Children's Day
2024-04-26 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Come out to Moore Square on Friday, April 26 as we honor the spirit of childhood and celebrate the children in our city during our Children’s Day Event!
There will be food, inflatables, crafts, games, and live performances from Raleigh Little Theater and the Raleigh Music Collective Children’s Strings Class. Bring a chair or blanket and stay for a family movie in the square- Space Jam!
Ages: AllCost: Free

Mordecai Heirloom Plant Sale
2024-04-27 08:30 - 14:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Celebrate Earth Day at Mordecai Historic Park and get your herb, vegetable, and flower gardens started for the season!
Heirloom varieties of plants will be on sale for great prices. All plants are started from seed by the Mordecai Historic Park gardeners. Plants will include tomatoes, peppers, squash, herbs, and much more. Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information about the garden and grounds at Mordecai Historic Park!
The sale will take place both on April 26 and 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mordecai Visitor Center. For questions or more information, please call 919-996-4364.
Ages: AllCost: Free entryPlants are $3-$5

Kyle Drive Park Public Site Visit
2024-04-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Kyle Drive Park, 4700 Kyle Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27616
Discover the future of Kyle Drive Park!
Join Raleigh Parks on an engaging tour to preview the proposed master plan for Kyle Drive Park, located at 4700 Kyle Drive. Get ready to explore the site, which includes a stream, wetland, and diverse landscape. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and consider bringing water, bug spray, and sunscreen for a comfortable hike.
Parking is available along Kyle Drive near the site. Site visits will begin at the Duke Energy utility easement along Kyle Drive.

National Prescription Take Back Day Event - Falls River Pharmacy
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Falls River Pharmacy, 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked.

Falls River Pharmacy at 10930 Raven Ridge Rd
Wegmans at 1200 Wake Towne Dr

National Prescription Take Back Day Event - Wegmans
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Wegmans Wake Town, 1200 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27609

Chavis Health and Wellness Day
2024-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
We believe that health is wealth here at John Chavis Memorial Park and to demonstrate that Raleigh Parks is partnering with the Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to hold a health and wellness day.
This free, family-friendly event will feature mental health exhibits, physical fitness classes, wellness information, food trucks with free $15 food vouchers while supplies last, and more!
Children’s activities will include inflatables, relay races, and other friendly competitions with prizes including Raleigh Parks gift cards! Participate for a chance to win one free week of Summer X-Press Camp (for ages 6-11) at Chavis!
Ages: AllCost: Free

Touch-a-Truck at Sanderford Road
2024-04-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Get in the driver’s seat with a free hands-on experience with vehicles of all kinds.
This is a fun, interactive, family-friendly event that allows children and adults to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite trucks and heavy machinery, as well as meet the personnel who protect, serve, and build the Raleigh community.
We will feature a ‘No Horn Hour’ from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. for guests with sensitive hearing. Little ones with sensitivities to loud noises are encouraged to visit during this time to experience everything in a comfortable environment.
Ages: 0-12Cost: Free

Artist Reception: February, March, & April Gallery Exhibitions at Pullen Arts Center
2024-04-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Join us at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, April 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a closing reception.
The February, March & April Exhibitions feature work from Adriana Ameigh, Freddie Bell, Larry Adonis Brown, Chris Facey, Linette Knight, and Eric McRay.
Learn more about the February, March & April Exhibitions at Pullen Arts Center

Capture It! Stormwater Arts Contest Exhibition
2024-04-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 27, 2:30-4:30pm
Capture It! Art Contest Exhibition
On View: Saturday, April 20-Saturday, May 11, 2024
Artwork selected for Stormwater’s “Capture It! Art Contest” will be on display in the Pullen Arts Center’s Youth & Teen Gallery from Saturday, April 20-Saturday, May 11, 2024. The opening reception will be held at the Pullen Arts Center Saturday, April 27, from 2:30-4:30 pm. Two-dimensional and Three-dimensional works will be on display on the first floor. Additional artworks will be displayed via projection on the second floor during the reception.
The Capture it! Stormwater Arts Contest is produced in conjunction with the City of Raleigh’s Stormwater Outreach and Education team

