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Special Announcements
Music at Midday Canceled
Today's "Music at Midday" has been canceled due to the threat of inclement weather.
2016 Christmas Historic Home Tour Tickets Go on Sale Oct. 1
The Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Wake Forest Woman's Club will present their biennial Christmas Historic Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 7 p.m.
Offered only in even-numbered years, the Christmas Historic Home Tour is a self-guided tour featuring several Wake Forest homes and other properties decorated for the holidays and open for viewing. This year's event will also offer wonderful Christmas music and more.
Advance tickets will go on sale for $18 (price includes tax) beginning Saturday, Oct. 1. Tickets will be available for purchase online
and at several area locations.
National Night Out is Oct. 3
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is encouraging area residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, and homeowners' associations to show their support for police-community crime prevention partnerships by participating in this year's National Night Out (NNO) on Monday, Oct. 3.
The WFPD is marking this special occasion by hosting a National Night Out "Parking Lot Party" from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Renaissance Centre parking lot, 405 S. Brooks St.
The event promises something for everyone, including a DJ, food and special prizes, and fire, police, and EMS vehicle displays, along with a variety of booths highlighting crime prevention and safety.
Free Depression Screenings During Week of Oct. 3
The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, The Wake Forest Weekly, and Perkins Counseling & Psychological Services to sponsor a series of depression screenings throughout our area during the week of Oct. 3.
Free and open to the public, the depression screenings will be conducted by certified mental health professionals offering area residents a comfortable, confidential, and trusted means of assessing their mental health. View the schedule.
Public Power Week Crossword Puzzle Contest
From now through Wednesday, Oct. 5, Wake Forest Power residential electric customers can enter to win free electricity in October by participating in the Public Power Week Crossword Puzzle Contest. Three winners will be announced during the evening Energy Expo on Thursday, Oct. 6. To download the crossword puzzle and registration form, visit the town's website.
Wake Forest Civitan Club Selling Pecans
The Wake Forest Civitan Club is once again pre-selling its delicious and plump first crop pecans and other specialty nuts. A one-pound bag of shelled pecans is $12. For more information concerning the specialty nuts and/or to place an order, contact Betty Rothman at 919-435-6115. Please place your order by Oct. 8.
Scarecrow Contest & Children's Craft Event Oct. 15
As a "Hello to Fall," and in anticipation of the sights and sounds of Halloween, the Wake Forest Woman's Club is sponsoring a Scarecrow Contest and children's craft event in downtown Wake Forest on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 1-3 pm. (Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 16). Local schools, churches and businesses have been invited to participate in designing and building a scarecrow for the contest (not taller than 6 ft.). The entries will then be secured to the lamp posts up and down South White Street on Friday, Oct. 14. Each entry will be given a number. The public is invited to view all the entries during a Scarecrow "Walk-about" throughout Saturday morning, and will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite at the Fidelity Bank parking lot, located at 231 S. White St. The Woman's Club will have several fun activities for children and families at the Fidelity Bank site, including scarecrow-themed crafts, tattoos, a photo area with pumpkins and hay bales, and free snacks. The Wake Forest Fire Department will be there to provide an up close look at one of the fire trucks. Also, just prior to the start of the Woman's Club event, Page 158 Books, 158 S. White St., will be reading a scarecrow-themed book, during their regularly scheduled Saturday Story Time of Noon to 1 pm. So, plan now to come on down and enjoy. For more information, contact
Salina Gary at 919-576-3251.
Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 27
The
Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will sponsor its annual
Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 4:30 to 8:30 pm at the Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St.
Admission is free.
This year's festivities will include a costume contest, face painting and cupcake walk, along with a variety of other ghostly games and activities, and free pumpkin giveaways - while supplies last.
Police Department Turkey Drive Underway
The Wake Forest Police Department is accepting monetary donations through Saturday, Nov. 19, as part of its 10
th Annual Turkey Drive.
