Lisa Oakley, glass blower and second-generation owner of Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor, has blown 55 exquisite glass Spring Eggs. Five will be auctioned to the top 5 bidders and the remaining 50 will be raffled. All proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Last year, Cedar Creek Gallery and its loyal community donated $20,000. This year, we are looking for additional recognition of this event, with your help, to feed even more families. Winners will be announced on Sunday, April 10. * * * * The Wake Forest Historical Association will host a drop-in social event from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, at the Wake Forest Historical Museum at 414 North Main Street. There will be information about the B.W. Wells Association and Ryan Keith has assembled a video about a popular music group, the Vandals. It will be a good time to reminisce. *

The Wake Forest Fire Department will host its annual “Drive By Fish Fry” on Friday, April 22, from 11 a.m.-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 #1at 420 Elm Avenue. A map of the drive-thru system will be provided in the coming days. Fish plates will include generous portions of fried flounder, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, and hush puppies. No beverages will be provided. Plates are $11 each when purchased with a credit or debit card. Only available while supplies last, fish plates may be purchased on the day of the event with cash for $10 each. Online orders will be accepted through Wednesday, April 13, at https://bit.ly/WFFDFishFry. Please note: Due to a limited number of meals, ordering ahead is strongly encouraged. Fish fry proceeds will benefit the Wake Forest Firefighters Foundation. Formed in

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will present Joshua Lozoff’s “Life is Magic” at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1 – and no foolin’ – admission is free. From his full stage show to his closeup “Strolling Magic,” Joshua Lozoff’s performances combine his love for the art of magic with his fascination with psychology and the powers of observation and influence. In one moment, he makes a drawing come to life just by pointing, and in the next he predicts an audience member’s choices even before she knows them herself. An evening spent with Joshua will amaze and entertain the entire family! To learn more about Joshua Lozoff, visit https://joshualozoff.com/. This production is part of the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre’s “Arts For All” free community performance series, which is supported by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County. For more information, contact Renaissance Centre Specialist Debra Horton at 919-435-9566 or dhorton@wakeforestnc.gov. #

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host an informative workshop for parents, guardians, and caregivers of individuals with special needs on Saturday, April 2. Scheduled from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, the “Flourish Parent’s Workshop: Loving & Caring for an Individual with Special Needs” will offer education, inspiration, and support on a variety of topics related to caring for and loving people with disabilities. Presenters will include Kenzie Clark, Founder and Manager of Able Transition Consulting discussing “Transition Services;” Paul Yokabitus, Estate and Special Needs Planning Lawyer at Cary Estate Planning speaking on “Special Needs Trusts and Guardianship;” and Stephanie Taggart, Travel Agent for Kingdom Destinations offering “Tips for Travel.” The cost of the workshop is $35 per person and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Registration is underway at https://wakeforestnc.recdesk.com/Community/Home and at Joyner Park Community Center. For more information, contact

The March 14, 2022 monthly series of informal Veteran’s Coffee meetings was held from 0830-1000 hours, at the American Legion Hall, 225 East Holding Avenue, Wake Forest, NC. The informal coffee is an opportunity for veterans and their family to meet in an informal setting in an effort to bring information to everyone concerning topics of their choosing. The Coffee is a meeting place where veterans can find answers to their questions concerning services and anything else they may be looking for.  These monthly informal get-to-gathers are conducted to benefit any veteran that might be interested in obtaining information and/or assistance. The meetings are open to all veterans and prior service members and their spouses or significant others. There is no charge and no fringe attire. Come on and come all. There is no agenda and the chance to have your questions or concerns addressed are the priorities of day.