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Good Neighbor Day returns to Joyner Park Saturday
Good Neighbor Day (GND) returns to E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Saturday, Sept. 16, from 1-4 p.m.
Presented by the Human Relations Council (HRC), Good Neighbor Day (GND) is an annual event that assembles Wake Forest residents from all walks of life for a day of free food, fun, and family entertainment. By bringing together a mix of cultures, music, ages, and ethnicities, GND celebrates diversity and promotes goodwill among all Wake Forest citizens.
Saturday’s event promises something for everyone, including free hotdogs, kids’ activities, Wake Forest Police and Fire Department vehicle displays, and a DJ, along with cheer and dance team performances. In addition, the Wake Forest Lions Club will offer free eye exams for children and free reading glasses, while the Wake Forest Woman’s Club will host a children’s art activity.
A special part of this year's GND will be the presentation of the "Good Neighbor of the Year" Award. The honor will be presented to a local youth and adult who consistently demonstrate an unfailing commitment to preserving, maintaining, and improving the quality of life in their neighborhood and community. The Good Neighbor of the Year Award presentations will take place on the Joyner Park Amphitheater stage around 2:45 p.m.
Good Neighbor Day and Rosh Hashanah
Introduced by the Human Relations Council in 2006, Good Neighbor Day is an annual event traditionally scheduled on the third Saturday in September. Unfortunately, this year's event coincides with Rosh Hashanah - one of the most important holidays for Jewish people in our community and around the world.
Rosh Hashanah, which translates from Hebrew to mean “the head of the year,” is one of Judaism's holiest days. The two-day celebration marks the start of the Jewish New Year.
Based on the Hebrew calendar, Rosh Hashanah begins on the first day of the seventh month, so this year’s celebration begins today at sunset (Friday, Sept. 15, 2023) and continues through sundown on Sunday, Sept. 17. Although the exact date varies every year, it is usually in September or October.
The Town of Wake Forest and the Human Relations Council regret that this year's Good Neighbor Day conflicts with Rosh Hashanah and sincerely apologize to our Jewish residents - many of whom have kindly reached out to express their concerns and educate us about this time of inner renewal and divine atonement.
In the future, should these events again coincide, we will reschedule Good Neighbor Day.
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Mark your calendar for the Tree Trail Trek, Saturday, Sept. 23, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and the Neuse River Hawks Conservationists (NRHC) are partnering to commemorate the “Year of the Trail” by hosting the event from 8 a.m.-noon.
The event will feature NRHC volunteers stationed at 20 different trees along the trails at Joyner Park sharing information and answering questions about a variety of native trees and their value to wildlife, including Water Hickory, Southern Magnolia, Loblolly Pine, Sassafras, Pecan, Tulip Poplar, and Longleaf Pine.
Designed to encourage physical activity and engage individuals and families in an outdoor adventure that fosters a meaningful connection to Joyner Park’s natural environment, the Tree Trail Trek is free, and no registration is required. Anyone interested in participating should begin at the kiosk adjacent to the entrance to the Joyner Park parking lot and follow the directional signs.
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You’re invited to participate in our Public Art Selfie Contest
The Public Art Commission is promoting the October 7 Community Celebration of the Arts and raising awareness about Wake Forest’s amazing array of public art by hosting a Public Art Selfie Contest.
Through Thursday, Oct. 5, Wake Forest residents and families are invited to take selfies in front of works of public art, then share their photos through the online form on the Town website.
Each week, we’ll post on the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre and Town of Wake Forest Facebook pages the pictures we’ve received that week and upload them to our online photo gallery. The submitted photos will also be included in a photo slideshow unveiled during the Community Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 7. Everyone who enters the contest will be entered in a prize drawing for “Downtown Dollars” during the event. Please note: You do not have to be present to win.
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Raleigh Water schedules closure Monday along South White Street
Raleigh Water is scheduled to close the portion of South White Street from East Owen Avenue to East Jones Avenue Monday, Sept. 18, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The closure is necessary to allow crews to install two water services.
Water and sewer service in the area will not be affected.
