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You can make a difference in our community by applying to serve as an alternate on the Board of Adjustment (BOA). The online application is available through Friday, Nov. 10, at http://bit.ly/TOWFAdvBoardApplication . Anyone without computer...Read more

10/31/2023

The Town of Wake Forest is introducing a new opportunity in the process of updating its Downtown Plan (formerly known as the Renaissance Plan for Downtown Wake Forest). HOAs, book clubs, youth groups, and other community organizations are invited to host Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Workshops as a way...Read more

10/31/2023

The Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Yard waste and loose leaf collection will also be suspended on November 10, but trash, recycling, and bulk waste collection will not be interrupted. Wake Forest...Read more

10/30/2023

***UPDATE - This work is now expected to continue until Thursday, Nov. 2. The information below has been edited to reflect the new timeline. Motorists should expect delays along North White Street Monday-Thursday, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. On Monday and Tuesday, Town crews are...Read more

10/27/2023

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is accepting new and/or clean, gently used coats and jackets through Sunday, Oct. 29, as part of its annual “Warm Your Hearts with Coats Drive.” Coats of all shapes and sizes are welcome and may be dropped off...Read more

10/25/2023

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will “serve” area residents in an entirely different way Saturday, Oct. 28, during the “Tip a Cop for Special Olympics” fundraiser. Several officers will be “working” at the Wake Forest Red Robin, 11420 Capital Blvd., from noon-8 p.m. assisting restaurant...Read more

10/25/2023

SPIRIT Wake Forest will host a private screening of "The Marvels" (PG-13) for individuals with sensory sensitivities Thursday, Nov. 16, at 5:30 p.m. at Marquee Cinemas, 10600 Common Oaks Dr., Raleigh.

Open to people of all ages, Sensory-Friendly Movie Night will allow for stimming,...Read more

10/25/2023

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is partnering with Wegmans for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2023 Fall Drug Take Back Initiative this Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. inside Wegmans, 11051 Ligon Mill Road. The drop-off area will be situated just inside the main Wegmans...Read more

10/25/2023

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is in the process of updating its five-year Master Plan. Community input is the cornerstone of that process, also known as Play It Forward Wake Forest .

On Thursday,...Read more

10/24/2023

The North Carolina Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (NCSWANA) recently presented Sustainability Coordinator Jeanette Johnson (photo attached) with the first-ever Garby Award as its Young Professional of the Year. Johnson received the honor on October 18 during NCSWANA’s...Read more

10/24/2023

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