Ice Cream Social

Join us on

SATURDAY

JUNE 18, 2011

for our annual

Ice Cream Social!

Meet us at the Office Pool...

12pm-1pm or until it's all gone!

Artsplosure 2011

The Raleigh Arts Festival

Thursday, May 19 — Sunday, May 22

11:00 AM – 07:00 PM

Celebrate the arts at Artsplosure 2011 – the Raleigh Arts Festival. This year’s event will be held May 19th – 22nd in downtown Raleigh. As one of the Southeast’s premier arts festivals, the event attracts up to 80,000 people.
One of the festival’s main components, the art market showcases the talent of more than 170 juried visual artists and crafters from across the country. Artwork by fine artists and crafters exhibiting in 11 different categories will be available for purchase, including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, and more. The booths will line Blount, Martin, and Hargett Streets near Moore Square and City Market.

The festival will feature more than a dozen musical performances on two stages in Moore Square. This year’s lineup includes funk headliner Average White Band, jazz-fusion band Spryo Gyra, blues rock band Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, singer-songwriter Anders Osborne, electronic artist Lynx, the local jazz sounds of Shana Tucker Williams Trio, gospel artist Shamia, folk pop artist Brent Stimmel, local Indie favorites Hammer No More the Fingers, the acoustic roots music of Craicdown, and more.

Kidsplosure provides activities and entertainment for children. Kids will discover their inner artists by creating the make-and-take offerings at the event. In addition to the many arts and crafts available, the Kidsplosure Stage will provide live family-friendly entertainment throughout the weekend.

England’s acclaimed Architects of Air return to Artsplosure with AMOCOCO – the largest luminarium in their collection of original inflatable sculptures. You are invited to explore Amococo’s more than 10,000 square feet of labyrinthine tunnels, cavernous domes and 71 pods filled with light and colors that span the entire spectrum. Admission is $5 per person (ages 3 and under are free.) AMOCOCO will be located on City Plaza and will be open to the public Thursday & Friday, May 19 – 20 from 1:00pm – 7:00pm and Saturday & Sunday, May 21 – 22 from11:00am – 7:00pm.

Artsplosure is free to the public and is held rain or shine.
For more information about this year’s festival, go to http://www.artsplosure.org/

DO YOU LOVE GARDENS?

This is the time to get out and enjoy the days before the hot hot summer hits!
Check out this link to gardens and arboretums all around Raleigh.

http://www.visitraleigh.com/visitors/things_to_do/outdoor_recreation/gardens_arboretums.php

What's Happening in Raleigh this Week?

Next Week at the Greater Raleigh Chamber
Tuesday, March 29
7:30 a.m. The Great Talent Search

Thursday, March 31
9 a.m. Leadership Raleigh Information Session

Thursday, March 31
11:30 a.m. Working Mothers' Luncheon

Thursday, March 31
5:30 p.m. Business After Hours

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Mark Your Calendar

APR. 14
Chamber Executive Women's Forum

First impressions matter. Learn to recognize the small details that make up a professional image and how to get that look with ease and confidence.

APR. 27
Emerging Leaders Information Session

Learn about Emerging Leaders, a program that connects promising professionals with successful executives for a unique, team-based mentoring opportunity.

MAY 9
Notary Public Class

This course will give you an understanding of the qualifications and requirements to practice as a notary public in North Carolina. Sign up early, this session will fill up fast!

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Explore Our Local Industry Clusters

We often refer to our marketing efforts by the targeted clusters we are looking to attract and grow. Find out what industry sectors are soaring in Wake County.
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Young Professionals Network

Young professionals ages 23 – 39 can establish a network of business contacts and grow both personally and professionally through a variety of programs.

Raleigh Update

IT'S ALMOST ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN RALEIGH!!!!

KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR...

THE RALEIGH ST. PATRICK'S DAY

PARADE AND FESTIVAL

MARCH 12, 2011

STARTING AT 12 NOON

http://www.raleighstpats.org/

Wearin' 'O the Green Festival

When the Parade is over the Festival Begins! The Festival is held on Moore Square in downtown Raleigh, the end of the Parade route. There will be live music and dancing. In addition, there will be a wide variety of vendor booths: Irish Organizations, Irish jewelry and other trinkets, food vendors, children's games and activities. Fun for the entire family!

March in the Parade!

Join us for the 2011 Parade: March 12
Sign-up now to be a parade participant and secure your place in the parade line-up. Groups and individuals are welcome!

