October has been designated Walktober in Raleigh. It's a month of events intended to promote the health benefits of walking, and to also teach about pedestrian safety. Walktober's events include guided walking tours, self-guided tours, educational events and more. Some require registration and space may be limited. Make sure to follow the links to register, or for more … [Read more...] about October is Walktober in Raleigh — learn about free walking tours and more
Community
Guided bike rides with Oaks & Spokes
Oaks & Spokes is an organization devoted to growing bicycling community and culture in Raleigh. They organize bike rides that are free to attend, and facilitate projects like Bicycle Repair Stations and Bicycle Corral Parking. They also organize the Oaks & Spokes Festival. Follow them on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events. Upcoming Oaks & Spokes Events Pedal … [Read more...] about Guided bike rides with Oaks & Spokes
Art of Remembrance — 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at NC State
The Crafts Center and Arts NC State are presenting Art of Remembrance -- A Memorial Ceremony Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. It will take place on Saturday, September 11th, 2021, at 7 p.m., at Stewart Theatre, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, on the NC State campus. This is a free event, but you do have to register on Eventbrite. The event will also be … [Read more...] about Art of Remembrance — 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at NC State
Charge for Change event in Raleigh: learn about electric vehicles, drive a Tesla
Charge for Change is a free community event on NC State's campus on Saturday, August 21st, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It takes place at 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh. Charge for Change - Raleigh is an event that is designed to showcase our clean energy future. EDF Action has partnered with S.A.C.E. and Dream Corps to host an event on the grounds of North Carolina State University. The … [Read more...] about Charge for Change event in Raleigh: learn about electric vehicles, drive a Tesla
Kickoff of Wake County’s Enslaved Persons Project at Historic Oak View County Park
The Wake County Register of Deeds Office and Shaw University are working together on a major project. The Enslaved Persons Project is an effort to unlock the secrets of dozens of deeds in Wake County, in order to reveal the human stories of slavery, and allow descendants to find the history of their families. Enslaved people's records are rarely found in birth or death certificates, but, … [Read more...] about Kickoff of Wake County’s Enslaved Persons Project at Historic Oak View County Park
Hen Institute is at Raleigh City Farm for a month — plus storytimes and art
Hen Institute is a mobile chicken coop, inhabited by egg-laying chickens, that serves as a public art project, a classroom, and community space in Raleigh. Hen Institute invites artists and community members to use the space as a curatorial framework to create artistic, community-based and educational programs. It's sponsored by the City of Raleigh and the Raleigh Arts … [Read more...] about Hen Institute is at Raleigh City Farm for a month — plus storytimes and art
Summer Networking Social at Office Evolution Raleigh
Office Evolution Raleigh, at 4801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, is holding a Summer Networking Social on Thursday, August 12th, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be complimentary picnic-style food, wine tasting, scavenger hunt, contests & prizes. RSVP by August 6th. … [Read more...] about Summer Networking Social at Office Evolution Raleigh
Emergency Broadband Benefit could help you pay for internet service
You might be eligible for assistance in paying for internet service. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program that helps families who are struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This is a new benefit. Because it just went into effect, the application website is experiencing high demand, and you might experience delays. If eligible, you can receive a discount of … [Read more...] about Emergency Broadband Benefit could help you pay for internet service
John Chavis Community Center Memory Lane Tours
Celebrate the life and legacy of the original John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh with a final walking tour of the facility. Take a trip down Chavis’ memory lane visiting various rooms throughout the building displaying memorabilia and souvenirs highlighting a few examples of the people, programs, and activities that helped make John Chavis Memorial Park the … [Read more...] about John Chavis Community Center Memory Lane Tours
Town of Selma’s Black History Month Shoebox Parade
Tune in to the Town of Selma Parks and Recreation Department's Facebook account or YouTube channel on Thursday, February 18th, 2021, at 7 p.m. to see its first ever Black History Month Shoebox Parade! And keep reading for a big list of Black History Month events throughout the Triangle. From the press release: The Town of Selma Parks and Recreation Department announced … [Read more...] about Town of Selma’s Black History Month Shoebox Parade
