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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, April 28 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Garner Senior Center 205 East Garner Rd 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."

Join the Raleigh Police Department for the next hiring event at our state of the art Law Enforcement Training Center! The Raleigh Police Department is offering a great opportunity for you to begin the hiring process for our upcoming academy. Join us to take the Reading Comprehension Test and Physical Fitness Assessment. Please arrive dressed in athletic attire to participate in the Physical Fitness Assessment. If unable to participate in the Physical Fitness Assessment, please contact the Raleigh Police Recruiting Unit at 919-996-1343. Recruiters will be present to answer questions and discuss career opportunities! Must be at least 20 years of age to participate Must present a valid driver's license Please visit our website to learn more about the Raleigh Police Department.

Celebrating Historic Preservation and America’s 250th Birthday This 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.  The stops include: Joel Lane House - 160 S. St. Mary's St. – Raleigh's oldest surviving dwelling State Capitol & Union Square - 1 E. Edenton St. – The heart of North Carolina government Early Store Building (Heilig-Levine) - 137 S. Wilmington St. – 150+ years of downtown commerce Chavis Park Carousel - 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. – A historic park and carousel (Former) BB&T Building - 227 Fayetteville St. – A downtown Raleigh icon Come Prepared The 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. Register and see more ride details.

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