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SUMMARY:Legal Lift for Small Businesses - City Connect Series Event
DESCRIPTION:Presented in Partnership with Smith Anderson.\nRegistration opens March 10\, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and will be posted here. \nCalling all local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs! Join us for a FREE event designed to empower and help you navigate common legal concerns that all businesses face every day in Raleigh.  \nWhat to Expect:\n\nInfo Sessions hosted by Smith Anderson and EisnerAmper\nSmall Business Panel Luncheon\nResource Exhibitors\nOpportunity for Individual Coaching Session with Smith Anderson\n\n  \n\n\n \nAgenda\n\nPrevious columnNext column\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nTitle\nDescription\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:30 a.m.\nGetting Started: Company Formation\, Tax and Best Practices – Smith Anderson\nThis session will provide a primer on the fundamentals of choosing the appropriate entity for your business and basic tax effects of each. In addition to learning about differences between corporations\, limited liability companies\, and other entities\, you will also receive an introduction to key tax and compliance concepts and certain best practices to keep your business running smoothly.\n\n\n10:40 – 11:40 a.m.\nThe Numbers: Business Accounting Primer – EisnerAmper in partnership with Smith Anderson\nThis session will provide some insight into the accounting do’s and don’ts for small businesses.  We will cover topics\, such as\, accounting basics\, accounting software\, 1099 compliance\, an overview of sales tax\, how and when estimated payments play a part\, and some of the tax consequences of choosing various entities.\n\n\n11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nStart Up and Small Business Employment Law Landscape: What Always Matters and What Matters More (or Less) in 2025 – Smith Anderson\nThis session will cover employment law issues about which start ups and growing companies must be aware\, with a particular focus on employee count thresholds for various employment laws and the implications of hitting those marks. We will also explore key employment documents you should consider using – even if you have not yet triggered the previously discussed employment laws. Finally\, we will discuss key considerations for employment versus independent contractor arrangements\, noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements\, and wage and hour considerations that apply to all employers\, regardless of size.\n\n\n12:45 – 1:45 p.m.\nPanel Luncheon – hosted by the City of Raleigh’s Small Business Development Team\nHear about the resources that the City of Raleigh has available to you and learn about other entrepreneurial support organizations\n\n\n1:45 – 2:45 p.m.\nNext-Level Issues: Considerations for Data Privacy and Security and Intellectual Property – Smith Anderson\nThis session will offer a primer on intellectual property and data privacy considerations for businesses. We will cover a broad overview of the types of intellectual property and take a deeper dive into brand protection through prosecution and maintenance of trademark rights. Further\, in an era where data breaches and privacy violations dominate headlines\, the significance of robust data privacy and security practices cannot be overstated. We will not only explore an overview of relevant laws and real-world examples of data breaches\, but will also discuss best practices for data protection and how your business can foster an organizational culture that prioritizes privacy and security.\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00 p.m.\nMoney Talks: Funding Your Company and Exit Strategies – Smith Anderson\nThis session will discuss common ways of funding your business from bootstrapping and bankrolling to loans\, non-dilutive grants and outside investments and special considerations — particularly when trying to navigate federal and state securities regulations. We also discuss common exit strategies and succession planning issues for small businesses.\n\n\n\n\n \nMeet Our Partners!\nSmith Anderson:\nSmith Anderson is the largest business and litigation law firm headquartered in the Research Triangle. Smith Anderson is a combination of legal innovators with a culture and heritage that has been shaped for more than 100 years. \nEisnerAmper\nEisnerAmper services large enterprises\, privately owned companies\, governmental entities\, and high-net-worth individuals have complex short- and long-term financial and accounting needs. \nThese clients rely on EisnerAmper for comprehensive audit\, accounting\, advisory\, consulting and tax services\, delivered with integrity\, reliability\, and expert insights. \nThe City of Raleigh’s Small Business Development Team\nThe City of Raleigh’s Small Business Development Team serves as an ally for small\, minority\, and women-owned businesses throughout our community. The Small Business Development Team recognizes the challenges and rewards of starting or expanding a business\, and is committed to offering a range of resources to meet the unique needs and promote equity in the business community. \n\nLegal Disclaimer: \nInformation provided at this event is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.  No attorney-client relationship is established.  The City of Raleigh and Smith Anderson may not be held liable for errors or omissions in information or any losses\, injuries\, or damages arising from its use. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare\n\nPrint
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/legal-lift-for-small-businesses-city-connect-series-event/
LOCATION:Raleigh Convention Center\, 500 South Salisbury Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T180000
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SUMMARY:Game On!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games\, board games and MOORE! \nAvailable activities for Game On! include: \nSoccer balls\nHula hoops\nJenga\nChess (giant and regular)\nCornhole\nFrisbee\nBoard and card games\n(Please see Parks staff for game availability.)
