Our Town: March/April 2016

Our Town March/April 2016

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News highlights

Thousands turned out for the first Beach Night on White event last August. The town anticipates a similar turnout for its new Friday Night on White series.

FRIDAY NIGHT ON WHITE

New concert series debuts Friday, April 8

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eginning this spring, downtown Wake Forest will be the scene of a free outdoor music series featuring a variety of popular regional bands. Presented by White Street Brewing Co., Friday Night on White will take place along South White Street on the second Friday of each month from April through September beginning at 6 p.m.

April 8: Magic Pipers Band May 13: Brickhouse June 10: Will McBride Group July 8: Stone Age Romeos Aug. 12: The Remedy Sept. 9: Crush (pictured right)

While you’re here, visit any of the dining establishments in Wake Forest or enjoy food selections from a variety of food trucks that will be on site.

Know Before You Go

Adult beverages will be available for purchase. Age identification will be checked and a wristband is required to carry open containers on the street. n Bring a lawn chair and blanket but please leave your coolers at home. n Friday Night on White will take place rain or shine. For details, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search for “Friday Night.”

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Girls Volleyball registration held in April » The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will accept registrations for girls volleyball (ages 9-16) from April 1-30.

Registrations are accepted online at wakeforestnc. recdesk.com. Call 919-435-9560 for information. n n n

“Shred It” on April 15 » Protect yourself from identity theft by shredding your documents safely during the town-sponsored Shred It event on Friday, April 15. Free shredding services will be offered between noon and 7 p.m. in the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts parking lot, 405 S. Brooks St. For details, visit wakeforestnc. gov and search for “shred it.” n n n

Carnival for the Kids raises money for police projects » Come out for a great time and a great cause! The annual Carnival for the Kids will be held March 15-20 in the Home Depot parking lot. Presented by the Wake Forest Police Department, the carnival raises money for police projects that benefit children in our area.

PUBLIC WORKS

Bag your leaves in spring and summer Loose leaf collection service which is offered during the fall and winter months will end Friday, March 11. Beginning Monday, March 14, all leaves and grass clippings must be bagged for collection.

Bags can be clear or opaque but they must be at least 13 gallon – the size of a standard kitchen garbage can liner or larger.

Please do not put yard waste in grocery store shopping bags or inside your roll-out carts.

Loose leaf collection will resume in September.

For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search for “yard waste” or call the public works department at 919-435-9570.

A variety of activities are focused on everything related to – you guessed it – dirt.

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Celebrate an outdoor lifestyle at the third annual

New movie nights planned for Joyner Park

DIRT DAY

Beginning on Saturday, May 21, the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will offer outdoor movie showings at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. The free movies are geared for family audiences. Admission is free and assorted food vendors will be on site selling snacks and beverages.

Visitors to the park are reminded that alcoholic beverages, smoking, and unleashed pets are prohibited. Movie nights are scheduled for May 21, June 25, July 30, and Aug. 13. All shows begin at 8:30 p.m. To hear the title of the movie, call 919-556-7063.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy movies under the stars at Joyner Park beginning this summer.

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romising something for the entire family, the third annual Dirt Day will be held along South White Street on Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A variety of demonstrations and activities will be offered on gardening, landscaping, camping and exercise. Entertainment, music and a children’s area with free activities will also be offered.

Kids will have a blast playing in an over-sized sandbox or making wheatgrass containers for home windowsills. Adults will have the chance to learn about the newest techniques in gardening and composting, check out the newest in outdoor activity gear, enjoy a beekeeping demonstration and visit with a variety of vendors offering an array of products and insight.

Dirt Day participants can hunt for shark teeth

in pilings from the Aurora phosphate mine.

Attendees can also paint with mud, peruse assorted fossils and animal skeletons and rub elbows with Master Gardeners and outdoor educators from the NC Museum of Natural Science. Make sure to check out the sidewalk chalk art contest.

Offering unplugged music, dancing in the street and culinary delights from downtown’s wonderful assortment of restaurants and food vendors, Dirt Day offers the perfect opportunity to shake off the winter blues and get involved with an outdoor group that shares your interests.

For more information about Dirt Day, visit wakeforestnc.gov (search for “Dirt Day”) or contact Downtown Development Director Lisa Hayes at lhayes@wakeforestnc.gov or 919-435-9415.

April is National Volunteer Month Thank you

The Town of Wake Forest deeply appreciates the many efforts of community volunteers who plant trees, organize events, clean up greenways, and help with a multitude of other tasks that collectively make our town a truly special place.

