Mid-Year Council Retreat

Lions Park Community Center 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh

Mid-Year Council Retreat Agenda and materials available at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cd7e2d74-6bd8-4e91-8c92-e3c803e5fb67&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English  

SE Raleigh Strong Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh

PEJ is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Workshop on September 19 from 10 am- 12 pm at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center. This is a great opportunity to prepare yourself for common emergencies. Register for free- visit  www.pejraleighnc.org and click "events" First 50 registrants will receive an Emergency preparedness Kit.

One Festival. Three Epic Films. One Journey to Middle-earth.

Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh

Join us for Hobbit Fest at Moore Square on Saturday, Sept. 19, for a day-long celebration of one of the greatest fantasy adventures ever told. Experience the complete Lord of the Rings theatrical trilogy outdoors while exploring a festival filled with themed activities, local vendors, artists, food trucks, and more. The movie marathon begins at 10 a.m., with the Hobbit Fest festival experience from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., giving guests plenty of opportunities to shop, eat, play, and celebrate Middle-earth. Movie Marathon Schedule 10 a.m.  – The Fellowship of the Ring 1:30 p.m.  – The Two Towers 5 p.m.  – The Return of the King Whether you're embarking on the journey for the first time or returning to Middle-earth for the hundredth, gather your fellowship and spend the day with us in downtown Raleigh. Costumes are encouraged. Hobbits, elves, dwarves, wizards, rangers, and even the occasional orc are welcome! Jester-ful Storytelling by Erim Akpan 1 - 1:30 p.m. Amphitheater at the Playground Erim Akpan is a jester and storyteller who pushes the boundaries of audience participation, creating wildly interactive experiences that make audiences feel like royalty. Enjoy a performance that takes you on a voyage through time and space […]

ONE Wake Candidates and Elected Officials Assembly on Affordable Housing

Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh

ONE Wake Candidates and Elected Officials Assembly being held on September 19, 2026 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm at  Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613. More than 1,200 ONE Wake leaders from across Wake County will be in attendance. During the assembly, they will publicly present their affordable housing plan and share their vision for ensuring that working families, teachers, first responders, seniors, and other residents can continue to afford to live in the communities they serve. The goal is to explore practical ways that ONE Wake and the elected officials of Wake county can work together to expand affordable housing and strengthen Wake county.

Stream Monitoring Workshop

Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh

Learn How to Take Water Samples! Interested in learning more about Raleigh stream ecosystems? We're hosting a volunteer stream monitoring workshop! We'll spend the first part of the workshop in the classroom and the second half in the creek practicing sample collection. This workshop is required for new stream monitoring volunteers but is open to anyone interested in learning more about our streams. When: Saturday, September 19 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Where: Walnut Creek Wetland Park (Neuse River Room, 950 Peterson Street) Details: Individual registration is required. This event is capped at 15 participants. Please come dressed in long pants, close-toed shoes, and ready to hop in the creek.