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Wake Forest introduces food waste drop-off program
The Town of Wake Forest has introduced two (soon to be three) food waste collection containers around town. Anyone who registers with the CompostHere app can deposit food scraps into these food waste...
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Diwali Festival returns to Joyner Park November 1
The PRCR Department will host its second annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1, from noon-3 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Free and open to everyone, the Diwali Festival will...
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Wake Forest PAFR earns eighth consecutive financial reporting award
For the eighth straight year, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has named the Town of Wake Forest as the recipient of the GFOA’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual...
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PRCR Department to host public Skate Park Design Presentation November 12
The PRCR Department will host a public Skate Park Design Presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. in Town Hall’s Ground Floor Meeting Room, 301 S. Brooks St. During the meeting, PRCR and New Line...
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Renaissance Centre hosting “Veteran Art Show” through November 26, artists’ reception October 24
The Renaissance Centre is hosting a special Veteran Art Show through Wednesday, Nov. 26. The Renaissance Centre will honor the participating artists and showcase their works during a free reception on...
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Ripe for Revival Mobile Market hosted by NCFST returns to Wake Forest Thursday
The Ripe for Revival mobile grocery store will be parked across from the Northern Regional Center, Thursday, Oct. 23, from 3-4:30 p.m. When shopping, there are limits on the amount of protein and eggs...
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Tickets on sale for Renaissance Centre’s “Celtic Angels Christmas” December 12-13
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will present four performances of “Celtic Angels Christmas” Friday-Saturday, Dec. 12-13. Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Renaissance Centre will provide...
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Wake Forest partners with Visit Raleigh & Wake County municipalities to introduce Wander Map & App to emphasize county parks & trails
Wake Forest has partnered with Visit Raleigh and several Wake County municipalities to launch the Wander Wake County map and Wander Wake County app. The map and free, easy-to-use mobile app highlight...
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GoTriangle announces route changes in November to improve options for Wake Forest riders
Starting Sunday, Nov. 9, the Wake Forest-Raleigh Express (WRX) will transition from being operated by GoRaleigh to GoTriangle and begin offering hourly weekday service from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Two trips...
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Warm Your Hearts with Coats Drive continues through October 25, youth-sized jackets especially needed
The PRCR Department is accepting new and/or clean, gently used coats and jackets through Saturday, Oct. 25. Coats of all shapes and sizes are welcome, but youth-sized jackets are especially needed...
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Wake Forest wins three 2025 APA-NC Marvin Collins Awards
Wake Forest is the recipient of 2025 NC Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Marvin Collins Awards for the Wake Forest Downtown Plan, Go Wake Forest, and South Main Street Corridor Study...
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Wake Forest earns 35th consecutive financial reporting award for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
For the 35th consecutive year, the GFOA has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Wake Forest for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This...
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