Come and celebrate with us!  The Wake Forest Garden Club is celebrating 100 years of service to the Wake Forest Community.  This years’ Festival will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Find us on the grounds of the Wake Forest Historical Museum located at 414 N. Main Street in Wake Forest. Not just for gardeners, the Free Festival will showcase 24 vintage cars, 34 vendors, including Art vendors, Birding and Honey Farmers, and live music by “My Cousin Skinny” 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  The Wake Forest Garden Club will be selling plants and spring blooming bulbs. Outstanding plant vendors include Pine Knots Farm selling their famous hellebores and ferns plus Macon Gardens. You can take a lunch break at the VFW chuck wagon where they will be selling freshly grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and sausages and you can top off your meal

In December 2023, the Town of Wake Forest retained Benesch to conduct a Multimodal Transportation Impact Fee Study. Municipalities assess impact fees on property developers to pay for infrastructure improvements that must be built due to new property development. New development brings new residents, which can put a strain on a municipality’s infrastructure and services. Impact fees are designed to offset the additional cost of maintaining these services.  In 1989, the Town of Wake Forest received local legislation to enact facility (aka impact) fees for various purposes – Chapter 502 – SB 576, including transportation. Specific methodology is required to compute the calculation and includes future growth projections along with planned capital resulting from growth (Capital Improvements Plan also known as CIP).  Benesch’s draft report is available for review and comment at https://engagewakeforest.org/multi-modal-transportation-impact-fee. Benesch will present its findings to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. and to

The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of developing a conceptual site plan for a new park in the Northeast Community anchored by the Ailey Young House, 400 N. White St. Community input will be the cornerstone of the effort to produce a concept plan that respects the unique history of the site, celebrates the rich history of the Northeast Community, and provides park space for the community.   On Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wake Forest will host a public meeting (drop-in style open house) at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., where attendees can share their thoughts and opinions on park priorities, opportunities, and challenges. Discussion will also cover a variety of topics focused on how best to achieve the project goals. The session will have an informal, open house-style format, so community members can drop in anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. to

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host its first Diwali Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2. Free and open to everyone, the event is scheduled from noon-3 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Diwali is India’s biggest and most cherished festival of the year. Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, showcasing the indomitable human spirit. Immerse yourself in the joyous atmosphere with enchanting music and vibrant dance performances. Explore hands–on crafts, experience a henna tattoo, and savor a variety of Indian culinary delights. Join us as we unite in the spirit of Diwali – a celebration for everyone to enjoy! For more information, contact PRCR Events Coordinator Suja Jacob at 919-556-7063 or sjacob@wakeforestnc.gov. ####

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host its annual Halloween Boo Bash Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Downtown Wake Forest. You read that right. The Boo Bash is coming to downtown! Presented by Capital Chevrolet, the Halloween Boo Bash is a free, family-oriented festival for children ages 12 and younger. After taking place for several years at E. Carroll Joyner Park, the popular event needed room to expand. Downtown is making that possible with “Sponsors Trick or Treat” along East Owen Avenue, food trucks along South Brooks Street, and games, inflatables, a photo booth, and a variety of ghostly games and activities on the Town Hall Campus, 301 S. Brooks St. Costumes are optional, but the best outfits will be featured on the Town website and social media pages. For more information about the Halloween Boo Bash, visit https://bit.ly/WFBooBash. (A local business, Broadsides and Brews

Wake Forest Lions Club is holding its Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday October 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall located at 225 E Holding Avenue. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $8 for children 4-12, and free for children under 3 years of age. Dine in or Take Out! Funds raised are used for our KidSight USA Vision Program which provides FREE vision screening for children. Tickets are available at the door or for presale by calling Lion Glenda Grant @ 919-306-4430  or Lion Glenn Day @ 919-539-3706. ###