🌳Rubber Ducks in Rolesville???

Good morning, W.Y.R. neighbors! It’s Thursday, and we’re already looking to the weekend. If you’re a fan of weekend events, live music, and sports (we heard you, Matt and Josh), you’re going to like this one.

In today’s edition of The WYRe:

Let's get to it.

— Dave & Egle

Josh & Carrie Love Filming Weddings (And It Shows!)

Timeless, Natural, Heirloom Films

Meet the local husband and wife team behind Covert Films. They get genuinely excited about your big day, and it comes through in every film they create. After 200+ weddings, they're still thrilled to capture each couple's unique story.

They're not just standing behind cameras during your ceremony. They're silently cheering when you nail your vows and grinning when they catch those perfect candid moments. Their natural, timeless style means your film will look amazing years from now, not dated like yesterday's trends.

Since they handle both photography and videography, you get one beautiful story without managing multiple vendors. They provide every couple with an optional pre-marriage session here in Wake Forest so you feel totally comfortable on your wedding day.

Want to work with people who are as excited about your wedding as you are? Check out CovertOpFilms.com and mention The WYRe sent you! You might end up with two new friends who happen to create incredible films.

Here's your chance to leave a lasting legacy in Wake Forest. The town is creating a new park around the historic Ailey Young House, our oldest African American landmark, and they want your input on both the design and the name.

This isn't just another municipal meeting. It's an opportunity to shape how Wake Forest honors its heritage while creating meaningful green space for future generations. Drop by this evening (June 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.) to review concept plans and influence something that will define our town's character for decades.

More info on the Town of Wake Forest’s website

The North Carolina Autism Hockey League kicks off its 4th Annual Charity Hockey Tournament tomorrow, Friday, June 27^th, at Polar Ice (inside The Factory) in Wake Forest. Take a break from this unrelenting heat and cool off with a cause.

This three-day event is filled with great hockey, big-hearted competition, and a powerful mission: to raise awareness and funds for children on the autism spectrum.

FREE Admission
Where: Polar Ice (inside The Factory in Wake Forest)
When: Friday - Sunday, June 27 - 29, 2-7 PM
Giveaways, vendors, raffles, and more
Sensory-friendly zones for all families
Funds raised go toward sensory tools, classroom upgrades, and communication devices for non-verbal children.

You can learn more at https://ncahl.com/

Get your duck calls ready!

The Rolesville Chamber of Commerce is “releasing” some rubber ducks around Rolesville starting June 28th until August 3rd. As you check out Downtown Rolesville, if you see a duck, Rolesville Chamber of Commerce is encouraging “hunters” to post pictures with the duck on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtags #rolesvillechamber and #rolesvillechamberduckhunt2025.

Check in with the business hiding the duck and there might just be something in it for you…

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🍴 Teriyaki Madness off of Capital Blvd. in Wake Forest is having its grand opening on Friday, June 27th, from 10 AM - 9 PM. Their website says they’re offering $6 chicken teriyaki bowls all day on 6/27 and 6/28, plus they are offering freebies to their first 20 customers. If you go, let us know how it is on Instagram, @thewyre_newsletter. We’d love to hear what you think!

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🎸 Don’t miss the grand finale of the 16th Midtown Beach Music Series at Midtown Park in North Hills, Raleigh. This 12-week series featuring beach music, Motown, and more is wrapping up tonight with The Embers ft. Craig Woolard. The show starts at 6 PM.

🎟️Tickets for Midtown Beach Music

Norse Brewing Company | Birthday Trivia | 6:30-8:30 PM
Polar Ice (Wake Forest) | Public Skate | 12:30-2:30 PM
White Street Brewing Co. | Retro Rewind Music Bingo | 7-9 PM
Winebrary | Monthly Book Club - The Wedding People | 7:15-9 PM

Polar Ice (Wake Forest) | Public Skate | 12:30-2:30 PM
The Makery WF | Teen Club: Graffiti | 4:30 PM
The Makery WF | Wood Burning Gourds Workshop | 7-9 PM

We could spend most of the day in Youngsville this Saturday. Head to the Homeslice Tavern off of E. Persimmon Street to celebrate their 2nd anniversary block party. The festivities kick off with a vendor market at noon, followed by live music from 2-5 pm. Food trucks, face paint, and a bounce house for the kids.

Haven’t had your live music fill after 3 hours? That’s fine. Afterwards, head over to the Yacht Club for more live music from 5-8 pm, then end your night cooling off at the Holding Park Aquatic Center for a “Dive-In” Movie screening of Moana 2 (you need tickets for this one).

🎟️Tickets for Moana 2

Blackbird Brewery | Love Mutts Rescue Meet the Pups | 1-3 PM
MK Creative Arts Studio | Anchors Away Painting | 2-4 PM
Polar Ice (Wake Forest) | Public Skate | 12-2 PM

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Blackbird Brewery | Live Music: Michael Hodgdon | 6-9 PM
Midtown Park (North Hills) | Beach Music Series – The Embers ft. Craig Woolard | 6-9 PM

Carolina Ale House | Live Music | 7-10 PM
Historic Wakefield Barn | Candlelight Tribute to Fleetwood Mac | 6:30-7:45 PM
Real McCoy's | Partly Rowdy | 9 PM
Gatehouse Tavern | Russ Thompson | 7-10 PM
Tonic of Wake Forest | Grace Lee | 7-10 PM
Wake Forest Listening Room | An Evening with Abby Bryant (Full Band) | 7:30 PM

Blackbird Brewery | Multiples & Friends Birthday Jam | 4-8 PM
Norse Brewing Company | Kat Taylor | 6-9 PM
Real McCoy's | Rockzilla | 9-12 AM
Owl’s Roost Brewing | Stone Age Romeos | 7 PM
Tonic of Wake Forest | Raleigh Assasins | 7-10 PM
Unwined on White | Marc Brown | 8-10 PM
White Street Brewing Co. | Live Music: Ian McMahan | 8-10:30 PM

Fred Fletcher Park Summer Concert Series | Triangle Sax Ensemble | 6–8 PM
Salty Turtle Beer Co. (Raleigh) | Mary Selvidge | 4–7 PM

The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau plays host this year to the Rocket League Championship Series Major, a top-tier international esports tournament taking place at the Lenovo Center from June 26 through June 29, 2025. This four-day competition features the world’s top sixteen teams vying for a combined prize pool of $350,000, with the final two days open to the public.

That’s all, friends. Thanks for reading today’s edition of The WYRe. If you found something useful, share it with someone who's scared to open their electric bill next month from cranking their AC.

Catch you on Monday!
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