If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the Spirits of Wake Forest ghost walk in downtown Wake Forest. Now in its fifth year, Spirits of Wake Forest is presented by Wake Forest Downtown (WFD), Inc., in partnership with Firebox Theatre Company. Downtown Wake Forest’s buildings and sidewalks have seen well over 100 years of history, and they have some spooky stories to tell! Join WFD, Inc. and Firebox Theatre Company’s incredible cast of storytellers to learn about the tragic train wrecks, frightening folklore, and restless spirits that make up just a small piece of downtown’s haunted history. These tours will be offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, from September 26 through October 31, according to the following schedule: Tickets are $20 each and go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m. at https://bit.ly/SpiritsofWF. Please note: Tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable and must be purchased in advance. Tours

Meet our WFWC club members, enjoy light refreshments, and ask about volunteer opportunities in the Wake Forest area.   The gathering will be on Thursday, August 29, 5 to 6:30 pm at Page 158 books, 416-B Brooks Street, Wake Forest.  Wake Forest Woman’s Club is a proud member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Honoring the motto of “Unity in Diversity,” we come together as unique individuals dedicated to community improvement by projects with Wake Forest Community Table, Town of Wake Forest, Hope Reins and The Purple Heart Foundation. Our mission is to enhance the lives of others through volunteer service. Drop by to learn more! For more information, email wakeforestwomansclub@gmail.comMeet our WFWC club members, enjoy light refreshments, and ask about volunteer opportunities in the Wake Forest area.   The gathering will be on Thursday, August 29, 5 to 6:30 pm at Page 158 books, 416-B Brooks Street, Wake Forest.  Wake Forest Woman’s

The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) intends to construct a new mobility hub (aka Amtrak station) at the site of the old freight rail depot in historic Downtown Wake Forest. This mobility hub is part of the larger, federally supported S-line project, which seeks to refurbish an underutilized rail corridor to directly connect Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA and beyond. In addition, NCDOT intends to engineer this refurbished corridor to support future high-speed rail and regional commuter rail service. To learn more about mobility hubs, visit www.ncdot.gov/divisions/integrated-mobility/innovation/Pages/s-line-mobility-hubs.aspx. As part of this effort, NCDOT will host several open house and design workshops from August 26-29 to solicit feedback from the public on how this new mobility hub should look and what amenities should be included.  Since this facility will be nestled into Wake Forest’s iconic historic downtown, project planners want to ensure any proposed design and programming fits well into the surrounding

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Town of Wake Forest will introduce a town-wide microtransit pilot program called “Go Wake Forest.” Microtransit is a ridesharing transit service that operates similarly to Uber and Lyft, connecting riders directly to destinations from their doorstep. Riders will be able to schedule rides through the official Go Wake Forest smartphone app, scheduled for release in late September 2024, and by calling a hotline number which will coincide with the app release. Additional details, including operating schedules and a list of Frequently Asked Questions, will be posted on the Town website prior to launch. During the pilot phase of the new microtransit service, Town officials will work to resolve any issues through rigorous testing and rider feedback. To offset any potential inconveniences, Wake Forest will offer the service to riders at no cost. In addition, the Town will provide an online feedback form, which will allow

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is in the process of updating its five-year Master Plan. Community input is the cornerstone of that process, also known as Play It Forward Wake Forest. On Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m., community members can share their thoughts and opinions on the draft Master Plan Update during a Planning Board Special “Called” Meeting in the Town Hall Board Chambers, 301 S. Brooks St. The room is located on the second floor of Town Hall. The draft Master Plan Update is available for review and comment at https://engagewakeforest.org/parks-recreation-master-plan-update. Anyone wishing to speak during the Planning Board Special “Called” Meeting must complete and submit the “Planning Board – Sign Up to Speak Form” available at www.wakeforestnc.gov/public-meetings-portal by 3 p.m. on September 4.   The PRCR Master Plan reflects the Town’s vision of a vibrant community and responds to the needs and desires of its residents,

The Town of Wake Forest will host UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) Comprehensive Update Open House sessions at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Both drop-in sessions will give community members the opportunity to review the completed UDO draft, learn more about potential changes to zoning districts and development standards, and provide feedback. Both sessions will have an informal, open house-style format, along with the same content, so community members may drop in anytime to view displays, ask questions, and share comments. No formal presentation will be given.   Feedback will be incorporated into a final draft that will be presented to the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners for approval. Community input is the cornerstone of the UDO Comprehensive Update. Following the update and adoption of several comprehensive plans, including the 2022 Wake Forest Community

Dear friends of CROP Walk, For many years, YOU have come together and raised money to support local and global hunger needs through the Wake Forest CROP Hunger Walk. Coming together as a community has changed lives! Today, the vulnerable among us continue to struggle to keep their families healthy and safe. Communities worldwide need us now more than ever. The good news is that you can still be part of our ‘making a difference’ tradition! STEP #1: Go to www.crophungerwalk.org/wakeforestnc and register today. If you are part of a team, you can join your team or simply make a donation to support any team. STEP #2: Attend the Team Captain Rally on Saturday, August 10th from 10am – 12:00 pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 834 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587. Be informed about the Walk, Pick up packets, brochures, bulletin inserts, and other walk promotional materials.  Missed the meeting

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host an online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” on Saturday, Aug. 24. Presented by Ting, the Battle in the Forest is open to players ages 10 and older and free to play on all consoles and PCs. The online tournament will be live streamed on Twitch.tv.  Registration is open through Wednesday, Aug. 21, at https://wakeforestnc.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Please note: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is rated e10+. Participants will compete in a one-on-one, single-day, double-elimination tournament to run in conjunction with “Bull City Gaming.” The matches will be best of three, while the championship match will be best of five. In the event more than 32 participants register, the tournament will expand to two days with the qualifying rounds taking place on August 24 and the top eight participants battling it out in the finals on Sunday, Aug. 25.

Barbara Ann Loiacono Wake Forest Barbara Ann Loiacono, 85, of Wake Forest, NC, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1939 in Newark, NJ to the late Frederick and Dorothy Langfield. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed by all her family. She was preceded in death by her sister, June DiFederico. She is survived by her loving husband, Salvatore Loiacono, Raleigh, NC; children, Dawn Nakash (husband Ken Nagy), Wake Forest, NC, Charles Loiacono (wife Susan Loiacono), South Plainfield, NJ; sisters, Dolores Farinella (Bayville, NJ), Dorothy Cole (Conway, SC), Ruth Sadler (Perkasie, PA), Toni Johnson (Manville, NJ); grandchildren, Anthony Nakash (wife Lindsay Nakash, Walnut Creek, CA), Christopher Nakash (Toms River, NJ), Rebecca Melendey (husband Eddie, Concord, NC), Lindsay Piazza (husband Nick Piazza, South Plainfield, NJ), Charles (CJ) Loiacono, Jr. (wife Hannah, Galloway, NJ), Melissa Cordova (husband