The Best One Yet - Period.

👋 Good Morning, Apex! Today is Thursday, February 19, 2026 and this is the 59th consecutive weekly issue of The Peak Weekly.

There’s so much to update you on today in what might be the best Peak Weekly to date. Clocking in at 5,374 words - it’s at least the longest!

Where do I even start? Oh I know.

Periods!

Menstruation (stick with me…) affects half the population but is often surrounded by stigma and silence. And “period poverty” (unable to afford supplies) affects 20% of females in NC ages 12-44.

North Carolina is one of just 18 states where menstrual products are treated as "luxury" items rather than necessities which means there are no government assistance programs to help.

That’s why Apex resident, Kim Johnson, made it her mission through Her Power Project “to challenge this outdated stigma and advocate for access to necessary menstrual hygiene products for everyone.”

Through educational initiatives, community outreach, and partnerships with local organizations, the non-profit aims to ensure that everyone in Wake County can access the hygiene products they need without shame or fear.

Kim is hoping to make some new connections with other nonprofits, medical organizations, and to just spread awareness in general. Take a moment and visit their website here.

4 additional notes before we jump in:

1. First and foremost, Ramadan Mubarak to all who celebrate! Yesterday, Mayor Gilbert delivered a proclamation from his office recognizing the Holy Month of Ramadan to members of our community. This will also be formally presented during Tuesday’s Town Council Meeting.

2. There’s a new section right below the Miscellaneous updates called “NDA Watch.” Not a permanent section but it will come and go as I find out more.
   

3. There’s a second new section down below the local biz updates, just for this week titled, “Town Council Retreat Summary”. A ton of stuff happened during last week’s 3-day council retreat so it’s a bit more text-heavy than usual, but I did my best to summarize the key points. It’s kind of a lot; but there’s some important, meaty info in there that you probably want to know about.
   

4. And a third new/temporary section below that titled, “What the Hell Are We Voting for?” The 2026 Spring Primaries are happening right now and most people that I’ve talked to have no idea what’s even on the ballot. If that’s you - don’t skip this section :)
   

Miscellaneous Info:

📚️ Little Free Library Update
Last week, we were on the hunt for the missing Little Free Library at Salem & Saunders. It’s been found - relocated over to the Depot. With that said, its future there is uncertain at this time. The Apex Rotary is putting up 8 new Little Free Libraries in honor of JC Knowles, the Town Ambassador and beloved Rotary member. Those should be out within the next month or so.

🥙 Apex Restaurant Week
Starts Monday 2/23 and goes through the following Sunday 3/1. This annual celebration invites residents and visitors to explore Apex’s diverse dining scene through specially priced lunch and dinner menus at participating local restaurants.

💡 Preparing Youth to Lead & Thrive
A week from today (2/26), join the Town of Apex for a workshop where you can learn how to intentionally design programs and opportunities that prepare youth to become confident and effective community leaders, while also giving them the skills and experiences needed for future career success. Rebekah Dixon, Youth Employment Program Manager for Raleigh, will be the speaker. Details and RSVP here.

🛣️ Olive Chapel Road
I’m sure you’ve heard, but this is now open!

🚿 Water System Maintenance
Beginning Feb 27 thru April 6, the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Plant will undergo its annual maintenance. You may experience temporary low water pressure, slight chlorine taste or odor, and/or water discoloration during this time.

🏭️ Data Center Update
The Protect Wake County Coalition will be holding a meeting this Sunday, Feb 22, at the New Hill Community Center. You can follow them here.

⛺️ Triangle Camps, Track-Out, and More
The Triangle Camps, Track-out, and More directory is a biannual publication which offers valuable information to parents about camps, track out programs, enrichment activities, and more for children in the Triangle region. View the Spring/Summer 2026 Triangle Camps Directory here.

🏘️ 444 Homes in Gracewood
Taylor Morrison, a national homebuilder out of Scottsdale, purchased 130 acres along Old US Hwy 1 in New Hill. They paid $446,000 per acre and are apparently still working on closing an additional 102 acres. [Correction: The $59M purchase price was for the initial 130 acres and the additional 102 acres making the price per acre approximately $253,000.] They will build 444 single-family homes starting in the $700,000s up to $1.3M in this 232 acre community.