Cash and checks are accepted and will be used to purchase additional turkeys. Checks should be written to the Wake Forest Police Department.
Donations of frozen turkeys may be dropped off at the Wake Forest Police Department, 225 S. Taylor St., on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. until noon.
The police department will distribute the turkeys while they last on Monday, Nov. 21, from 9-11 a.m., at the Wake Forest Community House, 133 W. Owen Ave.
Anyone wishing to contribute to this year's Turkey Drive should contact Officer M.W. Sattler at 919-795-7270.
Gobbler's Run Thanksgiving Day 5K
This year's
Gobbler's Run 5K is scheduled for 8 am on Thursday, Nov. 24. Volunteers are needed to perform a variety of duties. Visit
our website for more information or to sign up.
Wake Forest Community Calendar
The Wake Forest Community Calendar is a comprehensive listing of upcoming local events submitted by non-profit groups and organizations in our area. The Town of Wake Forest provides the Community Calendar as a free service and invites local non-profits, including churches, civic clubs and other community organizations, to submit their events for inclusion on the calendar - according to our detailed submission guidelines. The Community Calendar is typically updated each week on Thursday or Friday. Event announcements received at least one week prior to the event will be included for publication in The Week Ahead. For more information, visit our website.
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Upcoming Events
Book Discussion
Thursday, Sept. 29; 4:30 pm
Page 158 Books, 158 S. White St.
Author Leon Capetanos will be talking to young adults about his coming of age book, "The Time Box." For grades 6 and up. For more information, email
Suzanne Lucey.
Community Healthy Aging & Wellness Event
Thursday, Sept. 29; 5 - 7 pm
Ligon Mill Office Plaza, 10580 Ligon Mill Road
Attention area seniors! This event is just for you! Active Aging Week is an annual event and highlights the fact that people can participate fully in life at any age. Businesses within the Ligon Mill Office Plaza are happy to bring this celebration event to Wake Forest on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5-7 pm. Participants can enjoy a live band, southern cooking, and raffles, while celebrating the positivity of aging and living well. During the event businesses within the Ligon Mill office plaza will offer information and experiences to help people improve their health, grow, learn and discover meaningful new interests. Free food, live music, special offers and giveaways. Rain or Shine. All ages welcome! For more information call 919-554-0675 or visit
our website.
CHALLENGE! Super-Sized Games
Thursday, Sept. 29; 6:30 pm
Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh
Ready for getting your SUPER-SIZE Game on? Join us at the library for some crazy giant size games!
North Carolina Yesterday and Today
Thursday, Sept. 29; 6:30 - 8 pm
Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh
Explore North Carolina history as Scott Mason shares stories from the Tar Heel Traveler. For more information, call 919-570-7166.
Book Discussion
Friday, Sept. 30; 7 pm
Page 158 Books, 158 S. White St.
On Friday at 7 pm, Page 158 Books welcomes Dr. Bruce Hillman as he talks about his new book, "A Plague on All Our Houses," concerning Hollywood and the appearance of AIDS. For more information, email
Suzanne Lucey.
Huge Yard Sale & Silent Auction
Saturday, Oct. 1; 7 am - 1 pm
Hope Community Church, 821 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh
Huge Yard Sale and silent auction to benefit COTA (Children's Organ Transplant Association) in honor of local (Garner, NC) 6 month old, Naomi Reeves, who received a heart transplant on Aug. 15, and was able to go home for the first time on Sept. 17. In addition to household items, furniture, toys, electronics and more, we will also be auctioning via silent auction, Duke basketball tickets and an autographed basketball by Coach K! For more information on Naomi's Heart Journey - visit
our website.
Saturday, Oct. 1; 8 am - Noon
Renaissance Place, 405 S. Brooks St.
