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<p>WAKE FOREST &#x2014; The Wake Forest Woman&#x2019;s Club is celebrating its 60th anniversary of voluntary service to Wake Forest and its surrounding communities. </p> <p>In a press release, the club shared details about a number of recent community projects and efforts the club&#x2019;s members have participated in. </p> <p>The Wake Forest Woman&#x2019;s Club has been observing the three W&#x2019;s in combatting the pandemic by holding monthly club meetings via Zoom with occasional in-person projects during the current club year, from September 2020 to August 2021. </p> <p>The club&#x2019;s Volunteers in Action &#x201C;meet the challenges of the pandemic each day by engaging in established volunteer service programs, as well as new and innovative activities that enrich your community, its residents, and other charitable organizations,&#x201D; the release said. </p> <p>The Greater Federation of Women&#x2019;s Clubs, of which the Wake Forest Woman&#x2019;s Club is a part of, use projects known asthe five Community Service Programs to divide its volunteer service efforts. Club members can participate in any of the CSP opportunities: Education and Libraries, Health and Wellness, Environment, Civic Engagement and Outreach, and Arts and Culture. </p> <p>&#x201C;This is just a glimpse of how your Wake Forest Woman&#x2019;s Club is serving you, Wake Forest,&#x201D; the club said. &#x201C;We are proud to be a part of your community for 60 years. Thank you for being a great place to live!&#x201D;</p> <p>Here&#x2019;s what the Wake Forest Woman&#x2019;s Club said its CSPs have been up to: </p> <p><span class="_GGBlack-clc">Education and Libraries &#x2014;</span> Sam&#x2019;s Club of Wake Forest gave this CSP a $500 community grant, which the club used to buy STEM-related books for Family Promise. These science, technology, engineering and math sticker books will help the nonprofit with its mission of providing displaced families with shelter, food and education. </p> <p>The Wake Forest Woman&#x2019;s Club delivered 30 books to children, and plans to give Family Promise more books soon. </p> <p>&#x201C;Thank you to Sam&#x2019;s Club for their community spirit and generosity in assisting WFWC with this project,&#x201D; the club said. </p> <p>The CPS also donated $150 worth of books for middle school-aged children to the AventWest Children&#x2019;s Mentoring Program, which works with academically at-risk children and serves up to 70 children in their after school-tutoring program each year. </p> <p>The director of education for this program provided a wish list of suggested books to select. As many of the middle school students are Spanish speaking, these books are titles of special interest to them.</p> <p>Page 158 Books in Wake Forest helped the club research and find the books for Family Promise and AWCM. </p> <p><span class="_GGBlack-clc">Health and Wellness &#x2014;</span> Clubwomen donate recycled and upcycled items at the Wake Forest Community House parking lot each month for distribution to nonprofit organizations. </p> <p>The Health and Wellness CSP facilitated the club members&#x2019; donated recyclable items to benefit Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry (reusable egg cartons and plastic bags), Note in the Pocket (clothing of all types and in particular, like-new children&#x2019;s clothing), and Safe Space (gently used clothing, unopened hotel cosmetic sundries, and small appliances).</p> <p><span class="_GGBlack-clc">Environment &#x2014;</span> The Environment CSP&#x2019;s Soles4Souls shoe collection yielded 156 pounds of gently used shoes donated by clubwomen and shipped to Soles4Souls for their distribution to people in developing nations. </p> <p><span class="_GGBlack-clc">Civic Engagement and Outreach &#x2014;</span> This CSP&#x2019;s project, Free the Girls, resulted in 160 bras donated, all in good condition. Free the Girls is an international nonprofit that collaborates with other groups to assist survivors of sex trafficking. This program assists the survivors forge a path to freedom by learning skills to make a safe and sustainable income. </p> <p>The bra donations help provide survivors with inventory in their own businesses in their local marketplaces, the club said. </p> <p><span class="_GGBlack-clc">Arts and Culture &#x2014;</span> This CSP set out to fulfill the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Wake Forest&#x2019;s wish list of art supplies. </p> <p>The clubwomen shopped at Michaels in Wake Forest to purchase the art supplies within their CSP budget. </p> <p>&#x201C;A big Thank You to Michaels of Wake Forest who reached out, provided a merchandise discount to our club&#x2019;s purchase, and even donated additional art supplies including additional crafting paint and canvases,&#x201D; the club said, noting it paid $236.54 to complete the wish list! &#x201C;Thank you to Michaels for your assistance and to those at the Boys and Girls Club for the service you provide to our children.&#x201D;</p> <p>A new club project also began this year: Send a Smile. Club members are making cheerful and inspirational handmade cards for the residents at TransitionsLife Care of greater Raleigh. So far, 575 handmade cards have been delivered, and the club hopes to soon reach its 600 goal.  </p> <p>&#x201C;These greetings will bring a smile to the residents at the facility with both fun and beautiful designs,&#x201D; the club said. &#x201C;Clubwomen feel a special connection to these residents while creating this worthwhile project and look to continuing the project annually.&#x201D;</p>

