The sports and the courts

• 28 tennis courts (clay and hard)
• 25 pickleball courts
• 15 padel courts
• Four beach tennis + volleyball courts

• Public Tour | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 1-2 p.m. | NC Museum of Art | Free | Join a guided tour of the “People’s Collection.”
• Sound Bowl Meditation in the Barn | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 7-8 p.m. | Haven Farm, Knightdale | $25 | Attend this mid-week retreat and realign with a blend of yoga poses, guided meditation, and a soothing sound bath.

• Concerts & Cocktails | Friday, Aug. 16 | 4-11 p.m. | 10th and Terrace | Price of purchase | Try a cocktail inspired by Tate McRae before she rocks Red Hat — reservations are encouraged.
• Supper with Coco: A Lesson in Chemistry | Friday, Aug. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, Cary | $99 | Have a night of hands-on cuisine + chemical reactions with Coco Pannell, a culinary chemist.

• The Original Raleigh Murals Tour | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Starts at Wake County Justice Center | Free | See some of Raleigh’s best and most vibrant large scale art works.
• NCMA Cinema: “Amazing Grace” | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 2 p.m. | NC Museum of Art | $13 | Participate in a collective viewing of Aretha Franklin’s documentary of recording her best-selling album “Amazing Grace” in an artsy ambiance.

• Engage Raleigh: Community and Neighborhood Expo | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | McKimmon Center | Free | Discover why community engagement matters + explore exciting ways to participate in local decision-making at this community expo (free to attend, but registration required for keynote and lunch).*

• This November voters will have to follow the new ID rules. The State Board of Elections approved 12 new IDs that will be accepted, including some student IDs. The use of electronic identification cards were denied but will be further discussed in a meeting later this month. View the full list of approved IDs. (WRAL)

• 321 Coffee is expanding to NC State’s Centennial Campus and will host a soft opening next Monday, Aug. 19. The location will be open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• The City of Raleigh is initiating the two and a half year process of creating the next Comprehensive Plan for the city. Planners will spend the first year engaging with residents and learning about the community’s vision. Affordable housing will be the first conversation and will occur this Saturday, Aug. 17.

• Wake County Public School System is asking residents to donate to the Angel Fund in an effort to offset costs for students who cannot afford school-provided lunch. Community members who would like to donate should call Child Nutrition at (919) 856-2918. (The News & Observer)

• National Relaxation Day. Take time to relax and pour into yourself with your favorite pampering activities. If you’re in search of a place to relax, try one of Raleigh’s many spas or a quiet spot for some peace.

• When you think about Raleigh, what local businesses come to mind? We’re positive you just started a mental list and we’d love to compare notes. Share your favorites with us by Friday, August 16. Ready, set, nominate.

• They say a massage a month makes the stress melt away — and we agree. Save on each blissful visit with a Ritual Membership.*

• Chubbies at Crabtree is throwing one heck of a Grand Opening Party this Saturday, Aug. 17 to celebrate its new store. The free event features a live DJ + photo booth, in-store sales, plus free $100 swag bags for the first 75 partygoers.*

• Usage alerts: Customers are informed of how much electricity they’ve used and its accumulated before the billing period ends.
• Home energy house calls: Energy professionals visit homes to assess for efficiency and offer free sources that assist with preserving energy.
• Budget billing: This helps ease the impact of higher bills by evening monthly payments.
• Payment plans: Available for customers who need the flexibility of installments.