Deadline is February 28, 2011

There is a small fee to participate in the parade. All high, middle and elementary schools, bands, public safety marchers, and parade sponsors and non-profit groups are exempt from paying the fee. The fee is $35.00. The parade committee is accepting registrations to participate in the parade from local organizations including bands, sports teams, cheerleaders, dance teams, cultural and ethnic groups, civic groups, non-profit groups, etc. To secure a spot in the parade line-up, please submit your information and once approved you will be directed to pay your fee via PayPal. If you prefer to mail a check you can use this Entry Form and mail it with your check for $35.

The Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Announces The 2011 Rose of Raleigh Contest

First Place $500
Second Place $250

The Rose of Raleigh is an Irish Heritage essay contest hosted by the Parade Committee and is open to young women of Irish ancestry between the ages of 17 and 23 residing in the North Carolina counties of Durham, Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Orange, Wake and Wilson.

The Rose of Raleigh contest was derived from the world-renowned “Rose of Tralee International Festival” —one of Ireland’s premier festivals held in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.

All eligible young women are encouraged to apply.
For more information see the application form or contact Debbie Murphy
The application deadline is February 1, 2011

We're hopping excited about our annual Easter Party!

Warm up you cameras and get your egg baskets ready...it's almost THAT time again!

The ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT will be APRIL 2, 2011 this year.

Mark your calendar...the time will be provided soon!!!!!

PRIZES, EGGS FULL OF CANDY, CHIPS & DRINKS 

~Don't miss THE EASTER BUNNY....he'll be ready for pictures on this most fun of days!~

Raleigh Grows in Leaps and Bounds

Raleigh, along with Durham and Chapel Hill, is part of the Research Triangle in North Carolina. Over 300,000 residents call the city home and finding apartments in Raleigh will ensure you are close to higher education, excellent outdoor attractions, arts and culture.

As the capital of North Carolina, Raleigh offers excellent opportunities for experiencing the arts. Here you will find the North Carolina Museum of Art as well as The North Carolina Symphony and the North Carolina Museum of History. Raleigh is also home to the State Fairgrounds and the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. But, after you finish with all of the adult attractions, spend a day with your children at the Marbles Kids Museum. They will appreciate the interactive exhibits and the thrill of the IMAX theater.

Raleigh is one of those cities where residents enjoy all four seasons. Snowy winters, green springs, warm summers and colorful falls characterize the climate here. As a resident of Raleigh apartments, you can experience this beautiful weather whenever you like at parks and recreation facilities. In these parks you can find opportunities for fishing and camping while at nearby lakes you can enjoy a day on the lake boating. Golf courses as well as stables for horseback riding are available in the metro area, too. And, no matter where you are searching for apartments in Raleigh, you can enjoy proximity to natural beauty at the Joel Lane Museum House Gardens, Raleigh Municipal Rose Garden or the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens.

Students searching for apartments in the Raleigh area for college, will find convenience in living near the campuses of public institutions such as North Carolina State University and Wake Technical Community college. Private institutions such as Meredith College, Peace College, Shaw University and St. Augustine's College are also located in Raleigh.

But, if you are looking for some great shopping in the city of Raleigh and you are searching for apartments on the north side of the city, you are in luck. Crabtree Valley Mall and North Hills are located here. And, for great neighborhood shopping, check out Cameron Village found closer to downtown. You'll find unique shops and eateries conveniently located near North Carolina State University and Pullen Park.

With so many attractions and great neighborhoods in Raleigh, searching for apartments can be difficult. But, with ApartmentGuide.com's neighborhood information and detailed listings of Raleigh apartments for rent, most of the work is already done for you.

COOL OFF AT THE SQUARE!!!! SUMMERFEST! JULY 24, 2010

We are all soooooo excited about this weekend!
It's is supposed to be blazing hot, so plan on drinking plenty of water during the festivities.

2pm to 5pm

Be sure to fill out your RAFFLE TICKET when you arrive.
There will be 2 raffles-Adult Lease Holders & anyone 18 and under. Only lease holders are eligible for the adult drawings. Anyone 18 and under may fill out a raffle ticket for the children's drawings. Be sure to put your NAME & APT# on the ticket. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!
PRIZES FOR THE ADULT DRAWING INCLUDE
Gift Certificates for: Chili's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Target, Sonic, Rugged Warehouse, Pizza Hut, and many more!
$50 CASH PRIZE
$100 CASH PRIZE

Food from Cooper's BBQ will begin being served at around 2:45 or 3:00pm.
There will be many drinks available, including soda, tea, juice & water.
ON THE MENU
Fried Chicken Rolls
Potato Salad BBQ
Coleslaw Hushpuppies
Chips Cupcakes
Snowcones

Join the WATER BALLOON TOSS!
(4)age categories
18 and over be sure to participate...there are two $25 gift certificates waiting for the winners!

Buckets of toys for the taking!
Water Guns & sunglasses, and much more!

We are looking forward to an awesome day!