Community Calendar - Wake Forest, NC


	SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS TOWN HALL CLOSED SEPT. 6 The Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day. Police services will not be interrupted, but other Town services, including sanitation, will be affected. For details, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/holidayschedule.aspx. TOWN HALL GRAND OPENING SEPT. 10 The new Wake Forest Town Hall, located at 301 S. Brooks Street, is now open for business from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Town of Wake Forest will host the official grand opening on Friday, Sept. 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The public is invited to the special event which includes a community concert at 5:30 p.m., the grand opening ceremony at 6 p.m., followed by a reception and tours of the new facility. NBC 17 News Anchor Melanie Sanders will serve as the emcee. The new town hall is expected to achieve LEED Gold Certification, or possibly, Platinum. For more information, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/newtownhall.aspx. GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY SEPT. 19 The Wake Forest Human Relations Council will sponsor the 5th Annual Good Neighbor Day on Sunday, Sept. 19. This family-friendly event will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Ave, and will feature free food, local entertainment, and much more. For more information, visit /goodneighborday.aspx. "WAKE FOREST UNPLUGGED...GET CONNECTED" OCT. 1 - 3 Wake Forest Unplugged" is a rare opportunity for Wake Forest-area residents to "disconnect" from cell phones, PDAs, and computers for an entire weekend, and "re-connect" with their community, friends, and family. Sign a pledge form promising to "unplug" from your television, computer, phone, or video games and instead engage in healthier, more active pursuits. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Recreation Advisory Board. For information, contact Parks & Recreation Director Susan Simpson at (919) 435-9561 or visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/unplugged.aspx. SEPTEMBER 2010 Wake Forest Homeschool Play Group Thursday mornings, Sep thru Dec; 9:30 am – 11:30 am Rolesville Park, 200 S. Main St., Rolesville Come and enjoy meeting homeschooling families in the Wake Forest area—all while meeting new friends! This is an informal playgroup meeting throughout the summer and fall. All ages are welcome! If you would like to get an email reminder each week, contact Teri at schoolathome2009@hotmail.com. Firing Range Training Wednesday, Sept 1; 3 pm - 9 pm Police Department Firing Range, behind Flaherty Park Community Center Residents in the area are advised that the Wake Forest Police Department will conduct firing range training at the police department firing range, located behind the Flaherty Park Community Center. The firing range is utilized by Wake Forest Police officers who require instruction and practice in order to obtain current certification in the use of firearms. Tactical training sessions are also held at the firing range. www.wakeforestnc.gov/residents/police_firingrange.aspx DuBois High School Annual Alumni Reunion Friday, Sept 3 thru Sunday, Sept 5 Hosted by the National Alumni Association. On Friday evening from 6–10 pm, the Alumni will host a meet and greet social hour at the Wake Forest Community House. This event is open to the alumni, alumni families, friends and supporters. The cost is $15. A general membership meeting will be held on Saturday morning on the Historic DuBois Campus. The celebration will end on Sunday, September 5 with a 3 pm vesper service at Corinth Christian Church, 7900 Zebulon Rd., Hwy 96, Youngsville. The vesper service will feature a mini-concert with performances by LeMonte Mitchell, tenor soloist; Nia Imani Williams, harpist and Wynnette Williams (Charlotte, NC), mezzo-soprano and Victoria Jones, violinist/pianist. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Theresa Watkins at (919) 771-7101 or (919) 556-2792 or Roger Shackleford at (919) 306-1829 or (919) 518-1477. Wake Forest Farmers Market Saturday, Sep 4; 8 am - noon Downtown parking lot, 110 S. White St. The Wake Forest Farmers Market offers locally raised beef, pork, chicken, lamb, duck, turkey and rabbit. Fresh picked vegetables, eggs, specialty baked goods, honey, jams and preserves. Herbs, fresh cut flowers. Fine art and crafts. This weekend’s music is by Dry Bread Road. For more information, call (919) 556-2284 or visit www.wakeforestmarket.org. