BPAC Planning Committee
2026-01-27 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Planning Committee focuses on bicycle-related issues such as bikeway design, wayfinding, and bicyclist safety.

Meeting Schedule: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Pierre Tong (Chair), Mary Jo Gellenbeck, Celise Bravo-Taylor, Tammy Stern

If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara Godwin.

Meeting to Reactivate South CAC in Raleigh's District C
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Save the date
Raleigh Citizen Advisory Council (RCAC) has received a request to restart the South CAC in Raleigh`s District C. The primary role of CACs is to provide a vital link between residents and local government since 1974.Raleigh City Council voted to restore the partnership in February 2024.
The First Community meeting to restart the South CAC will include an overview of the process to reactivate a CAC and get nominations for officers. (Chair, 1st, and 2nd Vice Chair. Recording Secretary, Multimedia Coordinator.)
When: Tuesday January 27,2026
Where: Biltmore Hills Community Center
2615 Fitzerald Drive, Raleigh NC 27610
Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Host: Raleigh Citizen Advisory Council (RCAC)
RCAC Facilitators:
Dr Ulysses J Lane, SECAC Chair
Mark Turner, East CAC Chair
Community Organizers:
Davon Murry and Brandi McNeill
Save the date: More updates to come.
By participating in your CAC, you have a say in decisions affecting your community.
Ulysses J Lane VMD
“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way” by Booker T. Washington

Hillsborough-Wade CAC featuring At-Large City Council Candidate Forum
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:30
Hi CAC neighbors,
The Hillsborough-Wade CAC will be hosting an At-Large City Council Candidate Forum two weeks from today, on Tuesday, January 27th at 7:00 PM on Zoom (link at the bottom of this email). Please put this event on your calendar!
As you may know, Raleigh will have a non-partisan primary on March 3rd (early voting is February 12 to 28) and a general election on November 3rd. There will be only two primary races this year: At-Large and District C. Both of those races require a primary due to the number of candidates running.
The At-Large City Council race has six candidates running:
James Bledsoe
Joshua Bradley
Stormie Denise Forte (incumbent City Councilor)
Clark Rinehart
Sana Siddiqui
Cameron Zamot
Click on any of the above candidates’ names to visit their website. All six candidates will join us for the forum!
See you in two weeks,
Mike

Michael Lindsay
Chair of the Hillsborough-Wade CAC
Mobile: 919-429-0177
inform@nc.rr.com

Hillsborough-Wade CAC meeting: At-Large City Council Candidate Forum
Time: Jan 27, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85492662428?pwd=[REDACTED]

Vote Local Informational Pop-Up Event
2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Join Us at a Vote Local Pop-Up!
The City of Raleigh’s Community Engagement Department is hosting Vote Local: Our Community, Our City, Your Vote! pop-up events across the city. Stop by to learn about upcoming changes to local elections and connect with staff who are ready to answer your questions. Your voice matters—come out, get informed, and get vote-ready!

Wednesday, January 28
4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Abbotts Creek Community Center
9950 Durant Rd., Raleigh

Meet the General Contractor: Balfour Beatty
2026-01-28 17:00 - 19:00 | 5800 Faringdon Place, 5800 Faringdon Place, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Are you a construction or services business interested in projects at the City of Raleigh? Join the Business Engagement and Opportunities Program and the general contractor Balfour Beatty to explore upcoming opportunities for your company.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 28
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: 5800 Faringdon Place
Raleigh, NC 27609
Register on Eventbrite!
During this event you will:

Gain insight into the subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification process
Connect directly with a leading general contractor
Learn about subcontracting opportunities on upcoming projects, including: NC Museum of History, UNCW Housing Village, and NC Museum of Civil War-Fayetteville

Registration is required. Register on Eventbrite!