Offering meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, produce, fresh cut flowers, chocolate, fair trade coffee, pottery, jewelry, wood craft, bedding plants, soaps, lotions. Live music, kids craft/play tent. Educational events. For more information, visit our website or call 919-671-9269. Check our Facebook page weekly for more updates!
New Life Church Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 1; 9 am - 6 pm
New Life Ministry Center, 6900 Zebulon Road
Our Fall Festival will feature games, inflatables, lots of food, craft vendors and BBQ fundraiser for feeding the homeless and less fortunate. Everyone welcome! For more information, contact Mary Beth Roberson at 919-556-3836 or 919-730-9847.
Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 1; 10 am - 7 pm
New Life Church, 6900 Zebulon Road
Join us for a day of fun for the family! Free activities include - games, bounce houses, hot dog lunch, Chili cook-off, entertainment, cotton candy, popcorn, craft vendors (over 25) and Bingo. Fundraisers to benefit New Life's Children and Youth: cake walk, face painting, bake sale and silent auction. For more information visit
our website.
North Carolina Author Tea
Sunday, Oct. 2; 2 - 3:30 pm
Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh
Enjoy tea and cookies as you get to know local authors Diane Chamberlain, Brynn Bonner, and Mur Lafferty. Learn about their books, characters, and writing process. For more information, call 919-570-7166.
NCDMV Mobile Driver's License Unit
Monday, Oct. 3; 9 am - 4 pm
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre Arts Annex, 405 S. Brooks St.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) offers a Mobile Driver's License Unit in the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre Arts Annex, 405 S. Brooks St., on the first and third Monday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Division of Motor Vehicles' new compact mobile office is part of Governor Pat McCrory's initiative to improve customer service and reduce wait times at the DMV. Offering two driver license examiner stations, the new mobile office mirrors the driver license services provided in brick-and-mortar offices, including driving tests.
Monday, Oct. 3; 11 am
Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St.
Area residents are invited to attend the 16th Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony. The program will take place in Centennial Plaza, in front of the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. This month's service will honor John Wooten. Presented by local veterans' organizations to honor the sacrifices of deceased Wake Forest veterans and their families, memorial flag-raising ceremonies are held monthly from April through October at 11 a.m. in Centennial Plaza.
Monday, Oct. 3; 5 - 7:30 pm
Renaissance Place, 405 S. Brooks St.
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is encouraging area residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, and homeowners' associations to show their support for police-community crime prevention partnerships by participating in this year's National Night Out (NNO) on Monday, Oct. 3.
The WFPD is marking this special occasion by hosting a National Night Out "Parking Lot Party" from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Renaissance Centre parking lot, 405 S. Brooks St.
The event promises something for everyone, including a DJ, food and special prizes, and fire, police, and EMS vehicle displays, along with a variety of booths highlighting crime prevention and safety.
Wake Forest Police officers will also be on hand distributing information on topics such as vehicle security, home security, and personal safety. The police department will also offer a K-9 demonstration and D.A.R.E. presentation and share information on Neighborhood Watch, Special Olympics, and much more.
Tuesday, Oct. 4; 10 am - Noon
Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St.
Wake Forest-area seniors are invited to enjoy a special morning of bingo outdoors on Tuesday, Oct. 4. From 10 a.m. to noon, Wake Forest Power will host "Savings for Seniors Bingo" in Centennial Plaza, in front of the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. Highlighting a variety of energy-savings ideas, this event will offer participants the chance to have fun and win prizes donated by local merchants. In case of rain, the event will take place inside town hall. For more information, contact Andrew Brown.
Learn About Becoming a Licensed Foster Parent
Tuesday, Oct. 4; 6 - 8 pm
Lutheran Services Carolinas, 616 Hutton St., Raleigh
Rapid Resource for Families, in partnership with Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC), are seeking interested community members who would like to learn more about becoming a licensed Foster Parent for the Intensive Alternative Family Treatment (IAFT) ® Program. Join us for a dinner presentation to learn about IAFT® program, meet Lutheran Services Carolinas and see if now is a time in your life to help improve the lives of children and families in North Carolina. For more information, contact
Patricia McClarin at 336-447-0058.