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) September Evening Club Meetings Tuesdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30 pm weigh in and 6:45 pm meeting Wake Forest Baptist Church, 107 E. South Ave., Room 213 TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all! Your first session is free and annual membership is only $26.Contact Anne Marie for more information at (919) 649-4818 or marathonher@yahoo.com. www.tops.org Art After Hours Friday, Sept 10; 5 pm Downtown Wake Forest On the second Friday night of each month the streets of downtown Wake Forest come alive with food, merchants and music! Everyone is invited to come and experience the dining, art and retail merchants of downtown Wake Forest. Downtown businesses stay open until 9 pm. You never know what treasure you may find! www.wakeforestdowntown.com Art Opening at Sunflower Studio featuring Mary Jane Haley Friday, Sept 10; 5 pm – 9 pm (Opening Reception) Sept 10 – Oct 2 (Exhibit) Sunflower Studio & Gallery, 214 E. Jones Ave. Mary Jane Haley waited a long time to see her dream of being an artist become a reality. Having grown up the daughter of a coal miner in a small coal mining town near Charleston, West Virginia, she loved to paint and draw, but never had time to pursue her love. Going to work at the age of 16 then marrying and raising six children kept her fairly busy. She is now retired and living in Kittrell, NC and finally has time to paint. Now her dream is that others will enjoy her work. Please come meet Mary Jane and enjoy her art at the opening reception during Art After Hours. www.sunflowerstudiowf.com Town Hall Grand Opening Friday, Sept 10; 5:30 pm – 8 pm Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. The Town of Wake Forest will host a special grand opening ceremony, followed by a reception and tours of the new facility. 5:30 pm: Community Concert with performances by Freddy Greene, the Wake Forest Singers, Dance Attic and Heritage Middle School Chorus. 6:00 pm: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with NBC 17 News Anchor Melanie Sanders serving as the program emcee. 6:30 pm: Building Tours & Reception The public is invited to tour the new facility and learn more about the many green features integrated in its design and construction. Because of its energy efficiency, the new Wake Forest Town Hall is expected to earn LEED Gold certification.The grand opening festivities are planned in conjunction with Art After Hours – a celebration of the arts held the second Friday of each month in historic downtown Wake Forest. Area residents are invited to attend the town hall grand opening, then visit downtown Wake Forest and experience all that Art After Hours has to offer. Free and open to the public. www.wakeforestnc.gov/newtownhall.aspx Contact Bill Crabtree at (919) 435-9421 or bcrabtree@wakeforestnc.gov. Art Opening at The Cotton Company featuring Stephen Filarsky Friday, Sept 10; 6 pm – 9 pm (Opening Reception) Sept 6 – Oct 3 (Exhibit) The Cotton Company, 306 S. White St. The Cotton Company will be featuring the work of Stephen Filarsky, a talented painter, throughout the month of September. A wine tasting and reception will be held on Friday, September 10 in conjunction with Art After Hours. Steve paints a variety of subjects such as equestrian landscapes, portraits and beach landscapes using his surroundings as inspiration. You can find him working on the side of the road, the beach, up on a mountain or in his studio nearby in Granville County. For more information, visit www.thecottoncompany.net, or call (919) 570-0087. Wake Forest Second Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk Saturday, Sept 11; 8 am (registration check-in from 7 am – 7:45 am) Downtown Wake Forest, corner of Elm Avenue and Franklin Street A special run to honor those in our community who serve in emergency services. This year’s event will have three beneficiaries: the Stephen Siller “Let Us Do Good” Children’s Foundation; the children’s burn unit at the NC Jaycee Burn Center; and “Luggage with Love,” a local organization which seeks to provide each foster child in our area with a piece of new or gently used luggage so that he/she can have something of his/her own to transport belongings when moved to other foster homes. Go to www.TunnelToTowersWF.org for more information and to register. Infant & Child CPR Course Saturday, Sept 11; 8 am – 12 pm Wake Forest Nazarene Church, 203 Capcom Ave., Suite 114 Training and certification provided by the American Red Cross. Cost: $50. Pre-registration is required at www.TriangleRedCross.org. For more information, call (919) 277-2803. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Sunday, Sept 12; 8 am - 1 pm American Legion Hall, 225 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest American Legion Post 187 will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast on the second Sunday of each month at the Legion Hall, across from the Wake Forest Post Office. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice and choice of hot beverage for only $5 per person/$20 max per family. Proceeds support community and veterans projects. For information call (919) 494-2707. