Our Town November/December 2018
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The Wake Forest Christmas Parade is one of many ways to enjoy the festive spirit in our community.
’TIS THE SEASON A flurry of holiday events is in store!
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o help you keep track of holiday events, the Town has created a “Christmas in Wake Forest” portal on its website. Located at wakeforestnc.gov (search “Christmas”) the web page provides detailed information about our area’s most popular holiday events offering dates, times, locations, event descriptions and more. ’Tis the season to mark your calendars, so you don’t miss a thing. Also, be sure to download the
Town’s app to access the “Christmas in Wake Forest” function. The function is designed to offer smartphone users instant access to all the Town’s holiday happenings. IPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android users can download the Town’s free app by searching for “Town of Wake Forest” on iTunes, in the iPhone app store or in Google Play. See the next several pages for a complete overview of the Town of Wake Forest’s holiday events and activities.
Holiday Schedule: Wake Forest Town Hall and all other administrative offices will be closed Nov. 12 for Veterans Day, Nov. 22–23 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 24–26 for Christmas. For a complete list of Town holidays and any changes to Town services, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “holiday schedule.”
Bulk waste pickup schedule will be changing » The Town of Wake Forest is about to introduce a change to the bulk waste pickup schedule. Residents are encouraged to sign up for Waste Wizard to view and download the bulk waste, yard waste, garbage and recycling schedules. The Waste Wizard can also help residents properly sort their household waste and identify those items, such as motor oil or fluorescent bulbs, that must be dropped off at a Wake County facility. To learn more, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Waste Wizard.” n n n
Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 4 » Remember to set your clocks back one hour and change the batteries in your smoke detectors. n n n
Election Day is Nov. 6 » Polls will be open on Election Day from 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. For complete voter information, including sample ballots and how to find your polling place, visit the Board of Elections website at wakegov.com/elections. n n n
Pick up your free 2018-19 Wake Forest wall calendar » The Town of Wake Forest is again making it easy for area residents to keep track of popular Town events with its 14-month wall calendar. The free calendars are available at various locations including Lowe’s Foods, Northern Regional Center, Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, Wake Forest Historical Museum, Wake Forest Renaissance Centre and Wake Forest Town Hall.
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Police accepting donations for Shop With A Cop The Wake Forest Police Department is accepting donations for the 20th Annual Shop with a Cop. To contribute online via PayPal, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “shop with a cop.” Checks and cash are also accepted and can be mailed or delivered to the Wake Forest Police Department, 225 S. Taylor St. On Tuesday, Dec. 18, approximately 30 area children will be paired with police officer “partners” and together they will visit Walmart with $175 to spend on a coat and other items of their choice. Lt. B. Mote, bmote@wakeforestnc.gov,
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Wake Forest will kick off the holiday season with a joyous tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 30.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS There’s no better place to celebrate the season!
Lighting of Wake Forest Friday, Nov. 30 6-8:30 p.m. Wake Forest Town Hall n n n
Pictures With Santa
Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. offers three opportunities for pictures with Santa (look for the Santa icon on these pages). There is no charge for having your photo taken by our photographer. You may take your own pictures, too! Photos can be viewed and purchased at Wake Forest CVS, 245 E. Roosevelt Ave., on the Monday after the picture is taken. Wait times are shortest during the Downtown Holiday Open House.
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The holiday season officially begins with the Lighting of Wake Forest. The mayor will lead a countdown to light the town’s Christmas tree followed by the eagerly anticipated arrival of Santa Claus on a fire truck. The event will include performances by local choirs, a children’s craft activity and complimentary hot cocoa, cookies and glow necklaces while supplies last. Sponsored by Traditions at Wake Forest. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. 919-435-9427. Pictures With Santa will be offered from 6:45-8:30 p.m. Guests wishing to have a picture taken with Santa at the Lighting of Wake Forest must pick up a time ticket in the town hall lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m. Designed to reduce wait times, each ticket will indicate the time your group should arrive at the line-up to have your picture taken. There are a limited number of time tickets available and a ticket is required to visit with Santa on Friday evening.
Downtown Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec. 1 Downtown Business District
Discover historic downtown Wake Forest’s unique array of shops and restaurants. Enjoy special offers and complimentary refreshments at participating shops and restaurants and fun filled activities for kids and families. Sponsored by the Downtown Business Alliance. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. 919-435-9415 Pictures With Santa will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cotton Company Event Gallery (second floor), 306 S. White St.
