Our Town: Sept/Oct 2021 by Town of Wake Forest

Our Town Sept/Oct 2021

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WHAT’S UP IN WAKE FOREST

Town’s digital newsletter keeps you informed

The November/December 2021 edition of Our Town will mark the end of a 12-year run for the official Town newsletter. In an effort to cut printing and postage costs, we will no longer produce or publish Our Town in any format. Instead, we invite residents to continue staying informed about the Town of Wake Forest by signing up for our various digital publications. If you’re a regular reader of Our Town, please consider our digital publication What’s Up in Wake Forest. Everything that appears in Our Town—every other month—is provided in What’s Up in Wake Forest—every week. In other words,

by receiving What’s Up in Wake Forest each week, you’ll receive all the information (and more) you would have received in Our Town—only days and weeks earlier. To sign up for What’s Up in Wake Forest—and other digital publications—visit wakeforestnc. gov/enotifier and select What’s Up in Wake Forest from the list of options. Also, be sure to follow the Town of Wake Forest on Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram— and download the Town app. wakeforestnc.gov, search “enotifier” Communications & Public Affairs Director Bill Crabtree,  bcrabtree@wakeforestnc. gov

Holiday Schedule: Wake Forest Town Hall and all other administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, for Labor Day. For a complete list of Town holidays and any changes to Town services, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “holiday schedule.”

Disconnect from your electronic devices and join other Wake Foresters for an afternoon of free games and activities Sunday, Sept. 5, 4–6 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park. Make it a day and stay for the Six Sundays in Fall concert beginning at 5 p.m. Wake Forest Unplugged is sponsored and coordinated by the Wake Forest Recreation Advisory Board.

Six Sundays in Fall: Sept. 5–Oct. 10 Bring the kids, friends, a picnic and a blanket and settle in for some foot-tapping, finger-snapping good times! The 2021 Six Sundays in Fall concert series is scheduled for six consecutive Sundays from September 5 through October 10. Sponsored by ARTS Wake Forest, these free concerts get underway at 5 p.m. and take place rain or shine at the E. Carroll Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road. Concerts are made possible through the support of North Carolina Arts Council, United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County and the National Endowment for the Arts. To see the band lineup, visit wakeforestnc. gov and search “Six Sundays.”

RENAISSANCE CENTRE

Rockin’ the Forest with Band of Oz The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre welcomes Band of Oz for a concert on Saturday, Nov. 20. Tickets are now on sale. Rockin’ the Forest is a live concert music series featuring some of the top musical acts in the area. Meet your friends for some summertime fun featuring the music of the dynamic eight-member group, Band of Oz. The Renaissance Centre is located at 405 S. Brooks St. in downtown Wake Forest. The bar will be open for wine, beer and other refreshment purchases. wakeforestrencen.org, Renaissance Centre Box Office ☎ 919-435-9458

Friday Night on White returns September 10 with

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NORTHERN WAKE SENIOR CENTER

Stay informed about the senior center The Northern Wake Senior Center offers adults age 55 and older a schedule of recreational activities, social events and educational classes. To subscribe to their weekly email newsletter, send an email message to Jennie Griggs, jennieg@rfsnc.org and request that you be added to the email distribution list. To view recent newsletters, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Northern Wake Senior Center.” The Northern Wake Senior Center is located at 235 E. Holding Ave. Programming at the center is provided by Resources for Seniors, Inc. wakeforestnc.gov, search “senior center”,

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opular party band Crush will headline the long awaited, highly anticipated return of Friday Night on White on Friday, Sept. 10. The free outdoor concert will take place from 6-9 p.m. along South White Street in historic downtown Wake Forest. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at several downtown restaurants. Plus, the following food and dessert trucks will be on site: Bo’s Kitchen, Charlie’s on Wheels, Cousins Maine Lobster, Crumbstruction, Goodberry’s Frozen Custard, Hale Yeah Kitchen, Kona Ice, Lawrence & Perry Barbeque, Lumpy’s Ice Cream, Southern Fried Lumpia Co., Stavi’s Sandwiches, The Naked Empanada, the VFW Chuck Wagon, and Virgil’s Jamaica. wakeforestnc.gov, search “friday night on white”

