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Recycling Tours at Sonoco

Wilder's Grove Solid Waste Services 630 Beacon Lake Dr, Raleigh

Raleigh residents can take a behind-the-scenes tour of the City's recycling partner Sonoco Recycling located at 111 South Rogers Lane in Raleigh. Join the Solid Waste Services Communications team to see first-hand how recyclables get sorted, processed, and prepared. It's an excellent opportunity to learn about the process of recycling right here in our community! 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM Arrival at Solid Waste Services Wilders Grove Facility Bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. for Sonoco Recycling. 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Solid Waste Services Recycling in Raleigh Presentation Members of the Solid Waste Services communications team will give an overview of how recycling works in the city of Raleigh. 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Sonoco Facility Tour 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Bus return to Solid Waste Service Wilders Grove

HUB Certification Info Session and Registering as a City Vendor (Virtual)

Virtual Meeting

Date: Thursday, April 23 Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Location: Virtual Register on Microsoft Teams (use desktop computer for best results) Are you a construction, contracting or services business that wants to work on government projects? Join us for a virtual info session and learn how to apply for certification as a Historically Underutilized Business with the North Carolina Department of Administration (HUB/NCDOA). Benefits include greater access to government contracts and business opportunities, exclusive listing on our online directory of HUB/DBE certified businesses, and opportunities for business development and professional growth. To be eligible, your business must owned and controlled by 51 percent or more of the following minority groups: Black Americans; Hispanic Americans; Pacific-Asian Americans; American Indians; Females; Disabled - A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3; or, Disadvantaged - A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637. Register today on Microsoft Teams! For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh

The Committee of the Whole is an informal special meeting of the full Planning Commission, held to facilitate further discussions on specific referral items. The Planning Commission bylaws state that rezoning requests that are deemed inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and future land use map are automatically referred to the Committee of the Whole. Additionally, requests for Planned Development or Campus District are also automatically referred to this Committee. The committee typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street, in the Council Chamber or in conference room 305. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

Marsh Creek Watershed Public Meeting

Green Rd Community Center 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh

Meeting Details We are hosting a public meeting to share updates on the Marsh Creek Watershed Study. In this meeting, we will share our results and recommended stormwater improvement projects that will reduce flooding, improve water quality, and protect the community. Parks staff will also provide information about the Marsh Creek Greenway project. What's a Watershed? A watershed is an area of land where rainwater collects and flows or drains to a larger body of water. That can be a lake, stream, river, or ocean. The Marsh Creek Watershed is located Northeast Raleigh. The goal is to identify ways to improve the watershed by: Reducing flooding impacts Renewing stormwater pipes and infrastructure that is in poor condition Improving water quality Repairing streambanks

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee public meetings are held in the Raleigh Municipal Building, City Council Chamber. A broadcast is available via the following methods: the city’s website, the city’s YouTube Channel, or Channel RTN-11. Agenda and Participation Visit the Certificate of Appropriateness webpage for additional information on how to participate. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC COA can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. PLEASE NOTE: Applications should be submitted using the city’s online Permit and Development Portal. If you have any questions about the application process or about the meeting date, time, etc., please contact staff at historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

Mental Health Check In

John P. (Top) Greene 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh

Join us for Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings & Connection, a preventative wellness conversation centered on how food impacts our overall well-being beyond diet culture and restriction.Empty heading Globally, food is recognized as medicine, culture, and a cornerstone of community. This check-in invites us to begin approaching it in the same way, examining how our relationship with food shapes our well-being across multiple dimensions. Guided by an interdisciplinary panel of professionals and community leaders, this conversation will explore:Empty heading Food as Comfort — Without Guilt Food as Preventative Care Nourishment vs. Restriction Food, Culture & Connection This experience reflects a grassroots approach to wellness—neighbors, professionals, and organizers working side by side to ensure our community has access to holistic, non-clinical support. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Hosted by Let’s Get Social Raleigh Foundation INC and John P. Top Green African American Cultural Center Location: John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required