North Carolina's ACA and State Parks host "Kayaking 101" on May 17, coinciding with National Safe Boating Week, offering kayaking lessons for beginners with proceeds going to Hurricane Helene relief.

Raleigh's Parks and Recreation Department is inviting public input on the Big Branch Greenway Connector Phase 2, with an open house and an online survey.

Wake County Genealogical Society invites the public to a genealogy event at Laurel Hills Community Center on May 31, where attendees can use digital tools to explore their family history.

The Town of Garner is accepting nominations until June 30 for the James R. Stevens Service to Garner Award, recognizing long-term community contributors.

Raleigh Parks and Raleigh Arts request community input on new public art for River Cane and Neuse River Parks, led by artists Austen Camille and Gabriel Eng-Goetz.

The Holding Park Aquatic Center in Wake Forest opens on May 24, with different session times and fees for residents and non-residents, and offers a pre-purchase Punch Pass option for multiple visits.

Forest Ridge Park in Raleigh offers paddle tours for those 14 and up, with varying prices for residents and non-residents. No experience is needed, and registration is required. Tours are flexible, with the option to arrange private tours for groups.

New signage over bridges on the Haw River improves navigation and safety for paddlers, thanks to the efforts of the Haw River Safety Collaborative and funding from the Duke Energy Foundation.

Genentech plans to invest $700 million in a new facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina, creating 420 jobs and joining the region's robust life sciences ecosystem.

Wake County has launched a new Housing Data Dashboard to provide insights into local housing market dynamics and help inform community decisions on growth and investment.

Wake County Public Libraries announced the winners of its bookmark design contest, who were chosen from over 1,000 entries and will have their designs distributed across 23 library locations.

Wake Forest's Family Movie Nights series begins May 24 at Joyner Park, featuring free outdoor screenings like "Monsters, Inc." with activities, food vendors, and BYO seating.

Raleigh's cityscape is changing with a focus on African American heritage, renaming a center as the John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Park and planning renovations, including a new facility.