Livable Raleigh

Partners for Environmental Justice Community Project Expo
2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
PEJ’s Community Project Expo is fast approaching, and we don’t want you to miss out! Join us on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Walnut Creek Wetland Park (950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610) for an inspiring day filled with fun and discovery.

Why Attend?
Cohosted by PEJ and the Raleigh Innovation Team, the Expo highlights incredible projects developed by Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network graduates. Each project focuses on green infrastructure, education & empowerment, or equitable development.

Enjoy live music, delicious food from Quizine Orleans, and a fun photo booth experience. Plus, you’ll have a chance to win exciting prizes!

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with local change-makers and explore innovative projects. Spots are filling up quickly, so be sure to register soon! Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click here to reserve your spot: Register Now.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Sophia Trentacosta, Executive Assistant
Partners for Environmental Justice
Email: STrentacosta@pejraleighnc.org
She/Her/Hers

SW Raleigh Community Engagement Holiday Social - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

When and How does Raleigh Vote? - POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER- NEW DATE TBD
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Jaycee Park Community Center, 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
POSTPONED DUE TO ICY WEATHER – NEW DATE TBD – STAY SAFE
WHAT CHANGES ARE COMING TO RALEIGH ELECTIONS?
AND
WHAT DO RALEIGH VOTERS CARE ABOUT?

The next election for Raleigh Mayor and City Council will be held November 3, 2026.
But there’s a brand-new primary election first, on March 3, 2026.
With a deadline for candidates to file and get on the ballot THIS YEAR — by December 19, 2025.
That’s right: To run in 2026, you must file with the Board of Elections by noon on December 19, 2025.
Join Livable Raleigh Advisory Committee Members and our guest Elections Expert Gerry Cohen on Monday, December 8, from 7-8:30pm at Jaycee Park, 2405 Wade Avenue to learn all the details.
We will also be presenting professional polling results showing what Raleigh voters care about.
If you are unable to join us on December 8, a video recording will be made available after the meeting.
Read more about Raleigh’s election format changes here: Election Season Ahead

Hillsborough-Wade CAC Social
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Players Retreat, 105 Oberlin Road, 27605
Hi CAC neighbors,
As many of you know, our Hillsborough-Wade CAC typically has a social meeting in early December, instead of our usual monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month (which are always very close to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays).
So please join us for our December Hillsborough-Wade CAC Social at The Players Retreat on Tuesday, December 9that 7:00 PM. We’ll be in the room to the left when you come in the front door.

Michael Lindsay
Chair of the Hillsborough-Wade CAC
Mobile: 919-429-0177
inform@nc.rr.com

West Raleigh CAC Holiday Gathering
2025-12-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 4900 Kaplan Drive, Raleigh, 27606
TIME
Wednesday December 10th 5:30pm – 7:30pm

LOCATION
Western Blvd Presbyterian Church
4900 Kaplan Drive
(lower entrance on north side of the building)
It’s our annual Holiday gathering and we hope you can attend!

Western Blvd Presbyterian Church has opened the doors to their fellowship hall and we will have refreshments and snacks available. Bring your favorite holiday sweets to share with the group!

We will also be collecting suitcases and medical supplies for the non profit “Not Just Tourists” Visit www.njt.net to find out more about the mission of the organization. You can also email raleigh@njt.net for more information.

We hope you can attend this in person meeting. There are no items on the agenda but we will reflect on the ways we have had a positive impact on our community this year.

—
West Raleigh Community Advocacy Council (CAC)
https://www.facebook.com/WestRalCAC
Chair Peyote Perryman

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 8020 Litchford Rd.
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
December 10
6 p.m.
Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
8020 Litchford Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-1, R-4, R-10-CU TO R-1 & R-6-CU
(Additional Information)
B
Bronwyn Redus

District E Meeting in conjunction with RPAC
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Willow House Coffee, 1004 South Saunders Street

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 4601 Creedmoor Rd.
2025-12-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
December 11
5:30 p.m.
Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 W Millbrook Rd, 27612
4601 Creedmoor Rd
Pre-Submittal
CX-3-PL-CU TO CX-3-PL-CU
(Additional Information)
E
Chad Essick