A signed detour will be in place directing traffic around the work area. Delays are expected, so motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and use an alternate route. For more information, contact Raleigh Water’s Edward Pulley at 919-795-6375.
The Town of Wake Forest offers an interactive map that gives residents a user-friendly and convenient way to view local road closures and restrictions. The Traffic Alerts Map allows visitors to point and click on current road and lane closures throughout Wake Forest. Motorists are encouraged to use the information to help plan their route and move safely through work areas.
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The Town of Wake Forest is again making it easy for residents to keep track of popular Town events with its new 14-month wall calendar. Now available in the lobby of Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and online, the free calendar offers a comprehensive listing of Town events scheduled between November 2023 and December 2024, along with the various holidays the Town will observe during that period.
The calendar is filled with dozens of photos featuring area residents enjoying local festivities ranging from Friday Night on White and the annual Easter Egg Hunt to the Independence Day Celebration and Lighting of Wake Forest – plus everything in between.
Town staff will distribute the calendars while they last at upcoming community events, including Saturday’s Good Neighbor Day. In addition to Town Hall, calendars will soon be available at other Town facilities and Wake Forest locations, including Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road; the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.; Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., and Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave. – just to name a few.
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Sunday's the deadline to complete South Main Street Corridor Study survey
The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of conducting a study to evaluate the access and mobility of the South Main Street corridor. The initiative will also recommend ways to improve the safety, comfort, access, and multimodal mobility for everyone that uses the corridor, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Citizen input is the cornerstone of the South Main Street Corridor Study. Residents and businesses are invited to visit Engage Wake Forest and complete their respective online survey. Residents and businesses are also invited to use the online mapping survey to identify issues and opportunities along the South Main Street corridor. The surveys take less than 10 minutes to complete and will be available through Sunday, Sept. 17.
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Community Survey #2 available through Monday
In June the PRCR Department and PRCR Advisory Board introduced a campaign to raise awareness about the PRCR Master Plan Update and encourage community participation in the process. Play It Forward Wake Forest invites Wake Forest residents, visitors, and stakeholders to provide input and support in the continuous effort to enhance and expand recreation opportunities for our growing community.
Most recently updated in 2015, the PRCR Master Plan reflects Wake Forest’s vision of a vibrant community that responds to the needs and desires of residents and visitors for fun, healthy, exciting, and diverse recreational activities.
Community Survey #2
Citizen input is the cornerstone of the “Play It Forward” initiative, so we want to hear from you. Residents, visitors, and stakeholders are invited to visit Engage Wake Forest and complete Community Survey #2 to help us better understand ways we can enhance and improve our existing parks.
The survey is available through Monday, Sept. 18, and takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
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NCFST launches pay-what-you-can mobile market
The Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST) is partnering with Ripe for Revival to offer a monthly mobile grocery store on the second Thursday of each month from 3-5 p.m. across from the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave. Offering fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy from local and regional farmers on a pay-what-you-can scale, the NCFST Mobile Market made its inaugural debut Thursday, Sept. 14. It will return on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Ripe for Revival utilizes its network of farmer and food industry relationships to narrow the gap between farm excess and food access. The company purchases “retired” city or school buses, renovates them to include refrigerators and freezers, and transforms them into Mobile Markets that can drive into communities impacted by food insecurity.
The pay-what-you-can mobile market aims to make fresh and local produce, proteins, dairy, eggs, and other food products accessible and affordable to all, regardless of their budget. When shopping, there are some limits on the amount of protein, dairy and eggs a consumer can purchase, but no limits on produce. Shoppers can pay any portion of the suggested total at the checkout. Both cash and card payments are accepted - but no checks.
Suggested prices for the food featured on the mobile market are subsidized by donations and community partners, and average about 25 percent less than retail grocery store retail prices.
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Today's the deadline for ETJ residents to apply to Planning Board
The Town of Wake Forest is inviting residents who live in Wake Forest’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to apply for a single vacancy on the Planning Board through Friday, Sept. 15.