Adult Recess Festival
2024-04-27 15:00 - 19:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Join Let’s Get Social Raleigh and Raleigh Parks for the Second Annual Adult Recess Festival at Fletcher Park!
Enjoy games, arts and crafts, food trucks, and shop with local businesses while making new friends. Inflatables, kickball, flag football, limbo, tug-o-war, Double Dutch, musical chairs, and more – we have it all!
This event is free and open to the public. Go to the Let’s Get Social Raleigh Eventbrite to register to receive event updates! For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
Cost: FreeAge: 21+RSVP for the Adult Recess Festival

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting
2024-04-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
1. Preliminary Matters

A. Call to Order

B. Approval of March Summary Notes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

C. Revisions or Additions to the Agenda

2. Action Items

A. None

3. Information Items

A. Micro-Transit Update

B. FY25 Recommended Work Plan – Update

C. Performance Reports

4. Concluding Remarks

5. Adjournment

This committee studies questions dealing with routes, services, passenger amenities.
Members:
Latonia Williams (Chair)Sara PradoJennifer Truman – Ex-Officio
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

RHDC Nominations Committee
2024-04-30 16:00 - 17:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – April 30, 2024

The Nominations Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, April 30 at 4:00 p.m. in the Nash conference room on the 3rd floor of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

1. Call to Order

1.01 Call to Order and Welcome

2. New Business

2.01 Upcoming Vacancies

3. Public Comment

3.01 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. Adjournment

Public Art and Design Board
2024-04-30 16:30 - 18:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Meeting Details
The Public Art and Design Board will meet in person at:
John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Raleigh, NC 27601
Contact Raleigh Arts to request an item for the agenda. View agenda and past meeting minutes on BoardDocs
Watch this Meeting Virtually
The public can view the Public Art and Design Board meeting virtually. Watch the Public Art and Design Board virtually
Leave a Public Comment Using Voicemail
Public comment voicemails are accepted between 5 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Monday before a Public Art and Design Board 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 Public Art and Design Board meeting, please follow these steps:

Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 2594
Record your comment. The time limit for public comments is three minutes.

Learn more about the Public Art and Design Board

Learn to Buy Your Groceries Online!
2024-04-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Digital Connectors will host a drop-in session for Raleigh residents to learn how to shop online at Food Lion, Walmart, and Aldi using their credit, debit, and EBT cards as part of their community impact project.
Residents will receive one-on-one assistance and learn how to create an account, shop for groceries, and check out by adding their preferred payment method. The resident will also receive a guide to provide support for the future.

RHDC Research Committee
2024-05-01 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – May 1, 2024

The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, May 1 at 8:30 a.m. at One Exchange Plaza, Suite 100, conference room 108.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

1. Call to Order

A. Call to Order and Welcome
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. New Business

A. County Commissioner Adamson

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 conference room 108, Suite 100 of the One Exchange Plaza building. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

Virtual NC HUB and NC DBE Certification Quarterly Session
2024-05-01 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting
Are you a minority or woman-owned business owner? Are you looking to expand your opportunities for exposure? Do you want more opportunities to increase your cash flow? If you answered “YES” to these questions, this information session is for you!
If your business is not certified, please join the City of Raleigh’s MWBE Program, NC DOA/HUB Office, and the NC DOT/DBE Office to learn the requirements and process to apply for certification. Benefits of Certification as HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) & DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise):

Increased exposure to business and procurement opportunities
Addition of your business to the online directory
Receive bid notices from all government organizations
Provides opportunities for business development
And, more…

Who should apply? The business must be 51% or more owned and controlled by the following minority groups:

Black Americans
Hispanic Americans
Pacific Asian Americans
American Indians
Females
Disabled – A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3
Disadvantaged – A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637

Sustainability, Wildlife, and Urban Trees Committee
2024-05-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees 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 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Community Engagement Workshop on Election Reform
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States
Raleigh City Council is considering changes to the municipal election process and is seeking community feedback. An information workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 1 at Chavis Community Center from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Workshop participants will be asked a series of questions to help inform Council’s decision-making. Participants planning to attend are encouraged to register online.
Read more about the proposed changes.

