Our Town Nov/Dec 2016
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News highlights Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 6 » Remember to set your clocks back one hour and change the batteries in your smoke detectors. n n n
The Wake Forest Christmas Parade attracts thousands of spectators.
’TIS THE SEASON for experiencing community spirit at its best
This year’s line-up of holiday events includes the biennial Historic Home Tour.
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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 two pages for an overview of holiday events in Wake Forest.
Bright Star Touring Theatre presents Holiday Songs: Music Around the World at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St. This musical revue explores some of the world’s many winter holidays. Free admission!
Police Department’s Turkey Drive is underway » The WFPD is accepting monetary donations through Saturday, Nov. 19, as part of its 10th Annual Turkey Drive. Donations of frozen turkeys may also 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.
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8 » 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.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Shop With A Cop brings joy to kids For the 18th year, the Wake Forest Police Department will host a holiday shopping spree for Wake Forest children in need. Approximately 30 children will be paired with a police officer and together they will shop for a winter coat and other items of their choice on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Any individual or organization wishing to make a contribution to Shop With A Cop should contact Officer K.C. Warren at kwarren@wakeforestnc.gov or 919-554-6150.
Local groups provide musical entertainment during the Lighting of Wake Forest.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS There’s no better place to celebrate the season!
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Lighting of Wake Forest Friday, Dec. 2 6-8 p.m. Wake Forest Town Hall
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 professional photographer. You may take your own pictures, too! Photos can be viewed and purchased at the 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. Mayor Vivian Jones 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, free hot cocoa and a children’s craft activity. Pictures With Santa will be offered from 6:45-8:30 p.m. Guests wishing to have a picture taken with Santa during 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 time 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. Sponsored by Traditions at Wake Forest. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. 919-435-9415.
Downtown Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec. 3 10 a.m.-6 p.m. South White Street
Discover historic downtown Wake Forest’s unique array of shops and restaurants. Enjoy special offers and complimentary refreshments at participating shops and restaurants, live entertainment and fun-filled activities for kids and families. 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. Sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. 919-435-9415.
PUBLIC WORKS
Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market
Wake Forest Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec. 3 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
Saturday, Dec. 10 1 p.m. South White Street & South Brooks Street
An expansion of the annual Wake Forest Farmers Market holiday craft show, the market will feature handmade items in a wide range of prices. The farmers market winter booths will be open as usual in front of the Renaissance Centre. Presented by the Wake Forest Farmers Market and Wake Forest ARTS.
The Wake Forest Christmas Parade is the place to experience community spirit at its best! Check wakeforestnc.gov or the town’s app for parking information. Pictures With Santa will be offered before the Christmas parade from 10 a.m. to noon at Fidelity Bank, 231 S. White St. Sponsored by PowerSecure. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. 919-435-9415.
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Historic Home Tour Offered only in evennumbered years, the Christmas Historic Home Tour is a selfguided tour featuring several Wake Forest homes and other properties decorated for the holidays and open for viewing. The tour is held rain or shine. Tickets are $18 in advance and $24 on the day of the tour (tax included). Advance tickets can be purchased online at wakeforestnc. gov (search “historic home tour”). Tickets can also be purchased at The Cotton Company, For Old Times Sake Antiques, NC General Store, Olde English Tea Room, Ollies, Page 158 Books, Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, Wake Forest Historical Museum, and Wake Forest Town Hall. Note: Tickets are limited to a total of 2,000. So, depending on advance sales, tickets may not be available for purchase on the day of the tour. Presented by the Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission and the Wake Forest Woman’s Club. n n n
Wake Forest Children’s Choir Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec. 4 3 p.m. Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
The Wake Forest Children’s Choir will present an afternoon of holiday favorites under the direction of Kasie Ryan. Special music will be performed with the Northeast Piedmont Chorale. Free.
JABBERPICS
Saturday, Dec. 3 1-7 p.m. Historic Wake Forest
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Recycle your Christmas tree Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 28, the town 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 tree, please remove all decorations, tinsel, nails, stands and bags from the tree and set it behind the curb for collection. Residents are reminded that artificial trees cannot be recycled. Orders for mulch are currently being accepted. For more information about Christmas tree recycling or to request mulch, contact Betty Pearce at 919-4359570 or bpearce@wakeforestnc.gov. n n n
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Christmas Jubilee Concert Saturday, Dec. 10 7:30 p.m. Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
Featuring The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra! Fashioned in the style and swagger of entertainers like Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble, this big band style orchestra is putting its own festive stamp on the holidays. Tickets $15 adult, $13 student/senior. wakeforestrencen.org; 919-435-9458.
Holiday Schedule Wake Forest Town Hall and all other administrative offices will be closed Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day, Nov. 24-25 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 23-27 for Christmas. Garbage and recycling is not collected on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.
This hardcover book is filled with pictures, original 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. $125. To purchase either item, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “marketplace.” n n n
Calls From Santa Thursday, Dec. 8 6-8 p.m.
Children ages 3-9 can receive a call from Santa. Registration forms will be available at wakeforestnc.gov (search “calls from santa”) and at town hall beginning Dec. 1. Completed forms must be received by 5 p.m., Dec. 8. 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.
