Livable Raleigh

Away with the Fairies
2024-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Enter a market full of fairies, dragons, mischief and more at this themed event especially for families.
Set in Mordecai Historic Park’s beautiful nature space, Paper & Stars Studio has gathered local makers, food vendors, and independent businesses to bring together the best of what Raleigh has to offer families. Enjoy free crafts and activities, find the perfect handmade treasures, and learn about local children’s programs all while enjoying great food and fun. Don’t forget to wear your best fairy or fantasy attire!
This event is free and open to the public. Visit the Paper and Stars Studio Eventbrite to register to receive event updates! Registration is not required but helps us to produce a well-planned event and allows you to receive updates and important information concerning any changes to the event.
For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
Ages: AllCost: FreeRegister for Away with the Fairies

Rural Transportation Workshop: Building Clean, Connected Communities
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Historic Marion Train Depot, 58 Depot Avenue, Marion, 28752
Rural Transportation Workshop

BUILDING CLEAN. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES

At this workshop, we’re charting the course for improved transportation in rural
Western North Carolina. Through community-led sessions, peer discussions, and
connections with resources and support organizations, we’ll gain insights and tools
to address your community’s unique transportation challenges and bring sustainable
mobility solutions home. Please join us to be a part of this transformative journey.

When
Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where
Historic Marion Train Depot, 58 Depot Street, Marion, NC 28752

RSVP
Please register in advance online at forms-.gle/5TtM5WecvSwq19ip7
or by phone, (919) 391-5150

Details
This event is free. Doors will open at 10:30 am. Lunch and refreshments
will be provided. $25 gas cards are available to offset the cost of travel.

Contact transportation@selcnc.org or (919) 391-5150

Co-sponsored by West Marion, Inc., Clean AIRE NC, EJCAN,
Environmental Defense Fund, North Carolina Black Alliance,
MDC, MountainTrue, Southern Environmental Law CenterRegister here: https://forms.gle/5TtM5WecvSwq19ip7

Community Day at Barwell Road
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Barwell Rd Park, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Barwell Road Community Center is hosting its 3rd annual Community Day event.
There will be a variety of community members sharing their resources with the community members, as well as food trucks and an inflatable for children.
Come out and meet other neighbors and friends, visit the community garden, and try your skills on the Carolina Panther’s challenge course.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Worthdale Community Center Open House
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, 27610
Discover the wealth of resources Worthdale Community Center provides for individuals and families by attending our upcoming open house event!
The Open House will feature:

Facility ToursExplore our facilities, including a fitness center, multipurpose rooms, and community spaces designed to foster connection.
Program DemosWitness live demonstrations of our diverse programs, from fitness classes to arts and culture initiatives, highlighting the center’s commitment to promoting a healthy and vibrant community.
Meet and GreetEngage with our staff and learn about the various services available, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
Family-Friendly ActivitiesEnjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities, including games, entertainment, refreshments, and food trucks.

Worthdale Community Center is a dedicated hub committed to fostering community engagement, promoting wellness, and providing diverse programs for individuals of all ages. With great facilities and a focus on inclusivity, Worthdale Community Center strives to be the heartbeat of our vibrant community.
Ages: AllCost: Free

RHDC COA Committee Training
2024-04-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
RHDC COA Committee Training

Public Meeting – April 15, 2024

The RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee will conduct its annual training on Monday, April 15 at 5:00 p.m. at the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor’s Center, 1101 Wake Forest Rd.
For more information about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

1. Call to Order

A. Roll Call

2. Training

A. Annual COA Committee Training

3. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

Southern Station Area Project Pop-Up Event
2024-04-15 17:30 - 19:30 | A&C Supermarket, 3210 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, 27603
Join Raleigh’s Planning and Development Department for a pop-up event for the Southern Station Area Project. We hope to meet residents where they are. Our goal is to share information about the project and get feedback. Come see us!
Monday, April 155:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A&C Supermarket3210 S. Wilmington St.Raleigh, NC 27603

