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SUMMARY:Youth Girls NFL Flag Football Registration Opens in Wake Forest
DESCRIPTION:The Wake Forest Parks\, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will begin accepting Youth Girls NFL Flag Football applications on Friday\, May 1\, 2026\, for girls ages 11–18. \nRegistration Schedule\n\nMay 1–7: In-town Wake Forest residents only\nMay 8–31: Wake Forest residents & out-of-town residents\nJune 1–8: Late registration (includes a $15 late fee)\n\nHow to Register\nOnline registration is available via Team Sideline at https://bit.ly/TeamSidelineWF. In-person registrations are accepted at the Joyner Park Community Center\, 701 Harris Road\, Wake Forest\, NC. \nFees\n\n$60 for Wake Forest residents\n$100 for non-Wake Forest residents\n\nAge Divisions & Eligibility\nTwo age divisions are offered: 11–13 and 14–18. A participant’s eligibility is determined by her age on Sept. 1\, 2026. A birth certificate is required for new participants. \nSeason Schedule\nTeam placement and practices begin in June\, with games played from early-July through mid-September. \nVolunteer Coaches Needed\nVolunteer coaches are needed for the season. For more information\, contact Athletics Program Coordinator Erica Shingleton at 919-435-9457 or eshingleton@wakeforestnc.gov. \nRead the full announcement: Youth Girls NFL Flag Football Registration Opens in Wake Forest May 1 on Wake Forest Matters.
URL:https://wakeforestmatters.com/event/youth-girls-nfl-flag-football-registration-wake-forest-2026/
LOCATION:Joyner Park\, 701 Harris Road\, Wake Forest\, NC\, 27587\, United States
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SUMMARY:WFHE Week 1: Places – Share Your Knowledge of Wake Forest History
DESCRIPTION:Share your story of places that matter to you and the history of Wake Forest on the Wake Forest Public History Exchange (WFHE). Are you aware of a historic building or place of interest that has an important story to tell in Wake Forest? Add the information to the map at https://bit.ly/WFHistoryExchange \nEveryone who participates during Week 1 will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card to White Story Cafe. All entries will also be included for the final grand prize drawings of two $50 gift cards to Strike and Barrel. \nFor more information\, visit https://bit.ly/HistoricPreservationMonthWF or email Michelle Michael at mmichael@wakeforestnc.gov.
URL:https://wakeforestmatters.com/event/wfhe-week-1-places-share-your-knowledge-of-wake-forest-history/
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SUMMARY:Traffic Alert – East Perry Avenue Lane Closure
DESCRIPTION:WAKE FOREST\, NC – Starting today (Monday\, May 4)\, and continuing through Friday\, May 8\, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. each day\, Lions Construction\, Inc.\, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of East Perry Avenue from North White Street to North Taylor Street. The temporary lane closure is necessary to allow crews to safely connect water and sewer lines. \n\n\n\nSignage and flaggers will be in place managing traffic flow and safely directing motorists through the work area. Delays are expected\, so motorists may wish to avoid the area and take an alternate route. \n\n\n\nThe Town of Wake Forest is sharing this information as a courtesy. For more information\, email Lions Construction at nicolae@lionsconstructionsinc.com.
URL:https://wakeforestmatters.com/event/traffic-alert-east-perry-avenue-lane-closure/
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SUMMARY:2026 Wake Forest Road Resurfacing Project
DESCRIPTION:WAKE FOREST\, NC – Beginning today (Monday\, May 4) and continuing daily from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. through the end of May\, Browe Construction\, a subcontractor of Sunrock Industries\, LLC\, is completing concrete work on the 2026 Wake Forest Road Resurfacing Project in the Thornrose\, Moss Creek & Austin Creek neighborhoods. \n\n\n\nBeginning Tuesday\, May 5\, and continuing daily from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. through mid-May\, Sunrock Industries\, LLC\, will perform pavement mill and overlay work in the Waters Edge\, Fairlake & Crenshaw neighborhoods. \n\n\n\nThe 2026 Road Resurfacing Project is a 2022 Wake Forest Bond Referendum initiative. For more information\, including an interactive map of all targeted streets and roadways\, visit The Town of Wake Forest’s Resurfacing Project webpage or contact Senior Civil Engineer Jesse Jones at 919-435-9446 or jljones@wakeforestnc.gov.
URL:https://wakeforestmatters.com/event/2026-wake-forest-road-resurfacing-project/
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SUMMARY:May Month of Fitness
DESCRIPTION:The Wake Forest Parks\, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department offers a free fitness series throughout May. All classes are free\, open to area residents of all ages\, and require no registration. Classes meet 6:30–7:30 p.m. at the E. Carroll Joyner Park Amphitheater\, 701 Harris Road. \nMondays – Women’s Self Defense\nInstructors from Quest Martial Arts will teach participants a variety of techniques to avoid danger and defend themselves if necessary. Sessions focus on practical\, instinctive methods to get you out of harm’s way.\nMay 4 | May 11 | May 18\nNo class on Memorial Day – May 25 \nTuesdays – Cynergy Fit\nCynergy Fit is an Outdoor Bootcamp Community in Wake Forest. Personal Trainer Cyndie Daniel will motivate\, challenge\, and train participants to be stronger\, faster\, and better than the day before. Workouts are for all fitness levels and integrate strength\, cardio\, and intensity. Bring a mat and water.\nMay 5 | May 12 | May 19 | May 26 \nWednesdays – Yoga\nJana\, of Unwined on White\, will introduce different styles of yoga in a lighthearted and grounded way. Expect poses that build balance\, strength\, and flexibility\, and connect breath to movement — finishing in savasana at beautiful Joyner Park. All experience levels welcome. Bring a mat or beach towel and water.\nMay 6 | May 13 | May 20 | May 27 \nThursdays – Zumba\nCome dance and workout. Zumba is a fitness program that combines cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Bring water.\nMay 7 | May 14 | May 21 | May 28 \nIn the event of rain or other inclement weather\, class will be canceled. \nFor more information\, visit the Town of Wake Forest May Month of Fitness page or contact Special Events Specialist Suja Jacob at 919-435-9558 or sjacob@wakeforestnc.gov.