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<p>WAKE FOREST &mdash; The recommended 2021-22 budget is an attempt to return to pre-COVID-19 conditions for Wake Forest, officials said.</p>
<p>The $91 million budget was presented to the board of commissioners Tuesday and allows for going back to in-person programming, according to Wake Forest Manager Kip Padgett.</p>
<p>The property tax rate will remain 49 cents per $100 of valuation. This is based on an estimated tax base inside the town limits of $6.8 billion in Wake County and $145 million in Franklin County and a collection rate of 98.5%, Padgett said.</p>
<p>The recommended tax rate for the Downtown Municipal Service District stays at 14 cents per $100 of property tax valuation.</p>
<p>The residential solid waste fee is recommended to stay at $21 per month while the vehicle fee is expected to stay at $25.</p>
<p>The budget recommends 10 new full-time positions, mostly in the police department. One of the new positions is a town attorney, who will work for the town. Currently, the town contracts with Eric Vernon for attorney services. Vernon will continue as town attorney until the town hires a full-time attorney. Padgett said he hopes to have someone in that position around October-December.</p>
<p>The budget also recommends hiring a safety coordinator to assist the town&rsquo;s risk manager.</p>
<p>Other proposed positions include two telecommunications shift supervisors to handle a 24% increase in emergency call volume since 2018, four community resource officers, a detective and a victim advocate at the police department.</p>
<p>The capital funding plan is $5.3 million, which Padgett called &ldquo;aggressive.&rdquo; The largest single item will be a $586,500 fire engine to replace Engine 1, Padgett said. Other capital items include police cars and sidewalk construction. The budget recommends $1.2 million in appropriated fund balance to purchase one-time items, including equipment in the Public Works department.</p>
<p>The budget also recommends a return to in-person programming, including events at the Renaissance Center. The traditional Six Sundays in the Spring will be held in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022, Padgett said. Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-off is also in its planning stages and will be held in November.</p>
<p>The recommended budget is available online at https://bit.ly/3eYLogK. Hard copies are also available at town hall, 301 Brooks St.</p>
<p>The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing May 18. It is expected to approve a budget at its June 15 meeting.</p>

No tax increase, 10 new jobs in Wake Forest budget proposal

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<h5><strong>Preservation Month Scavenger Hunt</strong></h5>
<p>Throughout May, Wake Forest residents are invited to participate in the Preservation Month Scavenger Hunt.</p>
<p>Ten pictures of local Wake Forest historic features are highlighted on the town website. Everyone who takes pictures of themselves in front of all 10 historic features and uploads the photos through the online form will be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card to Lumpy&rsquo;s Ice Cream.</p>
<p>For complete Scavenger Hunt rules, visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://bit.ly/WFPreservationMonth">http://bit.ly/WFPreservationMonth</a></span>. </p>
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<h5><strong>Tree of the Year</strong></h5>
<p>Voting is now open for the Wake Forest 2021 Tree of the Year award. Residents can visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://bit.ly/WFTreeofYear">http://bit.ly/WFTreeofYear</a></span> and vote for their favorite tree.</p>
<p>Ten local trees were selected as finalists for this year&rsquo;s award. The tree that receives the most votes by 2 p.m., Friday, May 7, will be announced the winner.</p>
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<h5><strong>Vaccination clinic</strong></h5>
<p>Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be offered at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church and Olive Branch Baptist Church in Wake Forest.</p>
<p>Knightdale Pharmacy will administer 100 first doses of the Moderna vaccine at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 326 E. Juniper Ave., on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.</p>
<p>Appointments are required and available on a first come, first served basis for anyone 18 and over. To register, visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://forms.gle/B7vEwDCkPuRDtWDC7">https://forms.gle/B7vEwDCkPuRDtWDC7</a></span>. </p>
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<h5><strong>Mother&rsquo;s Day Art Sale</strong></h5>
