The Wake Forest Police Department will celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day, on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. by hosting Coffee with a Cop at the Wake Forest Starbucks, 2815 Rogers Road. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for police officers and community members to come together in an informal, neutral setting to discuss community issues and build relationships – one cup of coffee at a time. The majority of contact law enforcement officers have with the public tends to occur during emergencies or emotional situations, which are often not the best times to build relationships. Coffee with a Cop aims to breaks down barriers and allow for relaxed, one-on-one interaction. All area residents are invited to attend, ask questions, and learn more about the Wake Forest Police Department. Starbucks will provide free standard coffee during the event, and several Wake Forest police officers will

The Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Power are joining more than 2,000 not-for-profit utilities in celebrating Public Power Week Oct. 1-7. As part of this annual week-long celebration, the Town and Wake Forest Power will offer several special events and activities: Public Power Week Crossword Puzzle Contest – From now through Wednesday, Oct. 4, Wake Forest Power residential electric customers can enter to win free electricity in October by participating in the Public Power Week Crossword Puzzle Contest. Three winners will be announced during the evening Energy Expo on Thursday, Oct. 5. To download the crossword puzzle and registration form, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/crossword-puzzle-contest.aspx. Savings for Seniors Bingo – Wake Forest-area seniors are invited to enjoy a special morning of bingo on Tuesday, Oct. 4. From 10 a.m. to noon, Wake Forest Power will host “Savings for Seniors Bingo” in the Ground Floor Meeting Room of the Wake Forest Town

Tri-Area Ministry, supported by churches in Wake Forest, Youngsville and Rolesville as well as many individuals, has been a reliable source for food for over 700 families for years, but the food pantry has mostly only been able to provide canned and dried foods although there are some donations of fresh produce. Leslie DuBois, chairman of the board of directors, said they want to do more and provide more healthy foods to their families. They plan a dinner and auction – Stop Hunger Feed Hope – on Friday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Wake Forest Presbyterian Church on Capital Boulevard – and it is a community project. The church is providing the facility free of charge. Main Street Grille is catering the meal at a discount, and area businesses have donated gift baskets, art, gift cards and more for the auction. Tickets are $20 per person,

The Wake Forest Police Department is now accepting monetary donations through Saturday, Nov. 18, as part of its 11th annual Turkey Drive. This year the police department is making it easier than ever for area residents to support this worthy cause by accepting online donations via PayPal at www.wakeforestnc.gov/donate-to-our-turkey-drive.aspx. Cash and checks written to the Wake Forest Police Department are also being accepted. Anyone wishing to contribute cash or a check to this year’s Turkey Drive should contact Officer M.W. Sattler at 919-795-7270. All monetary donations will be used to purchase additional turkeys. On Saturday, Nov. 18, the police department will accept donations of frozen turkeys at the Wake Forest Police Department Main Station, located at 225 S. Taylor St., from 9 a.m. until noon. Police officers and staff will distribute the turkeys while they last on Monday, Nov. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Wake Forest Community House,

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The 38th annual Wake Forest CROP Hunger Walk is set for Sunday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. The simple walk, which begins and ends at the Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 North Main Street, is approximately 1.5 miles on flat sidewalks in the beautiful historical homes neighborhood in Wake Forest. Everyone may participate. All participants will sign in at the registration table at the museum at 2 p.m. on Sept. 24, and step-off time will be 2:30 p.m. Bring non-perishable foods to donate to Tri-Area Ministry’s food pantry. At the sign-in, donate an amount you choose, either with cash or with a check payable to CROP Hunger Walk. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised here will go to Tri-Area Ministry food pantry in Wake Forest. Other funds will provide programs in the U.S. and around the world to end hunger and poverty and to provide disaster relief. See you there,

The Wake Forest Greenways Advisory Board will celebrate the opening of 3.7 miles of new trails in the area greenway system on Saturday, Sept. 30, during the Tri-Creek Greenway Crawl. The festivities will begin at 1 p.m. with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the newly constructed sections of the Smith, Sanford and Dunn Creek Greenways. The ribbon-cutting will take place at the trailhead near Foundation Drive – next to Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Road. The ceremony will include brief comments by Mayor Vivian Jones and other local dignitaries. A scavenger hunt highlighting several interesting features along the length of the new trails will follow. Free and open to the public, the Tri-Creek Greenway Crawl will include exhibits, handouts and special prize giveaways. The VFW Chuckwagon will also be onsite selling hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, snow cones and other sweet treats.

Granite Falls Swim and Athletic Club at 800 Granite Falls Boulevard in Rolesville will be the host for this month’s Business After Hours, Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. * * * * The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 2017 Golf Tournament at the Hasentree Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 2, and it is almost sold out. Only six golf foursomes remain. There are many ways for area businesses to be involved by becoming a sponsor, contributing a prize or playing in the tournament. Remember that date is also the tournament’s 25th birthday! This year’s registration includes greens fees, range balls, mulligans, a shotgun raffle ticket with the chance to win $200, beverages during play and a lunch reception. To learn more about sponsorships and prizes, call Sherry at 919.556.1519 or sherry@wakeforestchamber.org * * * * Develop your leadership skills, get to know the

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*The Wake Forest Farmers Market will be held in Renaissance Plaza on Brooks Street Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. See the market’s Facebook page for vendors for the market. *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. *Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry at 149 East Holding Avenue is now open from 9 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday along with its regular hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for food distribution. It serves about 700 families in Wake Forest, Youngsville, Rolesville and their surrounding areas. Call 919-556-7144 for information about receiving food, volunteering and donations. You can send donations to Tri-Area at PO Box 1394, Wake Forest NC 27588. *Hope House Weekly Food Pantry