Poké Pals offers a safe space on Hill Street for kids 6-12 to trade Pokémon cards and learn game strategies on February 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.; entry is $10.

The City of Raleigh Museum hosts free Animal Adoption Day on March 1, offering a chance to meet pets and learn about adoption.

Raleigh's John P. Green Community Center hosts a Black History Month event exploring the history and impact of African American superheroes in comics and film.

Greystone Community Center introduces Evening Flow Yoga classes focused on gentle yoga, led by experienced instructor Sarah Peters. Open to adults, classes start on March 4, once a week, for a monthly fee of $48.

Wake Forest's Alston-Massenburg Center hosts a Black History Expo featuring Ronald Parker's collection of African American heritage artifacts, open to the public for free on February 15.

Wake Forest is safeguarding the future of its historic pecan grove by removing unsafe trees and planting new ones, while also encouraging community engagement through pecan harvesting.

Raleigh is seeking resident input on its new police chief via a survey, phone line, and a public event, emphasizing community involvement in the selection process.

Raleigh residents have various eco-friendly options for leaf disposal, including using biodegradable bags for collection, composting, and utilizing city services like vacuum equipment during designated periods.

Carrboro is set to open the Drakeford Library Complex in February 2025, offering a hub for learning, recreation, and arts with a library, community departments, a radio station, and performance spaces.

Beginner balloon artistry classes are now available at Marsh Creek Community Center in Raleigh for a $10 fee, covering basics like making balloon dogs and elephants.

Carrboro, NC, is holding events for Black History Month, including talks, concerts, and wellness programs designed to celebrate Black contributions and history.

Raleigh invites residents to influence traffic safety measures aiming to eliminate serious road accident injuries and fatalities by 2045 through public meetings.

Wake County Animal Center halts services for a month due to a Streptococcus zooepidemicus outbreak that has caused three dog deaths. The center focuses on treating infected animals and preventing further spread.