Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2936 Hodge Road
September 18 6 p.m. Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610 2936 Hodge Rd Pre-Submittal Wake County R-30 TO R-10-CU (Additional Information) ETJ Molly Stuart Marziano II
September 18 6 p.m. Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610 2936 Hodge Rd Pre-Submittal Wake County R-30 TO R-10-CU (Additional Information) ETJ Molly Stuart Marziano II
Jazz in the Square returns to Moore Square with live performances from some of the Triangle’s top jazz musicians. This free concert series invites you to kick back with friends, enjoy great food, and soak in the soulful sounds of summer in Downtown Raleigh. Each evening features: Food trucks on-site Wine & beer available for purchase Space for blankets and chairs for lawn seating 2025 Lineup Sept. 18 – Shirlette Ammons Sept. 25 – Brevan Hampden y sus Hermanos Let’s make the city swing—join us under the stars! Presented in partnership with Downtown Raleigh Alliance and Sleepy Cat Records. Details Days: Thursdays Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
Community Meeting: Thursday, September 18 7-8pm 1426 Wake Forest Road Please join the MCAC this THURSDAY, September 18 at 7pm as we kick off our meeting year. We have a new meeting day, time, and location! This will be a hybrid meeting so you can join in person, on Zoom, or view on Facebook.Agenda: Announcements Words from District C City Council Member Corey Branch Police Update Committee updates Featured Topics: Raleigh City Stormwater Presentation (keynote) Creeks (Athena Wollen): Brookside Drive/Cemetery Branch Environmental Stewardship Digital Signs (CS Hollis & Associates): Proposal on digital billboards in Raleigh Zoom: register in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ySSD87_3TaKWy26fyrYjOgLocation:Old Christ the King Church, at 1426 Wake Forest Rd. Please park in the back lot, and follow the signs for the CAC meeting. We will be using this location for at least the remainder of the calendar year.New Meeting Dates:Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 7:00 PM. This is a shift from our previous meeting schedule of the 2nd Tuesday.
The Community Cares Collaborative meets: Every other month on Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. White Memorial Presbyterian Church (lunch provided) Guest speakers, roundtable discussions, capacity-building activities Free to participate Members are encouraged to share updates, engage in group learning, and explore ways to collaborate. Regular communication helps keep all partners informed and connected.
The next District D Neighborhood Alliance will meet on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 9:30 am at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center(5611 Jaguar Park Drive). This is an opportunity to meet your neighbors and discuss what’s on your mind. Special guest Wake County Commissioner Safiyah Jackson will attend the meeting and be available to answer questions. Wake County is responsible for public schools, libraries and other critical human development and social services.
Ready to drop some LBS? Loneliness | Burnout | Stress! Join us for a hike and chill! Come for the nature walk, good vibes, and convos, leave with meaningful connections and a better understanding of how the environment shapes our health and community! Event Details Time: 9:30 AM Arrive & Network | 9:45 AM Stretch | 10:00 AM Hike Distance: 3 miles round trip, easy terrain (paved + natural surfaces) Note: Kid-Free Zone, adults only for this one! What to Bring: Light lunch, Water bottle, Sunscreen, Optional hiking stick, Layered clothing, Bug spray RSVP here to secure your spot! Why This Hike Matters We are pleased to announce that we are teaming up with Let's Get Social Raleigh and Partners for Environmental Justice to co-host to this special Hike & Chill! Together, we’ll explore the connection between nature therapy, wellness, and environmental justice, while highlighting why Southeast Raleigh’s Walnut Creek Wetlands are so vital to our health, culture, and community. These wetlands reduce flooding, improve water quality, protect wildlife, and offer a peaceful refuge for connection. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to environmental equity and healing through nature and this hike is a rare opportunity to see how caring for our environment also cares for us.
The City of Raleigh’s Historical Resources and Museum Advisory Board invites the public to take part in a guided walking tour of Mt. Hope Cemetery. Led by Carmen Cauthen, the tour will share powerful stories of Raleigh’s African-American community and highlight the lives and legacies of those laid to rest at this historic site. Register here: https://raleighnc.gov/.../walking-tour-mt-hope-cemetery...
Come out and cruise the day away as we celebrate the end of summer. There will be music, arts and crafts, bouncy houses, face painting, food trucks, games, and more. Pull out your Caribbean Island attire and come have a good time! Location: Green Road Community Center Date: Saturday, Sept. 20 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m Ages: All Cost: Free Register on RecLink Starting July 22
Make your own zine—mini magazines anyone can create! Use our materials or bring your own supplies. Make zines about your favorite animals, history, or yourself. Fun for all ages! Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Saturday, Sept. 20 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ages: 3 - 15 Cost: Free No registration required
Celebrate with us during Chavis Celebrates: The Main Event! This is a family-friendly event celebrating the 87th anniversary of the heritage, history, and culture of John Chavis Memorial Park. We will have inflatables, carousel rides, live entertainment, food trucks, and so much more! Bring your lawn chairs and look back on our decades of history while celebrating the present and anticipating the future! Location: John Chavis Memorial Park Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required
Join us at Sertoma Arts Center on Saturday, September 20, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for an opening reception. Meet the artists, learn about their work and creative processes, and enjoy an afternoon at the Sertoma Arts Center. About the Exhibition In this two month exhibit, the Raleigh Room will feature "Portraits, Perplexments and Other Past Peculiarities by Kevin Peddicord", the Hall Gallery will feature "Strucure Engaging Spontaneity" by Brain Imfeld, and the Lobby will feature "Mountains to Sea Trail Sketches" by Jeff "Sketch Guy" Rezeli, "Deliberate Texture" by Ann Haigler, and "Everything in Between" by Matt Murray. Learn more about the Exhibition at Sertoma Arts Center. Event Details Date: Saturday, September 20; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 Cost: Free and open to public To purchase artwork, contact Sertoma Arts Center for details.
SAVE THE DATE Join the Friends of Oberlin Village for our annual Celebrate Oberlin community event. Plans are underway for a full day of presentations, exhibits and tours. Reserve the date now so that you can get to know your neighbors and learn more about the rich history of Oberlin. Specific event details will be released during July and August.