Good morning, Wake Forest.

Wake Forest Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is accepting new or gently used coats and jackets through Saturday, Oct.

25 at its designated PRCR facilities during normal hours. Donated coats will be given to children and teens on Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. + Residents should drop off donations at the listed centers.

Education leaders and farmers are urging legislators to approve $2.5 million to keep the Farm to School program running after federal funds ended in March — a move they say will support local farms and school meals.

Tommy Wheeler of Tidewater Grain Company warned that the funding cut could harm the program and the local agriculture community.

Cheryl Bach of Holly Springs won a $1M lottery scratch-off ticket and will finally take the honeymoon she postponed for 31 years; she claimed her prize in Raleigh and chose a $600,000 lump sum payout that netted $430,514 after tax withholdings — she plans to use part of her winnings to pay bills.

Candlelight Concert - A Tribute to Adele

9 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Adele performed by the Lyricosa String Quartet under candlelight.

Florence Dore Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Nashville-born Florence Dore with her latest album 'Highways and Rocketships'.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Ticket prices vary — Experience Halloween classics performed by a live string quartet in a uniquely atmospheric setting.

Halloween Night with One After 919 - A Beatles Tribute

7:30 p.m. — Wake Forest Listening Room — Cost TBD — Celebrate Halloween with a tribute to The Beatles performed by local musicians.

Wake Forest Community Builders Event

6-8 p.m. — Lowes Foods of Capital Blvd — Free entry — Connect and share stories to build your community in Wake Forest.

Tribute to Fisherman’s Blues

7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Cost details not provided — Celebrate the iconic album Fisherman’s Blues by The Waterboys with a passionate full performance and beloved favorites.

Candlelight: 90s Unplugged

6:30-7:29 p.m. — The Historic Wakefield Barn — Check for ticket prices — Experience the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical tribute to the hits of the 90s.