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2023 Lighting of Wake Forest December 1
You’re invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season during the annual Lighting of Wake Forest on Friday, Dec. 1. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. (WFD), the event is... -
“Calls from Santa” registration is underway
A phone call from Santa Claus is on every child’s wish list. The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is making those wishes come true by offering “Calls from Santa” to... -
Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department earns CAPRA reaccreditation
In October, the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) approved reaccreditation for the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department through the... -
Historic Preservation Commission seeks to fill vacancies
You can make a difference in our community by applying to fill one of three vacancies on the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). One opening must be filled by a candidate who resides in a locally... -
“Connections…100 Years of Wake Forest History” now on sale
Just in time for the holidays, The Town of Wake Forest is again offering “Connections…100 Years of Wake Forest History” for $30 each. Authored by Wake Forest resident and “Wake Forest Gazette”... -
Tickets on sale for Renaissance Centre’s “Mesmerizing Magic” featuring Jason Hudy
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 S. Brooks St., will present “Mesmerizing Magic” featuring Jason Hudy on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Mystery. Intrigue. Comedy. Bewilderment... -
Wake Forest reminding residents to #RecycleRightWF
In 2021, the Town of Wake Forest launched #RecycleRightWF, a comprehensive public education campaign on proper recycling behaviors. Through a series of easy-to-understand messages, the initiative... -
Turkey Giveaway is Monday at Tri-Area Ministry, expect heavy traffic
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Tri-Area Ministry will partner to distribute more than 1,200 frozen turkeys while they last on Monday, Nov. 20, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Tri-Area... -
Letters for Santa mailbox now available in Jones Plaza
The Town of Wake Forest has installed the popular “Letters for Santa” mailbox in Jones Plaza at the intersection of South White Street and East Jones Avenue just in time for Saturday’s Wake Forest... -
Turkey Drive Drop-Off is Saturday at WFPD Main Station, Turkey Giveaway is November 20 at Tri-Area Ministry
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will accept frozen turkey donations Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m.-noon, as part of this year’s Turkey Drive. Police officers will be available at the Police... -
Traffic Alert – Franklin Street in Holding Village
Beginning today (Thursday, Nov. 16), and continuing through Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Fred Smith Company, a contractor working in the Holding Village neighborhood, will reduce to one... -
Joyner Park restrooms closed for maintenance
The restrooms at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, are closed through Tuesday, Nov. 21, so crews can refinish the floors. Restrooms are available inside the Joyner Park Community Center during...
