The Wake Forest Chamber Foundation for Common Progress issued a challenge to chamber members and area residents early in August, seeking to raise $5,000 in 30 days to support the Youth Leadership Wake Forest program and its adult counterpart, Leadership Wake Forest.
This week the foundation reported two scholarships have been funded for Leadership Wake Forest because of donations. The group is continuing to ask for donations for the two programs.
Donations go towards educational programming for 30 high school students participating in Youth Leadership, as well as support the philanthropic class project that the adult Leadership Wake Forest class undertakes. Both programs are fully funded and supported by the Wake Forest Chamber Foundation for Common Progress, a 501c3 charitable foundation which strives to provide educational opportunities for both adults and youth, focusing on leadership, health and wellness, financial literacy and diversity awareness.
Go to https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/OTU2OA==#lightbox[group]/1/ to donate. Any amount will help. Donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be provided.
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The Wake Forest Young Professionals group is having a fall social and recruitment event on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at White Street Brewing Company. Capital Creek at Heritage Apartments is our presenting sponsor, and will be providing a special gift to all who attend. Enjoy food from Big Al’s BBQ and drinks from White Street. Register online and bring a friend! The person who brings the most guests will win tickets to an upcoming show at Coastal Credit Union Music Park! Note: While we don’t check IDs, “young professionals” typically means you’re between 23 and 45 years old.
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Volunteers are still needed for the golf tournament. Trident Technology Solutions is the sponsor for the 24th annual Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Hasentree Golf Club. Entrants can save $100 by signing up for a foursome by Aug. 5.
New this year are a Magic Ball Putting Contest, Golf Pong, Wheelbarrow of Booze Raffle and four Hole-in-One contests. To find out more, go to the chamber website, http://wakeforestchamber.org.
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The Wake Forest chamber is teaming with the Rolesville Chamber of Commerce to present this year’s Business Expo, which will be held Thursday, Oct. 27, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Richland Creek Community Church on Burlington Mills Road. See more details on the chamber website.
