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Living Rhythms, a cultural arts company that provides hands-on programs in West African drumming and dancing, will offer a free performance Saturday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.

Known for their captivating drums, high-energy dancing, and non-...Read more

03/20/2023

Wake Forest Power (WFP) is inviting its customers to share their thoughts and opinions on WFP programs and services by completing a brief survey. Available at https://bit.ly/WakeForestSurvey , the questionnaire takes approximately 10 minutes to...Read more

03/17/2023

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 accept the walking challenge commit to walk at least 50 miles in May and use a tracking...Read more

03/16/2023

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 Trials & Triumphs” will explore the...Read more

03/15/2023

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 nominations from residents for the Wake Forest 2023 Tree of the Year award.

Trees may be nominated...Read more

03/14/2023

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 the WFPD meets CALEA’s industry best-practice standards and...Read more

03/13/2023

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 greenways at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. StoryWalk in the Park is an innovative...Read more

03/13/2023

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 occasion to replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, flashlights, and...Read more

03/10/2023

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 Orthodontics and Skylift Garage Doors, the 2023 Egg Hunt will begin with a pre-party at...Read more

03/10/2023

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 Watershed which encompasses all or parts of the St. Andrews, St. Andrews Plantation, Stonegate,...Read more

03/09/2023

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