PUBLIC WORKS
Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market
Wake Forest Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec. 1 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
Saturday, Dec. 8 1 p.m. South White Street & South Brooks Street
ARTS Wake Forest is pleased to present the third annual Holiday Artisans Market – a unique gift-shopping opportunity featuring many types of handmade items in a wide range of prices. Sponsored by ARTS Wake Forest.
The Wake Forest Christmas Parade is the place to experience community spirit at its best! Check wakeforestnc.gov or the Town of Wake Forest app for parking information. Sponsored by PowerSecure. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. 919-435-9416.
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Calls from Santa Thursday, Dec. 6 6-8 p.m.
Children ages 3-9 can receive a personal phone call from Santa this Christmas! Registration forms will be available at wakeforestnc.gov (search “calls from santa”) and at Wake Forest Town Hall beginning Dec. 1. Completed forms must be received by 5 p.m., Dec. 6. Telephone registrations will not be accepted. There is no charge for the event, but all calls must be local. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department. 919-435-9560.
Pictures With Santa will be offered before the Christmas Parade from 10 a.m. to noon at Fidelity Bank, 231 S. White St. n n n
Santa’s Enchanted Workshop The Musical Friday, Dec. 14 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
By traveling to the North Pole, Stanley renews his Christmas spirit by rekindling his imagination and restoring his belief in the magic of the holiday. Book, music and lyrics by Richard Giersch; additional lyrics by Bruce Craig Miller. Advance Tickets $12, Day of $15.
Recycle your Christmas tree Beginning Thursday, Dec. 27, the Town of Wake Forest will collect and recycle live Christmas trees from residential homes according to its normal yard waste collection schedule. The trees will be ground into mulch and made available to residents upon request. All Wake Forest residents whose yard waste is collected by the Town may participate in the “Treecycling” program. To recycle your live tree, please remove all decorations, tinsel, nails, stands and bags from the tree and set it behind the curb for collection. To request mulch, contact Betty Pearce at 919-435-9570 or bpearce@wakeforestnc.gov. n n n
2 gift ideas for those who love Wake Forest Connections...100 Years of Wake Forest History. This hardcover book is filled with pictures, artwork and stories recording the people, places and events of the past 100 years in Wake Forest. $20. Commemorative Brick Paver. Be a part of history by purchasing an engraved brick paver which will become a permanent part of Centennial Plaza in front of Wake Forest Town Hall. $125. To purchase either item, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “marketplace.” n n n
Letters for Santa Historic Home Tour Saturday, Dec. 1 1–7 p.m. rain or shine North Main Street
Offered only in even-numbered years, the Historic Home Tour features over a dozen homes and buildings decorated for the holidays and open for viewing. Advance tickets to the Historic Home Tour are now available for $20 each. Tickets can be purchased online at wakeforestnc.gov (search “historic home tour”) or in person at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., and Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. Tickets can also be purchased with
cash or check only at the following area locations: Arrow Tree Boutique, North Carolina General Store, Page 158 Books, The Cotton Company, Village Pharmacy of Wake Forest, Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, Wake Forest Historical Museum, and Wake Forest Coffee Co. Tickets are limited to a total of 2,000 to ensure the best possible experience for everyone and must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold on the day of the tour. Well-mannered children under the age of 12 are admitted free. Presented by the Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission and the Wake Forest Woman’s Club.
Children of all ages are invited to bring their letters to Santa’s mailbox at South White Street and East Jones Avenue anytime between Nov. 24 and Dec. 24 for immediate delivery to the North Pole. Letters received by Thursday, Dec. 13, will receive a personal response from Santa Claus himself. No postage is required, but all letters should include a return address.
RENAISSANCE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
The Memory of Water Nov 9–18 Presented by Forest Moon Theater. The death of their mother reunites sisters who at first could seem no more different from one another. Conflicting memories of the same events from their past highlight what separates them. On the eve of the funeral, haunted by their mother’s ghost, confrontations amidst the laughter stir the waters and bring secrets to the surface. Advance Tickets: $15 individual, $13 student/senior; Day Of: $18 individual, $16 student/senior.