Police Advisory Board Meeting
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
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.
Location
Raleigh Pathways Center, Conference Room 200
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

HUB Certification Info Session: Registering as a City Vendor (Virtual)
2026-01-29 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting
Date: Thursday, Jan. 29
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register on Microsoft Teams (use desktop computer for best results)
Are you a construction, contracting or services business that wants to work on government projects? Join us for a virtual info session and learn how to apply for certification as a Historically Underutilized Business with the North Carolina Department of Administration (HUB/NCDOA).
Benefits include greater access to government contracts and business opportunities, exclusive listing on our online directory of HUB certified businesses, and opportunities for business development and professional growth.
To be eligible, your business must owned and controlled by 51 percent or more of the following minority groups:

Black Americans;
Hispanic Americans;
Pacific-Asian Americans;
American Indians;
Females;
Disabled – A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3; or,
Disadvantaged – A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637.

Register today on Microsoft Teams!
For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).

Transportation and Transit Committee Meeting
2026-01-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Council Committees page has information on how to watch the meeting, view agendas and minutes, view members, and see information about other Council Committees.

Share Your Ideas for Biltmore Hills Park
2026-01-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join Raleigh Parks for a family-friendly public workshop to explore design options for the expansion of Biltmore Hills Park.

Councilor Silver District A Meeting
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:00
Location and time TBD

Reflecting Raleigh Civic Assembly
2026-01-31 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 16:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
The Civic Assembly is a process for problem-solving, centered around group discussion from a representative body of the community. Participants of the Assembly were chosen by lottery and are a group reflective of Raleigh’s overall demographic. The Assembly works to offer perspectives of residents on topics and policies that will shape the Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan.

District D: Election Changes Informational Session
2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Avenue
The Community Engagement Department is offering District-based Informational Sessions to help residents understand the changes to the local election process. Staff will be available to share information, provide resources, and answer questions.

Come out, get informed, and get ready to vote!

Monday, February 2
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Oberlin Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh

Mental Health Check In
2026-02-02 18:30 - 21:30 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Join us for Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings & Connection, a preventative wellness conversation centered on how food impacts our overall well-being beyond diet culture and restriction.Empty headingEmpty heading
Globally, food is recognized as medicine, culture, and a cornerstone of community. This check-in invites us to begin approaching it in the same way, examining how our relationship with food shapes our well-being across multiple dimensions.
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Food as Comfort — Without Guilt
Food as Preventative Care
Nourishment vs. Restriction
Food, Culture & Connection

This experience reflects a grassroots approach to wellness—neighbors, professionals, and organizers working side by side to ensure our community has access to holistic, non-clinical support. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Hosted by Let’s Get Social Raleigh Foundation INC and John P. Top Green African American Cultural Center
Location: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

City Council Afternoon Session
2026-02-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Doing Business with the City of Raleigh (virtual)
2026-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting
Learn how to do business with the City of Raleigh! This online info session will provide valuable insights into the city’s contracting processes, procurement requirements, and opportunities available for business owners. There will be time for Q&A with City of Raleigh staff from the Business Engagement and Opportunities Program, Small Business Development, and Procurement.
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 3
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register today! Use desktop computer to register.
For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program or contact beop@raleighnc.gov.

RHDC Community Awareness Committee
2026-02-03 16:00 - 17:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
The Community Awareness Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at One Exchange Plaza, conference room 809. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC Community Awareness Committee can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

City Council Evening Session
2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

RHDC Research Committee
2026-02-04 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
The Research Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in Conference Room 809, One Exchange Plaza building. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC Research Committee can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

Outreach at North Regional Library
2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:30 | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Feb. 4
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
7009 Harps Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh’s Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to:

Learn about projects impacting your community;
Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs;
Get assistance navigating our website and services; and,
Much more!

View Community Engagement event calendar

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2026-02-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, 27604
The registration link and agenda will be available a week before the meeting date. If you subscribe to this meeting series, you will receive the registration link and updates such as news and workshops.
This commission meets the first Thursday of every month. Members discuss various stormwater needs and issues. Then, provides recommendations to staff and reports to Raleigh City Council.
If you would like to speak at this meeting during public comment, please email us.

