Our Town: May/June 2017

Our Town May/June 2017

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News highlights Sprayground construction is underway at Taylor Street Park » The Town’s first sprayground is expected to be ready by midsummer. Located at Taylor Street Park, 416 N. Taylor St., the new park area offers interactive water play features. The project was made possible by a Community Development Block Grant through Wake County. n n n

Six Sundays in Spring and Friday Night on White begin the last weekend in April.

WAKE FOREST LIVE! Outdoor concerts are now in full swing

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n case you haven’t noticed, Wake Forest is rapidly becoming a hotbed for live music. An effort that began with the annual Six Sundays in Spring concert series and Concerts in the Park has expanded to include Friday Night on White, Rockin’ the

Forest, Music at Midday, and more.

To keep you informed about these and other live music events offered by the Town of Wake Forest, Wake Forest Downtown, Inc., and/or the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, we’ve created “Wake Forest Live” at wakeforestnc.gov – your one-stop source for news and information about live music events in Wake Forest.

Browse the next few pages to view dates and performers for these events.

Wake Forest Town Hall closed on Memorial Day: Town hall and all administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. For a complete list of town holidays and any changes to town services, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “holiday schedule.”

37th Annual Meet in the Street is May 6 » Meet in the Street will take place Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in historic downtown Wake Forest. Presented by the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, Meet in the Street offers a day filled with food, fun and entertainment, including live music and children’s activities.

Admission is free.

Park & Ride. A free shuttle service will be provided again this year in conjunction with Sam’s Club and Kerr Family YMCA. Visitors will be able to hop on one of two YMCA buses at the Wake Forest Sam’s Club, 11460 Royall Cotton Road, for the short trip into downtown. The free shuttle will drop off visitors in many locations in downtown Wake Forest. The shuttle will run continuously beginning at 9:30 a.m. The final shuttle will depart from downtown at 5:15 p.m.

PARKS & RECREATION

Six Sundays in Spring Bring a picnic and settle in for some great outdoor music! The 2017 Six Sundays in Spring concert series is scheduled for six consecutive Sundays from April 30 through June 4.

Sponsored by Wake Forest ARTS, these free concerts get underway at 5 p.m. and are held at the E. Carroll Joyner Park amphitheater, 701 Harris Road. Food and refreshments are available for purchase.

April 30 – Marcus Anderson (jazz) May 7 – Faol Liath (celtic rock) n May 14 – EG Peters Band (beach music) n May 21 – Hank, Pattie & The Current

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May 28 – Walking for Pennies (pop

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June 4 – Charros de Mexico (mariachi)

Bands play to large audiences in downtown Wake Forest during Friday Night on White.

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FRIDAY NIGHT ON WHITE

In the event of inclement weather, concerts may be relocated to the Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. Call the weather line at 919-435-9569 for updates. wakeforestnc.gov, search “six sundays” n n n

Explore exhibits on National Trails Day The Town of Wake Forest will celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 3, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Explore environmental education stations set up throughout the park. Meet live animals at an exhibit from the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Listen to song birds and learn how identify them.

See samples of native and invasive plants.

Learn how to tell if a stream is healthy by identifying the bugs in the water.

Kids who pick up a passport at the Greenways Advisory Board booth and have it stamped at 10 stations will be eligible for a prize (while supplies last). wakeforestnc.gov, search “national trails”

Bring your lawn chair and join your friends in downtown Wake Forest for another incredible six-month season of Friday Night on White.

Presented by White Street Brewing Co., “Friday Night on White” takes place along South White Street – typically on the second Friday night of each month from April through September.

The Magic Pipers kick off the series on April 28, followed by Smile on May 12, Bull City Syndicate on June 9, Big Love on July 14, Love Tribe on Aug. 11, and Crush on Sept. 8. Concerts get underway at

6 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at downtown restaurants, and a variety of food and dessert trucks will be on site during each concert in the parking lot of Fidelity Bank, 231 S. White St. and along Owen Avenue.

Anyone wishing to purchase beer or wine will be required to present an I.D. and wear the provided identifying bracelet. wakeforestnc.gov, search “friday night”

Friday Night on White Sponsors Exclusive Title Sponsor: White Street Brewing Company Exclusive Radio Partner: iHeart Media Stage Sponsor: Gladwell Orthodontics Dance Floor Sponsor: McPherson Family Eye Care Sound & Lighting Sponsor: Pro Audio & Light Wrist Band Sponsor: Back Alley Coffee Roasters Premier Sponsors: Mitchell Heating & Cooling, Capital Powersports, Sam’s Club, Nu Image Surgical & Dental Implant Center, Wells Family Dentistry, Rolesville Buzz, Wake Forest Weekly, The News & Observer (North Raleigh News)

