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Halloween is always on Oct. 31 » In Wake Forest trick-or-treating always oc-curs on Oct. 31 regardless of the day of the week Halloween falls on.The Wake Forest Police Department encourages trick-or-treating between 6 and 8 p.m. and reminds parents to make sure their little ghosts and goblins observe all safety precautions. For a complete list of Halloween safety tips, visit wakeforestnc.gov/halloween-safety.aspx.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5 » Wake Forest elections will be held on the first Tuesday in November. Two candidates are running for town mayor: Mayor Vivian Jones and challenger Bill Randall. Four candidates are on the ballot for two open seats on the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners: Mike Cole, Commissioner Margaret Stinnett, Shinica Thomas and Jim Thompson. Watch the Mayoral Candidates Forum at wakeforestnc.gov/government-granicus.aspx (scroll to bottom of page to find video).

Holiday Garbage Collection » Republic Services does not collect garbage or recycling on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. During those holiday weeks, your garbage and recycling will be collected one day later than usual with service extended through Saturday. 919-435-9570. wakeforestnc.gov/holiday-schedule.aspx.

Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 3 » Remember to set your clocks back one hour and change the batteries in your smoke detectors.

Three-day opening event presented by CenturyLink and Imagenation Systems will showcase area talent.

Proud to be a Tree CityCommunity for 34 years

November/December 2013 TOWN of WAkE FOREST

Our Town

News highlights

Town to unveil Wake Forest Renaissance CentreArea residents are invited to get their

first look inside the town’s new cultural arts venue in downtown Wake Forest during the Nov. 14-16 Celebration of the Arts, presented by CenturyLink and Imagenation Systems. Featuring three days’ worth of live music and theatrical performances, the opening celebration promises something for everyone. Tickets for individual events are now on sale including a special rate for a three-day All Access Pass. For complete details, see the next page. In July 2013, the Town of Wake Forest purchased the former Tuxedo Junction at 405 S. Brooks St. and later renamed it the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. Since then the town has initiated a major

renovation of the 10,000 square foot entertainment and event venue poised to become a desirable cultural arts destination in the heart of Wake Forest. The town also purchased the adjacent property which is currently being used by Rejoice Community School. Beginning in July 2014, the 3,000 square foot space will become part of the Renaissance Centre. In early 2014 the Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting reservations for rentals of the Renaissance Centre. For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-renaissance-centre.aspx or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 919-435-9560.

Watch it live onlineAnyone with internet access can watch WFTV 10 at wakeforestnc.gov/wftv-10.aspx. Residents that subscribe to Time-Warner Cable TV service receive the channel. The channel can be viewed on Digital Channel 97.5.

Nov/Dec ScheduleFocus on Wake Forest

daily, top of the hour

Home Grown Power daily, 10 min. after the hour

Wake Forest: The Most Rewarding Things

daily, 7 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 10:30 pm

The Renaissance of Downtown Wake Forest

7:40 am, 8:40 am, 12:40 pm, 2:40 pm, 6:40 pm, 8:40 pm

Wake Forest History Museum’s Women’s Oral History

11:30 am, 5:30 pm, 11:30 pm

This Place Mattersdaily, 7:30 am, 12:30 pm, 8:30 pm

Board of Commissioners Meeting

live, 3rd Tuesdays, 7 pm; rebroadcast daily 9 am, 3 pm, 9 pm

Board of Commissioners Work Session

live, 1st Tuesday, 5:30 pm

Planning Board Meetinglive, 1st Tuesday, 7:30 pm; rebroadcast for 2 weeks daily 9 am, 3 pm, 9 pm

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Board of Commissioners meetings Third Tuesday | 7 pm Town Hall Board Room

Board of Commissioners Work session First Tuesday | 5:30 pm Town Hall Board Room

Planning Board meetings First Tuesday | 7:30 pm Town Hall Board Room

Have agendas delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up at: www.wakeforestnc.gov/enotifier.aspx.

n Watch meetings live on WFTV 10.

n Watch meetings live or on-demand in streaming video: www.wakeforestnc.gov/government-boardof commissioners.aspx.

n Watch re-broadcasts of meetings on WFTV 10 at 9 am, 3 pm and 9 pm. daily for up to two weeks after the meeting.

