Back by Popular demand, author and local historian Carmen Wimberley Cauthen will be doing her Trolley tour of Historic Black Neighborhoods for Juneteenth! Join Cauthen to explore some of Raleigh’s historic black neighborhoods. The tour will start at the Top Greene Community Center and will go from there. Cost: $10 for adults, $4 for kids ages 5-15Ages: All agesRegister on RecLink
Get ready for a night of good music, good food, and fun times at Carolina Pines! This event is the best of both worlds, as it will feature musical performances and sing-alongs, as well as a valuable education piece on the history of Juneteenth and the holiday's current representation in the local community. Kids Zone is available for children ages 5-12. Ages: 18 and upKids Zone is available for children ages 5-12Cost: Free*The event will be moved inside Carolina Pines Community Center if there is inclement weather*
Our next meeting is scheduled for June 15th at 9:30 AM at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center with District D City Councilor Jane Harrison. This will be an open meeting so please bring your thoughts, concerns, and updates to share with the group. If you have questions or concerns that need a more immediate response please contact Coucilor Harrison. We are planning to have Zoom available for the meeting. Zoom Meeting
Join us for a fun-filled day on the water with special guest Raleigh Dragon Boat Club! We’re hosting an introduction to Stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking, plus a special session on dragon boating. The Dragon Boat Club will provide a unique opportunity to join them on the water. Come out and paddle with us! Participants must be 18 years of age and must be comfortable around water. You will be in the water and may get wet so please wear appropriate clothing (swimsuit, water shoes or sneakers, t-shirt, hat, sunglasses) and bring a towel and water bottle. We will provide a personal float device, paddles, and instruction. Ages: 18 and upCost: Free
Celebrate Juneteenth at Mordecai Historic Park! Activities will include a themed park tour, historic games and crafts, and workshops on oral history and African American genealogy. Ages: AllCost: FreePark tours, trolley tours, and workshops are ticketed; other activities are free.
Join Raleigh Retro Gamers, Moore Square, and Raleigh Parks for a FREE event on Saturday, June 15! Explore thousands of retro & modern games, consoles, and geek merchandise from over 85 vendors. Event Highlights Vendor Marketplace LIVE Music: 3 bands & a DJ Drone Attack Game by Aerial Adrenaline Local Food Trucks Free-play gaming stations Gaming Tournaments by AmaZulu Gaming Cosplay Contest with prizes Kids activities: Splashpad, chalk art, Nintendo giveaways Demos by Sword Circle LLC Extra Life charity game benefiting Duke Children’s Hospital Don’t miss Raleigh’s biggest retro and modern gaming pop-up market! Ages: AllCost: Free
Celebrate Juneteenth with this special tour highlighting Raleigh’s Black heritage. Explore the city aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley to learn more about the historic homes, schools, churches, and businesses important to the capital’s Black history. Come early or stay after to continue celebrating Juneteenth at Mordecai with special tours, instructional workshops, and hands-on activities from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at reclink.raleighnc.gov. For more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Ages: AllCost: $10Get Tickets on RecLink
Juneteenth (June 19th) is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, family activities, vendors and food at the Capital City Juneteenth Celebration!
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
The East CAC will meet on Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center. The purpose of this meeting is an organizational meeting and to elect officers to serve a term of 1-year as leaders of ECAC. Open positions include Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. If you are interested in serving in a leadership role, please email Mark Turner and Lynette Pitt at candidatecommittee@eastraleigh.org by Monday, June 10. Please join us to reinvigorate our area’s Citizen Advisory Committee. Neighborhoods served include: Belvedere Park, Oakwood North, Longview Gardens, Longview Park, Windsor Park, Gatewood, and Lockwood. Please spread the word. Hope to see you there! Mark Turner and Lynette Pitt _______________________________________________
This coming Monday, June 17, learn the latest update regarding the Western Corridor Bus Rapid Transit, and ask questions you may have with the infrastructure. It is imperative that the city ensures that the voices of the disenfranchised are among the decision makers, and that the infrastructure works under the framework of #Equity Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZ0ucOqgrjkoGdR4qm9B03t5EKci3...