Raleigh Department of Transportation Job Fair!

Raleigh Central Operations Facility 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh

Are you ready to help make a difference in your community and in your city? Take the lead in your career and prioritize your passion for transportation by joining the Raleigh Department of Transportation job fair! Come learn about employment opportunities in Field Services. This is a FREE job fair and open to all! Positions range from entry-level to experienced operators. CDL and non-CDL positions available! We are looking for: Maintenance Workers Equipment Operators Seasonal Leaf Collection Staff (no prior experience required) Temporary Staff RDOT Job Fair!2550 Operations Way, Raleigh Friday, September 20 & Saturday, September 219am - 3pm, both daysRegister today!Hiring managers will conduct on-site interviews. Please bring resume, ID and references. Snacks and beverages provided. About Transportation Field Services The Transportation Field Services Division provides maintenance for City and State highway and infrastructure systems.  We strive to ensure the safety of the infrastructure system through diligent review and thorough inspections of proposed streets and street improvements as well as cost effective maintenance of existing system components. Learn more about what the City of Raleigh has to offer!

District D Neighborhood Alliance (DDNA) Meeting

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

Our next District D Neighborhood Alliance (DDNA) meeting is Saturday, September 21 at 9:30 AM at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center at Lake Johnson. Healing Transitions will provide a presentation about their efforts to support folks experiencing homelessness, with a focus on services for alcohol and substance abuse. They are expanding their footprint at Dix Park with a new building to help more people. They will provide a Narcan (naloxone) training so that we know what to do if we encounter an overdose situation.

History Explorers

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh

Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley to travel through time! During this series, we’ll visit different historic sites and museums in the Raleigh area for hands-on activities and to learn more about the past. Each month will feature a different field location with transportation provided on the Historic Raleigh Trolley. Participants must be accompanied by an adult; guardians attend for free. In September, we'll visit Freedom Park to learn about public art and create our own artwork! Ages: 10-14Cost: $10Register on RecLink

Nature Journaling

Latta University Historic Park 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh

Welcome the fall season at Latta University Historic Park by making a nature journal and walking around the park! Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week while learning about and enjoying Raleigh’s newest public park in Oberlin Village. Drop in on Saturday, Sept. 21 between 10 a.m. and noon to decorate a nature journal with your child and enjoy a mindful walk around the park, using provided guided prompts. Participants will receive a free nature journal to take home to use again. Feel free to bring picnic supplies to enjoy lunch in the park after the program! Date: Saturday, Sept. 21Time: 10 a.m. - noonAges: 4-12Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Bye Bye Summer Luau

Green Rd Community Center 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh

Come out and have a good time as we celebrate the end of summer! There will be an awesome DJ, arts and crafts, bounce houses, food trucks, a hula dance party, and games. Pull out your Hawaiian attire and come have a blast with us! Ages: AllCost: Free

Raleigh Tamale Festival

Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh

Save the Date: Raleigh Tamale Festival! Join us on Saturday, Sept. 21 for a day of community, celebration, and tamales! Learn how to join us as a competitor, vendor, or sponsor.