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Good morning, W.Y.R. neighbors!
Twenty-five years since September 11, and all three of our towns are marking it in their own way. Wake Forest opens the final Friday Night on White of the season with a commemoration ceremony before Liquid Pleasure takes the stage; Rolesville runs its Runs to Remember 5K at exactly 8:46 Saturday morning and follows it with an Honor and Remembrance ceremony at the elementary school; and Bud’s Tavern in Youngsville hosts a 65-mile police-escorted Ride for Freedom for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation with bands on the patio all day. Sunday, the Concerts in the Park series closes out at Joyner Park with The Band Next Door. Downtown Raleigh is in full Hopscotch mode Thursday through Saturday if you want the big-festival version of the weekend.
In today’s edition of The WYRe:
Friday Night on White closes its season with a 9/11 commemoration and Liquid Pleasure
Rolesville Runs to Remember at 8:46 AM Saturday, then the ceremony at Rolesville Elementary
Youngsville’s Saturday: Ride for Freedom at Bud’s, an art festival at Grace Haven, and a Red Light Party at Burnt Barrel
Weather for the week, sports, and more!
Let's get to it.
— Dave & Egle
THE DIGEST
🎸 Friday Night on White Season Finale: 9/11 Commemoration + Liquid Pleasure 📍 South White Street, Downtown Wake Forest | Friday, September 11 | 6 to 9 PM | FREE
The last Friday Night on White of 2026 lands on the 25th anniversary of September 11, and the Town is opening the night with a commemoration ceremony: Mayor Clapsaddle, the Wake Forest Honor Guard, “America the Beautiful” by Angela DiPaolo and Will Woltz, and the national anthem by Mayia Warren. Then Liquid Pleasure, the Triangle’s longest-running party band, plays the street out for the season.
🏃 Rolesville Runs to Remember + 9/11 Honor & Remembrance Ceremony 📍 Redford Place Park, 121 Redford Place Dr (race) and Rolesville Elementary, 307 S Main St (ceremony) | Saturday, September 12 | 5K 8:46 AM, 1-mile walk 9:03 AM, ceremony 10 AM to 1 PM | FREE
Rolesville times its remembrance to the minute. After a moment of silence, the Runs to Remember 5K starts at 8:46 AM, when the North Tower was struck, and the 1 Mile Walk for Heroes steps off at 9:03, when the South Tower was hit. Registration closed on the 6th, so if you didn’t sign up, come cheer along the route, then head to Rolesville Elementary for the Honor and Remembrance Ceremony from 10 to 1. It’s open to everyone, and first responders are encouraged to come in uniform.
🏍️ Saturday in Youngsville: Ride for Freedom, Art at Grace Haven, and a Red Light Party 📍 Bud’s Tavern, 823 Youngsville Blvd; Grace Haven, 726 Hicks Rd; Burnt Barrel, 135 W Main St | Saturday, September 12 | 10 AM to 11 PM | Mostly FREE, $40 for the Burnt Barrel party
Youngsville stacks a full Saturday. Start at Grace Haven Baptist Fellowship’s annual Art Festival from 10 to 3 on Hicks Road. At Bud’s, the Ride for Freedom benefits the Tunnel to Towers Foundation: registration 11 to 1, kickstands up at 1:30 for a 65-mile police-escorted ride, with Tripwire and Towers Ride playing the patio from noon to 3, plus food, drinks, vendors, and raffles. Don’t ride? Come for the send-off and the music, then stick around because Soul Sauce plays Bud’s from 8 to 11 that night.
And if wine is more your speed, Burnt Barrel hosts an Orin Swift Red Light Party from 7 to 11: tastings with the Orin Swift reps and heavy appetizers, $40, 21 and up.
🎶 Concerts in the Park Finale: The Band Next Door 📍 E. Carroll Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest | Sunday, September 13 | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | FREE
The second and final Concert in the Park of the year brings The Band Next Door, the Raleigh six-piece cover band that won WRAL’s Best Local Band in 2025, to the amphitheater by the pecan grove. Bring chairs or a blanket, a picnic if you want, or hit the trucks: JDub’s PoBoys, Charlie’s Kabobs, Butcher’s Market, YoYo FroYo, and Little House Lattes are scheduled. Leashed pets are welcome; no alcohol.
