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Wake Forest
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest Fire Department is offering the Knox Homebox Program that helps firefighters access home keys during emergencies & welfare checks. Homeowners can purchase a steel lock box for $227, which the department installs free of charge to provide timely and safe entry when every second counts. City of Wake Forest
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Small is All Productions will present 'Circle and Square' (for ages 2-5 and their caregivers) on Saturday, June 6 at the Renaissance Centre at 405 S. Brooks St with performances at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; tickets cost $5 for ages 6+ and $1 for ages 5 and under. City of Wake Forest
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest Police and Fire Departments are hosting Public Safety Day on Friday, Apr. 24, from 2-7 p.m. at Ashcroft Ace Hardware on Capital Blvd. The free, family-friendly event will feature vehicle displays, demonstrations, and booths on safety and prevention + local resources. City of Wake Forest
- ➤ Wake Forest Inspections Department hosts Building, Electrical and Deck Safety Month Kick-Off on Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town and Country Hardware (910 Gateway Commons Circle); hot dogs and information will be available along with a Popsicle Stick House contest with prizes. City of Wake Forest
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NC MedAssist brings its Mobile Free Pharmacy to Durham County & western Wake County this weekend. The event starts Friday, April 24 at The River Church in Durham from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and continues Saturday, April 25 at Poole Family YMCA in Garner with free, limited over-the-counter medicine for those 18 and older. ABC 11
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Jack the Radio + Van Meter Concert
6:45-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an evening of live music from local favorites Jack the Radio and Van Meter.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
6:30-7:29 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — $98+ — Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits in a unique candlelight setting.
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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More
9:00 – 9:59 PM — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Ticketed event — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring Vivaldi's masterpieces and more performed by the Lyricosa String Quartet.
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