RENAISSANCE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
Movie Marathon Weekend Nov 4-5 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
Join us for a weekend of Big Screen Classics featuring works of cinema that have transcended time and trends. Concessions available for purchase. Call the event hotline for movie titles: 919435-9428. Free.
Wake Forest Guild of Artists Art Exhibition Nov 6 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Join The Wake Forest Guild of Artists and Wake Forest ARTS in their inaugural member art exhibition. This is an exciting opportunity to see what local artists offer to the community. Free.
JTL (Just a Touch of Love) will perform at the Broadway Ball on Nov. 12.
TO BROADWAY & BACK Renaissance Centre to host annual fundraiser for the arts
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Special Needs Movie Night Nov 18 6:30 p.m.
Children with special needs are invited to enjoy a film in a safe and accepting environment. Audience members are invited to get up and dance, shout or sing! Free.
Storytelling Pajama Night Dec 16 6:30 p.m.
Rags to Riches Theater will present The Gingerbread Boy during a fun night of cozying up, drinking hot chocolate and listening to a great bedtime story. Free. For more information visit wakeforestrencen. org or call the Renaissance Centre box office at 919-435-9458.
he Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will commemorate its third year of bringing extraordinary and diverse cultural and performing arts experiences to our community and help raise money for its free community events and cultural education scholarships during the 2016 Renaissance Centre Broadway Ball. Scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12, the event will be held from 6-10 p.m. at the Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. The ball will have a “To Broadway and Back” theme and feature a show-stopping performance by JTL (Just a Touch of Love) performing a variety of dance favorites. In addition to JTL’s dynamic performance,
the occasion will include a Broadway reception, a three-course meal, along with beer and wine available for purchase. Each ticketholder will receive one complimentary drink ticket for the bar and one complimentary photo shoot by TapSnap. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will help fund community programs and educational scholarships, so guests will also enjoy a silent auction and other fun games. Tickets are $50 per person or $90 per couple and can be purchased online at wakeforestrencen.org or at the Renaissance Centre Box Office, 405 S. Brooks St. For more information, call the box office at 919-435-9458.
Johnny Folsom 4 will be Rockin’ the Forest Assembling some of the top musical acts in the area, the Rockin’ the Forest music series features an incredible variety of genres, including rock, Americana and power pop. On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts is pleased to offer a performance by Johnny Folsom 4. The concert begins at 8 p.m. “When it comes to honoring Johnny Cash, Johnny Folsom 4 walks the line,” describes the Raleigh First Night
website. “Lead singer David Burney brings a lilting southern baritone to Cash’s classic songs which hits the mark well enough that you may wonder on occasion if Johnny, himself, is in the building.” Tickets for the concert are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Admission is first-come, first-served and seating is limited. Beer, wine and other refreshments will be available for purchase. wakeforestrencen. org, 919-435-9458.
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Holiday Artisans Market Featuring over 30 Local Artisans Saturday, December3, 10am to 4pm Inside the Renaissance Centre 405 S. Brooks St, Wake Forest wakeforestarts.org
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Winter Markets, Nov. thru Mar. 10 to noon Special Pre-Thanksgiving Market, Tues, Nov 22, 3-5pm Dec. 3, Farmers Market 9am to 2pm Dec. 3, Holiday Artisans Market 10am to 4pm (Featuring over 30 local Artisans inside the Renaissance Centre)
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Town urges pet owners to obey leash laws The Town of Wake Forest is encouraging local pet owners to be a great pet owner by obeying Wake County’s leash law. The town regularly receives complaints from residents about dogs running at large – particularly at town parks. Although Wake Forest does not have an ordinance pertaining to dogs, Wake County Animal Control has jurisdiction to enforce animal control laws within the town and its park system. Any owner permitting an animal to be at large shall pay a civil penalty of $100 for the first violation. Flaherty Dog Park, 1100 N. White St., provides a place for dog owners to let their pets run free safely and legally without a leash. Approximately two acres in size, the park is open from dawn to dusk. For more information about Flaherty Dog Park, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Flaherty Dog Park.” To report an animal control problem, call Wake County Animal Control at 919-212-PETS (7387). PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCES
Young women invited to free empowerment workshop The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is proud to announce the inaugural project R.I.S.E., a women’s workshop to help women Rise, Inspire, Succeed, and Empower. Young women ages 12-22 are invited to attend the workshop on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and lunch will be provided. Workshop facilitators and their topics include: n Rosemary Pimental – Mirror, Mirror on the Wall n Sheila Tolbert – Being a BOSS: Leadership Development n Lorna Harris – Beauty: Inside and Out n Valerie Frazier – Unconditional LOVE n Lisa Hayes – Empowered to Overcome For more information call the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department at 919-435-9560. OPERATION BRIDGE EXCHANGE
Rogers Road bridge on schedule to open in November The anticipated completion date for the Rogers Road bridge replacement project is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Please note that the N.C. Department of Transportation has offered incentives to the contractor to complete the project early. Likewise, fines will be imposed for every day the project extends beyond Nov. 8. Businesses in the Rogers Road area are planning a re-opening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 12. The Town of Wake Forest encourages residents to come out and support the many businesses who have been impacted by the road closure. For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “operation bridge exchange.”
