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

Raleigh City Council is considering changes to the municipal election process and is seeking community feedback. An information workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 1 at Chavis Community Center from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Workshop participants will be asked a series of questions to help inform Council’s decision-making. Participants planning to attend are encouraged to register online. Read more about the proposed changes.

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

Join a panel of experts and teens in this special youth edition of Ask the Doc Town Hall. Together with Wake County’s Youth Health Council, we'll explore the pressing issues of mental health, COVID-19, and vaping, offering insights and essential resources. View the event flyer for more information. Participants can RSVP at wake.gov/askthedoc or scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP. Note: This event is organized by Wake County. Raleigh's Housing and Neighborhoods Department wants to make sure Raleigh residents who need this service are aware.

Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for this special edition of our popular Black history tour highlighting Oberlin Village. Tours will begin at Mordecai Historic Park and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will disembark for a tour of the Historic Turner House and Oberlin Cemetery and learn about the neighborhood’s history of community and freedom. Tours will take place on Sunday, May 5 at 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. and last an hour. Registration is $12 and can be purchased online using RecLink. For more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Times: 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.Ages: AllCost: $12Get Tickets on RecLink

Participa con nuestro panel de expertos y adolescentes en esta edición especial para jóvenes de la serie Pregunte al Doc del ayuntamiento. En colaboración con el Consejo para la Salud Juvenil del Condado de Wake, exploraremos las cuestiones urgentes de la salud mental, el COVID-19 y el vapeo, ofreciendo ideas y recursos esenciales. ¿Tienes preguntas candentes? Participa en una sesión interactiva de preguntas que nuestro panel de expertos responderá directamente. Además, no te pierdas la oportunidad de conectar con organizaciones que ofrecen recursos invaluables en una sesión de presentaciones. Más información RSVP at wake.gov/PregunteAlDoc Note: This event is organized by Wake County. Raleigh's Housing and Neighborhoods Department wants to make sure Raleigh residents who need this service are aware.