To see a list of ways to get involved in the community visit wakeforestnc.gov and search for “volunteer opportunities.”

YOUR GOVERNMENT

Wake County Board of Elections announces polling place change for Wake Forest precinct Wake Forest voters who typically vote at the Wake Forest Community House, 133 W. Owen Ave., will have a different polling place for the March 15 primary election. Due to ongoing renovations at the Community House, voters will cast their ballots at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 S. Brooks St. All registered voters affected by this change should have received a formal notice in the mail from the Wake County Board of Elections. For more information, contact the Wake County Board of Elections, wakegov.com/elections, 919-856-6240.

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“We have all the ingredients here to be a model community”

—MAYOR VIVIAN JONES

If you missed Mayor Jonesʼ State of the Town Address, you can watch it on Wake Forest TV 10 throughout March at 8 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. It can also be viewed in streaming video on the town’s website at wakeforestnc.gov.

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Take a stand against littering & dumping The Town of Wake Forest is urging residents to help eliminate unsightly littering and illegal dumping along our streets by reporting such incidents and utilizing proper methods of waste disposal.

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Town staff collected heaps of trash from the roadside during a recent clean-up effort along Dr. Calvin Jones Highway.

Residents who see a person littering should report the license plate number of the offending vehicle to the NCDOT’s Office of Beautification Programs at 1-877- DOT-4YOU (1-877-368-4968).

The NCDOT will then notify the vehicle owner of the littering offense; inform the vehicle owner of the penalties for littering; and urge the litterbug to stop littering. For information about the program visit ncdot.gov and search for “swat a litterbug.”

Illegal dumping – the disposal of large waste on property without the consent of the owner – should be reported to the Wake Forest Police Department, 919-554-6150. n n n

Memorial flag raisings resume in April After a break for the winter months, the memorial flag raising ceremonies will resume on Monday, April 4.

From April through November, the town joins with local veterans organizations to pay tribute to the service of deceased Wake Forest veterans. The public is invited to attend the services held on the first Monday of each month at 11 a.m. in town hall’s Centennial Plaza. For information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search for “flag raising.”

Recre8 5K fun run planned for April 16 Join runners and walkers across North Carolina in the first statewide Recre8 5K fun run at E. Carroll Joyner Park on Saturday, April 16. The Wake Forest event is hosted by the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and coordinated by the NC Recreation & Park Association. Funds raised help support the local parks department. Register at ncparkrun.com. n n n

Easter Egg Hunt to be held March 19 The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual egg hunt for children ages 12 and younger on Saturday, March 19, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.

Over 10,000 eggs will be hidden.

The egg hunt begins at 10 a.m. starting with the youngest participants (0-3 years) and will continue at approximately 15-minute intervals for different age groups ending with ages 10-12 at approximately 10:45 a.m.

A craft activity area sponsored by the Primrose School of Heritage Wake Forest will be offered this year in addition to the egg hunts.

Egg-ceptional Egg Hunt for special needs kids

Following the first round of Easter egg hunts, the town will host the Eggceptional Egg Hunt at 11:30 a.m. for children with disabilities. Bring a buddy to help if needed.

In the event of rain, all hunts will be relocated to Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St. Call the Wake Forest Weather Line at 919-435-9569 for updates.

All egg hunts are free. Bring your own basket and arrive early for good parking!

The riotous solo variety show, Pirate School, allows kids the chance to live the dream of the Golden Age of the Buccaneer while promoting polite courage.

THE ARTS

Strap in for an exciting line-up of spring performances

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ake plans now to attend one of the many upcoming events at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts. There’s something for everyone:

The Hundred Dresses presented by Forest Moon Theater March 3-6, 11-13

Bullying, friendship and forgiveness are the themes for this season’s Youth Theater production. The musical is based on a 1945 Newbery Honor book by Eleanor Estes.

Humor, colorful characters and memorable songs combine to create a timeless story.

Advance Tickets $10 adult, $7 child (12 & under); Day Of Tickets $13 adult, $10 child (12 & under); All tickets for March 3 shows are $7.

Rockin’ the Forest: The Backsliders March 19  8 p.m.

The Renaissance Centre continues the “Rockin’ the Forest” music series with The Backsliders on March 19 at 8 p.m.

Originally from Raleigh, the Backsliders play hardcore honky tonk with an unmistakable swagger. The band recorded a five-song EP Raleighwood in 2014. Tickets $10.

Pirate School! Follow Your Compass April 14  10 a.m.

April 15  10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Get ready for the most fun anti-bullying, swashbuckling adventures ever! This riotous

solo variety show allows kids the chance to live the dream of the Golden Age of the Buccaneer while promoting everyday polite and social courage. The show features eyepopping puppetry, adept magic, a misbehaving cannon and the world’s coolest wearable pirate ship. Tickets $7.

Wake Forest Children’s Choir Spring Concert April 18  6 p.m.

The Wake Forest Children’s Choir will present an evening of favorite songs under the direction of Kasie Ryan and Terri Smith.

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Lawn & Disorder Comedy Concert May 14  7 p.m.

Comedians Karen Morgan and Jim Colliton join together in this hilarious show about life as we know it in the suburbs of America: Mowing grass, talking trash and better halves that make us laugh. Through standup comedy, storytelling, audience participation (including a crazy couples game show), Jim and Karen take the audience on a drive through their funny neighborhoods. Join us for an evening of laughter. Be a cul-deslacker!. Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of.

For tickets and complete event information visit wakeforestrencen.org or call the Renaissance Centre box office at 919-435-9458.

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To determine if your cat or dog is dehydrated, pull up on the skin between the shoulder blades. It should spring right back; if it stays tented this is a sign of dehydration.

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Signs of pet poisoning include bleeding externally or internally, dilated pupils, drooling or foaming at the mouth, seizures or other abnormal mental state or behavior.

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If your pet has a seizure, make sure it is in a safe place, but do not restrain the animal. Keep your hands away from its mouth as your pet may not know who you are during a seizure and could bite you.

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Pets bitten by other animals need vet attention to prevent the wound (even if minor) from becoming infected and to check for internal wounds. Never break up a dogfight yourself because you could be bitten.

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Wake Forest Has Talent competition returns for second year

Six Sundays in Spring begins April 24 Bring the kids, friends, a picnic and a blanket and settle in for some foot-tapping, fingerMUSIC IN THE PARK in S ng snapping good times! pr i The 2016 Six Sundays in Spring concert series will be held on consecutive Sundays from April 24 through May 29.

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 will be available for purchase or bring your own picnic. For the schedule of bands and other information visit wakeforestnc.gov and search for “Six Sundays.”

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Deadline to enter is March 12

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merican Idol may be in its last season, but Wake Forest Has Talent is just getting started! Embarking on its second season in 2016, the talent competition sponsored by Wake Forest Arts is designed to feature the myriad of talent in the area. It also serves as a fundraiser for the organization.

“Part of our mission is to encourage emerging artists and give them opportunities to perform,” said Mary Petretich, president of the board of Wake Forest Arts.

Ten finalists will be selected from the audition videos received. Two of the finalists will perform during each of the first five concerts in the Six Sundays in Spring concert series at E. Carroll Joyner Park. All ten will perform during the Finalists’ Showcase scheduled for Saturday, May 28.

How to register

The competition begins with performers submitting videos to Wake Forest Arts.

Contestants simply upload an audition video to YouTube, and send the link to:

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info@wakeforestarts.org. The deadline for submissions is midnight, March 12. A jury of arts professionals and Wake Forest Arts board members will select finalists from the videos submitted. Finalists will be notified by Tuesday, April 5.

Complete details including rules and deadlines can be viewed at wakeforestarts. org. If you have any questions, contact Wake Forest Arts at info@wakeforestarts.org. n n n

Enjoy Midday Music at Miller Throughout the month of May, enjoy live music at H.L. Miller Park every Thursday afternoon beginning at noon. Bring your lunch and relax in the outdoor setting while recharging for the rest of your workday.

Miller Park is located in downtown Wake Forest directly behind town hall at 401 Elm Ave. The mini-concerts are hosted by the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department.

Apply now to serve on the 2016-17 Youth in Government Advisory Board High school students can gain valuable experience by serving on the Youth in Government Advisory Board. Only high school students are eligible to serve on the board which consists of nine and up to fifteen members – five of whom must live in the town limits.

The Youth in Government Advisory Board meets on the third Saturday of each month at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. The year for the board coincides with the school year – August through May. Applications are available at wakeforestnc.gov/advisory-boards.aspx and at town hall. Completed applications must be submitted by Friday, April 29.

For more information contact Town Clerk Deeda Harris at 919-435-9410 or dharris@ wakeforestnc.gov.

Add your cell phone to the townʼs emergency phone database The Town of Wake Forest uses the Blackboard Connect town-to-resident phone notification service. With this service, town

leaders can send voice and text messages to residents with information about timesensitive 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.”

Town hall closed on Good Friday Town hall and all administrative offices will be closed Friday, March 25, for Good Friday. Garbage and recycling will be collected as usual. The Wake Forest bus system will not operate on Good Friday.

For a complete list of town holidays and any changes to town services, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search for “holiday schedule.”

 Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 13.

Remember to move your clocks forward one hour.

Glad You Asked

TOW N O F WA K E FO R E S T Q& A

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: How does the town and NCDOT determine which roads to plow first during snowstorms? My cul-de-sac always seems to be plowed last.

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: NCDOT explains the answer. Every year about this time, when the winter weather descends upon North Carolina and blankets our state’s highways, citizens call in and ask, “I need to get to work.

When are you going to plow my road?” As much as our crews would like to immediately respond to every caller, we have a set snow and ice removal process in place.

NCDOT plows ‘bare pavement routes’ first: interstates, four-lane divided highways and other routes essential to moving traffic. After bare pavement routes, NCDOT plows secondary roads and neighborhoods.

To determine the order of priority, NCDOT looks at a roadway’s connectivity, traffic volume, importance to hospitals and other emergency routes; and importance to business avenues and trucking routes.

Our Market Our Community Winter Hours thru Mar., Saturdays, 10 to Noon Full Season Hours, Apr.-Oct. Saturdays, 8 to Noon 405 S. Brooks St, Wake Forest www.wakeforestmarket.org

Local Farmers supplying Seasonal Produce, Pasture Raised Meat, Poultry and Eggs, Fresh Cut Flowers, Crafts, Baked Goods, Honey, Locally Roasted Coffee, Handmade Soaps Music, Kids Activities, Special Events Find us on Facebook Sign up for our weekly availability newsletter Please no Pets (State Law Prohibits Pets at Farmers Markets)

URBAN FORESTRY

YOUR GOVERNMENT

Be kind to your crape myrtle

Board of Commissioners Meetings

By Urban Forestry Coordinator Jennifer Rall

Arbor Day Expo & Tree Seedling Giveaway Celebrate Arbor Day, the tree planters holiday!

The Town of Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Urban Forestry Board will host the annual Arbor Day Expo & Tree Seedling Giveaway on Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park. The expo will feature various booths and vendors, free tree seedlings, tree photo booth, face painting and activities for the kids.

At noon, Mayor Vivian Jones will accept the town’s 37th Tree City USA Award and Wake Forest Power will accept their second Tree Line USA Award. Modern Woodmen of America is helping to sponsor the event.

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Well, it’s that time of year again. The time of year when homicide rates in urban areas increase.

Yes, I’m referring to the rampant beheading (i.e., topping) of crape myrtles – otherwise known as crape murder.

Topping trees within the town’s rights-of-way could land you with penalties. However, my job isn’t to be the “tree police” but to educate residents about proper pruning, especially crape myrtles. Below are a few myths about topping crape myrtles.

Myth: Landscapers top crape myrtles so it must be the right thing to do.

Fact: Topping trees, regardless of species, is not a recommended practice. Trees don’t heal wounds like human skin. Topped trees leave the branches open to decay, insects and diseases. Plus, newly formed branches are weakly attached, making the branches more likely to break during storm events.

Myth: Crape myrtles need to be topped to produce more flowers.

Fact: Producing flowers takes a lot of stored energy for a tree.

Where does this energy come from? The leaves! A tree that has been topped has to expend a lot of energy producing new limbs and leaves so it can feed itself, leaving little leftover for flowering. Topped crape myrtles produce larger, but

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much fewer, blooms than properly pruned trees.

Myth: Crape myrtles need to be pruned to keep them small.

Fact: Topped trees often regain their pre-topped height much more quickly than a properly pruned tree. Plus, new branches often stick straight up into the air, giving the tree a “hair-standing-on-endscared-out-of-my-wits” look. There are now many varieties of crape myrtle on the market, from shrub size (3-5 feet) all the way up to 50 feet, so there is no need to top your crape myrtle to keep it small.

Simply choose the appropriate sized variety for your landscape.

The Urban Forestry Board has developed a guide to the proper pruning of crape myrtles. Visit wakeforestnc.gov and search for “crape myrtles.”

Spring brings Wake Forest Outdoors Wake Forest loves spring! Not only does this colorful, sunny season close the door on Old Man Winter, it also introduces a variety of local events guaranteed to help you shake the winter blues

Save the

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May 7

Meet in the Street

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and experience “Wake Forest Outdoors.” We’ve compiled a list of upcoming events that celebrate the outdoors. Visit wakeforestnc. gov and search for “Wake Forest Outdoors.”

May 14

Cemetery Walking Tour

June 11

Charity Car Show

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.

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