919 ›› COMMUNITY North Raleigh’s Kidz Celebrate Offers Art Events for Children — and Adults North Raleigh’s Kidz Celebrate plans a variety of events in December and January. Among the unique offerings in December: • Paint & Sip Art Class, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 5 and Thursday, Dec. 19: A night of wine, friends and painting. Enjoy music and delicious hors d’oeuvres while creating a masterpiece. Bring a favorite beverage; art materials and smock provided ($30 per person). • Paint Along Art Class, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 21: A fun painting class for parents and kids. All ages. Materials provided.
get creative at Santa’s all-inclusive gingerbread workshop. Participants build their own gingerbread house or village, enjoy games, eat a healthy lunch, and also receive a picture with Santa ($20 for members; $25 for non-members).
• Kidz Night Out, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14: This youth slumber party gives parents a break and features the movie “Polar Express”. Participants also enjoy a craft activity, watch Hocus Pocus while snuggling in their sleeping bags and receive a healthy snack.
January’s offerings include: • Paint & Sip Art Class, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 9 and Thursday, Jan. 23: More opportunity for wine, friends and painting. Bring a beverage; art materials and smock provided ($30 per person).
• Gingerbread Party, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14: Children can
Carriage Rides, Santa Highlight Downtown Wake Forest Event Residents are invited to join the Wake Forest Downtown shops, restaurants and other businesses for a special day on Saturday, Dec. 7, to celebrate the spirit of the season. The event – which begins at 10 a.m. – includes free horse and carriage rides, visits and pictures with Santa, live entertainment, and a variety of other special activities. For more information, contact Lisa Newhouse at 919-435-9415 or lisa@ wakeforestdowntown.com.
• Paint Along Art Class, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Saturday, Jan. 11 and Saturday, Jan 18: A fun painting class for parents and kids. All ages. Materials provided. • Kidz Night Out, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18: Another youth slumber party featuring a movie, a craft activity, a healthy snack and more. Kidz Celebrate is located at 6801 Falls of Neuse Road. For more information, call 919-645-9799 or visit www.KidzCelebrate.com.
New Bay Leaf Fire Station 1 Completed On Six Forks Road Wake County officials opened the new Bay Leaf Fire Station 1 at 11713 Six Forks Road in October. The new two-story 16,400 sq. ft. facility – which cost $3.4 million – includes four truck storage bays, sleeping and training space for 70 personnel and administrative offices. Bay Leaf Fire Department serves more than 23,000 people across a 36-mile area in North Wake County from three stations – and is led by Chief Tim Pope. For more information, visit www.bayleaffire.com.
Senior Center’s Winter Craft Fair Dec. 2-6 Northern Wake Senior Center’s Winter Craft Fair and Ceramic Sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 2-6 at 235 East Holding Ave. in Wake Forest. All items on sale are handcrafted by members of the center and from the community, and include quilting, knitting, crochet, jewelry, ornaments, baby blankets, sewing items, seasonal items, and more – plus, this year, a large assortment of ceramic and pottery is included. For more information, call 919-554-4111 or visit www.resourcesforseniors.com.
Short Takes Gov. Pat McCrory named three Wake County Public School System teachers to his new teachers advisory committee, including Wakefield High English teacher Carol Wicker. The 24-member committee of teachers will advise the governor on improving student outcomes, compensating teachers and recognizing innovative schools, as well
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as other education matters…Samveg Desai, the son of Arpan and Trupti Desai and a student at Wakefield High, attended the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar recently. The seminars for high school sophomores bring students in contact with community leaders to discuss current issues… Bell Partners of Greensboro, NC, recently acquired The Woodlands at Wakefield Plantation apartments. The 360-unit complex was previously owned by The www.919Magazine.com
Altman Companies of Boca Raton, FL…Wakefield High’s Darian Mack, a University of Kentucky recruit, and Gabby Benda, a Marquette University recruit, received Honorable Mention honors on the Under Armour/American Volleyball Coaches Association All American team…Michael Dexter Cooley was recognized by the North Carolina Association for Athletic Educators as High School Athletic Director of the Year in November… December 2013 | January 2014