Last week the Gazette erred in the article about the Wake Forest Planning Board. Larry Olson is the president of Nexus Global, which is seeking permission to build a three-story office building on Durham Road. We apologize for the error.

The Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Power are joining forces to help area residents manage their electric costs by hosting a series of free monthly energy fairs. The next scheduled energy fair is Thursday, June 18, from noon to 4 p.m. in the lobby of the Wake Forest Town Hall at 301 South Brooks Street. All area residents are invited to attend and learn about several simple ways to make your home more energy efficient and save money on your electric bill. Wake Forest staff will also share useful information about the town’s array of utility payment options, including “Pay as You Go,” and energy saving tools. Wake Forest Power customers will also have the opportunity to schedule a free residential energy audit. A division of the Town of Wake Forest, Wake Forest Power supplies electricity to approximately 5,000 residential and 1,300 commercial customers. A public power community

As spring transitions to summer and temperatures start to climb, the Wake Forest Police Department is warning residents to never leave children or pets in an unattended vehicle. Officials are also offering clear instruction on what to do if you see a child or pet left alone in a car. “Anyone who sees a child or animal left unattended in a vehicle should stay with the vehicle and call the police department,” said Wake Forest Police Chief Jeff Leonard. Last year, Wake Forest Police arrested a Franklinton woman and charged her with animal cruelty after her two dogs died as a result of being left in an unattended vehicle for nearly three hours. Although the outside temperature on the day of the incident was a comfortable 80 degrees, the reported temperature inside the vehicle exceeded 120. The following tips are provided for pet owners and for those who see animals

Northern Wake residents have a new opportunity to learn about the four transit plans the county is considering and a chance to register their opinion about the options. On Tuesday, June 23, there will be a booth and English and Spanish speakers in the lobby of the Northern Regional Center from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be brochures available in both languages. People can also visit www.waketransit.com or go to Twitter, #waketransit. The Northern Regional Center is at 350 East Holding Avenue with parking on the street or in the shared parking lot with the Wake Forest Library.

Join your friends and neighbors in historic downtown Wake Forest Friday night, June 12, for the monthly Art After Hours when shops and studios are open until 9 p.m. and many feature artist receptions, special exhibits, refreshments, music and sales. The sponsor, Wake Forest Downtown, also provides free horse and carriage rides up and down South White Street. In the summer, musicians often perform on the street and on porches for Art After Hours, and studios leave their doors open to allow the music within entertain people in the street. Owner Beth Massey will welcome glass artist Melanie Stoer to the Wake Forest Art & Frame Shop with refreshments and a reception. Stoer, who began working with glass in 2001, now lives in Raleigh and has her own business, Melsie Galss. Her work has been widely exhibited in Raleigh. “While much of my work is inspired by world travel and