Magic and Mischief

Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

The Wizard's Market appears for only one day in a cloaked location each year. Encounter mysterious characters and fantastic beasts, create magical crafts, shop for enchanting items and practice spells with professors from a certain famous wizarding academy.

Cemetery Sketching: Drawing with the Dead

Oakwood Cemetary 701 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh, NC

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

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole

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

A. These items will be discussed during the meeting 1. CP-7-22 and Z-92-22 Process Update This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. Rezoning Z-92-22 New Bern Station Area Planning, 744 properties along New Bern Avenue between Downtown and Hedingham Boulevard / Freedom Drive (Districts B & C) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. CP-7-22 New Bern Station Area Planning Study and Comprehensive Plan Amendments The Committee of the Whole is an informal special meeting of the full Planning Commission to have further discussions on specific referral items. The Planning Commission bylaws state that rezoning requests that are deemed inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and future land use map are automatically referred to the Committee of the Whole. Additionally, requests for Planned Development or Campus District are also automatically referred to this Committee. The committee typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in room 305 or Council Chamber.

GIS Day 2023

Raleigh Union Station 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC

The City of Raleigh’s Information Technology Department will host GIS Day activities at the Raleigh Union Station on Nov.7 from 8:30 a.m.-noon where you are invited to see demos of how GIS is used by our state and local governments and experience hands on learning with GIS technologies. Learn how GIS is used to solve problems in our everyday lives and how other advanced technologies aid in the evolution of GIS. Learn more about GIS Day GIS Day 2023 Map Contest This year’s GIS Day celebration at the City of Raleigh will include an original map competition. The deadline to submit your content is Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Wake Bus Rapid Transit New Bern Avenue Groundbreaking Ceremony

GoRaleigh 1451 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC

The city of Raleigh invites you to join us on this momentous occasion as we break ground on North Carolina's first bus rapid transit project. November 7, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.1451 N. New Hope RoadRaleigh, NC Attendees should park in the DMV lot located at 4121 New Bern Ave, Suite 151.Shuttle service will be provided for those with mobility needs.

City Council Afternoon Session

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

A. 1:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR 1. Pledge of Allegiance B. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS C. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consent Agenda Process 2. Donation of Surplus Property - Drop In and White Flag Shelters Upfit - St. John’s Metropolitan Community Church This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. Raleigh Housing Authority Bond Issuance – Birch and Branch This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4. City Code Amendment - Community Gardens in the Parks System - Injuring Plants Prohibited This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. D. CONSENT AGENDA - PETITION ANNEXATIONS 1. Petition Annexation- AX-30-23- Contiguous inside ETJ - 3400 Sungate Boulevard (District C) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. Petition Annexation- AX-25-23 - Contiguous Outside ETJ- 8113 Ligon Mill Road (portion of) (District B) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. E. CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Business Investment Grant Program - Economic Development F. CONSENT AGENDA - GRANTS 1. Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 - Grant Award This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. NCDOT Integrated Mobility Division Multimodal Planning Grant - Bicycle Plan Update - Grant Award This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. G. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES […]

RHDC Community Awareness Committee

One Exchange Plaza 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY

Public Meeting - November 7, 2023 The Community Awareness Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, November 7 at 4:00 p.m. in the Nash conference room on the 3rd floor of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov. 1. Call to Order A. Call to Order and Welcome This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. Old Business A. Sir Walter Raleigh Awards Summary B. Nov/Dec 2023 RHDC Social Media Calendar 3. New Business A. Jan/Feb 2024 RHDC Social Media Calendar B. 2024 In Person Events 4. Public Comment A. This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are not otherwise on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker 5. Pending Business A. Items not being discussed B. RHDC Website Conversion C. Mobile Tours 6. Adjournment The Community Awareness Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the Nash Conference Room, Suite 300 of the One Exchange Plaza building.

Opioid Overdose Prevention Training

Marsh Creek Community Center 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

City Council Evening Session

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

DD. 7:00 P.M. EVENING AGENDA EE. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1. Petition Annexation - AX-09-23- Contiguous, Outside and Inside ETJ - 0, 4209, 4217 Watkins Rd (District B) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. Rezoning Z-17-23: West side of Jones Franklin Road, south of Centerview Drive and north of Woodsdale Road (District D) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. Rezoning Z-20-23: The block bounded by Hillsborough Street, West Street, Morgan Street, and the railroad to the west (District D) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4. Rezoning Z-25-23: Poole Road, on the north side, west of the intersection of Poole and Riverview Roads (District C) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 5. Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-4-23: Downtown Transition Areas, east and south of the Glenwood-Brooklyn neighborhood (District D) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 6. Comprehensive Plan Amendment CP-5-23: Hillsborough Street Plan Amendment (District D) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. FF. ADJOURNMENT 1. Adjourn Meeting The Raleigh City Council will meet for an evening session. Watch Council Meeting Live Stream View agendas and past minutes Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting

Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

The Substance Use Advisory Commission advocates for a healthy community by promoting best practices for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. MeetsThe second Wednesday of each month. LocationRaleigh Pathway Center - Board Room 200900 S. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601 AgendaView agendas on BoardDocs If you would like to be on the agenda for an upcoming meeting, please contact Aracelys Torrez at aracelys.torrez@raleighnc.gov or 919-996-5740

New Applicant Workshop for 2024-25 Arts Commission Grants – Virtual

Virtual Meeting

Interested in learning more about the City of Raleigh Arts Commission Grants and whether your nonprofit organization is eligible to apply for this funding? Two one-hour New Applicant Workshops will be offered this November and are open to anyone interested in learning more about Arts Grant funding. This virtual session is on November 8, but an in-person session will be held on November 11. The New Applicant Workshop introduces prospective applicants to the grant program and provides in-depth information about eligibility requirements, the application process, and what happens once a grant has been awarded. Raleigh nonprofits who currently do not receive Arts Grant funding but plan to apply for 2024-2025 funding are required to attend one of the two available sessions. Virtual Event Details When: Wednesday, November 8, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location: This workshop will be held virtually on Zoom, a free video-conferencing software. Cost: Free Registration: Register online for a New Applicant Grant Workshop

Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board Meeting

Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

The Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board advises City Council on barriers that impact the Hispanic and immigrant community in social, economic, and vocational pursuits. MeetingsMeets the second Wednesday of each month The public is welcome to attend. If you would like to be on the agenda for an upcoming meeting, please contact Aracelys Torrez at aracelys.torrez@raleighnc.gov or 919-996-5740. LocationRaleigh Pathway Center 900 S. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601 AgendasView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs