The Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. are inviting area residents to Forest Fest on Saturday, April 23. Celebrating the heart and history of Wake Forest, this free family-friendly event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – rain or shine – along East Owen Avenue, in Centennial Plaza, and in the Town Hall parking lot. The town has already decorated downtown South White Street and other Renaissance-area streets with green and white banners for Tree City. Offering something for everyone, Forest Fest will include the Wake Forest Guild of Artists Spring Art Market, extended hours by the Wake Forest Farmers Market, and Historic Downtown Walking Tours offered by the Wake Forest Historical Museum. The occasion will also feature live entertainment and educational programming under the tent in Centennial Plaza and a game area for people of all ages to compete and have fun. As a bonus, the

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre at 405 South Brooks Street will welcome SOLE Defined on Saturday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. SOLE Defined is the Washington Metro area’s leading arts organization specializing in percussive dance – using the body as an instrument to create musical expression. Advancing styles such as Tap, Stepping, Body Percussion, Sand Dance, and Gumboot, this Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) led company infuses powerful skills to delight and inspire audiences. SOLE Defined has performed on stages across the globe at venues including The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Dance Place, and the Shakespeare Theater. For more information visit www.soledefined.com or @soledefinedlive. Tickets are $15 plus tax and can be purchased online with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit card at www.wakeforestrencen.org/tickets-events. Tickets may also be purchased at the Renaissance Centre Box Office with cash, check, or credit card.

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and Page 158 Books are partnering to offer a free program throughout April that encourages families to read while enjoying the greenways at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. StoryWalk is an innovative and interactive way for readers of all ages to enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same time. It’s also an effective way for young readers to practice active reading skills. Throughout April, pages from the children’s picture book, “Tiara’s Hat Parade,” by Kelly Starling Lyons, will be displayed on posts along the Joyner Park trails. As you stroll along the path, you will be directed to the next page in the story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. For more information, contact

The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area middle school and high school students and their families to the 2022 Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 30. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking event is scheduled from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will expose students to a variety of STEM career options, while featuring STEM-related exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities. STEM Saturday will also include several interactive booths where representatives from a variety of local businesses, schools, and organizations will engage with parents and students, share professional insights and experiences, and offer an array of interesting demonstrations. Throughout STEM Saturday, youth can experience the wonders of STEM hands-on, ask questions, and be inspired to pursue a degree or occupation in a related field. A special thanks to our 2022

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 9, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Presented by Primrose School of Heritage Wake Forest and Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics, the 2022 Egg Hunt will include over 10,000 eggs containing prizes and candy hidden across four locations for ages 3 and younger, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. The occasion will also feature an egg hunt for children with disabilities and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Children ages 3 and younger will hunt for eggs beginning at 10 a.m.; ages 4-6 will begin at 10:20 a.m.; ages 7-9 get underway at 10:40 a.m.; and ages 10-12 commence at 11 a.m., while the egg hunt for children with disabilities will begin at 11:15 a.m. A downloadable map of the egg hunt areas is available at http://bit.ly/WFEasterEggHunt. Registration is not required for the