City Council Annual Retreat

Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh

C. SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 - 9:00 A.M. 1. Recap of Previous Day's Activities 2. Council Priorities for the Upcoming Year 3. Affordable Housing Update at City Council Retreat 4. Affordable Housing Project Exercise 5. Strategic Plan Update 6. Community Engagement Update 7. Citizen Advisory Councils, Boards and Commissions Discussion 8. Operational Update 9. Closing Remarks 10. Construction Site Tour - Healing Transitions Site and Gipson Play Plaza D. ADJOURN 1. Adjourn Meeting Meeting will be live-streamed here: https://raleighnc.gov/engage-city/watch-city-council-and-select-meetings-live

Public Open House – Leesville Community Park and Strickland Road Park

Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh

Raleigh Parks is hosting a public open house on Jan. 27, to present the draft schematic designs for improvements to Leesville Community Park and Strickland Road Park. Learn more about Leesville Community Park and Strickland Road Park Improvements.

Alternative Response Program Community Engagement Pop-Up Event

As a part of our ongoing efforts to expand our first-response efforts, the City of Raleigh and its partners are working to develop an alternative response program, outside of the Raleigh Police Department, to further address our community’s need for crisis prevention and management. The City of Raleigh wants to hear your input regarding this program. Stop by to learn more and share your thoughts - look for Raleigh's Community Engagement Van! Saturday, Jan. 271 p.m. - 4 p.m. Food Lion of New Bern Avenue3685 New Bern Ave.Raleigh, NC 27610

Historical Black Communities of NC: Raleigh’s Fourth Ward

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

Community Activist Octavia Rainey will discuss the forgotten history of the Fourth Ward, a predominantly Black neighborhood in downtown Raleigh, and how the legacy of this historical neighborhood that was lost to the urbanization of the City can be honored. Registration required: 919-662-2264

Artist Reception: Perspectives in Print and Painting and Community Ceramics Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center

Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh

Join us at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, January 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a closing reception. Perspectives in Print and Painting features work from Jenny Bonner, Peter Marin, and Susan Martin. Ceramic work from our instructors and community is also featured throughout the building. Learn more about the Perspectives in Print and Painting and Community Ceramics Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center