The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is gearing up for a new fitness program for special needs children and adults as well as spring ball league play for everyone. The department is beginning a monthly fitness program for special needs children and adults, Fun with Fitness. In February Fun with Fitness will introduce a different level fitness class one Saturday each month from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center at 416 North Taylor Street. The class will feature Zumba on Feb. 18, Taekwondo on March 11 and yoga on April 15. These classes are designed to offer exceptional individuals the opportunity to learn basic exercise techniques and movements in a safe and accepting environment. A fee is associated with each class and registration is required at https://wakeforestnc.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle and a buddy if necessary. For

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

The Better Business Bureau for Eastern North Carolina is warning consumers about an old scam with a new twist. The “Can You Hear Me?” scam has long been used to coerce businesses into purchasing office supplies and directory ads they never actually ordered, but now it’s targeting individual consumers as well. For the last few days of January, more than half of the reports to BBB Scam Tracker have been about this one scam. Consumers say the calls are about vacation packages, cruises, warranties, and other big ticket items. So far, none have reported money loss, but it is unclear how the scams will play out over time, or if the targets will be victimized at a later date. Here’s how it works: You get a call from someone who almost immediately asks “Can you hear me?” Their goal is to get you to answer “Yes,” which most people would

The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a new free program for chamber members and their guests, Issues and Answers. It is an opportunity to hear from industry experts on how the changing landscape of law, finance, taxes and insurance is affecting business today. The first event will be Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the community room at the new Wake Electric building on Franklin Street. Breakfast will be at 7:45 a.m. with the meeting starting at 8 a.m. The following topics will be discussed: Law: An overview of laws to watch in 2017, including HB2, the Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule, the Affordable Care Act, and other workplace legal issues related to sexual orientation and transgender status. Finance: An overview of what’s going on in the capital markets this quarter. Taxes: New NC laws regarding sales tax on repairs, maintenance and installation services and corporate taxes, as well as any new developments

Got the mid-winter blues? Check out the free Wake Tech classes taught by Jerry Glenn and learn how computers work, how to handle Windows 10 or how to use Office Word or Excel. Stretching the brain keeps it fit. Circle Tuesday, March 28, on your calendar. It’s the date for the 2017 Senior Lifestyle Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richland Creek Community Church on Burlington Mills Road. There will be prizes and giveaways, food, health screenings and much more. Resources for Seniors and the Northern Wake Senior Center will have a booth. The Mardi Gras Dance and Fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, costs $5 but it helps support programs at the senior center. A DJ will provide music, refreshments are sponsored, and mask are welcome but not required. Remember there is free tax aid thanks to AARP on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from

*The Wake Forest Farmers Market will be held in Renaissance Plaza on Brooks Street Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon. See its Facebook page for vendors. *Monday Night Bingo at The Factory is hosted by the Wake Forest Kiwanis Club in the Mill Room from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday night. All profits support the club’s projects for children. Visit www.wakeforestbingo.com for more information. *Overeaters Anonymous meets on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Wake Forest United Methodist Church, 905 South Main Street. Enter through the back by the office. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone welcome! Contact Jennifer at 928-225-5236. *A blood drive sponsored by the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Wake Forest will be held Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the town hall parking lot at 301 Brooks Street. All blood types, but particularly O-negative,