Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.
The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.
Are you a business owner interested in working on projects with the City of Raleigh? Join the Business Engagement and Opportunities Program for this invaluable workshop! Gain insight into current construction projects and hear directly from our General Contractors. You’ll meet representatives from Balfour Beatty and Holt Brothers Construction and: Learn about upcoming subcontracting opportunities Understand the subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification process Connect directly with a leading general contractor Registration is required. Reserve your spot today! Date: Thursday, Nov. 12 Time: 4 - 6 p.m. Location: Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Raleigh, NC 27601
Join artist Adam Cooley and create your own stamps! You'll create a piece of art to take home and help contribute to future public art piece that will be displayed at Brentwood Park. Participants will cut simple shapes from craft foam and mount them to make their own stamps, then print patterns onto cloth with fabric ink. No drawing or carving experience is needed, and everyone takes their printed piece home. Participants are encouraged to bring a cotton item (bag, t-shirt etc) that they would like to stamp and bring home as well. This workshop is open to ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. It's limited to 12 participants and costs $5. Register here
Join us in celebrating the unveiling of the new permanent exhibit. This exhibit will explore the experiences of Black physicians in the 20th-century South. Exhibit will feature original items from the renowned Pope Collection! Details Location: Pope House Museum Date: Saturday, Nov. 14 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ages: All Costs: Free No Registration Required
The Raleigh Fire Department is partnering with Cool2Care nonprofit to strengthen awareness, understanding, and meaningful interaction with our autism community. Join us for “Hot Dogs with Heroes” on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fire Station 12. This sensory‑friendly event is designed to create a welcoming space where children and families can meet firefighters and explore equipment at their own pace in a relaxed, supportive environment. Participants can look forward to hotdogs, sensory items, and opportunities for hands-on engagement tailored to the needs of autistic community members. Our goal is to build positive experiences, reduce barriers, and show families that the Raleigh Fire Department is committed to learning from and connecting with our community. Registration is free, and only one ticket per family is required. Space is limited, so we encourage families to sign up early. We look forward to celebrating the unique perspectives that strengthen our city.
The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more. Drop-in hours will be held October - December at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, Nov. 14 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Green Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.
Participate in our interactive Rain Garden and Rain Barrel Workshop this fall! In this workshop, you will learn about Green Stormwater Infrastructure and how it helps protect water resources, communities, and ecosystems. We will cover installation steps, maintenance needs, and provide resources for bringing these devices to your property. Registration is required. When: Saturday, November 14 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Where: Raleigh Little Theatre (301 Pogue Street, Raleigh 27607)
Take a journey to uncover Raleigh’s Jewish heritage and history, starting with Raleigh’s first Jewish resident, Moses Mordecai, the namesake of Mordecai Historic Park. We’ll learn about Michael and Regina Grausman, who hosted Raleigh’s first synagogue in their home. And new this year, each row of the trolley holds a trip packet with photos and small maps to help us explore the buildings, sites, and lives of those who built Raleigh’s Jewish community. These hour-long tours begin and end at Mordecai Historic Park. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check tickets and to meet the trolley on time. Tickets can be purchased online at reclink.raleighnc.gov or in person at the Mordecai Visitor Center. For more information, call 919-996-4364. Details Location: Mordecai Historic Park Date: Sunday, Nov. 15 Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: $15 per person Register on RecLink
Our next meeting will be November 16 at 7:00 at Abbotts Creek Center.
One special note: the November meeting date has been revised to November 16 so that we don’t compete with any family or vacation planning for the week of Thanksgiving.
The Dix Park Commission exists to oversee and approve matters related to Dix Park policy and development, The Dix Park Commission is supported by City staff well as Dix Park Conservancy staff.
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