 15, the Reynolda House of American Art will be hosting an event featuring works from The Hudson River School at 10 a.m. Organized by Emily Baker, the museum’s manager of community and academic learning, this educational session will teach attendees about The Hudson River School, a 19th-century artistic movement that emphasizes nature and landscape. Admission to the event is free, but prior registration is required. 

Arts and Entertainment 

Also on Thursday, the Winston-Salem Pops Chorus will be performing their “Give Our Regards to Old Broadway” concert at the Brown Auditorium of the Ardmore Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. 

On Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the second annual Blooming Together Arts Festival will be held at the Generations Center. The event is set to feature an international cooking demonstration, musical performances, multi-cultural dances, spoken word performances, and opportunities for hands-on activities. 

On Saturday, Reynolda will be offering an intimate look at their latest exhibition “Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth” from 1 – 2 p.m. Tickets are $25. 

Upcoming News 

This week, the Board of Education will be meeting this evening to cast a vote on Superintendent McManus’ budget proposal. The Chronicle will be reporting on the voting. 

On Wednesday, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Winston Lake to celebrate the unveiling of the Reach Center. 

Amidst the federal discussion of budget cuts, The Chronicle has spoken with local housing experts on how proposed cuts to HUD will affect our community. 

The Chronicle will also be highlighting the work of Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods at the end of the week, to share more about the positive impact they have made in our community over the years.