Our Town: Mar/Apr 2017

Our Town March/April 2017

Town of Wake Forest 301 S. Brooks Street Wake Forest, NC 27587 919-435-9400

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News highlights PRCR adds recreational programs for residents with special needs » The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department (PRCR) offers a variety of enriching programs tailored specifically for citizens with special needs. To see the offerings, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “special needs.” n n n

Free tree seedlings will be distributed at the annual Arbor Day Celebration on April 22.

Springtime brings

WAKE FOREST OUTDOORS W ake Forest loves spring! Not only does this colorful, sunny season close the door on Old Man Winter, it also introduces a variety of local events guaranteed to help you shake the winter blues and experience “Wake Forest Outdoors.” We’ve compiled a list of upcoming events that celebrate

the outdoors – from Dirt Day to the Charity Car Show, and everything in-between. All of the events are great for the entire family, and best of all – most don’t cost a thing! Visit wakeforestnc.gov and search for “Wake Forest Outdoors” to get all the details for an event-filled season in Wake Forest.

Wake Forest Town Hall closed on Good Friday: Town hall and all administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 14, for Good Friday. For a complete list of town holidays and any changes to town services, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search for “holiday schedule.”

Paperhand Puppet Intervention » The Paperhand Puppet Intervention will bring large-scale puppets to the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 S. Brooks St., for a dazzling show. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Sponsored by the United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County. n n n

Girls Volleyball registration held in April The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will accept registrations for girls volleyball (ages 9-16) from April 1-30. Registrations are accepted online at wakeforestnc.recdesk.com. Call 919-435-9560 for more information.

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