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. There will be music by several school groups, Santa will arrive in a carriage, and shops and restaurants will be open.
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                A Walk Through Bethlehem, the Wake Forest Presbyterian Church’s live nativity, will be held each night from Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 13. Call 556-7777 for details.
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                The Wake Forest Farmers’ Market Holiday Market will be held in the parking lot and inside the Masonic Lodge on East Wait Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. You will find eggs, honey, seasonal items, crafts, meats and more.
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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 Urban Forestry Advisory Board will meet Monday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in the planning cottage on Brooks Street.
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                The Wake Forest Greenways Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 a.m. at The Forks Cafeteria.
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                The Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission will meet Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the planning cottage on Brooks Street.
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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 American Legion Post 187 will hold its monthly Pancake Breakfast Sunday, Dec. 13, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the post on East Holding Avenue. Large families pay no more than $20.
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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.