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Our Town is published bi-monthly by the Town of Wake Forest Communications Department. Public Information Officer Bill Crabtree919-435-9421bcrabtree@wakeforestnc.gov

By spring 2015, Wake Forest will have added 2.7 additional miles to its growing greenway system. The Smith/Sanford Creek Greenway and the Downtown Connector will link existing sections so that residents near the Mill Bridge Nature Park (south of Rogers Road in Rolesville) will be able to travel to downtown Wake Forest entirely on the greenway. A detailed map can be viewed at wakeforestnc.gov/residents-parksrecreation_greenways.aspx.

Safe Routes to School Work continues on projects aimed at improving safe travel for students:n A sidewalk on Durham Road near the entrance to Tyler Run subdivision is under construction.n A sidewalk will be added on Wingate Avenue extending from Durham Road to Wake Forest Elementary School (WFE). Construction is expected to begin in mid-November.n Forty bicycle racks will be added—twenty at WFE and twenty at Wake Forest Middle School (WFM)—to support students who choose to bike to school.

n A multi-use path is being installed at Wake Forest Middle School.

Watch your speed The Town of Wake Forest has six new speed detection signs to help motorists lower their speed. Expect to see these signs on South Main Street, Wingate Street and other roads throughout town, especially where schools are located.

More enhancements to come The town’s planning department is applying for grants to help fund future pedestrian projects including:n A multi-use path on West Oak Avenue from North Wingate Street to Harris Road.n A sidewalk on Wait Avenue from South Allen Road to Hillside Nursing & Rehab.n A sidewalk/multi-use path on Durham Road extending from the Waffle House to Tyler Run Drive.

Information about town transportation projects can be found at wakeforestnc.gov/transportation-projects.aspx.

Town continues work on expanding greenway system and pedestrian projects

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thursday, nov. 14

opening night Gala

Transit Vocal Band. Delivering a diverse repertoire of music from every decade since the 1950s, Transit’s high-energy performance will include songs by The Beatles, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson,

the Doobie Brothers, Maroon 5, Christina Perri and many other artists.“Taste of Wake Forest.” Several of the area’s favorite caterers

will showcase their most popular dishes. 6:30 pm. Advance Tickets $40 (day of: $50)

Friday, nov. 15

a night at the theatre

Burning Coal Theatre. Beginning at 7 pm, the Burning Coal Theatre will offer its

production of the award-winning musical “Sunday in the Park with George”—Act 1.Nickel Shakespeare Girls. The evening will

also include a spirited performance by the award-winning Nickel Shakespeare Girls. Name any play written by Shakespeare and this all-girl troupe will perform a selection—sometimes a fight, sometimes on their heads—but always with energy and wild amounts of fun. 7 pm. Tickets $15

saturday, nov. 16

an evening with Marcus anderson

Marcus Anderson. A fan favorite at Wake Forest’s Six Sundays in Spring concert series, Anderson’s explosive on stage energy shows in all of his live performances. Currently touring with Prince, Anderson has also made several high profile appearances at venues such as Jazz Fest West, The Capital Jazz Fest Jazz Alley in Seattle, Humphrey’s in San Diego and the Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Panama City, Florida. A catered meal will be served and is included in the price of the ticket. 6:30 pm. Advance Tickets $30 (day of: $40)

Presented by centuryLink and imagenat ion systems

All Access Pass: $75 for all three evenings. PurCHASe yOur TiCkeTS at www.wakeforestnc.gov/purchase-tickets.aspx or at the Parks and recreation Department window in Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. $2 per ticket processing fee for credit card purchases.

Glad You Asked TOWN Of WakE fOREST Q& a

Q: Why is the town planning to remove the large tree in the Depot Parking Lot? a: The willow oak tree on South White Street has reached the end of its useful lifespan in this space. While willow oaks grow quickly and provide a lot of shade, they do not live very long and do not do very well when planted in small spaces. As they get older, they tend to drop

branches and decay internally. Additionally, the tree’s shade and thirsty root system makes it difficult for the Susie Powell Garden to thrive. To reduce the threat of falling limbs and to help make the downtown more attractive, the town will remove the tree and replace it with two ironwood trees. These trees are native to the forests around town, are better suited to grow in this narrow space and will help beautify downtown for many decades to come.

Editor’s correction: In the September/October edition of Our Town, we replied to a question from a resident who was concerned about his lights dimming when he turns on his toaster oven. Our response should have included that while there could be several reasons for dimming and flickering lights, some of these problems are potentially dangerous. It’s best to call an electrician to determine the underlying problem and have it repaired.

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