Happy Dan the Magic Man Nov 21 & Dec 19 11 a.m. Everyone laughs louder when Happy Dan is in the house! Children are quickly drawn into his tale of magical fantasy as they perform various feats of magic and more. The laughter never stops as Happy Dan struggles with his misbehaving props and the children fly to his rescue. Tickets: $5.
The Sheeva Quintet, who hail from Ireland, will join world class Irish dancers for a captivating show at the Renaissance Centre Dec 8–9.
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Memory Café Holiday Show Dec 2 n 3 p.m. This special holiday event offers an opportunity for persons diagnosed with early stage memory loss, their caregivers and family to engage in a holiday music sing-along with the Wake Forest Community Choirs in a relaxed unstructured enviornment. This cafétype atmosphere promotes social engagment and support through interaction with others experiencing similar lifestyle changes. Limited seating is available for this performance. Sponsored by the Family of Irma M. Adams & Carillion Assisted Living of Wake Forest. Free Admission.
Wake Forest Community Youth Choirs Holiday Concert Dec 11 n 6 p.m. The Wake Forest Children’s Choir and the Wake Forest High School Chorale will present an evening of holiday music under the direction of choir director Kasie Brooks. Free Admission.
Jim Quick & Coastline Rockin’ the Forest Dec 28 n 7:30 p.m. Rockin’ the Forest is a live concert music series featuring some of the top musical acts in the area. Jim Quick & Coastline truly define the sound of historical Southern music — from hard driving Carolina back beats to Georgia southern rock, from Cajun inspired grooves to Texas and Delta blues. The bar will be open for wine, beer and other refreshment purchases. Tickets: $10. wakeforestrencen.org ☎ Renaissance Centre Box Office, 919-435-9458
Celtic Angels Christmas
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he Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will host a Christmas Jubilee Concert featuring the “Celtic Angels Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. The Sheeva Quintet, Celtic Knights and Angel Dancers with Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin, captivate audiences of all ages with the Magic of Christmas in an awe-inspiring show which encompasses vocal and instrumental seasonal and Irish favorites along with spectacular world class champion Irish dancing. This show is a true holiday celebration of Christmas in Ireland! Celtic Angels Christmas features the beautiful vocal quintet of Victoria Kenny, Emily Carroll, Tammy Browne, Amy Penston, and Ellie Mullane, all of whom hail from Ireland. The quintet has performed in several popular musicals, including West Side Story, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat, and Grease. They have also performed in Celtic Women and Jury’s Irish Cabaret. Combined with the stunning dance routines of the Celtic Knight and Angel Dancers featuring Patrick O’Mahoney of Riverdance, this family show is a true holiday celebration of Christmas in Ireland. Tickets are $25 each plus tax and can be purchased online or at the Renaissance Centre Box Office, 405 S. Brooks St. Both performances are expected to sell out. Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to purchase their tickets now. wakeforestrencen.org, ☎ 919-435-9458
The Shades of Gospel Enjoy a lively and educational celebration of gospel music on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. Beginning at 5 p.m., this show will highlight a range of traditional, southern and contemporary gospel music that connects community members of all cultures, ages and backgrounds. The show features special performances by the Trinity Quartet and Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award nominated artist, Tim Bowman Jr.
Grammy-nominated artist, Tim Bowman Jr., will perform The Shades of Gospel on Nov. 3.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the joy of music from the soul. This program is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets are $15. wakeforestrencen.org, ☎ 919-435-9458
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PRCR Department earns national accreditation The PRCR Department has joined the ranks of elite parks and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). This distinguished accomplishment was awarded during the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana in September. CAPRA accreditation is a measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management and service to the community. Although there are approximately 12,000 parks and recreation departments throughout the United States, only 178 have attained CAPRA accreditation. wakeforestnc.gov, search “parks department”, ☎ 919-435-9560 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Addressing hunger in our area The Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST), a newly created group, has been tasked with developing a viable food security plan for northern Wake County that aligns with the Capital Area Food Network (CAFN). Wake Forest Customer Service Manager Andrew Brown, Jr. is serving as the current chair of the team. The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners charged NCFST with developing activities, policies, and partnerships that will move the county towards food security and a sustainable food future.
