Because of the wet conditions, the free self-defense class for women on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m. will be moved to the Flaherty Community House gymnasium. The class is offered by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. Instructors from Krav Maga Raleigh will teach participating women a variety of techniques to avoid danger and defend themselves if necessary. Krav Maga is a no-nonsense system that focuses on the most practical and instinctive methods to get you out of harm’s way. Attendees will be required to sign a waiver, so anyone planning to attend should arrive 10-15 minutes early. Participants are encouraged to wear workout clothes and athletic shoes – but no jewelry – and bring water. For more information, contact Special Events Coordinator Suja Jacob at 919-556-7063 or sjacob@wakeforestnc.gov<mailto:sjacob@wakeforestnc.gov>.  

Because of Hurricane Florence, Wake Forest’s Good Neighbor Day has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22. It will be at E. Carroll Joyner Park on Harris Road from 1 to 4 p.m. Good Neighbor Day is an annual celebration assembling Wake Forest residents from all walks of life for a day of food, fun, and family entertainment. By bringing together a mix of cultures, music, ages and ethnicities, the event celebrates diversity and promotes goodwill among all of Wake Forest’s citizens. A special part of this year’s Good Neighbor Day will be the presentation of the ninth annual Good Neighbor of the Year Award. The honor will be presented to a local youth and an adult who consistently demonstrate an unfailing commitment to preserving, maintaining, and improving the quality of life in their neighborhood and community. The Human Relations Council is soliciting nominations for youths and adults through Friday, Aug.

The Wake Forest Police Department  encouraging area residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, and homeowners’ associations to show their support for police-community crime prevention partnerships by participating in Wake Forest’s National Night Out on Monday, Oct. 1, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Renaissance  Plaza on Brooks Street. There will be a DJ, food, special prizes and vehicle displays by Wake Forest Fire Department, Wake Forest Police Department and Wake County EMS along with a variety of booths highlighting crime prevention and safety. Police officers will distribute information  about vehicle security, home security and personal safety. There will be a K-9 demonstration and D.A.R.E. presentation along with information about Neighborhood Watch, Special Olympics, and much more. Although National Night Out is offered nationally on the first Tuesday in August, the Wake Forest Police Department schedules its event each year on the first Monday in October to take advantage of cooler temperatures.

Tire & Service will present the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Heritage Golf Club. Only five foursomes remain unsold so you are urged to register today before all are sold. Registration is inclusive and includes greens fees, range balls, mulligans, a tournament gift, a shotgun raffle ticket with the chance to win $200, breakfast before play, beverages during play and a celebratory lunch reception. Cost is $200 per golfer. Call or email the chamber to sign up. The putting and driving range will open at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. This is a Captain’s Choice tournament that is held annually to provide business professionals with the opportunity to network and do business on the links. The tournament also provides the funds necessary to provide small business and specialty programming to Chamber members and the community throughout the

*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, Sept. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon, if the weather permits. 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