Neighborhood News: Tennis Anyone?

The Raleigh's Parks and Rec Department has a six-week series of beginner tennis lessons for ages 6 - 18 starting October 30 at Lions Park.  Classes are Saturdays 9-10 am.  Cost is $48 for residents and $58 for non-residents. No experience is needed for this class!


If you're interested sign up! The course number is 100653 and the RecLink website is:  
http://reclink.raleighnc.gov/Activities/Activities.asp?SCheck=380585744&SDT=

Neighborhood News: Brains & Bodies Workshop

Advocates for Health in Action will be hosting a Brains and Bodies Workshop October 12th from 10-12 at the Cameron Village Library.  The workshop is designed to provide parents with the knowledge and tools to generate ideas that create healthy changes in our schools.  If you would like to attend, please email Laura at laiken@wakemed.org

This notice received from: 

Laura Aiken, MA, MHA
Director, Advocates for Health in Action
Community Outreach, WakeMed Health & Hospitals
(919) 350-8366 (office)
(919) 630-2095 (cell)
www.advocatesforhealthinaction.org

EVENT: Chapel Hill,NC Krispy Kreme Social 9/12

Krispy Kreme has turned on the Hot Light at its newest location in Chapel Hill, NC. So stop by today for a free sampling of Krispy Kreme’s unique product offerings, including Original Glazed® doughnuts from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., coffee from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., and Kool Kreme® soft serve from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

As part of the store's grand opening activities, we're inviting you, our Chapel Hill Friends of Krispy Kreme to a Krispy Kreme Social on Sunday, September 12, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. As our guest, you and your family will be able to enjoy complimentary samples. You'll also be able to sample other Kool Kreme products and our delicious Krispy Kreme Chillers®. On-site kid's activities will include face painting, coloring sheets and balloons.

See you soon,Your Friends at Krispy Kreme

Neighborhood News: Inaugural African-American Cultural Festival

INAUGURAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL 

SEPTEMBER 3-5 ** the RALEIGH CENTER PLAZA

Raleigh residents are invited to enjoy their Labor Day weekend at the first ever African American Cultural Festival. The festival will be a celebration of African-American art and culture and will be held on City Plaza , Charter Square and the 400 block of Fayetteville Street September 3 through September 5.

After a welcome reception on Friday, September 3, Saturday and Sunday will feature African-American arts and crafts, specialty items and food vendors. At City Plaza , the “main stage” will be filled with local, regional, and nationally recognized acts. Scheduled performers include:

• Chuck Davis and the African-American Dance Ensemble
• The Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars
• The Soul Rebels Brass Band, and others 
• Headliner act for the day will be Chuck Brown and His Large band

Located adjacent to City Plaza at Charter Square will be the site of a family-friendly “village” featuring entertainers and performances. The day also will include educational and interactive programming for children highlighted by a performance by “Magic of African Rhythm.”

For a complete list of performances and additional information, visit www.aacfralwake.org

Neighborhood News: Wade Edwards Learning Lab (WELL)

Hello from the Wade Edwards Foundation and the Wade Edwards Learning Lab (WELL)!
Hope you're having a great summer. Here's the latest on what's going on this fall...

WELL FORUMS ARE BACK!

We're kicking off this FREE Wednesday speaker and activity series with an informative session on College & Financial Aid. Planning and paying for college can be a challenge. You may be wondering: How can I afford college? What does it mean to get financial aid? Get the answers to all your questions at the College & Financial Aid Forum!

Join Sarita Broadway (College Foundation of NC) Kevi Dixon (NC State University Financial Aid Office) and Danny Bland (NC Teaching Fellows) on Wednesday, September 1st from 3:15 to 4 pm at the WELL. (714 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh NC 27605, brick building, blue awning just across from Broughton High) to find out more about YOUR future and how to prepare for a great college experience! Plus, we'll be serving FREE PIZZA to forum participants. View our forum poster by using this link:http://wade.org/financialaidforumflyer(2).pdf

For more information visit www.wade.org or contact Dakia Davis, Foundation Assistant at (919) 856-9355 or foundation@wade.org.

