Good morning, Wake Forest.

Journeymen Triangle is the June Triangle NC Cares Award winner for mentoring young men ages 13-19 and modeling healthy masculinity—helping guide their emotional growth.

The monthly award, given since 2019 to local nonprofits making a strong impact, recognizes the group's community contributions.

Raleigh Water will reduce traffic to one lane along South Main Street between West Sycamore Avenue and Vernon Avenue today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews replace a galvanized water service on the 500 block — drivers should plan alternative routes due to expected delays.

State leaders are preparing for the hurricane season as clean-up continues from Hurricane Helene — Gov. Josh Stein said federal cuts have weakened NOAA and FEMA and that new state funding and improved response plans are planned.

Director William Ray described better equipment placement and route reviews to help communities during storms.

Adeem the Artist

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the poetic storytelling of Adeem, a seventh-generation Carolinian singer-songwriter.

Couldn't Be Happiers

7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket info TBD — Enjoy an engaging performance from a lively folk-rock/Americana duo.

Fairy Hair Sparkle Session

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Frabjous Catfe — Cost to be determined — Add some shimmer to your hair with Fairy Hair while enjoying coffee and cuddling with kitties.

Wake Forest Elite Rockstar Connect Networking Event

7-9 p.m. — Buffalo Brothers Restaurant and Bar — Free entry — Connect with local professionals in an engaging networking atmosphere.

Vegan Suede Purse Wood Burning Workshop

11 AM – 1 PM — MK Creative Arts Studio — Refunds available — Unleash your creativity with wood burning on vegan suede and make your very own handbag and makeup bag.

Salsa Saturday With Live Bands

7-10 p.m. — Casa Cubana — Free entry — Enjoy live salsa music while dining at Casa Cubana with a vibrant atmosphere.