The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with Paymentus to offer Wake Forest Power  customers faster, easier and more convenient ways to pay their electric bills. Beginning Monday, Nov. 30, Wake Forest Power customers can pay their bills and review usage history online via a new and improved customer portal. Customers will also have the option of paying via a new automated phone system. The new online platform will allow customers to:   pay electric bills with credit cards, debit cards, or bank account and routing number; make one-time payments or set up recurring automatic payments; receive email reminders and emailed receipts of payment; view consumption and account information; view and download current and past utility bills; opt out of mailed paper bills; and manage multiple utility accounts with one user profile. Beginning November 30, current online bill pay customers will be required to set up a new login and

Closed since March due to COVID-19, the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will resume “flix4kidz” and “Free at 3” with reduced capacity on Monday, Nov. 9. The Renaissance Centre will host “flix4kidz” at 10:30 a.m., followed by “Free at 3” at 3 p.m. – each with a maximum capacity of 25 people. The flix4kidz featured film will be “Moana”, while the Free at 3 movie will be “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947 version). Both films are rated PG. The Renaissance Centre will implement updated safety and cleaning protocols and take all reasonable precautions to best promote the health and safety of those who choose to attend these programs. To adhere to reduced capacity requirements, program attendees will be required to register and sign a participation waiver in advance. Online registration is open to the first 25 people to register for flix4kidz at www.wakeforestrencen.org/event/flix4kidz-0 and Free at 3 at www.wakeforestrencen.org/event/free-3-17. On the day

The Urban Forestry Board will host a free virtual “Tree Talk” on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m. Led by Urban Forester Luke Devores, the webinar will feature a presentation by Robert Hatfield, Arborist Representative with Bartlett Tree Experts, who will discuss common pests and other issues that affect local trees and shrubs. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required at http://bit.ly/WFTreeTalks. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that includes information about joining the webinar. For more information, contact Urban Forester Luke Devores at 919-435-9565 or ldevores@wakeforestnc.gov.   The Urban Forestry Board oversees Wake Forest’s Urban Forestry Program including the Town’s annual Arbor Day program and planting events, and to advise the Board of Commissioners on policies relating to trees and landscape regulations. Wake Forest has been a Tree City USA every year since 1979 and has received the Growth Award every year since 2000. To be recognized as

The fourth annual Post 187 Legionnaire Golf Tournament is now history. What a wonderful day was had by all who participated in the event. The Brevofield links were in great shape as reported by the tournament directors. Calling all the participants to the Tee Boxes at the start of the tournament, we were honored to have Mayor Vivian Jones. Winning the top award for the best overall score was the team sponsored by the Wake Forest Police Department with Ed Lind as the manager. The recipient who had the longest drive of the day was Evan Pfifer. Taking home the prize for winning the putting challenge was Ty Raynor. The winner of the 40-inch color TV and mounting bracket grand prize was Cody Davis. The tournament director wishes to thank every participant for their enthusiastic support of the tournament. The directors were pleased to have such a large enthusiastic group of players

People who live and work near Wake Forest have a convenient way to get tested for COVID-19. Wake County is contracting with clinical laboratory Radeas, located at 907 Gateway Commons Circle, to provide free, drive-thru testing Monday-Saturday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The service is free, and no appointment is necessary. The testing typically takes about seven minutes, and results are usually provided in seven to nine hours – but can take up to 24 hours. Tests are reserved for those who: Have COVID-like symptoms, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, and loss of smell; Have been in close contact with a known positive case of COVID-19; Are healthcare workers or first responders; Work in high-risk settings like long-term care facilities, correctional facilities or homeless shelters; Are 65 years old or older; Have underlying health conditions; Are a member of a vulnerable or historically marginalized population; Have attended