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WAKE Up and Read is a community coalition committed to improving early childhood literacy in Wake County. Building home libraries is one of their biggest initiatives, and from January 23 – February 28, they are hosting their 8th Annual Book Drive with a goal to collect 200,000 new and gently read books for babies up to children 12 years old. These books will be shared with children in Wake County to ensure that every child in our community has the opportunity to develop a love for reading.
WAKE Up and Read needs your help to make this book drive a success. Become a collection partner. host a drive. or simply ask employees, families, and patrons to purchase books to support the drive at local bookstores or through one of WAKE Up and Read’s Wish Lists. Donations are also welcome and can be made online.
To learn more about WAKE Up and Read, please visit www.wakeupandread.org.
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The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its first in-person event, the Spring Sporting Clays Tournament presented by B&W Hardware Company, on Thursday, March 25, at Rose Hill Estate in Nashville. Sponsorships are available to provide your business with valuable marketing exposure to the players as well as the general community, and player registration is currently open.
President Ann Welton said recently that space is limited for the sporting clays event, and one time slot has already been filled. Call the chamber to reserve your spot today.
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The member of the month for February is Capital Chevrolet. The Chamber’s Blanche Taylor spoke with Spokesperson Mark Roberts about Capital Chevrolet, our first Member of the Month of 2021.
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At the Wake Forest Area Chamber Foundation, Liz Simpers says they are looking forward to the next Youth Leadership Wake Forest. Applications are now open for the 2021-2022 session.
Youth Leadership Wake Forest is a year-long program for high school students who have demonstrated leadership abilities and have interest in learning about our community. Our mission is for participants to assume leadership roles in our schools and to become more involved in out civic, cultural, economic development and philanthropic organizations.
Youth Leadership Wake Forest is a program sponsored by the Wake Forest Chamber Foundation and requires an application, community references and interviews conducted by a selection committee. The class is limited to 40 students. The tuition is $500, and scholarships are available. Call Ms. Simpers at the chamber for more information.
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