Goldston Library received a $1,000 grant to enhance "Go Book Go Early Literacy Kits," focusing on expanding bilingual offerings for children's literacy.

Chatham Community Library will host "Music of the Circle," a free music workshop by Eric Bannan, on May 3, focusing on vocal harmony and community building.

Camp Ignite in North Carolina offers teenage girls a chance to learn about firefighting, gain confidence, and receive mentorship from professional female firefighters. Applications are open until May 10 for the July camp.

CAMPO seeks public input on potential tolling options for U.S. 1 / Capital Boulevard upgrades, as presented in a study with four strategies to fund and accelerate the project.

Chapel Hill announces holiday service changes regarding trash collection, recycling, transit services, and facility closures on their official website.

Carrboro prepares to celebrate its community spirit with the annual Carrboro Day event on May 4, featuring music, food, crafts, and games at the Town Commons.

Durham invites local small businesses to a free event on May 22 to learn about obtaining city contracts, with a registration deadline of May 18. The focus is on construction, architecture, engineering, and surveying sectors.

John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh is hosting the "Beats and Eats" event with free admission, offering live music and BBQ on May 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Chavis Health and Wellness Day, in Raleigh's John Chavis Memorial Park, is a free community event focusing on health, with various activities and informational sessions scheduled for April 26.

The Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the dedication of telecommunicators who answer emergency calls, including handling over 1,500 calls during Hurricane Helene.

Wake Forest officials remind residents to keep their lawns under 12 inches to comply with local ordinances, citing fire hazards and wildlife concerns. Noncompliance can result in the town mowing the lawn and billing the homeowner.

Raleigh seeks summer interns for a program focused on climate action and sustainability, offering a variety of roles from administrative to hands-on fieldwork, with applications due by April 24.

Collegiate rowing teams will compete at the Lake Wheeler Invitational hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University. The event will prompt a temporary boating closure at Lake Wheeler Park from April 23-26.