Partner Sponsors: Coastal Credit Union, Dirty Dogs Spa, Wake Forest Acoustical Corp, B&W Hardware, Tuscan Ridge Animal Hospital, Pure Line Plumbing, Sole Dimensions, Break Through Physical Therapy, Lowes Foods, Stanley Martin Homes, Allstate Birkner Agency, Fidelity Bank, Chick-fil-A, CIRCA Magazine, 27587 Magazine Supporting Sponsors: Carillon Assisted Living, Candlewood Suites, Rainbow Child Care Center, Heritage Urgent & Primary Care, Heritage Med Spa

WAKE FOREST DOWNTOWN

Walking groups wanted for Walking Wednesdays in Wake Forest The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce and the Kerr Family YMCA to introduce “Walking Wednesdays in Wake Forest.” The initiative is designed to create a happier, healthier Wake Forest by encouraging area residents to get in shape, stay fit – and make new friends along the way.

Starting now, area residents are encouraged to form walking groups in areas around town that meet on Wednesdays. Walking locations may include neighborhoods, schools, churches, parks and greenways – just to name a few.

Each walking group is encouraged to appoint a captain who will serve as the group’s official point of contact. Walking group captains are invited to register their group by visiting the Town’s website at wakeforestnc.gov/walkingwednesdays.aspx and completing the online registration form.

As walking group registrations are received, the Town will post the walking group meeting

locations online as a means of highlighting the array of walking group options available to residents.

The “Walking Wednesdays in Wake Forest” series will officially begin Wednesday, May 31, and continue weekly through Wednesday, Aug. 30. Each Wednesday throughout the 14-week series, walking group participants are invited to track and report their activity to their respective group captain, who will be responsible for reporting the group’s total number of “Walking Wednesday” steps. The Town will then announce the cumulative number of miles Wake Forest participants tallied each week.

An orientation meeting for walking group captains will be held Wednesday, May 24, at 6 p.m. inside the YMCA at The Factory.

Childcare will be provided. wakeforestnc. gov, search “walking wednesdays” ☎ Kerr Family YMCA Associate Branch Director Shannon Young, 919562-9600, Shannon. young@ymcatriangle.org

History comes to life during the Historic Wake Forest Cemetery Walking Tour The annual Historic Wake Forest Cemetery Walking Tour returns on Saturday, May 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The self-guided tour provides an excellent opportunity to explore the historic Wake Forest Cemetery while docents are on hand to share stories about specific gravesites.

Once again this year, representatives of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will be clad in period uniforms and other regalia including old Civil War firearms. Ladies dressed in period costume and Scottish bagpipe players will add to the atmosphere recapturing a bygone era.

Tour-day activity for kids

Parents are encouraged to bring their children. A special tour-day activity is available at the information table. The activity helps educate young guests about the historical significance of the cemetery as they locate specific places and interesting architectural details on headstones.

The Wake Forest Cemetery is located at 400 N. White St. In the event of rain, the tour will be held Saturday, May 20.

The annual tour is sponsored by the Wake Forest Cemetery Advisory Board.

Admission is free. wakeforestnc.gov, search “cemetery tour”

Roll into town for the Charity Car Show Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. will host the Wake Forest Charity Car Show on Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will take place along South White Street in historic downtown Wake Forest.

This year’s charity car show benefits several local charitable organizations.

Presented by Grand Sponsor Chris Leith Dodge/Ram, the exhibit will showcase vehicles of all makes and models, including muscle cars, sports cars, pony cars, classic and antique autos, street rods and trucks. The car show will also feature a ‘Take-Apart-T’ Model T assembly demonstration, the Leith Kia Monster Truck, and the Wake Forest Fire Department’s Jaws of Life demonstration.

Admission to the car show is free.

Anyone wishing to enter a vehicle in the car show may register on the day of the event between 8 and 11 a.m. at the intersection of South White Street and Elm Avenue. The registration fee is $20.

“Wake Forest Charity Car Show” on Facebook, ☎ Downtown Development Director Lisa Hayes, 919-435-9415, lhayes@ wakeforestnc.gov n n n PARKS & RECREATION

More Music at Midday Music at Midday returns this year offering residents a great reason to go outside during lunch and be treated to a free music concert.

Beginning Thursday, May 4, Music at Midday will feature diverse one-hour musical programs from noon to 1 p.m. at Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St. in front of Wake Forest Town Hall. A dessert vendor will be on-site during each concert.

Music at Midday is sponsored by the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and Wake Forest ARTS. wakeforestnc.gov, search “music at midday”

RENAISSANCE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS

Wake Forest Children’s Choir Spring Concert May 2  6 p.m.

