From WSJ Staff Reports The Wake Forest Area Chamber is sponsoring its first-ever Pickleball Open tournament on Saturday, May 1 at Flaherty Park in Wake Forest. Sponsored by Meals on Wheels of Wake County, more than 100 players have registered…
From WSJ Staff Reports Two-time Emmy Award winning journalist Sloan Heffernan with WRAL-TV is partnering with the Wake Forest Area Chamber to offer a “Business of Storytelling” workshop from 12:00 – 1:30 pm on May 6, 2021. This virtual workshop…
From the Town of Wake Forest The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre and the Wake Forest Guild of Artists will host the “All Things Bright & Beautiful – New Beginnings” Walk-Through Art Exhibit on Thursday, May 13, from 4-7 p.m. Over…
Contributed to WSJ by Town of Wake Forest The Town of Wake Forest is reminding area residents of paper shredding opportunities in our area on Saturday, April 17, and Monday, April 19. The Wake Forest Purple Heart Foundation will host…
From WSJ Staff Reports In response to strong community interest, the Wake Forest Fire Department is now selling custom “Autism Awareness” T-shirts with puzzle lettering for $20 each. Available in a variety of youth and adult sizes, the T-shirts may be…
From WSJ Staff Reports The Urban Forestry Division is celebrating Arbor Day this year with a free tree seedling giveaway, virtual tree tour and tree of the year award. From now through Tuesday, April 13, Wake Forest residents can pre-order…
From WSJ Staff Reports The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host a Virtual Bass Fishing Tournament for ages 13 and older and a Virtual Youth Fishing Tournament for ages 12 and under May 10-23. Over this…
Presented by Virginia Repertory Theatre, Little Red Hen is based on the traditional folk storybook with music and lyrics by Ford Flannagan. The virtual performance will be presented Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. “Who’ll help me plant the seed?” asks the…
From WSJ Staff Reports Closed since March 2020 due to COVID-19, the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 S. Brooks St., will re-open to the public and re-connect with the community beginning Friday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m.…
From WSJ Staff Reports In an ongoing effort to promote family activities, while also emphasizing the importance of staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is offering Mother-Son Superhero Bingo on…
From WSJ Staff Reports Wake Forest photographer Flavi Huff will speak from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, March 5, as a part of the Stories of Resilience series organized by InStepp, Inc., a Durham-based nonprofit helping women overcome challenges…
From WSJ Staff Reports From WSJ Staff Reports The Urban Forestry Board will host a free virtual “Tree Talk” this Thursday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. Led by Urban Forestry Coordinator Luke Devores, the webinar will feature a presentation by…
Several local churches and community organizations will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a virtual livestream program on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. Area residents are invited to watch the livestream on the Friendship Chapel…
Tis the season to celebrate, in your ugly Christmas sweater. During the week of December 7, you and your family are invited to spread a little holiday cheer by sharing photos of your “least visually appealing” Christmas sweater through the online…
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From WSJ Staff Reports The Wake Forest Police Department is accepting donations from area residents and businesses for the 22nd Annual Shop with a Cop. To contribute online via PayPal, visit https://bit.ly/WFShopCop. Checks and cash may also be mailed or…