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Raleigh Weekend Round-Up for May 18 – Wow, there are ton of events going on this weekend, so much that we couldn’t blog about all the great things happening in Raleigh’s Creative District and beyond. A few of our Southwest Raleigh friends have sent us some tips … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/raleigh-weekend-round-up-for-may-18/

Artsplosure 2012 is This Weekend May 19 & 20 – Raleigh has several great festivals throughout the year and one of the very best is Artsplosure—a celebration of the creative art energy of our city. This year is no different as the streets in and around Moore Square are transformed … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/artsplosure-2012-is-this-weekend-may-19-20/

Don’t Just Sit There, Do Something… – Next Volunteer Meeting: Thursday, May 24th, 2012 7:00 PM Humble Pie – 317 S. Harrington Street Downtown Raleigh- http://www.sparkcon.com/2012/05/18/dont-just-sit-there-do-something/

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The Saturday Market At Rebus Works Highlights for May 19 – The Saturday Market is open this Saturday, May 19, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Boylan Heights–next to the Boylan bridge and is continuing to create ties within the community.  It’s an undeniably enriching atmosphere with local and sustainable … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/the-saturday-market-at-rebus-works-highlights-for-may-19/

Parks in the Creative District: Rose Garden – Visiting the Rose Garden in May is a must!  The roses start to bloom and the weather is typically just perfect for a stroll, picnic, or photo ops.  And, being only a few blocks from Cameron Village and Hillsborough St, … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/parks-in-the-creative-district-rose-garden/

Tour D’Coop features Urban Chickens in the Creative District – Guest post by Tour D’ Coop The growing urban farming movement has put chicken coops in some of the nicest neighborhoods. Clucking hens are an important part of gardens right around the corner here in Southwest Raleigh. On Saturday, May … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/tour-dcoop-features-urban-chickens-in-the-creative-district/

Got to be NC Festival, May 18-20 – The 2012 Got to be NC Festival, operated by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is returning to the N.C. State Fairgrounds Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20. Gate admission and parking are free. The three-day agricultural … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/got-to-be-nc-festival-may-18-20/

Here is a copy of my networking schedule for this week. Next weeks schedule will be ready Sunday afternoon.

Monday 5/14 – ($5, 1st time free ) North Raleigh Leads Group, 8:30 – 9:30am , at Patti’s Cafe, 8300 Health Park, Raleigh, NC

Tuesday 5/15 – (free) BNI Cor01, 7:45am – 9:15am, at Sawmill Tap Room, 7701 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

Wednesday 5/16 – (I will invite you, please ask) Triangle Business Development, 7:15 – 9:00am, at Cardinal Club, 28th FlooR Wachovia Building

(I will invite you, please ask) Business Acceleration Meeting, 11:30 – 1:00 pm, at Capital City Club, 21st FlooR New Progress Energy Building

Thursday 5/17 – (I will invite you, please ask) Business Builders, 7:30 – 8:30am, at Carolina Club, 550 Stadium Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

($3, 1st time free) Cary Leads Group, 10:00 – 11:00am, at Hope Community Center, 821 Buck Jones Rd Cary NC

*(free) Networking With Nate #2, 2:30 – 3:30pm, at Team Nimbus Center, 3801 Computer Drive #101 Raleigh, NC 27609

(free) Bull City Forward Entrepreneur Meetup, 6:00 – 8:00pm, at 8 Rivers Capital, 300 Fuller St. Durham, NC 27701

Friday 5/18 – *(free) NWN Workshop: Find your Niche with Mike Davis, 9:00 – 10:00am, at Team Nimbus Center, 3801 Computer Drive #101 Raleigh, NC 27609

*(free) Networking With Nate, 10:30 – 11:30am, at Team Nimbus Center, 3801 Computer Drive #101 Raleigh, NC 27609

Here are following weeks events for planning purposes, these events are tentative until next weeks Schedule.

Monday 5/21 – ($5, 1st time free ) North Raleigh Leads Group, 8:30 – 9:30am , at Patti’s Cafe, 8300 Health Park, Raleigh, NC

(I will invite you, please ask) Business Referral Group, 11:30 – 1:00pm, at Cardinal Club, 28th FlooR Wells Fargo Building

Tuesday 5/22 – (I will invite you, please ask) Professional Networking on the Web, 7:30 – 8:30am, at Cardinal Club, 28th Floor Wells Fargo Building

Wednesday 5/23 – (free) Visitor’s Day, BNI Group RD37, 8:00 – 9:30am, at Fox & Hound, 4158 Main @ North Hills St, Raleigh, NC, 27609

(free) BNI Group RD23, 11:30 – 1:00pm, at Sawasdees, 6204 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC, 27612

(I will invite you, please ask) Member Mixer, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, at Capital City Club, 21st FlooR New Progress Energy Building

