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Eggstravaganza at Joyner April 5
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host the 2025 Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Presented by Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics and Skylift Garage Doors, this free family event offers a fresh approach to the traditional egg hunt. Instead of different age groups “scrambling” for eggs at assigned times, children and their families are invited to stroll along the “Bunny Trail” and collect their eggs any time between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The festivities will also feature a DJ pumping out fun tunes, a roaming magician, bubble artist, Easter-themed crafts, and – of course – a visit from the Easter Bunny. Registration is not required, but participants should come with baskets in hand ready to fill at designated stops along the Bunny Trail. In addition, an Egg-ceptional Zone will cater to children with disabilities and their families from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Situated in the small, grassy field in front of the historic barns, the zone is designed to provide a fun, safe, family-friendly environment that allows children who may have difficulty participating in a traditional egg hunt the opportunity to pick up Easter eggs at their own pace. Bring a buddy to help if needed. The following local businesses and organizations have generously contributed
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Six Sundays begins with British Invaders Band
You’re invited to a foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time at this year’s Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and ARTS Wake Forest, the free outdoor concert series will be offered from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on consecutive Sundays from April 27 through June 1 at the Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road. From big band and R&B to beach and jazz, there’s something for all music lovers at this year’s Six Sundays in Spring. The British Invaders Band will kick off this year’s performances on Sunday, April 27, followed by The Tams (May 4), Eduardo and the Paco Band (May 11), The Legacy Motown Revue (May 18), Blackwater Band (May 25), and Miss Mini & the Sandman Band (June 1). A variety of
New town attorney named
During its work session Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Mayor Vivian Jones announced the new town attorney will be Nathan L. McKinney without any further information. Members of the town board and the mayor have been interviewing the candidates for the position. The commissioners approved his contract. The commissioners listened to presentations about: * The land for Wake Forest fire station #6 will be two lots on Wait Avenue the town is purchasing with 4.48 acres, and the planning board has recommended its rezoning to Rural Holding District. * The town has agreed to pay two-thirds of the cost for the new road, the extension of Friendship Chapel Road from its eastern end at the edge of Holding Village to its existing segment connecting it to
WFPD arrested 79 for DUI since January
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is again warning local drivers not to drink and drive after arresting 79 people for Driving While Impaired (DWI) since January 1. Police say they arrested 23 people in January, 26 in February, and 30 in March. At the current rate, the WFPD is on pace to record more than 300 DWI arrests in 2025, compared with a total of 128 in 2023 and 243 in 2024. According to Interim Police Chief Julius Jefferson, Wake Forest Police are committed to reversing this “troubling trend.” “We have a zero-tolerance policy against impaired driving,” said Jefferson. “Driving under the influence is careless and reckless. It not only endangers the life of the driver, but it can also have deadly consequences for
WF firefighters fry fish Friday, April 25
The Wake Forest Fire Department Annual Fish Fry is Friday, April 25, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. – or until all the fish plates are sold – at Fire Station #1, 420 Elm Ave. Plates are $10 each and will include generous portions of fried flounder, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, and hush puppies. Cash, check, and credit card accepted. Fish fry proceeds will benefit the Wake Forest Firefighters Foundation. No preorders will be accepted but eat-in and drive thru take-out options will be available. Desserts will be sold separately for guests dining inside. Delivery service is available for orders of 15 plates or more. A special part of this year’s Fish Fry will be a food drive to benefit the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry. Throughout the day, the WFFD will collect non-perishable food