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) September Morning Club Meetings Monday, Sept 13, 20, 27; 9:30 am weigh in and 10:10 am meeting Wakefield Baptist Church, 13029 Falls of the Neuse Rd. TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all! Your first session is free and annual membership is only $26.Contact Karen Banks for more information at (919) 569-7595. www.tops.org Building Strong Nonprofits: Successful Grant Writing Monday, Sept 13; 3:30 pm – 5 pm Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce, 350 S. White St. The Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the INS Group, presents a workshop series open to members and non-members. If you are a beginning grant writer, this session will provide you with the essential tools needed to write a successful grant proposal from start to finish. $20 per person/per session or 4 sessions for $70. Contact Mary Yount at (919) 556-1519 or Mary@wakeforestchamber.org. Basic and Beyond Fitness Class by Body and Soul Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning Sept 14 Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church, 3329 Forestville Rd., Raleigh Are you a senior citizen interested in exercising your body while you uplift your soul in a community church environment? Well, there is a class designed just for you! The 10-week coed class is offered two days per week, and you can join us for both, or choose the day that fits your schedule the best. Some of the greatest benefits of joining a Body and Soul exercise class are the fellowship you will enjoy with other seniors, the short term commitment, the minimal cost and the encouraging atmosphere. Call Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church (919) 266-2957 for more information or to register for the fall session. You'll get 50% the session fee for being new to the class. Transit Workshop: Second Round of Meetings Wednesday, Sept 15; 4 pm – 7 pm Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. Triangle citizens are invited to participate in a second round of public workshops on future bus and rail options. These community meetings on the Triangle Regional Transit Program (TRTP) will offer citizens the opportunity to respond to a technical analysis of transit corridors under study in Wake, Durham and Orange counties. The workshops will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and each session will have two formal presentations at 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Information presented at each meeting will include each county’s projects as well as the region. Princess and the Pea Thursday, Sept 16; 2:30 pm and 4 pm Wake Forest Community House, 133 W. Owen Ave. Rags to Riches presents a theatrical performance of the popular children’s classic. Shows are co-sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County. Free. (919) 435-9560. Buddy Run Saturday, Sept 18; registration at 7 am, run begins at 8 am Heritage Wake Forest behind Walgreens The Buddy Run is a USA Track & Field certified 5k course held in Heritage Wake Forest. Following the 5K, a non-competitive 1-mile family walk/run begins. All children 6 & under are invited to do the Itty-Bitty Buddy Dash taking place after the 1-mile walk/run. Proceeds from the race will go to Backpack Buddies, a local organization providing children with backpacks of food over the weekend. Food items appropriate for these backpacks will also be collected on race day. Details can be found at www.milesintosmiles.com. Southeastern Seminary Multi-Family Yard Sale Saturday, September 18; 7:00 am – 11:30 am SEBTS Prince Facilities Management Building parking lot The Seminary Housing Office is sponsoring a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, September 18 at the parking lot in front of the Prince Facilities Management Building (located behind the smoke stack on the corner of Stadium Dr. and Wingate St.). In the spring, there were over 20 families selling items. This fall, in addition to all the people selling personal items, the Seminary will be having a surplus asset sale of filing cabinets, desks, chairs, etc. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. Follow the yard sale signs placed around campus to find the specific location. For more information, please call (919) 761-2400. Good Neighbor Day Sunday, Sept 19; 1 pm – 4 pm Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Ave. This family-oriented celebration promises something for everyone with live entertainment by local musicians, a disc jockey, free food, free activities such as face painting and a balloon artist, prizes and recreational activities for children and adults. A special part of this year's Good Neighbor Day will be the presentation of the first-ever "Good Neighbor of the Year" Award. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Human Relations Council. (919) 996-9945. 