NC Attorney General Josh Stein and NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall will headline a distinguished panel of presenters at the “Seniors at Risk: 21st Century Scam Threats, Preventions and Solutions” seminar on Thursday, May 18. The event, also known as “Senior Scam Jam,” is free, but pre-registration is required at www.tfsnc.org/events no later than Friday, May 12. Scheduled from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., Senior Scam Jam will feature several prominent experts discussing useful ways attendees can protect themselves, clients and loved ones from financial, technological and other types of fraud that typically impacts senior adults. Other featured speakers will include Stephanie Bias, NC Department of Insurance; John Maron, NC Department of the Secretary of State; and Natalie Wood Riche, NC Department of Justice. Among the topics they will discuss are Medicare and healthcare fraud, counterfeit prescription drugs, and pyramid and Ponzi

The Town of Wake Forest will celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. The free event will include an Environmental Education Expo featuring interactive environmental education stations. Set up throughout the park, the stations will offer both children and adults a unique opportunity to experience the wonders of nature while learning about the environment. As part of the expo, attendees will have the opportunity to get an up-close look at a variety of living things they might encounter on the trails: Examine reptiles and amphibians and learn about their tracks and signs at an exhibit from the NC Museum of Natural Sciences; Learn how to identify song birds; Learn how to identify and reduce stormwater pollutants; Learn all about bees; Hear animal night calls; See camping exhibits, reptiles and more! Several local organizations and businesses are scheduled to participate in the

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will host Special Needs Movie Night on Friday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department, this free event will offer exceptional children and their families the opportunity to enjoy a film in a safe and accepting environment. To help ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone, the viewing area will include extra lighting, and the movie’s volume will be slightly lower. The event’s theme is “fun without repercussions,” so audience members will be invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing. There is no cost to participate, but a parent or caretaker must accompany each child. Concessions, including popcorn and soft drinks, will be available for purchase, but attendees are invited to bring their favorite snack. Due to the terms and conditions in its agreement with the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation, the Renaissance Centre is

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will host a number of events over the next several months designed to raise awareness about Alzeheimer’s disease and related dementias. Each event in the Dementia Awareness Series will offer local residents the opportunity to learn about dozens of dementia-related programs, services, products and resources – all in one location. The Renaissance Centre is presenting the series in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina and Wake Forest SING as part of an effort to establish Wake Forest as a dementia-friendly community. The Renaissance Centre will kick off the series by hosting a dinner and movie screening of the PBS documentary “Can Alzeheimer’s Be Stopped?” on Thursday, May 25, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The occasion will begin with exciting news from medical experts concerning dementia research and care, followed by dinner and the special movie screening. The program and

An interactive tool on the Town of Wake Forest website is making it easier than ever for residents to stay connected about garbage, recycling and yard waste collection programs. Known as Waste Wizard and available at www.wakeforestnc.gov/waste-wizard.aspx, the interactive tool allows users to sign up for waste collection reminders and download collection schedules. In addition, the Waste Wizard allows users to type in key words related to disposable household materials and receive valuable disposal tips. From aluminum cans and phone books to popcorn bags and plastic beverage bottles, the search tool helps residents determine which items can be recycled and which ones should be thrown away. As an added bonus, the Waste Wizard is also provided as a function on the Town of Wake Forest app. For more information or to download the town’s app, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/app.aspx. For more information about the Waste Wizard, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/waste-wizard.aspx or contact Public Works