Incorporated on February 20, 1909, Wake Forest is celebrating its Centennial throughout 2009. A progressive community of over 26,000 residents, Wake Forest is located less than 10 minutes north of Raleigh, the state capital.
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- Location:
- Wake Forest, NC, 27587
- Phone:
- 919-554-6100
- Mon - Fri:
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Events
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- Public Power Week
Wake Forest Town Hall
Monday, October 5 at 9:00am - Grand Opening of E. Carroll Jo...
E. Carroll Joyner Park
Sunday, October 4 at 2:00pm - Good Neighbor Day
Holding Park
Sunday, September 20 at 1:00pm - Bicycle Safety Fair
Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club
Saturday, September 12 at 10:00am - Wake Forest Parks & Recreation...
Flaherty Park Community Center
Sunday, August 16 at 2:00pm - Canoe for Water Quality
Wake Forest Water Reservoir Boat Ramp
Saturday, August 15 at 9:00am - National Night Out
Super Target Parking Lot
Tuesday, August 4 at 5:00pm - Concert in the Park
E. Carroll Joyner Park
Sunday, August 2 at 5:00pm - Franklin Street Detour
Franklin Street
Wednesday, July 8 at 9:00am - Canoe for Water Quality
Wake Forest Water Reservior Boat Ra...
Saturday, July 11 at 9:00am
Town of Wake Forest, NC
CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS GALA VENUE CHANGE Due to continued construction delays at the site of the new Wake Forest Town Hall, the Dec. 5 Centennial Community Christmas Gala will be held at The Sutherland Estate & Gardens, located at 13371 Wake Union Church Road in Wake Forest. Tickets are on sale for $25 each. For more information, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/2009centennial_chri
Town of Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest will host an Affordable Housing Design Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 7, as part of the Wake County Affordable Housing Project. The free workshop is scheduled from 10 am to 3 pm at the Wake Forest Town Hall. Lunch will be provided, and the public is invited to attend. For more information about the design workshop or to register to attend, contact Agnes Wanman at awanman@wakeforestnc.gov or (919) 554-3911.
Town of Wake Forest, NC WAKE FOREST LAUNCHES ONLINE STORE The Town has launched a new online store. Located at www.wakeforestnc.gov/marketplace.aspx, the "Marketplace" utilizes PayPal for purchases of such popular items as “Connections…100 Years of Wake Forest History” and the Centennial Blanket. Online shoppers can also purchase tickets to the Dec. 5 Centennial Community Christmas Gala.
Town of Wake Forest, NC
CHRISTMAS GALA TICKETS NOW ON SALE Tickets are now on sale for the Centennial Community Christmas Gala. Set for Saturday, Dec. 5, this semi-formal event will be held at the site of the new Wake Forest Town Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce, Town Hall, and online at wakeforestnc.gov. For more info., visit wakeforestnc.gov/2009centennial_christma
Town of Wake Forest, NC
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULUAR OCT. 22 The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring a Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Flaherty Park Community Center. Admission to the event is free. The Halloween Spooktacular is a family oriented event for children ages 12 and younger. Costumes are o...ptional, but a prize for “Best Costume” will be awarded. For more information, call (919) 554-6180.Read More
Town of Wake Forest, NC CANDIDATE FORUM REBROADCASTS NOW AVAILABLE Wake Forest residents who were unable to attend the Oct. 13 candidates forum can view rebroadcasts of the program on Community Channel 10 or on the Town’s website. The forum is being shown on Channel 10 at 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 8 p.m. Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Election Day.
Town of Wake Forest, NC APPLY NOW TO SERVE ON TOWN'S ADVISORY BOARDS You can make a difference in our community by applying for one of the upcoming vacancies on nine of the Town’s advisory boards. The boards were established to give citizens input into what happens in their community. Applications are being accepted now through Nov. 18. For more information, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov or call (919) 554-6190.
Town of Wake Forest, NC RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION OCT. 15 Area residents are invited to attend a free demonstration of the Town of Wake Forest’s rainwater harvesting system on Thursday, Oct. 15. The free event will be held at 10 am at the Public Works Operations Center, 234 Friendship Chapel Road. The water conservation initiative is expected to save over 100,000 gallons of water/year.
