Livable Raleigh

Beats and Eats: Country and BBQ
2025-05-23 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Attention foodies and music lovers alike…
Join us for our first night of a series of evenings featuring curated pairings of music genres and delicious cuisines. Dance the night away while savoring yummy bites!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2025-05-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. Call to Order – Chair

1. Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes: April 24, 2025
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4. Minor Work Report
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B. Evidentiary Hearings – New Applications

1. COA-0022-2025: 404 N BLOODWORTH ST
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2. COA-0047-2025: 616 N EAST ST
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3. COA-0048-2025: 111 N BLOODWORTH ST
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4. COA-0051-2025: 208 E LENOIR ST
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C. Other Business

1. Committee Discussion

D. Adjourment

1. Adjourn Meeting

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee public meetings are held in the Raleigh Municipal Building, City Council Chamber. A broadcast is available via the following methods: the city’s website; the city’s YouTube Channel or Channel RTN-11.
Agenda and Participation
Visit the Certificate of Appropriateness webpage for additional information and how to participate. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications should be submitted using the city’s online Permit and Development Portal. If you have any questions about the application process or about the meeting date, time, etc., please contact staff at historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole
2025-05-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Committee of the Whole is an informal special meeting of the full Planning Commission to have further discussions on specific referral items. The Planning Commission bylaws state that rezoning requests that are deemed inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and future land use map are automatically referred to the Committee of the Whole. Additionally, requests for Planned Development or Campus District are also automatically referred to this Committee.
The committee typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in the Council Chamber.

Transportation and Transit Committee Meeting
2025-05-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO THE ORDER BY THE CHAIR

1. Item 24-05: Part A – Citizen Initiated Street Closing Petitions – Street Closure Process Updates
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2. Item 24-05: Part B – Citizen Initiated Street Closing Petitions – Non-Conforming with Existing Policy – Special Cases (4/1/25)
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B. PENDING ITEMS

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.

District C Councilor Branch Community Meeting
2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 3653, 3713, 3717, 3719, & 3725 Tarheel Club road
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
May 21
6 p.m.
Marsh Creek Community Center, Marsh Creek CC Classroom Room, 3050 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604.
3653, 3713, 3717, 3719, and 3725 Tarheel Club Road
Pre-Submittal
R-4, CM w/SHOD-1, & AP TO R-10
(Additional Information)
B
Molly Stuart
Klem

Fair Housing Hearing Board Meeting
2025-05-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Fair Housing Hearing Board works to improve public awareness of the City’s Fair Housing Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in housing opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, family status, disability, national origin or sex.
Location
Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Agenda
View agenda and minutes on BoardDocs

Outreach at Green Road Community Library
2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Green Road Community Library, 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC, 27604
May 21
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!

RHDC Research Committee
2025-05-21 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – May 21, 2025

The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, May 21 at 8:30 a.m. at One Exchange Plaza, Suite 301, Nash conference room.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

1. Call to Order

A. Call to Order and Welcome

2. New Business

A. RHDC Work Plan – Preserving Black Churches Project
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3. Public Comment

A. This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are not otherwise on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker.

4. Pending Business

A. Items not being discussed

5. Adjournment

The Research Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in Nash Conference Room, Suite 300 of the One Exchange Plaza building. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

City Council Afternoon Session
2025-05-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
B. 1:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Pledge of Allegiance

C. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consent Agenda Process

D. CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS

1. Petition Annexation- AX-07-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3810, 3824 Mitchell Mill Road (District B)
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2. Petition Annexation- AX-11-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 1101 Corporate Center Drive (District D)
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E. CONSENT AGENDA – EASEMENTS

1. Easement Request – 200 and 222 W. Hargett Street and 110 S. McDowell Street – Duke Energy Progress, LLC
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2. Easement Request – 2300 Barwell Road – Marlowe & Moye, LLC
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F. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES

1. Professional Services – Dix Park Creek and Grove Schematic Design – Surface 678 – Amendment 4
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2. Professional Services – Neuse River Park Implementation – Alfred Benesch & Company
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3. Professional Services – Parks and Transportation Departments – On Call Master Service Agreements

4. Professional Services – Walnut Creek Interceptor Phase 3 – Brown and Caldwell, Inc.

5. Professional Services – Zebulon Water Transmission Main – Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

6. Professional Services – On-Call Master Services Agreements for Professional Services – Various Vendors
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7. Professional Services – South Park Heritage Trail Project – Design Services – Amendment No. 1 – Design Workshop, Inc.
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8. Contract Services – Intelligence Management Software – Peregrine Technologies, Inc.

