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  • Employment Access for All: An Interactive Dialogue on Disability and Employment

    McKimmon Center NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Come take an afternoon break and enjoy some refreshments while talking about disability and employment. Date: Monday, May 18 Time: 2-4:30 p.m. Location: The McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St The 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. Space is limited and registration is required. If you will require an accommodation, please register with request by May 8, 2026.

  • Community Cookout: Summer Starts Here

    DMV Site 1100 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC

    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)

  • Seminar 1: Water Safety – Pools, Lakes, Ponds and Rivers

    Millbrook Exchange Park 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    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.

  • Seminar 2: Fire Safety – Grills, Bonfires and Backyard Fires

    Millbrook Exchange Park 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Seminar 3: Road Safety – Summer Travel, Drunk Drivers, and Pedestrians

    Millbrook Exchange Park 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Seminar 6: Pre-July 4th Special – Fireworks Law and Open Burning in NC

    Millbrook Exchange Park 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

    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