Dec 7, 2011 | Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
It’s early December and I’m writing a post about visiting the local arboretum? Yes, that’s right! Even though the Winter season is upon us in a few short weeks, JC Raulston Arboretum has a diverse group of plants, trees, and flowers in bloom and...
Dec 6, 2011 | Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
On most Tuesday mornings I arrive at the office with wet hair. These are the mornings I run on the trail at Lake Johnson Park on Avent Ferry Road. The 2.82-mile trail around the lake is the perfect distance for me, and the hills present a welcome challenge to my...
Dec 5, 2011 | Restaurants, South West Raleigh
Southwest Raleigh is home to some of the best restaurants in the area. Each week, Raleigh Specials Tonight will feature a few of these restaurants in Raleigh’s Creative District. Be sure to check here before planning your night out this week. This week we feature...
Dec 2, 2011 | Events, South West Raleigh
Come enjoy a great holiday event at Renaissance Park this Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 11am-1pm and show your appreciation by helping families of Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune troops, with one or both deployed parents, this holiday season. Bring new unwrapped toys to...
Nov 29, 2011 | Arts, South West Raleigh
This Friday, December 2, CAM Raleigh will be bustling with a variety of cool artsy things to do and see. For this month’s First Friday, the museum will be open until 10:00pm. Admission is $5 and free for CAM Raleigh members, children 10 and under, NC State...
Nov 29, 2011 | Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
The Raleigh Parks and Recreation department published the latest Leisure Ledger a few weeks ago. It details the upcoming park programs, special events, and facility information for all ages during the months of January – April 2012. You can find the published...
