Happy Birthday Rolesville!!!
Let’s Celebrate Our Past and Embrace Our Future
Believe it or not, the Town of Rolesville was first incorporated on January 18, 1837 by the North Carolina Legislature. That makes this small quaint town the second oldest municipality in Wake County. Only the City of Raleigh was chartered earlier around 1794. Considering all of that, the Town of Rolesville will turn 175 years old in the year 2012. In celebration of this amazing number of years, the Town will have several events throughout the year to commemorate the milestone.
In 2010, the Town of Rolesville Board of Commissioners established a small committee to organize and plan these commemorative events. This committee is being chaired by Town Commissioner Shannon Whitley. If you are interested in volunteering or planning any of these events, please contact either Commissioner Shannon Whitley at shannon_whitley@yahoo.com or Town Manager Bryan Hicks at bryan.hicks@rolesville.nc.gov.
CALENDAR
A 2012 calender commemorating our anniversary is currently on sale. It has pictures of the past and present following a special theme for every month. The calendar would be a great gift for friends and family as many have already planned. The cost is $12 and if you would like it mailed then it will be $14 total.
If you are interested in seeing a copy of it OR to get your hands some, simply contact Town Hall at 556-3506. You are also welcome to email the Town Manager at bryan.hicks@rolesville.nc.gov and he’ll get one to you also. It is a wonderful and professional keepsake for all.
EVENTS
Below are the events that have been scheduled.
January 22, 2012 (Sunday): Town of Rolesville Birthday Celebration. This event will be the kickoff for everything that will take place throughout the year. Come join in and partake of the birthday cake and balloons will be handed out to kids. The event will be at the Town Hall/Community Center from 2 pm to 4 pm. For questions, please contact Town Hall at 919.556.3506.
February 18, 2012 (Saturday): Sweetheart Ball. This semi-formal event (coat and tie but no tux’s needed) will be held at the Town Hall/Community Center from 7pm to 11 pm. There will be a dance floor and DJ playing a wide variety of music. Heavy hor’dourves will be served along with a cash bar. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture the memories. You can get a 5×7 picture at the event for $10 or order packages online afterwards. Tickets are available at Rolesville Town Hall for $15 per person ($30 per couple) so come on out and participate in a wonderful event for you and your valentine.
March 17, 2012 (Saturday): St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Come show off your green with all the children in the community to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. There will be a bike parade throughout Main Street Park with prizes for the best decorated bikes. The event will be at Main Street Park and start near Shelter D (which is directly behind Sanford Creek Elementary School). Registration will begin at 2:00 pm and will be for those kids under 9 years of age. The Police Department will be on hand to teach bicycle safety tips and the Fire Department will be on hand to show of their equipment. A scavenger hunt will also be held after the parade. For questions, please contact Town Hall at 556-3506.
April 28, 2012 (Saturday): Garden Tour of the Rolesville Community. Come see the tour that will show you some the best gardens within the Rolesville Community. Tickets will be sold for this event to showcase our local gardening talent.
May 1, 2012 (Tuesday): May Day Celebration. What is May Day? Come visit Main Street Park with local elementary school students (Rolesville Elementary and Sanford Creek Elementary Schools) which will commemorate the festivity held many years ago.
June 3, 2012 (Sunday): Concert at the Park. Come join in some good early summer fun at Main Street Park as the local North Tower Band comes to entertain Rolesville with their beach music and catchy tunes. The concert is FREE and will start at 5 pm on the back side of the park (accessible from Scarboro Street). Parking is available at the park and at Sanford Creek Elementary School. Bring your blankets but leave your coolers and alcohol at home. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, and other snacks will be for sale at the event by Word of Life Community Church and Kona Ice. We ask that you thank and patronize our sponsors for the event. They are North Wake Commercial Realty, Universal Eye Care Center, Anzio’s Pizza, Brad Kelly with Edward D. Jones Investments, and Curves in Rolesville.
July 4, 2012 (Wednesday): 4th of July Festival. Come join in on the annual event put on by the 4th of July Committee. More information will come soon.
August 25, 2012 (Saturday): Movie Night at Mill Bridge Nature Park. Come participate in a wonderful family night where the stars shine in the sky and on the screen as a movie is played at Mill Bridge Nature Park. More information will come soon.
September 22, 2012 (Saturday): History Walk. Ever wonder when a certain house was built or when something historic happened in our town? Well here is the perfect opportunity to find out by participating in the history walk through town. Certain locations will be highlighted and tickets will be sold. More information will come soon.
October 27, 2012 (Saturday): Haunted Tour. Like the idea of the History walk in September? Well you’ll also like the Haunted Tour walk around Town also. Come join in and learn about the mysteries of Rolesville’s past and how some say…well come and just find out for yourself. More information will come soon.
November 3, 2012 (Saturday): Heritage Festival. Come join in on the annual event put on by the Rolesville Parks and Recreation Department. The festival includes old time games, handmade crafts, artwork, and much much much more. More information will come soon.
December 3, 2012 (Monday): Caroling in the Park and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Come join in on the annual tradition where the Town’s official Christmas Tree is officially turned on for the Christmas season and carols are sung. This will be the culmination of the entire year’s events. More information will come soon.
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