What is happening in Wake Forest these days? Sit down, grab a lemonade – yes it is now warm enough for a cold glass of lemonade from The Village Deli! – and let’s chat. There is no lack of events to attend, games to watch, classes to take, walks to enjoy, food to try, beer […]
If you live in a rural area, chances are you have a septic system. For those of you who are not familiar with septic systems, here is some background information. It is basically an underground container (round or rectangular) made of fiberglass, plastic, or concrete. It takes water and waste from the washer, sinks, showers, […]
If you live in the Raleigh / Wake County area and have school age children, then you are probably somewhat familiar with the term Year Round Schools even if you don’t completely understand how it works. You may be asking why the school system has the year round calendar option for some of its elementary […]
Many associate Pepsi as the taste of the Carolinas but the truth be told the real “Taste of the Carolinas” is a great soft drink out Salisbury, NC called Cheerwine. There are a lot of us that grew up with it and didn’t realize it was exclusive to the Carolinas. I took it for granted […]
Homeowners and renters in Wake Forest, NC are likely familiar with E. Carroll Joyner Park, better known as Joyner Park, located at 701 Harris Rd. This 117 acre park opened to the public in August 2009 and has been a destination for Wake Forest residents ever since. History E. Carroll Joyner Park was a working […]
The Numbers Behind the Growth. Want to know more about Wake Forest? Want to know the facts about how fast it has grown? Want to know why others are flocking here? Want to know what the projected population will be in Wake Forest in a short 25 years? Well….do ya? The numbers are more staggering […]
When I moved to Wake Forest in 2002 it was a lot different. Yes, that is now in the running for the biggest understatement of 2019!
Wake Forest Food Truck Rodeo If you have never had a meal from a food truck you are seriously missing out! I was first introduced to food trucks when I lived in California for a few months in my much younger days. My family member suggested getting burritos from the local food truck […]
Can you imagine living in the middle of a city but escaping to miles of greenways lined with trees, animals, and steams? Wake Forest, Raleigh, and Cary are only a few cities that offer this escape to nature just a short distance from city living. Wake Forest greenways were first constructed in 2003 and have […]
Halloween is here! The fun and excitement of all the children (young and not so young) going door to door for candy and going to all the exciting outside activities it is important to ensure that everyone is safe!! The Town of Wake Forest encourages families to enjoy this time and go door-to-door in costumes […]
