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You’re invited to Forest Fest on Saturday, April 15, in historic downtown Wake Forest. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. in partnership with the Town of Wake Forest, this free family-friendly event is scheduled from 9...Read more

03/08/2023

The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board (TAB) is inviting area elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to the 2023 Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 29. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking event is scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p...Read more

03/08/2023

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is hosting an art exhibit throughout March featuring works by local artists and visual arts instructors Indigo Lamb, Jane Steelman, Gary Steimle, and Jeannette Stevenson.

The Renaissance Centre will honor these talented artists and display their works...Read more

03/07/2023

The Town of Wake Forest is reminding residents that loose leaf collection service ends Friday, March 10. From Monday, March 13, through Friday, Sept. 29, residents must use compostable paper...Read more

03/06/2023

The Town of Wake Forest is pleased to announce that Tree Trimming Technician II Christopher Williamson has successfully completed the Certified Arborist Utility Specialist examination administered by the local chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

Williamson earned...Read more

03/06/2023

Living Rhythms, a cultural arts company that provides hands-on programs in West African drumming and dancing, will offer a free performance on 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

03/06/2023

On Monday, March 6, crews will begin removing the existing playground equipment at Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Ave., an important next step in the installation of a new inclusive playground.

Holding Park has been closed since late October. Barricades and signage...Read more

03/03/2023

During the week of March 6, Town crews will install a new sidewalk along a portion of the 400 block of Durham Road/NC 98 Wait Avenue. The work is scheduled each day from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

A temporary lane closure may be required on Wednesday, March 8, while crews pour the concrete.

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03/03/2023

***UPDATE - Holding Avenue crossing is open

The Holding Avenue railroad crossing is now open. CSX’s scheduled maintenance on Wake Forest crossings is now complete.

No further updates will be issued.

The information below was distributed March 7 at 8:23 am:...Read more

03/02/2023

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and the Wake Forest Pickleball Club will host the Wake Forest “Spring into Summer” Pickleball Tournament for players 12 and older Friday-Sunday, May 12-14, at the Flaherty Park Pickleball Courts, 1126 N. White St.

The...Read more

03/02/2023

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