Although many people think train tracks are open to public access, all railroad tracks are private property. That’s why Wake Forest officials are warning area residents to stay off the tracks year-round but especially during Friday Night on White and other downtown events. The CSX railroad through Wake Forest is an active freight line, operating almost every day of the year with an irregular schedule determined by the requirements of companies which use its services. Wake Forest Police have observed ever-growing numbers of people walking, playing and taking pictures on the railroad tracks in downtown Wake Forest during Friday Night on White. In response, additional police and event staff will be assigned to monitor the train tracks during the July 12 concert. Signage will also be posted warning the public to stay away. Anyone caught trespassing on the train tracks may be subject to criminal charges. According to NC General

Friday Night on White returns to downtown Wake Forest this Friday, July 12, with The Soul Psychedelique. The free outdoor concert will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. along South White Street in historic downtown Wake Forest. At full size, The Soul Psychedelique (TSP) Orchestra features a three-six-piece horn section, a string quartet, full rhythm section and a disc jockey. Band leaders Wade Durham III and Johanna Boberg have decades of music industry experience ranging from major artist tours, to television appearances on the Tonight Show and Good Morning America to name a few. Also added to their impressive resume are countless private celebrity events for greats such as Oprah Winfrey and T. Boone Pickens. If variety is the spice of life, then TSP has the flavor to satisfy all entertainment appetites boasting an extensive music library that spans genres from the 1940’s Big Band sounds to Beach Music,

The Wake Forest Human Relations Council is soliciting youth (ages 10-18) and adult (ages 19 and older) nominations for the 10th Annual Good Neighbor of the Year Award. The award recognizes Wake Forest residents who work to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods without seeking recognition for their efforts. Nominees are sought in three divisions: adult, middle school youth and high school youth. To qualify, a nominee must be a Wake Forest resident who has made a significant contribution to the community between Sept. 1, 2018, and Aug. 31, 2019. Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are not eligible. The online nomination form is available on the Town’s website at http://bit.ly/WFGoodNeighborAward. Completed nomination forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Nominations forms must include the names of both the nominator and the nominee, along with a narrative of 400 words or less describing why the nominee

The Recreation Advisory Board will host two public meetings in July and conduct an online survey to solicit public input about renovations to Flaherty Dog Park. “Picture Flaherty Dog Park” is the name given to the town’s approach to inviting residents to share their ideas about the park’s future. As part of the initiative, the Recreation Advisory Board will host public meetings at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, and Thursday, July 25, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 South Brooks Street. Each session will begin with a brief presentation, followed by an open forum discussion where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share suggestions. Area residents are also invited to share their comments online at http://bit.ly/PictureFlahertyDogPark. The survey is available from now through Friday, Aug. 2, and takes less than five minutes to complete. Officials will use the feedback obtained during the public meetings and from the

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre and SING Wake Forest are partnering to host a special Memory Café on Sunday, July 28, from 2-4 p.m. entitled “Renewing Memories Through Movies.” As part of the 2019 Understanding Dementia Series, the program will feature a screening of the 1952 MGM musical classic “Singing in the Rain” starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. Attendees will also be treated to an ice cream float of their choice and other movie treats. Admission is free and all ages welcome for this family event. Doors open at 2 p.m., and the movie begins at 2:15 p.m. The movie run time is one hour and 43 minutes. Guests are welcome to come and go as necessary. Sponsored by the generous donations of the Family of Irma M. Adams and Brookdale Wake Forest Senior Living Solutions, the Memory Café promotes social engagement and support through interaction with