Good morning, Wake Forest.

The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, which serves over 30 counties, says cuts to SNAP and other federal programs will worsen food insecurity as rising prices add pressure.

President and CEO Amy Beros warned that when the cuts take effect next year, donations and state funding may not fill the gap — the impact could be dire for many children, disabled, and elderly people.

Wake County Public Schools is preparing for the new school year in late August while emphasizing student safety and safe storage as state law enforcement report that more youths have access to unsecured firearms—local efforts include the RAVE mobile app and educational campaigns from retailers.

The Town of Wake Forest will close the northbound section of North Main Street/US 1A from East Walnut Avenue to East Juniper Avenue Friday, Aug.

15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.—the work is for tree removal.

A. Lee Edwards Live Performance

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets available — Experience a musical rebirth from a seasoned artist with 30 years of music history.

Seaglass Terrarium Craft Class

4-6 p.m. — MK Creative Arts Studio — Cost info not provided — Create your own seaglass terrarium in a fun crafting class for beach lovers and botanists.

Halcyon Listening Room - Album Release & Soundbath

7-9 p.m. — MK Creative Arts Studio — Experience a meditative sound journey with composer Julian Hartwell and sound healer Kirk Jones.

Ash Taylor Listening Room Show

7 PM – 1 AM — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Ash Taylor in an intimate listening session with a down-to-earth performer.

Wake Forest Comic-Con 2025

10:00-11:30 a.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Free entry — Discover a vibrant showcase of comics, anime, toys, and collectibles from over 30 vendors.

The Bat-Signal Suncatcher Workshop

6-8 p.m. — MK Creative Arts Studio — Ages 10+ — Create your own glowing Bat-Signal suncatcher in this artistic workshop.