The popular beach band, The Catalinas, will headline the final Rockin’ the Forest concert of 2019 on Friday, March 15. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 South Brooks Street. The Catalinas were inducted into the Beach Music Hall of Fame in 1995, followed by the NC Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Best known for their classic hit, “Summertime’s Callin’ Me,” The Catalinas spotlight their musical roots by performing music by groups such as Hank Ballard and the Midnighters,  Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gay, Huey Smith, The Falcons, The Del Vikings,  The Gladiolas, Ray Charles and more. Advance tickets are $10 each plus tax and selling fast. Tickets can be purchased online with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit card at www.wakeforestrencen.org/tickets-events<http://www.wakeforestrencen.org/tickets-events>. Advance tickets may also be purchased with cash, check or credit card at the Renaissance Centre

The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of updating the Collection Assistance Program (CAP). The initiative provides backyard pickup of garbage and recycling for residents who are physically unable to wheel their carts to the curb and have no one living with them who can do it. An internal review of the CAP identified the need for administrative changes to ensure that residents currently served by the program meet one of the following requirements: 1) have a permanent disability, and no able-bodied person residing with them to move containers to the curb; or 2) have a temporary disability, and no able-bodied person residing with them to move containers to the curb. As part of the Town’s effort to update the CAP, the Public Works Department will mail letters and applications to all current participants during the week of March 11. Those who wish to remain in the program

Teens and young adults are encouraged to attend a Job & Resource Fair on Friday, March 29, at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 North Taylor Street, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will offer those attending tips on preparing for an interview and creating a resume along with information about summer jobs, internships and career opportunities. Participants will be able to meet with area employers and agencies. The day will begin with a job readiness workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the session, participants will learn how to prepare for an interview and build a resume. Lunch will be served from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by the job fair from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Preregistration is required at www.wakeforestnc.gov/job-resource-fair<http://www.wakeforestnc. /job-resource-fair>. A free lunch will be provided to everyone who preregisters. Preference for those attending will be those who live in Wake Forest’s East End. The Job

The 2019 Koinonia Cares Charity Auction and Dinner on Saturday, March 9, 2019, will benefit neighbors in crisis who live in the greater Wake Forest-Rolesville-Youngsville communities. The event will be held at Wake Forest Baptist Church fellowship hall at 107 East South Avenue. Preview of the auction items begins at 4:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 6 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. The charity auction features a full dinner and a silent and live auction of unique items and valuable services donated by local businesses, artists and individuals. The Koinonia Foundation has grown to be an interdenominational, nonprofit providing financial support to organizations that address human needs not otherwise adequately funded and periodically to individuals demonstrating a critical need. It’s grown from serving neighbors in crisis in Wake Forest to now those in the communities of Rolesville and Youngsville. It was formed in 1990 by the Koinonia Sunday

The Wake Forest Woman’s Club will host its second annual Shamrockin’ Casino Gala on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Cross & Main in Youngsville from 7 to 11 p.m. Funds raised will go to many of the charities the club supports, including The Purple Heart Foundation, Note in the Pocket, Safe Space and Meals on Wheels. Tickets are now available at Parler Properties in downtown Wake Forest and through the club’s website. The $65 per person tickets include a Southland BBQ buffet, homemade desserts, one raffle ticket and $5,000 in play money for several casino-style games. More information is available on our website, www.wake-forest-womans-club.com.  

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will host “Celtic Angels Ireland” on Monday and Tuesday, March 18 and 19, at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available but selling fast, so anyone planning to attend one of these performances is urged to buy their ticket now. Tickets are $25 each plus tax and can be purchased online with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit card at www.wakeforestrencen.org/tickets-events<http://www.wakeforestrencen.org/tickets-events>. Advance tickets may also be purchased with cash, check or credit card at the Renaissance Centre Box Office, 405 Brooks Street. The Sheeva Quintet, Celtic Knights and Angels Dancers with Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin, captivate audiences of all ages with an awe-inspiring show that encompasses vocal and instrumental Irish favorites along with spectacular world class champion Irish dancing. Through their shared zeal and passion for Ireland’s musical and dance traditions, this talented troupe enables their audiences to experience the

The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) will host the inaugural Multicultural Day on Saturday, March 23, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. With the theme, Celebrating the local flavor of Wake Forest, this free event will feature a variety of multicultural foods available in our community. Several local restaurants, food vendors, caterers and grocery stores will showcase their culturally diverse foods and desserts by providing free samples. Area residents are also invited to come out and view artwork from local students depicting their family’s various countries of origin. Attendees will have the chance to cast their vote for best artwork based on age categories. Several musical acts will also perform throughout the afternoon. One of the major goals of the HRC is to encourage community unity and increase awareness of the unique cultures Wake Forest has to offer. To that end, the

The first year of Wake Forest’s film festival, A Light in the Forest, will be Friday through Sunday, March 28 through 30, at the Renaissance Center on Brooks Street. Renaissance Centre Manager Cathy Gouge and Assistant Manager Debra Horton have lined up a wide range of films, from shorts to feature-length films, from documentary to horror, animation and narrative. There will be awards in all categories as well as certificates for screenplays and production. The festival is intended for both the general public and film professionals. Screenings and related activities all take place at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. Full Film Fest packages are available that include all films, the festival opening reception, and the awards ceremony. Tickets are $40 per person, or for students with ID, $20 per person. A Films Day Pass is available for Friday, movies only, at $10 per person. A Friday+Saturday movies-only pass is $20 per

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 Saturday 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,