The Senior Lifestyle Expo, a program of the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, is set for Tuesday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richland Creek Community Church. The expo is specifically designed for the area’s growing population of active seniors. “The Senior Lifestyle Expo is modeled after our very successful Business Expos,” Corey Hutcherson, the chamber’s vice president of community relations, 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 other recreational activities that may appeal to them.” Presented by Carillon Assisted Living of Wake Forest, the expo offers free admission, free wellness screenings, free coffee and refreshments, and more than 60 exhibitor booths. It promises to be an entertaining and educational experience for all. In addition to the

The Wake Forest Parks; Recreation and Cultural Resources Department will sponsor a free Special Needs Resource Fair on Saturday; April 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Richland Creek Community Church, 3229 Burlington Mills Road. The event will include over 30 professional vendors that specialize in providing to children and adults with special needs an array of services; including therapeutic, health and wellness, educational, recreational, music, financial and legal. The fair is designed to offer local families the opportunity to learn about dozens of programs, services, products and resources – all in one location. Local businesses and non-profits scheduled to participate include Allied Rehab; Brain Balance Achievement Center of Raleigh; Easter Seals UCP NC and VA; Pediatric Therapy Associates; East Point Prosthetics & Orthotics; Doterra International; Advocates for Inclusive Education (AFIE); Wake County Public School System Family and Community Connections; AXA Advisors; Alliance Behavioral Healthcare; The ARC of the

Wake Forest Arts and the Wake Forest Garden Club need 10 or more artists and artisans to show and sell their wares in local gardens during the May 13 Mad Hatter Tea Party and Classic Car Show at the Wake Forest Historical Museum. Those interested can email the committee at wakeforestartists@gmail.com before April 1 with an intent to participate and three high-quality digital images of representative works. Those with a garden themes  are preferred. Details about this and other artist opportunities are available at the Wake Forest Guild of Artists website, www.wakeforestguild.com

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will present the All Laughs Matter comedy concert on Saturday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. Presented by The Blackpack, the concert will feature all-star headliners Vince Morris, BT and Bill D. Washington – all on one stage – hilariously chipping at the walls of racial and social stereotypes. Simultaneously hilarious and thought-provoking, The Blackpack celebrates our differences, one joke at a time. Adding to the fun is a Q&A portion of the show, “Everything you ever wanted to ask a black man but were afraid to ask.” Their motto: Be yourself. Because everybody else is taken. The show is rated PG due to possible mature content. Advance tickets are $15 plus tax for adults and $13 plus tax for seniors and may be purchased online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/tickets-events.aspx with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card. Tickets may also be purchased

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, at E. Carroll Joyner Park on Harris Road. Presented by Primrose School of Heritage Wake Forest, this free event will be packed full of crafts, games, food, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. This year’s egg hunt will include over 15,000 eggs containing prizes and candy hidden across four locations for the following age groups: 3 and younger, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 and special needs. Children ages 3 and younger will hunt for eggs beginning at 10 a.m.; ages 4-6 will begin at 10:20 a.m.; ages 7-9 get underway at 10:40 a.m.; and ages 10-12 commence at 11 a.m. An egg hunt for children with special needs will begin at 11:30 a.m. A downloadable map of the egg hunt areas is available at www.wakeforestnc.gov/easter-egg-hunt.aspx. Registration is not required for