🎭 Performance and Event Stage
The Wake County Board of Commissioners has approved $23.5M in hospitality tax funds for 12 projects across the county. Relevant to Apex is the $348k designated to construct a stage on the Town Campus to host concerts, performances and to support Town events. It will include roughly 600 seats and capacity for 1,100 on the lawn.

NDA Watch:

The Town Manager signed an NDA related to the data center.

That’s all we really know for sure. Well… that and the fact that he really seems to not want us to know about it.

I’ve obtained an NDA signed by the Town Manager which I want to share with you.

To be clear: I don't know for certain who this NDA is with. But the evidence points in a specific direction.

On December 1, 2025, Town Manager Randy Vosburg signed a Nondisclosure Agreement with an unnamed company regarding a "proposed project." The company's identity appears nowhere in the document - it's referred to only as "the Company" throughout.

The NDA covers the company's "expansion plans, operations and businesses" and describes a project significant enough to require confidentiality around "the nature, content, and existence of the parties' commercial relationship or transaction." The language and scale are consistent with the kind of agreements municipalities sign when a major industrial user - like a data center operator - is evaluating a site.

What's Concerning

Several things stand out.

The company's identity was deliberately left out of the document. This isn't an oversight - it's a structural choice. They knew the NDA could be obtained through a public records request and effectively tried to loophole their way into staying anonymous.

But they also knew that tactic only buys time. Their own Section 5, the government disclosure clause, acknowledges that this NDA can't override North Carolina's Public Records Act. So they built in a backup plan: if someone pushes to obtain the name of "the Company," Vosburg is required to notify them first and give them time to seek a court order to try to block it.

And if that fails, there's Section 8 - which requires the Town to return or destroy all materials related to the agreement, including summaries, copies, and excerpts, at "the Company's" request. A private, unknown company can effectively order the Town of Apex to wipe out records of their negotiations.

Note: I obtained 45 other NDAs signed by Vosburg from 2024 through 2025. Not a single one comes close to these lengths to keep the other party's identity hidden. (I'm still waiting on additional NDAs that apparently require more review before the Town will release them.)

The Timing

The NDA is dated December 1, 2025. But the data center developer had already filed its zoning, annexation, and UDO amendment applications about 3 months earlier. Those filings are public. So why would the Town need to sign a secrecy agreement for a project that's already on the public record?

The most likely answer: this NDA isn't with the developer (which is why Vosburg has been so adamant that there’s no NDA “with Natelli”). It's likely with the end user - the company that will actually occupy and operate the facility. Hyperscale tech companies are well known for requiring secrecy from municipalities during site selection. They don't want competing localities or organized opposition to know who they are before a deal is locked in.

That would also explain the NDA's language. "Expansion plans, operations and businesses" sounds like a tenant describing what they'll do inside a facility - not a developer describing the construction of one.

(another, albeit less likely, theory is that this isn’t about the New Hill data center at all; it’s about a potential second data center)

The Bigger Question isn’t Just Who - it’s Why?

Set aside the mystery company for a moment. A reasonable person can understand why a town manager might sign a nondisclosure agreement during early-stage economic development negotiations. That's not unusual.

What is unusual is agreeing to terms like these (whether it’s data center related or not).

Vosburg signed a document that deliberately omits the company's name - not from an oversight, but by design. The structure ensures that a public records request asking for "all NDAs with [Company X]" would return nothing. The only reason this document surfaced at all is because I requested every NDA the Town Manager has signed in the last two years. That's not confidentiality. That's evasion by design.

He also agreed to destroy all confidential materials at the company's request. Our Town Manager agreed in writing to destroy documents at the request of a private company - documents that would ultimately fall under the custody of the Town and North Carolina's public records retention laws.

North Carolina's public records retention laws exist for a reason. This clause may not override them, but the willingness to sign it tells you everything about whose interests were being prioritized at that table.