Wednesday, Oct. 5; 11 am
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
Audiences may already know Ms. Poly and Ms. Ester, the wacky Gabardine Sisters and their super-duper star puppet Bartlet. These longtime entertainers performed for several years at the former Kazoom Children's Theater in downtown Raleigh, and now they're making regular appearances at the Renaissance Centre. Storytelling, music and puppetry are used to make these fast paced, interactive shows full of mayhem, a delightful experience for young children and you never know who might visit their stage! Each month boasts a different show theme. These shows are geared to children ages 3-7. Tickets are $5 per person (plus tax) and can be purchased online or at the Renaissance Centre Box Office. On the day of the event, tickets may also be purchased at the door. For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
A Taste of the South
Wednesday, Oct. 5; 2 - 3 pm
Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Lane
Local chefs share recipes and southern food heritage. For more information, call 919-570-7166.
Thursday, Oct. 6; 10 am - 4 pm & 7 - 8:30 pm
Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
On Thursday, Oct. 6, the lobby of the Wake Forest Town Hall will be the scene of a daytime and evening energy savings and electric safety expo featuring hands-on demonstrations and representatives from Wake Forest Power, ElectriCities, Northern Regional Center, Resources for Seniors, ChurchNet, Wake County Human Services and more. The town and Wake Forest Power will present the daytime expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., then welcome co-sponsor Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary for the evening edition from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All area residents are invited to attend and learn how to make their homes more energy efficient, save money on their electric bills, avoid electric hazards, and be safe around electricity. During the energy expo participants can also register to win a variety of special prizes donated by local merchants.
Wake Forest Power will also celebrate by giving away free hot dogs and sodas beginning at 11 a.m. Wake Forest area residents are invited to come get them while they last. For more information, contact Andrew Brown.
Thursday, Oct. 6; 10 am
Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St.
Also on Oct. 6, Wake Forest Power linemen will offer on-demand electric safety demonstrations in Centennial Plaza for groups of two or more beginning at 10 am. The creative program will teach children and adults smart electrical safety habits, demonstrate the power of electricity and show the potential hazards associated with unsafe actions around power lines, pad mount transformers and switchgear. Participants will also experience what it's like to be a lineman and how they stay safe when working with electricity. By actually holding tools and safety equipment, visitors will have the chance to learn firsthand the importance of electrical safety. Wake Forest Power will also display a bucket truck and other equipment in the town hall parking lot for visitors to view and enjoy. For more information, contact Betty Pearce.
Thursday, Oct. 6; 6:30 pm
The Forks Restaurant, 339 S. Brooks St.
CMA Youngsville is a new chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association. We meet the first Thursday of each month at the Forks Restaurant at 6:30 pm. CMA is an international, interdenominational, evangelistic motorcycle ministry whose vision is changing the world, one heart at a time. Nearby Chapters include: CMA Henderson and Raleigh. We would like to let the community know that we are here and would love any and all motorcycle enthusiasts to join us at our chapter meetings, chapter rides, and the community service events we attend. For more information, call Margaret Jones at 919-524-7848.
Community Workout & After Party
Thursday, Oct. 6; 6:30 pm
Brooks Street Bowl Parking Lot, 413 S. Brooks St.
Camp Gladiator is hosting a workout party for all of the Wake Forest Community! Free raffles for Kona Ice, who will be at the event as well! The best trainers in the nation are flying in to train at this event! All fitness levels welcome: beginner to elite athlete! All ages are welcome, including kids working out with their parent! Stay for the after party! Ask nutrition questions and find a way to become the healthiest you can be with fun exercise and good nutrition! Prizes if you bring a friend! All you need is yourself and a mat or beach towel! For more information, contact
Bethany Stillwaggon at 724-301-3557.