2nd Annual Trentini Golf Tournament Wednesday, Sept 22; Check-in: 8:30 am, Tee Time: 9 am Heritage Golf Club, 1250 Heritage Club Ave. Join the Anthony J. Trentini Foundation in its commitment to promoting and rewarding excellence in Wake Forest’s non-charter public high schools. The event will include a Silent Auction of sports memorabilia and several sports celebrities in the field. All Tournament and Auction proceeds will support the Trentini Foundation’s scholarship programs. Registration deadline: Friday, September 10. If you’re interested in playing or sponsoring, please contact Ashley Baster at ashley@c2cproductions.com. Sixth Annual 3M/5K Walk/Run for Our Troops Saturday, Sept 25; Registration at 7:30 am, Walk/run at 8 am Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Rd. The Support Our Troops Team from Hope Lutheran Church of Wake Forest is sponsoring its Sixth Annual Walk/Run for Our Troops through Heritage. Proceeds from the 3M/5K event will fund Hope Lutheran’s projects at the Fisher House at Fort Bragg, the local USO, and pay the postage for the large number of care packages the team sends to troops in all branches of the U.S. military serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The walk/run will also include a stop at the Veterans’ Memorial where walkers/runners can take a moment to pay their respects to previous heroes. A goodwill donation from each walker/runner will be accepted in lieu of a set registration fee. Participants are also encouraged to get pledges before the event. A portion of the funds raised will be supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. For more information, please contact Andy or Nancy Hoh at (919) 562-9562 or nmhoh1943@yahoo.com. 15th Annual Wake Forest Artists' Studio Tour Sept 25-26 & Oct 2-3 The 15th Annual Wake Forest Area Artists' Studio Tour will be held Sept. 25-26 and Oct. 2-3, 2010. Artists' studios in Wake Forest, Wakefield, Rolesville, Youngsville, Franklinton, Knightdale, Zebulon and areas north of 540 will be open Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm and Sundays 1 pm - 5 pm. Go to www.WakeForestAreaArtists.com for more information. Building Strong Nonprofits: Establishing a Nonprofit—The Basics Monday, Sept 27; 3:30 pm – 5 pm Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce, 350 S. White St. The Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the INS Group, presents a workshop series open to members and non-members. In this session, executive directors and board members will learn the key steps and methodology for building a successful strategic plan. $20 per person/per session or 4 sessions for $70. Contact Mary Yount at (919) 556-1519 or Mary@wakeforestchamber.org. OCTOBER 2010 Wake Forest Unplugged...Get Connected Friday, Oct 1 at 5 pm thru Sunday Oct 3 at 5 pm Wake Forest Unplugged" is a rare opportunity for Wake Forest-area residents to "disconnect" from cell phones, PDAs, and computers, and "re-connect" with their community, friends, and family. Sign a pledge form promising to "unplug" from your television, computer, phone, or video games and instead engage in healthier, more active pursuits. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Recreation Advisory Board. For information, contact Parks & Recreation Director Susan Simpson at (919) 435-9561. www.wakeforestnc.gov/unplugged.aspx. Concert in the Park Sunday, Oct 3; 3 pm – 5 pm E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Rd. Leroy Savage & The Bottom Feeders will perform at a free concert offered by PineCone. The event will serve as a fitting conclusion to "Wake Forest Unplugged...Get Connected." Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Co-sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County. (919) 435-9560. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Morning Club Meetings Monday, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; 9:30 am weigh in and 10:10 am meeting Wakefield Baptist Church, 13029 Falls of the Neuse Rd. TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all! Your first session is free and annual membership is only $26. Contact Karen Banks for more information at (919) 569-7595. www.tops.org Art After Hours Friday, Oct 8; 5 pm Downtown Wake Forest On the second Friday night of each month the streets of downtown Wake Forest come alive with food, merchants and music! Everyone is invited to come and experience the dining, art and retail merchants of downtown Wake Forest. Downtown businesses stay open until 9 pm. You never know what treasure you may find! www.wakeforestdowntown.com Art Opening at Sunflower Studio featuring Nancy Farantatos Friday, Oct 8; 5 pm – 9 pm (Opening Reception) Oct 8 – Nov 6 (Exhibit) Sunflower Studio & Gallery, 214 E. Jones Ave. For many years Nancy Farantatos has been a pastel artist. She was never completely satisfied with the medium and began to incorporate pieces of wood, fabric material and paper into the design in an effort to create texture and dimension. About a year ago, she had an idea to create art on wood that was movable. She cut pieces of wood to revolve on dowels suspended in a deep wood frame. She designed abstract art on both sides. This evolved into stationary designs of nature and figures. She exaggerated the shapes and added repetitive design elements. Then the design is cut into pieces and placed on another piece of wood at different levels to create