Wake Forest has been attempting to fill the ETJ Planning Board vacancy since June. During that time, several people have applied that do not reside in the Town’s ETJ. In response, Wake Forest created an online ETJ Address Look Up that makes it easy for residents to determine whether they live in the Town’s ETJ. Hint: If you enter your address and it appears in one of the lime green areas, then you live in the ETJ.
Both the ETJ Address Look Up and the online advisory board application are available on the Town website.
Anyone without computer access is invited to access them by using a computer kiosk in the lobby of Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. Hard copies of the advisory board application are available upon request by contacting Deputy Town Clerk Ella Dowtin at 919-435-9436.
Planning Board candidates will be introduced to the Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The BOC will also announce its appointment to the Planning Board during this meeting, and the new term will commence immediately.
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“Spirits of Wake Forest” ghost walks return to downtown Wake Forest September 28-October 28, tickets now on sale
If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the Spirits of Wake Forest ghost walk in downtown Wake Forest.
Presented by Wake Forest Downtown (WFD), Inc., in partnership with Firebox Theatre Company, these tours will be offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, from September 28 through October 28, according to the following schedule:
- Thursdays & Fridays - 6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.
- Saturdays - 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 each and go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 5, at noon. Please note: Tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable and must be purchased in advance. Tours will take place rain or shine. Tours are recommended for ages 8 and up, but younger children are welcome at their parents’ discretion. Any attendees under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Downtown Wake Forest’s buildings and sidewalks have seen well over 100 years of history, and they have some spooky stories to tell! Join WFD, Inc. and Firebox Theatre Company’s incredible cast of storytellers to learn about the tragic train wrecks, frightening folklore, and restless spirits that make up just a small piece of downtown’s haunted history.
Lasting approximately one hour and 15 minutes, each ghost tour will take place in Historic Downtown Wake Forest’s business district, primarily along South White Street. Tour groups will meet outside Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and the ghost walks will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Tours are within the business district only and will not include private residences.
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51st Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony to honor Albert Taylor Moore October 2
The Town of Wake Forest and several local veterans’ organizations will conclude this year's monthly flag-raising ceremonies on Monday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. in Town Hall's Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St.
The 51st Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony will honor Albert Taylor Moore who served our nation in the US Marine Corps.
Friends and family have been invited to participate in the ceremony, which will include patriotic songs, special remarks, a memorial wreath laying and the ceremonial flag-raising. After raising the American flag, the Wake Forest Fire Department Honor Guard will raise the US Marine Corps service flag. Both flags will fly in Centennial Plaza throughout October.
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Youth Basketball registration continues
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is offering Youth Basketball League registration for boys and girls ages 5-17 according to the following schedule:
- September 1-7 - Wake Forest residents only
- September 8-21 - Wake Forest residents & non-Wake Forest residents
- September 22-30 - Late registration, including a $15 late fee
Online registration is now available. Anyone without computer access is invited to register by using the computer kiosks in the lobby of Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
The registration fee is $60 for residents who live within the Wake Forest corporate limits and $100 for anyone who lives outside the town’s corporate limits. Again, late registration will be offered September 22-30 but includes an additional $15 fee.
New participants will be required to provide a birth certificate. A participant’s eligibility is determined by his or her age on December 31, 2023.
Team practices will begin in late October and games will be played from December through February. For more information, contact Recreation Specialist KP Kilpatrick at 919-435-9457.
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The PRCR Department will share updates on the Holding Park Inclusive Playground, currently under construction at 133 W. Owen Ave., and offer area residents the opportunity to ask questions about the facility during special “Talk With Me Tuesday” online meetings Tuesday, Sept. 26, at noon and 6 p.m.
Hosted by PRCR Director Ruben Wall, Specialized Programs & Inclusion Specialist Olivia Atkinson, and Parks & Recreation Maintenance Manager Randy Hoyle, the online sessions will include an update on construction (now scheduled for completion in December) and an overview of the facility layout and fencing.
“We recognize that our community is excited about the inclusive park and understand that some have expressed concerns about the proposed layout and fencing,” said Wall. “We are hosting these online meetings to give residents a chance to get answers to their questions.”