The Wake Forest Children’s Choir will present an evening of music under the direction of Kasie Ryan Brooks and accompanied by Kimberly Pryzbyl. Free.

Carolina Puppet Theater May 3 & June 7  11 a.m.

Bartlett and his super-duper friends return to the Renaissance Centre with new shows for young audiences. Tickets: $5.

Scrap Exchange – Junk Jams May 13  10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Junk Jams is a percussion program that allows everyone to play with sound using instruments built from buckets, pots, pans and other fantastic reclaimed materials.

Sponsored by: United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County. Free.

Caregivers can learn how to decode behaviors and cope with challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA

Renaissance Centre offers free education series The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts and the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina are hosting several upcoming events designed to educate area residents about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Junk Jams

Happy Dan the Magic Man May 17 & June 21  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.

The laughter never stops as Happy Dan struggles with his misbehaving props and the children fly to his rescue. Tickets: $5.

Forest Moon Theater presents The Curious Savage June 16-25

Dinner & Movie

On Thursday, May 25, from 4-7:30 p.m., the Renaissance Centre will offer an evening of food, information and learning from the experts in the field of dementia research and care.

The program will begin with exciting news from medical experts followed by dinner and the special screening of the PBS documentary, Can Alzheimer’s Be Stopped?

The program and dinner are free, but registration is required to attend. Seating is limited to the first 200 people that pre-register. Register at wakeforestnc.gov (search “dementia”) or call 919-435-9458.

are not a normal part of aging. This workshop is designed for anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease. n Effective Communication Strategies will be offered Thursday, Aug. 17, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. This workshop provides tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about deciding when to stop driving, going to the doctor and making legal and financial decisions. n Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors will be offered Thursday, Sept. 21, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Behavior is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. Learn to decode behaviors, identify common behavior triggers, and strategies to help intervene with some of the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

Each workshop is free, but pre-registration is required by visiting wakeforestnc.gov (search “dementia”) or calling 919-435-9458.

These events are facilitated and presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina, the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, and the Senior Information & Networking Group (SING) of Wake Forest.

Greedy children institutionalize their mother in an attempt to get their hands on the family fortune, but Mrs. Savage enjoys the last laugh in this warm comedy about patients in a sanatorium who are more sane than the outside world. Advance Tickets: $15 adult, $13 student/senior; Day Of: $18 adult, $16 student/senior.

n The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease will be offered Thursday, July 20, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias

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The Renaissance Centre will host a Movie Night for those with Special Needs Friday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Call 919-435-9428 to hear the title of the movie.

Education Series

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FINANCE

Wake Forest earns 27th consecutive financial reporting award For the 27th straight year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States & Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Wake Forest for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the period ended June 30, 2016.

The award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by the town and its management.

The CAFR was judged by an impartial panel to demonstrate a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. ☎ Finance Director Aileen Staples, 919-435-9461, astaples@wakeforestnc.gov COMMUNICATIONS

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DMV’s Mobile Driver’s License Unit offered on first and third Mondays The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles’ Mobile Driver’s License Unit returns to the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre Arts Annex, 405 S. Brooks St., on Monday, May 1. The mobile unit will be on site from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Renaissance Centre Arts Annex hosts the Mobile Driver’s License Unit on the first and third Monday of each month.

Featuring two driver license examiner stations, the mobile office offers all the driver license services provided in brick-and-mortar offices, including driving tests. ☎ Renaissance Centre Manager Cathy Gouge, 919-435-9567, cgouge@ wakeforestnc.gov

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POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police seek donations of bottled water The Wake Forest Police Department is now accepting donations of bottled water, which officers will give away while patrolling Town greenways.

Officers regularly patrol the trails in all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

During their work, officers hand out free bottles of iced water to walkers, joggers and bicyclists along the greenways.

Individuals, businesses or families wishing to donate cases of bottled water for distribution may drop them off at the police department located at 225 S. Taylor St. ☎ Lt. Trent Coleman, 919-554-6151, tcoleman@wakeforestnc.gov

PL ANNING

Register now for Wake Forest Historic District Walking Tours The Town of Wake Forest will offer free walking tours of the local Wake Forest Historic District on the following dates and times: Wednesday, May 3 at 1 p.m.; Wednesday, May 10 at 10 a.m.; and Wednesday, May 17 at 1 p.m.

Led by architectural historian and Town Historic Preservation Planner Michelle Michael, the tours will include areas along North Main Street, North Avenue, Front Street, and South Avenue. Along the way, each group will discuss the developmental and architectural history of the area, as well as the significant men and women who lived in the homes. Tours will not include individual homes.

