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Survivor Unmasking Brain Injury Workshop

Sertoma Arts Center 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Unmasking Brain Injury Workshop Each year, an estimated 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and about 5.3 million Americans are living with a TBI-related disability. To raise awareness and support those impacted, Raleigh Parks Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services is partnering with the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina to host an Unmasking Brain Injury Workshop at Sertoma Arts Center on March 17th from 10 AM to 12 PM. Participants will create their own masks at the workshop. Masks and art supplies will be provided for all participants. If you know someone in your community who might be interested in participating, please feel free to share the registration link below. The workshop is free to attend, and caregivers are welcome!  Registration Link: BIANCunmaskingworkshop Unmasking Brain Injury Initiative The Unmasking Brain Injury initiative was inspired by a National Geographic article featuring masks created by soldiers with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A provider in North Carolina, recognized the potential of this project for individuals with brain injuries, and thus an awareness and advocacy movement was born! This project aims to promote awareness of the prevalence of brain injury and gives survivors a voice to share their experiences. It encourages them to educate […]

Anatomy of a Traffic Stop

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

Join us for Anatomy of a Traffic Stop Join us for an interactive event, “Anatomy of a Traffic Stop,” hosted by the Raleigh Police Advisory Board! This event brings the community and the Raleigh Police Department together to discuss the rights and responsibilities of drivers and officers during a traffic stop. There will be a live traffic stop demonstration, with key moments paused for discussion. A prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and RPD officer will answer questions and provide multiple perspectives.      When? Thursday, March 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.      Where? Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Register Now!

Barwell Community Garden Group

Barwell Road Community Center 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

The Barwell Community Garden Group/CAT TEAM will be recruiting for new members at the next Team meeting. The meeting will be held next Saturday March 22,2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm at the Barwell Community center! If you're interested in holding a position or continue to hold your position this meeting will be mandatory. Thank you for your continuing support over past few years and welcome to all New Members. Barwell Road Park Community Garden | Raleighnc.gov

R-PAC Meeting

St. Mark's Episcopal Church 1725 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh

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LGBTQIA+ Historic Places Community Meeting

Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

LGBTQIA+ Historic Context Study The LGBTQIA+ Historic Context Study report is now available! Check out the final report or project summary to learn about some of Raleigh's important LGBTQIA+ historic places. The project evaluates 20 places for potential local Raleigh Historic Landmark listing, suggests other possible recognition options, and provides recommendations for further study. You are also invited to join city staff and the consultant, Cynthia de Miranda, as they share findings and provide updates about the next steps in the study. Light refreshments will be served.

Community Input on the Draft 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan

Tarboro Road Community Center

¿Habla español? Haga clic aquí para ver este mensaje en español. The City of Raleigh is requesting community input on the draft 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan. The plan describes how the City will use federal and local funds to create affordable housing, address homelessness, and serve low- and moderate-income communities over the next five years. The City expects to receive $4.5 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) next fiscal year (beginning July 1) and $22.5 million over the next five fiscal years. The draft Consolidated Plan can be reviewed here and is available for public comment through Monday, April 13th. Hard copies of the draft are available at the Community and Small Business Development office or by request (919) 996-4330: One City Plaza 12th Floor, Suite 1200 421 Fayetteville St. Raleigh, NC 27601 Ways to provide comments: Email written comments to CD.info@raleighnc.gov Mail written comments to "Housing and Neighborhoods Department, P.O. Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602” Accommodations for non-English speaking or residents with disabilities will be made available upon advance request. Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals needing interpreter services should provide 24-hour notice by calling 919-996-3100 (voice) or 919-996-3107 (TDD). Community Meetings The City is inviting community members to participate in upcoming community […]

Community Input on the Draft 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan

Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

¿Habla español? Haga clic aquí para ver este mensaje en español. The City of Raleigh is requesting community input on the draft 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan. The plan describes how the City will use federal and local funds to create affordable housing, address homelessness, and serve low- and moderate-income communities over the next five years. The City expects to receive $4.5 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) next fiscal year (beginning July 1) and $22.5 million over the next five fiscal years. The draft Consolidated Plan can be reviewed here and is available for public comment through Monday, April 13th. Hard copies of the draft are available at the Community and Small Business Development office or by request (919) 996-4330: One City Plaza 12th Floor, Suite 1200 421 Fayetteville St. Raleigh, NC 27601 Ways to provide comments: Email written comments to CD.info@raleighnc.gov Mail written comments to "Housing and Neighborhoods Department, P.O. Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602” Accommodations for non-English speaking or residents with disabilities will be made available upon advance request. Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals needing interpreter services should provide 24-hour notice by calling 919-996-3100 (voice) or 919-996-3107 (TDD). Community Meetings The City is inviting community members to participate in upcoming community […]

Anderson Point Park Community Day

Anderson Point Park 20 Anderson Point Dr, Raleigh, NC

Save the Date. (postponed from 2/22) It's a perfect blend of fun, relaxation, and connection, where the bonds of the Raleigh community grow stronger, and memories are made to last a lifetime.  Dress to be outside. Rain or Shine Anderson Point Park Community Day Event DETAILS 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Saturday, March 29, 2025  20 Anderson Point Park  FREE EVENT Hosted by: Barwell Road Community Center 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh  919-996-599 Ulysses J Lane VMD SECAC Chair

Chief of Police Swearing-In Ceremony

Southeast Raleigh High School 2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC

You are cordially invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Raleigh’s 31st Chief of Police, Rico Boyce. The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 2, at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, beginning at 6 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there! Both members of the media and the public are welcome to attend the ceremony. Learn more about Chief Boyce's exceptional work with the Raleigh Police Department. Date: April 2 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School 2600 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC 27610

Community Input on the Draft 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan (Virtual)

¿Habla español? Haga clic aquí para ver este mensaje en español. The City of Raleigh is requesting community input on the draft 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan. The plan describes how the City will use federal and local funds to create affordable housing, address homelessness, and serve low- and moderate-income communities over the next five years. The City expects to receive $4.5 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) next fiscal year (beginning July 1) and $22.5 million over the next five fiscal years. The draft Consolidated Plan can be reviewed here and is available for public comment through Monday, April 13th. Hard copies of the draft are available at the Community and Small Business Development office or by request (919) 996-4330: One City Plaza 12th Floor, Suite 1200 421 Fayetteville St. Raleigh, NC 27601 Ways to provide comments: Email written comments to CD.info@raleighnc.gov Mail written comments to "Housing and Neighborhoods Department, P.O. Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602” Accommodations for non-English speaking or residents with disabilities will be made available upon advance request. Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals needing interpreter services should provide 24-hour notice by calling 919-996-3100 (voice) or 919-996-3107 (TDD). Community Meetings The City is inviting community members to participate in upcoming community […]

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours

Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

Need Help With Technology? Get Advice About Your Device! Raleigh Digital Ambassadors are here to help! Whether you have a short question about how to work your computer or have long-term digital goals, join us for drop-in hours! You will be paired up with a Digital Ambassador to create a plan to best support your needs and tackle goals together in a 1:1 setting. Whether you need help with your phone, computer, or have other digital goals, we have you covered! No appointment is needed for this FREE session.

Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting

Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh

Development Stakeholders Meeting - April 10 Interested in connecting with the city staff regarding development, permitting, and text changes? We're excited to invite you to the in-person Quarterly Development Stakeholder Meeting. This meeting is a great opportunity for the public, engineers, developers, and consultants to hear important updates and discuss topics that impact development in the City of Raleigh. Staff will host a Zoning Informational on Residential Permit Review once the meeting is adjourned. Join us as we work together to shape the future of development in Raleigh. We look forward to seeing you there! Date: April 10, 2025 Time: 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Facility: Transportation Field Services Division Address: 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh NC 27604 For more information, please visit the Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting webpage. 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.