Don't say I didn't warn you!  Things are in full swing (AGAIN) in Wake Forest and the trip into the fall and Holidays has begun!  This is going to be an exciting week full of activites for all ages!  Get out, explore and taste all that Wake Forest has to offer! 

For a little more indepth look into a few of the events don't miss these posts!

• Inagural Criterium Race - Historic Downtown Wake Forest - Sept 14, 2008
• Wake Forest Area Artist's Studio Tour - Sept 13-14 and Sept 20-21, 2008

From the Town of Wake Forest website:

Wake Forest United Methodist Church Fish Fry
Friday, September 12; 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wake Forest United Methodist Church, 905 S. Main St.
The men of the Wake Forest United Methodist Church are sponsoring a Fish Fry on Friday, September 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The plate will include filet of flounder, boiled potatoes, slaw and hush puppies. The cost is $8.00 per plate. Wake Forest United Methodist Church is located at 905 South Main Street - near the intersection of South Main St./US 1-A and the new NC 98 Bypass. Dine-In, Take-Out or Drive Thru is available. For more information, call (919) 556-2239.

Wake Forest Area Artists' Studio Tour Open House & Preview Party
Friday, September 12; 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunflower Studio & Gallery, 214 E. Jones Ave.
An Open House and Preview Party will be hosted by Sunflower Studio and Gallery, 214 East Jones Avenue, Wake Forest, on Friday, September 12 from 5 - 9 p.m. The public is invited to come view a sample piece of each artists' work and meet the artists while enjoying live music, wine and hors d'oeuvres. The preview party is being held in conjunction with the monthly 2nd Friday Art After Hours activities in downtown Wake Forest.

Art After Hours
Friday, September 12; 5:00 p.m.
Downtown Wake Forest
On the second Friday night of each month the streets of downtown Wake Forest come alive with food, merchants and music! Everyone is invited to come and experience the dining, art and retail merchants of downtown Wake Forest. Downtown businesses stay open until 9:00pm. You never know what treasure you may find!

Festival Friday
Friday, September 12; 6:00 p.m.
Festival Park, S. White Street
Festival Friday is scheduled to be held each Friday from June 6 through October 17 on the grounds of Festival Park. In case of rain, the festivities will move indoors. Admission is $3. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment. The point of Festival Friday is to provide a venue every Friday night for local teens to gather in a safe, fun environment and encourage local artists to show off their skills. Prizes will be awarded each week to select Festival Friday performers. Area residents are encouraged to bring your lounge chairs, blankets and enjoy. For more information, contact Elizabeth Johnson at ejohnson@medfaxxinc.com.

Wake Forest Farmers' Market
Saturday, September 13; 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Downtown Wake Forest - Municipal Parking Lot
The market offers fresh produce, pasture-raised beef, poultry and pork, free-range eggs, fresh and dried herbs, honey, jams and preserves, plus a whole lot more. The Farmers' Market is open Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until noon through November 22. For more information, visit www.wakeforestmarket.org.

Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday September 13; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NC National Guard Armory, 801 Stadium Dr., Durham, NC
The Family Readiness group of the HHC 30th STB National Guard unit is holding a Craft Fair at the Durham Armory located at 801 Stadium Dr, Durham NC, 27704. The event is free and open to the public with plenty of free parking available. There will be over 60 local artists and crafters selling jewelry, pottery, art glass, mosaics, baskets, candles, cards, wood working, sewing, and concessions. The 30th STB soldiers and their families are facing an upcoming separation and thank you for coming out and showing your support. For more information go to http://www.30frgcraftfair.com/.

Girl Scout Recruitment Event (For Wake Forest and Rolesville)
Saturday, September 13; 9:00 a.m. - Noon
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 520 W. Holding Avenue Wake Forest
Come experience, the fun, friendship, and adventure of Girl Scouting! The start of the school year is a perfect time to join a new Girl Scout troop. All girls ages 5-17 are invited. We are also always in need of adult volunteers to work with the girls. No Girl Scout experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun and be a positive role model for the girls! For additional information, please contact: Carol, Troop Organizer, wake13trooporganizer@yahoo.com or Suzanne at 919-693-8242.

