Events

Sept. 27, 2010: Candidates’ Forum for Wake Board of Commissioners Candidates

Andrew Campbell — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:46:06 -0400

Start: 09/27/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 09/27/2010 - 9:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Event is free and open to the public!

WHEN: Monday, September 27, 2010, 7 - 9 p.m.
WHERE: Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC
CONTACT: Karen Rindge - WakeUP Wake County, 828-3833, 637-4271, karen.rindge@wakeupwakecounty.com; Marian Lewin - League of Women Voters of Wake County, 845-0064, mlewin11@bellsouth.net

October 16: Great Schools in Wake Fall Forum 2010

Andrew Campbell — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:30:24 -0400

Start: 10/16/2010 - 8:00am

End: 10/16/2010 - 1:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Great Schools in Wake Fall Forum
Saturday, October 16, 8:00am-1:00pm
McKimmon Center, NCSU, Raleigh 27606

This forum will address the economic impact of the school board majority's decision making on the health and prosperity of our local economy. Click here to learn more!

August 16: Great Schools Back-to-School Forum

Andrew Campbell — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:03:37 -0400

Start: 08/16/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 08/16/2010 - 8:30pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

August 16th (Monday), 7-8:30pm Back-to-School Forum

What You Need to Know About...STUDENT ASSIGNMENT...YOUR STUDENT'S LEGAL RIGHTS...
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Wade Edwards Learning Lab Summer Program 2010

Andrew Campbell — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:43:47 -0400

The Wade Edwards Foundation in collaboration with Needham Broughton High School Presents:
The Wade Edwards Learning Lab's Summer Program 2010
July 19-August 19
M-Th, 9:00-12:00, 1:00-4:00

Registration Information
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Southeast High Speed Rail Public Hearing

Andrew Campbell — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:35:05 -0400

Start: 07/26/2010 - 5:00pm

End: 07/26/2010 - 9:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Monday, July 26, 5:00-7:00pm

Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St

Plans for high speed rail service between Raleigh and Washington D.C. to the north and Charlotte to the south are underway. Complications regarding track interface with the existing urban fabric of Downtown Raleigh have emerged and require your attention and feedback. Please attend this hearing to learn more and comment on two potential route options. Learn More!

Water Policy on Open Net TV, June 22

Andrew Campbell — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:47:10 -0400
One of the after-effects of North Carolina's drought in 2007 and 2008 was a revitalized public discussion about how we manage our water resources. Tune in Tuesday evening to talk about a basic, community necessity - water. We'll be looking at the kinds of issues that are being addressed now, the issues most likely to arise in the next two to five years, and we'll give you an opportunity to better understand the roles of the principals in this on-going policy discussion. Here to talk with you will be Bill Holman, Director of State Policy for the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University; Robin Smith, Assistant Secretary for the Environment with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Erin Wynia, North Carolina League of Municipalities Policy Analyst with a primary focus in environmental issues.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - Great Schools in Wake

Andrew Campbell — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:22:37 -0500

Ongoing:
Sign-up for a YWCA Fall 2010 “Removing Barriers to Equity in Education” Study Circle
Organize a study circle at your school. For more information please find attached the YWCA study circle starter-kit or call Crystal Hayes, Director of Racial Justice Programs at 919.995.1866 or email chayes@ywcatriangle.org
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Water and Energy Discussion Paints a Cloud with Silver Linings

Caitlin Burke — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:54:51 -0400
The second event in the Emerging Tar Heel Leaders summer series on growth in the Triangle spotlighted the challenges and opportunities for our water and energy utilities as the population grows and we recognize the need for more sustainable resource use.
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Growth and Development Discussion a Success!

Caitlin Burke — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:51:39 -0400
Turn out exceeded expectations at the first of three discussions co-hosted by WakeUP Wake County and the Emerging Tar Heel Leaders. Many thanks to Sitti and Greg Hatem for accommodating us as the crowd overflowed the room originally designated for the discussion.
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TRANSIT forum Huge Success!

Karen Rindge — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:46:11 -0400
The June 26 forum Transit: Is Wake County Ready for it? attracted almost 300 attendees and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Transit is an issue clearly gaining public support. Keynote speakers, Carol Coletta, CEOs for Cities, and Keith Parker, CEO of Charlotte's transit system, were dynamic and informative. Triangle J's John Hodges-Kopple explained the new proposal for regional transit recommended by the Special Transit Advisory Commission. Many more people viewed the forum live on WRAL's news channel and wral.com and will see it soon on the Raleigh Television Network. Elected officials from across Wake County attended the event, as did representatives of community organizations, business leaders and local government staff. Forum panelists were engaging and explained what opportunities transit can provide for economic development and a better quality of life. The extensive coverage in the television, print and radio media has further communicated the messages of the forum to a broader Triangle community. WakeUP plans to work with community leaders and organizations to build public education and support for transit in Wake County and the Triangle.
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