The Town of Wake Forest is again asking residents to be patient as crews work to collect large amounts of leaves and other yard waste along local streets and in neighborhoods throughout our community. Crews are running behind schedule due to the large volume of leaves and because both town vacuum trucks are out of service. The knuckleboom truck used to collect large limbs and logs is also out of service. The town’s vacuum equipment performs two primary functions: vacuuming and mulching. As leaves pass through the fan or impeller, they are ground into mulch. When items other than leaves, such as rocks, bricks, bottles, and tree limbs, attempt to pass through, the fan or motor can be damaged. One of the two vacuum trucks was damaged during vacuuming operations by sticks, rocks and other debris mixed in with leaves. Crews are working overtime and staff from other divisions have

The Magic Piper will kick off the 2018-2019 Rockin’ the Forest music series on Friday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts on Brooks Street. One of the most popular party bands in the area,The Magic Pipers Band is an energetic three-piece band that plays all the hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today. Whether its beach, funk, R&B or rock n roll, they perform it live – without any pre-recorded tracks. Advance tickets are $10 each plus tax and can be purchased online with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit card at www.wakeforestrencen.org/event/rockin-forest<https://www.wakeforestrencen.org/event/rockin-forest>. Advance tickets may also be purchased with cash, check or credit card at the Renaissance Centre Box Office, 405 S. Brooks St. On the day of the concert tickets can be purchased at the door. Assembling some of the top musical acts in our area, the

During September the Wake Forest Inspections Department approved permits for 38 single-family homes, 10 townhouses and two commercial permits for a Char-Grill at 13600 Capital Boulevard and a fuel station at the Harris-Teeter at 3660 Rogers Road. The Char-Grill will be built by Dalton General Contractors with 3,090 square feet and an improvement value of $625,000. Dalton paid $8,258.21 in fees. The fuel station will be built by Bunn-Brantley Enterprises, which paid $2,866.56 in fees for a structure with 240 square feet and an improvement value of $1,243,760. The department also performed fit-up inspections for a Burgerim Restaurant at 11480 Capital Boulevard, a Which Wich restaurant at 2808 Rogers Road, Noire The Nail Bar at 11702 Retail Drive, a space in the Tarleton Business Park at 12339 Wake Union Church Road, and Giant Bike Store at 11216 Capital Boulevard. DR Horton is building nine townhouses on Treetop Meadow Lane in

The Wake Forest Police Department is accepting donations from area residents and businesses for the 20th Annual Shop with a Cop. To contribute online via PayPal, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/donate-to-shop-with-a-cop.aspx<http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/donate-to-shop-with-a-cop.aspx>. Checks and cash can be mailed or delivered to the Wake Forest Police Department, 225 S. Taylor St. This year’s Shop with a Cop holiday shopping spree is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 18. On that day approximately 30 area children will visit the Wake Forest Police Department where they will be paired with their police officer “partners.” The kids and their partners will then be transported by bus to the Wake Forest Walmart, where each child will be given $175 to spend on a winter coat and other items of their choice. Parents are encouraged not to accompany their children. Following the shopping spree, the children and their partners will be treated to a pizza party. Shop with a Cop was created

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is recruiting instructors and soliciting youth and adult course/program ideas for 2019. PRCR is especially in need of the following program instructors: Preschool/School-age Dance, Preschool Sports Fundamentals, Preschool Music, Preschool/School-age Art, Parent-Child programs, and Adult Fitness. The department offers an array of year-round recreation classes and activities. Many are the result of a local enthusiast expressing a desire to teach a program on their particular topic of interest. “We offer a wide variety of classes, activities and camps that meet the diverse needs and interests of the Wake Forest community,” said Recreation Program Superintendent Monica Lileton. “However, our programming success is due to our quality instructors and their dedication, enthusiasm and knowledge.” Adult offerings may involve one-night workshops, active classes or unique programs. Instructors set their own class schedules, title, content and topic subject to the approval of the Recreation