Advance registration for the September 26 sessions is required. Registrants will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance. Several days prior to the online sessions, registrants will receive an email with information about joining the session.
The concept for the September 26 meetings is based on Atkinson’s weekly “Talk With Me Tuesdays” program which offers a forum for residents and disability advocates to share their ideas about community needs, programming opportunities, and disability networking. For more information, email Olivia Atkinson.
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Board of Commissioners Candidate’s Forum September 27
The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee will host an informative and interactive Board of Commissioners Candidate’s Forum Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
The six candidates vying for three seats on the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will be present, including Tom Ballman, Ben Clapsaddle, Faith Cross, Joe Kimray, Jim Thompson, and Adam Wright.
The Board of Commissioners forum will occur from 6-7:15 p.m., followed by an interactive “meet and greet” with all the candidates from 7:15-8 p.m.
This year's forum will offer candidates the chance to answer questions relevant to their professional resumes and provide an opportunity for rebuttal.
The event is free and open to the public. Seats will be filled on a first-come basis.
Wake Forest residents who are unable to attend the forum can watch a rebroadcast of the event on Wake Forest TV 10 (WFTV 10) or on the Town website. Beginning Friday, Sept. 29, the unedited forum will be rebroadcast daily through Election Day on WFTV 10 at 8 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. The 2023 Candidate’s Forum is the only forum that will be aired this year on WFTV 10.
Election Day in Wake Forest is Tuesday, Nov. 7, and polls will be open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. You will be required to show an ID to vote.
There is no early voting in Wake Forest this year for the November 7 election.
The Town of Wake Forest is sharing this information as a courtesy. For more information, email Chamber of Commerce President Liz Simpers.
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Wake Forest Sustainability 101 begins September 27, online registration continues
The Town of Wake Forest is introducing a free education series for residents interested in learning how to reduce their environmental footprint. Offered by Sustainability Coordinator Jeanette Johnson, Wake Forest Sustainability 101, is comprised of six classes on topics ranging from composting and recycling to combating litter and creating household food circularity.
The sessions get underway Wednesday, Sept. 27, with “Composting 101.” Geared for homeowners and led by a Wake County Master Gardner, the workshop will offer the basics on composting and explain how to compost in your own backyard.
Future sessions will include Recycle Right (November 15); Understanding Waste (January 31); Earth Day Education (March 20); Communities Combating Litter (May 22); and Creating Household Food Circularity (July 24).
Free and open to the public, each class is scheduled from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Public Works Operations Center, 234 Friendship Chapel Road, or Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
Online registration is open to the first 20 people to register for each class. Please note: Registrants may enroll in one or more classes and are not required to sign up for the entire series.
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Registration continues through September for 3rd Annual Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament, October 6-8
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and the Wake Forest Pickleball Club will host the Wake Forest 3rd Annual Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament Friday-Sunday, Oct. 6-8, at the Flaherty Park Tennis Complex, 1226 N. White St.
The entry fee is $45 per player, plus $10 for each additional event. Tournament proceeds will be used to make improvements to the Flaherty Park Pickleball Courts.
Complete tournament details, including registration information, are available on the Town of Wake Forest website. The registration deadline is Friday, Sept 30. Everyone who registers by 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, will receive a T-shirt. No registrations will be accepted on the day of the tournament.
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, email Sandy Brasseale.
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National Night Out October 2
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is encouraging area residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, and homeowners’ associations to show their support for police-community crime prevention partnerships by participating in Wake Forest’s National Night Out (NNO) on Monday, Oct. 2.
This year's event will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road.
NNO promises something for everyone, including a DJ, games, food, special prize drawings, and fire, police, and EMS vehicle displays, along with a variety of booths highlighting crime prevention and safety.
Wake Forest Police officers will be on hand distributing information on topics such as vehicle security, home security, and personal safety. The police department will also offer a K-9 demonstration, D.A.R.E. presentation, and information on Neighborhood Watch, Special Olympics, and more.
Although NNO is offered nationally on the first Tuesday in August, the WFPD schedules its event each year on the first Monday in October to take advantage of cooler temperatures.
