The weather was outstanding this last week which afforded great opportunity to get out and enjoy all that Wake Forest had to offer last week! There were some great concerts and events and the upcoming week is just as exciting! Oh, and don't forget - the HOLDING PARK POOL IS OPEN!
Get out and enjoy!
From the Town of Wake Forest website:
Truck Fair
Wednesday, May 28; 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Heritage Middle School and Wake Forest-Rolesville Middle School
This year Heritage Middle School and Wake Forest-Rolesville Middle School will be hosting a joint Truck Fair. Truck Fairs highlight careers that utilize trucks and other transportation methods. By allowing students in the 6th grade to see vehicles up close and speak to those who use them everyday they will gain a greater appreciation of careers available in the many industries which utilize them. Area businesses will send a vehicle from their industry along with an employee. The employee will park the vehicle in a designated "booth" area at our schools. Groups of students will them visit each truck, view the vehicle and ask the employee questions concerning their career and the importance that the vehicle has in their daily work. Students will have booklets in which they will record information concerning each vehicle and career. After the vehicle visits the first school the employees are asked to drive to the next location and will be provided with lunch. Since this is a joint Truck Fair that will serve 900 + students employees with vehicles will be asked to be available from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration is easy! Call (919) 554-3368 or visit http://www.heritagems.wcpss.net/ba_page.htm.
Families After Five featuring Old Habits
Thursday, May 29; 5:00 p.m.
The Factory
St. Andrews Plantation Neighborhood Yard Sale
May 31; 7:00 a.m. - Noon
St. Andrews Plantation Neighborhood
Yard sale enthusiasts won't want to miss this neighborhood sales event. St. Andrews Plantation is located on the south side of Burlington Mills Road, just off Ligon Mill Road. The main streets into the sub-division are Falconhurst and Kemble Ridge. For more information, contact Aaron Isley at (919) 264-6749.
Wake Forest Farmers' Market
Saturday, May 31; 8:00 a.m. - 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, james and preserves, plus a whole lot more. The Farmers' Market is open Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until noon through November 22. For more information, contact Terri Wilkinson at (919) 556-1579.
Second Annual Slam Jam Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Saturday, May 31; 11:00 a.m.
Dubois Center - Outdoor Basketball Courts
This tournament is for any youth - boys and girls - ages 8-18 living in the Northeast Quadrant of Wake Forest (North of NC 98 and East of North White Street). Form a 3-person team of the same gender and create a name. Enjoy free food, entertainment, fun, and more!! Performances by the St. Augustine Step & Drama Team! The tournament will be on the courts outside the DuBois Center. We hope to, once again, provide a voice for the East End Community. For more information, contact Austin Shaw at (919) 906-6605 or atshaw@nc.rr.com.
Be Prepared: A Safety and Emergency Preparedness Expo to Help Families Prepare for the Storms of Life
Saturday, May 31; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1524 Jenkins Road, Wake Forest
This free event for the whole family will focus on safeguarding our homes and preparing our families for the future. Hands-on exhibits will include water conservation and purification, self defense and awareness, basic first-aid, building 72-hour emergency kits, fire safety, family safety planning, gardening, food storage and preservation, preserving your past -protecting your future, as well as a large tasters table full of food made from 'basics'. We also plan to create a theme quilt "Kids Can Make a Difference" for Governor Easley by the children who attend. There will be several opportunities to win door prizes and free fire extinguishers and preparedness manuals will be provided for each family in attendance while supplies last. Contact Judy Downey at (919) 612-2136 or judydowney@nc.rr.com for more information.
Cards for Heroes
Saturday, May 31; 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wake Forest United Methodist Church
The Wake Forest Junior Woman's Club and Stampin' Up are on a mission to make greeting cards for Our Troops serving over seas. Too many service men and women receive little or no mail. We want to show them our town's appreciation for their service and efforts on behalf of our country. Attendees may create up to three greeting cards. One card will be sent to a service person who does not receive mail, one will be sent to a service person to write a message and send to his or her family and the third can be kept by the creator to send as he or she desires. Children's activities will also be available. There is no cost for this event and any donations received as proceeds will be donated to the Fallen Heroes Fund. Persons that RSVP by May 28 will be entered into a drawing to win a Stampin Up goodie basket. RSVP to jbenjamin@3monkeyscreations.com or by calling (919) 435-8306.
Concert in the Park
Sunday, June 1; 3:00 p.m.
Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Avenue
The Hagar's Mountain Boys will offer a free bluegrass concert at Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Avenue, on Sunday, June 1, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. According to their website, "The Hagar's Mountain Boys bluegrass style is influenced strongly by the traditional bluegrass we all love, though staying modern with original material. With strong vocal harmonies and hard driving instruments the band is sure to put a smile on your face while you're listening to our toe-tappin' sound!" Area residents are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music. The concert is offered by Pinecone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music and is co-sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County. In case of rain, the event will be held inside the Wake Forest Community House.
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Leesa, You always have something going on in Wake Forest. Nothing for seniors this week? Have a GREAT weekend!
Don R.
Come on over anyhow, Don! I'll set up some horseshoes and lawn chairs for ya!