<p>The Northern Wake Senior Center is hosting its inaugural Mother&rsquo;s Day art sale May 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artwork from local artists will be showcased in the parking lot, 235 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest.</p>
<p>For more information, visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.Facebook.com/RFSSeniorCenters">http://www.Facebook.com/RFSSeniorCenters</a></span>. </p>
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<h5><strong>Community grants</strong></h5>
<p>The board of advisors of the Wake County Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits serving needs in Wake County. Only organizations with budgets under $500,000 are eligible to apply. Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000.</p>
<p>Applications are available at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://nccommunityfoundation.org">http://nccommunityfoundation.org</a></span> and are due May 11 at noon.</p>
<p>For more information, contact Kelly Lee, NCCF program officer, at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:klee@nccommunityfoundation.org">klee@nccommunityfoundation.org</a></span> or 252-557-0749.</p>
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<h5><strong>&lsquo;Adventures with Old Houses&rsquo;</strong></h5>
<p>&ldquo;Adventures with Old Houses&rdquo; on Tuesday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m., will feature Wake Forest Historical Museum Director Ed Morris and a few long-time residents of the Wake Forest Local Historic District sharing stories about historic home ownership.</p>
<p>The public is invited to attend the Zoom webinar online or by phone. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://bit.ly/WFPreservationMonth">http://bit.ly/WFPreservationMonth</a></span>. </p>
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<h5><strong>Job fair</strong></h5>
<p>The N.C. Department of Public Safety&rsquo;s Juvenile Justice section is holding a job fair at the Dillon Juvenile Detention Center in Butner on Tuesday, May 11.</p>
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<h5><strong>Walk-thru art exhibit</strong></h5>
<p>The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre and the Wake Forest Guild of Artists will host the &ldquo;All Things Bright &amp; Beautiful &mdash; New Beginnings&rdquo; walk-thru art exhibit on Thursday, May 13, from 4-7 p.m.</p>
<p>Over 20 artists will display works in a variety of mediums and styles, including acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings, sculpture, jewelry, glasswork, encaustic, woodworking and mixed media. The event is free and open to the public.</p>
<p>Anyone interested in attending will be required to sign up for a 20-minute time slot at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.wakeforestrencen.org/event/all-things-bright-beautiful-new-beginnings">http://www.wakeforestrencen.org/event/all-things-bright-beautiful-new-beginnings</a></span>.&nbsp; There is a limit of 10 participants per time slot.</p>
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<h5><strong>Golf tournament</strong></h5>
<p>The Rolesville Chamber of Comerce is holding a golf tournament on Friday, May 14. Register by May 3 at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.rolesvillechamber.org">http://www.rolesvillechamber.org</a></span>. Contact <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:info@rolesvillechamber.org">info@rolesvillechamber.org</a></span> for more information.</p>
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<h5><strong>Treasures of the Earth show</strong></h5>
<p>The annual spring Treasures of the Earth gem, mineral and jewelry show will be May 14-16 at the Kerr Scott Building of the N.C. State Fairgrounds, 1-25 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh.</p>
<p>Friday&rsquo;s show will be noon to 6 p.m. while the show will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.</p>
<p>Admission is $6. Kids 16 and younger are free.</p>
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<h5><strong>Rolesville fall athletics</strong></h5>
<p>Registration for the town of Rolesville&rsquo;s fall athletics is now open for residents and opens May 10 for nonresidents. Sports offered are baseball, softball and soccer.</p>
<p>Register by May 20 at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://secure.rec1.com/NC/town-of-rolesville/catalog">https://secure.rec1.com/NC/town-of-rolesville/catalog</a></span>. </p>
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<h5><strong>Franklin Fair</strong></h5>
<p>The Franklin County Arts Council is hosting its first community yard sale fundraising event, Franklin Fair. Individuals, local businesses and artists can rent spaces to display and sell items. Proceeds from rentals will benefit the Arts Council and aid in producing summer programming.</p>
<p>Franklin Fair will take place on Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot of Capital Auto Auction, 2380 Long Mill Road, Youngsville.</p>
<p>For more details, including how to sign up and volunteer opportunities, visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://fcacarts.org">http://fcacarts.org</a></span> find the Franklin County Arts Council on Facebook.</p>
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<h5><strong>&lsquo;Story Map of the Northeast Community&rsquo;</strong></h5>
