Good morning, Wake Forest.

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is collecting gently used coats and jackets until Oct.

25 as part of its annual Warm Your Hearts with Coats Drive. Donated items will be given to children and teens in need on Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center.

Today, thousands will gather at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir at 1020 Aviation Pkwy in Morrisville to celebrate Diwali, where community members will pray for blessings and offer traditional food.

Organizers say everyone is welcome to learn about the holiday’s meaning—uniting the community and ushering in fresh beginnings.

Alumni and community members are split over the $141M renovation of the historic Ligon school—Superintendent Robert Taylor said the selected architect will hold public discussions to decide next steps.

A board meeting on October 14th raised concerns about preserving the school's legacy while plans for modernizing it remain uncertain.

Starting Nov. 9, GoTriangle will take over the Wake Forest-Raleigh Express service from GoRaleigh and run hourly weekday trips from 6 a.m.—8 p.m. with added stops along South Main Street at Walmart and Aldi so riders can travel between Wake Forest, Raleigh Union Station, and Triangle Town Center.

Cleveland High School football player Krisjon Clark collapsed during Friday night’s game against Southeast Raleigh and was quickly treated with compressions and a shock from an AED.

Doctors called his recovery a walking miracle—he was sent home Saturday and now hopes to play Division I college football.

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.

Sam Robbins Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets available — Experience the soulful melodies of a Nashville singer-songwriter inspired by classic 70's music.

An Entire Evening with John Wesley Harding

8 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating performance by the acclaimed singer-songwriter and author with an impressive musical legacy.