Come join the City of Raleigh Museum at Historic Oakwood Cemetery for a fun, relaxing, and informative plein-air charcoal drawing class. All skill levels are welcome! Cost: $40-$62Ages: 18 and upRegistration and Information for Cemetery Sketching: Drawing with the Dead
Raleigh Parks is partnering with NC Harm Reduction Coalition to bring you free Opioid Overdose Training. Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose by administering Naloxone (nasal spray application brand name Narcan™) which can block the effects of an opioid overdose. Here is what you need to know before you go Date & Time: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Location: Marsh Creek Community Center, Room 105 Address: 3050 N New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604 Ages: 18 and older Cost: Free Registration: Registration is now open. Claim your spot now! For additional information please visit Opioid Overdose Prevention Training or, contact PRCRHealthandWellness@raleighnc.gov at 919-996-2767.
On this day, we thank military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans, their families, and the public are invited to attend this drop-by luncheon and social where we will honor their service through a patriotic art activity. Ages: AllCost: FreeLunch will be provided to the first 50 guests.
Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special women's history tour! Celebrate the influential women who shaped Raleigh's history and explore their stories throughout the city, from the women who broke barriers in North Carolina politics to those who fought for equality during the Civil Rights Movement. Tickets are $12 per person and are available at reclink.raleighnc.gov. For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.Cost: $12Ages: AllRegister on RecLink
Come to the museum to check out our newest exhibit and pet adoption event. The Plott Hound is North Carolina's state dog and it is a working breed. Plott Hounds have been raised in the United States for over 250 years and are the only recognized dog breed of North Carolina. Learn more about this dog, local animal shelters, and maybe even adopt your new best friend!Cost: FreeAges: All ages
Let your little one come join us for a morning of fun, thankfulness, and lots of turkey-related silliness. Children will participate in arts and crafts, stories, and tasty treats! The caregiver does not need to register; please notify center staff of any dietary restrictions or allergies. Ages: 3-6 years oldCost: $10 per child
Lake Wheeler Park will be providing a nature-inspired craft for kids at our Magnolia Shelter!
In a sprawling manor in the town of Mayflower Falls, the Dread family is hosting their yearly Thanksgiving dinner for their neighbors. The Dreads plan to serve delectable food catered from none other than Dread Steakhouse. To pass the time until the feast is ready, the guests will catch up on the latest neighborhood gossip and play hilarious party games. Alas, the last year has been filled with treachery, scandal, and deceit. Many of the neighbors may not get along. The Dreads hope everyone can exist in harmony – at least until dessert hits the table. Help us solve the murder! Participants will be assigned a part to play and will be provided with character instructions. Are you the victim or the prey? Light snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required by Nov. 7. Register in person at any Raleigh Parks facility or register on RecLink.
1. Call to Order 2. General Public Requests and Comments – (Please limit comments to 3 minutes) 2.1 We invite each person wishing to speak before the Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board to stand at the podium, state your name and address, and make your statement. Your information will be received and either placed on the next agenda, forwarded to a subcommittee, forwarded to the Raleigh City Council, referred to the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Director, or received as information. 3. Committee Report - Liaison Representative 3.1 Raleigh Youth Council (RYC) 4. Presentation 4.1 Play it Forward Financial Assistance Program This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4.2 Recreation Division - Overview of Health and Wellness Program: "What We Do" Series 4.3 Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) 4.4 Tarboro Road Park – Community Advisory Group and Situation Assessment This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4.5 Neighborhood & Community Connections Program - Project Priorities This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 5. Directors Report 5.1 Director 6. Committee Reports - Standing Committees 6.1 Parks Committee 6.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee 6.3 Greenways Committee 6.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee 7. Committee Reports - Liaison Representatives 7.1 Arts […]
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day on Friday, Nov. 17, at Durant Nature Preserve! The preserve is open 7 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. for visitors to enjoy the park, trails, and amenities, but nature staff will be on-site from 12 -2 p.m. with fun giveaways, activity booklets, and information on NEW, upcoming nature events and programs! Their table will be located at the start of the Whitehouse Trail. Get outside, take a hike, and find more opportunities to play and learn in nature! We hope to see you on Nov. 17! Ages: AllCost: Free
Ever wonder why a gobbler’s head is bare or what all those feathers are for? Find out the secrets of America’s favorite Thanksgiving dish. Ages: All ages welcomeSuggested for elementary school age or olderCost: $4Advance registration is required. Adult(s) must accompany participant(s). Adult(s) attend free and do not need to register.Register on RecLink
Join us at the Museum to listen and watch Ms. Stormie Daie read "Maddie and Liam at the Museum" and other fun children's books. Ages: AllCost: FreeRegister for Drag Story Hour at the Museum
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