Audio from our January 2011 East CAC meeting can be heard here. The file is a 19 MB mp3.
January 2011 East CAC audio posted
January 17th, 2011East CAC meets Monday, 17 January
January 11th, 2011The East CAC will hold its January 2011 meeting on Monday the 17th at 7 PM at Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue. http://is.gd/nwDQ
We will hear from James LeClair, from the city of Raleigh Inspections department, who will provide some cold weather tips. We’ll also hear from Eddie Blair and Hadley Watson on the new activity at the “Shoppes at Brookside” mixed-use development at Glascock and Brookside.
We’ve also just added Detrick D. Clark from Connectinc, Inc. to our agenda. Detrick will talk about the Benefit Bank of North Carolina.
Hope to see you there!
Chance for significant snow over the weekend
December 23rd, 2010The National Weather Service forecast for Saturday (Christmas Day) calls for show that could potentially be significant. Some sources say it could be a “historic” snowfall, paralyzing travel all up and down the coast.
It’s too early to say what this storm will do for sure, but you would be wise to keep attuned to the changing weather situation. If you travel for Christmas, plan to arrive at your destination by Saturday afternoon and expect not to travel for a few days. Stock an emergency kit for your car, including some food, water, and blankets.
Here’s the text from the current hazardous weather outlook:
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Raleigh Police offer holiday tips
December 23rd, 2010The Raleigh Police department offers these useful tips on their blog.
The following are some helpful tips to remember before leaving your home (whether you are going across town or across the country) for the holidays:
Z-24-10 at Planning Commission Tuesday at 9 AM
December 11th, 2010Z-24-10, the convenience store at Poole Road and Norwood, will be heard at the Planning Commission’s meeting on Tuesday, December 14th, at 9 AM in the City Council Chambers. Read the staff evaluation, latest conditions, conditions correspondence, and a follow-up memo for more details.
Also on the agenda is SP-32-10, the proposed New Bern Crossing Hotel across from WakeMed at New Bern Avenue and Milburnie Rd.
15th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
November 19th, 2010Catch the Excitement of the 15th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration!
Scores of American Indian dancers will fill the plaza outside the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh this Saturday, Nov. 20, at noon. The brilliant colors of their traditional regalia will transform the space as they move to the rhythm of drum groups nearby. With beadwork glistening in the sunlight and ribbons flowing, their dance steps will represent centuries of American Indian heritage and culture.
This lively scene is part of the 15th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the museum’s largest annual event showcases musicians, artists, storytellers, dancers and others from North Carolina’s eight state-recognized tribes. The day’s activities include performances, craft demonstrations and workshops, hands-on activities, food and much more. Admission and parking are free.
Learn about the contributions of the state’s American Indians, past and present. With something for all ages, it is the perfect way to celebrate American Indian Heritage Month. For more information and a complete schedule, go to ncmuseumofhistory.org or call 919-807-7900.
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New Bern Avenue Corridor Study public workshop – Dec. 2nd.
November 19th, 2010New Bern Avenue is a historic gateway and heavily used transportation corridor in Raleigh, but is beginning to show signs of wear. A study of the New Bern Avenue corridor from Swain Street to Wake Medical Center will explore ways to renew the corridor. The preliminary goals are three-fold: (1) to identify ways to improve the appearance of the corridor, (2) to support pedestrian, bicycle and transit uses along the corridor, and (3) to stimulate economic development initiatives and revitalization in the area.
The City of Raleigh will host a public workshop to present the current conditions in the study area and to facilitate a discussion of the issues and opportunities along the New Bern Avenue corridor. Your thoughts about the corridor are important to refining the study’s purpose. We hope that you will attend this workshop to share your ideas and vision for renewing this gateway corridor.
Mark your calendar and plan to participate:
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Milner Memorial Presbyterian Church
1950 New Bern Avenue
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
If you would like to attend, please register.
Mordecai Historic Park Interpretive Center public hearing – Nov 30th.
November 19th, 2010A public meeting will be held on November 30, 2010 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at
Trinity United Methodist Church
824 North Bloodworth Street
to review the proposed location and solicit public input for the Interpretive Center at Mordecai Historic Park, One Mimosa Drive, Raleigh.
Comments and questions are welcome and may be sent to: parkplan at raleighnc dot gov
Please specify Mordecai Historic Park Interpretive Center in the subject line
2010 Raleigh Christmas parade
November 19th, 2010The 2010 Raleigh Christmas Parade will be held Saturday November 20, 2010. Join us for the largest Christmas Parade between Washington, DC and Atlanta.
Presented By: Greater Raleigh Merchants Association
Date: November 20th, 2010 Rain Date: November 21st
Start time: 9:30 A.M.
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East CAC meets tonight: Holiday Social!
November 15th, 2010The East CAC will have its November meeting tonight at 7 PM at Lions Park, 516 Dennis Avenue.
We’ll hear our usual inspections, parks, and police news. We’ll then hear from the folks from the Shoppes at Brookside at the corner of Brookside and Glascock, talking to the community about the condos being
finished and the businesses folks would like to have there.
Following that we’ll have our annual holiday social, where you can enjoy some food and meet your neighbors. It should be a great time.
Come on out tonight and bring a neighbor if you can! See you there!