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Neighborhood News: FREE COMPUTER & JOB TRAINING AT THE WELL

FREE COMPUTER & JOB TRAINING AT THE WELL
Whether you're looking to brush up on your computer knowledge or gain some transferable skills for today's job market, free computer courses at the Wade Edwards Learning Lab could be just what you need! 


The International Free Computer Training and Charitable Center (IFCTCC) will administer 9 week courses in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SQL (programming/database management), web-design, keyboarding, and more. Schedule, registration, and orientation information for fall 2010 can be viewed online at http://wade.org/IFCTCC/free_computer_training.htm.


Classes are open to the public in Wake County and the surrounding area.
Contact (919) 835-1313 or IFTCC instructor Joe Mabiala at jmabiala2001@yahoo.com
for more information.

Neighbor Hood News: Children's Good News Spectacular

To contact the organizers call (919) 779 - 2825 or go to http://www.cefgra.org 

Neighborhood News: New Krispy Kreme Opening 8/25/10

We are excited to announce that Krispy Kreme will be turning on the Hot Light sign at our newest location at 157 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC on Wednesday, August 25.

The new Neighborhood Store will open at 6 a.m., but all you Original Glazed® doughnut fans better arrive early!

• The first customer will receive one free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts every week for a year. 
• The next 99 customers will receive one free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts every month for a year. 
• The first 100 customers will receive an official Krispy Kreme Chapel Hill Store Opening T-shirt.

The shop will also offer Krispy Kreme’s new Kool Kreme® soft serve menu of traditional cones, shakes and specialty doughnut sundaes, all paired with a toppings bar.

See you soon!

Your Friends at Krispy Kreme

Video: BED INTRUDER SONG

For those familiar with the Antoine Dodson interview and his subsequent notoriety, please enjoy this musical moment from NC A & T's marching band's version of the Bed Intruder song:

If you don't know of all the wonders that is Antoine please google him, or go straight to his site AntoineDodson.net

HIDE YO' KIDS

Chapel Hill,NC Krispy Kreme to open Aug. 25

This article courtesy of the News & Observer's very own retail blogger Sue Stock...

The opening date has been set for the Chapel Hill Krispy Kreme store: Wednesday, Aug. 25. The store is at 157 E. Franklin St. (in the former Firehouse Subs) and will open at 6 a.m. that day. A ribbon cutting will follow at 9:30.

For those wondering, the doughnuts at the Chapel Hill store will be made at the Raleigh Person Street location. But they will be glazed in Chapel Hill, which means there will be one of the company's iconic "hot now" lights blazing in the window.

The grand opening will come with all of the normal hoopla that surrounds the introduction of the glazed goodness to a new location. The first customer in line will win a dozen doughnuts every week for a year. The following 99 people will receive a dozen doughnuts a month for a year. And those lucky 100 people will also get a Carolina Blue Krispy Kreme T-shirt. there will also be samples of the company's doughnuts, coffee and new Kool Kreme soft serve ice cream available.

Read my story from July about Krispy Kreme's current expansion model.

EVENT: Teen & Young Adult Expo & Concert Series

Teen & Young Adult Expo & Concert Series

Friday, July 23rd 11am - 7pm

Marriott Downtown Durham
Admission Cost: $5 

Goal: This teen expo will be the largest event targeting teens and young adults ages 14 – 21 in the triangle area. The ultimate goal will be to provide this audience with an outlet where they can obtain information on things such as staying in school, obtaining scholarships, picking the right school, moving away from home, maintaining positive self esteem and more. For current college students, there will be seminars on learning how to obtain a job after graduation, keeping finances in order and more.

There will be open forum seminars hosted by Terrence J of BET's 106 & Park, Brian Dawson of K97.5 and The Russ Parr Morning Show. There will also be college representatives, job recruiters and retailers present. The day will conclude with a concert series brought to you by Russ Parr. 

