The GSK Science in the Summer program is a fun and free science education initiative that helps elementary and middle school children “grow into science.” Through classes in ten North Carolina counties and taught by certified teachers, the program gets kids excited about studying science with hands-on experiments. This summer it will be offered during three weeks in July at the Alston-Massenburg Center at 416 North Taylor Street in Wake Forest through a partnership between GlaxoSmithKline and the Morehead Planetarium + Science Center at UNC-Chapel Hill. The same partners will offer classes at the Northern Regional Center on East Holding Avenue during July and August as they have for several years. The registration dates for those classes are in March. Call the Northern Regional Center at 919-562-6300 for information about the classes and when to register for them. The registration dates for those classes are in March. Registration for the

On Mondays at 6 p.m. from March 25 through April 29 local people are invited to the Alston-Massenburg Center at 416 North Taylor Street for a program called Beyond Bites, six weeks of free cooking classes to help them make better nutritional decisions, save money on groceries and improve your overall well-being and that of your family. The classes are limited to 25 adults who are encouraged to bring their children 5 and older. Preference will be given to residents in Wake Forest’s East End community. The classes are sponsored by Wake County, the Northeast Community Coalition, the Northern Community Food Security Team, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP). To register, either see Garrett at the center or call, email or text Paula Norris, ppnorris@ncsu.edu or 919-914-4115.

When someone you love gets a diagnosis of any kind of dementia, you have a choice.  What kind of journey do you want your loved one and yourself to take?  This talk is about your experience of the disease and how to make that much better. It will take place Thursday, March 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., one of several future events the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is hosting to educate area residents about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Each event is designed to offer local families the opportunity to learn about dozens of dementia-related programs, services, products, and resources – all in one location. Pat Snyder will present “Choose Your Attitude for the Dementia Journey.” She is the author of “Treasures of Darkness: Extending the Early Stage of Lewy Body Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.” The Renaissance Centre is presenting these sessions in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association Eastern

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 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,