Friday, Oct. 7; 7 pm
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts hosts free, movie showings at 7 pm on the first Friday of each month. October's featured movie will be The Jungle Book. The film is rated PG. Free and open to the public, First Friday Flix movie screenings feature a variety of film favorites and genres, including comedies, dramas, thrillers and more, often with a seasonal or historical theme. Concessions, including popcorn and soft drinks, will be available for purchase. For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
Saturday, Oct. 8; 8 am - Noon
Renaissance Place, 405 S. Brooks St.
Offering meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, produce, fresh cut flowers, chocolate, fair trade coffee, pottery, jewelry, wood craft, bedding plants, soaps, lotions. Live music, kids craft/play tent. Educational events. For more information, visit our website or call 919-671-9269. Check our Facebook page weekly for more updates!
Wake Forest Church of God Fall Festival Fundraiser
Saturday, Oct. 8; 4 - 8 pm
Wake Forest Church of God, 155 E. Cedar Ave.
Enjoy a cake walk, hay ride, games, prizes, and more! Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available for purchase. For more information, visit
our website or call 919-562-2425.
Sunday, Oct. 9; 9:30 am
E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road
Run Until They All Have a Home - or walk - or just come out to have fun! Help us make our first 5K a time to remember. All money raised will help us save more lives. We are a 100% all volunteer organization. All fundraising dollars go toward medical care and getting our kittens and cats adopted.
flix4kidz - Open Season: Scared Silly (PG)
Monday, Oct. 10; 10:30 am
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts hosts free, family-friendly movie showings at 10:30 am on the second Monday morning of each month. Flix4kidz shows only G or PG rated children's and family films. Concessions, including popcorn and soft drinks, will be available for purchase. For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
Monday, Oct. 10; 3 pm
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts hosts free movie showings on the second Monday of each month at 3 pm. Designed for adults ages 50 and over, "Free at 3" will feature a variety of film favorites and genres, including art and family films, as well as comedies, dramas, thrillers and more - often with a seasonal or historical theme. Concessions, including popcorn and soft drinks, will be available for purchase. This month's featured movie will be "The Lady in the Van." The film is rated PG-13. For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
Meet the Artists: Quilting
Monday, Oct. 10; 3 - 4 pm
Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Lane
Join the Capital Quilters guild and others as they demonstrate and discuss making quilts into an art form. For more information, call 919-570-7166.
If You Like Margaret Maron, Then Try...
Tuesday, Oct. 11; 10:30 - 11:30 am
Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Lane
If you like Margaret Maron's books, drop in for librarian suggestions of similar books and authors. For more information, call 919-570-7166.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, Oct. 11; 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Lane
Ready to start a business? Learn the first steps from market research to projecting results. For more information, call 919-570-7166.
Friday, Oct. 14; 11:30 am
Falls Village Golf Course, 115 Falls Village Dr, Durham
Join us for our inaugural golf tournament as we raise money for Mercy for America's Children. The cost is $65 per player or $240 per foursome. Registration begins at 11:30 am and the shotgun start is 1 pm. Cost includes green fees and range balls, snacks and soft drinks, dinner, raffle tickets and prizes. Sponsors are also needed for this event. For more information or to register, visit
our website. Mercy for America's Children is a NC-based non-profit group advocating on behalf of children awaiting adoption in the US Foster Care System by educating the public about the benefits of foster care adoption, reforming the adoption process, connecting waiting children to potential adoptive families and supporting them through their adoption journey.
Friday, Oct. 14; 6:30 - 8 pm
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
Children of all ages are invited to attend the free event featuring multiple award-winner and local storytelling favorite Donna Washington. In Donna's own words, "Every story I tell is true, except for the parts I make up."
No registration is required, and hot chocolate will be served.
Saturday, Oct. 15; 8 am - Noon
Renaissance Place, 405 S. Brooks St.
