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It’s Friday, Wake Forest! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: America’s most wanted suburb, Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings, and St. Jude Dream Home tickets + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Short commutes, real downtowns win: Wake Forest has been named MoveBuddha’s number one most in-demand suburb, as buyers chase more space near Raleigh. The buzz is shifting talk on inventory, prices, and time on market — see what’s driving demand.
Years of concern prompt action: After parents launched a petition, Wake Forest Elementary secured heating fixes. District leaders say the school’s boiler will be replaced, a project expected to take nearly a week — read the full story.
Giving meets grand design: Construction is underway on the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home in Rolesville’s Granite Falls neighborhood, near Wake Forest. The 2,900-square-foot, four-bedroom home’s $100 tickets will go on sale this spring — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Brighten your walls: The Cotton Company brings a legit art gallery to downtown with local makers, resident artists, and rotating pieces worth a second glance between Zooms. There’s handmade pottery, jewelry, and prints, plus other finds that make your place feel more you…without hijacking your weekend.
Backyard upgrade time: If your “deck” is a door to nowhere, Bellus Terra turns that spot into a legit hangout with custom design and quality materials that suit your home. Clean lines, sturdy builds, thoughtful details… fewer trips inside, more evenings outside.
Serious crab cravings: Backfins Crabhouse nails the classics with char-grilled oysters, Maryland crab soup, steamed blue crabs, and no-frills crab cake platters that hit just right. When dinner needs zero guesswork, expect steady, Old Bay comfort and plenty of buttery goodness, minus the fuss.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →
Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
Thinning hair? Don’t treat the wrong thing: When my ponytail started thinning, I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, sprays, etc.) and not one of them lasted. Turns out, most products target the strand, not the follicle… and that’s the whole problem. Once follicles go dormant, they need targeted help to come back. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn about my favorites here →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
💍 Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings @ The Historic Wakefield Barn | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – This candlelit concert puts The Lord of the Rings score on stage, a string quartet salute to the trilogy’s 25th anniversary. Think sweeping themes, soft glow, and zero orcs, just quality time. Dress comfy, hum quietly, and try not to call the program your precious.
🍳 Yard Sale and Community Breakfast @ Wake Forest United Methodist Church | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Nothing beats coffee, pancakes, and treasure hunting at Wake Forest UMC’s yard sale and community breakfast. Shop to fund youth 2026 Hurricane Helene recovery in Western North Carolina, or drop off garage clutter, and leave with a full belly, a find, and a cleaner conscience.
♻ Toy Trade and Kids Clothing Swap @ Forest Ridge Park | Saturday (3/14) at 9:30 AM – A free, no-selling swap of kids’ clothes and toys is popping up at Forest Ridge Park, bring items or just browse, there’s always plenty, and leftovers get donated. Give those 4Ts a second life, skip the broken puzzles, and avoid Facebook Marketplace drama.
🍖 2026 Butt Cookoff and Vendor Fair @ Bud’s Tavern (Youngsville) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – The Butt Cookoff is firing up Bud’s Tavern with ten BBQ teams, vendors, and Steele County Express keeping the beat. Bring fifteen bucks, an elastic waistband, and your appetite. You eat well, the community eats better, since proceeds support efforts to combat food insecurity.
🧶 Master the Classic Granny Square @ The Knotty Sheep | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – If your granny squares still look like parallelograms, come tune up your tension, spacing, joins, and color changes in this focused crochet session. Learn two different starts, read a chart without squinting, and finally get clean, square results. $50, register via the tickets link.
🎨 Stained Glass Workshop @ Wine & Design – Wake Forest | Saturday (3/14) at 6:30 PM – If your Pinterest board is judging you, come make actual stained glass at Wine & Design Wake Forest. You choose the design, learn to foil, assemble, and solder, and it’s BYOB beer or wine, snacks welcome. Only 10 seats per session, online reservations required.
🌈 Kids Paint St. Patty’s Party @ The White Street Market | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – If your fridge needs a fresh masterpiece, park the kids at this St. Patty’s paint party in Wake Forest. Ages 5–14 follow a guided, pre-sketched gnome, snag chocolate-coin goodie bags, and you get a free tealight, plus a $9 mini candle pour. $30 per child.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Wake Forest report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 59°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 2 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 3 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
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