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC)
2024-04-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.
MeetsThe third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified. 6 p.m.BPAC Agenda

North CAC
2024-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614

Raleigh Historic Development Commission Meeting
2024-04-16 07:30 - 09:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Raleigh Historic Development Commission

Public Meeting – April 16

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:45 a.m. in Suite 100, One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
Please allow time to go through building security. Information and building rules are available online.
Pubic participation is now available in person and remotely via voicemail. To leave a public comment for the Raleigh Historic Development Commission, call 855-925-2801and enter code 1887. Visit the RHDC page for more details.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

1. Call to Order

A. Roll Call
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2. Consent Items

A. Approval of Minutes from March 19, 2024

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment – Limit to 3 minutes

B. Voice Mail Public Comment

4. Committee Reports

A. Prince Hall HOD Ad Hoc
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B. Research

C. Community Awareness

D. Certificate of Appropriateness

E. Nominations

5. Other Business

A. Report of Commissioners

B. Report of Historic Preservation Unit
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

The Commission typically meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:45 a.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.
Agenda and ParticipationVisit the RHDC webpage for additional information on how to participate in person or by voicemail comment.

City Council Work Session
2024-04-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. 11:30 A.M. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Public Private Partnership (P3) Policy – Update and Revisions
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2. Sidewalk Petition Program – Review and Program Recommendations
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The Raleigh City Council will meet for a work 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.

City Council Afternoon Session
2024-04-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
B. 1:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Pledge of Allegiance

C. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consent Agenda Process

2. Property Rehabilitation Loan – Families Together – 1100 Athens Drive
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3. Reimbursement Agreement – Raleigh Convention Center Expansion – Design Costs for New Convention Center Hotel
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4. Extension of Bond Orders – 2017 Transportation Referendum
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5. Pawnbrokers License Application – Existing Pawn Shop at 3920 New Bern Avenue – Ownership Change (District C)
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6. Pawnbrokers License Application – Existing Pawn Shop at 2751 Capital Blvd – Ownership Change (District A)
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7. Pawnbrokers License Application – Existing Pawn Shop at 6740 Fleetwood Dr – Ownership Change (District E)
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D. CONSENT AGENDA – EASEMENTS

1. Modification and Partial Release of Easement – Little Rock Greenway Trail Pedestrian Bridge
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E. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES

1. Memorandum of Agreement – Task Force Number 8 – Urban Search and Rescue Team
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2. Memorandum of Agreement – Cooperative Agreement – Urban Search and Rescue Team
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3. Memorandum of Agreement – Vehicles On Loan – North Carolina Emergency Management
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4. Memorandum of Agreement – Statewide Mutual Aid – Urban Search and Rescue Team
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5. Professional Services – West Neuse Interceptor Rehabilitation and Replacement Project – Black and Veatch International Company – Amendment Number Three

6. Professional Services – Master Services Agreement – On-Call Professional Engineering Services – Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
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7. Contract Services – Digital Camp Instruction Services – Thomsen Systems, Inc DBA Tech Academy
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8. Contract Services – Carolina Pines Park Ballfield Lighting– Musco Sports Lighting, LLC

9. Contract for Services – Convention and Performing Arts Complex – Schindler Elevator Corporation – Amendment No. One

10. Contract Services – Infrastructure Hazard Survey and Mitigation – Precision Safe Sidewalks, LLC
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11. Lease Agreement – 1200 Blue Ridge Road – T Mobile Northeast, LLC
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F. CONSENT AGENDA – BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS

1. Budget Transfer – Municipal Building Generators Replacement – Advance Purchase of Equipment
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G. CONSENT AGENDA – REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS

1. Hollybrook Pump Station Developer Reimbursement Agreement Contract Amendment Number Two – Smith Edwards, LLC

H. CONSENT AGENDA – BIDS

1. Bid Award – Buck Jones Water Line Replacements – Park Construction of NC, Inc.
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I. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC

1. Speed Limit Reductions
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2. No Parking Zone – Line of Sight – Falls Church Road
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3. Loading Zone Modifications – 00 Martin Street
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4. No Parking Anytime “Tow Away” Zone – Brewton Place
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5. Traffic Schedule Updates
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J. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

1. Planning Commission Report

2. No report. See information below.
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K. SPECIAL ITEMS

1. Rezoning Z-46-23: North Boylan Assemblage, at the intersection of North Boylan Avenue and West Lane Street (District D)
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2. Alternative Response Model – Community Engagement Update
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3. Follow-Up Report – Citizen Advisory Councils

4. Municipal Election Changes
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L. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER

1. Joint Venture Gap Financing Rental Development Program – Funding Recommendations
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2. Fire Department Master Planning Services – Darkhorse Emergency Corporation

3. Professional Services – Raleigh Convention Center Expansion Project Phase 1 CMAR Construction Services – Clancy & Theys – Skanska – D.A. Everett, a Joint Venture

4. Contract Services – Raleigh Convention Center Expansion Project Owner’s Representative – Cumming Management Group, Inc.

M. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1. Public Nuisance Abatement – Property Liens
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2. Expansion of the Downtown Raleigh Municipal Service District
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3. Limited Obligation Economic Refunding – General Government
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4. Limited Obligation Bond Anticipation Note Program – General Government
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5. Petition Annexation- AX-01-24- Contiguous to Satellite, Inside ETJ – 4908 & 4930 Forestville Road and 4160 & 4172 Landover Lane (District B)
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6. Petition Annexation – AX-05-24 Contiguous, Inside ETJ – 5042 Tryon Road (District D)
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7. Rezoning Z-50-23: Varsity Drive, west of the intersection of Varsity Drive and Avent Ferry Road (District D)
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8. Rezoning Z-51-23: 430 Buck Jones Road, at the intersection of Buck Jones Road and Bashford Road (District D)
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9. Rezoning Z-53-23: Northwest of the intersection of Rock Quarry Road and Interlock Drive (District C)
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10. Rezoning Z-54-23: South Saunders Street, 200 feet south of the intersection of West South Street and South Saunders Street (District D)
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11. Rezoning Z-58-23: Rawls Drive, north of Poole Road and east of Diversity Way (District C)
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12. Rezoning Z-3-24: 933 Cross Link Road, south of Biltmore Hills Park and 1/2 mile east of the intersection of Garner Road & Cross Link Road (District C)
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N. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Items Pending

O. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Items Pending

P. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Items Pending

Q. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Items Pending

R. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members

S. APPOINTMENTS

1. Arts Commission – Two Regular Vacancies
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2. Design Review Commission (Formerly Appearance Commission) – One Alternate Vacancy
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3. Environmental Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy
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T. NOMINATIONS

1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission – One Regular Vacancy
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2. Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board – One Regular Vacancy (Professional Category)
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U. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

V. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK

1. Minutes – Various
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W. PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Rules of Decorum for Public Comment
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2. Voice Mail Public Comment

X. CLOSED SESSION

1. Enter Closed Session

Y. OPEN SESSION

1. Return to Open Session

2. Adjourn Meeting

The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon 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.

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2024-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh
Need Help With Technology? Get Advice About Your Device!
Raleigh Digital Ambassadors are here to help! Whether you have a short question about how to work your computer or have long-term digital goals, join us for drop-in hours! This session is offered in partnership with StepUp Ministry and will take place at the White Memorial Presbyterian Church.
You will be paired up with a Digital Ambassador to create a plan to best support your needs and tackle goals together in a 1:1 setting. Whether you need help with your phone, computer, or have other digital goals, we have you covered!
No appointment is needed for this FREE session.