Offering meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, produce, fresh cut flowers, chocolate, fair trade coffee, pottery, jewelry, wood craft, bedding plants, soaps, lotions. Live music, kids craft/play tent. Educational events. For more information, visit our website or call 919-671-9269. Check our Facebook page weekly for more updates!
Scarecrow Contest & Children's Craft Event
Saturday, Oct. 15; 1 - 3 pm
Downtown Wake Forest
As a "Hello to Fall," and in anticipation of the sights and sounds of Halloween, the Wake Forest Woman's Club is sponsoring a Scarecrow Contest and children's craft event in downtown Wake Forest on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 1-3 pm. (Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 16).
Local schools, churches and businesses have been invited to participate in designing and building a scarecrow for the contest (not taller than 6 ft.). The entries will then be secured to the lamp posts up and down South White Street on Friday, Oct. 14. Each entry will be given a number. The public is invited to view all the entries during a Scarecrow "Walk-about" throughout Saturday morning, and will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite at the Fidelity Bank parking lot, located at 231 S. White St. The Woman's Club will have several fun activities for children and families at the Fidelity Bank site, including scarecrow-themed crafts, tattoos, a photo area with pumpkins and hay bales, and free snacks. The Wake Forest Fire Department will be there to provide an up close look at one of the fire trucks. Also, just prior to the start of the Woman's Club event, Page 158 Books, 158 S. White St., will be reading a scarecrow-themed book, during their regularly scheduled Saturday Story Time of Noon to 1 pm. So, plan now to come on down and enjoy. For more information, contact
Salina Gary at 919-576-3251.
Saturday, Oct. 15; 1 - 4 pm
Holding Village, 705 Old Dairy Dr.
Join us during the Triangle's Parade of Homes for a day of genuine family fun at Holding Village. Tour our model homes, check out our newly completed amenities, and get crafty with Make-n-Take Crafts by the Scrap Exchange. A fall festival wouldn't be complete without fresh apple cider from Bella Bean Organics, a sweet fall-flavored treat from Sweet Stacey Cakes' food truck and tunes in the Gathering Place park. Free and open to the public. Get more details and
RSVP here.
Explore Your Family History
Sunday, Oct. 16; 1 - 2 pm
Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Lane
Professional genealogist Diane Richard presents: DNA Basics for Genealogy. For more information, call 919-570-7166.
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Standing Events
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Morning Club
Mondays; 9:30 am weigh-in; 10:10 am meeting
Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Road
TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all! Your first session is free and annual membership is only $32. Contact Sandy Hope for more information at
919-556-6407.
www.tops.org
Chess Club
Mondays; 6 - 8 pm
Wake Forest Coffee Company, 156 S. White St.
For ages 16 and older. Bring your chess set and plan to join us for a good night of fun! For more information, email
Teri.
Monday Night Bingo
Mondays; Doors open at 6:30 pm; Games from 7 - 9:30 pm
The Factory, 1839 S. Main St.
If you're a serious BINGO player, then make plans to start spending your Monday nights at The Factory with the Wake Forest Kiwanis Club. Wake Forest Kiwanis are hosting regular CASH bingo each Monday night at the Factory in Wake Forest. All profits support our children's projects, such as Key Clubs, Third Grade dictionaries, and scholarships. For the $20 entry fee you will receive a packet of BINGO cards for all the evening's games. Cash prizes will be awarded and food and drinks will be available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and games are held from 7-9:30 p.m. For more information, visit
www.wakeforestbingo.com
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Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Evening Club
Tuesdays; 6:30 pm weigh-in; 6:45 pm meeting
Wake Forest Baptist Church, Room 213, 103 N. Main St.
TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all! Your first session is free and annual membership is only $32. Contact Michelle for more information at 804-239-8699 and
www.tops.org
Wake Forest Rotary Club
Mondays; 6:30 pm
The Forks Cafeteria, 339 S. Brooks St.