<p>&ldquo;The Story Map of the Northeast Community in Wake Forest&rdquo; on Tuesday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m., will offer an introduction and overview of this important preservation project and feature a discussion with Senior Planner (Historic Preservation) Michelle Michael, and University of Georgia MLA Candidate Chris Robey.</p>
<p>The public is invited to attend the Zoom webinar online or by phone. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://bit.ly/WFPreservationMonth">http://bit.ly/WFPreservationMonth</a></span>. </p>
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<h5><strong>National Senior Health and Fitness Day</strong></h5>
<p>The Northern and Eastern Wake senior centers will participate in National Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 26 with virtual demonstrations in the morning, parking lot educational events and park activities in both Wake Forest and Wendell.</p>
<p>Older adults can participate from home or in-person outdoor in tai chi, yoga, line dancing and Walk with Ease classes.</p>
<p>For more information, visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.Facebook.com/RFSSeniorCenters">http://www.Facebook.com/RFSSeniorCenters</a></span>. </p>
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<h5><strong>&lsquo;Science in the Summer&rsquo;</strong></h5>
<p>The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation &amp; Cultural Resources Department is partnering with GSK and the UNC Morehead Planetarium &amp; Science Center to offer &ldquo;Science in the Summer&rdquo; for rising second through eighth graders. The theme for the 2021 series is &ldquo;Be an Engineer.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The free program will be offered at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., according to the following schedule:</p>
<p><span class="_GGBlack-clc">Level 1 &mdash;</span> 2nd and 3rd graders; Monday-Friday, July 19-23; 9 a.m.-noon.</p>
<p><span class="_GGBlack-clc">Level 2 &mdash;</span> 4th and 5th graders; Monday-Friday, July 19-23; 1-4 pm.</p>
<p><span class="_GGBlack-clc">Level 3 &mdash;</span> 6th-8th graders; Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 3-5; 9 a.m.-noon.</p>
<p>Registration is required at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://bit.ly/WFScienceinSummer">http://bit.ly/WFScienceinSummer</a></span> by 5 p.m. Friday, May 28, and applications may be emailed to Recreation Specialist Garrett Bryant at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:gbryant@wakeforestnc.gov">gbryant@wakeforestnc.gov</a></span> or delivered/mailed to the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., Wake Forest, NC 27587.</p>
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<h5><strong>Mammography discounts</strong></h5>
<p>Cardinal Points Imaging of the Carolinas extended its offer of breast screening specials for uninsured women, who may qualify for 2D mammograms for $129 and 3D mammograms for $179.</p>
<p>Request an appointment at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://cardinalpointsimaging.com">http://cardinalpointsimaging.com</a></span> or 919-877-5400.</p>
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<h5><strong>Mustache May</strong></h5>
<p>Several members of the Wake Forest Police Department are raising money for N.C. Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics by participating in &ldquo;Mustache May.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Throughout the month of May, participating officers and staff will encourage community members to donate to Special Olympics. Each participant has a fundraising goal of at least $50, and several will grow a mustache to show support.</p>
<p>To view participant photos or to donate, visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://bit.ly/WFPDMustacheMay">http://bit.ly/WFPDMustacheMay</a></span> or contact Cpl. J. McArthur at 919-554-6150 or <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:jmcarthur@wakeforestnc.gov">jmcarthur@wakeforestnc.gov</a></span>. </p>
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<h5><strong>Church softball registration</strong></h5>
<p>The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation &amp; Cultural Resources Department will accept team registrations for church co-rec adult softball throughout May. Online registration will be available at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://bit.ly/PRCRAdultAthletics">http://bit.ly/PRCRAdultAthletics</a></span>. The entry fee is $550 per team, and participants must be 18 or older.</p>
<p>Games will begin in mid-June and be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.</p>
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<h5><strong>Law Enforcement Torch Run</strong></h5>
<p>The Zebulon Police Department is raising funds for the Special Olympics North Carolina by selling T-shirts and beach towels.</p>
<p>The items are available at the police station, 1001 N. Arendell Ave., Zebulon. To place an order, contact Lt. Dixon or officers Pulley or Dobson at 919-823-1827.</p>
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<h5><strong>Camp KIDDS</strong></h5>
