The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) 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

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

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will sponsor a Youth Empowerment Workshop for young men and women ages 12 through 17 on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center at 416 North Taylor Street. The workshop is designed to help young men and women learn skills and strategies to make a positive difference in their lives and neighborhoods. Discussion will be geared towards empowering students to help create an inclusive and connected community. The session will also include a school supplies giveaway and raffle. The featured speaker will be former NC State football player and current Student Diversity Coordinator Joseph Johnson. The event is free, and a continental breakfast will be provided. Due to limited seating, pre-registration is required at https://wakeforestnc.recdesk.com<https://wakeforestnc.recdesk.com/

This year Habitat for Humanity of Wake County is building six new single-family homes in Wake Forest and will host one homeowner information session for anyone interested in learning more about buying a new, affordable home this year. The first session was held on June 26. The remaining session is open to anyone who would like to learn more. It will be held at the Wake County Northern Regional, 350 East Holding Avenue, Wake Forest on Thursday, July 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. During the session, Habitat Wake’s Homeownership and Neighborhood Programs team will discuss our affordable home ownership program and explain how families can pre-qualify. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and find out about the program next steps, and will have an opportunity to apply on-site. To be considered “affordable,” housing expenses must be less than 30 percent of a family’s household income. In Wake

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will welcome the Malpass Brothers on Saturday, July 27, at 7 p.m., and tickets are going fast. Advance tickets are on sale for $20 (plus tax) and can be purchased online with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card at www.wakeforestrencen.org/tickets-events<https://www.wakeforestrencen.org/tickets-events>. Advance tickets may also be purchased with cash, check or credit card at the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 405 South Brooks Street. On the day of the concert, tickets may be purchased at the door for $23 (plus tax) if they are available. A processing fee will be added to the cost of any ticket purchased with a credit card. A limited number of tickets are still available, and the event is expected to sell out. Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to purchase their tickets now. Steeped in traditional country music, the Malpass Brothers feature a smooth vocal blend and skillful

The Wake Forest Police Department will sponsor a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) class on Wednesday, July 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. Class size is limited to the first 100 people to register. Please note: Every participant must register individually – one person per form. On the evening of the class, attendees will be required to show proof of registration prior to entering the Renaissance Centre. To register, please go to www.cognitoforms.com/TownOfWakeForest3/CivilianResponseToActiveShooterEventsJuly312019 Led by Wake Forest Police Lt. L. Danforth, the session will teach participants what to do if confronted with an active shooter event. Designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University, the class will provide strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics will include the history and

Join us on Thursday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m. for Business After Hours, the Chamber’s most popular networking event. This month’s Business After Hours is hosted by B & W Hardware Co. and will kick off their 70th Anniversary weekend celebration. B & W Hardware Co. will be showcasing Traeger grills during Business After Hours. Regional Traeger representatives will cook a variety of meats, sides and desserts all on the grill. Don’t forget to bring along your business cards for some great giveaways! Can’t make Business After Hours? Stop by B & W Hardware Co. on Saturday, July 20, to sample more Traeger cooking, homemade ice cream, and cake as the celebration continues. * * * * The chamber’s Senior Lifestyle Expo is returning in September. This year’s event is presented by Atlantic Tire & Service and will be held on two days. Mark your calendar and plan to join us

The annual Willie Ray Cookout will be held Thursday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Renaissance Centre. Please call the Senior Center office at 919-5 54-4111 to register to attend. The deadline to sign up is July 15, and space is limited to the first 200 people. You are invited to enjoy great food, entertainment and an opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones. The theme is “Beach Party;” wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt! * * * * All classes at the Wake Forest Community House on Owen Avenue will be held at the Alston-Massenburg Center during July and August. * * * * All Senior Center members receive a detailed calendar of events from Resources for Seniors. Check for changes in the schedules. During the renovation/rebuilding of the Northern Wake Senior Center, activities are spread across Wake Forest in public buildings and churches. The

*The Wake Forest Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday, July 20, 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