🎤 Hopscotch Music Festival 📍 Downtown Raleigh: City Plaza, Moore Square, and the club venues | Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 12 | Evenings, plus free day parties | 3-day pass $179, single-day passes available
Raleigh’s biggest music weekend is back with 102 acts across City Plaza, Moore Square, Kings, Lincoln Theatre, Nash Hall, Neptunes, Slims, and The Pour House. Dexter and the Moonrocks, Cory Wong, King Princess, Soccer Mommy, Duckwrth, and Momma headline the outdoor stages, and the free Hopscotch day party series runs at bars around downtown all weekend if you’d rather sample it without a pass. If a festival crowd isn’t your thing, the Carolina Circus Festival at Downtown Cary Park is free Saturday from 3:30 to 9:30 PM with aerial acts, acrobatics, fire, and LED shows.
📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING
Thursday, September 10th
Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Ln, Wake Forest | 9:15-9:45 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Senior Center Without Walls | Rolesville Community Center, 514 Southtown Circle | 10 AM-2 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 10:15-10:45 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Baby Storytime | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 11:15-11:45 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
STEM Build Lego Club | Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest | 12-4 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
K-2nd Adventures: Let’s Be Lazy! | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 4:30-5:30 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
K-5th Adventures: NC Children’s Book Award Brain Break | Wake Forest Community Library, 400 E Holding Ave | 4:30-5:15 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Food Truck: Rescue Dogs & Catering | White Street Brewing Co., 218 S White St, Wake Forest | 5-8 PM | Get More Info Here
Almost Fall Bouquet Bar with Garden Wondertales & Back Forty Flower Farm | Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market store, Cobblestone Village, Rolesville | 5:30-7:30 PM | Get More Info Here
Guided Inner Child Meditation | The Y’Ville Well, 119 W Main St, Youngsville | 6-7 PM | $20 | Get More Info Here
The Gnome Knows Trivia: Star Trek Night with Page 158 Books | Norse Brewing Company, 214 S White St, Wake Forest (lower level) | 6:30-8:30 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Craft Night | Page 158 Books, 415 S Brooks St, Wake Forest | 7-9 PM | RSVP | Get More Info Here
Not Rocket Science Trivia | Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Dr, North Raleigh | 7-8:30 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Trivia | Heyday Brewing, 5401 North, 5301 Tin Roof Way | 7-8:30 PM | Get More Info Here
Retro Rewind Music Bingo | White Street Brewing Co., 218 S White St, Wake Forest | 7-9 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Karaoke Night ($10 pizzas) | Owl’s Roost Brewery, 20 N Main St, Franklinton | 7-9 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Winebrary Scaries Book Club: “The Unknown” | The Winebrary at hOMe Yoga, 6440 Rogers Rd, Rolesville | 8-9:45 PM | Get More Info Here
Friday, September 11th
Chamber Coffee Club | The Loading Dock, Wake Forest | 8-9 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Preschool Open Play (ages 1-5) | Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest | 8 AM-4 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Bible Story Time | Village Church, 410 Southtown Circle, Rolesville | 10 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Ribbon Cutting: D1 Training Wake Forest | 920 Timberline View Dr, Suite 108, Wake Forest | 12-1 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Friday Night on White Season Finale: 9/11 Commemoration + Liquid Pleasure | South White St, Downtown Wake Forest | 6-9 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Steak Dinner Friday (ribeye, baked potato, salad) | Bud’s Tavern, 823 Youngsville Blvd, Youngsville | 7-10 PM | $20 | Get More Info Here
Saturday, September 12th
Adult Open Basketball (35+) | Joyner Park Community Center, Wake Forest | 8:15-11:30 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Rolesville Runs to Remember 5K + 1 Mile Walk for Heroes | Redford Place Park, 121 Redford Place Dr, Rolesville | 5K 8:46 AM, walk 9:03 AM | Registration closed, spectators welcome | Get More Info Here
Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market | Cobblestone Village, 108 S Main St, Rolesville | 9 AM-1 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Crochet & Conversation (16+) | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 9:30-11:30 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Community Celebration of the Arts: “Tangled Tales” by Grey Seal Puppets at 11, slime bar, artist mini market, caricatures | Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks St | 10 AM-2 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
9/11 Honor & Remembrance Ceremony | Rolesville Elementary School, 307 S Main St, Rolesville | 10 AM-1 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Grace Haven Annual Art Festival | Grace Haven Baptist Fellowship, 726 Hicks Rd, Youngsville | 10 AM-3 PM | Get More Info Here
Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 10:15-10:45 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
ABC Craft & Learn | Youngsville Branch Library, 218 US-1A S | 10:30-11:15 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Calvin Jones House Tours (self-guided 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, guided tour 2 PM) | Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N Main St | 10:30 AM-3:30 PM | Register on Eventbrite | Get More Info Here
Family Story: Letter S | Wake Forest Community Library, 400 E Holding Ave | 11-11:30 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Storytime | Page 158 Books, 415 S Brooks St, Wake Forest | 11 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Ride for Freedom (registration 11-1, kickstands up 1:30, 65-mile police-escorted ride for Tunnel to Towers) | Bud’s Tavern, 823 Youngsville Blvd, Youngsville | 11 AM-1:30 PM | Get More Info Here
The Dessert Social: A Seasonal Fundraiser for Afterschool Spoon Foundation | E. Carroll Joyner Park, Wake Forest | 12-4 PM | Ticketed | Get More Info Here
Paint & Sip Class | Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Rd, Wake Forest | 1-3 PM | Ticketed | Get More Info Here
Beginners Wheel Throwing: First Spin | The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest | 1 PM | Ticketed | Get More Info Here
Lifelong Gardening with NC Extension Master Gardeners | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 2-3:30 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
STEAM Free Play Saturdays | Youngsville Branch Library, 218 US-1A S | 2-3 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Financial Education Series: Creating Your Estate Plan | Joyner Park Community Center, Walker Room, Wake Forest | 2-3:30 PM | FREE, register | Get More Info Here
Carolina Circus Festival (aerial, acrobatics, fire, and LED shows) | Downtown Cary Park, Cary | 3:30-9:30 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Food Trucks: Salt and Pepper, The Tasty Turkey-Que | White Street Brewing Co., 218 S White St, Wake Forest | Afternoon and evening | Get More Info Here
Murder Mystery Night | Norse Brewing Company, 214 S White St, Wake Forest | 6-8:30 PM | Ticketed | Get More Info Here
Orin Swift Red Light Party (tastings, heavy apps, 21+) | Burnt Barrel, 135 W Main St, Youngsville | 7-11 PM | $40 | Get More Info Here
Karaoke Night | Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Dr, North Raleigh | 8-11 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Sunday, September 13th
Energy Flow Sundays: QiGong + Energy Medicine | The Y’Ville Well, 119 W Main St, Youngsville | 11:30 AM-12:45 PM | $25 | Get More Info Here
Youngsville Farmers Market (30+ vendors, live music) | Yacht Club Beverage House, Youngsville | 12-3 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Oyster Pop-Up with Mera Brothers Oysters | Artisan Beer & Cheese, 110-A Bluestone Xing Rd, Rolesville | 1 PM until sold out | Pay per oyster | Get More Info Here
Cateland Classic Cruise (classic car cruise-in) | Ronnie White’s Main Street Service Station, Youngsville | 1-4 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Brushes & Bubbly: Autumn Bouquet | Norse Brewing Company, 214 S White St, Wake Forest | 1-4 PM | Ticketed | Get More Info Here
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange | Wake Forest Community Library, 400 E Holding Ave | 2-3 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
The Blood Connection Blood Drive | Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Rd, Wake Forest | 2-6 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Stained Glass Night Light Workshop (18+) | Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks St | 2-5 PM | Ticketed | Get More Info Here
Mahjong & Wine | Unwined on White, Wake Forest | 3-5 PM | Ticketed | Get More Info Here
Sound Healing with Marnie & David (ages 15+) | The Y’Ville Well, 119 W Main St, Youngsville | 4-5 PM | $35 | Get More Info Here