Thank you to our 2021 Friday Night on White Sponsors! Grand Sponsor: White Street Brewing Company. Stage Sponsor: Gladwell Orthodontics. Dance Floor Sponsor: McPherson Family Eye Care. Cooling Station Sponsor: Mitchell Heating & Cooling. Wristband Sponsor: Orangetheory Fitness Wake Forest. Community Sponsors: Wegmans Food Market, Wells Family Dental Group, Elemental Acupuncture & Wellness Center, Sole Dimensions, Capital Powersports, Capital Chevrolet–Sales, Capital

Chevrolet–Service & Parts, Capital Chevrolet–Commercial, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, NuImage Surgical & Dental Implant Center, Wake Forest Federal, Burn Boot Camp, Rhino Roofing, Birkner Insurance, Fidelity Bank, Ting Fiber Internet, Circa Magazine, Triangle Family Dentistry, Grillbillies BBQ, Coastal Credit Union, Carolina Regenerative Health.

Halloween events are back this year The Town of Wake Forest is pleased to announce the return of several popular inperson events this fall: n n n

Spirits of Wake Forest – Ghost Tours Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. and Forest Moon Theater will offer ghost tours of the historic downtown business district—where our haunted history comes to life. Tours are offered Thursday –Saturday nights from Sept. 30 through Oct. 30. Tours are offered at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for ages 10 and under. A maximum of 15 participants are permitted per tour. Visit wakeforestdowntown.com for more details and to reserve your spot. n n n

Halloween Boo Bash The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department’s annual Halloween event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 21, 4:30–8:30 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road. Admission is free. Howl about coming out and goblin up a ghoulish good time? This year’s event will include a costume contest, face painting along with other ghostly games, activities and free pumpkins while they last.

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Zombie Survival Can you survive a zombie attack? Grab a couple friends and find out if your team has what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse Saturday, Oct 23, 6–7:30 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center. Teams will have 45 minutes to retrieve items needed to survive a night in an containment zone. Zombie’s will attempt to steal your “life flags”. If you make it back to base camp with all your supplies and with at least one “life flag”, your team will be named a Zombie Survivor and have a chance to win a prize. This program is offered by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department. Pre-registration is required at wakeforestnc.recdesk.com. The cost for residents is $35 per team. Non-residents’ cost is $44 per team. Teams can consist of two to four people. Zombie Survival

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Northeast Community Plan: Open House Sept. 9 The Town of Wake Forest is updating the Northeast Community Plan. This plan will recommend policies and actions responding to current and future community needs. The goal is to help preserve the history, diversity, and affordability of the area while addressing issues of growth, economic health, public infrastructure, and preservation. Residents are invited to an open house with the project team on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 4:30 p.m until 6:30 p.m. at the DuBois Center, 518 N. Franklin St. Residents can stop by any time during the open house, ask questions, provide feedback and see displays that highlight existing conditions in the neighborhood, opportunities and recommendations. The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine. wakeforestnc.gov, search “Northeast Community Plan”, Senior Planner–Historic Preservation Michelle Michael, ☎ 919-4359516,  mmichael@wakeforestnc.gov n n n

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Halloween Boo Bash

Trick-or-treating is always on Oct. 31. In Wake Forest trick-or-treating always occurs on Oct. 31 regardless of the day of the week Halloween falls on—this year it’s on a Sunday. The Wake Forest Police Department encourages trick-or-treating between 6–8 p.m. and reminds parents to make sure their little ghosts and goblins observe all safety precautions.

