The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is introducing a monthly social club in June for special needs residents in our community ages 15 and older. Beginning Thursday, June 22, the PRCR Department will host “Club Connect” on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 … Read more
The Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission and Wake Forest Downtown Development are partnering with the NC State Historic Preservation Office to host two workshops in June for historic property owners. The first workshop took place on June 1. The second, scheduled for Thursday, June 8, will feature David Maurer, AIA, principal of Maurer Architecture in … Read more
Forest Moon Theater will present “The Curious Savage” June 16-18 and 23-25 at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 S. Brooks St. Friday and Saturday showtimes are 7:30 p.m.; Sunday showtime is 3 p.m. Greedy children institutionalize their mother in an attempt to get their hands on the family fortune, but Mrs. … Read more
The Alston-Massenburg Center is without phone service this afternoon after a construction crew accidentally cut the phone line while working on the Taylor Street Park Sprayground. Anyone with questions concerning the center is encouraged to email alstonmassenburg@wakeforestnc.gov; call the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department at 919-435-9560; or utilize the “Contact Us” form on the … Read more
Happy Dan the Magic Man will perform his one-of-a-kind magic and comedy show at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 S. Brooks St., on Wednesday, June 21, at 11 a.m. Everyone laughs louder when Happy Dan the Magic Man is in the house. Happy Dan has traveled the world entertaining families for more … Read more
Drivers may experience periodic delays Friday, June 9, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. along the 400 block of North Taylor Street in the vicinity of the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor Street. Hollins Construction Services, Inc. will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic a portion of Taylor Street in order to pave the road. … Read more
The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) is soliciting youth and adult nominations for the Eighth Annual Good Neighbor of the Year Award. The award is designed to recognize Wake Forest residents who work to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods without seeking recognition for their efforts. Nominees are sought in two divisions: adult and youth … Read more
The final draft of the Renaissance Plan Update is now available for public review and comment at www.wakeforestnc.gov/renaissance-plan-update.aspx. Area residents are encouraged to review the plan and share their comments via email at renaissanceplan@wakeforestnc.gov. The deadline to submit comments is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Originally adopted in 2004, the Renaissance Plan for the Heart … Read more
Wake Forest has released an informative and entertaining video on the town’s bulk waste collection program. Produced by Kino Mountain Productions, the two-minute animated production offers a lighthearted take on an often times misunderstood government service. The video attempts to clarify several of the most common misconceptions by highlighting the town’s definition of “bulk waste,” … Read more
Mayor Vivian Jones will deliver her 2017 State of the Town Address on Monday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m., during the 9th Annual State of the Town Address and Dinner. Presented by the Wake Forest Rotary Club, the event will be at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 S. Brooks St. During … Read more