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/game-on-13/
LOCATION:Moore Square\, 200 S. Blount St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Parks & Rec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
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SUMMARY:Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC)
DESCRIPTION:The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is an all-volunteer advisory body\, appointed by the Raleigh City Council. Members are responsible for making recommendations on the implementation of relevant programs\, policies\, regulations\, and funding priorities regarding walking and bicycling in Raleigh. \nMeets\nThe third Monday of every month\, unless otherwise specified.\n6 p.m.\nBPAC Agenda
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/bicycle-pedestrian-advisory-commission-bpac-22/
LOCATION:Raleigh Municipal Building\, 222 W. Hargett St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T200000
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UID:44792-1745262000-1745265600@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:East CAC
DESCRIPTION:Hi Neighbors\, \n\nPlease join us for our special Earth Day meeting on April 21 at 7pm at the Lion’s Park Community Center. (Technically the day before Earth Day.) We have a few very special guests lined up.\n\nZack Manor\, the city’s Urban Forester will be talking to us about Raleigh’s trees- how to maintain our tree canopy and how to increase it in areas.\n\nThen we’ll have neighbors Adam Daland and Jordyne Krumroy with Trees for the Triangle talk to us about their private efforts!\n\nAnd of course there will be time to share your thoughts. You can also watch live or later on our Facebook. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/16JaqTC6bE/?mibextid=wwXIfr\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI’ll be bringing some milkweed seeds to share for the butterflies. 🦋\n\nBest\,\nJean Mosher\nEast CAC Chair
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/east-cac-7/
LOCATION:Lions Park Community Center\, 516 Dennis Avenue\, Raleigh\, 27604
CATEGORIES:CAC,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T203000
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SUMMARY:North CAC
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/north-cac-19/
LOCATION:Abbotts Creek Community Center\, 9950 Durant Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27614
CATEGORIES:CAC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250302T022917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T172501Z
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SUMMARY:Planning Commission
DESCRIPTION:Public Meeting – April 22\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday\, April 22 at 9:00 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building\, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Planning Commission meetings can be viewed on the city’s website and RTN 11. \nFor more information about the meeting\, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA. INVOCATION\n\n\n\nB. PUBLIC COMMENT\n\n\n\nC. COMMITTEE REPORT\n\n\n1. Rezoning Z-14-24: 3301 Tarheel Clubhouse Road\, west of the intersection of Tarheel Clubhouse Road and Tarheel Club Road\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n\n\n\n\nD. NEW BUSINESS\n\n\n1. Rezoning Z-16-24: Globe Road\, approximately 1/4 mile northwest of the intersection of World Trade Boulevard and Globe Road (District E)\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n2. Rezoning Z-44-24: Avent Ferry Road\, approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Gorman Street and Avent Ferry Road (District D)\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n3. Rezoning Z-06-25: Globe Road\, approximately 1/4 mile northwest of the intersection of World Trade Boulevard and Globe Road (District E)\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n\n\n\n\nE. APPROVAL OF MINUTES\n\n\n1. Approval of April 08\, 2025 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n\n\n\n\nF. OTHER BUSINESS\n\n\n1. Report from the Chair\n\n\n2. Report from the Members\n\n\n3. Report of the Assistant Director\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n\n\n\n\nG. ADJOURNMENT\n\nThe Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB)\, located at 222 West Hargett Street. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal on the Thursday before the meeting date. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings\, visit our video services page.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/planning-commission-47/
LOCATION:Raleigh Municipal Building\, 222 W. Hargett St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Planning Commission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250302T023021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T023021Z
UID:43927-1745337600-1745341200@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:BPAC Policy Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Policy Committee focuses on pedestrian-related issues such as sidewalk construction and maintenance\, crosswalk enforcement\, and pedestrian safety. \n\nMeeting Schedule: The forth Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. unless otherwise specified\nMeeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building\, Conference Room 419\nMembers: Joe Caruso (Chair)\, Kari Barsness\, Elizabeth Alley\, Alex Rotenberry\n\nIf you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment\, please contact Barbara.Godwin@raleighnc.gov.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/bpac-policy-committee-15/