Arts Commission
2024-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Meeting Details

The Arts Commission will meet in person at:
Pullen Arts Center105 Pullen RoadRaleigh, NC 27607Contact Raleigh Arts to request an item for the agenda. View agenda and past meeting minutes on BoardDocs
Watch this Meeting Virtually
The public can view the Arts Commission meeting virtually. Watch the Arts Commission virtually
Leave a Public Comment Using Voicemail
Public comment voicemails are accepted between 5 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Monday before an Arts Commission meeting. Public comment voicemails will be transcribed and become part of the public record. Comments will be posted to BoardDocs 30 minutes prior to the meeting. One comment per person per meeting is allowed.
To leave a public comment for the Arts Commission meeting, please follow these steps:

Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 6491
Record your comment. The time limit for public comments is three minutes.

Learn more about the Arts Commission

Dix Park Community Committee Meeting
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Community Committee is an advisory committee designed to represent the diversity of the community and bring a broad range of experiences and expertise to the Dorothea Dix Park project. This committee provides guidance and recommendation to the Dix Park Leadership Committee on matters related to park development, programming, and engagement.
The Dix Park Community Committee meeting will be held in-person at the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park, located at 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh NC 27603.
View Meeting Agendas and Minutes using the City’s paperless system

Planning Commission Text Change Committee
2024-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – April 17, 2024

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission Text Change Committee will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, April 17 at 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building in conference room 305.
If you are interested in participating, please email Keegan.McDonald@raleighnc.gov. Please include your name, address, and the case you would like to comment on.
For more information about the meeting, please visit the Planning Commissionwebpage.
A. These items will be discussed during the meeting.

1. Text Change TC-1A-24 and TC-1B-24 Stormwater Design Manual and Related UDO Changes
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2. Text Change TC-5-23: Omnibus List 2023
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3. Approval of the Draft April 3, 2024 Meeting Minutes

The Text Change Committee is a subcommittee where changes to the zoning code, known as the Unified Development Ordinance, are discussed. This subcommittee reviews the language of any potential code change.
The committee typically meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at One Exchange Plaza Room 809.

Local climate advocates host climate anxiety event ahead of Earth Day
2024-04-17 17:30 - 18:30 | NCSU Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27607
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Local climate advocates host climate anxiety event ahead of Earth Day
Together with Eco+Pack@NCSU and the Raleigh Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Toward Zero Waste is hosting a free workshop entitled Keep Your Cool In A Warming World: Facing Your Fear About Climate Change.

Where:

North Carolina State University’s Talley Student Union, Room #4280, located at 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606. Parking is free after 5pm and available at the Coliseum Parking Deck on 201 Jensen Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606.

When:
Cost:
How to Participate: This event is open to the public, but capacity is limited. Registration
required at: https://keep-cool.eventbrite.com.
During this free, one-hour workshop, somatic psychotherapist Miriam Brodersen will guide attendees as they explore the psychological roots of the climate crisis, discuss strategies to help when feeling overwhelmed, and demonstrate mindfulness techniques to develop resilience when confronting daunting environmental issues.
“So many people want to see action on climate, but decades of seeing political leaders from both sides of the aisle continue to ignore climate impacts has left them feeling hopeless,” said Beth Carmichael, a local CCL volunteer and co-organizer of the event. “We are offering this workshop to show our community that it is possible for people to transform their perspective and approach the climate crisis with both pragmatism and optimism.”
Beth struggled with similar feelings of hopelessness before finding Citizens’ Climate Lobby. “It is easy to feel powerless and overwhelmed by the scope of the climate problem. What I’ve learned is that working with others who are as concerned as I am feels so much better than doom-scrolling social media.”
CONTACT: Dargan Gilmore at dargan@towardzerowaste.org

