The Town of Wake Forest and several local veterans’ organizations will conclude this year’s series of monthly flag-raising ceremonies Monday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m., in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St. The 51st Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony will honor Albert Taylor Moore who served our nation in the U.S. Marine Corps. Members of Moore’s family have been invited to participate in the ceremony, which will include patriotic songs, special remarks, a memorial wreath laying, and the ceremonial flag-raising. During the service, the Wake Forest Fire Department Honor Guard will raise the American flag and the U.S. Marine Corps service flag in recognition of the military branch in which Moore served. Both flags will fly in Centennial Plaza throughout October. Photographs and other remembrances of Moore will also be displayed in Centennial Plaza during the ceremony, then in the Town Hall lobby through the end of the month.

The Wake Forest Community Table will host its next Community Gathering free and open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., beginning at the Alston Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., in Wake Forest. Titled, Wondering, Wandering, and Wheeling, the event offers an evening of community bonding, storytelling, and exploration of the rich history of Wake Forest. Participants will embark on a short journey to three historic locations via shuttle bus from the Alston Massenburg Center: The DuBois Campus, The Cemetery, and The Taylor Street Park. At each stop, participants will have the privilege of wandering through these historic sites, engaging with their neighbors, and hearing the fascinating stories and history shared by community members and staff from the Wake Forest Museum. The event will conclude with a return to the Alston Massenburg Center, where attendees will come together for table conversations about the tour, allowing for

Friendship Chapel Baptist Church will sponsor a Fall Festival from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the church, 237 Friendship Chapel Road. There will be inflatables, free food, a video game truck, other vendors and activities. It will be held rain or shine. ###

If you want to build a career where you make a difference every day, then the Town of Wake Forest wants you to join its team. Wake Forest will share information with interested jobseekers during a Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. Several Town departments will be represented, including Police, Public Works, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources – just to name a few. The job fair will focus on open full- and part-time positions, so attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume. The Town of Wake Forest provides competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. If you’re interested in growing a career and serving your community, then consider becoming part of our team. For more information, email Benefits & Compensation Manager Mitzi Franklin at mfranklin@wakeforestnc.gov. ###

The Town of Wake Forest’s annual loose leaf collection program begins Monday, Oct. 2, and continues through Friday, March 8, 2024. Residents are reminded that the Town provides bi-monthly loose leaf collection service which calls for crews to service Wake Forest streets twice each month. When preparing leaves and yard waste for collection, residents are urged to follow these guidelines: Residents are also reminded of the following: For more information about the Town’s loose leaf collection program, visit http://bit.ly/WFLeafCollection or contact Chad Hildebrandt at 919-435-9575 or childebrandt@wakeforestnc.gov. ###

Furthering its commitment to accessibility, the Town of Wake Forest is in the process of updating its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The ADA Transition Plan is a comprehensive approach to improving access for individuals with disabilities to Town facilities, parks, programs, services, activities, and events. Aligning with Goal 3 of the Town’s Strategic Plan, it is an important part of Wake Forest’s continued efforts to welcome and serve all members of the community. “The Town of Wake Forest believes that all Town facilities, programs, and services should be accessible to all members of the community,” said Facilities Director – ADA Coordinator Mickey Rochelle. “While we are continuously working on improving accessibility, an updated Transition Plan will help us benchmark where we are now and develop a roadmap for where we can be in the future.” Citizen input is a crucial part of the ADA Transition Plan process.

Wake Forest Downtown Inc. and the Wake Forest Public Art Commission are seeking local artists to submit vibrant original artwork for seasonal boulevard banners in downtown Wake Forest. The banners will be displayed along South White Street from early January through late March 2024. The banners may also be displayed at other times as determined by the Downtown Development Director. Selections will be chosen by a committee comprised of members of the PAC and WFD, Inc. and selected artists will receive a $100 honorarium. The application deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 31. Selected artists will be notified by Wednesday, Nov. 15. For complete details, including the online artwork submission form, visit https://bit.ly/CallforArtists_WFPAC or contact Renaissance Centre Specialist Debra Horton at dhorton@wakeforestnc.gov. ###

The Town of Wake Forest is introducing a free education series for residents interested in learning how to reduce their environmental footprint. Offered by Sustainability Coordinator Jeanette Johnson, “Wake Forest Sustainability 101,” is comprised of six classes on topics ranging from composting and recycling to combating litter and creating household food circularity. The sessions get underway Wednesday, Sept. 27, with “Composting 101.” Geared for homeowners and led by a Wake County Master Gardner, the workshop will offer the basics on composting and explain how to compost in your own backyard. Future sessions will include Recycle Right (November 15); Understanding Waste (January 31); Earth Day Education (March 20); Communities Combating Litter (May 22); and Creating Household Food Circularity (July 24). Free and open to the public, each class is scheduled from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Public Works Operations Center, 234 Friendship Chapel Road, or Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks

Through the decades Wake Forest residents have helped the town make decisions about programs and plans as well as helping themselves learn more about how town government works by volunteering to serve on a town board. The boards were established to give residents input into what happens in the community and advise the Board of Commissioners (BOC) on matters that affect citizens and their town government. Applications are being accepted through Friday, Oct. 6, for appointments to the following boards and commissions:  Area high school students (grades 11-12) are also invited to apply to serve as representatives on every board, except the Planning Board. The online advisory board application is available on the Town website at http://bit.ly/TOWFAdvBoardApplication. Anyone without access to a computer is invited to complete the application by using a computer kiosk in the lobby of Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. Hard copies are available upon request by contacting

The Northern Community Food Security Team is partnering with Ripe for Revival to offer a monthly mobile grocery store on the second Thursday of each month from 3-5 p.m. across from the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave. Offering fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy from local and regional farmers on a pay-what-you-can scale, the Ripe for Revival Mobile Market will make its inaugural debut Thursday, Sept. 14. Ripe for Revival utilizes its network of farmer and food industry relationships to narrow the gap between farm excess and food access. The company purchases “retired” city or school buses, renovates them to include refrigerators and freezers, and transforms them into Mobile Markets that can drive into communities impacted by food insecurity. The brainchild of Will Kornegay, Ripe for Revival’s pay-what-you-can Mobile Markets aim to make fresh and local produce, proteins, dairy, eggs, and other food products accessible and affordable to all, regardless of their budget. When shopping,