🌱 Juvenile Shot Three Times + Motivating Males On The Move Program

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and humid. High: 90 Low: 73.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid. High: 92 Low: 71.

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

1. The Winston-Salem Police Department has reported that a juvenile victim was shot three times on Wednesday, Aug. 9. The incident occurred on Bridgton Place Drive. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the victim with three gunshot wounds to his upper torso. Investigators say the suspect may have been driving a small red passenger vehicle with damage around the trunk. Police are continuing to investigate, and anyone with information is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336) 773-7700. (Fox 8)
2. A new initiative from the Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking to educate boys about their health and how to make a positive impact in their communities. Motivating Males on the Move, or M3, is a program for boys aged 9-13 and provides resources and support on topics such as puberty, decision-making skills, and building healthy relationships. Program organizer and Men's Health Coordinator Stanley Howard explained that one of the program's goals is to connect young men with positive role models. To learn more about the program, you can reach Howard at (336) 703-3366 or Adolescent Health Coordinator Au'shonna Langley at (336) 703-3180. (WXII)
3. The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission is seeking project proposals from artists for public art installations in the city. Proposals may include 2D or 3D art, performance art, and more. There will be an in-person workshop for artists on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Delta Arts Center, and another in-person workshop on Thursday, Sep. 7 at 7:00 p.m. at INBTWN-Dose Artist Collective. The deadline for proposals is Sep. 25, and you can click here to learn more. (City of Winston-Salem, NC - Government via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Saturday, August 12

• Farmers Market At Simon's Community Garden (9:00 AM)
• Downtown Summer Music Series At Foothills Brewing (7:00 PM)

Sunday, August 13

• The Crown Adjustment: Writing Workshop Series At 1002 Brookstown Ave. (3:00 PM)
• A Bright New Day At Painting With A Twist (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Carla Simpson - also known as Crazy Carla - will take the stage at The Art of Laughter on Aug. 26 at 8:00 p.m. Simpson is a Winston-Salem native and seasoned stand-up comic. Click here to find tickets. (Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County via Facebook)
• Have you checked out the par course at Bowen Boulevard Park? This par course includes fitness equipment for pull-ups, dips, sit-ups, and more. (City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks via Facebook)
• Phone scams are everywhere — but did you know that 910 is the top area code for scam calls in North Carolina? Visit the link for more statistics on phone scams in North Carolina and across the United States. (BeenVerified)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— 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.