The Rotary Club of Wake Forest meets for fellowship, dinner, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker every Monday night. We cordially welcome guests and potential members to attend. Rotary is an international organization whose members provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. One of over 30,000 local clubs, the Wake Forest Rotary Club was chartered Dec. 17, 1937. For more information, contact us at
[email protected] or 919-621-2428.
Northern Wake Leads Group
Tuesdays; 8:30 - 9:30 am
Real McCoys Restaurant, 3325 Rogers Road
The Northern Wake Leads Group is a gathering of dedicated and thoughtful business professionals interested each other and how we can help you to realize the true potential of your business. By definition, to network is to create a system of connections and at NWLG we believe it's one of the most useful tools for getting business done. We believe that for successful growth in the business world it is important to build strong relationships, not just with clients but with referral partners as well. We have experienced each other's success through a deeply rooted support system that grows stronger with each new member. Our connections to each other and to the community at large have made NWLG one of the most effective meet and greets in the triangle.
Wake Forest AF & AM
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month; 7:30 pm
Wake Forest Masonic Lodge #282, 220 Wait Ave.
As the world's oldest fraternity, Freemasonry seeks to "take good men and make them better" through a series of "degrees," each with a moral lesson, allegorically based on stonemasonry's tools and practices. As a fraternal organization, Freemasons in NC support two primary charities but raise funds for other causes as well. The first is the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford and the second is WhiteStone, a Masonic and Eastern Star community in Greensboro. For more information, visit
our website.
Women in Networking - Wake Forest Chapter
Wednesdays; 8 - 9 am
Wake Forest Coffee Company, 156 S. White St.
Women in Networking is unique group of business women and dynamic female entrepreneurs. We embrace and share our innate power, wisdom and abilities to succeed in business and life. For more information, contact
Kristi Gorski or visit
www.win-nc.com.
Storytime at Page 158 Books
Wednesdays; Noon
Page 158 Books, 158 S. White St.
On Wednesdays at noon we have a free Storytime for all ages. For more information, contact Suzanne Lucey at 919-741-9156.
Divorce Care, GriefShare, and Single & Parenting Ministries
Wednesdays; 6:45 pm
Grace Assembly Church, 2405 Wait Ave.
Grace Assembly Church offers the following ministries on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 pm: Divorce Care, GriefShare, and Single & Parenting. These ministries are designed to help, comfort, and instruct adults who have suffered through separation, divorce, or the death of a loved one. These are ongoing 13-week programs on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 pm held at Grace Assembly Church in the Wake Forest area. For more information, contact Jennifer Revoir at 919-554-0997 or visit www.graceassembly.com.
Wake Forest Optimist Club
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month; 7 pm
The Forks Cafeteria, 339 S. Brooks St.
Optimist clubs around the world are dedicated to "bringing out the best in kids". Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth and empower young people to be the best that they can be. For more information about the Optimist Club, contact Dawn M. Nakash at 919-926-1452.
Hope House Weekly Food Pantry
Thursdays; 1 pm
Hope House, 334 N. Allen Road
Every Thursday Hope House picks up food from the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina to give out to the community. Vegetables, individual fruits, cut fruit, salad packages, and breads are the staples. Occasionally we have meat, eggs, fruit juice, and milk. We give the items out on a first come first serve basis. For more information, contact Norma Bennekin at 919-263-1007.
Wake Forest Kiwanis Club
Thursdays; 7:30 am
The Forks Cafeteria, 339 S. Brooks St.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to 'changing the world, one child and one community at a time.' Its mission is "to serve children of the world". Locally, the Wake Forest Kiwanis Club is involved in many projects which include: providing dictionaries to all 3rd graders in the schools, sponsoring Key Clubs and Builder's Clubs in local schools, passing out water at the July 4th children's parade, providing scholarships, assisting at school cookouts, Salvation Army bell ringers, Wake Forest Christmas Parade, toy drives, food drives, Foster Kids Christmas Party, school supply collection, Lobster Bingo and many others. For more information, contact Kiwanis President
Paul Eitel at 919 818-5067.