“The Company” and Vosburg included the anonymity structure, knowing it’s not legally enforceable, betting that no one would know to ask.

They bet wrong.

What's Next

I've filed a public records request with the Town seeking the identity of the company, all related correspondence, and any additional agreements connected to this NDA. Under N.C.G.S. § 132-1.3, agreements like this one to keep public records confidential are void. The Town's obligation to its residents doesn't disappear because a company asked them to sign a piece of paper.

I'll report back when I have a response which, based on how my other requests are going, could be another month or two.

If you want to see the actual NDA document referenced here, you can view it here.

Things to Do This Week in Apex:

Thursday, February 19

🥪 Learning Lunch
w/the African American Heritage Commission
12pm - 1pm | Senior Center

🍷 Wine & Wit
7pm - 9:30pm | Peak of the Vine

Friday, February 20

🕺 Apex Community Dance
7pm - 9pm | The Halle

🎸 Live Music: For the People
8pm | The Backyard Bar

Saturday, February 21

🦅 Bald Eagle Watch
8am | Jordan Lake Dam

🧩 Puzzle Exchange
9am - 10:30am | APD

🧑‍🌾 Apex Farmers Market
9am - 12pm | The Depot

🏃‍♀️ Run Club Apex
Meet at 9am | Foxtail Coffee

🎨 SuperFun Saturday (ages 4-12)
10:30am - 12:30pm | The Halle

📖 Romantasy Book Fair
10:30am - 3:30pm | The Studio

♠️ Spades Tournament
11am - 2pm | Apex Senior Center

☮️ Live Music: That 60’s Group
8pm - 11pm | Peak of the Vine

Sunday, February 22

💪 Bootcamp & Bubbly
10am - 11am | Southern Peak Brewery

🎂 Mike’s Birthday Kickasserole Cook-off
2pm | Peakway Taps

Tuesday, Feb 24

📖 Book Club: You Deserve Each Other
6pm - 8pm | Southern Peak Brewery

🕯️ Apothecary Soiree
7pm - 10pm | Wine & Design

Local Business Updates:

🔘 Hunky Dory - Coming Soon
The “New & Used Vinyl Records + Local Beer” store with locations in Cary, Durham and Raleigh is opening their 4th shop in downtown Apex. If I am understanding their caption correctly (“A Cali sober shop with craft beverages (no booze), vinyl and vintage vibes”) then that means no beer served at this location but perhaps THC-infused non-alcoholic drinks? Working on finding out more, but it’s anticipated to open in April.

🍺 The Local - Coming Soon
The re-opening of, previously Vicious Fishes, The Local hasn’t happened yet. But stay tuned; it’s close.

🙆🏼‍♂️ Stretch Zone - Grand Reopening
An exciting day is planned filled with movement, community and awesome surprises at Stretch Zone this Saturday, Feb 21, from 10am - 1pm. They’ll be unveiling some new and exciting updates along with free demo stretches, raffles, local vendors, snacks & beverages, and a tour of the studio. Get the details here.

🥊 Legends Dutch Kickboxing
This business was nominated to be featured by a reader and I’m excited to share about the place where you can, “Train with purpose, live like a legend.”

• Small 24-hour gym with workout equipment where members can come and go as they wish

• Kickboxing classes for adults and kids are taught throughout the week (schedule on the website). They offer memberships as well as pay-per-class options.

• There are also cardio-kickboxing classes for adults.

A direct quote from the reader who reached out: “My 9- and 11-year olds have been going for a little over a year and have absolutely thrived there. The curriculum there not only teaches Dutch Kickboxing but includes self-defense skills, anti-bullying, confidence-building, and trust.  This a small gym, with space to expand, and I highly recommend it to all ages. I am looking forward to starting classes there as well!”

They are rated a perfect 5.0 stars on Google which might make it worth a few extra minutes drive into New Hill - 4408 Old US 1 Hwy, New Hill, NC 27562 | Visit their website.

