The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is reminding residents to report crime and suspicious activity to law enforcement before posting the information on social media. Due to the popularity of Facebook and other social media, many people use those platforms to discuss suspicious activity and crime. The problem is that not all who describe such activity online also report it to the police. Simply put – tagging the WFPD on a social media post is not reporting a crime. Not even close. By calling 9-1-1 or 919-556-9111 and reporting the proper way, WFPD can establish credible, official records of what’s going on or what’s happened, along with the sources of the information. It’s also easier than chasing down what are sometimes dubious or fake social media posts. “We understand that most people who post warnings and similar kinds of information on social media are trying to look out for their friends

The holiday season is upon us, and the NCFST’s mobile grocery store is returning to Wake Forest just in time to make your holiday meal shopping easy. Offering fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy from local and regional farmers on a pay-what-you-can scale, the NCFST Mobile Market returns to 350 E. Holding Ave. on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 3-5 p.m. Open to everyone, the pay-what-you-can mobile grocery store makes fresh and local produce, proteins, dairy, eggs, and other food products accessible and affordable to all, regardless of their budget. When shopping, there are some limits on the amount of protein, dairy, and eggs a consumer can purchase, but no limits on produce. At checkout, shoppers will be given a suggested total. Shoppers can then pay the full amount, a portion of that amount, or nothing at all. Both cash and card payments are accepted, along with Android/Apple Pay. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/WF_NCFST or email Community Outreach Manager

The 76th Wake Forest Community Dinner was held Monday at The Forks and was well attended. The Wake Forest Community Council sponsors the annual dinner and the members nominate and vote for three awards: Citizen of the Year, Organization of the Year and the Peggy Allen Lifetime Achievement Award. Michael Burger, chairman of the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry, was named Citizen of the Year; the Wake Forest Rotary Club was named Organization of the Year, and Tilda Caudle was awarded the Peggy Allen Lifetime Achievement award. ***** Just an update on the drought situation — mild drought — and the water level in Falls Lake. On Sunday, Dec. 3, the lake was at 248.13 feet and had lost 0.02 feet since the previous day. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers try to maintain the lake at 252 feet and full pool — the highest level it can reach before excess

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 S. Brooks St., will present “Mesmerizing Magic” featuring Jason Hudy on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Mystery. Intrigue. Comedy. Bewilderment. These are only a fraction of the qualities Jason Hudy delivers in every performance. Guaranteed to amaze and amuse the entire family, “Mesmerizing Magic” will transport you into the intricate world of magic and illusion. Promising to leave you breathless, this spellbinding one-of-a-kind performance will redefine your idea of what a magic show is! Advance tickets are $25 plus tax and can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/WFRenCenTix, in person at the RC Box Office, or by calling 919-435-9458. For more information, visit www.wakeforestrencen.org/ or call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.

 Just in time for the holidays, The Town of Wake Forest is again offering “Connections…100 Years of Wake Forest History” for $30 each. Authored by Wake Forest resident and “Wake Forest Gazette” Publisher Carol Pelosi, “Connections… 100 Years of Wake Forest History” was written and released in 2009 to commemorate Wake Forest’s Centennial Celebration. Jean MaCamy and Stephanie Kaeberlein had begun work on the book before they asked me to write it, and they are responsible for the wonderful array of original art and pictures as well as the layout of the pages. A treasure trove of pictures, original artwork, and stories recording the people, places, and events of Wake Forest’s first 100 years, the photo-filled hardcover book chronicles the town’s rich history and details its growth from a small college town to a thriving community of more than 50,000 residents. Connections may be purchased online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/marketplace with credit card or debit card

The Northern Community Food Security Team is collecting donations for those in need this Holiday Season. Donations will be accepted from November 6th to December 4th. All donations will be given out at the Holiday Ham Giveaway on December 16, 2023. Items of Food Donations Needed: 1 Box of Stuffing 1 Box of Mashed Potatoes 1 Large Can of Yams 1 Can of Corn or Carrots 2 Cans of Green Beans 1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 Box of Fried Onions Bag items together and drop off at either Rolesville Town Hall or The Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market no later than December 4th.