Wakefield Rotary Club
Thursdays; 7:45 am - 9 am
Heritage Golf Club, 1250 Heritage Club Ave.
We are a volunteer service club dedicated to helping people in our community and worldwide.
For more information,
visit our website
or contact us via email
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Christian Motorcyclist Association
1st Thursday of each month; 6:30 pm
The Forks Cafeteria, 339 S. Brooks St.
CMA Youngsville is a new forming chapter of the
Christian Motorcyclist Association. We meet the 1st Thursday of each month at the Forks Restaurant at 6:30 pm. CMA is an international, interdenominational, evangelistic motorcycle ministry whose vision is changing the world, one heart at a time. Nearby Chapters include CMA Henderson and Raleigh. We would like to let the community know that we are here and would love any and all motorcycle enthusiasts to join us at our chapter meetings, chapter rides, and the community service events we attend. For more information, call Margaret Jones at 919-524-7848.
Bereaved Parents Grief Group
1st Thursday of each month; 7 - 8:30 pm
St. John's Episcopal Church, 530 Durham Road
Bereaved Parents Grief Group is for parents, grandparents, and siblings who have experienced the death of a child (any means, any age), a grandchild or brother or sister. No charge to attend nor need to register in advance. The group is facilitated by trained parents who have also experienced the death of a child. For more information, contact
Carolyn Zahnow at 919-368-6286. This is a group offered by
The Shore Grief Center.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8466
1st Thursday of each month; 7 pm
VFW Post 8466, 225 E. Holding Ave.
VFW members assemble to encourage comradeship, patriotism and advocacy. For more information, contact
Rich Heroux
at 919-494-2707.
Wake Forest Lions Club
2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month; 7 pm
The Forks Cafeteria, 339 S. Brooks St.
Lions Club International is a world-wide organization of volunteers with the purpose of "We Serve". Our primary focus is preservation of eyesight in children and adults. We collect used eyeglasses and other equipment that can be re-purposed for those who cannot afford them. We provide vaccinations for diseases such as measles and river blindness in parts of the world not previously served. We help during natural disasters affecting Lions in all countries.
On a local level, we provide eye and hearing exams free of charge twice a year for all who visit our Mobile Screening Unit. We provide eye exams and eyeglasses year-round to local individuals who cannot afford to buy them. We raise money in various ways to fund our efforts. We provide funds to the local food bank. We support local families during the Holidays with gifts and food. We support a Leo Club at Wake Forest High School that allows students to learn the effect Lions can have in the community. We strive to serve the Wake Forest community and provide fellowship for the men and women in our club. We welcome new members and Lions moving here from other areas. For more information, contact Lions President Jim Tobolski at
919-764-9153.
Wake Forest Civitan Club
2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month
The Forks Cafeteria, 339 S. Brooks St.
Civitan is a volunteer service club dedicated to helping people in their own community. For more information, email us
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Purr Partners
Saturdays; 11 am - 3 pm
Sundays; Noon - 4 pm
Pet Smart, 11835 Retail Dr.
Purr Partners in a non profit feline rescue group. Every Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm and Sunday from noon to 4 pm we hold an adoption at the Wake Forest Pet Smart. We are in desperate need of funds to continue to rescue and rehabilitate cats and kittens that we get from high kill shelters. Please send donations to Purr Partners Feline Rescue, PO Box 905, Youngsville, NC 27598. For more information, email
919/906/8243-purrpartners.com/[email protected]. Thank you in advance for your support & assistance.
Storytime at Page 158 Books
Saturdays; Noon
Page 158 Books, 158 S. White St.
On Saturdays at noon we have a free Storytime for all ages. For more information, contact Suzanne Lucey at 919-741-9156.
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