Concerts in the Park Finale: The Band Next Door | Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest | 5:30-7:30 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Winebrary Book & Supper Club: “The Recipe Box” (bring a dish inspired by the book) | The Winebrary at hOMe Yoga, 6440 Rogers Rd, Rolesville | 6 PM | Get More Info Here
Monday, September 14th
Preschool Open Play (ages 1-5) | Joyner Park Community Center, Wake Forest | 8 AM-4 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Baby Storytime | Wake Forest Community Library, 400 E Holding Ave | 9:30-9:50 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Bilingual Stories and Craft | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 10-10:30 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Senior Center Without Walls | Rolesville Community Center, 514 Southtown Circle | 10 AM-2 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Mah Jongg (Seniors Without Walls) | Rolesville Community Center, 514 Southtown Circle | 10 AM-12 PM and 1:30-3:30 PM | FREE, register | Get More Info Here
Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony honoring Grady Macon | Centennial Plaza, Town Hall, 301 S Brooks St, Wake Forest | 11 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Family Story: Hispanic Heritage Month | Wake Forest Community Library | 11-11:30 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Day Book Club | Page 158 Books, 415 S Brooks St, Wake Forest | 11 AM-12 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
A Stitch in Time | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 4-6 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Teen: Build a Brushbot | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 5:30-6:30 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
The Book Was Better Book Club | Page 158 Books, 415 S Brooks St, Wake Forest | 6-7 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Wake Forest Pride Queer Book Club | Page 158 Books, 415 S Brooks St, Wake Forest | 6-7 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Plant Bingo & Swap Night | Norse Brewing Company, 214 S White St, Wake Forest | 6:30-8:30 PM | $1 per card | Get More Info Here
Nerds Night Out (tabletop and gaming) | White Street Brewing Co., 218 S White St, Wake Forest | Evening | FREE | Get More Info Here
Hammered Trivia | Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Rd, Wake Forest | 7-9 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Tuesday, September 15th
Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 9:15-9:45 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 10:15-10:45 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Family Storytime (ages 0-5) | Youngsville Branch Library, 218 US-1A S | 10:30-11:15 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Poetry Club: Postcard Poetry Fest Kick-Off Party | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 11 AM-12:30 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Storytime | Page 158 Books, 415 S Brooks St, Wake Forest | 11 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Preschool Storytime | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 11:15-11:45 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Tuesday Tech Lunch (Triangle Web Freelancers) | Norse Brewing Company, 214 S White St, Wake Forest | 12 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
STEM Build Lego Club | Joyner Park Community Center, Wake Forest | 12-3:30 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
National Voter Registration Day | Youngsville Branch Library, 218 US-1A S | 3-6 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
K-5 Adventures: Hispanic Heritage Month / NC Children’s Book Award | Wake Forest Community Library | 3:30-4:15 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Afternoon Adventures (K-5 STEAM) | Youngsville Branch Library, 218 US-1A S | 4-5 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
3rd-5th Adventures: Let’s Have a Stress Ball! | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 4:30-5:30 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Food Truck: Snacks on the Go | White Street Brewing Co., 218 S White St, Wake Forest | Evening | Get More Info Here
Board of Commissioners: Public Hearing on the 2027-32 Capital Improvements Plan | Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S Brooks St | 6 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Checkmate! Drop-In Chess | Wake Forest Community Library | 6:30-8 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
