A June 29, 2018, concert featuring jazz fusion artist Marcus Anderson has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Center at 405 Brooks Street “We regret having to do this, but think that Saturday, March 2, will be a better date for everyone. Refunds have been given to all ticketholders,” said Wake Forest Arts President Mary Petretich. The fund-raising event was planned to support cultural programming in the community such as Six Sundays in Spring, the free outdoor concert series at Joyner Park, the Wake Forest Dance Festival and Holiday Artisan Market. Anderson was a full-time touring musician with Prince and the New Power Generation for four years and has worked with Cee Lo Green and Judith Hill, as well as releasing multiple solo albums. Details and tickets for the March 2, 2019, benefit event featuring Marcus Anderson will be added to the non-profit’s website

The Wake Forest Human Relations Council is soliciting youth and adult nominations for the ninth annual Good Neighbor of the Year Award. The award recognizes Wake Forest residents who work to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods without seeking recognition for their efforts. Nominees are sought in two divisions: adult and youth between the ages of 13 and 18. In order to qualify a nominee must be a Wake Forest resident who has made a significant contribution to the community between Sept. 1, 2017, and Aug. 31, 2018. Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are not eligible. The online nomination form is available on the Town’s website atwww.wakeforestnc.gov/goodneighborday.aspx. Completed nomination forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31. Nominations forms must include the names of both the nominator and the nominee, along with a narrative of 400 words or less describing why the nominee is deserving of

Wake Forest will host The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for four days in October, Oct. 18 through 21. The exhibit in Joyner Park will be free and open to the public around the clock for those days, and will require a large number of volunteers. Volunteers are critical to the success of the event and needed at a variety of times. Volunteer duties will be general in nature and may include answering questions, helping visitors locate names on The Wall and providing parking direction and assistance. Volunteers must be able to stand and walk and be 18 or older. The exhibit will be open from 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteering may sign up online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/the-wall-that-heals.aspx. A volunteer training session will be held at Joyner Park on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m.

Sponsors are needed for the 10th annual Purple Heart Banquet on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 5:30 p.m. at Richland Creek Community Church. Hosted by the Wake Forest Purple Heart Foundation, the banquet invites the public to help honor those wounded in battle. In addition to Purple Heart Medal recipients and their families, the event is open to all veterans, military families, and the public. Last year’s celebration saluted 70 Purple Heart recipients from around the Triangle. This year’s banquet features the Walk of Honor, entertainment, patriotic tributes, and a catered meal. Sponsors make this tribute possible. Sponsorship levels are Gold Star ($1,000), Blue ($500), White ($250) and Red ($100). For sponsor details, call Marty Coward at 919-792-0316 or email marty.coward@edwardjones.com. Contributions may be made payable to Wake Forest Purple Heart Foundation, P.O. Box 168, Wake Forest, NC, 27588. You can order tickets online at www.WakeForestPurpleHeartFoundation.org or email info@WakeForestPurpleHeartFoundation.org.  

The Wake Forest Purple Heart Foundation is asking for community help to cover expenses associated with bringing The Wall That Heals to Wake Forest. A three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Wall That Heals is coming to the E. Carroll Joyner Park on Harris Road It will be on 24-hour display Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 18 through 21. There is no admission charge. Financial support from local businesses and individuals is needed to help cover the cost of bringing the Wall to Wake Forest. Sponsorship levels range from $100 to $7,500 and include an array of benefits. Each sponsorship level is designed to allow sponsors to reach a huge audience as thousands of visitors are expected to visit Wake Forest during the four-day exhibit. Local businesses and individuals can donate via check or online via PayPal at www.wakeforestnc.gov/the-wall-that-heals.aspx. Checks should be made payable to Wake Forest Purple Heart Foundation