Strive not to drive
Posted on 04/08/25
by Margaret Sigman
When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them.
She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability.
"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.
Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during "Strive Not to Drive Week," which runs from May 16–24 in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.
Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.
Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving!
Click here to learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.
This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. Visit the AARP North Carolina page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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Retired people enjoying a sightseeing walk." width="724" height="483"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them. <br><br>She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability. <br><br>"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.<br><br><br>Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during <b>"Strive Not to Drive Week,"</b> which runs from <b>May 16–24</b> in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b4/df/ad7092264748b986198cfff7038a/strive-homepage-banner.png" alt="Strive-Homepage-Banner.png" width="2659" height="984" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.<br><br>Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving! <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://strivebeyond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Click here to</b> <b>learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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"denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Norte', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'triangle-nc-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'North Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=North+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Raleigh', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP North Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'NCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNC', 'state_contract_id' => '56020', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/north-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819650040001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-north-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-nc-2020-07-21.html', 'State_Label' => 'North Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-north-carolina-nc-2021-01-26.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'raleigh-nc', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-norte', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NorthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'North Carolina', 'county' => 'Wake', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -78.643402099609, (int) 1 => (float) 35.77970123291 ), 'latitude' => (float) 35.77970123291, 'longitude' => (float) -78.643402099609, 'city_state' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'city_state_search' => 'Raleigh NC,Raleihg NC,Raliegh NC,Ralley NC', 'pilot_name' => 'Raleigh', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_id' => (int) 207, 'community_name' => 'Raleigh (Triangle)', 'community_state' => 'NC', 'community_region' => '', 'brightspot_region' => 'triangle-nc', 'title' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'RALEIGH', 'tracking_code_state' => 'NC', 'ad_state' => 'nc', 'ad_city' => 'raleigh', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '27601', 'sef_url' => 'raleigh-nc', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/raleigh-nc/', 'alt_names' => 'Raleigh,Raleigh (Triangle),Raleihg,Raliegh,Ralley', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '27601', (int) 1 => '27602', (int) 2 => '27603', (int) 3 => '27604', (int) 4 => '27605', (int) 5 => '27606', (int) 6 => '27607', (int) 7 => '27608', (int) 8 => '27609', (int) 9 => '27610', (int) 10 => '27611', (int) 11 => '27612', (int) 12 => '27613', (int) 13 => '27614', (int) 14 => '27615', (int) 15 => '27616', (int) 16 => '27617', (int) 17 => '27619', (int) 18 => '27620', (int) 19 => '27621', (int) 20 => '27622', (int) 21 => '27623', (int) 22 => '27624', (int) 23 => '27625', (int) 24 => '27626', (int) 25 => '27627', (int) 26 => '27628', (int) 27 => '27629', (int) 28 => '27634', (int) 29 => '27635', (int) 30 => '27636', (int) 