🏛️ Town Council Retreat Summary:

Council and staff met for 3 days last week and covered a whole bunch of topics and made a few key decisions. Here’s my best effort to consolidate 18 hours, 23 minutes and 13 seconds into the main points:

Game Plan Apex
The Town of Apex committed to sustainability and environmental leadership in its FY 2022-2023 Strategic Plan (Game Plan Apex), focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and limiting its environmental impact. We are currently in year-3 of the 5-year plan. Council discussed ‘refreshing’ the plan by shifting specific initiatives out and moving new ones in.

Departmental Highlights
Directors from across the town's portfolios provided rapid-fire updates on major accomplishments and upcoming challenges.

• Technology & Innovation is building AI-powered chat bots and voice bots, and training staff in generative AI

• Public Works is piloting AI cameras on solid waste vehicles to measure pile sizes, detect carts, and assess street sign conditions. The Council funded a Town-wide Solar Initiative to improve energy efficiency and municipal facilities.

• The Fire Department is pursuing national accreditation, with a peer site visit scheduled for this spring.

• The Police Department has established the largest Police Explorer post in North Carolina to focus on long-term recruitment and workforce diversity. They’ve also created a new Special Events Team to manage safety of the Town’s 50+ annual events.

• Housing Affordability: Apex is gaining regional attention for its commitment to housing, with plans to launch a Community Land Trust and a down payment assistance program.

• Tourism 2.0: A new push is underway to attract "experiential and destination" businesses to Apex.

• Infrastructure: The Pleasant Park elevated water tank is expected to be completed in the next fiscal year, featuring three town logos. A new program was funded to install better signage throughout town to help with economic development and tourism

Scenario Planning: Apex 2055
The Council reviewed five draft scenarios (A through E) for how the town might grow over the next 30 years (no growth, slow growth, compact/urban growth). Council members requested that future workshops highlight the "unintended consequences" of each scenario, such as the specific impacts on traffic congestion and the necessity of regional transit to support higher density.

Facility Space Deficits
A major point of discussion was the town's critical lack of office and operational space for its growing staff. The current police station is roughly 15,000 square feet short of the space needed for a 20-year plan. They discussed a $30M renovation vs. a $50M new building. At Town Hall, a multi-phase renovation is underway to secure the building, including a new centralized reception desk in the lobby to restrict access to upper-floor stairs. Renovation of the historic Tunstall House is scheduled for completion in August 2026. While it could serve as "swing space" during other renovations, there is also interest in using it for the senior center long-term.

Current Initiatives Dashboard
Staff introduced a new digital dashboard to track the progress of Council initiatives from the last three years. The Council focused on "red" items that required more attention, including the adoption of a Tree Preservation Ordinance (scheduled for a future work session) and increasing Elementary School SROs (currently stalled due to funding and school board resistance). The Friendship Pedestrian Bridge and a proposed Parklet on Williams Street have been moved to "deferred" status due to high costs and low feasibility at this time.

Financial Conditions & Forecast
Finance staff provided a snapshot of the town's fiscal health across its four major operating funds. The town ended FY25 with a net income of $7.5 million in the general fund. The "unassigned" fund balance remains at a healthy 33.4 million, which is 25% of the operating budget - providing roughly $4.9 million in discretionary "flex" funds. The Electric fund is considered "less than healthy," with only 61 days of cash on hand, compared to the town's 90-day goal. This fund faces an 11% operating budget increase due to system expansion for the Veridia development. Water & Sewer fund is strong with 311 days of cash on hand. The town's total outstanding debt is $133 million, which equates to approximately $1,500 per resident - a figure considered low compared to peer municipalities.

Capital Project Prioritization Results
Following a survey of Council members, the results for the town’s $942 million capital backlog were revealed.

Top 5 Priorities:

1. Annual Pavement Management.

2. Olive Chapel Road at Apex Barbecue Road improvements.

3. Apex Peakway at Tingen Road intersection.

4. Fire Station 3 renovation and addition.

5. Downtown projects for Commerce and Seaboard streets.

Lowest Priorities: The Tingen Road Tunnel, EV infrastructure development, and the Solar Initiative ranked lowest among Council members.