LOCATION:Raleigh Municipal Building\, 222 W. Hargett St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250302T023119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T184910Z
UID:43929-1745341200-1745348400@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:BPAC Planning Committee -- cancelled
DESCRIPTION:The Planning Committee focuses on bicycle-related issues such as bikeway design\, wayfinding\, and bicyclist safety. \n\nMeeting Schedule: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m unless otherwise specified\nMeeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building\, Conference Room 419\nMembers: Pierre Tong (Chair)\, Mary Jo Gellenbeck\, Celise Bravo-Taylor\, Tammy Stern\n\nIf you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment\, please contact Barbara Godwin.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/bpac-planning-committee-20/
CATEGORIES:Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250410T161751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T161751Z
UID:44717-1745344800-1745348400@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1600\, 1604\, 1610 Tryon Road
DESCRIPTION:Apr. 22\n6 p.m.\nCarolina Pines Community Center\, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road\, Raleigh\, North Carolina 27603\n1600\, 1604\, 1610 Tryon Rd\nPost-Submittal \nR-4 w/SRPOD & R-10 w/SRPOD TO RX-4 \n(Additional Information)\nD\nToby Coleman\nKlinger
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/neighborhood-rezoning-meeting-1600-1604-1610-tryon-road-2/
LOCATION:Carolina Pines Community Center\, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engagement Filter,Neighborhood Meeting (Zoning)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T200000
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CREATED:20250411T191013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T191013Z
UID:44745-1745344800-1745352000@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Rooted and Growing: Neighborhood Change
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/rooted-and-growing-neighborhood-change-2/
LOCATION:Saint Matthews Baptist Church\, 5410 Louisburg Road\, Raleigh\, 27616
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250412T193317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T193317Z
UID:44773-1745346600-1745350200@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 12009 Leesville Road
DESCRIPTION:Apr. 22\n6:30 p.m.\nLake Lynn Community Center\, 7921 Ray Road\, Raleigh\, NC 27613\n12009 Leesville Rd\nPre-Submittal \nIX-3 w/AOD & SHOD-2 TO RX-3 \n(Additional Information)\nETJ\nKatina Scott\nBurns
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/neighborhood-rezoning-meeting-12009-leesville-road/
LOCATION:Lake Lynn Community Center\, 7921 Ray Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engagement Filter,Neighborhood Meeting (Zoning)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T210000
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CREATED:20250408T212606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T210758Z
UID:44701-1745348400-1745355600@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Hillsborough-Wade CAC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hi CAC neighbors\, \nWe have several agenda updates for our Hillsborough-Wade CAC meeting which is this coming Tuesday\, April 22 at 7:00 PM. Our meeting location is the Pullen Community Center at 408 Ashe Avenue. (This meeting is in-person only\, not a hybrid meeting.) \n\n••••••••\nUPDATE #1:\nCity Councilor Christina Jones will be joining us for the second half of our meeting when we talk about the future options for the City’s annual Loose Leaf Collection Program. Councilor Jones can give us additional information and insights after we watch the presentation “Loose Leaf Collection Program: review and Recommendations”. \nCity Councilor Christina Jones\n••••••••\nUPDATE #2:\nA presentation by Leaf & Limb titled “From Wasteland to Wonder – Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape”. See attached PDF for more information.\n••••••••\nAGENDA\n• Presentation about a new development on Oberlin Road between Bedford Ave. and Roberts St.\n• Brief update about the rezoning case at the corner of N West St. and W Peace St.\n• From Wasteland to Wonder – Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape.\n• Loose Leaf Collection Program: review and Recommendations.\n• Q&A with Councilor Jones\, followed by vote on loose leaf collection options.\n\nAs you may have heard\, Raleigh is now considering future options for the City’s annual Loose Leaf Collection Program. We’ll have a presentation about the program and its future options. Followed by a group discussion\, and then vote on the current 4 options being considered by the City. We will relay this vote to our City Councilors and City staff. (I’m guessing this meeting might be the first public opportunity for Raleigh residents to offer educated feedback to the City.) \nClick here to read an article in today’s N&O about the Loose Leaf Collection Program. If you can’t get past their paywall\, the article’s text is repeated at the bottom of this email. \nSee you Monday evening\,\nMike \nMichael Lindsay\nChair of the Hillsborough-Wade CAC\nMobile: 919-429-0177\ninform@nc.rr.com \nPlease remember our meeting place is at the Pullen Community Center at 408 Ashe Avenue. (Not the Pullen Art Center on Pullen Road.) \n‘We think they’re mad now?’ Raleigh could end its loose leaf collection program\nBy Anna Roman\nUpdated April 9\, 2025 8:15 PM \nRaleigh homeowners may have to stop raking their leaves to the curb for the city to pick up. \nCity officials are considering ending the program in which homeowners rake their leaves to the curb to be vacuumed up twice a year each fall and winter. \nInstead\, residents could dispose of leaves in biodegradable bags or in the city’s bright green yard-waste carts. \nThe Raleigh City Council met Tuesday afternoon to address complaints about how long leaves remain at the curb. \n“There is a well-documented frustration within the last 15 years\,” said Steve Halsey\, assistant transportation director. “I’ve been with the city 12 years and I have heard it loud and clear\, and researching back to the ‘80s and ‘90s and seeing some of the same topics come up. … As the city gets bigger\, it becomes more and more challenging if you don’t add additional resources.” \nHow could Raleigh’s loose leaf pickup program change?  \nCity leaders will weigh several options: \nNo change: No new resources would be dedicated to the program\, and the status quo would be maintained. \nStaff up: Add staff and trucks to get leaves collected sooner\, with the first round before Christmas. In 2022\, this was estimated to cost $7.5 million the first year and another $2.1 million in ongoing costs. But those numbers have likely gone up\, Halsey said. \nPrivatize: Hire a private contractor for residents to call and schedule their pickup. This is done in Henrico County\, the home of Richmond\, Va. \nCut the program: Instead\, homeowners would bag leaves or put them in the yard waste carts and they would be collected weekly or every other week\, like trash and recycling. This would move the program to Solid Waste Services from Transportation\, and would require 15 new staff members to bulk up the yard waste work already done by Solid Waste Services. The change would go into effect in the fall of 2026. \nWhat did Raleigh leaders say?  \nMost city leaders wanted more information about moving to using bags or carts. \nCity leaders have deferred making changes “for a generation\,” council member Mitchell Silver said. \n“I think we’re all concerned about the cost\, but that decision has been deferred because of cost\, and I think we just have to figure out how to\, over time\, integrate it into our normal operations\,” he said. “But to me\, this is something that is quite important. We’re a city that values trees\, and this is one of the implications of having a heavy canopy of trees\, is that those leaves fall.” \nComplaints about leaf pickup are one of the things people email council member Jonathan Lambert-Melton about the most. \n“I think a lot about our Bringing Neighbors Home project that we just funded\, for example\, and how much of the direct immediate impact on working to eliminate homelessness we were able to make with a relatively small amount of money\, and then the ongoing cost of this program and the cost that would be needed to continue to expand it\,” he said. \nMayor Janet Cowell referred to her first time on the City Council 20 years ago and said there are still people mad at her for changing when their garbage was collected. \n“We think they’re mad now? I mean\, just wait” she said. “There is going to be massive blowback. And that’s not to say I don’t agree we need to make a change\, but I would be very careful about what else we change in the city\, if we decide to move on this. Because it will take a lot of oxygen out of the room.” \nHow are loose leaves collected in Raleigh now?  \nRaleigh divides the city into 12 zones and aims for two sweeps a year. The goal is to complete the first round by Christmas and the second by the end of February. The season begins Nov. 12 and ends March 20. \nHomeowners are notified when their zones are next on the schedule and asked to get their leaves on the curb\, but not block storm drains\, parking spots\, sidewalks or bike lanes. \nLoose leaf pick-up is only for single family homes and not for businesses\, schools or churches. Landscapers are also prohibited from dumping their leaves on the curb. \nDetails about the city’s current program can be found online at raleighnc.gov/leaf. \nOn the city staffing side\, 48 transportation workers who normally maintain sidewalks\, repair pavement\, sweet streets\, mulch and landscape city roads are redirected to the loose leaf program during the fall and winter months. \nIf the city ends pickup\, the city would see a 25% to 35% increase in sidewalk repair and replacement and 15% to 20% increase in street pavement patching\, according to the city presentation. \nWhy are there delays?  \nIce or snow or even rainy weather can delay leaves getting picked up during their scheduled times. \nPickup is also taking longer because Raleigh has grown without adding much staff to the program. \nThe city hasn’t added significant resources to its leaf collection program since 2011. Since then\, the city has gained more than 14\,000 single-family homes and 124 miles of streets to serve\, Halsey said. \n 
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/hillsborough-wade-cac-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Pullen Park Community Center\, 408 Ashe Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607
CATEGORIES:CAC,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250321T162303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T162303Z
UID:44321-1745402400-1745431200@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Game On!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games\, board games and MOORE! \nAvailable activities for Game On! include: \nSoccer balls\nHula hoops\nJenga\nChess (giant and regular)\nCornhole\nFrisbee\nBoard and card games\n(Please see Parks staff for game availability.)
