Monthly Archives: December 2011

Parks in the Creative District: Best of 2011

Posted on December 28, 2011 by raleighparks

With the New Year just around the corner, it’s fitting to end 2011 with a countdown of my favorite top five parks from 2011. #5 – Lake Raleigh – nestled between college buildings on NC State’s Centennial Campus, corporate/government/non-profit partners, … Continue reading →

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Kick Off for Blue Ridge Road District set for January 12

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

There are some interesting things about to happen along the Blue Ridge corridor that stretches from the State Fairgrounds and NC State Vet school, past the North Carolina Museum of Art to Rex Healthcare. It’s time to save the date … Continue reading →

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Holiday Crime Prevention and Safety Tips

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Tabitha Groelle

’tis the season….Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, New Years, birthdays, traveling, visitors, break-ins… Yep, I said it.  The B word.  BREAK-INS. Unfortunately this is the time of year that as many of us prepare for the holidays, traveling, celebrating with family and friends, … Continue reading →

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Campaign to Support New Eco Product Line

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Anthony McLeod

Tierra Ideas, the exclusive manufacturer of travel bags and purses made from recycled bicycle inner tubes and recycled aircraft fabrics, is launching “Taking Recycle Higher” a Kickstarter campaign. The campaign will run from November 14, 2011 through December 26, 2011 … Continue reading →

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Parks in the Creative District: Carolina Pines Community Center Update

Posted on December 21, 2011 by raleighparks

The Carolina Pines Community Center renovations are really coming along!  A quick visit out to the park proved to be a worthwhile time to capture the in-progress renovations.  In an earlier design post, once the renovations are complete this community … Continue reading →

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Learn How to Be a Neighborhood Leader

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

The City of Raleigh is offering free leadership classes for residents of Raleigh. Register today for the Spring 2012 session of Citizens Leadership Academy  before classes fill-up. It’s a series of classes sponsored by the City of Raleigh Community Services … Continue reading →

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An Artful Afternoon Adventure with Rembrandt

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Beth Eiserloh Johnson

As we enter the gloomy days of winter, it’s nice to know about all the various inside activities available to us Raleigh-ites. One recent afternoon I took it upon myself to venture over to the North Carolina Museum of Art … Continue reading →

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5th Annual Downtown Santa Ball

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Beth Eiserloh Johnson

On Thursday, December 15, downtown Raleigh will have a chance to party AND give back to a great cause. The Annual Downtown Santa Ball will take place at The Union Tavern in The Depot from 7-10pm with 100% of proceeds … Continue reading →

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Parks in the Creative District: Peach Road Park

Posted on December 14, 2011 by raleighparks

Looking for a community center in the Southwest Raleigh area that has after school programs, ESL, teen programs, or a monthly toddler book club?  Come out to Peach Road Park & Community Center to enjoy these great programs and more!

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New Beginning Class of Wado Ryu Karate

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Bill Tracy

The karate class previously shown has moved to Biltmore Hills Community Center while Carolina Pines is undergoing renovation. We are still having classes, and we will start a new round of beginner’s classes, with no previous experience necessary, in January … Continue reading →

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