Happy weekend, Garner! In today’s happening-today edition: Affordable housing advances, a Stanley Cup parade, and a true crime tour + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Affordable housing advances: Raleigh City Council approved 28 affordable downtown rentals near East and Cabarrus streets, committing $1.24 million and a long-term land lease, with eight units reserved for people with disabilities -- explore the housing deal.
New dining arrival: Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão will open at Raleigh’s Crabtree Valley Mall, bringing churrasco carved from skewers. It will be the brand’s third North Carolina location after Charlotte and Durham -- see the steakhouse details.
Downtown gears up big: Downtown Raleigh’s Stanley Cup parade begins at 11 a.m. today, with about 100,000 expected. Businesses on the route stocked up and added staff, anticipating one of the year’s busiest days -- read how businesses are preparing.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Close-to-home camping: Skip the long haul and park it at North Carolina State Fairgrounds Campground. 300-plus sites with hookups, free WiFi, 24-hour security, and convenient dump stations make it a no-fuss home base near everything, whether you’re hosting visiting family or sneaking in a low-drama staycation.
Tee it up nearby: River Ridge Golf Club is right down the road, blending rolling terrain, ravine carries, and sneaky greens for a round that’s equal parts scenic and “okay, I need that putt back.” Sneak in a midweek nine, hit The Golf Lab for a tune-up, then rally the crew for pickleball.
Thread therapy, anyone? Just over in Clayton, Sew Happy Fabrics has cheerful bolts for days, ready-to-go quilt kits, friendly classes like Intro to Sewing and Quilting 101, plus longarm services when that king-size top outgrows your machine. Bonus, their monthly guild and Sit N Sew keep the creative mojo going.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏃 Footsteps to Foundation 5k @ Knightdale Station Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Footsteps to Foundation 5K is turning your greenway shuffle into real help for the Knightdale-Wake Forest Education Foundation, lifting up low to moderate income neighbors in Northeast Wake. Family friendly, kids snag a discount, and early registrants get the coveted t-shirt.
🚣 Introduction to Dragon Boat Paddling @ Lake Wheeler Park (Raleigh) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – Swap the treadmill for a 20-person dragon boat on Lake Wheeler, and learn to paddle in sync while someone at the stern keeps you straight. It is a fun, splashy workout with coaching, gear provided, and a mandatory $5 donation that keeps boats afloat, literally.
✂ Crafting at The Light "Craft Extravaganza" @ The Light Church Ministries, Inc (Clayton) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – If your glue gun is gathering dust, The Light’s Craft Extravaganza in Clayton mixes hands-on making with fellowship, plus a nod to Exodus 31:3-5. Expect sewing tips, floral arrangements, bracelets, crochet, baking know-how, decorations, canvas painting, and the satisfying hum of focused creativity.
🎆 Party in the USA Block Party @ Sandalwood Shoppes (Clayton) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re here for the stars and stripes or the snacks, this America’s 250th birthday block party delivers a live DJ, local shopping, face painting, kids crafts, raffles, and a candy buffet. Expect dirty soda, neighborly chatter, and kids buzzing like July cicadas.
🍩 Donuts for Dads @ YMCA Knightdale | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – This Father’s Day, the pool is treating dads to donuts and mellow family time, no lawn chores required. Powdered sugar meets SPF 50, then a nap in a lounge chair if you play it right. Sprinkles, proud kids, and perfectly acceptable dad jokes.
🕵 Raleigh True Crime Tour @ Downtown Raleigh | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Dust off your comfortable shoes and wander the Oak City’s wicked past, a true crime tour featuring a notorious serial killer, a brazen Russian oligarch, and Raleigh’s own Jack the Ripper. It is equal parts history lesson, neighborhood gossip, and goosebumps.
⚾ Danville Dairy Daddies vs. Clayton Clovers June 21st @ East Clayton Community Park | Sunday (6/21) at 6:30 PM – If you're hunting for a Father's Day plan that lets Dad hold court and heckle kindly, the Clayton Clovers host the Danville Dairy Daddies at East Clayton Community Park. Piedmont Division ball, Camp Clayton Night vibes, kids cheering, and the good kind of grass stains. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Garner report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind 1 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 2%
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