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NC Attorney General Josh Stein to headline “Senior Scam Jam” October 3
NC Attorney General Josh Stein and NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall will headline a distinguished panel of presenters at the “Seniors at Risk: 21st Century Scam Threats, Preventions & Solutions” on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Also known as “Senior Scam Jam,” the event is scheduled from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
Sponsored by the Wake Forest Senior Information Networking Group (SING), Friends of the Northern Wake Senior Center, Brookdale Senior Living, and the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, this free, public workshop will feature several prominent experts discussing useful ways attendees can protect themselves, clients, and loved ones from financial, technological, and other types of fraud that typically impact senior adults.
In addition to Stein and Marshall, other featured speakers will include Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones and Wake Forest SING President Kathy Uveges, along with representatives from the NC Department of Insurance and the Wake Forest Police Department. Among the topics they will discuss are healthcare fraud, marketing schemes, sweepstakes, lottery and internet scams, and many more.
Attendees are welcome to come for all or part of the information sessions.
The “Senior Scam Jam” is free, and a light breakfast will be provided. For more information, email Renaissance Centre Specialist Debra Horton.
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Town of Wake Forest Job Fair October 11
If you want to build a career where you make a difference every day, then the Town of Wake Forest wants you to join its team.
Wake Forest will share
information with interested jobseekers during a Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 11,
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
Several Town departments will be represented, including Police, Public Works, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources - just to name a few.
The job fair will focus on open full- and part-time positions, so attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume.
The Town of Wake Forest provides competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. If you’re interested in growing a career and serving your community, then consider becoming part of our team.
For more information, email Benefits & Compensation Manager Mitzi Franklin.
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Mental Wellness & Self Care Fair October 21
The Town of Wake Forest and several community partners will host a Mental Wellness & Self Care Fair Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1-4 p.m., at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
Free and open to the public, the event is designed to raise awareness about mental wellness and share information about programs, services, and resources available to loved ones who may be suffering from untreated or undertreated mental illness.
Led by Commissioner Nick Sliwinski, the fair will feature presentations on a variety of topics by experts from several local mental health organizations. Several vendors will also be onsite from organizations, agencies, and non-profits that provide services in the areas of mental health, health care, social services, and more.
This event is open to all – whether you need help or want to know how to support those who do.
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Halloween Boo Bash October 26 at Joyner Park
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host the 2023 Halloween Boo Bash Thursday, Oct. 26, from 4:30-7 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.
The Halloween Boo Bash is a free, family-oriented festival for children ages 12 and younger. This year's festivities will include a variety of ghostly games and activities, and free pumpkin giveaways - while supplies last. Costumes are optional, but best costumes may be featured on the Town website and social media pages.
Halloween is (always) October 31
On a related note, the Town of Wake Forest often receives inquiries concerning when families should go trick-or-treating. Since Halloween is always October 31, that’s the day the Town encourages families to go door-to-door in costumes for candy and fun – regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. The Wake Forest Police Department also recommends that little ghosts and goblins trick-or-treat between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m.
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Free Paper Shredding Event November 13
The Town of Wake Forest and Skylift Garage Doors will co-sponsor a drive-thru paper shredding event on Monday, Nov. 13, from noon-4 p.m. – or until the two paper shredding trucks are full. Free and open to the public, the shred event will take place rain or shine in the parking lot of Flaherty Park, 1226 N. White St.
The occasion will offer area residents and businesses the opportunity to protect themselves from identity theft and dispose of confidential documents in an environmentally responsible manner.
All paper will be shredded on-site, then recycled. Participants are urged to help reduce contamination by removing all non-paper materials in advance, such as plastic binders, plastic folders, and metal tabs. In addition, items that can damage the equipment will not be accepted, such as wet or moist paper, hanging file folders, books (hardback or paperback), credit cards, photographs, film, DVDs, and other metals (other than staples or paper clips), boxes, batteries, computer disks or other electronic media. Please note: Junk mail does not need to be shredded. Residents and businesses can recycle junk mail in their Town-issued recycling cart.
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The Town of Wake Forest is committed to being open, transparent, and accessible, also known as "Sunshine" in government.