District E Book Club
2025-12-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Panera, Glenwood Avenue

Voice Your Ideas for a More Accessible Raleigh
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | 2550 Operations Way, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh
Raleigh is continuing its commitment to making our city more accessible for everyone—and we’d love for you to be part of that conversation.
Save the date for Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Operations Way Facility (2550 Operations Way). We’re hosting a public meeting on the City’s ADA Transition Plan for the public right of way. The presentation kicks off at 10 a.m., and Raleigh Transportation staff—and our consultant team—will be there to answer questions, share updates, and listen to your feedback. And yes, we’ll have snacks!
This meeting isn’t just for members of the ADA community—everyone is welcome! If you walk, roll, ride, or drive in Raleigh, accessibility affects you. You’ll learn how the ADA Transition Plan guides improvements to sidewalks, crossings, and programs so everyone can get around safely and comfortably.
ASL interpreters and assistive listening devices will be onsite. Any additional accessibility support needed? Please email us at: ADA@raleighnc.gov.
Can’t make the meeting? You can take our online survey and let you voice be heard! Learn more and visit our ADA Transition Plan page.

Midtown CAC Meeting
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Eastgate Park, 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC, 27609
For our last meeting of 2025, let’s gather for casual conversation and an opportunity to meet other residents. I will provide the basics: PrimoHoagie’s assorted sandwiches, Biggby’s Coffee, and chocolate treats (all locally donated). The rest is up to you. We could use cold drinks, salads, fruit, snack food, or whatever you would like to contribute. Please let me know if you are bringing items to share. Otherwise, we will just mingle and enjoy the company. If there is anything of special interest that you would like to see in 2026, just let me know.

For general interest, Tuesday, December 2, was a memorable day for CACs. Council took a huge step forward in strengthening the Raleigh CAC organization and partnership with the City by approving additional benefits that will strengthen our ability to fulfill our mission. As part of that agreement, the CACs have joined the Engagement network, along with other public groups that serve area residents in many ways. Another reason to celebrate.

Unlike our other meetings, there isn’t any agenda for this meeting. The only item affecting Midtown in the near future is the upcoming North Hills rezoning, with proposals for 40, 20, and 12-story buildings in an area zoned for 12 and 5-story heights. The application is inconsistent with the Midtown Area Plan building heights, in addition to several other policy discrepancies of the Comprehensive Plan. While some mixed-use development that brings office, residential, and retail offerings to the area is a welcome benefit, this application does not conform to any policy guidance intended to shape how a Regional Mixed Use Center grows and develops in the Midtown vicinity of the City.

If approved, this will change the landscape of the area and will impact traffic on major corridors, as well as local neighborhood roadways, without any planned City infrastructure additions.
Discussion and comments will be welcome.

The public hearing is scheduled for right after the holidays when Council returns after their holiday – January 6, 2026. What a great way to start the New Year! If you have an interest in speaking at the hearing, please let me know so we can co-ordinate our response.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on December 15 for a lively evening!

Regards,
Larry

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 831 Wake Forest Rd & 904 Mordecai Drive (Z-40-25)
2025-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
December 16
5:30 p.m.
Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
831 Wake Forest Rd & 904 Mordecai Dr
Z-40-25
Post-Submittal
OX-3 w/NCOD TO OX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Jamie Schwedler
Cashwell

Mordecai CAC Holiday Social
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Pelagic, 300 Pace Street, Raleigh, 27604
Mordecai CAC
the key to strong community

Hey neighbors! Join us on this Thursday, December 18 at Pelagic Beer and Wine for the MCAC Holiday Social.
Amanda and Matt from Pelagic are hosting and will have the firepit set up outside and some tasty beverages for us. Stop by to visit and have a drink, and chat with your neighbors.
This casual Holiday Social is a great place to meet people who have been volunteering with the CAC and learn more about it. We’ll have a short announcement time around 7pm.
If you’d like to see the Mordecai Community Action Coalition continue please consider getting involved. Email chair@mordecaicac.org.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 307 W. Martin St., 322 W. Davie St., & 311 Commerce Pl
2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | 307 West Martin Street, 307 West Martin Street, Raleigh
January 7, 2026
6 p.m.
307 W. Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
307 W. Martin St, 322 W. Davie St, & 311 Commerce Pl
Pre-Submittal
DX-20-CU & DX-5-SH TO DX-20-CU
(Additional Information)
D
Jamie Schwedler
Burns