Yard Waste Program Overhaul
The Council reviewed a massive, data-driven two-year evaluation of the town’s current yard waste operations. The data revealed that while the town collects 1.2 million potential points of waste annually, the current model is highly inefficient: 50% of staff time is spent collecting only 10% of the total waste volume (specifically chips and brush). The Council directed staff to start the process of eliminating grass collection, with a target effective date of July 1, 2026. The Council also directed staff to investigate moving to a containerized (cart-based) system for all other yard waste, which is projected to launch in July 2028.

Transit & Mobility Expansion
The session provided a deep dive into the Apex Transit Prioritization Study, a short-term plan for the next five years. Residents can expect increased frequency on Route 1 and the launch of Sunday service starting as early as April 2026. Two additional fixed routes are also being planned to serve broader areas of Apex. Plans are progressing for a centralized multimodal hub in downtown that would serve local transit, regional bus routes, and potentially future passenger rail. By August 2026, new regional routes are expected, including service to the hospital and hourly connections between Holly Springs, Apex, and Cary.

Commerce Street “Right of Way” Debate
The Council engaged in a spirited debate over Commerce Street (the alleyway project), centered on whether the town should pay property owners to acquire the "right of way" for a street it has been maintaining for decades. Some Council members argued it was "absurd" to pay property owners for land the town is already spending millions to improve. Others cautioned that failing to invest would hurt the economic viability of the "small-town mom-and-pop character" that defines downtown. Ultimately, Council voted to remove the originally planned private parking areas and immediate water line replacement from the scope. And, instead of adding two new parking spots at the corner, the Council voted to transition that area into expanded public hardscape and gathering space.

Capital Improvement Plan
The Council participated in a prioritization exercise to determine which infrastructure and facility projects would move forward in the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The most significant outcome was a consensus to likely include a one-penny tax increase. This penny adds roughly $24 million in funding, allowing the town to "finish what it started" on several overdue projects.

After working in teams, the Council reached a consensus on a final list of funded projects: Renovation of Fire Station 3, moving forward with Public Safety Station 7, widening of Apex Peakway (North and Southwest), several new traffic signals, downtown railroad crossing improvements, Beaver Creek Greenway renovations, Hunter Street Park renovations, Kidstown playground renovations, a new town campus stage, an Environmental Education Center, and funding for the Commerce and Seaboard street projects.

Utility Billing
After nearly 18 months of "non-standard" operations due to software transitions and a previous cybersecurity incident, the town is moving back toward its standard billing procedures. Currently, approximately 2,955 active accounts owe the town for more than 90 days, totaling a staggering $6 million in unpaid balances. Staff proposed re-implementing disconnections starting as late as February, 2027. Council strongly disagreed with that long of a delay, expressing a desire to align disconnections with the start of the new fiscal year on July 1, 2026, to force non-payers into paying sooner.

2026 Legislative Priorities
The Council narrowed their state-level "top three" priorities for their lobbyists to focus on in Raleigh:

1. Infrastructure Funding: Seeking state dollars for water, sewer, and transportation needs.

2. Public Safety: Supporting recruitment/retention of officers and community safety initiatives.

3. Affordable Housing: Expanding incentive programs for responsible development.

Community Survey Results
Representatives from Zen City presented results from the latest resident satisfaction survey (405 respondents):

• Quality of Life: 77% of residents rated the overall quality of life in Apex as positive.

• High Marks: Parks and Recreation and Public Safety remain the highest-rated services.

• Concerns: Affordable housing and the "feeling of transparency" in town government were identified as lower-scoring areas.

New Town Policies in Development
Staff is drafting several new internal policies that will return for a formal vote in April:

• *Social Media: Establishing "best practices" to delineate when Council members are speaking officially versus personally.

• Advisory Boards: A new requirement for applicants to certain high-impact boards (like Planning or Board of Adjustment) to be interviewed before appointment.

• Office Hours: Standardizing the amount of town funds and staff support allowed for individual Council member events like town halls and office hours.

