Town of Wake Forest, NC

Thanks to everyone who helped us kick-off our "Go Wake Forest" Launch Event on Thursday, Oct. 10 in Wake Forest’s Centennial Plaza! Introduced on October 1, “Go Wake Forest” is a new ridesharing transit service that operates similarly to Uber and Lyft by connecting riders directly from their doorstep to anywhere in Wake Forest’s jurisdiction and Raleigh’s Wakefield neighborhood. Riders can schedule rides through the official Go Wake Forest smartphone app (search Go Wake Forest on app store or google play) or by calling 984-342-2319. For more information, including an interactive map of the Wake Forest Service Zone and a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit https://lnkd.in/eNrA6cKb or call Via customer service at 984-342-2319. #TownofWakeForest #WakeForestNC #GoWakeForest #microtransit

Thanks to Mayor Vivian Jones for helping us celebrate our “Go Wake Forest” Launch Event this morning in Wake Forest’s Centennial Plaza! The event formally introduced the new and innovative microtransit option featuring brief remarks by Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones and Tyrone Smith of Via, the Town’s transit partner. Participants also enjoyed Go Wake Forest app demos, rides, and vehicle displays. For more information about Go Wake Forest, visit bit.ly/GoWakeForest or email Long Range Planning Manager Brad West at bwest@wakeforestnc.gov. #TownofWakeForest #WakeForestNC #GoWakeForest #microtransit

Check your mailbox for a postcard on Go Wake Forest, our new on-demand transit pilot program and book your ride in just a few clicks! Join us for the “Go Wake Forest” Launch Event on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. in Wake Forest’s Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St. Thursday’s event will feature brief remarks by Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones and Tyrone Smith of Via, the Town’s transit partner, along with Go Wake Forest app demos, rides, and vehicle displays. For more information, including an interactive map of the Wake Forest Service Zone and a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit https://lnkd.in/eNrA6cKb or call Via customer service at 984-342-2319. #TownofWakeForest #WakeForestNC #GoWakeForest #microtransit

Join us for the final event in the 2024 Dementia Education Series on October 12 – Pathways to Wellness! The Northern Wake Senior Center and the Senior Information & Networking Group - Wake Forest (SING) are partnering to host a series of free classes, workshops, and other events over the next several months to raise awareness about aging, Alzheimer’s, and related dementias. These free events are scheduled from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Northern Wake Senior Center, and no registration is required. The 2024 series concludes with "Pathways to Wellness." Led by Northern Wake Senior center Director Jennie Griggs, this session will guide caregivers toward holistic well-being through a combination of personalized strategies and community support by exploring various pathways including physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and mindfulness. For more information about the 2024 Age & Dementia Education Series, visit https://lnkd.in/enm68WmG or contact Renaissance Centre Specialist Debra Horton at 919-435-9566 or dhorton@wakeforestnc.gov. #TownofWakeForest #WakeForestNC

The Town of Wake Forest and several local veterans’ organizations concluded this year’s series of monthly flag-raising ceremonies on Monday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m., in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza. The 58th Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony honored Homer Akin who served our nation in the US Army. Family members and friends of the Akin family participated in the ceremony, which included patriotic songs, special remarks, a memorial wreath laying, and the ceremonial flag-raising. Photographs and other remembrances of Akin were displayed in Centennial Plaza during the ceremony, then in the Town Hall lobby through the end of the month. As part of the October 7 service, the Wake Forest Fire Department Honor Guard raised the American flag and the US Army service flag in recognition of the military branch in which Akin served. Both flags will fly in Centennial Plaza throughout October. The American flag will then be presented to the Akin family at the next flag-raising ceremony on April 7, 2025. Presented by the Town of Wake Forest and several local veterans’ organizations to honor the sacrifices of deceased Wake Forest veterans and their families, memorial flag-raising ceremonies are scheduled in Centennial Plaza at 11 a.m. - typically on the first Monday of each month from April through October. This month’s service is on the second Monday due to the Independence Day holiday. The services are provided at no cost and intended solely to honor departed veterans and their families. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dUYf6XdP or contact Pete Lambert at 404-668-3985 or bflambert@mindspring.com. #TownofWakeForest #WakeForestNC #MemorialFlagRaisingCeremony

Our employees are our greatest asset and we are currently seeking qualified applicants to join our growing municipality. We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance and generous retirement benefits including Local Government Retirement System and 401k. Visit https://lnkd.in/gGfbqJV to view our open positions! #TownofWakeForest #WakeForestNC #Employment #EmploymentOpportunities

Join us TODAY, Monday, October 7 at 11 a.m. in Town Hall's Centennial Plaza for the 58th Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony!🇺🇸 For full details, visit bit.ly/wfflagraising. #TownofWakeForest #WakeForestNC #MemorialFlagRaisingCeremony

Don’t be THAT Dad! Make sure to note the NEW location for our Halloween Boo Bash – Downtown Wake Forest! 🎃 Join us on Saturday, October 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for this free, family-oriented festival featuring inflatables, food trucks, sponsor trick-or-treat, a photo BOOth and a variety of other ghostly games and activities. 🔗bit.ly/WFBooBash #TownofWakeForest #WakeForestNC #WFPRCR #BOObash #Halloween #DowntownWakeForest #HalloweenBooBash

It’s LAUNCH DAY!🎉 October 1 is here and that means Go Wake Forest, our new on-demand transit pilot program is LIVE! This new ridesharing transit service operates similarly to Uber and Lyft, connecting riders directly from their doorstep to anywhere in Wake Forest’s jurisdiction and Raleigh’s Wakefield neighborhood. Riders can schedule rides through the official Go Wake Forest smartphone app (search Go Wake Forest on app store or google play) or by calling 984-342-2319. Go Wake Forest will operate Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Fridays from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. It will not operate on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day. During the pilot phase of Go Wake Forest, Town officials will work to resolve any issues through rigorous testing and rider feedback. To offset any potential inconveniences, Wake Forest will offer the service to riders at no cost. For more information, including an interactive map of the Wake Forest Service Zone and a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit https://lnkd.in/eNrA6cKb or call Via customer service at 984-342-2319. #TownofWakeForest #WakeForestNC #GoWakeForest #microtransit

Save the date and join us for the 2024 Halloween Boo Bash sponsored by Capital Chevrolet!🎃👻 🗓️Saturday, October 19 ⏰ 11am – 2pm 📍 Downtown Wake Forest ➡️ bit.ly/WFBooBash #TownofWakeForest #WakeForestNC #WFPRCR #BOObash