Community and Workshops

Be Our Guest! Join us for an exciting evening meeting new friends or reuniting with neighbors at FOV's 10th Annual Celebrate Oberlin event. This year's celebratory event will be held on April 20, 2024, from 4-8 p.m. on the beautiful grounds of Raleigh's newest park - Latta University Historic Park.   Enjoy the evening visiting a mobile library of education tables featuring:  Oberlin Pioneers in Medicine hosted by WakeMed, radar scans of Oberlin Cemetery conducted by former NCSU doctoral student John Wall, Oberlin Veterans from various military campaigns, and other education displays. Dance the night away or relax on a blanket on the grassy knolls listening to the live performance of EPIC, whose playlist will include jazz and gospel. Stroll through the park and read the interpretive signage honoring Latta University. Learn about the landmark structures along Oberlin Road by partaking in a free Historic Trolley Tour of Oberlin offered throughout the evening by FOV volunteers. Satiate your appetite with offerings by two gourmet food trucks:  Oak City Fish & Chips and Sweet's Turkey BBQ. And, satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade pound cakes provided by White Memorial Presbyterian Church, West Raleigh Presbyterian Church, and other terrific bakers.   This is a wonderful […]

We're holding a Pre-Construction Meeting! Where: Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612When: April 24, 6-7 p.m. Construction will start on the Blue Ridge Road South Project this spring. Join us during the Pre-Construction Meeting to: Meet the construction team; Learn what to expect during construction; View traffic control plans; and, Ask construction related questions.

Are you a minority or woman-owned business owner? Are you looking to expand your opportunities for exposure? Do you want more opportunities to increase your cash flow? If you answered “YES” to these questions, this information session is for you! If your business is not certified, please join the City of Raleigh's MWBE Program, NC DOA/HUB Office, and the NC DOT/DBE Office to learn the requirements and process to apply for certification. Benefits of Certification as HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) & DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise): Increased exposure to business and procurement opportunities Addition of your business to the online directory Receive bid notices from all government organizations Provides opportunities for business development And, more… Who should apply? The business must be 51% or more owned and controlled by 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 Disadvantaged - A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637

Are you a minority or woman-owned business owner? Are you looking to expand your opportunities for exposure? Do you want more opportunities to increase your cash flow? If you answered “YES” to these questions, this information session is for you! If your business is not certified, please join the City of Raleigh's MWBE Program, NC DOA/HUB Office, and the NC DOT/DBE Office to learn the requirements and process to apply for certification. Benefits of Certification as HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) & DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise): Increased exposure to business and procurement opportunities Addition of your business to the online directory Receive bid notices from all government organizations Provides opportunities for business development And, more… Who should apply? The business must be 51% or more owned and controlled by 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 Disadvantaged - A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637

When: May 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Location: Lake Woodard Annex Facility in Raleigh, 3324 Lake Woodard Drive, Raleigh Are you interested in doing something that benefits your community and contributes to others’ well-being and safety? Have you thought about learning more skills and taking on new challenges in an ever-changing industry like public utilities? If you would like to find out more about working for a great organization, then be on the lookout for additional details about our upcoming Raleigh Water Job Fair! Meet with managers in person Have on the spot interviews There will be employees on site to assist with applications All Raleigh Water divisions will be participating Free Event & Free Parking | Snacks and Beverages provided

When: May 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Location: Lake Woodard Annex Facility in Raleigh, 3324 Lake Woodard Drive, Raleigh Are you interested in doing something that benefits your community and contributes to others’ well-being and safety? Have you thought about learning more skills and taking on new challenges in an ever-changing industry like public utilities? If you would like to find out more about working for a great organization, then be on the lookout for additional details about our upcoming Raleigh Water Job Fair! Meet with managers in person Have on the spot interviews There will be employees on site to assist with applications All Raleigh Water divisions will be participating Free Event & Free Parking | Snacks and Beverages provided