Here’s your daily breakdown of public meetings, workshops, and community engagement opportunities for Thursday, November 20, 2025. Whether you’re tracking policy decisions, exploring civic programs, or staying informed on boards and commissions, this guide keeps you connected to your city.
Lunch Box Lectures at the City of Raleigh Museum
🕛 12:00 p.m.
📍 City of Raleigh Museum
Category: Parks, Recreation & Athletics
Spend your lunch hour exploring Raleigh’s heritage with this engaging midday lecture series. Hosted at the City of Raleigh Museum, these talks dive into local history, cultural preservation, and stories that shaped our city. Perfect for downtown workers and anyone interested in Raleigh’s past and future.
Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
🕛 12:00 p.m.
📍 Virtual / City Administration Spaces
Category: Boards & Commissions
This monthly meeting focuses on improving accessibility across Raleigh. Topics may include ADA compliance, transportation enhancements, community support programs, and policy recommendations. Residents, advocates, and service providers are encouraged to tune in or submit public comments.
Whispering Branch Drainage Project Public Meeting
🕟 4:30 p.m.
Category: Open Houses & Public Hearings
The City invites residents to review updates on the Whispering Branch Drainage Project. Attendees can learn about the proposed improvements, project timelines, stormwater concerns, and impacts on nearby neighborhoods. A vital meeting for homeowners and community members in affected areas.
❌ Design Review Commission — Meeting Canceled
⏰ 4:30 p.m.
Category: Boards & Commissions
The regularly scheduled Design Review Commission meeting has been canceled for today. No agenda items will be discussed, and the next scheduled meeting will follow the regular monthly calendar.
📱 Advice About Your Device — Drop-In Hours
🕠 5:30 p.m.
Category: Community Workshops
Need help with a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or city digital service? Drop by for hands-on guidance from tech-savvy staff and volunteers. From navigating city apps to organizing files, this is a great, low-pressure way to get support with everyday tech.
Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board Meeting
🕕 6:00 p.m.
Category: Open Houses & Public Hearings
This advisory board helps shape Raleigh’s parks, trails, greenways, recreation programs, and special initiatives. Tonight’s meeting may cover capital projects, program updates, public feedback, and future planning. Raleigh’s outdoor lovers and park users are encouraged to engage.
Why These Meetings Matter
Raleigh’s boards, commissions, and public meetings play a pivotal role in shaping policy and quality of life across the city. Engaging with these sessions keeps residents informed and helps community voices guide decision-making. From stormwater planning to accessibility advocacy to park improvements — every meeting is part of building a better Raleigh.
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