Whew - it has been a week full of festive gatherings with friends and family! I sincerely hope that you had a beautiful holiday and aren't spending too much time cleaning up. I am not sure when my house will be back in order!
This week in Wake Forest, NC is the pinnacle of the year! Our Inagrural First Light Wake Forest is set to happen on New Year's Eve. The party is ONLY starting then! We will continue to celebrate our First 100 Years throughout 2009!
From the Town of Wake Forest website:
First Light Wake Forest
Wednesday, Dec. 31; 5:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Downtown Wake Forest
On December 31, 2008 Wake Forest will kick of its 2009 Centennial Celebration and ring in the New Year with the first-ever First Light Wake Forest. A non-alcoholic celebration, First Light Wake Forest is sure to attract families, seniors, singles and anyone who is looking for an inexpensive, fun way to ring in the New Year. The Voltage Brothers will headline this inaugural event and are scheduled to take the stage at 9:30 p.m. Wake Forest's very own Will McBride and The Will McBride Group will officially get the party started beginning at 6:15 p.m. Activities for the children include roaming "Flow Circus" performers, inflatable play areas, and a six-foot climbing wall. There will also be an early countdown at 8:30 pm designed just for the kids. Karaoke, contests, caricature artists, and great cuisine will be among the many other aspects your family is sure to enjoy. The event will be held along South White Street and several downtown businesses will be open. For more information, contact Brian Pate at (919) 562-7935 or visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/2009centennial_firstlight.aspx.
Celebrations abound this week in My Back Yard....
Written by:
Leesa L. Finley, Broker, Realtor®
Circa Properties
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Good morning Ms. Leesa,
This looks like you will be having a wonderful time on New Years Eve. Enjoy!!
I do enjoy this time of year but I am also ready to get back to work. Have a great 2009.
Hi Leesa! You ALWAYS do a superb job on WF's local events! Have a great time and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Morning Leesa,
Looks like everyone will have a great night to start the festive year. Hope you enjoy all it has to offer. When will you find time to rest up for the busy business year that 2009 will bring in?
don - it is going to be wonderful here - the residents of Wake Forest support EVERYTHING that the town does so I know the turnout will be beyond expectation!
terry - this does seem like a limbo week, doesn't it?
debe - thanks so much and Happy New Year to you as well!
hal - i'll squeeze some sleep in there somewhere!