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  • Activate Good’s 9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance Event

    John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    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/

  • Registering as a City Vendor Info Session (Virtual)

    Virtual Meeting

    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.

  • Roberts Park Volunteer Mural Painting

    Roberts Park 1300 East Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    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 […]

  • Raleigh Regional Assn of Realtors Raleigh Rising Town Hall “Who Can’t Afford Raleigh”

    Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    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 […]

  • Community Cares Collaborative Meeting

    Dix Park Chapel 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

    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 

  • SE Raleigh Strong Emergency Preparedness Workshop

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    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 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.

  • Public Sculpture Dedication

    Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve Education Center 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh

    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.

  • Engage Raleigh: Community and Neighborhood Expo 2026

    McKimmon Center NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    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

  • Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting

    All Faith's Chapel at Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

    Join us for the Development Stakeholders Quarterly meeting. This meeting will be in-person. The quarterly meeting is an opportunity for staff who manage development, permitting, and text change processes to share relevant updates with the development community. More information is available on the Development Stakeholders webpage.

  • Raleigh Small Business Summit

    All Faith's Chapel at Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

    Are you looking to grow your business through city, county, and state government contracts? Join the City of Raleigh’s Business Engagement and Opportunities Program for our annual Small Business Summit on October 15, from 4 p.m.–7 p.m. This year’s summit will feature a panel of procurement professionals from across the Triangle who will share practical, real-world tips to help small businesses successfully compete for government contracts. You will learn: • How procurement works • What small businesses need to know before applying • How to submit strong proposals and compete with confidence Attendees will also have dedicated time to ask questions and network with City staff, state and county government agencies, public school systems, universities, nonprofits, and other small‑business support organizations. This free event has limited space, and pre‑registration is required. Date: Thursday, Oct. 15 Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive Raleigh, NC 27603 To learn more, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program.

  • Transportation and Treats Community Event!

    Marsh Creek Community Center 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun and information at our Transportation and Treats community event! Don your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a chance to meet the Raleigh Transportation staff and get answers to all your transportation questions, from parking and street improvements to Bus Rapid Transit. With all divisions of Raleigh Transportation on hand, it's the perfect opportunity to get to know the team behind our city’s services. Enjoy treats for kids and the young at heart, and don’t miss your chance to register for a fabulous grand prize! Save the date! We can’t wait to see you there.