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I wanted to pass this information along from Community Services. I hope that many Raleigh neighborhoods are able to participate in the events highlighted below.

Since 2004, the Raleigh City Council has proclaimed September as Neighborhoods Month in the City of Raleigh. Each year we highlight various events that express the pride, service and capacity that neighbors have to affect their communities in a positive manner. This year, we are spotlighting four (4) local and national events that your community can take part in as we celebrate our neighborhoods and its residents.

• September 17 – RCAC Neighborhood Recognition Awards
• September 19 & 20 – Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange
• September 20 – National Neighborhood Day
• September 27 – ServiceNation Day of Action

More details about each event.

Community Services also included the following promotion in a recent mailing:

Want to learn more about Raleigh’s City Government & Services? For Free? Take this chance and sign-up for Raleigh Neighborhood College. Our neighborhood needs more advocates who have the right tools to get things done. The way to expand your knowledge and tool set about The PROP, Solid Waste Services, City Budget and much more – Raleigh Neighborhood College. Don’t miss this great opportunity.

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR FALL SESSION OF RALEIGH NEIGHBORHOOD COLLEGE

The Raleigh Neighborhood College, a program offered by the City of Raleigh in partnership with Wake County, is taking applications for its fall session.

The Raleigh Neighborhood College provides citizens with an opportunity to learn about City and County governments and the services provided by both. Students will explore new and enhanced ways of increasing citizen participation. They also will meet and interact with City and County staff members and other Raleigh residents. Students will be provided with the tools to become involved with neighborhood improvement and community organization.

The fall session will last 13 weeks, from Sept. 11 to Dec. 11. Classes will meet on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Classes generally will meet at Peace College but some sessions will take place at City of Raleigh facilities. Dinner will be provided to students at no cost. Only 25 students will be accepted for the fall session.

To obtain more information about the Raleigh Neighborhood College — including an application form — contact the City of Raleigh Community Services Department at 831-6100 or visit the City’s website at www.raleighnc.gov/communityservices.

Are you ready to lead your neighborhood? Have an urge to do more for your neighborhood? Get some free training on neighborhood leadership. Find out more and sign up for CPLI:

CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL SESSION

The Citizens’ Participation Leadership Institute (CPLI), a free program offered by the City of Raleigh Community Services Department in partnership with Shaw University, is now accepting applications for its fall session.

CPLI is a civic education initiative designed to strengthen individual and collective citizen leadership capacities, and develop skills important to creating more productive and effective interaction with agencies of City government. In order to qualify for the program, applicants must be residents of the city of Raleigh and demonstrate some level of commitment toward neighborhood or community involvement, such as participation in area Citizens Advisory Councils, homeowners associations or neighborhood associations.

The fall session begins Sept. 18 and consists of nine classes held on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Shaw University. Dinner will be provided at no cost. An awards banquet will be held at the end of the fall session.

To obtain more information about the Citizens’ Participation Leadership Institute, including an application, contact the City of Raleigh Community Services Department at 831-6100 or visit the City’s website at www.raleighnc.gov/communityservices.

Mark your calendars and save the date for Friday & Saturday September 19-20, 2008 at the Raleigh Convention Center (2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601).

From City of Raleigh Community Services Department:

Join other Raleigh residents and citizens for interactive information sessions addressing community issues. Dynamic keynote speakers share neighborhood empowerment successes from other cities. Does Raleigh’s quality of life and other critical issues matter to you? If so, we look forward to your attendance at this year’s conference.

For more information, contact the City of Raleigh Community Services Department at (919) 831-6100.