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 617 W. Jones St. & 117 Glenwood Avenue
2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | 107 Glenwood Avenue, 107 Glenwood Avenue, 2nd floor, Raleigh
January 7, 2026
6 p.m.
107 Glenwood Ave, 2nd Floor, Raleigh, NC 27603
617 W Jones St & 117 Glenwood Ave
Pre-Submittal
OX-3-DE w/NCOD & DX-20-SH-CU TO DX-20-SH
(Additional Information)
C
Molly Stuart
Marziano II

Learn About Raleigh's New Election Process + Find Out What Raleigh Voters Care About
2026-01-07 19:00 - 20:30
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Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Drive (Z-38-25)
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
January 8, 2026
6 p.m.
Pullen Park Community Center, Classroom 126, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
1017, 1000, & 1100 Trailwood Dr
Z-38-25
Post-Submittal
R-4 w/SRPOD & R-6-CU w/SRPOD TO RX-3-CU
(Additional Information)
D
Molly Stuart
Hunt

SECAC (Southeast CAC) Meeting
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Please plan to have a representative from your registered neighborhood attend this meeting.

SECAC Community Meeting

When: January 8 ,2026
Where, Barwell Community Center
Time; 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm

Southeast CAC Community Meeting
January 8,2026, 7:00 PM Barwell Road Community Center

Note:Important Update on request to reinstate the SouthCAC
Agenda:
1. Welcome/Introductions – Dr Ulysses J Lane, SECAC Chair
-CAC Overview Video
2. Parks and Recreation Cultural Resources
a. Barwell Road Community Center, Director Colleen Toomey
b. Barwell Road Community Garden
3. Public Safety Community Reports
a. Wake County Sheriff Office, Deputy Ryne Doxsie
b. Raleigh Police Department | Officer Lee Rodrick
4. Managing Holiday Stress, Southlight-Bongo Manley
5.Widening of Barwell Road and Pearl Road Realignment Update.
Benjamin Possiel and Jaykumar Shah Manager, Raliegh Engineering Service Department
6.South CAC reinstatement request to RCAC.
7. Community Announcements
– SER Registered Neighborhoods
Meeting Adjourned!
Follow SECAC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SERALEIGHCAC11-7-2025111

If you are receiving this e-mail, it’s because you have attended one or more SECAC meetings in the past. If you wish to unsubscribe, please e-mail me at ulane6@nc.rr.com. Thanks.

ICE Watch Verifier/Dispatcher Training
2026-01-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, 1801 Hillsborough Street
Sat, 01/10, 6 pm, Pullen Church,
ICE Watch Verifier/Dispatcher Training: https://actionnetwork.org/events/ice-watch-verifier-dispatcher-training/

Sun, 01/11, 4:30 pm, Saint Francis United Method Church in Cary,
4th Amendment Workplace Training: https://actionnetwork.org/events/st-francis-cary-4th-amendment-workplace-training-11126

Mon, 01/12, 7 pm, Train-the-Trainers Training, online on Zoom: https://actionnetwork.org/events/training-of-trainers-for-ice-watch-4th-amendment-work-places-2/

The Monday training is for those who would like to take this one step further and become a Siembra-certified trainer. If they have attended the Monday meeting to become a certified ICE Watch and 4th Amendment Workplace trainer, and they live and work in Wake County, please have them either text the local folks that are running the stuff at 9195257295 or email 4aw-wake@proton.me for future coordination of trainings.

ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training

Join our ICE watch training so we can support our neighbors and organize in our community in Wake County.

4th Amendment Workplace Training
2026-01-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Saint Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 5525 & 5605 Rock Quarry Rd.
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
January 12, 2026
6 p.m.
Barwell Road Community Center, Meeting Room 2, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
5525 & 5605 Rock Quarry Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO NX-3-PL
(Additional Information)
C
Molly Stuart
Marziano II

Five Points CAC
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00
Please plan to join us Monday night for our January Five Points CAC meeting. It will be a zoom meeting.

