The Wake Forest Human Relations Council is pleased to announce Simone Smith and Tilda Caudle as the 2019 youth and adult Good Neighbors of the Year. Mayor Vivian Jones made the announcements during Saturday’s Good Neighbor Day celebration at E. Carroll Joyner Park. Simone was nominated by her mother, Loraine, who emphasized her “servant heart.” “Last year (Simone) served over 115 volunteer hours helping youth to improve their academics,” wrote Loraine. “She did it for free realizing the importance of education. She also did that while maintaining her studies. She serves at Hope House, Inc., in the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy and several one-day service opportunities. She loves to take her time to help anyone in need!” Eight residents nominated Tilda Caudle for this year’s Good Neighbor of the Year in the adult category, including last year’s winner, Joy Shillingsburg. “I cannot think of someone in Wake Forest who embodies the

The Town of Wake Forest is introducing a new educational series for residents interested in learning about lawn care, landscaping, plants and trees. The new Lawn & Landscape Series is comprised of Lawn Care 101 workshops offered by the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and Tree Talkseminars hosted by the Urban Forestry Board. The sessions get underway Tuesday, Oct. 1, with Home Lawn Turfgrass 101. Geared for homeowners, the workshop will include a presentation and discussion on grasses recommended for our region, along with a site visit. The series continues Tuesday, Oct. 8, with Easy Landscaping – Plants & Shrubs. Also aimed at homeowners, the class will highlight commonly used landscape plantings in town parks and low maintenance plant selections and include a site visit. Led by Park Maintenance Superintendent Josh Glover, both sessions will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Joyner Park Community Center, 701

Political signs are going up around the community in advance of the Nov. 5 local election. For complete information on the election, visit the Wake County Board of Elections website at www.wakegov.com/elections. The Town of Wake Forest often receives inquiries from area residents and candidates concerning rules for political signs. While temporary political signs advertising candidates or issues are permitted, a combination of state law and municipal code regulates how political signs may be displayed within Wake Forest. State Statute 136-32 regulates political signs on state-owned roads. This law permits campaign signs in the right-of-way of the state highway system according to the following criteria: *  Signs in the public right-of-way should not be erected more than 30 days before the beginning date of “one-stop” early voting election and must be removed within 10 days after the election. *  State law (applicable to State right-of-way) requires that signs be placed no

The Wake Forest Police Department is encouraging area residents, businesses, neighborhood groups and homeowners’ associations to show their support for police-community crime prevention partnerships by participating in Wake Forest’s National Night Out on Monday, Oct. 7. The event will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre parking lot at 405 South Brooks Street. The occasion promises something for everyone, including a DJ, food and special prizes, and fire, police, and EMS vehicle displays, along with a variety of booths highlighting crime prevention and safety. Wake Forest Police officers will also be on hand distributing information on topics such as vehicle security, home security and personal safety. In addition, the police department will offer a K-9 demonstration and D.A.R.E. presentation and share information on Neighborhood Watch, Special Olympics and much more.  

The Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Power are joining more than 2,000 not-for-profit utilities in celebrating Public Power Week Oct. 6-12. As part of this annual week-long celebration, the Town and Wake Forest Power will offer several special events and activities: *  Kids’ Poster Contest Wake Forest-area kids, ages 12 and under, are invited to submit a picture/poster related to this year’s theme Community Powered. The pictures/posters should be no larger than 12”x12”. Staff will display as many of the submissions as possible in the Town Hall lobby. The winner will receive a gift certificate to a local restaurant. *  Kids’ Scavenger Hunt Children ages 12 and under who complete the 2019 Public Power Week Scavenger Hunt questionnaire and identify common “energy thieves” in the home will be entered to win a prize at the evening session of the Energy Expo on Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 to 7:30