dimension. A simple wooden frame completes the piece. "I finally have found my element. I have never been as happy or creative as I am now with this work." (919) 570-0765 www.sunflowerstudiowf.com. Autumn Arts Festival—Art In Store Saturday, Oct 9; 10 am – 5 pm Historic Downtown Wake Forest, South White Street The Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corporation and the Wake Forest Cultural Arts Association will host “Autumn Arts Festival: Art in Store” on Saturday, October 9. This year’s Autumn Arts Festival will be a new format featuring “Art In Store” with artists in each retail store and entertainment in the GC5 Vintage and Gifts Parking Lot, Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot, and municipal parking lot on South White Street. This family-friendly event will also feature children’s crafts and a theatrical production of the Ugly Duckling at 3 pm sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest. For more information, contact Maggie O’Neill at (919) 570-1372 or maggie@wakeforestdowntown.com. Heritage Baptist Church’s Family Fun Day Saturday, Oct 9; 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm Heritage Baptist Church, 230 Capcom Ave., Suite 107 Everyone is welcome. Food, music and games for people of all ages – absolutely free. For more information, call (919) 554-8711, email info@hbcwf.org, or visit www.hbcwf.org. The Ugly Duckling at the Autumn Arts Festival Saturday, Oct 9; 3 pm S. White St., Downtown Wake Forest Bright Star Children’s Theatre presents a hilarious and heartfelt rendition of the classic children’s tale. Co-sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County. Free. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Sunday, Oct 10; 8 am - 1 pm American Legion Hall, 225 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest American Legion Post 187 will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast on the second Sunday of each month at the Legion Hall, across from the Wake Forest Post Office. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice and choice of hot beverage for only $5 per person/$20 max per family. Proceeds support community and veterans projects. For information call (919) 494-2707. Building Strong Nonprofits: Beyond the Grant—Fundraising for Success Monday, Oct 11; 3:30 pm – 5 pm Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce, 350 S. White St. The Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the INS Group, presents a workshop series open to members and non-members. In this session, participants will learn the key elements of an effective strategic fund development plan and concrete actions to ensure sustainability. $20 per person/per session or 4 sessions for $70. Contact Mary Yount at (919) 556-1519 or Mary@wakeforestchamber.org. 5th Annual Craft Fair NC National Guard 30th BSTB Family Readiness Group Saturday, Oct 16 801 Stadium Drive, Durham Craft vendors needed! The Family Readiness Group that supports the NC National Guard 30th BSTB will be hosting their 5th Annual Craft Fair. Indoor and outdoor spaces are still available—single booth spaces are $40. The event will take place in Durham at 801 Stadium Drive, across from Durham Regional Hospital and Durham Country Stadium. We are looking for crafters in the following areas: quilting/sewing, wood working, painting, floral arrangements, paper crafts, children's items, home deco., seasonal, etc. All jewelry spaces are now filled. Applications are available on the website www.30frgcraftfair.com and also on Facebook at 30th BSTB NCNG Craft Fair. You may also email gmdcnd1@yahoo.com with questions about the event or to request a registration form. Building Strong Nonprofits: An Effective Nonprofit Board Monday, Oct 18; 3:30 pm – 5 pm Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce, 350 S. White St. The Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the INS Group, presents a workshop series open to members and non-members. This workshop will introduce nonprofit staff and board members to the principles of effective governance by defining the basic roles and responsibilities of the board. $20 per person/per session or 4 sessions for $70. Contact Mary Yount at (919) 556-1519 or Mary@wakeforestchamber.org. Halloween Spooktacular Thursday, Oct 21; 6:30 – 8:30 pm Flaherty Park Community Center Ghostly games and activities for children ages 12 and younger. Costumes are optional but a prize for “best costume” will be awarded. Pumpkins will be given away while supplies last. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department. Free. (919) 435-9560. Community Business Expo 2010 Monday, Oct 25; 3 pm – 7 pm The Factory, 1839 S. Main St. Presented by the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact Katherine Anderson at (919) 556-1519 or katherine@wakeforestchamber.org. NOVEMBER 2010 Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Morning Club Meetings Monday, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 9:30 am weigh in and 10:10 am meeting Wakefield Baptist Church, 13029 Falls of the Neuse Rd. TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all! Your first session is free and annual membership is only $26. Contact Karen Banks for more information at (919) 569-7595. www.tops.org The Satchmo Show Wednesday, Nov 3; 10:15 am Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 E. Holding Ave. Seniors are invited to an entertaining concert/show by Ramon Kenan. Mr Kenan presents an uncanny performance of the life and influence of the legendary jazz figure, Louis Armstrong. The show is co-sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County. Free. (919) 435-9560. 6th Annual Wake Forest Alex's Lemonade Stand Flapjack Fundraiser Saturday, Nov 6; 7 am – 10 am Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, 11805 Retail Dr. Join us for a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s. All money raised will go to the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to benefit children with cancer. By the end of this year, we will have raised $25,000 in six years for the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Tickets are $7.00 each. You can contact Cindy Lunsford at (919) 332-8058 or email CJL528@yahoo.com to order tickets. Art After Hours Friday, Nov 12; 5 pm Downtown Wake Forest On the second Friday night of each month the streets of downtown Wake Forest come alive with food, merchants and music! Everyone is invited to come and experience the dining, art and retail merchants of downtown Wake Forest. Downtown businesses stay open until 9 pm. You never know what treasure you may find! www.wakeforestdowntown.com Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Sunday, Nov 14; 8 am - 1 pm American Legion Hall, 225 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest American Legion Post 187 will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast on the second Sunday of each month at the Legion Hall, across from the Wake Forest Post Office. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice and choice of hot beverage for only $5 per person/$20 max per family. Proceeds support community and veterans projects. For information call (919) 494-2707. DECEMBER 2010 Christmas Historic Home Tour Saturday, Dec 4; 2 pm - 8 pm Historic Wake Forest Presented by the Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission and the Wake Forest Woman’s Club. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of tour. Children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the tour at the Wake Forest Birthplace Museum, 414 North Main St. For more information, contact Agnes Wanman at (919) 554-3911 or visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/christmashometour.aspx. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Morning Club Meetings Monday, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27; 9:30 am weigh in and 10:10 am meeting Wakefield Baptist Church, 13029 Falls of the Neuse Rd. TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all! Your first session is free and annual membership is only $26. Contact Karen Banks for more information at (919) 569-7595. www.tops.org Calls from Santa Thursday, Dec 9; 6 pm – 8 pm Children ages three to seven can receive a personal phone call from Santa this Christmas. Registration forms will be available on the Town’s website beginning December 1. All forms must be returned no later than 5 pm on December 8. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department. (919) 435-9560. Art After Hours Friday, Dec 10; 5 pm – 9 pm Downtown Wake Forest On the second Friday night of each month the streets of downtown Wake Forest come alive with food, merchants and music! Everyone is invited to come and experience the dining, art and retail merchants of downtown Wake Forest. Downtown businesses stay open until 9 pm. You never know what treasure you may find! www.wakeforestdowntown.com Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Sunday, Dec 12; 8 am - 1 pm American Legion Hall, 225 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest American Legion Post 187 will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast on the second Sunday of each month at the Legion Hall, across from the Wake Forest Post Office. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice and choice of hot beverage for only $5 per person/$20 max per family. Proceeds support community and veterans projects. For information call (919) 494-2707. Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec 18; 8 am – 10 am Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, 11805 Retail Dr. The Wake Forest 4th of July Committee will host Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 8 am - 10 am at Applebee's in Wake Forest. Cost will be $7.00 per person which will include a pancake & sausage breakfast and a visit with Santa. If you have any questions, email fireworklady@aol.com or contact Rhonda Alderman at (919) 556-4436.

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