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To best prepare for a population that is both growing and aging, the Town of Wake Forest recently joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The announcement was made during the July 16 Board of Commissioners’ meeting (see attached photo).
Wake Forest joined the...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is hosting a free, monthly outdoor movie series through August at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park feature a variety of family-friendly film favorites and genres, including...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host an online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" on Saturday, Aug. 24. Presented by Ting, the Battle in the Forest is open to players ages 10 and older and free to play on...Read more
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West Chestnut Avenue is closed near the intersection of Coggins Street due to a downed tree across the roadway (see attached photo).
A detour is in place. Motorists should avoid the area and use an alternate route.
There is no word on when the road will reopen.
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The Town of Wake Forest will host a free Paper Shredding Event on Monday, July 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the accessible parking lot of E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Sponsored by Skylift Garage Doors, the event will offer community members the opportunity to...Read more