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Please take note of two items that are about the monthly reservation for Councilor Harrison's District D Neighborhood Association (DDNA) meetings: I am re-confirming that DDNA will NOT be meeting at Thomas Crowder Woodlands Center on Saturday, June 21st as previously scheduled. Also, based on Councilor Harrison's message below we are also canceling the recurring reservation at Crowder Center for July 19th. Our next DDNA meeting at Thomas Crowder Center should be on August 16th at 9:30am.
Join us in 2025 for our 7th Annual Mud Day Festival as we celebrate our wetlands and all things muddy and wonderful! Learn about local environmental groups in our area while participating in the fun activities they offer, visit local food trucks, and of course, slide in a giant mud pit! Additional details coming soon! Date: Saturday, August 16 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
Kick off the new school year with some fun in the park! We’ll have backpacks and school supplies on hand, one per child, while supplies last. Note in My Pocket will be on site with free clothes in sizes newborn to adult. Free basic haircuts are available inside from 9 - 11 a.m., but spots are limited. Don’t forget to check out our Community Partners and activities in the park! Event Partners: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Omicron Zeta Chapter, Hiram Tyree #727 Masonic Lodge, Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services, North Carolina Empowerment Organization, and Having Aunties in Reach. Location: Sanderford Road Park Ages: 5 - 18 Cost: Free while supplies last - *Child must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies
Bounce into fun at John Chavis Memorial Park! Enjoy giant inflatables, food trucks, crafts, games, and more! Students can grab a free lunch box and water bottle while supplies last! Date: Saturday, Aug. 16 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
The Tarboro Road Community Center is excited to host a monthly Pop-up Roller Skating session! Join us on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for an afternoon of fun with a live DJ spinning the best old-school R&B, hip-hop, and funky beats for a perfect rhythm skate experience. This event is open to those 18 years and older, and remember, you’ll need to bring your own skates! Stop by the Center to register at the front desk and enjoy a welcoming space for skaters of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced skater, you will have a great time! We’re building a safe, inclusive roller skating community where everyone can have fun and help foster a vibrant, healthy roller skating culture here in the Triangle! Location: Tarboro Road Park Ages: 18 and older Cost: Free
2025 Summer Concert Series Aug. 17 - Carpe Diem Sax Quartet Fred Fletcher Park - 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC Time: 5 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Know Before You Go Please bring your own blanket or chair Performers may change without notice Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m. It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468
Annual Retreat - August 18 The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will hold its annual retreat on Monday, August 18 at 5 p.m. at the at the Mordecai Visitor Center at 1101 Wake Forest Road. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov. 1. Call to Order A. Roll Call 2. New Business A. Annual Retreat 3. Adjournment A. Adjourn Meeting
August 18 5:30 p.m. Method Community Center, 514 Method Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 1602 Gorman St Post-Submittal R-10 w/ SRPOD TO RX-4-CU w/ SRPOD (Additional Information) D Isabel Mattox Burns
The City is holding a pre-construction meeting for the Wake BRT: New Bern Avenue Project. The City's construction contractor will begin work on the project this fall. This meeting offers residents the opportunity to: Meet with the construction team Learn more about what to expect during construction Ask questions related to the BRT project. For more information on this project, visit the Wake BRT: New Bern Avenue Construction page.
August 18 6:30 p.m. Abbotts Creek Park, Multipurpose Room, 9950 Durant Road, Raleigh NC 27614 7008 Perry Creek Rd Pre-Submittal R-4 TO NX-4 (Additional Information) B David and Seyi Adamolekun Klem