<p>The Rolesville Police Department is accepting registrations for its free summer camp. Camp KIDDS is for children aged 1-13 and will be offered for two weeks: June 14-18 and July 12-16.</p>
<p>For details, call 919-556-7226. Register at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/TownofRolesville/_2021CampKIDDS">https://www.cognitoforms.com/TownofRolesville/_2021CampKIDDS</a></span>.</p>
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<h5><strong>Wendell Farmer&rsquo;s Market</strong></h5>
<p>Wendell Farmer&rsquo;s Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon until Oct. 2 at Campen Street and Main Street in Wendell.</p>
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<h5><strong>Zebulon Farm Fresh Market</strong></h5>
<p>The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market&rsquo;s will be held from 4-7 p.m. every third Wednesday through October and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through August.</p>
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<h5><strong>Kitahata Cup Golf Tournament</strong></h5>
<p>The Zebulon Boys &amp; Girls Club is holding its 20th annual Charity Kitahata Cup Golf Tournament on June 4 at Zebulon Country Club, 2424 Pearces Road, Zebulon.</p>
<p>To register or learning about sponsorship, visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://wakebgc.akaraisin.com/ui/golf">https://wakebgc.akaraisin.com/ui/golf</a></span> or contact</p>
<p>John Hanlon at 919-637-5663 or Derek Pruitt at 919-270-4034.</p>
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<h5><strong>Super Duper Duck Splash</strong></h5>
<p>Adopt your ducks now for Wakefield Rotary Club&rsquo;s third annual Super Duper Duck Splash on Saturday, July 24.</p>
<p>Watch your ducks race (or float) to the finish line for a chance to win cash and other prizes totaling more than $3,000. Sponsorships are available.</p>
<p>Visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.duckrace.com/WakeForest">http://www.duckrace.com/WakeForest</a></span> to adopt a duck for $5.</p>
<p>The Super Duper Duck Splash is an annual fundraiser that benefits youth nonprofit initiatives in our community, including Note in the Pocket, Wake Forest Boys &amp; Girls Club and at-risk youth programs at the Kerr Family YMCA and NC Football Club Youth.</p>
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<h5><strong>Wake Forest Fire Department centennial celebration</strong></h5>
<p>The Wake Forest Fire Department, founded in 1921, will kick off a year-long centennial celebration on Aug. 4.</p>
<p>WFFD is inviting residents and businesses to participate in the commemoration by sharing photos, documents, stories, equipment and other memorabilia at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/fire/centennial-celebration">http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/fire/centennial-celebration</a></span>. </p>
<p>For more information, contact Capt. Ben Davis at 919-556-1966 or <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:bdavis@wakeforestnc.gov">bdavis@wakeforestnc.gov</a></span>. </p>
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<h5><strong>&lsquo;County Lines: A Literary Journal&rsquo;</strong></h5>
<p>The Franklin County Writers&rsquo; Guild is accepting submissions for its annual literary journal</p>
<p>&ldquo;County Lines: A Literary Journal.&rdquo; Submissions of one-time rights to poetry, short or flash fiction, essays, creative nonfiction and illustrations or photographs will be considered.&nbsp;Writers and artists of all ages, and worldwide, are encouraged to enter before the deadline of August 15. There is no fee.</p>
<p>Send each submission separately to <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:CountyLinesLiteraryJournal@gmail.com">CountyLinesLiteraryJournal@gmail.com</a></span>. </p>
<p>Those who have work accepted for publication will receive one complimentary copy.</p>
<p>Submitted items must adhere to the guidelines. Visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://fcacarts.org">http://fcacarts.org</a></span> to learn more.</p>
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<h5><strong>Community Response Grant</strong></h5>
<p>Triangle North Healthcare Foundation has announced the launch of a Community Response Grant Fund, available to nonprofit, local government, and educational organizations, serving the counties of Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren. Funds will go to relief and response programs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants up to $20,000 are available.</p>
<p>Applications are accepted continuously through Sept. 1 and will be reviewed and awarded quarterly. For more information or to apply, visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.tnhfoundation.org">http://www.tnhfoundation.org</a></span>. </p>
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<h5><strong>Monday Message</strong></h5>
<p>The Eastern Wake Senior Center has launched Monday Message, a collaboration between businesses, government and Wendell&rsquo;s community.</p>
<p>Every Monday at 3:30 p.m. on the Northern and Eastern Wake Facebook page, Braxton Honeycutt from Wendell will host a local celebrity business or civic association visitor to a live interview at the Wendell Senior Center.</p>

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