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Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Wake Forest. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host two ribbon cuttings on May 8 to open Dunn Creek Greenway Phases 3 and 4 at 9 a.m. near Flaherty Park Playground, and Miller Park at 11 a.m. behind Town Hall — both events include remarks by Mayor Ben Clapsaddle. City of Wake Forest
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Wake Forest invites residents to share local history via the Wake Forest History Exchange to win gift cards to local restaurants during Historic Preservation Month. The contest opens May 3 with weekly themes focusing on places, people, events & stories. City of Wake Forest
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Wake Forest Fire Department offers American Heart Association CPR Certification classes at the Center for Active Aging (235 E. Holding Ave.) at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 and Saturday, June 20 with limited seats for four-hour and seven-hour sessions costing $35; enrollment is for Wake Forest residents. City of Wake Forest
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The German national team will base its operations at Wake Forest University, hosting public training sessions and events to boost World Cup excitement this summer. Fans have a chance to see top-level play and experience international soccer up close. ABC 11
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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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Seth Walker Live Performance
7-10:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets required — Experience the captivating melodies of a top Americana artist in an intimate setting.
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It's a Love Thang with Eric Roberson
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. — The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre For the Arts — Ticket details not specified — Celebrate love through live music in honor of our beloved parents.
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