The Wake Forest Fire Department is introducing a program that provides firefighters with the safe and efficient entry they need into the homes of vulnerable residents during fires or medical emergencies. The Knox Homebox program involves homeowners buying a steel lock box and firefighters locking their house key in it. Fire crews have a master key that opens the box in the event of a medical emergency, fire or other urgent need. According to Fire Logistics Specialist David Davis, the initiative saves precious time for first responders and the potential expense of costly repairs for the homeowner due to forced entry. “Our number one concern is getting inside the house to provide aid to someone who may be in trouble,” said Davis. “This program allows us to gain entry quickly without breaking down the door or breaking windows.” Davis said the program also offers peace of mind for the homeowner and their

Every child loves a good bedtime story. That’s why the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is partnering with Page 158 Books to introduce a 12-week bedtime story reading series on the Renaissance Centre Facebook page for children 10 and under. On Mondays at 7 p.m., from October 12 through December 28, “Storytime Online” will feature the reading of 12 popular bedtime stories by actors from Forest Moon Theater (FMT) and the Wake Forest mayor and board of commissioners according to the following schedule: October 12 – The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, read by FMT’s Tom Barbieri October 19 – Sing a Song, read by Commissioner Bridget Wall-Lennon October 26 – The Paper Bag Princess, read by FMT’s Emily Yates November 2 – Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons– read by FMT’s Benaiah Barnes November 9 – Brave Enough for Two, read by Commissioner Adam Wright November 16 – Colby and the First Day Ever, read by

If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall season, then don’t miss the inaugural “Spirits of Wake Forest” ghost walk coming to downtown Wake Forest. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown Inc., these tours will be offered throughout October at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 6 p.m. only on Sundays. Downtown Wake Forest’s buildings and sidewalks have seen well over 100 years of history, and they have some spooky stories to tell! Join Wake Forest Downtown and their incredible cast of storytellers to learn about the tragic train wrecks, murderous mamas and “borrowed” corpses that make up just a small piece of downtown’s haunted history. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children 10 and under and must be purchased in advance at http://bit.ly/DowntownWFMarketplace. Please note: Tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable. Tours will take place rain or shine. Any attendees under the age of 17 must be accompanied

The Wake Forest Police Department is now accepting monetary donations through Saturday, Nov. 21, as part of its 14th Annual Turkey Drive. Area residents can support this worthy cause by submitting online donations via PayPal at http://bit.ly/WFPDTurkeyDrive. Cash and checks written to the Wake Forest Police Department are also accepted. Anyone wishing to contribute cash or a check to this year’s Turkey Drive should contact Det. M.W. Sattler at 919-795-7270 or msattler@wakeforestnc.gov. Due to COVID-19, the police department is currently accepting monetary donations only to this year’s Turkey Drive. Donations of frozen turkeys will not be accepted at this time. All monetary donations will be used to purchase additional turkeys. Officials are considering several options for safely distributing the turkeys this year. Additional information will be provided once plans are finalized. Det. Sattler organized the police department’s first Turkey Drive in 2007. Since then, the department has distributed nearly 9,000 turkeys to needy

The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Auction to help support local small businesses. It will consist of an online silent auction for 12 days, from Nov. 23 through Dec. 4, with donated items, services and experiences. All money raised will go toward small business workshops, events and initiatives. You can donate a holiday gift, $50 minimum, service, experience or gift card from your business. You can purchase one of those possibilities from a fellow Chamber member and donate or you can write a check to the chamber and the staff will purchase the donation on your behalf. Email Carol Fekaris at the chamber office if you want to make a donation, and thank you for your donations and support. * * * * Registration is continuing for the annual Sporting Clays Tournament which is presented by B&W Hardware and will be