May 14, 2012 | Arts, Business, Education, Neighborhood, South West Raleigh
Have you heard about the Eschler Music Foundation? I hadn’t either until recently. It’s a non-profit in Boylan Heights working on an annual concert series. Don’t worry, you haven’y missed anything yet, it’s scheduled to debut this Fall....
Apr 21, 2012 | Education, Events, South West Raleigh
[singlepic id=414 w=320 h=240 float=right]Nature never sleeps, so the Nature Research Center will open its doors to the public for the first time with a 24-hour celebration rich in activities and entertainment for everyone. Exploring how we know what we know, the...
Apr 18, 2012 | Education, Events, South West Raleigh
Guest post by NC Museum of Natural Sciences Our universe is expanding: 24-hour grand opening of the Nature Research Center, the new wing of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences When: Friday, April 20, 5pm—Saturday, April 21, 5pm Where: Museum of Natural Sciences –...
Apr 11, 2012 | Education, Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Last month, I had the pleasure of watching a good friend at the blacksmithing demo at Historic Yates Mill County Park. It was amazing to watch them forge steel into cool trinkets right on the spot: bottle openers, sculptures, and small fence posts. Lucky for us, the...
Feb 13, 2012 | Education, South West Raleigh
Young people made up a good portion of the crowd that gathered at the Chavis Community Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. on January 30 for the dedication of the Raleigh College Center. Many were eager to learn how to get into college and how to pay for it. The...
Dec 14, 2011 | Education, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
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! Peach Road Park is located...