Make a difference in our community by serving on an advisory board. The following Town advisory boards will have available seats in 2022: Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Relations Council, Planning Board, Public Art Commission, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board, Technology Advisory Board and Urban Forestry Board. To be considered for the upcoming year, please submit an application by Thursday, Sept. 30. Applications are available online at wakeforestnc.gov (search “advisory boards”) or by request at Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. wakeforestnc.gov, search “advisory boards”, Executive Assistant Cathi Pope, ☎ 919-435-9467,  cpope@wakeforestnc.gov

PUBLIC WORKS

Loose leaf collection begins in October The Town of Wake Forest’s loose leaf collection program begins Monday, Oct. 4, and continues through mid-March. The service is provided bi-monthly (twice a month). When preparing leaves for collection, residents are urged to adhere to the following guidelines: n Place leaves behind the curb, not in the street or gutter, so they do not interfere with traffic or drainage. n Do not mix sticks, rocks, pine cones, limbs or other debris with loose leaves. Your cooperation will help prevent equipment damage and mechanical breakdowns.

LITTER COLLECTION

February–June 2021

25 Miles

4,442 lbs. 2

Streets Cleaned

Trash Collected

91 Hours

Volunteer Labor

1,250 lbs.

Recycling Collected

Road Sections Cleaned 5

Litter Kits Loaned & Returned

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Creek Cleanups

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Keep trash secured in trucks Loose trash in trucks creates litter along Wake Forest roadways. Help keep Wake Forest roadways clean by securing any trash in your truck bed. When you throw trash in the back of your truck, it inevitably blows out and becomes litter. n n n

Stay informed with the Waste Wizard The Waste Wizard is a free interactive tool that allows users to sign up for personalized trash and recycling collection reminders, download collection schedules and access online service request forms for bulk waste pickup, brush pickup and missed collections. But that’s not all. The Waste Wizard also allows users to type in key words related to disposable household materials and receive valuable disposal tips. From aluminum cans and phone books to popcorn bags and plastic beverage bottles, the search tool helps residents determine which items can be recycled and which ones should be thrown away. wakeforestnc.gov, search “waste wizard”

KEEP SHOWING YOUR LOVE. In late January, the Town of Wake Forest launched the Show Some Love, #KeepWFclean anti-litter campaign. Since then, volunteers have checked out 56 litter kits, logged 91 hours, collected over 4,400 lbs. of trash and 1,200 lbs. of recyclables; and cleaned 25 miles of streets, eight sections of roadway and 12 sections of waterway. Thank you to our awesome volunteers!

ENGINEERING

Household chemicals harm our waterways Household chemicals, grease, oilbased paints and medicines can poison our waters if they get into the storm drain. To avoid this, never dump pollutants into the sink or outside. Hazardous household chemicals cannot be disposed in the landfill because of their caustic properties

and potential for environmental and stormwater pollution. To learn more about proper disposal of hazardous materials, visit wakegov. com and search “household hazardous waste.” Report water contaminants through SeeClickFix. If you notice contaminants in the Town’s waterways, please report it using SeeClickFix on the Town’s website. Visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “see click fix.” SeeClickFix is also a function on the Town’s app. Be sure to include the location where you noticed the contaminant and include your phone number if you would like a staff member to follow up with you. Town staff will investigate, enforce, refer or monitor reports of illicit discharge. Together, we can all do our part to keep pollutants out of our stormwater which leads to our lakes, rivers and streams.

wakeforestnc.gov, search “stormwater”, Stormwater Engineer Monica Sarna, ☎ 919435-9442,  msarna@wakeforestnc.gov

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires & home fire injuries In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 3–9, the Wake Forest Fire Department shares these important tips for cooking safety: n Keep an eye on what you fry. Most cooking fires start when someone is frying food. n Watch what you are cooking. Fires start when the heat is too high. If you see any smoke or the grease starts to boil, turn the burner off. n Make sure you are awake and alert. Alcohol and some drugs can make you sleepy. n Wear short sleeves or roll them up so they don’t catch on fire. n Make sure children and pets stay at least three feet away from a hot stove. n Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so no one can bump them or pull them over. n Move things that can burn away from the stove. This includes dishtowels, bags, boxes, paper and curtains. If you have questions or would like more information about fire safety, visit wakeforestnc.gov/fire or send an email to FireEducation@wakeforestnc.gov.

