Hill Street Neighborhood Center is hosting a Halloween-themed educational event on October 27 for kids aged 2-5, focusing on the alphabet through crafts, stories, and songs. Pre-registration and an $8 fee are required.

Saint Monica Teen Center announces Teen Fit, a free fitness program for 12-18-year-olds, starting September 30 with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays aimed to improve strength, flexibility, and overall fitness.

The Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities Awards Banquet, set for October 20th, will honor accessibility advocates. Nominations are due by September 22nd. Sen. Grafstein is the keynote speaker.

Raleigh invites residents to join its free Planning Academy this fall to learn about city planning and development, with applications open until October 1.

Raleigh's Kiwanis Community Center introduces WARRIOR Strength™, high-intensity workouts combining HIIT and weightlifting, starting with two classes in October.

Chatham County invites residents to discuss the Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan on September 30, 2025, emphasizing community input on natural disaster strategies.

Volunteer Emily Stokes adopted a dog named Zero from Wake County Animal Center, renamed him Shadow, and he became an integral part of her family and wedding.

Chatham Community Library is hosting a seed saving workshop on September 25 in Pittsboro, teaching fermentation and winnowing techniques. Open to the public, no prior class attendance required.

Durham's downtown streets will be car-free for the Move-A-Bull City Open Streets event on October 5 to promote community activities and healthy living.

Wake Forest celebrates community spirit with Good Neighbor Day at Joyner Park on Sept. 20, featuring free food, music, and the Good Neighbor of the Year Award.

Raleigh's IT team has received the Best of North Carolina Technology Award for their 'Ask Raleigh' CRM system, honored at the NC Digital Government Summit.

Wake Forest's HPC is hosting two Cemetery Preservation Workshops in October that teach using GPR for maintenance and care of historical burial grounds.

Frances Shetley, 98-year-old Carrboro author and former alderwoman, will read from her new book detailing the town's history at Drakeford Library on Oct. 24.