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will sponsor its annual Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 North White Street. Presented by Tuscan Ridge Animal Hospital and Champion Windows, Sunrooms & Home Exteriors, the Halloween Spooktacular is a free, family-oriented festival for children ages 12 and younger. This year’s festivities will include a balloon artist and cupcake walk, along with a variety of ghostly games and activities, and free pumpkin giveaways – while supplies last. Costumes are optional, but the best costumes will be featured on the town’s website. For more information, call 919-435-9560 or visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/halloween-spooktacular.aspx<http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/halloween-spooktacular.aspx

The Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission and the Wake Forest Woman’s Club will present their biennial Christmas Historic Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 7 p.m. – rain or shine. Offered only in even-numbered years, the Christmas Historic Home Tour is a self-guided tour featuring several Wake Forest homes and other properties decorated for the holidays and open for viewing. This year’s event will also offer wonderful Christmas music and more. Advance tickets are now on sale for $20 (price includes tax). Tickets are available for purchase online with a credit card and at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street, and Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 Brooks Street. Tickets can also be purchased with cash or check only at the following area locations: Arrow Tree Boutique, 415 Brooks Street North Carolina General Store, 150 South White Street Page 158 Books, 415 Brooks Street The Cotton Company, 306 South

In Wake Forest, residents have a voice in town government through the various advisory boards the town commissioners have created. Seats are now open on the following boards, and applications will be accepted through Wednesday, Oct. 31, for appointments to the following boards: *  Board of Adjustment *  Cultural Resources *  Design Review *  Greenway *  Historic Preservation *  Human Relations *  Planning *  Recreation *  Senior Center *  Urban Forestry Please note: Current advisory board members are not required to re-apply. Instead, they should notify Executive Assistant Cathi Pope at 919-435-9467 or cpope@wakeforestnc.gov<mailto:cpope@wakeforestnc.gov>. Only residents who live in Wake Forest or within its extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) are eligible to fill seats on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. Candidates for the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) must reside in the Historic District, in Wake Forest, or within its ETJ. Professionals with historic preservation expertise are especially encouraged to apply for

The Wake Forest Police Department has begun accepting checks and cash for its 12th annual Turkey Drive, and on Saturday, Nov. 17, it will accept donations of frozen turkeys at the Wake Forest Police Department’s Main Station on Taylor Street. The money will buy additional turkeys. On Monday, Nov. 19, police officers and staff will be at the Wake Forest Community House on West Owen Avenue to give the turkeys to needy community families from 9 to 11 a.m. or until they run out of turkeys. Want to help? You can donate online using PayPal at www.wakeforestnc.gov/donate-to-our-turkey-drive.aspx<http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/donate-to-our-turkey-drive.aspx>. If you want to  give cash or checks, call or email Officer M.W. Sattler at 919-795-7270, msattler@wakeforestnc.gov<mailto:msattler@wakeforestnc.gov>. Officer Sattler organized the police department’s first Turkey Drive in 2007. Since then, the department has distributed nearly 7,000 turkeys to needy families in our area, including over 800 turkeys last year.

The November Business After Hours hosted by Quality Plus Automotive Service and Help Me Rhonda Interiors will have a Give Back to the Community theme. In addition to the networking and refreshments there will be a raffle to benefit Mazie’s Mission Toy Drive for Duke Children’s Hospital. Your donation can be as little or as much as you like: a gift certificate to your store, spa treatment, restaurant gift certificate, concert tickets, etc. Even an item as big as a mountain or beach house that you can raffle for a weekend would be appreciated. Anything helps! All items, along with your business name, will be showcased during the event. Please email Anna Wood at marketing@qualityplusautomotive.com or Rhonda Plummer at hmrhondaint@hotmail.com with the item(s) you will be donating. Let’s make this a fabulous event that is not only fun but giving, and rally together and show everyone why Wake Forest is simply the best. The Nov. 15