Pullen Aquatic Center in Raleigh is hosting a "Swim with Santa" event on December 20, featuring holiday-themed pool activities and a chance to meet Santa.

Raleigh invites the public to GIS Day 2025 on November 19 for interactive learning and networking with professionals in mapping and geospatial technology.

Equipment issues cause delays in Carrboro leaf collection; residents urged to use alternative disposal methods and consider eco-friendly leaf management.

NCDHHS will host a fireside chat and tele-town hall on November 19 to educate on preventing respiratory diseases, featuring public health experts and vaccination information.

Landmark Learning offers a two-day Wilderness First Aid course with NOLS at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, focusing on emergency management in remote areas.

Wake Forest introduces a "Letters for Santa" mailbox for submitting Christmas wishes without postage, available from November 15 to December 23, aiming to spark holiday joy.

Joanne Wetzel volunteers at Wake County's Animal Center, taking photos of shelter dogs to help them get adopted, using her skills in dog behavior and photography to capture their personalities.

Raleigh is hosting a Mardi Gras Masquerade Prom for adults on February 7, 2026, to support local recreational programs, featuring live music, food, and drinks.

Chatham Community Library will host "Ukraine: A Volunteer’s Story" by Philip Semanchuk, detailing his experiences in war-torn Ukraine, with photos and a Q&A session on November 15.

Mayor Jess Anderson of Chapel Hill thanks veterans and mentions new council members, urges public engagement in local issues, and reports on an open house at the police department's new headquarters.

Wake Forest Police host "Coffee with a Cop" at a local coffee shop to improve community relations and encourage informal conversations between residents and officers.

Chatham Community Library offers free computer classes and drop-in tech support to improve digital literacy among Chatham County residents, with sessions available in November and December.

Carrboro hosts the Gallop & Gorge 8K run on Thanksgiving with road closures and a food drive for Interfaith Council Food Pantry, symbolizing community and charity.