🌱 Self-Defense Classes For Women + Forsyth Co. Teen Advisory Board

Hello all. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter, full of all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun. High: 81 Low: 57.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 81 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories in Winston-Salem today:

1. The Winston-Salem police are once again partnering with a local self-defense studio to offer free classes for women in the area. The class will take place on Oct. 14 at the R&D Academy of Self-Defense, with officers exploring additional dates. At the event, officers will give a talk about awareness, followed by instructors demonstrating how women can defend themselves in a variety of situations. (CBS17.com)
2. A Winston-Salem woman is now facing charges for shooting her boyfriend during an argument that occurred early Saturday morning. According to police reports, the 31-year-old suspect fired two rounds, the first of which struck a glass door, and the second hit her boyfriend in his shoulder. The suspect is now charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, injury to real property, and discharging a firearm in the city, and is currently being held in jail without bond. (WRAL News)
3. The Forsyth County Public Library is seeking teens interested in joining the Teen Advisory Board. Children aged 12-18 who join the Advisory Board will meet virtually once a month, beginning on today, Oct. 3, to discuss ways the library can improve its teen programs and services. Application materials are available at your local library branch, or you can email [email protected] for more information. (Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Tuesday, October 3

• Sweet Treats At Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center (10:00 AM)
• International And Intergenerational Conversational English Improvement Group At Trinity United Methodist Church (4:00 PM)
• Guided Paddle On Salem Lake At Salem Lake Marina (4:00 PM)

Wednesday, October 4

• Learn to Play Pickleball At Carl H. Russell Community Center (9:00 AM)
• Laser Special At Kaleideum (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The cult classic "Rocky Horror Picture Show" is back at the Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance, with performances running Oct. 26-30. This participatory classic melds B-movie, sci-fi, and horror genres with a rock’n’roll score, creating an unforgettable audience experience. Get your tickets online today. (Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance via Facebook)
• Looking to adopt a furry friend? The Forsyth Humane Society's annual "Empty the Shelter" event returns from Oct. 1-15. During the event, all adoptions are priced at $50. Click the link for more info. (Forsyth Humane Society via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.