ArtsPower National Touring Theatre will offer two performances of “Your Alien” on Friday, April 26, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street. Geared for audiences ages 12 and under, the shows are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ArtsPower’s newest musical touches down with a stranded alien who strikes up a fabulous friendship with a boy who finds him. They go to school and have loads of fun together. As evening approaches, the alien grows homesick. Will the boy be able to figure out how to help his new friend? This funny and uplifting new musical shows how the power of true friendship can last a lifetime. Advance tickets are on sale for $15 (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

NC Attorney General Josh Stein and NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall will headline a distinguished panel of presenters at the Seniors at Risk: 21st Century Scam Threats, Preventions and Solutions seminar – also known as Senior Scam Jam – on Tuesday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. The event is free, but pre-registration is required at www.tfsnc.org/events no later than Tuesday, April 23. Senior Scam Jam will feature several prominent experts discussing useful ways attendees can protect themselves, clients, and loved ones from financial, technological and other types of fraud that typically impact senior adults. Other featured speakers will include Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones; Stephanie Bias, NC Department of Insurance; John Maron, NC Department of the Secretary of State; and Hugh Harris, NC Department of Justice. Among the topics they will discuss are Medicare and healthcare fraud, counterfeit prescription drugs, and

The Wake Forest Police Department and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office will co-host Coffee with a Cop on Friday, April 5, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Wake Forest Coffee Company at 156 South White Street. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for law enforcement and community members to come together in an informal, neutral setting to discuss community issues and build relationships – one cup of coffee at a time. Most of the contact law enforcement officers have with the public tends to occur during emergencies or emotional situations, which are often not the best times to build relationships. “Coffee with a Cop” aims to breaks down barriers and allow for relaxed, one-on-one interaction. All area residents are invited to attend, ask questions, and learn more about the Wake Forest Police Department and the Wake County Sheriff’s Department. Wake Forest Coffee Company will provide free standard

Tickets are on sale for “GRITS The Musical” Dinner Theatre on Saturday, April 6, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street. Perfect for a girls’ night out, GRITS (Girls Raised in the South) is a lively musical based on the book, “Friends are Forevah” by Deborah Ford. A full-production journey that will take you to and through the heart of the South, GRITS will have you laughing and crying, while transporting you back in time. Its four women, four generations and four different views. It’s your mother, your sister, your grandma, your best friend. Its sweet tea, collard greens, fresh tomatoes and banana pudding. Its country music, jazz tunes, old time blues and toe tappin’ rock. Its the old, the new and some things in between. Its about love and laughter, revelation and grace. GRITS The Musical is comprised of a four-woman cast spanning age groups from young

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 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 announce 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,

Area residents are invited to the 31st Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony on Monday, April 1, at 11 a.m. The program, which will launch the 2019 memorial flag-raising season, will take place in Centennial Plaza, gateway to the Wake Forest Town Hall, at 301 Brooks Street. The April 1 service will honor George P. Timberlake Jr., who served his nation in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Members of Timberlake’s family will participate in the ceremony, which will include patriotic songs, special remarks, a memorial wreath laying and the ceremonial flag-raising. After raising the American flag, the Wake Forest Fire Department Honor Guard will raise the U.S. Navy service flag in recognition of the military branch in which Timberlake served. Both flags will fly in Centennial Plaza throughout April. Photographs and other remembrances of Timberlake will also be displayed in Centennial Plaza during the ceremony, then in the Town

The Chamber’s 2019 Community Raffle will be launched on May 4 and run through the summer. Our presenting sponsor is Edward Jones, and our Community Partner is the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina. We are currently seeking sponsors for our prizes. Sponsor a cash prize or a lottery ticket basket for $1,000, and in return you can choose one of our $500 opportunities at no cost: Meet in the Street Booth (Taylor Street location) Senior Expo Premium Booth Golf Tournament Twosome plus a Tee Sponsorship Sporting Clays Twosome plus a Station Sponsorship, OR a Foursome Additional benefits include your company name on 1,5000 tickets; recognized as a prize sponsor on marketing for more than three months; and the ability to sell tickets and promote community support of the Chamber and Alzheimer’s Association. Contact Ann Welton if interested! (919) 556-1519 or ann@wakeforestchamber.org. * * * * The deadline for applying for

*The Wake Forest Farmers Market will be open from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday, March 30, in the employee parking lot along South Taylor Street behind Wake Forest Town Hall. 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. Remember the Wake Forest Farmers Market is unusual in that it is owned by the farmers who sell their wares there. *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