Town of Wake Forest, NC
FREE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO QUALIFYING HOUSEHOLDS
The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with Resources for Seniors to raise awareness of the Wake County Weatherization Assistance Program. The initiative provides free home energy audits, adjustments, and repairs for those who qualify. People of any age m...ay apply, but elderly or disabled people, and families with children receive priority. For more information, call (919) 554-6107.Read More
The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with Resources for Seniors to raise awareness of the Wake County Weatherization Assistance Program. The initiative provides free home energy audits, adjustments, and repairs for those who qualify. People of any age m...ay apply, but elderly or disabled people, and families with children receive priority. For more information, call (919) 554-6107.Read More
Source: www.wakeforestnc.gov
The Official Website for the Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina
Town of Wake Forest, NC NORTHERN REGIONAL CENTER TO OFFER NASAL H1N1 VACCINE The Wake County Northern Regional Center (NRC), 350 E. Holding Ave., will provide the nasal H1N1 vaccine free of charge to persons ages two to 49 on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 9 am - 3 pm or until supplies run out. If supplies are available, the NRC will also provide the H1N1 vaccine on Friday. For more information, call (919) 562-6300.
Town of Wake Forest, NC
JOYNER PARK GRAND OPENING THIS SUNDAY!
The Town of Wake Forest is preparing for a fun-filled dedication of E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, this Sunday at 2 pm. You're invited to come out and enjoy the classic rural landscape that defines the 117-acre facility, as well as the three miles of walking trails, resto...red farm buildings, 2,000-foot stone ribbon wall, and magnificent pecan grove. The ceremony will take place in the performance garden, located adjacent to the 1000-seat lawn amphitheater. As part of the dedication, area residents can enjoy refreshments, including cake, lemonade, and cookies. A concert in the amphitheater featuring The Swang Brothers will follow the ceremony beginning at 3 p.m.Read More
The Town of Wake Forest is preparing for a fun-filled dedication of E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, this Sunday at 2 pm. You're invited to come out and enjoy the classic rural landscape that defines the 117-acre facility, as well as the three miles of walking trails, resto...red farm buildings, 2,000-foot stone ribbon wall, and magnificent pecan grove. The ceremony will take place in the performance garden, located adjacent to the 1000-seat lawn amphitheater. As part of the dedication, area residents can enjoy refreshments, including cake, lemonade, and cookies. A concert in the amphitheater featuring The Swang Brothers will follow the ceremony beginning at 3 p.m.Read More
Town of Wake Forest, NC
Stop by Town Hall between 9am and 11 am Oct. 5-9 to celebrate Public Power Week! Register to win a free month of power from Wake Forest Power, enjoy free refreshments, and special prizes.
Also, Wake Forest Power customers may complete the online word search, send it in by Oct. 9 and be eligible for a free month of powe...r. Visit http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/publicpowerw
Also, Wake Forest Power customers may complete the online word search, send it in by Oct. 9 and be eligible for a free month of powe...r. Visit http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/publicpowerw
Town of Wake Forest, NC
NC LAW TO BAN PLASTIC BOTTLES FROM LANDFILLS
The Town of Wake Forest is reminding residents that beginning Oct. 1, all plastic bottles with a neck smaller than the container itself will be prohibited from entering North Carolina landfills. Wake Forest’s curbside recycling program accepts both PET (#1) and HDPE (#2) plastics, so do your party by disposing of them in your rollout recycling cart.
Source: www.wakeforestnc.gov
E. Carroll Joyner Park Grand Opening Oct. 4September 25, 2009NC Law to Ban Plastic BottlesSeptember 24, 2009Beware of Phone SolicitationsSeptember 24, 2009Town Receives Financial Reporting AwardSeptember 15, 2009
Town of Wake Forest, NC GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY THIS SUNDAY! Join your Wake Forest neighbors for the 4th annual Good Neighbor Day on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 1 pm until 4 pm at Holding Park (133 W. Owen Ave.) and enjoy food, fun, and family entertainment. In case of rain, the event will be held Sunday, September 27. This event is sponsored by the Wake Forest Human Relations Council.
Town of Wake Forest, NC
BIKE SAFETY FAIR THIS SATURDAY!
Rain or shine, the Town of Wake Forest is sponsoring a FREE Bicycle Safety Fair this Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm at the Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club. The event will teach safe bicycle riding skills to children ages 5 to 14 & their parents. Children will learn safe riding techniques & how to avoid various road hazards. For more information, call (919) 554-4895.
Source: www.wakeforestnc.gov
The Official Website for the Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina
