Wake Forest, NC has some superb events in store for the upcoming week! Fesitval Friday continues is historic downtown Wake Forest, A Taste of Wake Forest is this coming weekend and Six Sundays in Spring continues this upcoming Sunday! Take a peek - there is sure to be an event or two that will interest you!
From the Town of Wake Forest website:
Notice of Public Hearing for 2009-2010 Proposed Budget
Tuesday, May 19; 7 pm
Town Hall Board Room, 401 Elm Ave.
In accordance with the N.C. General Statutes 159-12(b), the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 7 pm or soon thereafter as possible in the Board Room at Town Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input for the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009. All interested citizens are invited to attend the hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection online and in the Town Clerk's office from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
St. Catherine of Siena Blood Drive
Friday, May 22; 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
520 W. Holding Ave, Wake Forest
St. Catherine of Siena and the American Red Cross invite you to donate blood on Friday, May 22. To make an appointment or for more information, please contact Hank Pierwola at (919) 556-3619 or via email at hpierwola@yahoo.com.
Festival Friday - Singer/Songwriter Night
Friday, May 22; 6 pm - 9 pm
Festival Park, 572 S. White Street
Join Festival Friday on the grounds of Festival Park! In the case of rain, the festivities will move indoors. The event, sponsored by the Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment (GJCAE), is free and prizes will be awarded each Festival Friday night to performers. The point of Festival Friday is to provide a venue every Friday night, free to the public, for local teens to gather in a safe, fun environment and encourage local artists to show off their skills. Area residents are encouraged to bring your lounge chairs, blankets and enjoy.
Wake Forest Farmers' Market
Saturday, May 23; 8 am - Noon
Downtown Wake Forest - Municipal Parking Lot
The market offers fresh produce, pasture-raised beef, poultry and pork, free-range eggs, fresh and dried herbs, honey, jams and preserves, plus a whole lot more. The Farmers' Market is open from 8 am to noon every Saturday April through November. www.wakeforestmarket.org
Taste of Wake Forest
Saturday, May 23; Noon - 7 pm
Festival Park, 525 S. White Street, Wake Forest
Sample delicious food from Wake Forest-area restaurants. Children's activities will be provided throughout the day by Millennium Academy, as well as face painting, a clown, fish-feeding, and much more. Local bands will provide entertainment throughout the day, including Give to Live Guitar Studio, Clark and Dixie/Adjustyd Bluz Band, Lighthouse Jazz Ensemble, and Mr. Felix. Admission is free, so be sure to bring a lawn chair, blanket and an appetite to have a fun-filled day with your family and enjoy a true Taste of Wake Forest. For more information, visit http://www.festivalpark.org/.
Six Sundays in Spring Concert Series featuring the Casablanca Orchestra
Sunday, May 24; 5 pm
Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Ave.
Don't miss this final Six Sundays in Spring free concert featuring the Casablanca Orchestra! In case of rain, the concert will be held at Festival Park.
Written by:
Leesa L. Finley, Broker, Realtor®
Circa Properties
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Wow there is a lot going on. I love those taste of events. Hope all is busy by you because it is by me. Thanks.
I always forget to give blood good to remind people. Busy week with lots to do.
Yippie....it's the time of year the Farmer's Markets crank up....so many goodies and good for you things to buy!
We actually have a couple year around ones close to my house...and get some amazing vegetables and meats there! Plus, they are ethnic (Korean) and you see some really, really, really strange things!
Lots of events happening in Wake Forest this week! I know I would have a busy Saturday going to the Farmers Market and then to The Taste of Wake Forest.... Have a good week Leesa!
Good morning Ms. Leesa,
It is good to see that Wake Forest has loads of things going on. I'm thinking the taste of Wake Forest is the place to be.
Hi Leesa,
I may have moved to the wrong area in NC. Things are hopping by you!!
This is good information for consumers. Most people enjoy going to concerts with their kids.