11:00 am: Doors will open up for attendees & Auditions for the K-TV Correspondent Live

12:00 – 12:10 pm: Performance Team Tokyo 

12:15 – 1:10 pm
Steps for Success: What you need to know now to prepare for later. Whether you own or what to own your own business want to be a doctor, radio personality or a teacher talk to some of the most influential people. They will give you advice about the things you need to know to propel you towards success.
Location: Grand Ballroom
Host: By Brian Dawson
Introduction: Professor Derek Greenfield
Panelists Include: Terrence J of BET 106 & Park, Karen Clark, local producer of The Tom Joyner Morning Show and one of the nations’ top wedding planners, community leaders and more, Antoine Harris (Former NFL-New England), J. Cole

1:15 pm – 1:25pm: Casino Crisis Performance

1:30 – 2:15 pm
Sports & My Future: Talk to professional athletes one on one. They will provide advice to high school and college students as they prepare for a career in the sports world.
Location: Breakout Room: # 104
Host: J-Breezy
Panelists: Antoine Harris (NFL), Josh Powell, LA Lakers Coach, Agent Female Athlete

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Presented by: Hollywood Stylz Unisex

“I have the Most Friends on Facebook”
Presented by: Rob Martin N 2 net Security

2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
Entering the Workforce: Get prepared to find the right internship or job. Learn how to write great resumes & cover letters and get interview tips.
Hosted by: YO: Durham Academy Career Center
Giveaway: Internship

How to help Your Child Pay for College: It’s never too early to start saving for college. Financial options and tips for parents preparing to send their children to college.
Presented by Financial Aid Personnel from a school, Bank, Scholarship

Leaving the Nest: Transitioning from High School to College: Preparing for college can be a daunting task. Everything from college applications to dorm living can be an overwhelming experience. Let our experts help you with all of your questions and provide you with do’s and don’ts to make this a fun and easy step.
Host: TBD
Panelist: Nikki Washington, Author of “Prepped for Success”
Panelist: NCCU Freshman Experience
Panelist: Residential Life

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Real Talk: An open discussion with panelists and the audience about relationships, online drama and maintaining a positive image at school.
Location: Grand Ballroom
Hosts: Terrence J of BET 106 & Park, Brian Dawson, Nikki Nicole
Panelist: Robert Martin, Sexting,

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Russ Parr Concert Series and Fashion Show
Surprise Artists to be announced

HOT DOUGHNUTS NOW!

Krispy Kreme is now open in Wake Forest! Troy Smith, who had been camped out since yesterday, was the first in line and will receive a fee dozen each week for a year. He has attended each of the recent store openings in the Triangle and plans to donate his dozens to charity.

EVENT: Camp Elite Sports 2010 Football Clinic

Camp Elite Sports Registration

Neighborhood News: New Krispy Kreme Opening on 7/7/10

On Wednesday, July 7, Krispy Kreme will turn on the Hot Light at its newest location at 11721 Retail Drive (across from the Chick-fil-A) in Wake Forest, NC -- giving customers another location to enjoy their favorite treats.  

The new Neighborhood Store will open at 6 a.m., but all you Original Glazed® doughnut fans better arrive early!

• The first customer to walk through the door will receive one free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts every week for a year.
• The next 11 customers will receive one free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts every month for a year.
• The first 100 customers through the door will receive an official Krispy Kreme Wake Forest T-shirt.
• The first 12 customers through the drive-thru will receive an official Krispy Kreme Wake Forest T-shirt.

As part of the store's grand opening activities, we're inviting you, our Wake Forest Friends of Krispy Kreme to a Krispy Kreme Social on Sunday, July 11, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. As our guest, you and your family will be able to enjoy one Kool Kreme® soft serve cone or doughnut absolutely FREE (limit one item per person during the event). You will also be able to sample other Kool Kreme products and our Krispy Kreme Chillers®. On-site kid's activities will include face painting, coloring sheets and balloons.

Our new store will carry the same familiar menu as our other area stores, including our delicious Kool Kreme -- which comes in Very Vanilla, Deep Chocolate, and Swirl. The menu also offers customers traditional cones, shakes and specialty doughnut sundaes, all paired with a toppings bar. 

