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Art, Education, and Collections Committee

Virtual Meeting

Meetings are held virtually on the first Thursday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. For more information about how to join the meeting please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610.

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission

Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh

Stormwater Advisory Commission Meeting 1. Welcome A. Introductions B. Excused Absences 2. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting A. Approval of Minutes from August 3, 2023 This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. Public Comment A. Public Comment - In person meeting 4. Commission/Stormwater Staff Update on Matters of Importance A. Staff and Commission Updates B. Hot Priority Topics C. Notices Prior to Construction 5. FY23 SMAC Annual Report and FY24 SMAC Work Plan A. Draft of Annual Report and Work Plan This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 6. Update on City of Raleigh Stormwater Management Design Manual A. Status on Design Manual 7. Drainage Assistance Projects & Stream Stabilization Projects for Reviews A. Projects for Review This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 8. Commission Review of Preliminary Topics for Next Meeting A. Preliminary Topics for October SMAC Meeting 9. Other Business A. Non Agenda Items 10. Adjournment A. Adjourn Meeting The Stormwater Management Advisory Commission is meeting next week! Join us in-person or virtually via Teams. Meeting Details When: Thursday, September 7 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Where: Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building (2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, 27604) Register for the upcoming meeting here!

Impact Partner Grant Virtual Info Session #2

Virtual Meeting

Calling all impact-oriented companies, social enterprises, non-profits, universities, and innovators that seek to strengthen Raleigh’s thriving innovation ecosystem. The City of Raleigh’s Office of Strategy and Innovation (aka Office of Yes, And!) is proud to announce the Fall 2023 Impact Partner Grant Request for Proposals. In line with our office’s vision to serve as a model for inclusive innovation and achieve the seemingly impossible, the Impact Partner Grants provide funding to organizations that help underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses start, stay, and grow in Raleigh. Join Cristina Leos, Senior Innovation Strategist for the City of Raleigh, for a virtual information session regarding the Impact Partner Grant program, eligibility, and submission process. All proposals are due by 11:59 pm ET on September 15. Register online

Appearance Commission

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

A. Design Alternates - Old Business 1. DA-4-2023: 2000 Falls Valley Dr (Falls Valley Self Storage) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. Design Alternates - New Business 1. DA-11-2023: 4451 Bullock Farm Rd (Raleigh Towing yard) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. C. Approval of Minutes 1. Review July 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes D. Report of the Commission's Attorney E. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair F. Other Business 1. Sir Walter Raleigh Awards Discussion G. Adjournment 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 Committee

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

The committee is responsible for the study of issues related to park facilities, features, developments, and modifications. The committee prepares recommendations and proposals for the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board based on in-depth review and study of park-related issues and concerns. The Parks Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 303 at 6:00 pm.

Honoring the Forgotten through Public Art: Dialogue on Community with Kayla Coleman & Kenseth Armstead

NC Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC

Small School visiting artist Kenseth Armstead shares his work and process with Director of the Visual Art Exchange Kayla Coleman in a conversation around the potential for public art to illuminate dialogue within and between communities. In exploring how public art provides insight and deepens understanding of community issues such as displacement, gentrification and non-recognition, Kenseth and Kayla invite audience members to consider and share issues specific to their own communities. Learn more about Honoring the Forgotten through Public Art: Dialogue on Community with Kayla Coleman & Kenseth Armstead Event Details When: Thursday, September 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Location: North Carolina Museum of Art, East Building Museum Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh, NC 27607 Registration: Eventbrite Registration - Reserve a spot for free on Eventbrite. Seating is limited.

Raleigh Department of Transportation Job Fair!

2550 Operations Way 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh

Are you ready to help make a difference in your community and in your city? Take the lead in your career and prioritize your passion for transportation by joining the Raleigh Department of Transportation job fair! Come learn about employment opportunities in Field Services. This is a FREE job fair and open to all! Positions range from entry-level to experienced operators and supervisors. CDL and non-CDL positions available! We are looking for: Maintenance Workers Equipment Operators Resurfacing Inspectors Seasonal Leaf Collection Staff (no prior experience required) Temporary Staff RDOT Job Fair! 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh Friday, September 8 & Saturday, September 9 9am - 2pm, both days Register today! Hiring managers will conduct on-site interviews. Please bring resume, ID and references. Snacks and beverages provided.   About Transportation Field Services The Transportation Field Services Division provides maintenance for City and State highway and infrastructure systems.  We strive to ensure the safety of the infrastructure system through diligent review and thorough inspections of proposed streets and street improvements as well as cost effective maintenance of existing system components. Learn more about what the City of Raleigh has to offer!

Noir Bizarre’s IHaveADreamPop! Festival

VAE Raleigh 228 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

Noir Bizarre's IHaveADreamPop! Electric Underground Railroad event is happening on September 8 and 9 at VAE Raleigh. This two-day event will feature live music, vendors, and DJ sets inside VAE's main gallery. Free and open to the public. The event starts at 12:30 PM. Le Bizarre Noir (NOIR BIZARRE) “STRANGE BLACK” is a play on words and reclaiming the idea that exploring works by people of color is often unbeknownst to a mainstream audience who had no idea we existed. Daniel Chavis wants to include everyone who is “strange and black” regardless of their background or sexual orientation, “offering something between Hillbillies and Hip Hop.” Noir Bizarre is a mobile multimedia event covering the "grey" areas of Bohemia and Afrofuturist creatives. We invite the local Triangle community to experience the bohemian side of this Black Futurist manifesto in art, music, and other endeavors. Learn more about Noir Bizarre's IHaveADreamPop! Event Details Where: VAE Raleigh, 228 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601 When: Friday, September 8, 12:30-11 p.m., and Saturday, September 9, 12:30-11 p.m. Cost: Free Schedule of Events: Friday, September 8 12:30-1 p.m.: Art Exhibition Lavender Mountain with DJ Shoegaze 1-4 p.m.:  Live Shoegaze bands 6-8 p.m.:  Reception highlighting the artist residency of The Veldt visual […]

Party in the Park

Kiwanis Park 2525 Noble Road

Come celebrate the end of summer and the start of the school year with the neighborhood as we party in Kiwanis Park. It's fun for the whole family with crafts, games, sweet treats, and so much more! There will be a food truck on site with some delicious delights available for purchase. Pre-registration is encouraged for communication in the case of inclement weather but is not required.