The Wake Forest Community Plan gives broad guidance for how the town is going to grow, but the UDO, the Unified Development Ordinance, provides the meat, the substance down to building setbacks and buffer zones. The Town of Wake Forest is updating the UDO and will offer two opportunities for comments and proposals on the same day, May 25. There will be two sessions of a drop-in style open house at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre at 405 South Brooks Street, one from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and one from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The town contracted with Houseal Lavigne Associates to oversee the UDO update. You can find the meetings and the steps for the update by going to the town’s website, www.wakeforestnc.gov, clicking on “Departments” and “Planning” and on the right side of the page you will find “Unified Development Ordinance.” Click on that and you will

Conjunto Breve will be on the stage for the fourth Six Sundays in Spring in the E. Carroll Joyner Park Amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21. The popular music series sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and ARTS Wake Forest will be in the park on consecutive Sundays rain or shine from April 30 through June 4 and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Featuring free, live musical entertainment, Six Sundays in Spring offers residents the opportunity to enjoy a variety of local and region al performers in a beautiful outdoor setting. In addition to Revolution, other acts scheduled to perform this year include The Magnificents on May 28, and Sensory Expressions on June 4. A variety of food and dessert trucks will be on site for each Six Sundays in Spring concert. Concert goers are also invited to bring a picnic but are reminded that alcoholic beverages and

In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 East Holding Avenue, will host Senior Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free and open to residents of all ages, the occasion will focus on the health and well-being of adults 55 and over. During the event, attendees can view cooking demonstrations and participate in a variety of fitness classes, including Cardio Drumming, Dance Fusion, and Tai Chi. Community advocates specializing in topics ranging from mental health to proper footwear to lifelong learning will also be on site, along with a smoothie truck. Established in 1963, Older Americans Month is celebrated throughout May. The annual event acknowledges the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlights important trends, and works to strengthen the national commitment to honoring older citizens. This year’s theme, “Aging Unbound,” encourages communities to offer opportunities highlighting a

Local veteran organizations will once again place American flags on the graves of fallen veteran’s graves in over 18 local cemeteries. Last year over 1,600 American flags decorated veteran’s graves. The exercise will start at 0800 hours on Saturday, May 27, at the American Legion Hall located at 225 East Holding Avenue, Wake Forest. The building is directly opposite the Wake Forest Post Office. Everyone is invited to help in this endeavor because of the enormity of the project. Groups will be established and flags distributed to each group depending on the size of the cemetery assigned. This activity is a wonderful opportunity to instill patriotism and honor to those who served in the armed forces of this magnificent country. Contact Rich Heroux at rheroux1@nc.rr.com or phone (919) 494-2707. Coffee, doughnuts and rest rooms will be available. ###

The Wake Forest Optimist Club will present the third annual Kars for Kids Charity Car Show on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Market of Wake Forest shopping center located at Business 98 and Capitol Boulevard. This is a fun family friendly event and admission is free to spectators. Cars displayed and judged must pay a $20 registration fee. Antique, Pony, Trucks, Muscle, Rods, and Custom cars and trucks will be on display. Everything from mild to wild – vintage to modern. The Grand Sponsor of Kars for Kids is Ted Wilder Agency State Farm Insurance. Mr. Wilder is also an avid antique car enthusiast and collector. Gold Sponsors are Zapolski Real Estate Property Management Company, Johnson Hyundai of Wake Forest, Charlie’s Kabobs, Wake Forest Dental Arts, Sam’s Xpress Car Wash, Carolina Comfort Air, McCorkle Sign & Awning, LPL Financial/Brooks Andrews, Wake Forest Chick-fil-A.

Holding Park Aquatic Center at 133 West Owen Avenue will open for the season Saturday, May 27, at 9 a.m. Daily admission fees for Wake Forest residents are $1 for children ages 2 and under; $4 for children ages 3-13; and $5 for patrons ages 13-59; and $4 for ages 60 and over. Daily admission fees for non-Wake Forest residents are $2 for children ages 2 and under; $6 for children ages 3-13; and $7 for patrons ages 13-59; and $6 for ages 60 and over. Open swim times are scheduled in three-hour blocks, with 30-minute breaks in between to allow staff to clean and sanitize the facility, including deck chairs, door handles, handrails, and other high-touch areas. A maximum of 200 patrons will be allowed inside the facility during each session. To help ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone, patrons are strongly encouraged to register and pay online in