From the Wake Forest Chamber

The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2024 Meet in the Street. The 42nd anniversary of Meet in the Street, presented by Allison Caudle with Southern Lux Living and coordinated by the Wake Forest Area Chamber, will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in downtown Wake Forest.  This premier arts & crafts, music and food festival will include more than 100 artisan booths featuring handmade items for sale, dozens of food trucks, live music throughout the day on two different stages, a children’s village filled with activities for kids, and more. Admission is free. Interested in being part of this event? The application window is NOW OPEN for 2024! Click the appropriate application below to download a fillable PDF application. Arts & Crafts VendorsFood VendorsNonprofits (Chamber member exclusive)Festival Business Booths & Sponsorships ###

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Clubs and organizations

Below is a list of groups – and if your group is not included and should be – please send a note with the information to cwpelosi@aol.com. If the information about your group is wrong or out of date, please send a note with the corrections to that same email address. Aren’t we lucky to have so many groups that benefit our town and its residents? Last updated on July 1, 2023. *American Legion Post 187 meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. in the American Legion Hall at 225 East Holding Avenue. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. and costs $5. For information and membership, call Commander Doug Doster at 1-603-660-6948. *American Heritage Girls (AHG) meets at 6:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church on Rogers Road on the second and fourth Thursdays. Get in touch with Amy Minor at chrisnamy34@hotmail.com or see the website, www.hopelutheranwf.org. *The General James Moore

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Obituaries

Obituaries Barbara Bridgers Barham Falls Barbara Bridgers Barham, 85, passed away on Friday morning, February 16, 2024, at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Born in Wake County to the late Vaden V. Bridgers and Susie Leonard Bridgers, Barbara was a cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Her life was defined by her unwavering faith, her dedication to her community, and her love for her family. Her life reflected the virtues of “faith, hope, and love,” with the greatest being love. Barbara was a committed lifelong member of Falls Baptist Church, where she served faithfully in reflecting the light of Christ. Her love for her church family was evident in her tireless efforts to support and encourage others, and her presence will be deeply missed within the congregation. Barbara professionally served as the administrative assistant at Millbrook Baptist Church for 40 years, where her warmth and dedication endeared her to

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