Over the next several weeks, we’ll “shed some light” on what we call our Radiant Resources - the various ways we offer access to public records and elected officials, share information about public meetings, authorize resources, keep you informed, and more!
Whenever you see the Radiant Resources icon (shown above), then you’ll know this is another way we’re honoring our commitment to transparency.
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The Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 E. Holding Ave., offers adults age 55 and older a full schedule of recreational activities, such as aerobics, line dancing, ballroom dancing, wood carving, painting, and craft making.
The center also provides several social events each month, as well as educational classes on subjects including computers, ceramics, and clay.
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We are thrilled to invite filmmakers from our community and around the world to submit their exceptional works and become a part of our growing festival.
The WFFF welcomes submissions of features, shorts, and all forms of film production including fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, and more.
We look for interesting new voices and works that show passion and creativity. The goal of the WFFF is to bring together filmmakers, filmthusiasts, and people who enjoy a good story to our two-day festival. We invite you to be a part of the 2024 Wake Forest Film Festival by submitting your film. For more information and to submit your film, visit our website.
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The Town of Wake Forest (TOWF) offers a free smartphone app that provides direct access to useful information about Wake Forest and encourages two-way communication between the Town and its residents.
Since the app's introduction in 2012, thousands of Android and iPhone users have downloaded the app allowing them instant access to important information about Town programs, services and events.
Among its many functions, the TOWF app allows iPhone and Android users to:
- Utilize “SeeClickFix” for prompt action on street maintenance, lights, potholes and graffiti, using the app to send a photo and exact location of the problem;
- Receive breaking news messages;
- Access information about Town-sponsored events and events at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre;
- View Town job openings;
- Utilize the “Waste Wizard;”
- Access contact information for every Town department.
Android and iPhone users can access and install the correct version of the TOWF app by scanning the appropriate QR code below.
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Despite our best efforts, there are still some who complain about not knowing what is happening in our community. That's why we thought it might be useful for Talbot the Town Crier to again offer his "olde school" overview of all the ways you can stay informed.
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Rules for political signs explained
The Town of Wake Forest often receives inquiries from residents and candidates concerning rules for political signs. Although temporary political signs advertising candidates or issues are permitted, a combination of state law and municipal code regulates how political signs may be displayed within Wake Forest. To ensure these conditions are met, adherence is required to the following regulations establishing the duration, size, placement, and illumination of political signs:
Duration
- Private Property – can be installed now with prior permission of the owner.
- State Roads – can be installed no earlier than 30 days before the November 7 election (Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023).
- Political signs must be removed by Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 - within 10 days after the election.
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The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre opened in November 2013 by encouraging visitors to “Imagine the Possibilities.” Now, the Renaissance Centre (RC) is commemorating its 10-year anniversary with a series of concerts, performances, and special events designed to highlight its impact as “the place” our community gathers to celebrate and enjoy the arts.
Our Realizing the Possibilities Celebration Series is underway and continues with the Celebration of the Arts on October 7, Marcus Anderson in concert on November 18 (Sold Out), and four performances of the Celtic Angels December 15-17.
The series then extends into 2024 with Mesmerizing Magic featuring Jason Hudy on January 27, Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart on February 24, the Wake Forest Film Festival March 1-2, and two concerts featuring The Drifters on April 13.
Tickets for all these concerts, shows, and performances are on sale now and going fast.
Don't Be Scammed
While these events are opportunities to experience and enjoy top quality artists and performances, they also present openings for scammers to sell fake and/or higher-priced tickets. That’s why the Renaissance Centre (RC) is encouraging patrons to be diligent and exercise safe ticket-buying practices by always buying tickets from the source. To be certain that online tickets for RC shows are valid and that the price paid is the face-value price, purchases should always be made through the RC website.
The RC utilizes Etix as its exclusive online ticket seller. It is not affiliated with and does not cooperate with any resellers and cannot confirm the validity or stand behind tickets purchased from broker/resale sites.
Finally, anyone who purchases tickets, then wishes to sell them (for whatever reason) should contact the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458. The RC maintains a waitlist of people interested in purchasing tickets should they become available.
