🌱 City To Get Federal Housing Grant + River Run Film Festival

Hello, everybody! It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 51.
• Thursday: Warm with plenty of sun. High: 80 Low: 52.

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

1. The City of Winston-Salem is planning to receive $5 million in federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to go toward housing construction costs. The supplemental grants were announced on Tuesday, and Winston-Salem was the only city in North Carolina to receive the federal grant. City officials said that the grant money is intended to help offset construction costs related to supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
2. The River Run International Film Festival is returning to Winston-Salem this week starting Thursday, Apr. 13, and will run through Saturday, Apr. 22. The 10-day festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is considered to be one of the fastest-growing regional film festivals in the country. Visit Winston-Salem President Richard Geiger said of the festival, "River Run just continues to elevate the profile of Winston-Salem as a community rich in art, culture, theater, and festival life." (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
3. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is looking for parents and guardians of students in the district to serve as volunteers on the new Superintendent's Parent and Guardian Advisory Council. Superintendent Tricia McManus said of the new initiative, "This diverse group representing all parts of our city and county will meet quarterly to discuss issues that impact our students and allow you to participate in the decision-making process." The 50 volunteers will serve for one year starting in mid-May, and applications are currently open online through Apr. 14. (WFDD)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Wednesday, April 12

• Book Club At Miller Park Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Fun Fitness At Sprague Street Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Pre-K Art 101 At Polo Park Community Center (10:00 AM)

Thursday, April 13

• Movement & Memory At Brown And Douglas Neighborhood Center (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters! If you need a little help in your search, take a look at some of these newly-listed homes in and around the Winston-Salem area. (Subscription: Winston-Salem Journal)
• Happy National Pet Week! In honor of the week, the Forsyth Humane Society would like to spotlight its hard-working staff and their pets. Check out the photos at the link. (Forsyth Humane Society via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this year's Piedmont Earth Day Fair! The event will take place on Saturday, Apr. 22 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Cobblestone Farmers Market via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.