Wake County Holiday Cheer is a one-on-one sponsor program that provides much needed basic needs and gifts, including Thanksgiving Meals, to those throughout Wake County that are in need.  Sponsors are matched with families in need based on geographic location and donor preference.  Program Overview: Holiday Cheer provides community sponsors with an opportunity for personal interaction between the sponsor and the family with whom they have been matched. Sponsors are matched with families based on donor preferences and geographical proximity.   As a sponsor, you will be provided with information about the family that most closely resembles your giving preferences. We generally recommend that sponsors contact their match prior to shopping to introduce themselves, gather any additional info... 11/03/2011

  Winter is the time of year for most of us that we like to light the fire in the fireplace, curl up with a good book, a glass of wine and forget the bitter cold just outside our walls.  While fireplaces are a beautiful focal point, conversation piece and delight in the winter there are many preventative maintenance tips you should adhere to: Your chimney should be swept annually by a qualified professional.  A qualified Chimney Sweep can be sure that your chimney is free of debris and in good working order. The liner of your chimney needs to be free of cracks.  The liners allow for clear and smooth passage for smoke to rise out and out of your home and the liner prevents gas and fire flames from entering your home potentially cause illness or fire. Ensure that your flue is functioning ... 11/02/2011

The 5th Annual Wake Forest NC Police Department Turkey Drive will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 9am - Noon at the Wake Forest Community House.  Turkeys will be given out on a first come, first served basis.  The Wake Forest NC Community House is located at 133 W. Owen Ave, Wake Forest NC.   Until then, the Wake Forest Police Department is seeking both monetary donations to purchase more turkeys as well as turkeys.  Money or checks (made out to the Wake Forest Poice Department) can be dropped off at the Wake Forest Police Department at 225 S. Taylor St. in Wake Forest NC.  If you wish to provide a turkey donations can only be accepted on November 19th between 9am - noon also at Wake Forest Police Department. The Wake Forest Police Department is located at 225 S. Taylor St., Wak... 11/01/2011

Part of what makes Wake Forest NC so amazing is the constant work and planning by the Advisory Boards.  We have many that help shape the future of Wake Forest NC as well as preserve our past.  A few of the Advisory Boards have vacancies and now is the time to apply!  Applications are being accepted through November 16, 2011 and here are the vacancies: Cemetary Greenway Historic Preservation Committee Humnan Relations Council Planning Public Art Commission Recreation Senior Center Urban Forestry Board of Adjustment To learn a little more about each Advisory Board and what they do you can visit The Town of Wake Forest website.  Applications are available for download.  Please note that a few Advisory Boards do have unique applications.    10/31/2011

Looking for a last minute fun for tonight to get ready for the Halloween weekend?  Stop by The Factory in Wake Forest NC from 5 - 8pm this evening for an exciting time of Trick or Treating, Magic, Inflatables and MORE!  There are some awesome stores in The Factory with some great Halloween specials as well. Don't forget to visit the latest shop Cellar 275 - It's the latest Wine Shop in Wake Forest!   Have fun tonight with your ghosts and goblins.........   10/28/2011

Weekends in Wake Forest NC are ALWAYS full of adventurous, exciting and new things to do.  This weekend?  Oh my, a little mix of everything is in store for you and the weather should be absolutely Fall-tastic!!!!!  Check out the Fill-A-Truck for SAFE Haven (Local Animal Shelter for our favorite felines), Trick or Treat at The Market, a Lion's Club Flapjack Breakfast at Applebee's, a Rabies/Microchip Clinic and SO much MORE!!!! And please don't forget about the awesome Wake Forest NC Farmer's Market on Saturday morning - freshest of the fresh from local farmers.   Firing Range Training Friday, Oct. 28; 6 - 8 pm Police Department Firing Range, behind Flaherty Park Community Center Residents in the area are advised that the Wake Forest Police Department will conduct firing range training a... 10/27/2011

  Weekends in Wake Forest NC are ALWAYS full of adventurous, exciting and new things to do.  This weekend?  Oh my, it is time for the monthly Art After Hours!  Check out the details below for some of the amazing Artists that will be showcased.  We also have a Steeple Chase 5K this weekend! And please don't forget about the awesome Wake Forest NC Farmer's Market on Saturday morning - freshest of the fresh from local farmers.   Art After Hours Friday, Oct. 14; 5 - 9 pm Downtown Wake Forest On the second Friday night of each month the streets of downtown Wake Forest come alive with food, merchants and music! Everyone is invited to come and experience the dining, art and retail merchants of downtown Wake Forest. Downtown businesses stay open until 9 p.m. You never know what treasure you may... 10/13/2011