Art, Education, and Collections Committee
2024-05-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting
Meeting Details

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

Learn more about the Art, Education, and Collections Committee

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2024-05-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, 27604
1. Welcome

A. Introductions

B. Excused Absences

2. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting

A. Approval of Minutes from April 4, 2024
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. Enhancements for Stormwater Utility Fee Crediting Program

A. Presentation/Discussion on enhancing the program
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Vision Session 1 for FY25 Work Plan Development

A. FY25 Work Plan Development
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7. Other Business

A. Non Agenda Items

8. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

The registration link and agenda will be available a week before the meeting date. If you subscribe to this meeting series, you will receive the registration link and updates such as news and workshops.
This commission meets the first Thursday of every month. Members discuss various stormwater needs and issues. Then, provides recommendations to staff and reports to Raleigh City Council.
If you would like to speak at this meeting during public comment, please email us.

Design Review Commission (formerly Appearance Commission)
2024-05-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – May 2, 2024

The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission (formerly the Appearance Commission) will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, May 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the Council Chamber.

For more information about the meeting, please contact Kasey Evans or visit the Design Review Commission webpage.

A. Design Alternates – New Business

1. DA-1-2024: 914 Dowling Rd (Dowling Storage)
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2. DA-2-2024: 2414 Wycliff Rd
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B. Approval of Minutes

1. Review March 14, 2024 Meeting Minutes

2. Review April 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes

C. Other Business

1. Review 2023 Annual Report

2. Sir Walter Raleigh Awards Planning

D. Report of the Commission’s Attorney

E. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair

F. Adjournment

Parks Committee
2024-05-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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.

Timely Connections
2024-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a series of exciting talks highlighting the culture and history of the Southeast, featuring varied topics such as the tattoos of Civil War soldiers, underwater archeology, and much more.
Timely Connections Lecture Topics
May 2, Lesa RedmondBlack higher education in Raleigh from slavery to freedom
May 16, Becky SawyerTattoos of Civil War Soldiers Documented at Fort Fisher
Ages: AllCost: Free

Raleigh Water Job Fair
2024-05-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Lake Woodard Annex Facility, 3324 Lake Woodard Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27604
When: May 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Location: Lake Woodard Annex Facility in Raleigh, 3324 Lake Woodard Drive, Raleigh
Are you interested in doing something that benefits your community and contributes to others’ well-being and safety? Have you thought about learning more skills and taking on new challenges in an ever-changing industry like public utilities?
If you would like to find out more about working for a great organization, then be on the lookout for additional details about our upcoming Raleigh Water Job Fair!

Meet with managers in person
Have on the spot interviews
There will be employees on site to assist with applications
All Raleigh Water divisions will be participating
Free Event & Free Parking | Snacks and Beverages provided

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Retreat
2024-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Dix Park Flower Cottage, 210 Umstead Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
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.
MeetsThe third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified.

Bike Bonanza
2024-05-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Friday, May 3Pullen Park5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Visit Pullen Park on Friday, May 3 as we kick off Bike Month! Music, bicycle advocates, safety checks, a bike decoration station, AAA of the Carolinas and a photo booth will all be part of this free family-friendly social event. Vendors include:

AAA of the Carolinas – Giving away free bike helmets
Oaks and Spokes – Bike decoration station and free bike servicing
City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Outdoor Recreation – Learn about opportunities to get outdoors in Raleigh this spring and summer
City of Raleigh Bicycle and Pedestrian – Learn about new bike-focused projects in Raleigh

Community Engagement Van at Brentwood Elementary Spring Event
2024-05-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Brentwood Elementary, 3426 Ingram Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join our team at Brentwood Elementary’s Spring Fling event! This event is a chance to meet and mingle with other families and members of the community. The PTA is holding a raffle that will benefit students and staff at Brentwood. We will have midway style games, inflatables, food trucks and a visit from the Raleigh Fire Department.
May 3, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Brentwood Elementary School
3426 Ingram Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27604

First Order Friday at Moore Square
2024-05-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Travel to a galaxy far, far away in the heart of Downtown Raleigh at First Order Friday!
Activities Include

Free screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens under the stars at 7:30 p.m.
Photo ops with Star Wars cosplayers (costumes encouraged!)
Star Wars caricature drawings and crafts
Vendor market curated by Get2Know Raleigh
Food trucks
And more!

Ages: AllCost: Free

First Friday: Mental Health Awareness
2024-05-03 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us on Friday, May 3 at the City of Raleigh Museum.
We’ll feature therapy dogs provided by Helping Paw International, crafting activities, handouts on mental health toolkits, and valuable information about mental health support services.
Local author and artist, Lord Phly, will have copies of his new children’s book called “A Time To Fly” available.
Ages: AllCost: Free
