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Join us for a free community cookout at the Former DMV Site! Come enjoy grilled food, shaved ice, live music, bounce houses, face painting, and more. Kids can fill a goodie bucket with toys, candy, and activities. City staff will also be on-site to share updates on exciting projects happening in your neighborhood. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the start of summer! Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. -  2:00 p.m. Location: 207 S. State Street (across from the Former DMV Site)

Topics of this class include:  Buddy system: never swim alone Designating a 'water watcher' - no phones, no distractions Life jacket use in boats, kayaks, and open water Designated swim areas only - why 'No Swimming' signs exist Backyard pool fencing, gate locks, and layers of protection Recognizing distress: drowning is silent, not dramatic What to do if someone is in distress: reach/throw, don't go Do not swim in Raleigh rivers alone - current and visibility hazards Child CPR and calling 911 - first three minutes matter most

Topics of this class include: Raleigh open burning law: only heating and cooking fires permitted Fire size limits: no more than three feet high or two feet in diameter Grill safety: 10-foot clearance from combustible construction required Portable fire pits: must be 15 feet from any structure Fire pit safety: always have extinguisher or hose nearby, 25-foot clearance Brush Fires-Never light fires in windy conditions - one spark can travel far Always fully extinguish before leaving - check embers NC fireworks law: most exploding and airborne fireworks are illegal Legal consumer fireworks: ground-based sparklers and fountains only What to do if a fire escapes: call 911, evacuate, do not attempt to fight it

Summer pedestrian spikes: more walkers, cyclists, and children on roads DWI enforcement increases during summer holidays - know the law Drunk/impaired driving: plan ahead, designate a driver, use rideshare Hot car dangers: interior reaches 130°F+ in minutes - never leave children or pets Pre-trip summer car check: tires, coolant, AC, emergency kit Distracted driving: phones, navigation, passengers - summer driving habits Cyclist and pedestrian rights: crosswalk laws, bike lane rules Overheating on the road: warning signs and what to do Driving near school zones and parks - increased foot traffic all summer Safe rideshare practices: verify driver identity before getting in

North Carolina fireworks law: anything that explodes or flies is illegal - firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, mortars Legal consumer fireworks only: ground-based fountains, sparklers (Class 1.4G only) Age law update (2025): minimum age to purchase or use fireworks is now 18  Penalties: Class 2 misdemeanor, up to $500 fine, up to six months jail if damage occurs Safe discharge zones: paved open areas away from dry vegetation, trees, structures Never use fireworks under the influence of alcohol  Keep water source, rake, or shovel nearby - monitor area for hours after Open burning reminder: Raleigh prohibits all trash and debris burning Raleigh ordinance: permitted fires cannot exceed three feet high or two feet wide If a fire escapes: call 911 immediately, do not attempt to fight alone  How to report illegal fireworks to Raleigh Fire Department