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There’s Still Time to Register for the WFPD Golf Tournament for Kids

September 26, 2011 1 Comment

The Wake Forest Police Department is inviting area amateur golfers to participate in the 16th annual Tournament for the Kids on Monday, Oct. 3. The event kicks off with a shotgun start at 12:00 noon at Brevofield Golf Links, 13601 Camp Kanata Road, Wake Forest. The field is limited to the first 32 paid teams, [...]

One Firefighter’s Reason: ‘Why I Ran the Tunnel To Towers in Wake Forest’

September 24, 2011 Comments Off

People participate in causes and fund-raisers for many different reasons. The same is true for the people who ran in the Tunnel to Towers 5K in Wake Forest. The fun run and walk was the local affiliate of the race in New York City that honors Stephen Siller’s run in full gear through the Brooklyn [...]

Wake Forest Resident Commits Two Years to Samaria Mission

September 20, 2011 Comments Off

A few weeks ago, @hannahanderson tweeted that she was willing to share about her work in South Africa. Curious, we sent her a few questions and in turn learned more about this incredible program of which she is a part. She has committed to serve two years in the Samaria Mission (SM), which is [...]

The Magnificent Mile Race

September 17, 2011 Comments Off

The Magnificent Mile Race will be run to support the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation (SPF). The SPF’s primary purpose is to to fund research into the causes, therapies and cures for the upper motor neuron disorders hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) and primary lateral sclerosis (PLS). It also exists to raise awareness of their devastating effects. Some 92% [...]

Hold Off On That Fill Up Till Tomorrow

September 16, 2011 Comments Off

Running on empty? Can it wait until tomorrow? The Living Word Family Church of Wake Forest is hosting a filler-up-athon at Cruizers on Capital at the Lowe’s Foods plaza. Gasoline will be 50 cents off the regular price from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17th (or when the money runs out). So, bring [...]

Tunnel to Towers WF 5K’s Silent Tribute

September 10, 2011 Comments Off

The Tunnel to Towers Wake Forest 5K Run/Walk included a contingent of firefighters who ran in full turnout gear. The race is a fund-raiser and a tribute to the 343 firefighters who perished in the World Trade Center in Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001. Timothy J. LavalleeTimothy J. Lavallee lives in Wake Forest. He is [...]

“Check-in” at Walgreens to Donate Flu Shots

September 8, 2011 Comments Off

Just a few clicks and save someone else from flu. This is pretty cool. Ever hear of Foursquare? It’s a free app for smartphones that allows users to “check-in” to various places around the globe. Some people use it for the game aspect to collect points, badges, and to be named “Mayor” of a place. [...]

Chef’s Challenge Features Wake Forest M.C.

September 1, 2011 1 Comment

We don’t know what they will be preparing, but we know that Frank Ferlo, the chef from Snickers’ favorite restaurant, The Big Easy will be competing with Elise Johnson (Cooking with Elise) to benefit the Meals on Wheels program of Wake County, and Wake Forest’s very own Mark Roberts will be the master of ceremonies. [...]

Third Annual 5K Buddy Run

August 30, 2011 Comments Off

Presented by Carolina Pediatric Dentistry, the Third Annual Buddy Run takes place on the evening of Friday, September 16. The 3rd Buddy Run and food drive will bring friends and neighbors together to feed children in our community! This year the race will feature a 3.1-mile run through Heritage Wake Forest (mostly on a greenway), [...]

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk Needs Boots

August 23, 2011 1 Comment

Running in boots is not recommended, but anyone with firefighter boots can lend a pair to silent tribute during the Tunnel to Towers Wake Forest 5K. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Wake Forest Fire Department is collecting the boots — used, borrowed, or new — to line the finish line with 343 pairs of boots [...]