There is still time to sign up to attend the Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers Guild Spring Retreat on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The Retreat is being held at Rolling View State Park’s Community Building […]
The Wake Forest Fire Department has a new four-legged recruit. Marshall, a 16-month-old black Labrador from Bogota, Colombia, has joined the department as its new ignitable liquid detecting canine. In this role, he will help […]
The Wake Forest Fire Department recently purchased a Deep Trek Pivot Submersible remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to help facilitate and expedite underwater searches and recoveries in Wake County and beyond. “Only a handful of people […]
The Town of Wake Forest and a network of local partners invite current and aspiring entrepreneurs to apply for LaunchWakeForest. The initiative will offer up to 15 selected students a 13-week business course, business mentorship, planning […]
The Wake Forest Film Festival (WFFF) has announced its 2022 program lineup scheduled for Friday-Saturday, March 4-5, 2022, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Entitled “A Light […]
The Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers Guild will hold their annual Writers Retreat on April 23, 2022. The Guild is excited to announce that David Halperin, author of the popular book Journal of a UFO […]
The Town of Wake Forest and the Local Government Federal Credit Union will celebrate “America Recycles Day” on Monday, November 15, 2021, by co-sponsoring a drive-thru paper shredding event. Free and open to the public, […]
Area residents are invited to enjoy the vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows of autumn while also learning about native trees during a series of “Fall Foliage Tours” this week at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris […]
The Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina, is partnering with Aging Care Matters and the Northern Wake Senior Center to host a free webinar, Adult Day Care Programs & Services for Seniors, on Thursday, October […]
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will sponsor a Halloween Boo Bash on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, 4:30-7:30pm, at E. Carroll Joyner Park. Presented by Capital Chevrolet, the Halloween Boo Bash […]
The Public Art Commission, Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources, and ARTS Wake Forest are partnering to host a special Community Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10am-1pm, at the Alston-Massenburg […]
The Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Power (WFP) are joining more than 2,000 not-for-profit utilities in celebrating Public Power Week October 3-9, 2021. Although this year’s Energy Expo and other in-person customer appreciation […]
Mark your calendars for a cinematic tour de force. The Third Annual Wake Forest Film Festival is scheduled for March 4-5, 2022, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North […]
Ghost Walk Tickets On Sale Beginning Sept. 8 If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall season, then don’t miss the “Spirits of Wake Forest” ghost walk in downtown Wake Forest, North Carolina. […]
From Reggae to Motown and Salsa to Jazz, there’s something for all music lovers at this year’s Six Sundays in Fall concert series. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department […]
Popular party band Crush will headline the one and only Friday Night on White (FNOW) of the year on Friday, September 10, 2021, 6-9pm. The free outdoor concert will be held along South White Street […]
The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with WakeMed and the Wake County Public Health Department to host a free webinar on COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday, August 19, 2021, 6-7pm. “COVID-19 Vaccines: Separating Fact from […]
The Town of Wake Forest is inviting local companies interested in learning more about “doing business” with the Town and its community partners to a How to Do Business Networking, Reception & Table Expo on […]
The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) will commence its year-long Centennial Celebration with a special flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 11am. The commemoration will take place in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza, 301 […]
The Town of Wake Forest’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host Family Movie Nights this summer. Free and open to the public, the film series will feature “Aladdin” on Saturday, July 24, […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild will host Fifth Wednesday Writing Retreats on the fifth Wednesday of each month that has a fifth Wednesday in it. These Writers’ Guild events are open to all […]
Two days’ worth of free fun and excitement await you and your family at Wake Forest’s 2021 Independence Day Celebration. For complete details, visit bit.ly/WFIndependenceDay. Fireworks Spectacular This year’s festivities get underway with the […]
RESCHEDULED due to weather! New date and location to be announced. _________ The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild is holding a public retreat and Guild meeting at Falls Lake State Recreational Area on […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This farmers markets list may include locations in ther North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond. While several markets are open, vendor opportunities are […]
Presented as part of the Town of Wake Forest’s Urban Forestry Program The Urban Forestry Board will host a free virtual “Tree Talk” on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 6:30pm. Led by Urban Forestry Coordinator […]
The Town of Wake Forest is inviting individuals and families to join the “Show Some Love, #KeepWFclean” campaign by picking up trash in their neighborhoods and along local streets and roadways. Designed to encourage maximum […]
The Town of Wake Forest and a network of local partners invite current and aspiring entrepreneurs to apply for LaunchWakeForest. The initiative will offer up to 20 selected students a 13-week business course, business […]
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded the Town of Wake Forest a $10,000 matching grant to be used for three downtown mural projects. An advisory group comprised of representatives from the Town […]
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