Thursday 5/24 – (I will invite you, please ask) Leads One, 7:30 – 9:00am, at Capital City Club, 21st Floor Progress Energy Building

(I will invite you, please ask) Business Introduction Group, 11:30 – 1:00pm, at Capital City Club, 21st FlooR New Progress Energy Building

*(free) Networking With Nate #2, 2:30 – 3:30pm, at Team Nimbus Center, 3801 Computer Drive #101 Raleigh, NC 27609

(I will invite you, please ask) Live at the Loft, 5:30 – 7:30pm, at Cardinal Club, 28th Floor Wells Fargo Building

Friday 5/25 – *(free) Workshop: Marketing with Sagacious Consulting, 9:00 – 10:00am, at Team Nimbus Center, 3801 Computer Drive #101 Raleigh, NC 27609

*(free) Networking With Nate, 10:30 – 11:30am, at Team Nimbus Center, 3801 Computer Drive #101 Raleigh, NC 27609

Please feel free to join me at any or all of these events, I hope you are having a great week.

-Nate

Downtown Raleigh Living Tour – Call for Volunteers – Guest post by Downtown Raleigh Alliance It’s not too late to volunteer for the Downtown Raleigh Living Tour on Saturday, May 19. We need energetic and enthusiastic people to give a few hours of their time next Saturday. If you’re … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/downtown-raleigh-living-tour-call-for-volunteers/

How the Eschler Music Foundation is Returning Music to the Community – Have you heard about the Eschler Music Foundation? I hadn’t either until recently. It’s a non-profit in Boylan Heights working on an annual concert series. Don’t worry, you haven’y missed anything yet, it’s scheduled to debut this Fall. But while … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/how-the-eschler-music-foundation-is-returning-music-to-the-community/

Southwest Citizens to Vote on Z-26-12 Rezoning – Join the Southwest Citizens Advisory Council (SWCAC) with newly elected co-chairs, Connie Crumpler and Anthony McLeod, as they review the rezoning petition for Z-26-12. The rezoning involves 1.71 acres near the intersection of Lake Wheeler Road and Tryon Road. Chad … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/southwest-citizens-to-vote-on-z-26-12-rezoning/

We’re back…The Saturday Market At Rebus Works Highlights for May 12 – The Saturday Market highlights for Saturday May 12, 2012 The Saturday Market which runs every Saturday till November 17th is located in Boylan Heights next tot he Boylan bridge and is continuing to create ties within the community.  It’s an … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/were-back-the-saturday-market-at-rebus-works-highlights-for-may-12/

Mother’s Day in Raleigh’s Creative District – The Spring rains have fallen and the flowers are in full bloom. We’re in the first full week of May and that means that Mother’s Day is coming up. Sunday Brunch, a picnic, a show–a sign of appreciation. We’ve got … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/mothers-day-in-the-creative-district/

Southwest District Newsletter | April 2012 – Welcome to the first edition of the RPD Southwest District Newsletter.  There will be an informative edition each month sent to you electronically.  The newsletter will highlight current events, officer activity, crime trends, and crime prevention tips.  If you have … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/southwest-district-newsletter-april-2012/

Best of Southwest – Mother’s Day Edition – Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13! Show her how much you appreciate her by taking her out somewhere in the Creative District! Raleigh Specials Tonight has the lowdown: The Oxford 319-105 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC Enjoy jazz and and an … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/best-of-southwest-mothers-day-edition/

Please make sure to Vote Against Amendment One.
Final chance to vote is May 8th at your local voting station.

Tell them North Carolina is progressing forward, not moving backwards.

It’s not just about gay rights, but protecting our freedom of choice and civil liberties.

We do not need the government telling us how to live our lives.

Get all the facts…

The Harmful Truth About Amendment One | The Coalition to Protect North Carolina Families

http://www.protectallncfamilies.org/the-truth

While the language of Amendment One seems simple, the consequences of this dangerous constitutional rewrite are anything but. We ask that you:

CAM Raleigh Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary on May 11 – It’s been a whole year since the sleek new contemporary museum opened its doors in downtown Raleigh and they are ready to celebrate! On May 11, CAM Raleigh will throw yet another amazing party in honor of this anniversary. Did … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/cam-raleigh-celebrates-1-year-anniversary-on-may-11/

Parks in the Creative District: 2012 Summer Leisure Ledger – The City of Raleigh Parks & Rec Summer Leisure Ledger came out a few weeks ago.  It is your guide to all the programs, facilities, leagues and special events going on throughout the city.  And being in the Creative District, … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/parks-in-the-creative-district-2012-summer-leisure-ledger/

April General Mtg Notes – April_Gen_Mtg_Notes[1]- http://www.sparkcon.com/2012/05/02/april-general-mtg-notes/