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/game-on-14/
LOCATION:Moore Square\, 200 S. Blount St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Parks & Rec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T231244Z
UID:43889-1745409600-1745415000@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocation\nRaleigh Pathways Center\n900 S. Wilmington Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27601 \nAgenda\nView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/substance-use-advisory-commission-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Raleigh Pathways Center\, 900 S. Wilmington Street
CATEGORIES:Substance Use Advisory Commission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250302T023221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T023221Z
UID:43931-1745429400-1745434800@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Police Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Police Advisory Board serves as a liaison between the Raleigh community and City Council. The board will help build trust and relationships between the Raleigh Police Department and the community. \nLocation\nRaleigh Pathways Center\n900 S. Wilmington Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27601 \nAgenda\nView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/police-advisory-board-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Raleigh Pathways Center\, 900 S. Wilmington Street
CATEGORIES:Boards and Commissions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250315T034344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T034344Z
UID:44243-1745429400-1745434800@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:TURBULENCE: Birds\, Beauty\, Language & Loss | Block Gallery Artist Talk and Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:TURBULENCE: Birds\, Beauty\, Language & Loss Panel Discussion\nWednesday\, April 23\, 2025\, 5:30-7 p.m. \nNature has long been a source of inspiration for artists\, ranging from early cave paintings filled with depictions of wildlife to the romantic Hudson River School landscape paintings. However\, in more recent years\, the relationship between artists and nature has been redefined. As the impact of humans on the environment becomes more apparent\, artists have taken on the role of stewardship to help raise awareness of this critical moment. \nPlease join us to discuss how these shifting perspectives have impacted the artist practice and how partnerships can help promote the mission of preservation and sustainability on Wednesday\, April 23\, 2025\, 5:30-7 p.m. \nBlock Gallery artist Deborah Kruger will address how being an environmental artist has shaped her practice. Scott Hazard is the current Artist-in-Residence for the City of Raleigh Nature Preserves. He will join our panel discussion along with Bryan England\, Preserve Manager\, Annie Louise Wilkerson\, MD Nature Preserve Park with the City of Raleigh Parks\, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. \nLearn more about the exhibition. \nGallery Hours​​​​​​\nGallery Hours: Monday – Friday\, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. \nClosed Saturday and Sunday and for City Holidays. \nFree and open to the public
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/turbulence-birds-beauty-language-loss-block-gallery-artist-talk-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Block Gallery\, 222 W. Hargett St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250402T131744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T131744Z
UID:44507-1745431200-1745438400@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting -- West Peace Street Assemblage
DESCRIPTION:Apr. 23\n6 p.m.\nMcKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State\, 1101 Gorman St\, Raleigh\, NC 27606\nW Peace St Assemblage\nPre-Submittal \nIX-12 TO DX-30-UG \n(Additional Information)\nD\nJason Barron
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/neighborhood-rezoning-meeting-west-peace-street-assemblage-2/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engagement Filter,Neighborhood Meeting (Zoning)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250421T162643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T162643Z
UID:44832-1745434800-1745438400@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:West Raleigh CAC Virtual meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Wednesday April 23rd at 7pm\n\nA warm Spring greetings to our West Raleigh neighbors!\nOur monthly Meeting is this week and we have a few items on the agenda. Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested in attending a CAC meeting.\n\n\n*Agenda*\nDDNA Recap – Biophilic Cities\nBackyard Mosquitos and how to deal with them\nLorimer Springs discussion\nAthens Drive Community Library Discussion\nJuly In Person meeting planning\nBRCA Art Contest\nHillsborough Street Updates\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83981292620\nMeeting ID: 839 8129 2620\n\nOne Tap mobile\n+16469313860\,\,83981292620# US\n+19292056099\,\,83981292620# US (New York)
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/west-raleigh-cac-virtual-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:CAC,Engagement Filter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250416T202259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T222633Z
UID:44796-1745506800-1745510400@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Transportation and Transit Committee
DESCRIPTION:A. MEETING CALLED TO THE ORDER BY THE CHAIR\n\n\n1. Item 24-05: Part A – Citizen Initiated Street Closing Petitions – Street Closure Process Updates\n\n\n2. Item 24-05: Part B – Citizen Initiated Street Closing Petitions – Non-Conforming with Existing Policy – Special Cases (4/1/25)\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n\n\n\n\nB. PENDING ITEMS
