May Month of Fitness includes a free 50-Mile Walking Challenge, along with a free outdoor fitness series each week in May. 50-Mile Walking Challenge Residents (ages 11 and older) who accept the walking challenge agree to walk at least 50 miles in May and use tracking cards to record their progress. Walking locations may include […]
Join us for an EGG-citing Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 23, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Hop on over to Joyner Park for a “sunny-side” time filled with Easter joy! This year, we’ve spruced things up to ensure a positively “over-easy” experience. No more feeling be”deviled.” Join us on the Bunny Trail […]
The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) will host the 2024 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo Saturday, March 16, from 1-4 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road. The event is free and open to everyone. Overview Over 20 area minority and women-owned businesses are expected to participate in the expo designed to […]
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., will host the 2024 Wake Forest Film Festival this Friday and Saturday, March 1-2. Intended for filmmakers, film enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a good story, the film showcase will engage audiences with films of all lengths and genres, including short and feature, documentary, sci-fi, music, […]
The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) is celebrating Black History Month by offering town residents the chance to recognize local African Americans who have made a difference enhancing and improving the quality of life in their community, family, church, business, organizations or other groups. From now through Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, the HRC will […]
The Town of Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Historical Museum are partnering to offer free Black History Month Walking Tours of the Northeast Community at 1 p.m. on the following dates in February: Wednesday, Feb. 7 Friday, Feb. 9 Wednesday, Feb. 14 Friday, Feb. 16 Wednesday, Feb. 21 Friday, Feb. 23 Wednesday, Feb. 28 […]
Rhett Barlow has been arrested for allegedly asking a man to kill the individual involved in the crash that killed his mother in 2016.
Source: ChinaFotoPress / GettyYou’re invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the 2023 Lighting of Wake Forest on Friday, Dec. 1! This year’s event is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. in Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St. Our ceremony will feature the lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa’s exciting arrival […]
A Louisiana minor has been charged with making threats to Heritage High School in Wake Forest, according to WRAL. Wake Forest Police confirmed that the minor from Shreveport, LA made the first threat on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The school was evacuated due to a unspecified threat made over the phone. Students and staff were evacuated while the […]
Monday, Nov. 13 | Noon-4 pm – or until the two trucks are full Flaherty Park, 1226 N. White St. Free and open to the public, the shred event sponsored by Skylift Garage Doors, will take place from noon-4 p.m. – or until the two paper shredding trucks are full at Flaherty Park, 1226 N. White […]
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 entrance facing Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass. Saturday’s […]
The Halloween Boo Bash is a free, family-oriented festival for children ages 12 and younger. Thursday, Oct. 26 | 4:30-7 pm E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road This year’s festivities will include balloon animals, inflatable slides, and a variety of other ghostly games and activities. Small pumpkins will be available to the first 300 […]