  Wake Forest NC Real Estate September 2011 Market Recap   Wake Forest Real Estate is looking good!  Jumping right into the real estate stats this month you'll notice in September that 15% of the real estate activity in Wake Forest either Closed (SOLD) or went under contract (pending), compared with 13% new active listings that came on the market.  This indicates a strengthening real estate market as the absorption rate improves.   The pie chart on the left breaks down the number of detached homes in Wake Forest that were active, newly active, went under contract or closed last month. If you've decided that Wake Forest, NC is where you want to be, you might be wondering how to make it happen. If you're just looking to to browse for homes for sale in Wake Forest there are tons of resourc... 10/12/2011

Winter is the time of year for most of us that we like to light the fire in the fireplace, curl up with a good book, a glass of wine and forget the bitter cold just outside our walls.  While fireplaces are a beautiful focal point, conversation piece and delight in the winter there are many preventative maintenance tips you should adhere to: Your chimney should be swept annually by a qualified professional.  A qualified Chimney Sweep can be sure that your chimney is free of debris and in good working order. The liner of your chimney needs to be free of cracks.  The liners allow for clear and smooth passage for smoke to rise out and out of your home and the liner prevents gas and fire flames from entering your home potentially cause illness or fire. Ensure that your flue is functioning p... 10/12/2011

You can forget the days of only dialing 7 digits soon if you live in the Triangle area.  You can start dialing 10 digits as of Oct. 1st (well, really, I think my phone already dials 10 digits), but it will be required on your cell phone after March 31, 2012.  So there probably will be a bunch of April Fools that next day!   WRAL.com has a story on this that gives more background on the why, but suffice it to say, there's a lot of people around here now!   Heck, there will even be a new area code in our area:  984!  919 won't be all alone here anymore, and the area codes will be mixed around based on when a number is issued, not on geography alone.   So get used to dialing that area code as well, soon you'll have to!       09/21/2011

Wouldn’t you be surprised to learn that Boston College wasn’t in Boston, or that UCLA had moved to San Diego?  Well, those schools have stayed where their names imply, but Wake Forest University moved in the mid-1950’s.  I know this is weird, but Wake Forest University is not in Wake Forest.  It’s in Winston-Salem, 90 or so miles away.   Basically what happened was that the Reynolds family (think RJ Reynolds, the tobacco company that brought us such cigarette brands as Winstons and Salems) wooed the university away to a new campus with cash and endowments.  So the location changed but the name stayed the same.   Meanwhile, back in Wake Forest, the  still-lovely former university campus is now occupied by the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 09/20/2011

Get Ready for the Wake Forest NC Buddy Run and Food Drive! Wake Forest, NC is gearing up for the 3rd annual Buddy Run 5K and food drive!  Over 200 local children are fed by this event and the proceeds are divided among the Wake Forest, Rolesville and Wakefield backpack Buddy and Track Out Tummy programs. A very worthy cause and perfect time to grab your sneakers and food to donate on Friday, September 16th.  Enjoy an evening of activity with the Town of Wake Forest!  There are a number of different races to choose from: new 2 mile Roller Run for skates and scooters 5K chip timed run a 3.1 mile run on a greenway through Heritage Wake Forest a 1 mile family walk 50'ish yard itty-bitty-buddy-dash A bounce house for the kids, and afterward some delicious BBQ and snow cones available for pu... 09/15/2011

  Wake Forest NC Real Estate August Report & Gearing up for PetFest!     Join in for the Wake Forest, NC annual PetFest!  On Saturday, Sept. 17th head over to Historic Downtown Wake Forest for good music, food, drink and fun!     On the docket features: a Pet Parade down Historic South White Street 25 or so vendors and exhibitors geared toward all our pet loving needs Demonstrations throughout the day Pet contests where your pet can earn coveted ribbons and prizes Rabies and micro chip clinic Complementary dog baths   What a terrific opportunity for you and your pup to enjoy a day among great neighbors in beautiful Historic Downtown Wake Forest! Open to the public and free, if you live in or around Wake Forest, NC and have a sweet pup this is a day not to miss!  For more info, visit the... 09/12/2011