So, join us on opening day on July 7th and for our Krispy Kreme Social on July 11th. 

See you soon,Your friends at Krispy Kreme

Casting Call: World's Strictest Parents Triangle Edition

Country Music Television (CMT) "World's Strictest Parents" is looking for strict parents in the Triangle. Are you the ones? Enter here:  CMT's World's Strictest Parents

Neighborhood News: Public Workshop On Capital Boulevard Corridor Study

The City of Raleigh will hold a public workshop on the Capital Boulevard Corridor Study on Thursday, June 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the new vehicle showroom at the Bobby Murray Chevrolet dealership located at 1820 Capital Blvd. Registration and check-in begins at 6 p.m. and light 
refreshments will be served.

The first public workshop is being held to define the corridor study area, identify key issues and opportunities, and refine the next steps in the study process. A brief presentation of the history of the 
corridor and a preliminary inventory of known issues will be given. Afterward, small group discussions will be held to gather public input on how best to transform Capital Boulevard into a vibrant mixed-use 
corridor. Capital Boulevard serves as the primary gateway to the heart of Raleigh and offers unique opportunities for redevelopment, open space creation, water quality improvement, and transit.

Parking for the public workshop at Bobby Murray Chevrolet will be available outside the showroom and in the adjacent Flea Market Mall parking lot. To register to attend, go to www.raleighnc.gov/planning. 
Special accommodations for residents with disabilities can be made by calling the City’s Public Affairs Department at 996-3100.

For more information, contact Trisha Hasch with the Department of City Planning at 807-8480 or trisha.hasch@raleighnc.gov. 


http://www.raleighnc.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_411_208_0_43/http%3B/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/news/public/News-PubAff-City_To_Host_Public_Work-20100528-16444538.html

Neighborhood News: East CAC meeting with Mayor Meeker - 6/21

The East CAC will meet on Monday, June 21st at 7 PM at Lions Park 
Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue. http://is.gd/nwDQ

This month, our special guest is Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker, who will 
be discussing his vision for East Raleigh in light of the New Bern 
Avenue and Capital Boulevard studies now taking place. We’ll also be 
introduced to our new Raleigh Police Southeast District commander, 
Captain Andy Lull. And we’ll also have representatives from the city’s 
Inspections department present to answer questions.

As usual, this meeting will be streamed on the Internet for those who 
cannot make it in person. Watch the website (www.eastraleigh.org) for 
details.

It should be an informative meeting. Please invite your friends and I 
hope to see you next Monday, the 21st!

http://www.eastraleigh.org/?p=591

Regards,
Mark Turner
East CAC
741.6329

Neighborhood News: Lions Park Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Good morning, Eastsiders! A few announcements for you:

1. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Lions Park playground 
this upcoming Monday, June 14th at 1 PM. Hope you can make it!

2. Also, Officer Kryskowiak will be doing speed enforcement on various 
neighborhood streets over the next few months. Hopefully it will slow 
down the speeders.

3. Don't forget that next week's East CAC meeting will feature Raleigh 
Mayor Charles Meeker and the new RPD Southeast District commander, Capt. 
Andy Lull. Please spread the word.

Everyone have a safe, enjoyable weekend!

Regards,
Mark Turner
East CAC Chair
741.6329

Neighborhood News: Powell Elementary Clothing Swap 6/23

 

Does your family have clothes that no longer fit or aren't worn?  Has your family outgrown their wardrobe?  If your answer is "yes," you should join our first Powell Clothing Exchange!

 

The Powell Elem PTA is hosting a free Clothing Exchange on June 23 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. 

 

You can drop off gently-used items from 9am to 1pm. FREE shopping will be from 3pm to 7pm. 

 

Needed: Adult & children's clothing; shoes, belts; purses/accessories; briefcases and bags; working computers

 

All donations are tax deductible.  Please contact Christina Creech at 919-622-2267 or sasscreech@yahoo.com for more information or to volunteer.