9. Contract Services – Asphalt Rejuvenating Service – Pavement Technology, Inc.
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G. CONSENT AGENDA – ENCROACHMENT REQUESTS

1. 5000 Chapel Townes Way – Storm Drainage Pipes
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2. 5408 Alpine Drive – Concrete Walkway
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H. CONSENT AGENDA – BIDS

1. Bid Award – Upper Pigeon House Interceptor Replacement Phase 2 – Moffat Pipe, Inc.
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2. Bid Award – North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles Site – Abatement and Demolition – 4 Seasons Demolition, Inc.
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I. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC

1. All-way Stops
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2. Speed Limit Reductions
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3. No Parking Zones – Line of Sight – Alder Ridge Lane
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4. Material Loading Zone – 300 South West Street
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J. PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Rules of Decorum for Public Comment
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2. Voice Mail Public Comment

K. PUBLIC COMMENT MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL

L. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

1. Planning Commission Report
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2. Rezoning Z-14-24: 3301 Tarheel Clubhouse Road, west of the intersection of Tarheel Clubhouse Road and Tarheel Club Road
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3. Rezoning Z-44-24: Avent Ferry Road, approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Gorman Street and Avent Ferry Road (District D)
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4. Rezoning Z-16-24: Globe Road, approximately 1/4 mile northwest of the intersection of World Trade Boulevard and Globe Road (District E)
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5. Rezoning Z-06-25: Globe Road, approximately 1/4 mile northwest of the intersection of World Trade Boulevard and Globe Road (District E)
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M. SPECIAL ITEMS

1. Council Contingency
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N. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER

1. Proposed Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025

O. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1. Public Nuisance Abatement – Property Liens
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2. Demolition of Unfit Building – Property Lien
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3. Petition Annexation AX-32-24 – Contiguous Inside ETJ – 9404 Carlswood Court (District E)
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4. Petition Annexation- AX-04-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 9440, 9500 Durant Road (District B)
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5. Petition Annexation- AX-06-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 6325 Rock Quarry Road (District C)
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6. Rezoning Z-19-24: Edenburgh Road, at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Edenburgh Road (District E)
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7. Rezoning Z-47-24: 2500 Barwell Road, approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Barrington Drive and Barwell Road (District C)
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8. Rezoning Z-54-24: Louisburg Road, between Fox Road and Spring Forest Road/Kyle Drive (District B upon annexation)
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9. TC-10-24: Cottage Court Garages
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P. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. No Items Pending

Q. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Pending Items

R. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Pending Items

S. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Pending Items

T. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members

U. APPOINTMENTS

1. Arts Commission – One Regular Vacancy
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2. Centennial Authority – Two Regular Vacancies
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3. Hispanic and Immigrant Affairs Board – One Alternate Vacancy (Professional Member Category)
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4. Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy
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5. Raleigh Historic Development Commission – Two Regular Vacancies
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V. NOMINATIONS

1. Human Relations Commission – Two Regular Vacancies
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2. Substance Use Advisory Commission – One Regular Vacancy
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W. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

1. Tax Exempt Private Activity Bonds – Guidelines for Public Hearings
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X. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK

1. Minutes – Various
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Y. CLOSED SESSION

1. Enter Closed Session

Z. OPEN SESSION

1. Return to Open Session

2. Adjourn Meeting

The Raleigh City Council will meet for a work session.