Perkins Counseling & Psychological Services is pleased to welcome Liz Vaughan, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC. With Liz on our team, we can now provide medication management as part of our comprehensive services. Liz is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health. She conducts psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and management (including medication) for ages birth to twenty-one. Liz is a pleasant and collaborative presence here and will work with you and your child as part of their treatment team.

To set up an appointment with Liz Vaughan, call 919-263-9592 option 5.

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Now That We Have Your Attention Let’s Talk About The Elephant in the Room

Political signs will soon be going up around the community in advance of the November 2 local election. While temporary political signs advertising candidates or issues are permitted, a combination of state law and municipal code regulates how political signs may be displayed within Wake Forest. Duration n Private Property: Can be installed now and must be removed by Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. n State Roads: Can be installed starting Sunday, Oct. 3, and must be removed by Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Placement n Cannot obscure motorist visibility. n Cannot be installed on trees, bridges or utility poles. n Cannot be installed in Town road right-of-way. n Can be installed in NCDOT road right-of-way if the sign is no closer than three feet from the edge of the pavement and the sign does not obscure or replace another sign. n Cannot be placed on public property (e.g., Joyner Park). Size n If within NCDOT right-of-way, the sign cannot be larger than 864 square inches (e.g., 3 feet by 2 feet) and it cannot be taller than 42 inches above the pavement at edge of the road. n On private property, the sign cannot be larger than 4 square feet (e.g., 2 feet by 2 feet) and it cannot be taller than 48 inches, measured at the adjacent ground level. Signs cannot be illuminated. The Town will remove signs and issue notice of violations for signs that do not comply with law. The Town’s goal is to be fair and impartial in administering these rules. The public is reminded that it is a misdemeanor for a person to steal, deface, vandalize, or unlawfully remove a political sign that is lawfully placed.

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The Town of Wake Forest offers an interactive map that gives residents a user-friendly and convenient way to view local road closures and restrictions. Accessible under “Common Resources” on the homepage of the Town website, the Traffic Alerts Map allows visitors to point and click on current road and lane closures throughout Wake Forest. By clicking on an individual project, the user can see a short summary of the project, along with a schedule for its anticipated beginning and completion. In addition, the user can access the contact information for the project manager. The information is updated in real-time as the projectmoves forward. Designed to help area motorists plan their route and move safely through designated work areas, the traffic alerts map aligns with Goal 2 of the Town’s strategic plan: Safe & Connected Community. wakeforestnc.gov, Communications & Public Affairs Director Bill Crabtree,  bcrabtree@wakeforestnc.gov

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCES

Register now for Youth Basketball The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will accept registrations for Youth Basketball from Sept. 1–7 (residents only), Sept. 8–21 (non-residents and residents) and Sept. 22–30 (late registration, all). Registrations are accepted online at wakeforestnc.recdesk.com. Athletics Specialist KP Kilpatrick,  kkilpatrick@wakeforestnc.gov, ☎ 919-435-9457 ADMINISTRATION

New monthly meeting schedule is in effect n Board of Commissioners Work Session: 6 p.m., first Tuesday of each month n Joint Public Hearings: 7:30 p.m., first Tuesday of each month n Planning Board Meetings: 6 p.m., second Tuesday of each month n Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting: 6 p.m., third Tuesday of each month wakeforestnc.gov, search “public meetings portal”

