Plus, a Raleighite earns her second victory in cheese rolling.
 
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🌱 Quiet your mind

5 places to find peace + quiet in Raleigh
People looking at the Freedom Park beacon.
Quiet your mind in the peace and quiet of Raleigh gems. | Photo by RALtoday
Raleigh is an ever growing, bustling city with plenty of fun and food to go around. It even ranked No. 6 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of best places to live in 2024.

Not surprisingly, with all of the excitement that the city has to offer, it can get pretty noisy. Based on research conducted by Earth.FM, the City of Oaks ranked the No. 66 loudest city in the US.

Where can locals go when they need a moment of peace and quiet? According to Earth.FM, the City of Oaks has plenty to offer.

More than 15 places were identified and scored in and around the city for people looking to escape the impacts of noise pollution in a peaceful environment. Earth.FM’s methodology considered:
  • Reviews of the attractions that include words like “quiet,” “peaceful,” or “tranquil”
  • The average visitor rating at each location
  • The attraction’s popularity and how that impacts its peacefulness
Here are five of the best places to visit on your next quest for tranquility, ranked in order of their Quiet Scores.
  • Raleigh Little Theatre Rose Garden | 5.45/6 | Stop and smell the roses from dawn until dusk at this year-round garden.
  • Historic Yates Mill County Park | 4.91/6 | Enjoy a variety of outside activities from walking to fishing at this multi-use historic park.
  • Lake Johnson Park | 4.61/6 | Explore 100+ acres of nature filled with paths and water.
  • Umstead State Park | 4.26/6 | Take in the stroll-worthy trails while admiring the lakes and taking a rest at the picnic shelters if needed.
  • Neuse River Trail | 3.72/6 | Wander the 27.5-long trail and enjoy the sounds of Mother Nature along with scenic views, a boardwalk, and historical sights.
 
Events
Wednesday, May 29
  • The Midweek Market at Fenton | Wednesday, May 29 | 4-8 p.m. | Fenton, 201 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary | Free | Shop local produce + eggs, handmade goods, local seafood, and more at this casual market.
  • Brier Creek Rockstar Connect Networking Event | Wednesday, May 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Carolina Ale House - Brier Creek, 7981 Skyland Ridge Pkwy., Raleigh | Free | Reserve your spot + connect with other professionals.
  • Wake Forest Writers’ Group | Wednesday, May 29 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Wake Forest Community Library, 400 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest | Free | Explore creativity alongside other writers.
Thursday, May 30
  • Public Tour | Thursday, May 30 | 1-1:50 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Free | Take a 50-minute guided wander through the People’s Collection.
  • Pop-Up Music in The Hollow | Thursday, May 30 | 5-7 p.m. | Smoky Hallow, 421 N. Harrington St., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy music while strolling through Smoky Hollow.
Friday, May 31
  • Havana Nights | Friday, May 31 | 9 p.m. | Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, 4500 Marriott Dr., Raleigh | $10-15 | Dance the night away with a Cuban themed vibe.
Saturday, June 1
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Nominate a Raleighite who deserves a new HVAC
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Partnered heating and cooling companies like Air Experts have installed 2,000+ Lennox systems for families in need since 2009. | Photo provided by Air Experts
Who comes to mind when you think of a community member in need of some good fortune?

Consider nominating them for Feel The Love 2024, a national program that delivers + installs brand-new Lennox HVAC systems in deserving households for free. Air Experts is a local partner in the program, and is looking forward to helping another Raleighite later this year.

Previous recipients have included local heroes, veterans, volunteers, seniors, and families facing hardship. Nominations are open through Saturday, Aug. 31.
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News Notes
Community
  • Cary Garden Club alongside the City of Cary unveiled a new marker at Veterans Freedom Park on Memorial Day to honor the families of fallen service members. The Gold Star Memorial is a rare project, as this is only the seventh of its kind in NC and the 147th in the country. (The News & Observer)
Raleighite
  • NC State graduate Abby Lampe is now a two-time champion of one of England’s most extreme annual events — the Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake. Lampe earned her first cheese rolling racing victory in 2022 and gained her second on Monday, May 27. (WRAL)
Coming Soon
  • Press Coffee, Cocktails, and Crepes, a European-inspired cafe, is set to open another location inside downtown’s 400H multi-use building. It already has two NC locations in Durham and Graham + was named “Best New Restaurant” by Indy Week, Durham Magazine, and Yelp. Stay tuned for an opening date. (WRAL)
Sports
  • The NCAA announced that NC State will host the Raleigh Regional for the first time in over five years. The regional baseball championship will take place Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 3. See who’s competing. (Pack Pride)
Biz
  • Innovation is happening in the Triangle. NC State graduate and Under Armour Senior Vice President of Innovation, Development, & Testing Kyle Blakely is guiding the invention of the Neolast fabric, an alternative to spandex that will stretch but won’t retain as much moisture. (Triangle INNO)

Number
  • 300,000 children. That’s how many kids right here in Raleigh are facing hunger this summer due to a lack of food security. Your one-time donation of less than the cost of a tank of gas can provide 500+ meals to the local community. Learn more + help make a difference.*
Shop
  • Cozy Earth’s best-selling bamboo viscose sheets — featured on Oprah’s 2018 Favorite Things list — are temperature-regulating and keep you cool on even the hottest summer nights.*
Home
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
Correction
  • In Monday’s newsletter, we reported that Tom Dundon, owner and governor of the Carolina Hurricanes, resigned. That was incorrect. Don Waddell resigned from his position as the team’s president and general manager.
 
Eat

Food

Where has all the Sriracha gone?
Three shelves full of sriracaha bottles.
And to think we took this sight for granted last year. | Photo by Paul Narvaez via Wikimedia Commons
Last year, we heard word from Huy Fong Foods that a Sriracha shortage was on the horizon. Now, it seems we’re in for another Sriracha drought — quite literally.

Droughts in Mexico — where Huy Fong Foods sources its chilis — have affected supplies. In an interview with Food & Wine, the company recently revealed that the sauce shortage comes as a result of “unexpected crop failure from the spring chili harvest.”

Unfortunately, there’s no end to the shortage in sight. And — since it doesn’t sell to stores directly — Huy Fong Foods can’t predict when products will restock. In the meantime, our advice is to try locally produced sauces like Bone Suckin’ Sauce in most major retailers or explore more options through the online retailer Made in NC.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Danyale
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After a busy and noisy weekend, I’m looking forward to exploring some of Raleigh’s most serene places for some peace and quiet. My social battery is in need of a charge. Where should I venture to first? Drop me a line.
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