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A week of events and activities are planned for the town of Garner. Today, officials and citizens will be recognized at 2p.m. by the Senate. Wednesday, town officials will acknowledge the city of Garner’s achievements at its annual July 3rd Independence Day celebration at Lake Benson. Gates open at 5p.m. and festivities begin at 7:30

Today, Alliance for Retired Americans members and allies will participate in a National Day of Action opposing the chained CPI Social Security benefit cuts. Activists will gather outside of Senator Kay Hagan’s office in Raleigh (310 New Bern Avenue) at noon, to stand with her and thank her for opposing this formulated cut to Social […]

Join the city of Raleigh at Optimist Community Center for our volleyball league for youth ages 8-11 years old, age as of August 31, 2013. Registration will be held July 8-19, or until filled, at Optimist Community Center. Registration fee for Raleigh residents is $50 and $62 for non-residents. All games and practices are managed […]

During the month of July, Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) along with the National Recreation and Park Association and hundreds of park agencies, departments and associations across the country, will observe Park and Recreation Month. During the month of July, DPR would like for residents to show how they love Durham’s parks. There are many […]

The Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Bennett College in collaboration with the Mopar Motivators Car Club is hosting the Second Annual “Cool Rides for Education” Open Car, Truck and Bike Show on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Fitzgerald’s Seafood in Raleigh. Gates open at 9am and the event ends at 4 PM. There are trophies awarded, […]

The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is joining the Carolina Panthers to offer The Play 60 Camp. This camp is free and non-contact and is designed to encourage children to become more physically fit. Camps will be held at the WRAL Soccer Complex in North Raleigh on Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July […]

Please join the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department in celebration of the 76th anniversary of the Historic Carousel at John Chavis Memorial Park. The carousel was originally dedicated and opened on July 4, 1937. On July 4th from 10 am – 9pm all visitors will be able to ride the carousel at no charge in […]

Wake Libraries encourages people to continue their summer reading in July at the regional libraries with several reading programs. Visit wakegov.com/libraries/events and enter the event title in the search box on the left side of the screen for specific information. All programs are free, but registration is required. Book Bites Librarians will lead group book […]

The week the Supreme Court set this country back when they struck down part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Triangle residents of heading to Washington for an August march. The Aug.23 through 25 event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Re. Martin Luther King’s 1963 ‘ I have a dream” speech. Raleigh’s Martin Luther […]

Check out these activities at area parks for kids who like to enjoy nature. Saturday, July 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m. – Natural Explorations: Summer Sightings Hike Head on a wild expedition into the wet and wooded lands surrounding Yates Mill Pond. Explore the park using binoculars and other field guides, and search for summer-time wildlife with […]

Wake County residents and visitors are invited to participate in Wake County’s first Instagram contest. To enter, people should follow Wake County on Instagram and upload photos that they believe best portray how “Wake is Great” and tag the images with the hashtag #wakeisgreat. Selected photos will be featured on WakeGOV.com and in the 2013 […]

Do your know your HIV status? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates the one out of five people living with HIV in the U.S. are unaware of their HIV status. National HIV Testing Day is an opportunity for people nationwide to learn their HIV status and to gain knowledge to take […]