In the Jan. 11 Gazette there was an article about the December permits showing, in unofficial numbers, the town approved permits in 2016 for 820 housing units which could translate to 2,320 new residents. There was also a list of the single-family houses permitted in December. For five of those permits the editor could find no information about the new street names. That little puzzle was solved this week when Courtney Jenkins, a new planner in the Wake Forest Planning Department, found the inquiry email in her trash file and responded. She said Provision Place, Lifespring Lane and Fountainview Drive are all in the new subdivision the Courtyards at Heritage Grove on Rogers Road where Epcon Communities is the developer.

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources department will host a Special Needs Family Game Night on Friday, Jan. 27, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Wake Forest Community House, 133 W. Owen Ave. This free event will offer exceptional children and their families the opportunity to play BINGO and a variety of board games, eat, and socialize in a safe and accepting environment. Attendees are invited to bring their favorite snacks. There is no cost to participate, but a parent or caretaker must accompany each child. Anyone planning to attend is encouraged to pre-register at wakeforestnc.recdesk.com. For more information about Special Needs Family Game Night, contact Specialized Recreation Specialist Kelly Schurtz at 919-556-7093 or kschurtz@wakeforestnc.gov.  

Mike Wiley will present two performances of “Tired Souls” on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 Brooks Street. The shows are scheduled for 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.   “Tired Souls” is a recount of Rosa Parks’ decisive bus ride and the notable black citizens who laid the groundwork for this pivotal moment in history. Both performances are free and best appreciated by audiences in third grade and higher. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. “Tired Souls” is part of the Renaissance Centre’s “Arts for All” free community performance series, which is supported by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County. For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.  

The Town of Wake Forest has just released the names of the bands for the summer street concert series, Friday Night on White The Magic Pipers will kick off the series on April 28, followed by Smile on May 12, Bull City Syndicate on June 9, Big Love on July 14, Love Tribe on Aug. 11, and Crush on Sept. 8. For more information about each band, including videos of band performances, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/band-line-up.aspx. Presented by White Street Brewing Co., Friday Night on White takes place along South White Street – usually on the second Friday night of each month from April through September. Due to Good Friday falling this year on the second Friday in April, the 2017 series will get underway on April 28. The remaining concerts will take place on the second Friday of each month from May through September. Each concert begins at 6 p.m. and

Mayor Vivian Jones will deliver her 2017 State of the Town Address on Monday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m., during the ninth annual State of the Town Address and Dinner. Presented by the Wake Forest Rotary Club, the event will be at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts on South Brooks Street. During her remarks, Mayor Jones will highlight the town’s key accomplishments in 2016 and outline the goals Wake Forest will strive towards in 2017. All area residents are invited to attend this special event. Tickets are $15 per person in advance and $20 on the day of the event and include a catered meal. Dress for the event is business casual. Tickets can be purchased online with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit card at www.wakeforestnc.gov/state-of-the-town.aspx. Tickets may also be purchased at the Renaissance Centre Box Office with cash, check or credit card. A