*Note: There’s a much bigger story behind this Social Media “best practices” item that came up. This isn’t an issue where a policy document or disclaimer resolves it like they make it seem. It’s a story about running a shadow government, misuse of campaign funds, failure to disclose financial interest information, rampant failure to preserve public records, exposing personal information of residents, data mining tools, coverups, and defamation of local press. That story is coming very soon.

Other Civic News:

🙋 Quick Council Voting Check-in
Current tally of council votes since the new council members were sworn in. These numbers exclude procedural votes like consent agenda, continuances, etc).

You can see the item-by-item vote tally here.

🚧 2026 Road Rehab Project
The road resurfacing and patching project has been awarded. Construction is expected to begin next month. The full packet showing what roads are a part of this project can be seen here.

🗓️ Upcoming Town Meetings

Thursday, Feb 19
State of the Town 2026 (Chamber Event)
Members $50 / Non-Members $75
5pm - 7pm | Apex Senior Center

Thursday, Feb 19
Environmental Advisory Board
6pm | Town Hall

Tuesday, Feb 24
Town Council Meeting
6pm | Town Hall

Wednesday, Feb 25
Parks & Rec Advisory Board
6pm | Town Hall

What the Hell Are We Voting for?

🗳️ Wake County 2026 Primary Election
As of this morning, 19,364 people have participated in early voting in the 2026 Spring Primary Election. That means in the first week of early voting, just 2.3% of eligible voters in Wake County have cast their vote.

There are still 10 more days of early voting and then the official election day on March 3, but statistically it tends to be about half the votes during early voting and half on election day. We’re averaging 2,766 votes per day so that would end with total votes cast at just 11% of eligible voters.

So here’s a quick rundown so that maybe we can balance out the voter demographics a little bit:

What Are Primaries?

In North Carolina, the primary is the "playoff" round. We aren't picking the final winners yet; we are picking which person from each party gets to be on the ballot in November. If you are voting on the Democratic ballot, you are voting for who you want to run against the Republican nominee in November. If you are a Republican, vice versa.

Here is what is actually at stake in Wake County

1. The Big Ticket: U.S. Senate
This is the "main event." With Senator Thom Tillis (R) retiring, this seat is wide open. This vote will appear on both ballots.

• The Democratic side: In a field of 6, this primary features heavy hitters like former Governor Roy Cooper, who is looking to move from Raleigh to D.C.

• The Republican side: A crowded field of 7 including Michael Whatley (former RNC Chair).

• Why it matters: It’s a chance for Democrats to flip a seat. In fact, this single seat could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate next year.

2. The Power Shift: NC General Assembly
Every single seat in the NC House and NC Senate is up for grabs.

• The stakes: Currently, Republicans hold a near-supermajority. These are the people who decide on state taxes, school funding, and reproductive rights. If you care about how NC is run day-to-day, these races have the most direct impact on your daily life.

3. Local "Law & Order": District Attorney
Because no Republican filed for this race, the winner of this Democratic primary in March will effectively become the new District Attorney by default.

• District Attorney: Longtime DA Lorrin Freeman (D) is stepping down. Candidates Sherita Walton, Wiley Nickel, and Melanie Shekita are vying to be the county's top prosecutor.

4. The Judges (The "Bottom of the Ballot")
There are races for the NC Supreme Court (incumbent Anita Earls (D) is up for re-election but doesn’t have a primary opponent but you’ll see her on the ballot in November) and various District Court seats.

• The Reality: Most people skip these because they don't recognize the names, but these judges decide everything from property disputes to criminal appeals.

Ballot Information

When you go to vote, you’ll be handed either a Democratic or Republican ballot (if you’re Unaffiliated, you get to pick one). You might notice that a candidate you like is missing. Here’s why:

• The "No Competition" Rule: If only one person from a party runs for a specific seat, there is no "primary" needed for them. They automatically advance to the November election.

• The Result: If the Democrats have 3 people running for a seat but the Republicans only have 1, that seat will show up on the Democratic ballot (to settle the tie) but not on the Republican one.

