Once again Wake Forest has been ranked among the top safest cities in North Carolina, coming in at #21. A word: Other rankings by other groups have listed the town as #10 or #26 or some other number. But it does remain in the top 50 in all. The latest study was done by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, which analyzed the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data to select the cities. For every city with a population greater than 5,000 people, the NCHSS looked at the number of violent crimes, including aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder and robbery, and property crimes, including arson, burglary, larceny theft and vehicle theft. The NCHSS calculated the chance of violent and property crimes happening per 1,000 population to level the playing field for cities varying in size. “We are extremely pleased to learn of the NCHSS findings,” said Wake Forest

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will host a special screening of “Destiny Road” on Friday, April 7. Produced by Wake Forest’s own Uptone Pictures, Destiny Road is based on the book “Three Lives One Destiny” by R.R. Soares. Shot in various locations in Wake Forest and Raleigh, the film follows three people as they journey through the challenges that life throws at them. In the end, they learn about forgiveness, redemption and faith. The evening of April 7 will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. Free appetizers will be served, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. The special showing of Destiny Road will get underway at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase for $10 plus tax and include the cocktail reception. The Renaissance Centre is located at 405 S. Brooks St. For more information, visit www.wakeforestrencen.org or call the Renaissance Centre

On Saturday May 13, 2017, the Wake Forest Garden Club will host its annual Mad Hatter Tea Party at the Wake Forest Historical Museum at 414 North Main Street. This year the Garden Tour is back featuring local garden-themed artists at each lovely garden location. The events will include the Mad Hatter Tea from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Garden and Art Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  This is a two-ticket event so pick and choose your preference for the Tea Party or Garden Tour or don’t miss out on either and attend both. The $20 traditional plated tea will be served in the Wake Forest Historical Museum. The $15 garden tour featuring 10 area gardens and artists will wend through the historic area. Free events include a plant sale and classic car show.

The B.W. Wells Association members will welcome visitors to the former Wells home at the end of Bent Road off Stony Hill Road for a day of free tours and children’s game and activities. The hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be two Hog Farming Tours, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – a very important part of farming when this was an active farm – a Family Ecology Walk at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., a Wildflower and Geology Walk at noon and 3 p.m., a B.W. History Walk at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., a Capital Tree Walk at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and a Poetry Walk at noon. The games and activities will continue through the day. To reach the B.W. Wells Park, part of the Falls Lake Park system, take N.C. 98 west from Wake Forest to Stony Hill Road, turn right

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