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

City Council Work Session
2025-05-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. 11:30 A.M. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Update – Redevelopment Projects East and South of Moore Square Park
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
2025-05-20 09:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE COMMITTEE CHAIR

B. AGENDA

1. Review of Previous Meeting
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2. Review of Survey

3. Standardized Bylaws – Review of Template
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4. Council Liaison Role – Draft Guidance
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C. ADJOURN MEETING

Midtown CAC Hybrid meeting
2025-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Eastgate Park, 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Hybrid Midtown Citizens Advisory Council Meeting
Monday, May 19, 2025, 7:00-9:00 pm
Eastgate Park Community Center
4200 Quail Hollow Drive, Raleigh, NC
1) 7:00 Call to Order and Welcome to Midtown CAC
2) 7:05 Review and Approval of April 2025 Minutes
3) 7:10 Sergeant Garcia, Captain Yardley, Raleigh Police Department
Activity and Crime Stats Report for Midtown
Question and Answer
4) 7:30 Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and other projects within Midtown Area.
James Sudano, City Traffic Safety Engineer, Raleigh Vision Zero Group
5) 8:00 Introducing the Midtown Raleigh Alliance – Advocate, Communicate, Connect
Emile Hartman, Executive Director, Midtown Raleigh Alliance
6) 8:30 City Council Updates
Mitchell Silver, District A
Christina Jones, District E
7) 8:50 Old / New Business, Announcements, Remarks
Rezoning / PRGAB Updates – Steve Brechbiel
8) 9:00 Adjournment
In Person Location:
Eastgate Park Community Center
4200 Quail Hollow Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Zoom Meeting Link:
Available by Request
Visit our Midtown CAC Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/MidtownCAC

Five Points CAC Hybrid meeting May 19th 7-8pm
2025-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Please join us for the next Five Points CAC hybrid (Zoom and in perspn) meeting on May 19th 7-8pm.

Doors will open Kiwanis Park Neighborhood Center at 6:30pm
Meeting time: 7-8pm
Meeting will end promptly at 8pm so that staff can close the Center

The meeting will be lead by Council Member Christina Jones and RCAC chair Robert Rice. Edie will be recovering from total knee replacement surgery but is planning to manage the Zoom meeting.

Zoom link:

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

We will have a police report from:
Sgt R.M. Talley
Raleigh Police Department
Community Police Squad – South Team

Ben Kuhn will give us a presentation about the 30 story rezoning case at the corner of West St and Peace Street.

Sheila Lynch talk about the Citizen Leadership Academy and Raleigh Neighborhood College.

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 in person or online!

Edie

East CAC
2025-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
Hi Neighbors!

Please join the East CAC next Monday for our monthly meeting.

5/19/2025
Lions Park Community Center
7 pm

We are lucky to have Senior Engineer Sheri Smith joining us to tell us about the Pigeon House Watershed study and take your questions. The goal of the study is to identify ways to improve the watershed by reducing flooding, replacing/renewing stormwater pipes and infrastructure in poor condition, improve water quality, and repairing stream banks.

There is also time for folks to share information about things going on in our area and have a general discussion.

My co-chair Mark records the meetings live on Facebook and YouTube. He keeps an eye on the chat so you can ask questions even if you aren’t physically present. You can even watch them later.
https://youtube.com/@east-cac

https://www.facebook.com/share/1KvGvjd3Fr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I did want to mention that we’ve been having low turnout at our recent meetings even accounting for folks watching virtually. We can always move the meetings to every other month if monthly is proving too frequent. If you’d like to attend meetings but can’t I’d love to hear from you separately about your reasons. Please email me! We want as many people as possible to be able to participate. If the day or time is a problem we might need to do a poll to see if there’s a better time.

Best,
Jean Mosher
East CAC Chair

Community Engagement Board - Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2025-05-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Please join us for the Community Engagement Board Equity Subcommittee meeting. This meeting will be held online.
Date: Monday, May 19
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Online:
Join the meeting virtually.

Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello - Sunday
2025-05-18 13:00 - 17:30 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Raleigh!
The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, love, and prejudice. Noble Moorish general Othello, secretly married to his beloved Desdemona, chooses his friend Cassio for a promotion rather than his trusted but duplicitous ensign, Iago. Enraged, Iago weaves a complex scheme that spirals into a frenzy of suspicion, ultimately leading to tragic acts of violence and irreversible loss.
This gripping 90-minute production preserves the classic language and core story of the full play, making it perfect for an afternoon of culture and entertainment for couples and busy families.
Tickets are free but reservations are recommended.
Location: Fred Fletcher Park
Performance Times: 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Tickets are free but reservations are recommended.
Reserve Your Tickets

