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Registration is underway for 50-Mile Walking Challenge
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is expanding its “May Month of Fitness” to include the annual 50-Mile Walking Challenge. Residents (ages 11 and older) who... -
“Victims Vibe” podcast to begin airing April 14 on Next Door Radio
Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) Victim Advocate Carly Simonton will introduce a new weekly podcast on Next Door Radio ( nextdoorradio.com) Friday, April 14, at 10:15 a.m. “Victims Vibe – Tales of... -
Still time to nominate your favorite tree for 2023 Tree of the Year
The Urban Forestry Division (UFD) is celebrating Arbor Day this year by again offering a contest for tree lovers across Wake Forest. From now through Saturday, April 1, the UFD is accepting... -
WFPD introduces public comment portal
In 2018 the Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) received international accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA). The accreditation verifies that... -
StoryWalk in the Park begins at Joyner Park April 1
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department and Page 158 Books are partnering to offer a free program throughout April that encourages families to read while enjoying the... -
Prepare to “spring forward,” Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday
Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12. Residents are urged to set clocks forward one hour before bed Saturday evening. The Wake Forest Fire Department encourages residents to use the... -
No foolin’, this year’s Easter Egg Hunt is April 1
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Presented by Bumgarner & Martin... -
Tom’s Creek Watershed Study public meeting set for March 30, online survey now available
The Town of Wake Forest is initiating a watershed study to identify and address citizens' concerns about water quality, drainage, stormwater infrastructure, and erosion issues within the Tom’s Creek... -
Forest Fest, Tree Seedling Giveaway, Paper Shredding Event & more coming to Downtown Wake Forest April 15
You’re invited to Forest Fest on Saturday, April 15, in historic downtown Wake Forest. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. in partnership with the Town of Wake Forest, this free family-friendly... -
Local students & parents invited to 2023 STEM Saturday April 29 at Joyner Park Community Center
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board (TAB) is inviting area elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to the 2023 Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 29. Presented... -
Renaissance Centre’s new art exhibit features works by local art instructors, reception set for Wednesday
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is hosting an art exhibit throughout March featuring works by local artists and visual arts instructors Indigo Lamb, Jane Steelman, Gary Steimle, and Jeannette... -
Loose leaf collection ends Friday, use compostable paper yard waste bags or reusable containers starting March 10
The Town of Wake Forest is reminding residents that loose leaf collection service ends Friday, March 10. From Monday, March 13, through Friday, Sept. 29, residents must use compostable paper yard...