The Wake Forest Fire Department will host a “Drive By Fish Fry” this Friday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – or until all the fish plates are sold. The drive-thru event will be offered along Elm Avenue in front of Fire Station #1, 420 Elm Avenue. Fish plates are $10 each and will include generous portions of fried flounder, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, and hush puppies. No beverages will be provided. Online orders will be accepted through 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at www.wakeforestnc.gov/fire/fish-fry. Only available while supplies last, orders will also be accepted on the day of the event. Please note: Due to a limited number of meals, ordering ahead is strongly encouraged. In addition, everyone who orders in advance is encouraged to present their receipt at time of pick-up. Fish fry proceeds will benefit the Wake Forest Firefighters Foundation. Formed in 2020 following the merger of the

In response to strong community interest, the Wake Forest Fire Department is selling custom “Autism Awareness” T-shirts with puzzle lettering for $20 each. Available in a variety of youth and adult sizes, the T-shirts may be ordered and purchased online via credit card at www.wakeforestnc.gov/marketplace. For every T-shirt sold, the WFFD will donate $2 to the Autism Society of NC. Anyone who orders one or more T-shirts may pick up their order at Station 1, 420 Elm Ave., during the April 16 WFFD Drive By Fish Fry or request to have it shipped to their address. The WFFD announced in late March that it would support “Autism Awareness Month” throughout April by wearing custom “Autism Awareness” T-shirts. In response to numerous requests by community members to purchase the T-shirts, the fire department agreed to sell the shirts and donate a portion of the proceeds to the Autism Society of NC. #

The Spring Artisan Market, presented by The Wake Forest Guild of Artists, ARTS Wake Forest and Wake Forest Downtown Inc., will be held outdoors along South White Street on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature more than 40 artisans who specialize in a variety of works including painting, printmaking, 2-D art, photography, candle making, ceramics, needlework, home decor, jewelry, edibles and more. Visitors can view the art in each booth and show their support by purchasing items. “Offering a safe outdoor space for our artists to display their local handcrafted items and the public to browse and buy is important during a year when most art festivals and events have been canceled,” said Jeanne Steck, Wake Forest Guild of Artists president. “We are thrilled to share our art with the greater Wake Forest community.” Art will be displayed in private parking lots

The Urban Forestry Division is celebrating Arbor Day this year with a free tree seedling giveaway, virtual tree tour and tree of the year award, but the seedling giveaway has ended. Area residents are invited to experience and enjoy a new online tour highlighting several prominent trees in downtown Wake Forest. Structured around an interactive map and accessible at www.wakeforestnc.gov/public-works/urban-forestry, the virtual tour provides the name and location of each tree, along with a photo and brief description. Finally, from now through Friday, April 23, the UFD is accepting nominations from residents for the Wake Forest 2021 Tree of the Year award. Trees may be nominated for their size, species, historic significance, personal meaning, community benefit or general notoriety – but they must be located within the Wake Forest town limits. To submit your choice, visit http://bit.ly/WFTreeofYear, complete the nomination form and upload a photo of your tree. Finalists will be selected

The Town of Wake Forest is encouraging residents to stay informed about trash, recycling and yard waste collection by signing up for the “Waste Wizard.” Available at https://bit.ly/TOWFWasteWizard, the Waste Wizard is a free interactive tool that allows users to sign up for personalized trash and recycling collection reminders, download collection schedules and access online service request forms for bulk waste pickup, brush pickup and missed collections. But that’s not all. The Waste Wizard also allows users to type in key words related to disposable household materials and receive valuable disposal tips. From aluminum cans and phone books to popcorn bags and plastic beverage bottles, the search tool helps residents determine which items can be recycled and which ones should be thrown away. For more information about Waste Wizard, visit https://bit.ly/TOWFWasteWizard or contact Sustainability Coordinator Jeanette Johnson at 919-435-9585 or jjohnson@wakeforestnc.gov. As a bonus, the Waste Wizard is provided as a function on the