Ho Ho Ho Holiday Decorating Contest
The third annual Holiday Decorating Contest is kicking off now. Wander through the community and vote for your favorite home in each group. Voting is open until December 22nd Click here to vote
Winston Ridge: Assistant Change
This email is to inform you that my esteemed assistant, Javan York, will be embarking on new adventures starting Friday, 11/17. We're sincerely grateful for his contributions and wish him every success in the future. I'm delighted to introduce you to our newest team member, Brandi Allred, who will be taking Javan’s position. She brings fresh energy and skills to enhance our services. During this transition, you might notice Brandi gradually taking over some of the responsibilities previously handled by Javan. While we fine-tune our processes, your understanding of any temporary adjustments in response times is greatly appreciated. Rest assured, I am committed to ensuring a seamless transition and will personally oversee Brandi's training to maintain the high standards you expect from us. Andrea ‘Drea’ Paulk, CMCAWinston Ridge Community ManagerElite…
2024 Social Event Planning for Kids Events
Good Morning WR! We are preparing some Social Committee events for 2024. In acknowledging we have a lot of young families in the community we would like to offer kids events at the clubhouse starting Feb. These events would consist of story telling, movie night and ice cream sundaes to start. We are looking for 2-3 young Moms, grandmas, aunts who would like to work with us. We will be meeting once per month for 2 hrs. and looking to create a second layer of participation to help support children activities. If this is you please contact me. I have family coming in today and will respond as soon as I can. These events are tentatively scheduled for once a month unless we don’t get the response we are hoping…
Lawsuit alleges developer [Mungo Homes] is polluting Raleigh’s drinking water
The environmental advocacy group Sound Rivers Inc. is suing Mungo Homes, claiming the developer has violated the Clean Water Act more than 20 times in the past year and endangering Falls Lake the source of Raleigh's drinking water. Read the full story on WRAL News.
Winston Ridge Octoberfest and Chili Cook Off 10.21.2023
The Octoberfest and Chili Cook Off will be on Saturday, October 21st, we hope everyone will be able to attend. Be sure to RSVP below so we know how many brats and dogs to buy, also sign up for a dish to share. Sign up / RSVP Please remember the no beer, wine or liquor policy in effect at all common areas and amenity sites of Winston Ridge.
Town of Wake Forest Job Fair
If you want to build a career where you make a difference every day, then the Town of Wake Forest wants you to join its team. Wake Forest will share information with interested jobseekers during a Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. Several Town departments will be represented, including Police, Public Works, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources - just to name a few. The job fair will focus on open full- and part-time positions, so attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume. The Town of Wake Forest provides competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. If you’re interested in growing a career and serving your community, then consider becoming part of our team. For more information,…
Staying Social on the Ridge
October is here, the weather is cooling off and the Social Committee is on the move! If you were unable to attend the last volunteer meeting, please find below an update as to what is coming up as we fall into “Fall”. Before we get started we would like to encourage you to dip your big toe in and join the committee; before you know it 2024 events will be on the horizon! This is a fabulous way to meet some of your neighbors, bring new ideas, and spread your wings. We promise you will not feel overwhelmed but welcomed with open arms. OCTOBER FESTIVITIES Family Hike - The Winston Ridge Social Committee will be introducing a new activity to familiarize residents with the parks, nature preserves and open spaces that are near our community. Our…
Community Food Drive
Winston Ridge Neighbors - You all are AMAZING! The Service Committee (& the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry) are blown away by your GENEROSITY! THANK YOU! We dropped off 3 car loads of food this morning which completely filled one and a half of their huge bins! Did you know the Pantry will help to feed over 1500 families this month alone?! It takes a village, and I for one, LOVE mine! And a very special Thank You to Pat Sheehan and Theresa Fofi for volunteering to collect donations throughout the week and make a delivery this morning! You ladies are the best!
Chili Cook Off News
Sally Cahill Ziter, Paul Kestler, Gene Schempp, Mary Wright Christiana, Donna McCallum, Carrie Lewis (for Thomas George). Bob Trojak was kind enough to offer generators to keep our Crock Pots hot at the Octoberfest on October 21st and we would like to do a trial run. Please bring your Crock Pots to the Greenspace at the corner of Scarlet Bell and Periwinkle on Wednesday the 4th at 6:30. If you cannot make it you can drop off your Crock Pot to me at 32 Sweetbay Park so we can test it. There will be 8 of us including myself and Bob Trojak. Let Pat Mikolay know if there are any questions. Thank you from your Social Committee.
WR Volunteer Opportunity at the Food Pantry
Dear Winston Ridge Neighbors, Would you like an opportunity to come together as a Community to support community? If so, theService Sub-Committee (part of the Social Committee) has an opportunity for you! The Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry schedules GROUPS of volunteers for their Saturday distribution days (2nd and 3rd Saturday of each month). The group is limited to eight volunteers, all of whom must be SIXTEEN years of age or older. If we have more than eight volunteers, we can either split the shift, or perhaps volunteer for another Saturday. Please note that ALL work is done outdoors, rain or shine, hot or cold, so folks need to dress for theweather. All volunteers must wear closed toe shoes for safety reasons. So who’s ready to VOLUNTEER? The next available date…