Qualia Networks, a pioneer in Web of Things technology, products and solutions founded in Raleigh in 2013, has opened an office in the Wireless Research Center of North Carolina in Wake Forest. The Center provides research, development and commercialization expertise in RF and Antenna design, and Pre-FCC certification testing for Qualia Networks’ Chariot suite of products. Chariots are state of the art wireless processing engines compatible with Arduino that enable makers and web developers to create the new generation of RESTful apps and services required for the Web of Things. “The innovation being generated by Qualia network using the Arduino wireless platform and their new services is a great fit for the ecosystem here at the Wireless Research Center. The Arduino development world will greatly benefit from their effort,” Larry Steffann, general manager of the Wireless Research Center, said. “Qualia Networks provides a new generation of highly efficient, low-power, wireless, web-of-things functionalities. WRCNC

The American Cancer Society is recruiting teams from businesses, schools, families, places of worship, neighborhoods and more to participate in Relay For Life, coming up May 16 at Heritage High School. Relay teams are committed to finishing the fight against cancer and raise funds to support the American Cancer Society’s mission. Sign up at www.RelayForLife.org/NorthernWakeNC or contact co-chair Marty Coward at 919-760-3520 or martycoward@nc.rr.com. Relay For Life is a community-based event where teams members set up campsites and take turns walking in honor of those who’ve battled cancer. Each team has at least one participant on the track at all times, and cancer survivors and caregivers take a celebratory first lap. Four million people participated in more than 6,000 events worldwide in 2014. “Relay unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for

Woodland Baptist Church will sponsor the Faster than a Pastor 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 11, that begins and ends at the American Legion Post 187 which is at 225 East Holding Avenue. The race begins at 8 a.m. and will be timed by Young & Associates. The proceeds from the race will benefit the ChurchNet assistance ministry and the Tri-Area Ministry food pantry. There is an entry fee of $30, and there will be three overall male and female trophies in the following age brackets: 9 and under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59, and 60 and older. You can find the registration form at www.fasterthanapastor.com and go to fasterthanapastorinfo@gmail.com. Checks can be mailed to Woodland Baptist Church, Woodland Church Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587. There will be no refunds for any reason.

Wake Forest’s General James Moore Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has been selected by the national 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Committee to serve as the local group to coordinate celebrations promoting this celebration. The group has agreed to conduct at least two activities in the three years 2015-2017 that will recognize the valor, service and sacrifice of those who participated in the Vietnam War. The first of this year’s celebration was held Saturday, March 28, at the historic birthplace of Wake Forest University located on North Main Street, the Wake Forest Historical Museum. In addition to the members of the DAR, several ladies associated with the museum were on hand to assist celebrate the occasion. Local Vietnam Veterans and their spouses were treated to an afternoon reception. After consuming the light treats and punch each veteran received a commemorative certificate distinguishing their participation by the

The Town of Wake Forest was among several North Carolina governments to earn recognition at the 8th North Carolina City & County Communicators’ (NC3C) Excellence in Communications Awards presented Thursday, March 19, during NC3C’s Annual Spring Conference. Over 100 entries were submitted in 20 categories. The Town of Wake Forest received four awards in the following categories: First place in “Printed Publications – External Newsletters” for the “Our Town” newsletter First place in “Marketing Tools – Direct Mail/Print Advertising” for the “Christmas in Wake Forest” advertising campaign First place in “Marketing Tools – Branding – New Logo” for the “Wake Forest Bond Referendum” branding campaign and logo Second place in “Communication Technology – Website” for the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts website. Communications Specialist Bess Martinson, who serves as the town’s graphic designer and editor of the “Our Town” newsletter, was on hand to accept the awards. Judges