Artist Reception: May-June Gallery Exhibitions at Sertoma Arts Center
2025-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Join us at Sertoma Arts Center on Saturday, May 17th, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for an opening reception. Meet the artists, learn about their work and creative processes, and enjoy an afternoon at the Sertoma Arts Center.
About the Exhibition
Sertoma Arts Center’s May-June Exhibit features Sampada Kodagali Agarwal’s exhibit “Lines that Connect – A Confluence of Celtic Knots, Kolam, and Mandana” in the Raleigh Room, Jennifer (Jenn) Marks exhibit “Both/And” in the Hall Gallery, Mark C. Blanchard’s “Multifarious Imaginations” in the Wall Case, and Allison Killea’s exhibit in the Display Cases.
Learn more about the Exhibition at Sertoma Arts Center.
Event Details

Date: Saturday, May 17; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
Cost: Free and open to public

To purchase artwork, contact Sertoma Arts Center for details.

Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello - Saturday
2025-05-17 13:00 - 17:30 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605

Artist Talk: Sampada Kodagali Agarwal at Sertoma Arts Center
2025-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Join us at Sertoma Arts Center on Saturday, May 17th, 1 p.m. for an Artist Talk with exhibiting artist, Sampada Kodagali Agarwal. Meet the artist, learn about her work and creative processes, and enjoy an afternoon at the Sertoma Arts Center. Reception to follow.
About the Exhibit
For this exhibition, Sampada has created artworks influenced by Celtic symbols, embellished with two of the traditional floor art styles from India – thus finding the same meaning in a different format – same semantics, different syntax. Adding the 3-D element borrowed from the Celtic knot work to the Kolam and Mandana styles brought in a confluence across geographies and cultures that excited her. This integration/juxtaposition of art styles from different continents offers a different perspective to art and underlines our shared notions of creativity.
She hopes to connect with the community through these explorations and learn what the audience thinks of “Lines That Connect” and if it inspires new ideas and perspectives.
Learn more about the Exhibition at Sertoma Arts Center.
Event Details

Date: Saturday, May 17; 1 p.m.
Location: Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
Cost: Free and open to public

To purchase artwork, contact Sertoma Arts Center for details.

Explore Career Opportunities with the City of Raleigh – Virtual Information Session
2025-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting
Looking for a rewarding career that makes a real impact? Join the City of Raleigh’s Virtual Information Sessions to learn about open roles and exciting career opportunities across various departments. Whether you’re passionate about public service, skilled in finance, dedicated to public safety, or anything in between, the city offers a variety positions that help shape the future of our vibrant community.
Attend these sessions to get detailed insights into job openings, the recruitment process, and benefits, all from the comfort of your home. Don’t miss the chance to start your career with the City of Raleigh – register today and take the first step toward making a difference!
Departments Attending:

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Equity and Inclusion
Engineering (Vehicle Fleet Services)

Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 12-1:00 p.m.
Registration: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/b2513b80-1b70-4b5d-9d61-d5aa4114306c@f03ae146-d945-4924-95c0-7b661c30ddbb

Raleigh Water Job Fair
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Woodard Annex Facility, 3324 Lake Woodard Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Dates/Times:
May 16, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
May 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location:
Lake Woodard Annex Facility
3324 Lake Woodard Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
Ready to make a splash in your career? Dive into exciting opportunities with Raleigh Water, the award-winning provider of clean water to over 630,000 residents.
Imagine:

Rewarding Roles: Find your perfect fit within our diverse divisions.
Dynamic Team: Collaborate with experts who are passionate about what they do.
Serving Your Community: Contribute to providing a vital resource to Raleigh and the surrounding areas.
Award-Winning Excellence: Be part of a team that consistently ranks among the best, even internationally.

Take the next step in your career journey and meet us at the Raleigh Water Job Fair.
Don’t miss out!

Rootle Roadster Tour at Moore Square
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
The Rootle Roadster Tour is back and rolling into Moore Square on Saturday, May 17, for a free, fun-filled morning designed especially for young children and their families!
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Square will transform into a vibrant hub of hands-on learning, creativity, and play. This unique, on-the-go event supports early childhood education through joyful activities that foster curiosity and discovery.
Families can look forward to:

Interactive crafts and sensory play stations
Music and movement activities that get everyone grooving
Literacy and learning games to spark little imaginations
Community resources from local partners and educators
Meet-and-greets with favorite Rootle characters (while supplies last!)

