The Wake Forest Children’s Choir will hold auditions on Monday, Aug. 31, at 4:30 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts at 405 South Brooks Street. The auditions are open to students in grades 4-9. Anyone planning to audition must register at http://wfchildrenschoir.org. No previous choral experience is required, and students planning to audition are not required to prepare any material in advance. Students accepted into the choir will be expected to attend weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. The cost for tuition is $340 to be paid in two installments of $150, plus a $40 materials fee. Comprised of children of all racial, cultural, religious and economic backgrounds, the Wake Forest Children’s Choir offers outstanding young singers in our community the opportunity to learn a variety of high quality choral repertoire, both sacred and secular, and to share it

The signs are up on Forestville Road warning drivers that the road will be closed Monday, July 6, and will be closed until at least December while Blythe Construction tears down the existing bridge and builds a new one. The detour uses Rogers Road, South Main Street and Burlington Mills Road, and the Wake Forest Police Department is well aware that the construction will impact local drivers. Police Chief Jeff Leonard says his department has fielded numerous calls from area residents with concerns about the project. “There is no easy solution,” Leonard said. “Unfortunately, a lot of people are going to be inconvenienced. Still, we’re all in this together. If you live in that area or travel through that area, the best thing you can do is allow yourself extra time and be aware of the assigned detour. “Our officers will monitor the situation and provide assistance if needed,” he

As Americans prepare to celebrate our country’s independence, the Wake Forest Police Department is reminding area residents that the possession or discharge of fireworks that explode, spin, fly, jump in the air or leave the ground in any way are prohibited by North Carolina law. Illegal explosives include but are not limited to firecrackers, ground spinners, Roman candles, bottle rockets and mortars. The law is stipulated in North Carolina General Statutes 14-410 and 14-414. Violation of this State Law is a Class 2 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or 30 days to six months in jail. Residents are also reminded that explosive fireworks, which are sold legally in South Carolina and several other states, are illegal in North Carolina. In North Carolina, fireworks that are available for personal use are those marked as 1.4G. Novelty items, including sparklers, caps for toy pistols, snake and glow worms

Neighborhood Watch is an effective and inexpensive way to help prevent crime and reduce fear. That’s why the Wake Forest Police Department is inviting neighborhoods across Wake Forest to form a Neighborhood Watch group and help enhance the sense of safety in our community. “Our officers can’t be everywhere,” said Wake Forest Police Chief Jeff Leonard. “So, we’re encouraging our residents to serve as the extra eyes and ears in our community and take an active role in watching out for one another.” Neighborhood Watch programs have been in place in Wake Forest for over 10 years. Currently, 41 area neighborhoods offer such a program. According to Chief Leonard, the Neighborhood Watch concept is simple, yet effective. It also encourages residents to trust their instincts and be proactive. “Neighborhood Watch encourages neighbors to help police by watching and listening for suspicious activity in their community,” Leonard said. “No one recognizes

The Wake Forest Human Relations Council is soliciting youth and adult nominations for the sixth annual Good Neighbor of the Year Award. The award is designed to recognize Wake Forest residents who work to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods without seeking or receiving recognition for their service. Nominees are sought in two divisions: adult and youth between the ages of 13 and 18. In order to qualify a nominee must be a Town of Wake Forest resident who has made a significant contribution to the community between Sept. 1, 2014, and Aug. 31, 2015. Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are not eligible. Nominations forms are available at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and may be downloaded from the town’s website at www.wakeforestnc.gov/goodneighborday.aspx. Completed forms may be mailed to Town of Wake Forest, c/o Virginia Jones, 301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587.