The public is invited to help celebrate the reopening of the Wake Forest Community Library at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24. The library is at 400 East Holding Avenue. The event will include the opportunity to check out the library, meet staff and hear from Greg Ford, the vice chairman of the Wake County Board of Commissioners; Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones; Wake County Public Libraries Director Mike Wasilick; Wake County Public Libraries Deputy Director Ann Burlingame; and the chairman of the Wake County Library Commission, Lisa Behrens. The library, which has been expanded from 5,000 to 9,000 square feet, will offer youth programs, a collection of between 40,000 and 50,000 books, 16 public computers and WiFi. It will feature an increased youth programming space and enlarged reading and study areas for both children and adults. For the first time, the Wake Forest Community Library will be open seven

The Greenways Advisory Board will host a family-friendly 5K race as part of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Check-in on the day of the race starts at 7 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m. Race registration is underway online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/national-trails-day-5k.aspx<http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/national-trails-day-5k.aspx>. The entry fee is $25 before April 6; $30 before May 24; and $35 through June 1. Everyone who registers before May 24 will receive a race T-shirt. Same-day registrations will be accepted. Designed to raise funds to support the maintenance of current greenways and the development of new greenways throughout Wake Forest, the National Trails Day 5K is a timed race for both children and adults. Strollers are welcome but will be placed at the back of the pack to allow runners a clear start. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and

The physicians and staff at Wake Endoscopy Center are sponsoring Charity Day 2019 on Saturday, March 30, at the Wake Forest Endoscopy Center at 10540 Ligon Mill Road, Suite 109, in honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month. We are pleased to announced that our physicians, staff and certified nurse anesthetists will all be donating their time this great cause. We are asking our referring physician practices to refer their patients who either do not have insurance or simply cannot afford to have their screening examination. Our goal is to increase the availability of this important preventative test, especially for those who have delayed screening due to its cost. Once referred through proper channels by their primary care physician, our office will contact the patients for this “heart-to-heart” event. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area middle and high school students and their parents to Wake Forest STEM Saturday 2019 on Saturday, April 13. Presented by the Wake Forest Wireless Research Center, this free family networking fair is scheduled from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 South Brooks Street. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, STEM will expose students to a variety of STEM career options, while featuring STEM-related exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities. Parents can attend a panel discussion with some of our area’s top experts and STEM-related career professionals. Discussion topics are expected to include the importance of supporting children’s interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and the importance of attracting girls to fun and fascinating careers in STEM fields. The event will also feature several interactive booths where representatives from a variety of local businesses, schools

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will host seminars in February, April and June to raise awareness about Alzeheimer’s disease and related dementias. Each seminar in the 2019 Dementia Awareness Education Series will offer residents the opportunity to learn about dozens of dementia-related programs, services, products and resources – all in one location. This year’s series gets underway Thursday, Feb. 28, at 9 a.m. with Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s; the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Future workshops will be offered on Effective Communication Strategies (April 25) and Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body (June 27). The workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. To view the entire 2019 Dementia Awareness Education schedule and