A new event aimed at the area’s growing population of active seniors, the Senior Lifestyle Expo will happen Tuesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richland Creek Community Church. Admission is free and there will be free coffee and refreshments along with more than 50 exhibitor booths and informative presentations. The event is presented by Carillon Assisted Living in Wake Forest with the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce. The church is at 3229 Burlington Mills Road. “The Senior Lifestyle Expo is modeled after our very successful business expos,” Corey Hutcherson, the chamber vice president of membership, said. “It’s a way to bring together businesses that have products and services targeted to adults over the age of 50. At the same time, residents can mingle and learn about different businesses, volunteer organizations, and recreational activities that may appeal to them.” Presentations and demonstrations will be made throughout

Wake Electric held its 2016 annual meeting on Friday, March 4. More than 600 co-op members came together at the Louisburg College Auditorium to hear business updates and a presentation from Jim Mangum, CEO and general manager. Three board members were re-elected to serve three-year terms on the Wake Electric Board of Directors: Allen Nelson, District 1, Stovall; Joe Hilburn, District 4, Raleigh; and Joe Eddins, District 8, Zebulon. After the meeting, the board met and appointed two new board members. Rodney Privette of Rolesville was appointed to fill the vacancy in District 6 that will expire at the 2017 annual meeting. Rodney is lifelong resident of the Wake Forest-Rolesville area and is the president and owner of Privette Insurance Agency. Rodney has served as a member of the Rolesville Rural Fire Department since 1975 and has served as fire chief since 1992. Robert (Bob) Hill of Wake Forest was

Wake Forest businessman Thomas Walters was honored at the annual summit of the National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) as its volunteer of the year for his ongoing support of SAVE. Thesummit was held March12 at North Carolina State University. Walters owns three Allstate Insurance Agencies in Wake Forest and Wake County and has served on SAVE’s board of directors for six years, during which he has secured several community grants for the nonprofit and donated items for the annual summit. He also speaks at many local school events promoting teen safe driving and overall youth engagement. The Allstate Foundation and SAVE joined forces in 2005 to further engage, empower, encourage and educate students, and Walters has been a driving force in bringing that partnership to life locally. The National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere, a nonprofit dedicated to decreasing the potential for violence in our schools

The full week of daily activities will be underway this week with one difference. The Northern Wake Senior Center will be closed Friday, March 25, in observance of Good Friday. Remember there is free tax aid provided by volunteers with the local chapter of AARP through April 13. It is available Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. but you must sign up for an appointment. The Wednesday Zumba class is being held at the Flaherty Community Center during March and April. Next week on Thursday, March 31, you can celebrate your January, February or March birthday with Alignment Healthcare of Wake Forest but you must sign up at the front desk by March 28. Also on March 31 there will be a free hearing screening from 10 a.m. to noon provided by Evolution Hearing in Raleigh. Space is limited so sign up at the front desk. Two

Once again, for the second year, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department and Richland Creek Community Church will sponsor a free Special Needs Resource Fair on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair will take place at Richland Creek Community Church at 3229 Burlington Mills Road. The event will include an array of professional vendors that specialize in providing a range of services, including therapeutic, health and wellness, educational, recreational, music, financial and legal, to children and adults with special needs. The fair is designed to offer local families the opportunity to learn about dozens of programs, services, products and resources – all in one location. Organizations and businesses that cater to or provide services to individuals with special needs are invited to apply as a vendor for the resource fair at no cost. “As the needs and demands of residents with