From the Town of Wake Forest:     Portion of North Main Street Closed Thursday x The Town of Wake Forest will close the southbound lane of North Main Street, from West Walnut Avenue to West Pine Avenue, on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. while crews repair several potholes.   Detour signs and flaggers will direct traffic around the work area. Motorists are encouraged to take the signed detour or choose an alternate route.   In case of inclement weather, the work will be postponed to Friday     If you can use an alternate route (i.e. N. White St. or Capital Blvd. south) to get where you are going today if you're heading south, it might be easier on you. 09/07/2011

We're looking for part time help beginning immediately for a part time carpenter for one of our crews.  The work would be 2-3 days a week, with potential for full time employment in the future. Applicants must be experienced in carpentry, and have knowledge of home construction/remodeling/repairs.  We specialize in repairing wood rot (exterior siding & trim) and real estate closing punchlists, and applicant would work both alone and with a team, depending on the job. No tools are required, as they will be provided.  Must have a clean driving record and a valid drivers license. Must be able to lift 80+ pounds without assistance from others.  Mostly will be ladder work. Pay to be determined based on experience, and first week would be at $10/hr on a trial basis.  Potential of up to $15/hr... 09/01/2011

Why are so many people now calling Wake Forest NC home?  Many reasons and here are just a few to get started.....  Location: Wake Forest has easy access to downtown Raleigh NC via Capital Blvd or US Hwy 401.  This close proximity allows many of Raleigh work force to escape the city and enjoy a quieter lifestyle in their personal time. Durham NC and RTP (Research Triangle Park) is also a relatively minor commute under 30 minutes.  Many residents of Wake Forest NC work in RTP and Durham. Our International Airport, Raleigh Durham International, is only a short 25 minute drive. Wake Forest NC is located almost equidistant from both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean making a day trip easy in either direction! Quality of Life: Tree-lined streets with very affordable housing. A g... 08/23/2011

  Wake Forest NC Homes Market Report - July 2011     If you're considering moving to Wake Forest, NC or even if you're planning on selling a home in Wake Forest, NC, it's important to have the right information.       Our real estate market report will give you a good overview of how detached homes for sale in Wake Forest, NC performed during the month of July.     The pie chart on the left breaks down the number of detached homes in Wake Forest that were active, newly active, went under contract or closed last month.         The table below shows the break down of the detached homes for sale in Wake Forest NC that went newly active in the Wake Forest Real Estate Market in July: Take a sneak peek at all the new homes for sale in Wake Forest, NC last month (in alphabetical order by subdi... 08/15/2011

Well, the CSX Railroad is still at it, working on the crossings in Wake Forest. And according to the email  today from the Town of Wake Forest: "A CSX Railroad official says the Brick Street, Elm Avenue, and Holding Avenue railroad crossings will likely be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic until Thursday." I say that CSX should take their time and get it right so we won't have to worry about it for about 20 years.  So, it'll be inconvenient for a few days, but well worth it in the long run. The Town also mentioned: "For inquiries or to share comments with CSX about the current construction project, visit http://www.csx.com/index.cfm/about-csx/contact-us/tellcsx/?ci=4&ii=2. Please keep this in mind as you drive around Wake Forest this week.  Hopefully you won't be stuck at a cro... 08/08/2011

      Austin Creek is a brand new community in Wake Forest NC that has a community swimming pool, walking trails and a clubhouse ideal for neighborhood activities.  The tree-lined streets wind through the community evoking memories of a simple time.      Currently there are 6 homes for sale in Austin Creek with many more soon to hit the Multiple Listing Service.  The price range at     this time of those available is $211,999 - $252,240.  Square footage ranges from 2635 - 3044 with various styles and floorplans available.  Some homes have garages locatedin the rear of the home with an alley access which allows for a full frontal profile of the home.  There are also cottage homes available which are recognizable by their smaller lot footprint.            Current homes in Austin Creek are... 08/06/2011

Want to know one of the MANY reasons why living in Wake Forest NC is so awesome?  OUTDOOR CONCERTS!   This Sunday, August 7, is the next Outdoor Concert and it features Mandolin Orange!  Their music will be the absolute perfect entertainment for a relaxing, southern-style Sunday in Wake Forest NC.   Grab a blanket to sit on (or chairs), a picnic and some friends and head on over to E. Carroll Joyner Park this Sunday from 5:00 - 7:00pm.  It is going to be an incredibl e time! For more information about MandolinOrange such as their style, band members and upcoming gigs please be sure to visit their Facebook Page!  And if you need to know a little more about E. Carroll Joyner Park such as where it's located, amenities offered and activities the be sure to visit Wake Forest NC Parks and Gre... 08/05/2011