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The Wake Forest Police Department is warning homeowners to be vigilant when they have parcels delivered to their homes. Police say thieves often follow courier trucks and immediately steal items after they are dropped off. The police department offers these tips: n Require a package signature. If your signature is required, couriers will not leave packages on your doorstep unattended. n Deliver packages to your workplace. n Sign up for delivery service notifications. You will get an alert when a package is set to be delivered allowing you to make arrangements for someone to be home when it will arrive. n Subscribe to a secure mailbox service. Sign up for a PO Box at the post office or at the UPS Store. You can have all packages delivered to these locations. n Be a good neighbor. Be alert and report all crime and suspicious activity. If you see a package being stolen from a neighbor’s home, call 911 and report a “crime in progress.” In addition, if you see someone acting suspicious or a vehicle that might be casing the neighborhood, call police immediately.
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Loose leaf collection is underway The Town of Wake Forest’s annual loose leaf collection program is underway and will continue through early March. Residents are urged to adhere to the following guidelines: n Rake leaves into piles behind the curb, so they do not interfere with traffic or drainage. n Do not mix sticks, rocks, pine cones, limbs or other debris with loose leaves. The Town’s vacuum equipment is only designed to pick up loose leaves. Your cooperation will help prevent mechanical breakdowns and collection delays. n Place limbs and brush behind the curb in a pile separate from leaves. Limbs and brush larger than one inch but smaller than six inches in diameter must be no longer than six feet. Limbs and logs larger than six inches in diameter must not exceed two feet in length. Logs must not exceed 10 inches in diameter. n Keep brush away from other objects such as fences, walls, water meters, utility poles, mailboxes, fire hydrants and cars. n Keep debris free of animal waste. Animal waste should be bagged and placed in rollout garbage carts. Wake Forest residents can track the progress of leaf collection crews by calling the Leaf Collection Hotline at 919-435-9582. The hotline is updated each weekday morning by 8 a.m. with information concerning where crews will be working that day. Loose leaf collection ends Friday, March 8, 2019. Beginning Monday, March 11, all leaves and grass must be bagged for collection. wakeforestnc.gov, search “leaf collection” ☎ 919-435-9570
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GOBBLEQUEST Search for hidden turkeys at Joyner Park and win a prize!
Forest Police Department is now accepting monetary donations through Saturday, Nov. 17, as part of its 12th Annual Turkey Drive. Online donations may be made via PayPal on the Town’s website. Visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “donate turkey drive.” Anyone wishing to contribute cash or a check to this year’s Turkey Drive should contact Officer M.W. Sattler at 919-795-7270 or msattler@wakeforestnc. gov. On Saturday, Nov. 17, the police department will accept monetary donations and frozen turkeys at the main station, located at 225 S. Taylor St., from 9 a.m. until noon. Turkeys will be distributed while they last on Monday, Nov. 19, from 9-11 a.m., at the Wake Forest Community House, 133 W. Owen Ave. wakeforestnc.gov, search “turkey drive”
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ake plans now to participate in the Town’s first family Gobblequest at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Hosted by the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department (PRCR), the event gets underway at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. Participants in Gobblequest are challenged to search for hidden cardboard turkeys throughout
the park. If you find a turkey, you win a prize (limit one per family). The event is free but pre-registration is required at wakeforestnc. recdesk.com. During the event, PRCR staff will collect food donations for Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate. wakeforestnc.recdesk. com, ☎ 919-435-9560
Joy Shillingsburg named 2018 Good Neighbor of the Year The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) is pleased to announce Joy Shillingsburg as the 2018 Good Neighbor of the Year. Mayor Vivian Jones presented the award during September’s Good Neighbor Day celebration. Shillingsburg was nominated by three local residents. In their nomination narratives, they highlighted some of Shillingsburg’s many contributions to Wake Forest which include her involvement with Backpack Buddies, Juneteenth Celebration, Backpack Giveaway and Habitat for Humanity. She organized and coordinated the Summer Nutrition Program with several local churches to provide over 1,400 meals to ensure food was available, especially to children.
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She also organized the Beloved Community series – monthly meetings at St. John’s Episcopal Church focusing on racial justice and reconciliation. The HRC solicits Good Neighbor of the Year nominations each year and announces the winners during Good Neighbor Day. wakeforestnc.gov, search “good neighbor”
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