Good morning, Wake Forest.

Wake Forest Community Library will host the Magnolia Klezmer Band Sunday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. where the performance includes klezmer music and a taste of Jewish cuisine for Jewish American Heritage Month, and the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host a free online Esports gaming tournament on May 17 with registration open until May 14. The town will also offer free Historic Preservation Month walking tours on May 6, 13, and 16 in various historic areas — one tour is already full while the others highlight local neighborhoods.

Over the weekend, six siblings who grew up in Florida gathered in Wake Forest for a family reunion that brought together 24 relatives from Massachusetts, Florida, Texas and North Carolina— the event reinforced close bonds and showcased the local attractions available in the area.

The Town of Wake Forest will host a free Bicycle Safety Fair on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Hall’s Brooks Street parking lot at 301 S.

Brooks St.—the event will teach safe biking skills to children ages five to 14 and their parents while offering bike inspections and free accessories.

The 43rd annual Meet in the Street will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Wake Forest—featuring over 100 artisan booths along with music, crafts and food presented by Allison Caudle with Southern Lux Living and coordinated by the Wake Forest Area Chamber.

Paul Tine has been named the new NC DMV commissioner and will start on May 6, facing long wait times, staffing shortages, and system issues at DMV offices.

His appointment comes as customers prepare for the Real ID deadline on May 7 & the agency plans urgent improvements.

A GoFundMe is set up to help Sgt. Kevin Murray’s wife, Danielle, who was diagnosed with breast cancer and faces high medical bills.

The Wake Forest Police Department will host a Benefit Bar-B-Que on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fire Station #1, 420 Elm Ave, selling $15 BBQ plates & accepting cash & check donations to cover her treatment costs.

An Evening with Alma Russ

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Check for ticket prices — Experience stirring melodies with Alma Russ' unique blend of country, folk, and Appalachian music.

Jim Lauderdale Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening with the Americana music legend Jim Lauderdale showcasing his latest album.