The Wake County Board of Commissioners Shake-up

The Board is growing from 7 to 9 members this year. This is where it gets tricky:

• The 2 New "At-Large" Seats: For the first time, everyone in Wake County is voting for two extra seats that represent the whole county, not just a specific neighborhood.
  

  • Republican Ballot: Since only 2 Republicans filed to run for the 2 seats, they don't have anyone to "fight." They get a free pass to the November ballot, so you won't see them on the primary ballot.

  • Democratic Ballot: It’s a "Battle Royale." There are 7 candidates fighting for these 2 spots. You need to pick your top two here.

• District 3 (Most of Apex / Cheryl Stallings): Cheryl is the incumbent. Since no other Democrat ran against her, she skips the March primary "playoff." You'll see her name on the ballot in November.

• District 4 (Parts of Apex / Commissioner Evans): She isn't on the ballot at all this year because her term doesn't end until 2028.

Logistics: How to Vote

• Early Voting: Now through February 28th. You can vote at any early voting site in the county. The John Brown Community Center in Apex is one of those sites.

• Same-Day Registration: If you aren't registered yet, you can actually register and vote at the same time during Early Voting (but not on Election Day)!

• Photo ID: Don't forget yours. You need a valid photo ID (like a driver's license) to cast your ballot.
  

• Pro Tip: You can see your exact personal sample ballot by searching your name on the NC State Board of Elections "Voter Search" tool. You’ll see 2 ballots: one starting with a D and one with an R. Choose the one you’ll be voting on, get familiar with the ballot, spend a little time getting to know each candidate and then go vote!

A Look Ahead:

Thursday, February 26
CommUniversity: Preparing Youth to Lead and Thrive | Senior Center

Saturday, February 28
United Strings of Color: Partnership in Black Music | The Halle

Saturday, February 28
Winter Vintage Fest | The Vintage Nook

Saturday, March 7
Run the Peak | Downtown & Town Hall Campus

Saturday, March 14
Day Market hosted by Makrs Society | Sweetwater Lawn

Saturday, March 14
Apex Holi Festival | Salem Middle School

Thursday, March 19
Women’s History Month: Time for Tea | Senior Center

Friday, March 20
Spring Concert Series | Sweetwater Lawn

Friday, March 20
Shamrock Showdown | Downtown Apex

April 10 & 11
Peak City Pig Fest | Town Hall Campus

In Case You Missed it

🏆️ Think Apex Awards
Do you know a business, individual, non-profit, or youth that has uniquely given back or positively impacted the Apex community in 2025? Help shine a light on those community members by nominating them for a Think Apex Award now through March 13, 2026!

☀️ Summer Program Guides
Summer 2026 Program guides are now available. Mark your calendar - things fill up fast - registration opens for Apex residents on March 16 at 9am. View the program guides here.

🎓️ Apex Peak Academy
This free 14-session, interactive program gives you a behind-the-scenes look into town programs and operations. Applications are now open through February 28.

👗 Free Prom Dresses
The Prom Shoppe at Apex UMC offers prom dresses and accessories for girls who need help affording to attend prom. The event will take place on Friday, February 27 from 3-7pm and Saturday February 28 from 10am-1pm. (Donations still being accepted through Feb 23). Learn more here.

🏃 Run the Peak
The Apex Chamber’s 5th Annual Run the Peak event will be the biggest and best one yet! This is a great opportunity for walkers and runners of all ages. There will also be a Fun Run for kids led by WakeMed and the YMCA. The race will take place at Apex Town Hall on March 7th, with the 5K/10K races beginning at 8am. The Fun Run will begin at 9am. There will also be a health fair with a variety of vendors located around the Town Hall parking lot. Register here.

A Final Note:

Well, that’s it for this week. Can you believe this thing is free?!

Thank you for taking time out of your day today to read this week’s edition of The Peak Weekly.

As always, if you have any ideas of how to make this newsletter better, want to nominate a local business or organization to be featured, or anything else, please respond to this email or email me directly at [email protected]

See you next Thursday... 😘