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/transportation-and-transit-committee/
LOCATION:Raleigh Municipal Building\, 222 W. Hargett St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Council Committee,Engagement Filter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250302T023324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T023324Z
UID:43933-1745510400-1745517600@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Planning Commission Committee of the Whole
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 the Council Chamber.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/planning-commission-committee-of-the-whole-31/
LOCATION:Raleigh Municipal Building\, 222 W. Hargett St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Planning Commission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250411T103954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T103954Z
UID:44741-1745514000-1745519400@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Meeting re Lane Street drainage improvements
DESCRIPTION:The East Lane Street drainage improvement project will comprise replacing the current stormwater pipe that runs through properties to the north of E. Lane Street.  Parts of the current pipe are in bad condition and undersized\, causing flooding and sinkholes. The new pipe will either follow roughly the current path\, but along the rear of the properties on the north side of the 500 block of Lane Street\, or it will run under Lane Street itself\, or possibly partly under Lane Street and partly along its current path.\n\nMore details are forthcoming\, but there will be a public meeting to share and gather information on this project. It will take place on April 24 from 5:00 to 6:30 at the Tarboro Road Community Center at 121 N. Tarboro Road. All are invited.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/meeting-re-lane-street-drainage-improvements/
LOCATION:Tarboro Road Community Center
CATEGORIES:Engagement Filter,Stormwater Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250302T023435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T155338Z
UID:43935-1745514000-1745524800@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
DESCRIPTION:Public Meeting – April 24\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee will conduct a public meeting on Thursday\, April 24 at 5 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building\, 222 W. Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. \nFor more information about the meeting\, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.govor visit the RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness webpage. \n\nA. Call to Order – Chair\n\n\n1. Roll Call\n\n\n2. Approval of Agenda\n\n\n3. Approval of Minutes: March 27\, 2025\n\n\n4. Minor Work Report\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n\n\n\n\nB. Evidentiary Hearings – New Applications\n\n\n1. COA-0032-2025: 514 1/2 COLE ST\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n2. COA-0036-2025: 1027 W SOUTH ST\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n3. COA-0037-2025: 603 N EAST ST\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n\n\n\n\nC. Other Business\n\n\n1. Committee Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nD. Adjourment\n\n\n1. Adjourn Meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee public meetings are held in the Raleigh Municipal Building\, City Council Chamber. A broadcast is available via the following methods: the city’s website; the city’s YouTube Channel or Channel RTN-11. \nAgenda and Participation\nVisit the Certificate of Appropriateness webpage for additional information and how to participate. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. \nPLEASE NOTE: Applications should be submitted using the city’s online Permit and Development Portal. If you have any questions about the application process or about the meeting date\, time\, etc.\, please contact staff at historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/rhdc-certificate-of-appropriateness-committee-28/
LOCATION:Raleigh Municipal Building\, 222 W. Hargett St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Development Commission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250319T233558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T233558Z
UID:44272-1745519400-1745523000@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Olde Towne
DESCRIPTION:Apr. 24\n6:30 p.m.\nBarwell Road Elementary School Cafeteria\, 3925 Barwell Road\, Raleigh\, NC 27610\nOlde Towne\nPre-Submittal \nCX-5-CU TO CX-5-CU \n(Additional Information)\nC\nChuck Walker\nSheshbaradaran
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/neighborhood-rezoning-meeting-olde-towne/
LOCATION:Barwell Road Community Center\, 5857 Barwell Park Dr\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engagement Filter,Neighborhood Meeting (Zoning)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250321T162532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T162532Z
