Last evening, I was honored to be one of the guests at the Mayors Against Bullyiing workshop, hosted by Mayor Dick Sears, who founded this organization. Numerous speakers, including Ken Prouix from Holly Springs Middle, Melissa Derosier, an expert on bullying and its effects on depression, Pastor Jamar Brown from Holly Springs United Church of […]
Community
Council Member Rao Speaks at Historic Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
Council Member Steve S. Rao has been selected to deliver the Reconciliation Prayer at the Triangle Martin Luther King Interfaith Breakfast at the Sheraton Imperial today. Under the leadership of Chairman of the MLK Committee, Rev. Dumas Harshaw, Rao was selected as an Indian American elected official and a practicing Hindu. Rao states, “I am […]
August 3 Breckenridge Triathalon
I had a wonderful time participating in the annual Breckenridge triathalon this morning and also volunteered for the kids race. Thanks to Jay Helms and the families for organizing this event and the 8 laps of swimming, and 4. 2 miles of running, since I do not have a bike! Willingham is a killer […]
Triangle Cricket League Super Champtionship
I ended a long day at Shiloh Cricket Fields, to watch the end of the Triangle Cricket League, super championship, wacthing the two conference champtionship teams battle it out for the title. It was humid, and many folks were in attendance for the game. At the end of the game, I spoke to the Cricket […]
Dancing in the Park
Yesterday, evening, I attended the Dancing in the Park, event, hosted by the South East Raleigh Assembly. This program offers Aerobic Dancing classes, to citizens for free, to offer exercise to residents of South East Raleigh. I Danced in the Park, when I ran for Wake County Commissioner in 2010! SERA also provides youth entreprenuership […]
Annual July 4th Picnic at Steve Wilder
My family and I enjoyed the annual Picninc/Cookout at Steve Wilder’s house in Knightdale, where we enjoyed the company of many elected officials, and community leaders throughout all of Wake County. Steve Wilder is such a great friend and role model to many of us around Wake County, who always does his best to bring […]
July 4th Fireworks and Pancake Breakfast
Attended the Fireworks and Annual July 4th Pancake Breakfast at Firestation 1 with my family and enjoyed the company of staff, citizens, and also Council members in attendance, Stohlman (fireworks), Johnson, Broadwell, Holcombe, and Diehl. I want to thank the Parks and Rec Department for once again, a wonderful job on both of these events. […]