Livable Raleigh

Bye Bye Summer - Jamaica Edition
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
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

Walking tour of Mt. Hope Cemetery
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Mount Hope Cemetery, 120 Prospect Avenue, Raleigh
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…

Hike & Chill at Walnut Creek Wetlands
2025-09-20 09:30 - 13:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
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.

DDNA (District D Neighborhood Alliance) meeting with Councilor Harrison
2025-09-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
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.

Community Cares Collaborative Meeting
2025-09-19 11:30 - 13:30 | White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh
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.

Mordecai CAC Hybrid Meeting
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Old Christ the King Church, 1426 Wake Forest Road
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.

Jazz in the Square - Shirlette Ammons
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
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

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2936 Hodge Road
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
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

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
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 March – December at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Thursday, Sept. 18
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Marsh Creek Community Center; 3050 N. New Hope Rd.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Artist Talk | Wandering Between Worlds
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Join us at Pullen Arts Center on Thursday, September 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an artist talk with Allison Coleman, Min (ZC) Zhong, Ari Ferro, and Nancy Goodrich.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, September 18 from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Pullen Art Center, 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh, NC
Parking: Visitors must have a parking permit between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check in at Pullen Arts Center’s front desk for a license plate-based parking permit. View our parking map
Cost: Free and open to the public

To purchase artwork, contact Pullen Arts Center for details.

About the Exhibition
Pullen Art Center’s Wandering Between Worlds Exhibition features work from Allison Coleman, Jenn Hales, Marcia Moran, Ari Ferro, Min (ZC) Zhong, K. Orr Ambrose and Nancy Goodrich
Artwork will be on display from Aug. 2 to Oct. 26, 2025. A closing reception will be held at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Learn more about the Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center.

Design Review Commission
2025-09-18 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. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. 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.

Mayor's Committee for Persons With Disabilities Meeting
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities addresses the needs of people with disabilities and their families in the City of Raleigh. View the meeting agenda and minutes on BoardDocs.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 18
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
For more information, visit Mayor’s Committee for Persons With Disabilities.

Lunch Box Lectures at the City of Raleigh Museum
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Feed your belly and your brain!
Bring your lunch to the City of Raleigh Museum and listen to a captivating lecture every third Thursday of the month.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Bonnie Eamick
Thursday, Sept. 18
Assistant Manager at the Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park will speak on the legacy of Dr. Wilkerson, a pioneer for women in the medical world

Planning Commission Text Change Committee
2025-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
NOTE: The City of Raleigh has launched a new agenda management portal called “eScribe” that will improve access and transparency for Planning Commission Text Change Committee meeting agendas and minutes.
We’re excited to share that the September 17 Planning Commission Text Change Committee agenda is now live and can be accessed through the new City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage.

Public Meeting – September 17, 2025

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission Text Change Committee will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, September 17 at 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building in the City Council Chamber.
If you are interested in participating, please email Justin.Rametta@raleighnc.gov. Please include your name, address, and the case you would like to comment on.
For more information about the meeting, please visit the Planning Commission webpage.

Call to Order
Old Business
New Business

C.1 TC-3-24 Historic Preservation and RHDC
Amendments to State Law and a staff review of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) identified issues in the code that warrant further review and correction. To ensure continuous improvement of the city’s land development regulations and align with State Law, the language of the historic preservation related sections of the UDO are proposed to be updated.
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Recommended Action: The Text Change Committee may make a recommendation to the full Planning Commission. Alternatively, the request can be held or referred to committee for further review.

Other Business
Adjournment

RHA/OCAC Community Resource Fair
2025-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 | 971 Harp St, 971 Harp St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Sept. 17
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
971 Harp St.

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

Outreach at Green Road Community Library - CANCELLED
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Green Road Community Library, 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Sept. 17
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
4101 Green Road

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

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Avent Ferry Rd. Assemblage
2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
September 16
7 p.m.
Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
Avent Ferry Rd Assemblage
Pre-Submittal
R-10 w/SRPOD, RX-3 w/SRPOD, & CM w/SRPOD TO RX-4-CU w/SRPOD
(Additional Information)
D
Ashley Honeycutt Terrazas
Burns

Arts Commission
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
Meeting Details

View agenda and past meeting minutes on BoardDocs
Leave a Public Comment Using Voicemail
Public comment voicemails are accepted between 5 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Monday before an Arts Commission meeting. Public comment voicemails will be transcribed and become part of the public record. Comments will be posted to BoardDocs 30 minutes prior to the meeting. One comment per person per meeting is allowed.
To leave a public comment for the Arts Commission meeting, please follow these steps:

Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 6491
Record your comment. The time limit for public comments is three minutes.

Learn more about the Arts Commission

City Council Afternoon Session
2025-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session.

Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Special Meeting of West Raleigh CAC
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Powell Drive Park, 740 Powell Drive, 27606
Special Meeting of West Raleigh CAC
We are holding a special in person meeting on Tuesday September 16th at 1:00pmto meet with a reporter from the News and Observer. Larry King who lives next to the affordable housing development called Lorimer Springs that is to be built this year will also be in attendance. This is an in person meeting only, there will be no zoom link or recordings made of the meeting. There will be a photographer from the N&O.
The density allowed along the Frequent Transit Area (FTA) or Transit Overlay District (TOD) is of concern to Larry and other neighbors. The West Raleigh CAC is offering the space for concerned residents to meet. This is in addition to the two meetings that were held earlier this year to discuss this issue. This is an open meeting and will last one hour.
At this time, there is no indication that Lorimer Springs will modify it’s proposed density of 60 units in a three story building. A site plan has been filed with the City that meets the zoning conditions of the FTA.
Time:
Tuesday September 16th at 1:00pm
Location:
Powell Drive Park Neighborhood Center
740 Powell Drive

City Council Work Session
2025-09-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for a work session.

Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

North CAC
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
1) Call to Order and Welcome to Midtown CAC

2) Meeting Minutes

3) Raleigh Police Department

Activity and Crime Stats Report

Question and Answer

4) Dorothy Rathmell the Community Relations Analyst for Stormwater

5) Mitchell Silver and Megan Patton – City Council Updates

6) Whitney Hill – Chair Message

Topics – whitneyjr@gmail.com

7) Events – Barbara Harris

East CAC Meeting
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Tap Yard, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, 27604
Hi folks! Because Lions Park is closed for maintenance this month we will be meeting at Tap Yard Raleigh, which has graciously provided us meeting space. Thank you, Tap Yard!
We will hear from our friends at the Raleigh Neighborhood College who will explain this wonderful, free program. The College helps train Raleigh residents on how the city works and how THEY can play a leadership role in their community. You don’t want to miss this presentation!
I am also hoping to get folks from Raleigh Water to discuss the new billing changes.
We will also form a nomination committee to collect candidate names for our open role of East CAC Chair. Please consider this great opportunity to help lead your community!
Tap Yard Raleigh is at 1610 Automotive Way, near Brookside Drive and Capital Blvd. We will be meeting in the front Tavern room.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qhHZDNGKz1LnWE1V8
See you Monday, 15 September at 7 PM at Tap Yard!
Regards,
Mark Turner
East CAC Vice Chair

Five Points CAC Virtual Meeting
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Five Points Friends and Neighbors: Our regular second Monday of every other month meeting time would have our next Five Points CAC meeting fall on next Monday, Sep 8th.

But due to some scheduling issues, we are going to meet via Zoom on September 15th, 7-8pm.

Please join us for the next Five Points CAC Zoom meeting on September 15th 7-8pm.

Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84111555416

We will have a police report.

David Meeker will discuss the soon to be open Trophy Brewing on Bickett Blvd in the Electric Supply Co. building.

Susan Murphey will talk with us about Fall for Five Points event happening in Oct.

And Council Member Jones will wrap up the meeting with updates from the City Council and Q&A.

Hope you will be able to attend!

Edie

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 12009 Leesville Road
2025-09-15 18:45 - 19:45 | Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613, United States
September 15
6:45 p.m.
Z-26-25
Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613
12009 Leesville Rd
Post-Submittal
IX-3 w/AOD & SHOD-2 TO RX-3
(Additional Information)
ETJ
Katina Scott
Burns

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC)
2025-09-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is an all-volunteer advisory body, appointed by the Raleigh City Council. Members are responsible for making recommendations on the implementation of relevant programs, policies, regulations, and funding priorities regarding walking and bicycling in Raleigh.
Meets
The third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified.
6 p.m.
BPAC Agenda

Summer Concert Series
2025-09-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series
Sept. 14 – Blue Notes
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

Community Resource Fair / Back to School Giveaway
2025-09-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Mt. Moriah Community Church, 1500 Garner Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Sept. 13
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1500 Garner Rd

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

Art On The Greenway Ride Series - Ride #1
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, 27608
Join Oaks and Spokes and Raleigh Arts for three fun and social group rides to help shape the future of public art on Raleigh’s greenway system. These rides are part of an ongoing effort to identify where and what kinds of art could be added to make our greenways more vibrant, welcoming, and reflective of our community.
Along the way, we will visit or discuss several potential locations listed in the City of Raleigh Greenway Master Plan as priority sites for public art. These include sections of the Reedy Creek, Crabtree Creek, Little Rock, and Walnut Creek Trails. At each location, you can share your ideas about what types of public art you would like to see, such as tunnel murals, sculptures, wayfinding features, decorative fencing, infrastructure murals, or pathway art.
You do not have to pre-register to participate. Just arrive at the starting location by the posted start time for each ride.
The pilot list of locations includes areas like the North Carolina Museum of Art Blue Loop to Blue Ridge Road, Industrial Drive to Atlantic Avenue, and the Little Rock Trail between Davie and Cabarrus Streets, among others. These sites were chosen for their visibility, community connections, and potential to create unique experiences along the trail.
Whether you ride the greenway daily or visit it occasionally, this is a chance to explore it in a new way, imagine how art could enhance the space, and contribute to decisions that will help shape the greenway’s future.
Water and snacks will be provided, but participants should come prepared with their own water, sunscreen, and clothing suited to the weather. Please bring a safe and working bike, scooter, Onewheel, or other personal electric vehicle if you plan to ride.

Ride Information
Saturday, September 13th at 10 am
5 miles – Kiwanis Neighborhood Park to Crabtree Park Wetland and back.
View route information
Our first ride will be a short, family-friendly outing starting at Kiwanis Neighborhood Park. From there, we will ride together east toward the wetlands along Raleigh Boulevard, making a couple of stops along the way to imagine where and how public art could be added to this section of the greenway. Families with children are encouraged to join, and the pace will be easy and social.

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District E Book Club with Councilor Jones
2025-09-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Avenue