UID:44325-1745569800-1745589600@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day at Mordecai Historic Park and get your herb\, vegetable\, and flower gardens started for the season!\nHeirloom varieties of plants will be on sale for great prices. All plants are started from seed by the Mordecai Historic Park gardeners. Plants will include tomatoes\, peppers\, squash\, herbs\, and much more. Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information about the garden and grounds at Mordecai Historic Park! \nThere will also be short educational presentations by the Wake County Beekeepers Association at 10 a.m. and the Raleigh Garden Club at 11 a.m. on Saturday\, April 26. Come purchase some incredible plants at low prices and learn about local efforts to help Raleigh’s plants thrive while you support the park! \nThe sale will take place both on April 25 and 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mordecai Visitor Center. For questions or more information\, please call 919-996-4364. \nLocation: Mordecai Historic Park\nAges: All ages\nCost: Free to attend\, plants must be purchased
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/mordecai-annual-heirloom-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Mordecai Historic Park\, 1 Mimosa St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604
CATEGORIES:Parks & Rec
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250321T162424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T162424Z
UID:44323-1745575200-1745604000@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Game On!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games\, board games and MOORE! \nAvailable activities for Game On! include: \nSoccer balls\nHula hoops\nJenga\nChess (giant and regular)\nCornhole\nFrisbee\nBoard and card games\n(Please see Parks staff for game availability.)
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/game-on-15/
LOCATION:Moore Square\, 200 S. Blount St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Parks & Rec
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250308T205456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T205456Z
UID:44103-1745596800-1745611200@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join our Community Engagement Team as we attend the Earth Day Celebration! Residents will be able learn more about engagement opportunities\, programs\, and services that impact you. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/earth-day-celebration-2025/
LOCATION:Earth Day\, 1930 Clark Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27605
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250321T162655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T162655Z
UID:44327-1745656200-1745676000@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day at Mordecai Historic Park and get your herb\, vegetable\, and flower gardens started for the season!\nHeirloom varieties of plants will be on sale for great prices. All plants are started from seed by the Mordecai Historic Park gardeners. Plants will include tomatoes\, peppers\, squash\, herbs\, and much more. Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information about the garden and grounds at Mordecai Historic Park! \nThere will also be short educational presentations by the Wake County Beekeepers Association at 10 a.m. and the Raleigh Garden Club at 11 a.m. on Saturday\, April 26. Come purchase some incredible plants at low prices and learn about local efforts to help Raleigh’s plants thrive while you support the park! \nThe sale will take place both on April 25 and 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mordecai Visitor Center. For questions or more information\, please call 919-996-4364. \nLocation: Mordecai Historic Park\nAges: All ages\nCost: Free to attend\, plants must be purchased
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/mordecai-annual-heirloom-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Mordecai Historic Park\, 1 Mimosa St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604
CATEGORIES:Parks & Rec
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250411T221154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T221154Z
UID:44749-1745661600-1745676000@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:National Prescription Take Back Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked. \n\nFalls River Pharmacy at 10930 Raven Ridge Rd\nWegmans at 1200 Wake Towne Dr
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/national-prescription-take-back-day-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Engagement Filter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250418T203532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T203532Z
UID:44809-1745661600-1745679600@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Chavis Health and Wellness Day
DESCRIPTION:At John Chavis Memorial Park\, we believe that health is wealth.\nTo bring this belief to life\, Raleigh Parks has teamed up with the Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc.\, to present a Health and Wellness Day. \nThis event is about inspiring individuals of every age and background to focus on their well-being. Come out and join us as we work to make wellness a top priority in our community! \nAges: All\nCost: Free
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/chavis-health-and-wellness-day-2/
LOCATION:John Chavis Community Center\, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parks & Rec
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T161050
CREATED:20250321T162755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T162755Z
UID:44329-1745661600-1745690400@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Game On!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games\, board games and MOORE! \nAvailable activities for Game On! include: \nSoccer balls\nHula hoops\nJenga\nChess (giant and regular)\nCornhole\nFrisbee\nBoard and card games\n(Please see Parks staff for game availability.)
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/game-on-16/
LOCATION:Moore Square\, 200 S. Blount St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Parks & Rec
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