The 2024 Wake Forest Fire Department Fish Fry is Friday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – or until all the fish plates are sold – at Fire Station #1, 420 Elm Ave. Best to go early because the event often sells out during the afternoon. Plates are $10 each and will include generous portions of fried flounder, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, and hush puppies. Cash, check, and credit card accepted. Fish fry proceeds will benefit the Wake Forest Firefighters Foundation. No preorders will be accepted, but both eat in and drive thru take-out options will be available.  Desserts will be sold separately for guests dining inside. Delivery service is available for orders of 15 plates or more. A special part of this year’s Fish Fry will be a food drive to benefit the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry. Throughout the day, the WFFD will collect non-perishable food items to help feed hungry people in our

You’re invited to Forest Fest on Saturday, April 20, in historic downtown Wake Forest. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. in association with the Town of Wake Forest and a host of community partners, this free family-friendly event is scheduled from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – rain or shine – in several areas throughout the downtown area. Celebrating the heart and history of Wake Forest, Forest Fest will include the Wake Forest Guild of Artists Spring Art Market inside the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.; extended hours by the Wake Forest Farmers Market along South Taylor Street; and a variety of local vendors, non-profit booths, and children’s activities along East Owen Avenue, Brooks Street, and the Town Hall parking lot. Centennial Plaza will feature live musical entertainment and Blooming in the Forest. In addition, the Urban Forestry Board (UFB) will again host the popular Arbor Day Tree Seedling Giveaway in

Come join the Wake Forest Garden Club as it celebrates its 100th anniversary with garden art tours Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27, 1 to 5 p.m. both days. Tour the beautiful gardens and enjoy Wake Forest’s talented artists showcasing his/her talent in each garden. Their beautiful art work will be for sale. As a special Centennial treat, many gardens will feature dazzling floral designs by local florists. Garden tour tickets are $30 per person which includes admission to the gardens on both Friday and Saturday. Tickets will go on sale on March 15th at Page l58 Book Store, Wake Forest, 415-B Brooks St. Wake Forest, Southern Suds, 213 S. White Street, Wake Forest, and online at www.wfgardenclub.org.Tickets will also be available both days of the Garden Tour at the Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N. Main Street, Wake Forest. The Wake Forest Garden Club uses the proceeds from

The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to the 2024 Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 27. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking event is scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will expose students in grades K-12 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

Voting is now open for the 2024 Wake Forest Tree of the Year. From now through 5 p.m. Friday, April 19, residents can visit http://bit.ly/WFTreeofYear and vote for their favorite tree. Five local trees were selected as finalists for this year’s award. The tree that receives the most votes before the 5 p.m. April 19 deadline will be announced as the winner.  The submitter of the winning tree will be awarded with a certificate crowning their tree as the 2024 Wake Forest Tree of the Year. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/WFTreeofYear or email Urban Forestry Program Manager Luke Devores at ldevores@wakeforestnc.gov. ###