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Raleigh Recognized as Playful City

The City of Raleigh is being honored with a 2015 Playful City USA designation. The national recognition program honors cities and towns across the country for making their cities more playable.

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Worthdale Community Center Celebration

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources will hold an open house to celebrate the completion of renovations at Worthdale Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road. The open house will be held Tuesday, June 23 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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2015 Chavis Summer Basketball League

Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources’ legendary Chavis Basketball Summer League returns to Saint Augustine’s University’s Emory Gymnasium and this year’s edition of the Chavis League promises to be another fun and exciting time of summer hoops.

 

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Powell Drive Playground Reopens June 23

Join us on June 23 at Powell Drive Park to celebrate the reopening of Powell Drive Playground. 

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Nature Preserve Plants 100 Milkweed Stems to Help Rescue the Monarch

At the City of Raleigh’s Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park near Falls Lake, 100 new milkweed stems planted by volunteers serve as a way station for the tiny orange and black aviators. 

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Wooten Meadow Park Meeting Scheduled for June 22

Various park layouts will be presented for your review and comment on Monday, June 22nd, 6-8pm, at York Elementary Playground Shelter (5201 Brookhaven Drive.) All ages are welcome to come see the emerging design ideas in local, fun, location.

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Sertoma Arts Center Classes

Check out the latest programs, classes and events from Sertoma Arts Center.

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Coaches Needed

Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is looking for individuals interested in being a volunteer for our youth baseball, slow pitch softball, and fast pitch softball programs for the upcoming season.

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Arts Commission and Public Art and Design Board Announce New Leadership

The City of Raleigh Arts Commission and the Public Art and Design Board have elected new leadership and welcomed new members.

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Fall Youth Baseball and Softball Registration

Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department offers Youth Softball and Baseball leagues. Baseball is offered for boys ages 11-17. Fast Pitch Softball is offered for girls ages 11-17.

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July Volunteer Newsletter

Check out the latest volunteer news and explore opportunities to give back in your community.