Designed with children ages 2–8 in mind, the Rootle Roadster Tour brings the trusted, educational programming of PBS Kids off the screen and into your community.
Join us at Moore Square for a joyful celebration of learning, family, and fun—right in the heart of Downtown Raleigh!
Presented by PBS North Carolina in partnership with Raleigh Parks and Marbles Kids Museum.
Details
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: All/Family-friendly
Cost: Free
Does not include admission to the Marbles Kids Museum.

Neighborhood Ecology Corps Open House
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us at Walnut Creek Wetland Park for an open house where you can:

See our program in action through hands-on activities
Meet current NEC students and hear their experiences
Get to know our instructors
Learn more about our curriculum

Details
Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Park
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: Middle and High School Students
Cost: Free

Weather Radio Distribution
2025-05-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Southesat Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
The City of Raleigh is partnering with Southeast Raleigh Promise to distribute NOAA weather radios and share community resources. This outreach effort helps amplify local voices, strengthen connections, and keep Southeast Raleigh informed and prepared.
Event Highlights:

Free NOAA weather radio distribution
Community resource information

Distribution and training sessions will be held every 30 minutes from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Come learn how we’re working together to support our community. When distributing the radios, the City will give priority to vulnerable neighborhoods. You need to attend an event in person to receive a radio.

Introduction to Kayaking at Lake Johnson
2025-05-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Lake Johnson Park, 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27606
ACA (American Canoe Association) of North Carolina and the North Carolina State Parks are once again joining together to host their annual Kayaking 101 event on May 17 to kick off National Safe Boating Week.
Learn more about Introduction to Kayaking at Lake Johnson
Location: Lake Johnson
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: Free
Learn more and Register Today

Raleigh Police Department Community Run Event
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Welcome to the Raleigh Police Department Community Run Event!
Join us on the Raleigh greenway to run with officers and learn about greenway safety. This free event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and support our local police department.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely jog, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Come out and show your support for our dedicated law enforcement officers while staying active and healthy. We can’t wait to see you there!
Register for this free event.
Date: May 17
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Trails: House Creek Greenway Trail and Reedy Creek Trail
Location: Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607
Parking: Runners are asked to park in parking lot 6 at Meredith College.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Retreat
2025-05-16 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

Five Points Spring Fling
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Friday, May 16th – 5:30-7:30 PM
Grab your lawn chair, pack a blanket, and bring the whole family! Kick back with live music while the kids (and kids at heart!) enjoy festival-style games, cornhole, and more fun on the big lawn. Then head inside to get a taste of our programs—art classes, yoga, soul line dancing, drumming, and plenty more to explore!
Live Music:
Get Ready to Dance! The Raleigh Parks Band will be rocking the back patio all night long! Made up of talented City of Raleigh employees, this crowd-favorite group brings the energy with popular covers that’ll have you dancing in no time. They’ve played all over town—and now they’re bringing the party to you!
Food Trucks:
Come Hungry! We’ve got delicious eats lined up just for you! Kids 12 & under can grab free pizza from our awesome neighbors at Timber Pizza. Plus, treat yourself to tasty bites from Party in a Pita, Lee’s Kitchen, and cool off with a refreshing Jones Lemonade Slushy. Yum!
No registration required. Schedule of program demonstrations will be listed at the facility on the day of the event.
Location – 2000 Noble Rd. Raleigh, NC 27608

Five Points Spring Fling
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
The Five Points Center for Active Adults invites the community to its Spring Fling on Friday, May 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event celebrates community, creativity, and connection.
Guests can look forward to live music from the Raleigh Parks Band, festival-style games, program demonstrations, and a variety of delicious local food trucks. Kids 12 and under eat free with pizza from Timber Pizza, and additional food will be available from Party in a Pita, Lee’s Kitchen, and Jones Lemonade Slushy.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for an evening on the lawn filled with fun activities, cornhole, and dancing. Inside, enjoy interactive demos of popular center programs like yoga, soul line dancing, art classes, and drumming.
The Spring Fling is a great opportunity for neighbors to reconnect and explore all that the Five Points Center has to offer.
Location: Five Points Center for Active Adults
Date: Friday, May 16
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