COMMUNICATIONS
Introducing “Discover Wake Forest” video series The Town of Wake Forest and Brios Media are partnering to produce a series of short videos highlighting popular family-friendly destinations in and around Wake Forest. Entitled Discover Wake Forest, the series includes videos on these Wake Forest treasures: the Wake Forest Historical Museum, E. Carroll Joyner Park, Flaherty Dog Park, Downtown Wake Forest and The Factory. To view the videos, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Discover Wake Forest.” PL ANNING
Wake Forest to receive $500K grant The Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) recently announced the Town of Wake Forest as the recipient of a $513,581 acquisitions grant. The funding will support easement acquisitions along the Smith Creek Greenway corridor and help finance Phase 2 construction of the Smith Creek Greenway – a 2014 bond referendum project. Wake Forest plans to extend Smith Creek Greenway northward approximately 2.8 miles from its current terminus at Burlington Mills Road and connect it with another section of the trail. The connection will complete the missing link to the existing Burlington Mills section of Smith Creek Greenway and to Raleigh’s Neuse River Greenway via the Wake Forest Connector bridge. As part of this project, Wake Forest also plans to construct a trailhead that includes parking along One World Way. The design for Phase 2 of the Smith Creek Greenway is scheduled to begin in October. Wake Forest is the sole Wake County town to receive CWMTF funding during the current cycle. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Register now for historic district guided walking tour The Town of Wake Forest will offer a free walking tour of the local Wake Forest Historic District on Wednesday, Nov. 16, beginning at 1 p.m. Led by architectural historian and Town Historic Preservation Planner Michelle Michael, the tour will include areas along North Main Street, North Avenue, Front Street, and South Avenue. Along the way the group will discuss the developmental and architectural history of the area, along with the significant men and women who lived in the homes. Individual homes will not be toured. The tour begins and ends at the Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N. Main St. Space is limited to the first 12 participants to sign up, so preregistration is required by completing the online sign-up form at wakeforestnc.gov (search “historic district walking tour”). For more information, contact Michelle Michael at 919-435-9516 or mmichael@wakeforestnc.gov.
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Town’s new wall calendar now available Pick up your free 2017 Wake Forest wall calendar at Lowe’s Foods in Gateway Commons, Northern Regional Center, Northern Wake Senior Center, Page 158 Books, Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, Wake Forest Coffee Company, Wake Forest Historical Museum, Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts or Wake Forest Town Hall.
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New PRCR video highlights offerings The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department has released a new promotional video highlighting its array of cultural and athletic programming, parks and greenways, urban forestry initiatives, and special events. To view the video, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Parks and Recreation.”
Good Neighbor of the Year award winners The Wake Forest Human Relations Council announced the 2016 Good Neighbor of the Year youth and adult award winners during the Good Neighbor Day celebration in September. Brianna Hernandez Brianna was nominated by her parents, Amy and Richard Hernandez, who wrote in their nomination narrative that their daughter is committed to serving Wake Forest “and developing herself to become a better citizen.” An honor roll student at Wake Forest High School and the “Commander of Saber Team” in the JROTC, Brianna has volunteered at several community events, including the Wake Forest Fire Department Fish Fry, Paws 4 Life 5K, the annual Purple Heart Dinner, and the Wake Forest Charity Car Show. She is also an honored member of the “Daughters of 1812” due to
her academic excellence, leadership, military discipline, dependability, and patriotism. Hank Pierwola Patricia Schneck nominated Hank Pierwola. She began her narrative by writing: “Anyone whose path has crossed the life of Hank Pierwola is very fortunate.” She went on to note that for many years he has delivered The Wake Forest Weekly, been a member of the Wake Forest VFW, and worked at the annual Purple Heart Dinner. He also coordinates the American Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. “He has taken those in need to doctors appointments and to church, always with a smile and a touch of his dry wit. This gentle man epitomizes the phrase ’Good Neighbor’ so worthy of recognition yet humbled to be called out by name for his good deeds.”
Board of Commissioners Meetings Third Tuesday | 7 p.m. Town Hall Board Room
Board of Commissioners Work Session First Tuesday | 5:30 p.m . Town Hall Board Room
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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.
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Brianna Hernandez, youth winner pictured with Mayor Vivian Jones
Hank Pierwola, adult winner
Waste Wizard helps you recycle wisely The “Waste Wizard” is a handy online tool designed to help you sort your household waste properly. Simply type in the name of an item (such as “wrapping paper”) and the wizard will tell you whether it should go in your recycling cart or garbage can. Some items such as motor oil or flourescent
bulbs are not accepted in either cart and must be dropped off at a county facility. If in doubt, check with the Waste Wizard and it will tell you if an item is considered hazardous and where the item can be dropped off for safe handling. To visit the Waste Wizard, go to wakeforestnc.gov and search “waste wizard.”
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