Wake County Government offers free hands-only CPR courses to increase survival rates in cardiac emergencies, highlighting the lifesaving skill during American Heart Month.

Wake County Animal Center promotes Valentine's Day pet adoptions with reduced fees despite being closed for renovations, encouraging forever homes for animals in foster care.

Raleigh's Peach Road Park offers a Life Crafts Camp teaching sewing, cooking, and gardening skills to kids aged 7-11, with registration required and fees of $35-$50.

The Cary BUD Newsletter outlines local cultural events and community activities for February and March, including arts festivals, environmental programs, and performances.

Raleigh Water will begin its annual chlorine conversion on Feb 26, leading to a temporary pool water taste in tap water, which is safe and meets the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's standards.

North Carolina's State Board of Elections seeks public comments on rules for voter roll maintenance, focusing on non-citizenship issues, by March 16, 2026. A hearing is scheduled for March 9.

John Chavis Memorial Park hosts a free Community Bike Rodeo & Traffic Garden Event with biking activities and safety education for all ages during Bike Month.

Raleigh introduces new technologies like Brine Boss and Frost Solutions to improve winter weather response, enhancing road safety and reducing environmental impact while monitoring real-time conditions.

Nominations open for Raleigh Medal of Arts, celebrating local artistic contributions with a public-involved selection process and a webinar on nomination guidelines on February 19, 2026.

Raleigh's Nash Square invites community to help shape its future through the Nash Square Public Realm Plan, with a family-friendly kickoff event at Whiskey Kitchen on Feb. 26.

Raleigh Parks is hosting an event to reimagine Nash Square with community input, featuring art activities, expert talks, and music at Whiskey Kitchen on Feb. 26.

Readers can tour real-life places from Scott Blackburn's novel "It Dies With You" in NC. The literary journey departs from Raleigh on March 3, costs $35-$50, and requires registration.

The Pullen Community Center offers a Valentine's Day crafting event for $5, where participants can create personalized Valentines with provided materials.