The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department is urging Wake Forest residents to be aware of several private companies attempting to sell water filtration systems in our area. Public Utilities officials say a number of private companies have been sending out mass mailings and placing water sampling door hangers soliciting residents to purchase water filtration systems. Many of these door hanger solicitations include “water sampling kits” and indicate “Urgent Community Water Test.” These official looking mailings and door hangers are neither issued nor endorsed by the City of Raleigh. Customers should be aware that accurate water quality sampling requires a specific collection and handling protocol, as well as a laboratory certified by North Carolina to conduct industry-accepted tests. The Raleigh Public Utilities Department conducts thousands of water quality analyses throughout the year to ensure the drinking water you receive meets or exceeds all federal and state drinking water regulations. Considered

Henry Black served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and will be honored at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, during the 28th Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony in Centennial Plaza in front of town hall. Members of Black’s family will participate in the ceremony, which will include patriotic songs, special remarks, a memorial wreath laying and the ceremonial flag-raising. After raising the American flag, the Wake Forest Fire Department Honor Guard will raise the U.S. Army service flag in recognition of the military branch in which Black served. Both flags will fly in Centennial Plaza throughout August. Photographs and other remembrances of Black will also be displayed in Centennial Plaza during the ceremony, then in the Town Hall lobby through the end of the month. Presented by several local veterans’ organizations to honor the sacrifices of deceased Wake Forest veterans and their families, memorial flag-raising ceremonies

You can make a difference in our community by applying to fill the vacancy on the Human Relations Council (HRC). All residents of Wake Forest and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) are eligible to apply. Applications may be completed and submitted online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/advisory-board-application.aspx<http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/advisory-board-application.aspx. Application forms are also available at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 Brooks Street. Completed applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, and may be mailed or delivered to Town Clerk Deeda Harris, Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587; faxed to 919-435-9419; or emailed to dharris@wakeforestnc.gov<mailto:dharris@wakeforestnc.gov. Applicants will be expected to attend the next scheduled meeting of the HRC on Thursday, Aug. 23. The HRC will convene at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 015 on the ground floor of Town Hall, 301 Brooks Street. The meeting room is most easily accessed via Town Hall’s Taylor Street entrance. Following the interviews on

You can make a difference in our community by applying to fill one of two vacancies on the Cultural Resources Advisory Boar. All dresidents of Wake Forest and its extraterritorial jurisdiction are eligible to apply. The online application is available on the Town’s website at www.wakeforestnc.gov/advisory-board-application.aspx<http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/advisory-board-application.aspx>. Anyone without computer access is invited to complete the application by using the computer kiosks in the lobby of Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 Brooks Street. Hard copies are also available upon request by contacting Executive Assistant Cathi Pope at 919-435-9467 or cpope@wakeforestnc.gov<mailto:cpope@wakeforestnc.gov>. Completed applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31. Applicants will be expected to attend the next scheduled meeting of the cultural resources board on Monday, Sept. 10, to introduce themselves to the board’s current members and discuss why they wish to serve. The board meets at 6:30 p.m. in Wake Forest Renaissance Centre Arts Annex at 407 Brooks

There are two seats vacant on the Wake Forest Planning Board, those of Thomas Smith, who resigned in April after the planning board voted seven to two to recommend a 40-unit townhouse project on North Main Street, and Thad Juszczak, who was an unsuccessful town board candidate in 2017. Smith resigned because of the board’s recommendation. Assistant Planning Director Brendie Vega said Monday Juszczak is moving from town to be closer to his grandchildren. All Wake Forest residents are eligible to apply for the two unexpired terms. To apply online, go to www.wakeforestnc.gov/advisory-board-application.aspx<http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/advisory-board-application.aspx>. Anyone without computer access is invited to complete the application by using the computer kiosks in the lobby of town hall at 301 Brooks Street. Hard copies are also available upon request by contacting Executive Assistant Cathi Pope at 919-435-9467 or cpope@wakeforestnc.gov<mailto:cpope@wakeforestnc.gov>. Completed applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. Friday, July 27. Candidates will be

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre at 405 Brooks Street will host the third annual Wake Forest Home & Garden Show on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. Presented by Mitchell Heating & Cooling, the Home & Garden Show will feature over 40 local experts showcasing the latest in home improvement products, services and features. As an added bonus, this year’s event will again include a Shopping Marketplace with local art, handmade decor and various home products available for purchase. “For anyone planning a home improvement or yard enhancement project, our home and garden show will offer a convenient look at what’s available in our area,” said Renaissance Centre Manager Cathy Gouge. In addition to visiting with local home and garden experts, attendees will have the opportunity to attend free seminars throughout the two-day event and enter a number

Tickets are on sale for the 10th annual Purple Heart Banquet on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 5:30 p.m. 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 at Richland Creek Community Church is open to all veterans, military families, and the public. Tickets are only $20 and may be ordered online at www.WakeForestPurpleHeartFoundation.org, info@WakeForestPurpleHeartFoundation.org, or by calling 919-760-3520. Last year’s celebration saluted 65 Purple Heart recipients from around the Triangle. This year’s banquet features the veterans’ Walk of Honor, entertainment, patriotic tributes, and a catered meal. Sponsors make this tribute possible. Sponsorship levels are Gold ($1,000), Blue ($500), White ($250) and Red ($100). For details, call 919-792-0316. Donations may be made payable to Purple Heart Foundation, P.O. Box 168, Wake Forest, NC, 27588.

The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for Leadership Wake Forest, a comprehensive program to engage, cultivate and motivate men and women interested in building a strong sustainable community. Beginning in September, participants meet once a month for nine months to learn about Wake Forest’s history as well as current and future issues facing the town. Information is presented through panel discussions, on-site tours, hands-on activities, simulations, team discussions and Q&A sessions that provide a unique setting to meet local leaders. The program culminates with a group project that benefits the community. Tuition is $500 for members and $600 for nonmembers. Three scholarships are available. Call the chamber at 919-556-1567 for more details and an application form. * * * * The presenting sponsor for this year’s business expo will be B&W Hardware. The 2018 Business Expo will be Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 3 to 7 p.m. at

*The Wake Forest Farmers Market has moved to the town employees’ parking lot on Taylor Street behind town hall. The market will be open this Saturday, July 28, from 8 a.m. to noon, and local farmers and artisans will have meats, seasonal vegetables, bread, baked good and other local wares for sale. See the market’s Facebook page for information about the vendors and sign up for a weekly notice about the offerings that Saturday. *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