Zoom Meeting link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84111555416

Captain J.R. Manson will offer insights we can take away from the tragic event that took place last weekend on Clay Street, next to Fred Fletcher Park, such as strategies to protect yourself when an intruder is in your house, being vigilant and noting unusual people in your vicinity that could be looking for vulnerable homes or people, etc.

Captain Manson will also share plans for enforcing the new noise ordinance that took effect on January 1st in the trouble spots in and around Five Points.

Dale Neal and Raleigh Water city staff will discuss the new Raleigh Water Self-Service billing portal. If you have struggled with getting your new account set up, this discussion will be really helpful.

And Council Member Christina Jones plans to join us to share a City Council update.

I have extended our usual hour meeting time to an hour and a half so that we will not need to rush through these important topics.

We look forward to your input and questions—please join us.

Hope to see you in the Zoom meeting Monday night.

Edie

SW Raleigh Community Engagement (SWRCE) Meeting
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:30
Join us Monday night, January 12th at 7 PM for our regularly scheduled Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting. This will be a virtual meeting using Zoom.

Greetings to Friends and Neighbors
City of Raleigh Inspections Report – City Inspector David Johnson will tell us what is changing this season with property upkeep.
City of Raleigh Monthly Report and Update – Captain Manson (SW-Southwest). Captain Nieters (SE-Southeast) are our District Commanders, Popular subjects are vandalism and Porch Pirates. (Always report porch pirates to Raleigh Police Dept) We are trying to “Bridge” our SW Virtual meeting to the Five Points CAC Virtual Meeting where Captain Manson will discuss the recent burgulary and fatality that happened recently at 819 Clay Street in their area.
Carolina Pines Community Center Projects and Updates – Playgrounds and tennis courts are being modified.
Carolina Pines Ave Improvement Project – Extending from Lake Wheeler Rd. to South Saunders St. Construction has started with alternating single lane traffic much of the day. This is going to be a complex project. Suggest avoiding the area if you don’t live there.
Raleigh Golf Association (RGA) – Land Sale and Rezoning – RGA property north of Tryon Rd. is in the process of being sold. A rezoning case that will allow “Affordable 60% AMI” apartments being built there was approved on October 7th. The number of units planned is currently about 370. Planned improvements to Fairway Drive along with a signal light at Tryon Rd will affect us all.
Lake Wheeler Road Construction at Dix Park – The section of Lake Wheeler Road from South Saunders south to the railroad crossing is about to begin significant construction. Traffic in the area will be severely limited. Avoid or plan well in advance.
Community Safety – We all need to discuss any ideas about how we can make our neighborhoods safer. Incidents occur. How we come together matters a lot. Comments and updates from our community leaders and residents.

Our February 9th meeting will be Virtual using Zoom.
For March 8th we will be back to our in-person. We are scheduled at our traditional home Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd. for our In Person Community Meeting at 7:00pm.

Join the Zoom Meeting

East CAC Meeting
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:30
Hi Eastsiders! The East CAC will meet Monday 12 January, at 7 PM at
Lions Park. We will have a presentation from city staff on the City of
Raleigh’s new Water Service portal. We will also hear from RPD on
community happenings. Of course, we will also be accepting nominations
for East CAC Leadership. Again, I encourage everyone to consider
serving: it’s a great way to volunteer!

Hope to see you Monday!

Regards,

Mark Turner

East CAC Vice-chair

P.S. If anyone has the CAC signs and can put them out, that would be
helpful. Thanks!

Train-the-Trainers Training
2026-01-12 19:00 - 21:00

Planning Commission
2026-01-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – January 13, 2025

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, January 13 at 9 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Planning Commission meetings can be viewed on the city’s website and RTN 11.
For more information about the meeting, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage.

A.

Call to Order

B.

Public Comment

C.

