The Town of Wake Forest is initiating a watershed study to identify and address citizens’ concerns about water quality, drainage, stormwater infrastructure, and erosion issues within the Tom’s Creek Watershed which encompasses all or parts of the St. Andrews, St. Andrews Plantation, Stonegate, Summerwoods, Moss Creek, and Carriage Run neighborhoods. Residents of these neighborhoods are invited to visit https://engagewakeforest.org/toms-creek-watershed-study and provide their input via an online survey. Available through Friday, March 31, the survey takes less than five minutes to complete. In addition, the Wake Forest Engineering Department will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 30, at 6 p.m. to solicit input from residents who live in the Tom’s Creek Watershed. The session will include a brief presentation, followed by an open discussion where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share suggestions. Town staff will be on hand to respond and gather public input. The

Living Rhythms, a cultural arts company that provides hands-on programs in West African drumming and dancing, will offer a free performance Saturday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St. Known for their captivating drums, high-energy dancing, and non-stop audience participation, Living Rhythms performances are an educational, transformative, and exciting exploration of the drumming and dance of West Africa. The show begins with an attention-grabbing surprise entrance by the artists which has spectators on the edge of their seats right from the beginning. With continual opportunities to sing and clap along, audience members enjoy learning about the rhythms and songs that represent traditions of several African ethnic groups. They then learn about dances that historically accompany the musical selections. Strong emphasis is placed on the traditional West African values of respect, community, and teamwork. Families and children of all ages are invited to attend what

In 2018 the Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) received international accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA). The accreditation verifies that the WFPD meets CALEA’s industry best-practice standards and has attained public safety professional excellence. Now, as part of an effort to maintain its CALEA accreditation, the WFPD has opened a public portal for community comments at https://bit.ly/WFPDAccreditation. The online portal is designed to receive comments regarding WFPD’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for maintaining its accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns, but the overall intent is to provide WFPD with information to support continuous improvement and foster the pursuit of professional excellence. CALEA is not an investigatory body, so the public portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes. Additionally, there will

Wake Forest Power (WFP) is inviting its customers to share their thoughts and opinions on WFP programs and services by completing a brief survey. Available at https://bit.ly/WakeForestSurvey, the questionnaire takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Conducted by the Maru Group, a professional research firm, the survey is designed to determine customer satisfaction regarding their electric utility service. All responses are anonymous, and customer feedback will be used to help WFP identify opportunities to improve its programs and services. For more information, email Customer Service & Outreach Manager Andrew Brown, Jr. at abrown@wakeforestnc.gov. A division of the Town of Wake Forest, Wake Forest Power is a public power utility that strives to provide uninterrupted electric service to nearly 7,000 residential and commercial customers. WFP crews operate and maintain more than 40 miles of overhead primary lines and 110 miles of underground primary lines. They regularly refurbish or rebuild electric lines that

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Presented by Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics and Skylift Garage Doors, the 2023 Egg Hunt will begin with a pre-party at 10 a.m. featuring music, fun and games, and a visit from the Easter Bunny, followed by the start of the egg hunts at 11 a.m. Organizers will hide over 15,000 eggs containing prizes and candy across four locations for ages 3 and younger, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. The occasion will also feature an egg hunt for children with disabilities. Children ages 3 and younger and ages 10-12 will hunt for eggs at separate locations beginning at 11 a.m.; ages 4-6 and ages 7-9 will begin in separate areas at 11:30 a.m., while the egg hunt for children with disabilities will begin at

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department and Page 158 Books are partnering to offer a free program throughout April that encourages families to read while enjoying the greenways at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. StoryWalk in the Park is an innovative and interactive way for readers of all ages to enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same time. It’s also an effective way for young readers to practice active reading skills. Throughout April, pages from the children’s picture book, “Sometimes It’s Hard to Be Nice,” by Maggie C. Rudd, will be displayed on posts along the Joyner Park trails. As you stroll along the path, you will be directed to the next page in the story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned

The first street festival of 2023 in downtown Wake Forest will be the new Cars and Carnivores event on Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. presented by the Wake Forest Rotary Club. Car enthusiasts and food lovers alike will gather during this free event to enjoy a steak cookoff competition, car show and various vendors along East Owens and Brooks streets. “We’re proud to offer this inaugural event for our community. If you don’t have a car, steak cookoff team or vendor booth to register and display, still join us that day to enjoy this unique street festival in our beautiful downtown,” said Darryl Banks, president of Wake Forest Rotary Club. Sanctioned by the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA), grill masters and steak lovers will compete for cash prizes during the Cars and Carnivores steak cookoff competition held in The Forks parking lot at 339 Brooks Street. A $1000

You’re invited to Forest Fest on Saturday, April 15, in historic downtown Wake Forest. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. in partnership with the Town of Wake Forest, this free family-friendly event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – rain or shine – in several areas throughout the downtown area. Celebrating the heart and history of Wake Forest, Forest Fest will include the Wake Forest Guild of Artists Spring Artisan Market inside the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.; extended hours by the Wake Forest Farmers Market along South Taylor Street; and a variety of local vendor and non-profit booths with educational activities along Brooks Street and in the Town Hall parking lot. The occasion will also offer various children’s activities along East Owen Avenue and live musical entertainment in Centennial Plaza. In addition, the Urban Forestry Board (UFB) will again host the popular Arbor Day

The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board (TAB) is inviting area elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to the 2023 Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 29. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking event is scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road. Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will expose students in grades K-12 to a variety of STEM career options, while featuring STEM-related exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities. STEM Saturday will also include several interactive booths where representatives from a variety of local businesses, schools, and organizations will engage with parents and students, share professional insights and experiences, and offer an array of interesting demonstrations. Throughout STEM Saturday, youth can experience the wonders of STEM hands-on, ask questions, and be inspired to pursue a degree or occupation in a related field. A special