On September 11, 2026, Activate Good will lead its annual 9/11 Day of Service & 25th Anniversary Remembrance Event, transforming a day of tragedy into a powerful day of unity, service, resilience, and hope. Hundreds of volunteers will gather across the Triangle to honor the victims, survivors, first responders, military members, and everyday heroes of September 11 through meaningful acts of service. In partnership with the City of Raleigh, Activate Good will host its signature Remembrance Event at John Chavis Memorial Park, bringing the community together for hands-on service projects, a Community Connections Fair, remarks from local leaders, and opportunities to support critical needs across our community. Location: John Chavis Memorial Park 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Raleigh Morning Shift: 10 AM - 12 PM Afternoon Shift: 2 PM - 4 PM More information: https://activategood.org/9-11-service-remembrance/
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Event Details Date: September 15 Time: 3 p.m. This quarterly, virtual info session will provide a comprehensive overview of the City of Raleigh’s BEOP program and detailed guidance on registering as a City Vendor. Key topics include enhancing business visibility, completing an online directory, receiving bid notifications, and exploring business development opportunities. The COR BEOP program has successfully hosted these events, both in-person and virtually, for several years. To register, visit the event page. |
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Join artists Lamar Whidbee and Delayna Robbins on Sept. 16, to help paint a large-scale mural at Roberts Park Community Center. Volunteers should register by Sept. 14. Learn more about volunteering and sign up to participate This project is a partnership between Raleigh Arts and the City of Raleigh and Southeast Raleigh Promise, Habitat For Humanity, Partners for Environmental Justice, and Wells Fargo as part of the 5th Annual Home Preservation and Parks Improvement Volunteer Day of Service. About the Artists Lamar Whidbee is an interdisciplinary artist and licensed clinical mental health counselor associate whose practice merges visual art with therapeutic inquiry. His work explores memory, fatherhood, Black identity, and mental health. Lamar’s early work involved teaching art alongside prison psychologists on death row and using practices such as life mapping to help individuals visually reconstruct their personal narratives—using art as a tool for accountability, reflection, and healing. Learn more about Lamar Delayna Robbins is a painter, illustrator, and creative mentor. Known online as "A Colorful Chaos," she creates vibrant, Afro-Surrealist artwork that explores themes of healing, identity, ancestry, and divine love. Raised in a military family and now deeply rooted in the Triangle art community, Delayna blends her lived experiences […] |
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I'm pleased to share that the Raleigh Rising consumer advocacy website officially launched on August 1, 2026: www.raleighrising.org. The site includes our latest housing affordability data for Wake County's workforce and families, income-to-rent ratio details, educational resources on rezoning and housing terminology, and the results of our recent housing survey of 500 Wake County residents. You can also register on the website for our upcoming town hall. Details listed below: Date: Thursday, September 17 Location: Chavis Park Reception Hall Time: Doors open at 5:00 p.m. | The program runs 5:30–7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public Please note, the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR)'s Raleigh Rising consumer advocacy campaign, is built to bring everyday residents into the housing conversation. This first event offers an honest look at housing affordability in Wake County. My name is Monica Mimms, and I am the Director of Member & Community Relations at the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR). I lead our community outreach and assist our Government Affairs Director, Danielle Ploud, in advocacy partnerships across Wake and Harnett Counties. We are excited to introduce RRAR's new consumer advocacy campaign, Raleigh Rising. This campaign aims to bring everyday residents into the housing […] |
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Join our next meeting! The Community Cares Collaborative meets: Every other month on Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603 Lunch provided Guest speakers, roundtable discussions, capacity-building activities Free to participate Members are encouraged to share updates, engage in group learning, and explore ways to collaborate. Regular communication helps keep all partners informed and connected. Register here |
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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.
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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. |
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Experience Rhythms and Whispers, a new public artwork by Nature Preserves Artist-in-Residence, Scott Hazard (@hazardscott), now on view at Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve! Made of multiple layered panels of weathered steel, Rhythms and Whispers frames a view of the evolving Piedmont prairie landscape found at the preserve, encouraging visitors to pause and reflect on their surroundings. The sculpture includes text about the special landscape crafted by poets Chris Tonelli, Lauren Hunter, and Suzanne Beaumont, and conservationist, author, and historian David Rahahę·tih Webb. Meet the artist and collaborators on Thursday, Sept. 24, and learn more about the inspiration behind the work at a dedication event from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. An optional short interpretive talk and walk through the meadow where the sculpture is located will be led by Nature Preserve Manager Bryan England at 5 p.m. This project is presented by Raleigh Arts, with additional funding provided by South Arts. Learn more about the Nature Preserves Artist-In-Residence program Directions To view the artwork, park at the visitor center and walk to the picnic shelter. The work is at the edge of the meadow area near the picnic shelter. |
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The Engage Raleigh Community and Neighborhood Expo is a FREE event that aims to connect residents, neighborhoods, community groups, and local government. Our theme this year is "Community in a Digital Age" Join us to learn why community engagement matters, and how you can make a difference. Explore exciting ways to participate in local decision-making in your community. Register to attend today! Want to showcase your organization as an exhibitor? Applications are now open! Date: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606 |
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