April 17th from 5:30-6:30 pm FREE

Fair Housing Hearing Board Meeting
2024-04-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Fair Housing Hearing Board works to improve public awareness of the City’s Fair Housing Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in housing opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, family status, disability, national origin or sex.
LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
AgendaView agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Community Engagement Van at Careers on Wheels Truck Fair
2024-04-18 09:00 - 11:30 | St Augustine’s University, 1315 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join our engagement van at the annual Careers on Wheels Truck Fair! Come learn about how City employees make a difference in your community. Event is hosted by the Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy.
April 18, 9 a.m. t0 11:30 a.m.
Career on Wheels Truck Fair1315 Oakwood Ave.Raleigh, NC 27610

Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The committee helps people with disabilities to participate in the economic and social life of the community. To this end, the committee promotes employment of people with disabilities and communicates their needs to local leaders and the public. The committee also sponsors activities benefiting people with disabilities and their families.
LocationRaleigh Pathways Center900 S. Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601
Meeting Minutes and AgendasView meeting minutes and agendas on BoardDocs

Appearance Commission -- CANCELLED
2024-04-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. Appearance Commission public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2024-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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 Lake Johnson Pool – Partnership Opportunity

4.2 Dix Park Update

5. Minutes

5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
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6. Directors Report

6.1 Director

7. Committee Reports – Standing Committees

7.1 Parks Committee

7.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee

7.3 Greenways Committee

7.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee

8. Committee Reports – Liaison Representatives

8.1 Arts Commission and PADB

8.2 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission

8.3 City of Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board

8.4 Dix Leadership Committee

8.5 2024 Raleigh Environmental Awards jury

8.6 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board

8.7 PRCR Parks Bond Community Engagement Liaison Reports
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9. Chair Report/Announcements

9.1 Chair

10. Board Comments or Topics for Discussion

11. Adjournment

11.1 Adjourn Meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in-person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m.
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public.
This meeting will be streamed for public viewing – watch meeting.
The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Timely Connections
2024-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a series of exciting talks highlighting the culture and history of the Southeast, featuring varied topics such as the tattoos of Civil War soldiers, underwater archeology, and much more.
Timely Connections Lecture Topics
April 18, Dr. Kathleen DuValThe Roanoke colony and Native Americans
May 2, Lesa RedmondBlack higher education in Raleigh from slavery to freedom
May 16, Becky SawyerTattoos of Civil War Soldiers Documented at Fort Fisher
Ages: AllCost: Free

Free Shredding and Household Electronic Disposal Event
2024-04-19 17:00 - 19:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
More information at https://raleighnc.gov/landfill-and-reuse/news/get-your-shred-earth-day

Earth Day 2024
2024-04-19 17:00 - 22:00 | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
You’re invited to Raleigh Earth Day in partnership with We Plant it Forward’s Arbor Day!
Join us for this FREE community event to grow our collective community purpose toward the preservation and restoration of the natural environment. Explore earth-conscious vendors and organizations while enjoying live music, games, and activities for all ages. We will be showing a family-friendly movie to conclude the event.

LEARN about what the City of Raleigh, We Plant it Forward and other community partners are doing to create a more sustainable Raleigh. Take action by pledging to volunteer, plant a tree, and make personal changes to support the environment.
LEARN about what the City of Raleigh and Community Partners are doing to create a more sustainable Raleigh. Raleigh, and TAKE ACTION on Raleigh’s Community Climate Action Plan
TAKE ACTION and pledge to volunteer and make personal changes to support the environment.
CELEBRATE the Raleigh Environmental Award Winners taking climate action across the community.
WATCH the movie The Lorax

More details, vendor information, and event schedule can be found at Celebrate Earth Day 2024 and on the Dix Park website.

DDNA Meeting
2024-04-20 09:30 - 11:00 | NC
Our next meeting is scheduled for April 20th at 9:30 AM at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center with District D City Councilor Jane Harrison.
We will discuss the downtown municipal service district (MSD). The Downtown Raleigh Alliance will explain its role in providing safety, cleaning, and business development services via the MSD. Raleigh City Council is considering
expanding the downtown MSD borders to better cover areas like Glenwood South.
This meeting will be in-person only and we plan to have Zoom access back at the next meeting.
Hope to see you there!

Volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop
2024-04-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us for a volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop!

Upcoming Workshop
We host stream monitoring workshops throughout the year where you learn how to monitor stream health and water quality in Raleigh. Space is usually limited to 15 participants.
Workshop Details
When: Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Walnut Creek Wetland Park (950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610)
Register for the upcoming stream monitoring workshop!
The workshop will cover basic stream ecology and includes both classroom and (weather permitting) in-stream activities. The workshop will cover stormwater basics, an introduction to water quality, and practice collecting water quality and biological samples in the stream.
The workshop is a prerequisite for participation in Raleigh’s volunteer stream monitoring program, but is open to all. Please come with closed-toed shoes and long pants.

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Open House at Method Community Park
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
Please join us in the Pioneer Building at Method Community Park to learn the latest information about the Method Park Bond Project, and share your thoughts on the programming and activity plans.
This is a Community Open House event, so drop in any time between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Latta University Historic Park Dedication
2024-04-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Join Raleigh Parks for the dedication of Latta University Historic Park!
This park contributes to a rich history that deepens our understanding of African American life in Raleigh at the turn of the 20th century. All parking for this event will be at Jaycee Park (2405 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607), which is a five-minute walk from Latta University Historic Park (1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC 27607). Transportation from the parking area to the event via trolley will also be available starting at 3:45 p.m.
After the dedication ceremony, friends of Oberlin Village will host their 10th Annual Celebrate Oberlin event. For more information, visit friendsofoberlinvillage.org
Learn more about the Latta University Historic Park Master Plan
Event Details
Ages: AllCost: FreeRSVP by Friday, April 12Email: RSVP@raleighnc.govPhone: 919-996-3285

10th Annual Celebrate Oberlin Event
2024-04-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Be Our Guest!

Join us for an exciting evening meeting new friends or reuniting with neighbors at FOV’s 10th Annual Celebrate Oberlin event. This year’s celebratory event will be held on April 20, 2024, from 4-8 p.m. on the beautiful grounds of Raleigh’s newest park – Latta University Historic Park.

Enjoy the evening visiting a mobile library of education tables featuring: Oberlin Pioneers in Medicine hosted by WakeMed, radar scans of Oberlin Cemetery conducted by former NCSU doctoral student John Wall, Oberlin Veterans from various military campaigns, and other education displays. Dance the night away or relax on a blanket on the grassy knolls listening to the live performance of EPIC, whose playlist will include jazz and gospel. Stroll through the park and read the interpretive signage honoring Latta University. Learn about the landmark structures along Oberlin Road by partaking in a free Historic Trolley Tour of Oberlin offered throughout the evening by FOV volunteers. Satiate your appetite with offerings by two gourmet food trucks: Oak City Fish & Chips and Sweet’s Turkey BBQ. And, satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade pound cakes provided by White Memorial Presbyterian Church, West Raleigh Presbyterian Church, and other terrific bakers.

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Oberlin with the community, while learning about the history and the leaders of North Carolina’s largest known remaining intact settlement founded by a free Black person in 1858. We hope to see you there.

Sincerely,.

Executive Director
Friends of Oberlin Village

Poetry Reading at Lake Johnson
2024-04-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Lake Johnson Waterfront Center, 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27606
Join us in celebrating the poets of Lake Johnson Park!
This poetry reading honors ten local poets whose poems will be featured on our new interpretive poetry trail. The poets were chosen for their talent and unique ability to capture the spirit of the Lake Johnson community and the natural beauty found throughout the park. Enjoy listening to each writer read their poems out loud. Following the reading, there will be light refreshments and time to socialize. Advance registration is required.
Ages: AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink
