Downtown Wake Forest will be alive Friday night, Nov. 13, with a special Art After Hours to mark the beginning of the holiday season. See the article in this week’s issue for all the special events in the shops and studios.
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            The Wake Forest Farmers’ Market will offer seasonal vegetables, meats, crafts, and baked goods from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, in the depot parking lot on South White Street.   
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            The Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club will hold a Holiday Craft Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the club on Wingate Street. Hand crafters are encouraged to submit their applications, and the club members are also making holiday crafts for sale.      
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            The Wake Forest Town Board will hold a short business meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. At the close of the meeting, the three board members re-elected on Nov. 3 will be sworn in for their new terms, and a reception with refreshments will follow.
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            On Thursday, Nov. 19, the Friends of Wake Forest Library will present a program about reading therapy dogs. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Northern Regional Center next door to the library.
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            Under the Oaks will hold its Annual Christmas Open House the weekend of Nov. 21 and 22, giving people a chance to buy unique gifts of pottery, plants and more. The shop is at 2033 Wait Ave., and the hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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            The fourth annual Gobbler’s Run will be held at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, to benefit the Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club. See article in this issue for more information.
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            The Lighting of Wake Forest will take place Friday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the depot parking lot along South White Street.
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            The Centennial Community Christmas Gala will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, at The Sutherland. The $25 tickets are on sale now at town hall and the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce and are also available on line.
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            The Wake Forest Christmas Parade will step out at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, on South White Street in the historic downtown.
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            The Virginia Tull Music and Art Series sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Church will present The American Youth Harp Ensemble Sunday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. in a holiday concert by candlelight. The 12-member ensemble is the country’s leading youth harp group.
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            Light up the night with First Light on Dec. 31. The second year of this event should prove to be bigger and, it is sincerely hoped, warmer.