Each tour is approximately two hours and will begin at the corner of North Main Street and Walnut Street and end at the Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N. Main St. Space is limited to the first 12 participants to sign up for each tour, so pre-registration is required by completing the online sign-up form at wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-historic-district-walking-tours.aspx. ☎ Michelle Michael, 919-435-9516, mmichael@wakeforestnc.gov COMMUNICATIONS

Add your cell phone number to the town’s emergency phone database The Town of Wake Forest uses the Blackboard Connect town-toresident phone notification service. With this service, town leaders can send voice and text messages to residents with information about time-sensitive issues.

The Blackboard Connect database contains information received from regional phonebooks. However, no resident should assume that their information is in the system. To add phone numbers and update your messaging preferences visit wakeforestnc.gov and search for “blackboard connect.” ☎ Communications & Public Affairs Director Bill Crabtree, 919-435-9421, bcrabtree@wakeforestnc.gov

PARKS & RECREATION

Register now for summer and fall ball leagues The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will accept team registrations in May for the summer Church Co-Rec Softball League.

In June, registrations will be accepted for the Fall Baseball & Softball League (youth) and the summer Co-Rec Kickball League (adult).

To register, visit wakeforestnc.recdesk.com. ☎ Athletics Superintendent Edward Austin, 919-435-9562, eaustin@ wakeforestnc.gov

YOUR GOVERNMENT

INSPECTIONS

May is Building Safety Month

Bicycle Safety Fair The Town of Wake Forest is helping raise awareness about the importance of bike safety by sponsoring a free Bicycle Safety Fair on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., in the Brooks Street parking lot of town hall. The safety fair is again being offered as part of the 37th Annual Meet in the Street.

The event is designed to teach safe bicycle riding skills to children ages five to 14 and their parents. During the event, participants will be taught safe riding techniques through an obstacle course that re-creates real-life situations. wakeforestnc.gov, search “bicycle safety fair”

Building Safety Month is a public awareness campaign to help residents and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures.

In recognition of the need for safe buildings where we live, work and play, the Town of Wake Forest Inspections Department is proud to sponsor Building Safety Month.

The Inspections Department will host several events and activities throughout May to bring attention to the importance of building safety.

Meet the inspections staff at the Town & Country Hardware store,

910 Gateway Commons Circle, on Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m.2 p.m. Sign up for giveaways, get a hotdog and learn more about building safety.

Top Tips for a Safe Home Plug only one heat-producing appliance (such as a coffee maker, space heater or microwave) directly into a wall outlet at a time.

Never use an extension cord with a heat-producing appliance.

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Schedule an annual tune-up for your gas-fired appliances to ensure they are not releasing excessive amounts of carbon monoxide. Install carbon monoxide alarms in your home to alert you of unsafe levels of the gas.

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Check smoke alarm batteries every six months to make sure they are working.

Give children all of your attention when they are in and around water.

If you have a small cooking fire on your stove, slide a lid over the pan to smother the flames and turn off the burner.

wakeforestnc.gov, search “building safety month”

Board of Commissioners Work Session First Tuesday | 5:30 p.m .

Town Hall Board Room

Planning Board Meetings First Tuesday | 7:30 p.m.

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Watch meetings live on WFTV 10. n Watch meetings live or on-demand in streaming video: wakeforestnc.gov/ government-boardof commissioners.aspx. n Watch re-broadcasts of meetings on WFTV 10 at 9 a.m., 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily for up to two weeks after the meeting.

WFTV WFTV 10 can be found at digital channel 97.5. Watch it live online at wakeforestnc.gov/ wftv-10.aspx.

STAYING INFORMED E-NOTIFIER Sign up for the town’s free email subscription service at wakeforestnc.gov (search for “e-notifier”)

Movie Nights at Joyner Park begin May 20 snacks and beverages.

Family Movie Nights are geared for audiences of most ages. To hear the title of each month’s movie, call 919-556-7063.

Additional movie nights are scheduled for June 24, July 29, and Aug. 12. wakeforestnc.gov, search “movie nights”

Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park are sponsored by: Feature Presentation Sponsors: Gladwell Orthodontics, Allstate Insurance Thomas Walters, Mosquito Joe Leading Role Sponsors: Vision Martial Arts, Primrose School of Heritage Wake Forest Supporting Cast Sponsors: Wells Family Dentistry, Rainbow Child Pediatrics, Kerr Family YMCA, New Direction Family Law

DATES:

Third Tuesday | 7 p.m.

Town Hall Board Room

PARKS & RECREATION

You’re invited to enjoy a movie under the stars!

Beginning Saturday, May 20, the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will offer outdoor movie showings at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Showtime is 8:30 p.m.

Admission is free and assorted food vendors will be on site selling

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Board of Commissioners Meetings

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Fireworks Spectacular

July 4

Children’s Parade and Art & Games in the Park

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