31 => '27640', (int) 32 => '27650', (int) 33 => '27656', (int) 34 => '27658', (int) 35 => '27661', (int) 36 => '27668', (int) 37 => '27675', (int) 38 => '27676', (int) 39 => '27690', (int) 40 => '27695', (int) 41 => '27697', (int) 42 => '27698', (int) 43 => '27699' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'raleigh-nc', (int) 1 => 'raleigh-triangle-nc', (int) 2 => 'raleihg-nc', (int) 3 => 'raliegh-nc', (int) 4 => 'ralley-nc', (int) 5 => 'mccullers-nc', (int) 6 => 'brentwood-nc', (int) 7 => 'wake-crossroads-nc', (int) 8 => 'wilders-grove-nc', (int) 9 => 'cameron-village-nc', (int) 10 => 'nc-state-university-nc', (int) 11 => 'ncsu-student-housing-nc', (int) 12 => 'state-university-nc', (int) 13 => 'five-points-nc', (int) 14 => 'north-hills-nc', (int) 15 => 'crabtree-valley-nc', (int) 16 => 'duraleigh-nc', (int) 17 => 'nc-dept-revenue-nc', (int) 18 => 'nc-library-nc', (int) 19 => 'nationwide-ins-co-nc', (int) 20 => 'national-info-syst-supt-cntr-nc', (int) 21 => 'raleigh-brm-nc', (int) 22 => 'nc-state-univ-nc', (int) 23 => 'nc-dept-motor-vehicle-nc', (int) 24 => 'carolina-power-and-light-co-nc', (int) 25 => 'nc-centralized-mailing-nc' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '11401', (int) 1 => '11402', (int) 2 => '11403', (int) 3 => '11404', (int) 4 => '11405', (int) 5 => '11406', (int) 6 => '11407', (int) 7 => '11408', (int) 8 => '11409', (int) 9 => '11410', (int) 10 => '11411', (int) 11 => '11412', (int) 12 => '11413', (int) 13 => '11414', (int) 14 => '11415', (int) 15 => '11416', (int) 16 => '11417', (int) 17 => '11418', (int) 18 => '11419', (int) 19 => '11420', (int) 20 => '11421', (int) 21 => '11422', (int) 22 => '11423', (int) 23 => '11424', (int) 24 => '11425', (int) 25 => '11426', (int) 26 => '11427', (int) 27 => '11428', (int) 28 => '11429', (int) 29 => '11430', (int) 30 => '11431', (int) 31 => '11432', (int) 32 => '11433', (int) 33 => '11434', (int) 34 => '11435', (int) 35 => '11436', (int) 36 => '11437', (int) 37 => '11438', (int) 38 => '11439', (int) 39 => '11440', (int) 40 => '11441', (int) 41 => '11442', (int) 42 => '11443', (int) 43 => '11444', (int) 44 => '48725', (int) 45 => '48780' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'pop_up' => '<form> <input id="sef-url" type="hidden" value="triangle-nc" /> <h3>AARP Triangle, NC</h3> <div class="text"> <p><strong>Find great info on local AARP activities and things to do near you.</strong></p> <div id="searchme" class="clearfix"> <input placeholder="Enter town name or zip code here" class="city-state-li" /> <a href="" class="btn search-li red large alignright">Go</a> <div class="city-state-container"></div> </div> <div class="em">or see a list of <a href="/triangle-nc/">towns for Triangle</a></div> <div class="picker-error"></div> </div> </form>' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-cybercrime-and-fraud-prevention-tips-42125-9vn8twf4ts8.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-CYBERCRIME-AND-FRAUD-PREVENTION-TIPS-42125">AARP Live: Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Tips, 4/21/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chapel-hill-nc-c37036.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SEYMOUR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Seymour Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Seymour Center</p> <p class="loc">Chapel Hill, NC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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Retired people enjoying a sightseeing walk." width="724" height="483"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them. <br><br>She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability. <br><br>"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.<br><br><br>Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during <b>"Strive Not to Drive Week,"</b> which runs from <b>May 16–24</b> in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b4/df/ad7092264748b986198cfff7038a/strive-homepage-banner.png" alt="Strive-Homepage-Banner.png" width="2659" height="984" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.