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DDNA (District D Neighborhood Alliance)

Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh

Our next meeting is scheduled for June 15th at 9:30 AM at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center with District D City Councilor Jane Harrison. This will be an open meeting so please bring your thoughts, concerns, and updates to share with the group. If you have questions or concerns that need a more immediate response please contact Coucilor Harrison. We are planning to have Zoom available for the meeting. Zoom Meeting

Summer Paddle Day at Lake Wheeler

Lake Wheeler Park 6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh

Join us for a fun-filled day on the water with special guest Raleigh Dragon Boat Club! We’re hosting an introduction to Stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking, plus a special session on dragon boating. The Dragon Boat Club will provide a unique opportunity to join them on the water. Come out and paddle with us! Participants must be 18 years of age and must be comfortable around water. You will be in the water and may get wet so please wear appropriate clothing (swimsuit, water shoes or sneakers, t-shirt, hat, sunglasses) and bring a towel and water bottle. We will provide a personal float device, paddles, and instruction. Ages: 18 and upCost: Free

Juneteenth at Mordecai

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh

Celebrate Juneteenth at Mordecai Historic Park! Activities will include a themed park tour, historic games and crafts, and workshops on oral history and African American genealogy. Ages: AllCost: FreePark tours, trolley tours, and workshops are ticketed; other activities are free.

3rd Annual Raleigh Retro Gamer Summer Expo

Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh

Join Raleigh Retro Gamers, Moore Square, and Raleigh Parks for a FREE event on Saturday, June 15! Explore thousands of retro & modern games, consoles, and geek merchandise from over 85 vendors. Event Highlights Vendor Marketplace LIVE Music: 3 bands & a DJ Drone Attack Game by Aerial Adrenaline Local Food Trucks Free-play gaming stations Gaming Tournaments by AmaZulu Gaming Cosplay Contest with prizes Kids activities: Splashpad, chalk art, Nintendo giveaways Demos by Sword Circle LLC Extra Life charity game benefiting Duke Children’s Hospital Don’t miss Raleigh’s biggest retro and modern gaming pop-up market! Ages: AllCost: Free

Black History Trolley Tour

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh

Celebrate Juneteenth with this special tour highlighting Raleigh’s Black heritage. Explore the city aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley to learn more about the historic homes, schools, churches, and businesses important to the capital’s Black history. Come early or stay after to continue celebrating Juneteenth at Mordecai with special tours, instructional workshops, and hands-on activities from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at reclink.raleighnc.gov. For more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Ages: AllCost: $10Get Tickets on RecLink

Capital City Juneteenth Celebration

Dorothea Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh

Juneteenth (June 19th) is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, family activities, vendors and food at the Capital City Juneteenth Celebration!