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Public Meetings Portal is your gateway to board meetings The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners typically meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Meetings can be viewed both live and on demand through the Public Meetings Portal on the Town’s website. To get to the portal, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “public meetings portal.” Board of Commissioners meetings are also broadcast live on Wake Forest TV 10—the Town’s government access channel—then re-broadcast daily throughout the remainder of the month at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., and 9 p.m. The TV channel is available only to Wake Forest residents and businesses that subscribe to Spectrum Cable TV service. However, WFTV 10 can be viewed online in real-time streaming video by anyone who has internet access. To stream online, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “wftv 10.” Provide public comment during live public meetings. By using the appropriate e-comment form at the Public Meetings Portal, you can provide comment on individual agenda items for Board of Commissioners meetings and Joint Public Hearings. The deadline to submit written comments is 24 hours following the close of the public hearing. Sign up to receive Board of Commissioners meeting summaries. Meeting summaries are issued from the Communications & Public Affairs Department following the Board’s monthly meetings. To receive each month’s meeting summary via email, sign up for E-Notifier at wakeforestnc.gov (search “enotifier”). The brief meeting summaries should not be viewed as official minutes. To request the official meeting minutes, contact Town Clerk Deeda Harris at dharris@wakeforestnc.gov. wakeforestnc.gov, search “public meetings portal”, Communications & Public Affairs Director Bill Crabtree,  bcrabtree@wakeforestnc.gov

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POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police resume fingerprinting service & child safety seat installations

Don’t be fooled by phone scammers The Wake Forest Police Department is sharing the following tips on how you can avoid becoming a victim of fraud: n Never give out your personal information like a Social Security number, credit card or bank account number, or other personal information to anyone you don’t know who contacts you. n When in doubt, pay with a credit card. Credit cards give you protection if your order doesn’t arrive or the work isn’t completed. n Don’t respond to unsolicited offers. Be cautious when responding to telemarketers, door-todoor sellers, and email or text pitches. n Join the Do Not Call registry to cut down on unwanted telemarketing calls. To sign up, call 1-888382-1222 from the number you wish to register or visit www.donotcall.gov. Once you’re on the list, report Do No Call violators to the Attorney General’s Office.

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) has resumed live scan fingerprinting service for Wake Forest residents only on Thursdays from 10 a.m.–noon at the Police Department Main Station, 225 E. Taylor St. The cost is $10, and only cash is accepted. No appointment is required, but the service is limited to the first 12 people to arrive. Proof of residency and a valid picture ID are required. Also, to help ensure the health and safety of residents and staff, anyone getting fingerprinted must wear a face mask or covering while inside the police department. Visit wakeforestnc.gov, search

“fingerprinting service” or contact Theresa Jusino at 919-435-9597 or tjusino@ wakeforestnc.gov. The WFPD has also resumed free child safety seat installations by appointment only. Suspended since March 2020 due to COVID, the service is also provided at the Police Department Main Station. For information about child safety seat installations or to make an appointment, call 919-554-6150. These services align with Goal 2 of the Wake Forest Strategic Plan: Enhance and Promote a Safe and Connected Community.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCES

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSIONS

First Tuesday | 6 p.m. Town Hall Board Room PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS

Second Tuesday | 6 p.m. Town Hall Board Room View meetings : n live

at wakeforestnc.gov, search “wftv 10” or ondemand in streaming video

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on WFTV 10 and rebroadcast at 9 a.m., 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily for up to two weeks after the meeting

WFTV WFTV 10 is the Town’s government access channel available to Spectrum Cable TV subscribers. Watch WFTV 10 live online at wakeforestnc.gov, search “wftv 10”.

Staying Informed E-NOTIFIER

Register now for fall programs The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Depart-ment’s fall program guide, RecConnect, is now available. Registrations for programs listed in RecConnect are accepted at wakeforestnc.recdesk.com. RecConnect provides complete information on parks and recreation-sponsored programs and activities for people of all ages, including youth and adult athletics, cultural programs and classes, and special events. RecConnect can be viewed online at wakeforestnc.gov, search “RecConnect”. You may

Third Tuesday | 6 p.m. Town Hall Board Room

also sign up to receive a digital version of RecConnect through E-Notifier. To subscribe to RecConnect, go to wakeforestnc. gov and search “E-Notifier”. On the E-Notifier webpage select “RecConnect” from the list of available topics. wakeforestnc.gov, search “RecConnect”, ☎ 919-435-9560

Saturday, Nov. 13 Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-Off Save the Date! The ACE Party Band will help kick off the holiday

season with a free outdoor performance in downtown Wake Forest.

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