Consent Agenda

C.1

Approval of Minutes

Requesting approval of draft minutes from November 25, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting

C.2

Rezoning Z-29-25: Trailwood Drive, south of the intersection of Trailwood Drive and Avent Ferry Road (District D upon annexation)

Jacob Hunt, Planning and Development
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Recommended Action: Request a 45-day extension and provided the extension is granted, defer discussion to February 10, 2026, so that the applicant can revise conditions prior to receiving a recommendation from Planning Commission.
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This is a request to rezone the properties at 1116 and 1126 Trailwood Drive from Residential-4 w/ Special Residential Parking Overlay District to Residential-10- Conditional Use w/ Special Residential Parking Overlay District.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is January 24, 2026

D.

New Business

D.1

Rezoning Z-40-25 831 Wake Forest Road and 904 Mordecai Drive, South side of Mimosa Street (District C)

Hiram Marziano, Planning and Development
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Current Zoning: Office Mixed Use, 3 Stories, with Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District – Mordecai 2 (OX-3 w/NCOD)
Proposed Zoning: Office Mixed Use, 4 Stories, Conditional Use (OX-4-CU)
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This rezoning would permit additional building height and remove the existing Mordecai 2 Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD).
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is March 14, 2026.

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D.2

Rezoning Z-14-25 (TCZ-14-25) S New Hope Road, southeast of the intersection with Anamosa Street (District C)

Matthew Klem, Planning and Development
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This is a rezoning request to reduce the amount of permitted commercial development and increase the amount of permitted residential development.
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The Planning Commission deadline for action is March 14, 2026.

D.3

Rezoning Z-37-25: Avent Ferry Road Assemblage, south of the intersection of Avent Ferry Road and Chappell Drive (District D)

Metra Sheshbaradaran, Planning and Development
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The request is to rezone 17 parcels located along Avent Ferry Road, Broadwell Drive, Sure Court, Steadfast Court, and Chappell Drive from Residential-10 with Special Residential Parking Overlay District, Residential Mixed Use – 3 Stories with Special Residential Parking Overlay District, and Conservation Management with Special Residential Parking Overlay District (R-10 w/SRPOD, RX-3 w/SRPOD, & CM w/SRPOD) to Residential Mixed Use – 4 Stories – Conditional Use with Special Residential Parking Overlay District (RX-4-CU w/SRPOD). Proposed conditions prohibit certain uses, limit surface parking, provide pedestrian connection from the site to Chappell Drive, and require tenant notification for future demolition.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is March 14, 2026.

E.

Other Business

E.1

Planning Commission Rules of Procedure

Jennifer Ashton, Office of the City Attorney
Bynum Walter, Planning and Development
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On July 1, 2025, the City Council adopted a uniform template for rules of procedure for City advisory boards. Staff, in conjunction with the City Attorney’s Office, incorporated the Planning Commission’s existing rules of procedure into the template, and further offered certain recommended revisions to those rules to reflect the Commission’s current practices. Of note, the Planning Commission’s duties and responsibilities are specifically defined in N.C.G.S. Chapter 160D and UDO Article 10, and therefore, the Rules of Procedure are written to reflect those statutory and UDO-described duties and responsibilities.

E.2

Report of the Chair

E.3

Report of the Members

E.4

Report of the Assistant Director

F.

Adjournment

In-Person Water Billing Help Session
2026-01-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Garner Senior Center, 205 East Garner Road, Garner, NC, 27529
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Tuesday, Jan. 13
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Garner Senior Center
205 E. Garner Road
Garner, NC 27529
Where to find your account number on your current bill
Your account number can be found:

on your paper bill or
in your monthly emails from Raleigh Water titled “City of Raleigh – A Friendly Reminder Your Bill is Due.“

Councilor Jones District E Meeting
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | La Cucina Italiana, 6552 Glenwood Avenue

District D Neighborhood Alliance (DDNA) meeting
2026-01-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
January’s District D Neighborhood Alliance meeting will be at the Crowder Center (5611 Jaguar Park Dr) on Saturday, January 17 at 9:30 am. There is no agenda – just neighbors catching up with neighbors about City topics. Join us!

Councilor Jones District E Book Club
2026-01-17 09:30 - 11:30 | New World Cafe
