Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Dept. recently unveiled plans for a new urban park at the site of the former Devereux Meadow park (at the corner of Capital Boulevard and Peace Street). The Devereux Meadow Project is currently in the planning + conceptual design stage of development, with funding allocation and permitting to come at a later date.
From the 1930s-1970s, Devereux Meadow was home to minor league baseball teams, like the Raleigh Capitals. The Devereux Meadow baseball stadium was constructed in the 1930s-1940s + hosted baseball legends, including Carl Yastrzemski, Ted Williams, and Jackie Robinson.
Over the next ~2 years, the city plans to gather public input from internal and external affairs to finalize details and create a collaborative vision. Currently, the budget for this stage of the project is $2 million for environmental studies, park planning, and design. Construction of the proposed park will most likely occur in phases.
The vision for the park may include:
- Environmental and historical interpretation
- Natural stormwater treatment areas
- Daylighting + restoration of Pigeon House Branch
- A greenway connection from Crabtree Creek Greenway to Downtown Raleigh
View the Devereux Meadow Project’s virtual open house here + public survey here.
Network
- We Connect | Mon., June 7 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join professionals in a discussion on gender identity + creating an inclusive environment in the workplace.
Talk
- GBT Men’s Social | Mon., June 7 | 8–9:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Meet new people, play games + have a discussion with the LGBT Center of Raleigh.
Civic
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Board of Commissioners – Regular Meeting | Mon., June 7 | 5–7 p.m. | Wake County Justice Center, 300 S Salisbury St. | Free | The public is welcome to join the board of commissioners monthly meeting, where they are expected to vote on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget.
Active
- Yoga in the Park | Mon., June 7 | 6–7 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Dr. | Free | Relax + unwind with yoga at Dix Park — perfect for all fitness levels. 🧘
TryThis
- Beach Chairs | Mon., June 7 | 7–9 p.m. | Pinot's Palette, 10410 Moncreiffe Rd #101 | $30 | Enjoy painting, meet new friends + sip wine in this week’s summer-themed class. 🏖️
Health
- HIV/STI Testing | Mon., June 7 | 5–7:45 p.m. | LGBT Center of Raleigh, 19 West Hargett St. | Free | Receive free, confidential HIV + STI testing by the Alliance of AIDS Services.
Biz
- Real Estate Professionals Call | Mon., June 7 | 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Real estate and related-industry professionals in Chapel Hill + Carrboro are invited to attend for a discussion on the current market and investment opportunities. 🏡
Artist Lisa Gaither has 2 new murals — Flora and Fauna — on the White Oak Creek Greenway tunnel at Davis Drive Park in Cary.
Head to the park for a stroll + check out these colorful, larger-than-life works. They look like the perfect summer selfie spots to us. 🦋
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Weather
- 86º | Scattered thunderstorms | 50% chance of rain
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Community
- The Olivia Raney Local History Library reopens to the public today after being closed for renovations. The renovations project cost ~$700,000 and addressed a multitude of aging building systems. The library originally opened 1901 in downtown Raleigh + was the city's first public library. 📚
Civic
- The City of Raleigh is asking for input on the areas along New Bern Avenue surrounding the planned bus rapid transit system. You can join online live events on June 7 and 9 + take a survey to share your thoughts. Check out the New Bern Project page and find 4 more studies throughout the city here. 🏗
- The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will hold a virtual public meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m. Check out the meeting agenda + watch the live broadcast on the city’s website or YouTube channel.
Learn
- Wake Tech is launching a 4-week program to train workers for jobs in telecom tower communications. The program is looking for folks who enjoy working outdoors and don’t mind heights. Training includes safety, fall protection more. Wake Tech will be the first college in NC to launch a program like this.📱 (TechWire)
List
- The NC Arts Council’s list of NC hip-hop producers features several local names. From Durham local Khrysis to Raleighites Maliq “Millie” Vaughn and Pat Junior, you can check out hip-hop scholar Kyesha Jennings’ interviews with the producers here. 🎧 (NC Arts)
Cause
- The 4th Annual Ride for Heroes – a motorcycle ride benefiting veterans – is back on Sat., June 12. Hire Heroes USA provides free job search assistance to military members, veterans + their spouses, and connects them with companies for employment opportunities. Register here. 🛵
FeelGood
- Cary high schooler Ava Jeffs + 72-year old Marge Morena started Generations United – a nonprofit making sure breast cancer care reaches marginalized communities. GU works to combat racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in breast cancer mortality. 🎀 (ABC 11)
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Dish
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What would you name Raleigh’s minor league baseball team?
Previously, readers have told us they like the idea of names like The Raleigh All Stars or The Oak City A’s — what do you think?
A free skincare consultation can help you determine which treatment is right for you | Photo by the RALtoday team
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What we tried (with pricing):
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Unlike other facials, this type of medical-grade facial combines many skincare elements, including cleansing, exfoliating + hydrating, into one procedure. Yelena is also able to infuse different serums into your skin with the HydraFacial tool. This isn’t an over-the-counter face mask you’ll find in the beauty section of Target.
As someone who doesn’t get facials regularly, my facial included a low-concentrated Glycolic Acid peel to remove any dead skin and give it a smoother appearance.
For the best results, Yelena recommends getting a facial once a month. TFPS offers several different facials ranging from $50-225. A free skincare consultation will help you determine which one fits you best. Ⓟ
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