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  • Meet Us at the Square 2026

    Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC

    Housing and Community Development's annual community event focused on connecting individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability with resources, services, and essential items. The event brings together City departments, community organizations, service providers, and volunteers to provide a wide range of support in one accessible location for the morning/afternoon. Meet Us at the Square brings community resources together in one place for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Connect with local organizations and access free services and support! Featured Services:  Food bank Barber/Salon Showers Food and clothing distribution Veterinary care Alliance Health services Job/resume coaching View Community Engagement event calendar

  • Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway – Buffaloe Road Athletic Park

    Buffaloe Rd Athletic Park 5900 Buffaloe Rd, Raleigh, NC

    The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be hosting popups to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags this fall. Swing by Buffaloe Road Athletic Park to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable paper yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the city's new service for residents, Enhanced Weekly Yard Waste Pickup.

  • SE Raleigh Peoples’ Assembly & Candidate Forum

    Garner Woman's Club 230 US 70, Garner, NC

    Southeast Raleigh People's Assembly & Candidate Forum Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 3–7 PM | Location Garner Woman's Club, 230 US-70, Garner, NC 27529 What does a Southeast Raleigh that works for all of us look like? Join your neighbors, community organizers, and local candidates for an afternoon of conversation, connection, and collective action. This community gathering brings together an organizing fair, panel discussion, and candidate forum to explore the issues shaping our neighborhoods - from proposed data centers and their impact on our communities to neighborhood safety and political accountability. Come learn, ask questions, connect with local organizations, and share your vision for Southeast Raleigh's future. Whether you're already organizing or just getting involved, there's a place for you in the conversation. 📍 Location confirmed at Garner Woman's Club. Seats are limited, so RSVP to get your spot ASAP!

  • Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway – Worthdale Park Community Center

    Worthdale Park Community Center 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh

    The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be hosting popups to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags this fall. Swing by Worthdale Park Community Center to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable paper yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the city's new service for residents, Enhanced Weekly Yard Waste Pickup.

  • Celebrating Art & Transportation On Atlantic Avenue

    Comfort Court 3050 Comfort Court, Raleigh, NC

    Celebrate Atlantic Avenue The City is excited to celebrate the Atlantic Avenue Improvement Project with a ribbon-cutting event! The project enhanced Atlantic Avenue between New Hope Church Road and Highwoods Boulevard with new sidewalks, a multi-use path, a median with turn lanes, and a new traffic signal at Bramer Drive. These improvements make it easier and safer for people to travel along the corridor. See what's new along Atlantic Avenue! Public Art Along the Corridor The project also includes public art by Durham artist David Wilson. The artwork adds a creative element to the corridor and incorporates poems by Johnny Lee Chapman, III. Learn more about the public art on Atlantic Avenue!

  • Coffee and Conversations – Volunteer Raleigh

    A Place At the Table 300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh

    Join the Community Engagement Department and A Place at the Table for our monthly "Coffee and Conversations." This event is meant to be friendly and welcoming, with open conversations about important topics. There won’t be a set agenda—just a chance to listen, share, and learn from each other. We hope to see you there! Friday, Oct. 10 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. A Place at the Table 300 W Hargett St Unit 50, Raleigh, NC

  • Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway – Lake Johnson Park

    Lake Johnson Park 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC

    The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be hosting popups to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags this fall. Swing by Lake Johnson Park to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable paper yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the city's new service for residents, Enhanced Weekly Yard Waste Pickup. Stormwater staff will also be available to talk about the Lake Johnson Park's new Trash Trap and the impacts that debris has on our waterways

  • Western BRT Open House: Pullen Park

    Pullen Community Center 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC

    The Western Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will connect downtown Raleigh to downtown Cary with more frequent and reliable transit service. The project has completed the 30% design milestone and is advancing through final design and environmental review. We're inviting the community to learn more about the project at one of three upcoming drop-in style open houses.

  • Western BRT Open House: Downtown Cary Park

    Downtown Cary Park 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NC

    The Western Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will connect downtown Raleigh to downtown Cary with more frequent and reliable transit service. The project has completed the 30% design milestone and is advancing through final design and environmental review. We're inviting the community to learn more about the project at one of three upcoming drop-in style open houses.

  • Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway – Glen Eden Pilot Park

    Glen Eden Pilot Park 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh

    The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be hosting popups to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags this fall. Swing by Glen Eden Pilot Park to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable paper yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the city's new service for residents, Enhanced Weekly Yard Waste Pickup. Stormwater staff will also be available to share information about Glen Eden Pilot Park's Green Stormwater Infrastructure and answer questions about water quality programs.