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SUMMARY:Raleigh Historic Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Historic Preservation and America’s 250th Birthday\n\n\n\nThis May\, we’re celebrating Preservation Month\, Bike Month\, and America’s 250th Birthday! Grab your bike for a 5-mile route that will feature stops at five Raleigh Historic Landmarks that span Raleigh’s 250 years of building history! Volunteers will share a brief history at each stop.  \nThe stops include: \n\n\n\nJoel Lane House – 160 S. St. Mary’s St. – Raleigh’s oldest surviving dwelling\n\n\n\n\n\n\nState Capitol & Union Square – 1 E. Edenton St. – The heart of North Carolina government\n\n\n\n\nEarly Store Building (Heilig-Levine) – 137 S. Wilmington St. – 150+ years of downtown commerce\n\n\n\n\nChavis Park Carousel – 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. – A historic park and carousel\n\n\n\n\n(Former) BB&T Building – 227 Fayetteville St. – A downtown Raleigh icon\n\n\n\n\n \nCome Prepared\n\n\nThe ride will begin and end at Exchange Plaza\, located between Wilmington and Fayetteville Streets in downtown. Riders are encouraged to bring their own bikes and helmets. A few free e-bike and scooter rentals will also be available. Water and restrooms are available at the City of Raleigh Museum before/after the ride\, but are not provided along the route – please plan accordingly. \n\n\nRegister and see more ride details.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/raleigh-historic-bike-ride-2/
LOCATION:One Exchange Plaza\, 1 Exchange Plaza\, Raleigh\, NY\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000
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UID:53475-1779112800-1779121800@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Employment Access for All: An Interactive Dialogue on Disability and Employment
DESCRIPTION:Come take an afternoon break and enjoy some refreshments while talking about disability and employment. \nDate: Monday\, May 18\nTime: 2-4:30 p.m.\nLocation: The McKimmon Center\, 1101 Gorman St \nThe event will feature keynote speaker Blaire Johnston\, ADA Business Partner in the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department; a panel of individuals with disabilities who are successfully employed; and an interactive activity. \nSpace is limited and registration is required. If you will require an accommodation\, please register with request by May 8\, 2026.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/employment-access-for-all-an-interactive-dialogue-on-disability-and-employment/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engagement Filter,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
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UID:53731-1780138800-1780149600@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Community Cookout: Summer Starts Here
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDate: Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 a.m. –  2:00 p.m.\nLocation: 207 S. State Street (across from the Former DMV Site)
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/community-cookout-summer-starts-here/
LOCATION:DMV Site\, 1100 New Bern Ave.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Other
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UID:53791-1780394400-1780401600@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Seminar 1: Water Safety - Pools\, Lakes\, Ponds and Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Topics of this class include: \n\n Buddy system: never swim alone\nDesignating a ‘water watcher’ – no phones\, no distractions\nLife jacket use in boats\, kayaks\, and open water\nDesignated swim areas only – why ‘No Swimming’ signs exist\nBackyard pool fencing\, gate locks\, and layers of protection\nRecognizing distress: drowning is silent\, not dramatic\nWhat to do if someone is in distress: reach/throw\, don’t go\nDo not swim in Raleigh rivers alone – current and visibility hazards\nChild CPR and calling 911 – first three minutes matter most
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/seminar-1-water-safety-pools-lakes-ponds-and-rivers/
LOCATION:Millbrook Exchange Park\, 1905 Spring Forest Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27615
CATEGORIES:Other
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UID:53805-1780504200-1780507800@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Sustainability\, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee\, a standing committee of the Parks\, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board\, normally meets in the Raleigh Municipal Building\, 222 W. Hargett Street\, Conference Room 305 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/sustainability-wildlife-and-urban-trees-committee-39/
LOCATION:Raleigh Municipal Building\, 222 W. Hargett St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Parks & Rec
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T200000
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CREATED:20260502T024448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T024448Z
UID:53861-1781632800-1781640000@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Seminar 2: Fire Safety - Grills\, Bonfires and Backyard Fires
DESCRIPTION:Topics of this class include: \n\nRaleigh open burning law: only heating and cooking fires permitted\nFire size limits: no more than three feet high or two feet in diameter\nGrill safety: 10-foot clearance from combustible construction required\nPortable fire pits: must be 15 feet from any structure\nFire pit safety: always have extinguisher or hose nearby\, 25-foot clearance\nBrush Fires-Never light fires in windy conditions – one spark can travel far\nAlways fully extinguish before leaving – check embers\nNC fireworks law: most exploding and airborne fireworks are illegal\nLegal consumer fireworks: ground-based sparklers and fountains only\nWhat to do if a fire escapes: call 911\, evacuate\, do not attempt to fight it
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/seminar-2-fire-safety-grills-bonfires-and-backyard-fires/
LOCATION:Millbrook Exchange Park\, 1905 Spring Forest Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27615
CATEGORIES:Other
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UID:53893-1782237600-1782244800@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Seminar 3: Road Safety - Summer Travel\, Drunk Drivers\, and Pedestrians
DESCRIPTION:Summer pedestrian spikes: more walkers\, cyclists\, and children on roads\nDWI enforcement increases during summer holidays – know the law\nDrunk/impaired driving: plan ahead\, designate a driver\, use rideshare\nHot car dangers: interior reaches 130°F+ in minutes – never leave children or pets\nPre-trip summer car check: tires\, coolant\, AC\, emergency kit\nDistracted driving: phones\, navigation\, passengers – summer driving habits\nCyclist and pedestrian rights: crosswalk laws\, bike lane rules\nOverheating on the road: warning signs and what to do\nDriving near school zones and parks – increased foot traffic all summer\nSafe rideshare practices: verify driver identity before getting in
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/seminar-3-road-safety-summer-travel-drunk-drivers-and-pedestrians/
LOCATION:Millbrook Exchange Park\, 1905 Spring Forest Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27615
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
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UID:53917-1782842400-1782849600@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Seminar 6: Pre-July 4th Special - Fireworks Law and Open Burning in NC
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina fireworks law: anything that explodes or flies is illegal – firecrackers\, bottle rockets\, roman candles\, mortars\nLegal consumer fireworks only: ground-based fountains\, sparklers (Class 1.4G only)\nAge 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\nSafe discharge zones: paved open areas away from dry vegetation\, trees\, structures\nNever use fireworks under the influence of alcohol  Keep water source\, rake\, or shovel nearby – monitor area for hours after\nOpen burning reminder: Raleigh prohibits all trash and debris burning\nRaleigh ordinance: permitted fires cannot exceed three feet high or two feet wide\nIf a fire escapes: call 911 immediately\, do not attempt to fight alone  How to report illegal fireworks to Raleigh Fire Department
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/seminar-6-pre-july-4th-special-fireworks-law-and-open-burning-in-nc/
LOCATION:Millbrook Exchange Park\, 1905 Spring Forest Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27615
CATEGORIES:Other
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