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Whoever said "nothing in life is free" didn't know about the Wake Forest Loop (WFL).
If you’re not familiar with the WFL, here are the top three reasons you should give it a try:
- It’s free
- It serves Wake Forest and part of Wakefield every day but Sunday
- It offers major stops in downtown Wake Forest, the Northern Regional Center, Heritage, Wakefield Commons, and Wake Forest Crossing.
Oh, and did we mention it’s FREE? For more information about Wake Forest Bus Service, visit our website.
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WFTV 10 is the Town of Wake Forest's government access channel serving the residents of Wake Forest. Produced by the Town's Communications Department, WFTV 10 is available to residents and businesses that subscribe to Spectrum Cable TV service. For those who don't subscribe to Spectrum Cable, WFTV 10 is also provided in real-time streaming video and as a function of the Town App.
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WFTV 10 Schedule
Board of Commissioners work sessions are broadcast live on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Regular meetings are broadcast live on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., then re-broadcast daily throughout the remainder of the month at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., and 9 p.m.
Planning Board meetings are broadcast live on the second Tuesday of each month, then re-broadcast daily the following week at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., and 9 p.m.
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PRCR's RecConnect available, program registration underway
The September 2023-February 2024 edition of RecConnect is now available. Hard copies of the PRCR Program Guide are available at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.; Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC), 701 Harris Road; Flaherty Park Community Center (FPCC), 1226 N. White St.; and Alston-Massenburg Center (AMC), 416 N. Taylor St.
Check out RecConnect for complete details on recreational programs, events, and activities for all age groups, including preschool, youth, and adult, scheduled from September 2023 through February 2024.
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The Wake Forest Farmers Market is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating our community about the value of local farms and the importance of local food systems.
From April-September, the Farmers Market operates Saturdays from 8 a.m.-noon along South Taylor Street behind the Wake Forest Town Hall.
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Transportation Planning 101
The Town of Wake Forest Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) addresses regional traffic issues from the surrounding areas as well as alternative transportation methods, such as buses, greenways, and trains.
Check out the video above on our Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) to learn more about how transportation projects are selected and funded. For more information, visit our Transportation Planning web page.
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The following monthly meeting schedule is now in effect:
Board of Commissioners Work Session
First Tuesday/month - 6 p.m.
Planning Board Meeting
Second Tuesday/month - 6 p.m.
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Third Tuesday/month - 6 p.m.
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In 2021 the Town of Wake Forest launched a comprehensive public education campaign on proper recycling behaviors.
#RecycleRightWF introduced and emphasized a series of easy-to-understand messages aimed at simplifying the recycling process and improving the quality of materials residents place in their rollout recycling carts.
Thanks to the cooperation and efforts of our residents, we have recorded a significant decrease in recycling contamination over the past year. Great job!
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The Town of Wake Forest is inviting individuals, families, churches and civic clubs to join the “Show Some Love, #KeepWFclean” campaign by picking up trash in their neighborhoods and along local streets and roadways. The initiative allows volunteers to pick up litter on a one-time or ongoing basis. Participants may also choose the area they wish to clean or request direction to high need areas around town.
To aid the effort, volunteers may reserve litter kits at no charge by completing the online reservation form. Each litter kit includes reflective vests, gloves, buckets, grabbers, trash bags, data collection sheets, hand sanitizer and litter education materials. A special thanks to B&W Hardware for donating the litter kits.
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Loose trash in trucks creates litter along Wake Forest roadways.
Help keep Wake Forest roadways clean by securing any trash in your truck bed. When you throw trash in the back of your truck, it inevitably blows out and becomes litter on the roadside. In fact, half of all litter is blown, not thrown! Roadside litter costs millions of dollars to remove, decreases property values and has a negative impact on tourism.
The NC Department of Public Safety reports that an even bigger problem is unsecured loads in the back of trucks. At high speeds, even large items can fly out and hurt or startle other drivers causing accidents. Put trash into built-in containers. Use tarps, cargo nets and tie-downs to secure any loads. #KeepWFclean
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