Design Review Commission
2026-02-05 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. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Design Review Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Design Review 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.

The Magic of the Fourth Ward
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601

Vote Local Outreach at Athens Drive Library
2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Athens Drive Library, 1420 Athens Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606
Feb. 7
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
1420 Athens Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606

Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh’s Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to:

Learn about projects impacting your community;
Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs;
Get assistance navigating our website and services; and,
Much more!

View Community Engagement event calendar

Celebrate Black History Month at Chavis Park
2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
We invite you to join us at John Chavis Memorial Park for a dynamic event that honors the history, culture, and significant contributions of Black communities.Empty headingEmpty heading
This celebration offers a variety of activities aimed at educating, inspiring, and bringing people together. There will be food trucks, lessons for littles, Black-Owned Business Vendors, bounce houses, arts and crafts, and much more! We hope to see you there.
Location: John Chavis Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Mardi Gras Masquerade Prom for Adults
2026-02-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Dix Park Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
After the success of last year’s Holly Jolly Raleigh Prom for Adults, tickets are now available for our Mardi Gras Masquerade Prom for Adults on Feb. 7, 2026!
We’re hosting a vibrant, masquerade-style evening where adults (21+) can get glammed up and celebrate Mardi Gras in style with music, masks, and magic all night long. Attendees will dance the night away to beats from our DJ, sip on adult beverages from local vendors at our cash bar, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and indulge in festive mocktails crafted by talented mixologists on-site.
Every registration supports the Raleigh Parks Play It Forward Financial Assistance Program, helping individuals and families play for a lifetime.
Location: The Chapel at Dix Park
Ages: 21 and older
Cost: $40
Get Tickets on RecLink

Living Legends: C.A.R.V.E. into Black Raleigh
2026-02-08 15:00 - 17:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Living Legends: C.A.R.V.E. into Black Raleigh. Honoring Those Who are Uplifting the Black Community Now
Panel Discussion: “Living Legends of Raleigh”

Dr. Paul Baker – Art / Education/ Community
Dr. James T. Roberson Jr – Religion/ Education / Community / Veteran
Frances Lonnette Williams – Education/ Community
Rozalyn Blair-Sanders – Education / Community
SGT Patricia Harris – Veteran / Community
SFC Elree Smith – Veteran / Community

An unforgettable evening as we honor the living legends of Raleigh, North Carolina—visionaries, trailblazers, and community champions whose work has shaped the cultural, social, and economic landscape of the Black community. This powerful panel discussion will spotlight the individuals who have not only witnessed history but made history.
This celebration is a moment to give them their flowers, celebrate their resilience, and acknowledge the impact of their decades of service. Through conversation, storytelling, and shared wisdom, these icons will reflect on their journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the legacy they continue to build.
Discussion Themes

Roots & Rise: The origin stories of Raleigh’s community leaders
Breaking Barriers: How they created opportunities where none existed
Building the Future: Their hopes, advice, and continued vision for the next generation
Legacy & Love: Honoring their commitment, sacrifice, and leadership
Why This Matters in a world that often waits to honor people after they’re gone, we choose to celebrate them now—in their presence, with gratitude, respect, and joy.

Details
Location: John P. “Top” Green African American Cultural Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration is Required

Board of Adjustment
2026-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Current and past Board of Adjustment meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and minutes may be viewed on the City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage.
The Board typically meets on the second Monday of each month at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. Board of Adjustment public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

City Council Work Session
2026-02-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

Project Forecasting Workshop
2026-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Do you want to learn about exciting new projects and opportunities at the City of Raleigh? Join the Project Forecasting Workshop to learn about upcoming projects likeWake Bus Rapid Transit at New Bern Avenue, sidewalk additions, fire station construction, and more. See a full list on the Project Pipeline page.
For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).