URL:https://wakeforestmatters.com/event/may-month-of-fitness-cynergy-fit/
LOCATION:Joyner Park\, 701 Harris Road\, Wake Forest\, NC\, 27587\, United States
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SUMMARY:Traffic Alert – Wait Avenue/NC 98 Lane Closure
DESCRIPTION:WAKE FOREST\, NC – Beginning Tuesday\, May 5\, and continuing through Friday\, May 8\, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily\, Fred Smith Company\, a contractor working at the future site of Wake Forest Fire Station #6\, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic a portion of Wait Avenue/NC 98 in the vicinity of Middlegame Way/Bowling Forest. The temporary lane closure is necessary to allow crews to install a water line. \n\n\n\nSignage and flaggers will be in place to manage traffic flow and safely direct motorists through the work areas. Delays are expected\, so motorists may wish to avoid these areas and take an alternate route. \n\n\n\nThe Town of Wake Forest is sharing this information as a courtesy. For more information\, email David Lawson at dlawson@fredsmithcompany.net. \n\n\n\nThe Town of Wake Forest offers an interactive map that gives residents a user-friendly and convenient way to view local road closures and restrictions. Available at https://bit.ly/WFTrafficMap\, the Traffic Alerts Map allows visitors to point and click on current road and lane closures throughout Wake Forest. Motorists are encouraged to use the information to help plan their route and move safely through work areas.
URL:https://wakeforestmatters.com/event/traffic-alert-wait-avenue-nc-98-lane-closure/
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SUMMARY:Wake Forest National Day of Prayer 2026
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: The 12 Noon Flagpole Gathering at Wake Forest Town Hall has been canceled due to forecasted inclement weather. The SEBTS morning breakfast will still take place as planned. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, May 7\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n📍 Morning Breakfast: Ledford Student Center\, SEBTS\, 113 N Wingate St\, Wake Forest\, NC 27587\n📍 Noon Gathering: Wake Forest Town Hall Flagpole\, 301 S Brooks St\, Wake Forest\, NC 27587\n💵 Cost: Free \nJoin us for the Wake Forest Day of Prayer 2026 on Thursday\, May 7th. This annual community event is a chance to gather in faith and lift up our neighbors\, schools\, hospitals\, first responders\, and local leaders in prayer. Also\, it is completely free and open to everyone. \n7:00 AM — Wake Forest Day of Prayer Breakfast at SEBTS\nFirst\, the morning begins with a Prayer Breakfast at the Ledford Student Center\, on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS)\, 113 N Wingate St\, Wake Forest\, NC 27587. However\, registration is required in advance. You can register online at SEBTS.edu before the event. The breakfast is a time for fellowship\, reflection\, and prayer over a morning meal. Plan to arrive a few minutes early to find your seat and connect with fellow community members. \n12:00 Noon — Community Gathering at Town Hall\nNext\, at noon\, the community gathers at the Flagpole in front of Wake Forest Town Hall\, 301 S Brooks St\, Wake Forest\, NC 27587. Additionally\, no registration is needed for this portion of the event. You are welcome to attend either the morning breakfast\, the noon gathering\, or both. The noon gathering is an outdoor\, public prayer service open to all residents and visitors. Together\, participants pray for the unity\, safety\, and well-being of our community and beyond. \nEveryone Is Welcome\nThe Wake Forest National Day of Prayer 2026 is free and open to all. Furthermore\, it is a non-denominational event that welcomes people of all backgrounds and faiths. Finally\, come ready to connect with neighbors\, share in community spirit\, and celebrate the power of prayer in our town. No prior registration is needed for the noon gathering — just show up and join in.
URL:https://wakeforestmatters.com/event/wake-forest-national-day-of-prayer/
LOCATION:Wake Forest Town Hall Flagpole\, 301 S Brooks St\, Wake Forest\, NC\, 27587\, United States
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SUMMARY:May Month of Fitness: Zumba
DESCRIPTION:Part of the May Month of Fitness series hosted by the Wake Forest Parks\, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department. Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music. \nFree and open to area residents of all ages. No registration required. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring water. \nFor more information\, visit https://bit.ly/WFMayMonthofFitness or contact Special Events Specialist Suja Jacob at 919-435-9558 or sjacob@wakeforestnc.gov.
URL:https://wakeforestmatters.com/event/may-month-of-fitness-zumba/
LOCATION:Joyner Park\, 701 Harris Road\, Wake Forest\, NC\, 27587\, United States
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