White Street Running Club (3 or 5 miles, all paces) | White Street Brewing Co., 218 S White St, Wake Forest | 7 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Music Bingo | Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Rd, Wake Forest | 7-9 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Jeopardy Bar League | Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Dr, North Raleigh | 7-9 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Wednesday, September 16th
Preschool Open Play (ages 1-5) | Joyner Park Community Center, Wake Forest | 8 AM-4 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 9:15-9:45 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Toddler Storytime | Wake Forest Community Library | 9:30-10 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Senior Center Without Walls | Rolesville Community Center, 514 Southtown Circle | 10 AM-2 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 10:15-10:45 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
LAUNCH Networking kickoff (small business owners, with Foxtrot Print) | Workspace Provision Co., 14101 Capital Blvd, Youngsville | 10:30 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Family Story: Hispanic Heritage Month | Wake Forest Community Library | 11-11:30 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Historical Fiction Book Club | Page 158 Books, 415 S Brooks St, Wake Forest | 11 AM-12 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Baby Storytime | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 11:15-11:45 AM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Wine Flight Wednesdays | Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Rd, Wake Forest | 3-10 PM | $20 | Get More Info Here
Chesstlemania | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 4:30-5:15 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Food Truck: Rescue Dogs & Catering | White Street Brewing Co., 218 S White St, Wake Forest | 5-8 PM | Get More Info Here
Run Club | Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Rd, Wake Forest | 6-8 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Zumba | Rolesville Community Center, 514 Southtown Circle | 6:30-7:30 PM | Drop-in fee | Get More Info Here
Wed. Cookbook Club: “Bodega Bakes” by Paola Velez | Northeast Regional Library, Wake Forest | 6:30-7:30 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
Womb & Sacral Chakra Meditation | The Y’Ville Well, 119 W Main St, Youngsville | 6:30-7:30 PM | $30 | Get More Info Here
College Application Essay: How to Stand Out | Joyner Park Community Center, Walker Room, Wake Forest | 6:30-7:30 PM | FREE, register | Get More Info Here
Live Trivia | White Street Brewing Co., 218 S White St, Wake Forest | 8-9 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here
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☀️ WEATHER
Thursday
93 🌡️ 72 | ☀️
Friday
93 🌡️ 70 | 🌧️
Saturday
88 🌡️ 70 | 🌧️
Sunday
88 🌡️ 70 | 🌤️
Monday
91 🌡️ 69 | ☀️
Tuesday
91 🌡️ 70 | 🌤️
Wednesday
84 🌡️ 60 | 🌤️
Forecast captured on the Wednesday before this newsletter edition. The weather around here changes fast, so double‑check closer to the day before finalizing plans.
🏈 SPORTS 🏈
Pick Your Friday Night: Cougars at Home, Wolfpack Under the Lights
Friday is a rare double-header for Wake Forest football fans. The Cougars (1-2) host Wakefield at Trentini Stadium at 7, coming off a 14-7 loss at Millbrook, and this is the most winnable game on the local slate: Heritage already beat this same Wakefield team 30-28 in August. The Huskies (1-2) have a tougher road trip, at Walter M. Williams in Burlington at 7, after back-to-back shutout losses. Rolesville has the week off and returns home September 18 against Corinth Holders for the conference opener.
Meanwhile, NC State opens its home schedule the same Friday night against Richmond at Carter-Finley, 7 PM on ESPNU, badly needing a clean game after the 34-8 flop at Virginia. Saturday, UNC (1-0) hosts East Tennessee State at noon on ACC Network in its home opener, and Duke (1-0) travels to Illinois at 3:30 on FS1.
Sunday, the Panthers open at home against the Bears at 1 on FOX. Friday’s forecast has storms possible in the evening, so bring the poncho to the bleachers either way.
🏈 Wake Forest Cougars vs Wakefield | Trentini Stadium, Wake Forest HS | Fri, Sep 11 | 7 PM | Get More Info Here
🏈 Heritage Huskies at Walter M. Williams | Williams High School, Burlington | Fri, Sep 11 | 7 PM | Get More Info Here
🏈 NC State vs Richmond (home opener) | Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh | Fri, Sep 11 | 7 PM on ESPNU | Get More Info Here
🏈 Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears (home opener) | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte | Sun, Sep 13 | 1 PM on FOX | Get More Info Here
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