Wake Forest Area Artists' Studio Tour
Saturday, September 13; 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 14; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Downtown Wake Forest
The Wake Forest Area Artists' Studio Tour invites the public into the homes and working studios of professional artists on September 13-14 and September 20-21. All studios are located within an approximate 7-mile radius of downtown Wake Forest and will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturdays and from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. This is a great opportunity to see the artists in their working environment and learn how a passion for the arts can become a lifetime career. The Wake Forest Area Artists' Studio Tour began in 1995 and has grown every year since. For a complete list of artists, bios, maps and more, visit www.ArtistsStudioTour.com. For more information, contact Lauri Arntsen at larntsen@mac.com or (919) 556-2147.

Wake Forest Bicycle Safety Fair
Sunday, September 14; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wake Forest Plaza, corner of Elm Avenue and Brooks Street                                                                               The Bicycle Safety Rodeo is designed to teach safe bicycle riding skills to children ages five to 10 and their parents. During the event, Cyclesafe.org staff, NC Highway Patrol Traffic Safety Information Division officers, and other adults with cycling experience will be working with children on safe riding techniques through an obstacle course that re-creates real-life situations. The course will help participants practice scanning for automobiles, develop correct riding techniques, offer intersection safety tips and teach children how to avoid road hazards such as tree limbs, pot holes, and rocks. On the day of the event, a parent or legal guardian will be required to sign a waiver for their child(ren) to participate. Children are encouraged to bring their own bicycles and helmets as free bicycle inspections will be offered at the start of the obstacle course. Loaner helmets and bicycles will also be available on a first-come/first-serve basis for use at the Rodeo. Participants and parents will learn how to fit helmets properly and opportunities will be provided throughout the day to earn a free helmet. Helmets that meet Consumer Product Safety Commission standards will also be on sale for $5. Sponsorships are available to cover the cost of helmets. Event planners will also set up several information booths and offer free giveaways and prizes for safe riders. In addition, Triangle Transit will provide a bus on-site and instruct participants how to load bikes securely onto the bike rack. Wake Forest area residents are also invited to visit the Wake Forest Bicycle Plan Workshop table to review maps of the proposed bicycle network, view photo renderings of future bicycle facilities, and learn about the implementation plan. To preview the draft Bicycle Plan prior to the workshop, please visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/planning_bike_plan.aspx. For more information, please visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/bikesafetyfair.aspx or contact Candace Davis at (919) 554-4895 or via email at cdavis@wakeforestnc.gov.

Where Does a Story Come From
Sunday, September 14; 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Storyteller's Book Store, 100 E. Roosevelt Ave.
Where Does A Story Come From? A Fiction Workshop by Alice Osborn - Author and editor. Location: The NEW  Storyteller's Book Store 100 E. Roosevelt Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587. The cost is $30. To register, call (919) 554-9146 to register. For more information, visit www.AliceOsborn.com.

Quarterly Meeting of the Wake Forest Historical Association - Forestville - The Community
Sunday, September 14; 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friendship Chapel Baptist Church
"Forestville: The Community" will be the topic for the September meeting of the Wake Forest Historical Association. Join a panel of five longtime residents -- Clara Webb, Barbara Branson, David Davis, Buddy Willis and Durward Matheny - and help them share memories of the community in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, September 14, at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church where there is abundant parking. There will be light refreshments. Community residents and association members are cordially invited, and you will be able to join the association.

Pepsi Punt Pass & Kick
Sunday, September 14; 4:00 p.m.
Flaherty Park, Field 2
The local round of the Pepsi Punt Pass & Kick competition will be held on Sunday, September 14, beginning at 4 p.m. at J.B. Flaherty Park, Field 2. Pre-registration is required by September 10. To download a registration form, click HERE. For more information, call (919) 554-6180.

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