<br><br>Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving! <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://strivebeyond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Click here to</b> <b>learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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"denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Norte', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'triangle-nc-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'North Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=North+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Raleigh', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP North Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'NCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNC', 'state_contract_id' => '56020', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/north-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819650040001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-north-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-nc-2020-07-21.html', 'State_Label' => 'North Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-north-carolina-nc-2021-01-26.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'raleigh-nc', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-norte', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NorthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'North Carolina', 'county' => 'Wake', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -78.643402099609, (int) 1 => (float) 35.77970123291 ), 'latitude' => (float) 35.77970123291, 'longitude' => (float) -78.643402099609, 'city_state' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'city_state_search' => 'Raleigh NC,Raleihg NC,Raliegh NC,Ralley NC', 'pilot_name' => 'Raleigh', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_id' => (int) 207, 'community_name' => 'Raleigh (Triangle)', 'community_state' => 'NC', 'community_region' => '', 'brightspot_region' => 'triangle-nc', 'title' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'RALEIGH', 'tracking_code_state' => 'NC', 'ad_state' => 'nc', 'ad_city' => 'raleigh', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '27601', 'sef_url' => 'raleigh-nc', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/raleigh-nc/', 'alt_names' => 'Raleigh,Raleigh (Triangle),Raleihg,Raliegh,Ralley', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '27601', (int) 1 => '27602', (int) 2 => '27603', (int) 3 => '27604', (int) 4 => '27605', (int) 5 => '27606', (int) 6 => '27607', (int) 7 => '27608', (int) 8 => '27609', (int) 9 => '27610', (int) 10 => '27611', (int) 11 => '27612', (int) 12 => '27613', (int) 13 => '27614', (int) 14 => '27615', (int) 15 => '27616', (int) 16 => '27617', (int) 17 => '27619', (int) 18 => '27620', (int) 19 => '27621', (int) 20 => '27622', (int) 21 => '27623', (int) 22 => '27624', (int) 23 => '27625', (int) 24 => '27626', (int) 25 => '27627', (int) 26 => '27628', (int) 27 => '27629', (int) 28 => '27634', (int) 29 => '27635', (int) 30 => '27636', (int) 31 => '27640', (int) 32 => '27650', (int) 33 => '27656', (int) 34 => '27658', (int) 35 => '27661', (int) 36 => '27668', (int) 37 => '27675', (int) 38 => '27676', (int) 39 => '27690', (int) 40 => '27695', (int) 41 => '27697', (int) 42 => '27698', (int) 43 => '27699' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'raleigh-nc', (int) 1 => 'raleigh-triangle-nc', (int) 2 => 'raleihg-nc', (int) 3 => 'raliegh-nc', (int) 4 => 'ralley-nc', (int) 5 => 'mccullers-nc', (int) 6 => 'brentwood-nc', (int) 7 => 'wake-crossroads-nc', (int) 8 => 'wilders-grove-nc', (int) 9 => 'cameron-village-nc', (int) 10 => 'nc-state-university-nc', (int) 11 => 'ncsu-student-housing-nc', (int) 12 => 'state-university-nc', (int) 13 => 'five-points-nc', (int) 14 => 'north-hills-nc', (int) 15 => 'crabtree-valley-nc', (int) 16 => 'duraleigh-nc', (int) 17 => 'nc-dept-revenue-nc', (int) 18 => 'nc-library-nc', (int) 19 => 'nationwide-ins-co-nc', (int) 20 => 'national-info-syst-supt-cntr-nc', (int) 21 => 'raleigh-brm-nc', (int) 22 => 'nc-state-univ-nc', (int) 23 => 'nc-dept-motor-vehicle-nc', (int) 24 => 'carolina-power-and-light-co-nc', (int) 25 => 'nc-centralized-mailing-nc' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '11401', (int) 1 => '11402', (int) 2 => '11403', (int) 3 => '11404', (int) 4 => '11405', (int) 5 => '11406', (int) 6 => '11407', (int) 7 => '11408', (int) 8 => '11409', (int) 9 => '11410', (int) 10 => '11411', (int) 11 => '11412', (int) 12 => '11413', (int) 13 => '11414', (int) 14 => '11415', (int) 15 => '11416', (int) 16 => '11417', (int) 17 => '11418', (int) 18 => '11419', (int) 19 => '11420', (int) 20 => '11421', (int) 21 => '11422', (int) 22 => '11423', (int) 23 => '11424', (int) 24 => '11425', (int) 25 => '11426', (int) 26 => '11427', (int) 27 => '11428', (int) 28 => '11429', (int) 29 => '11430', (int) 30 => '11431', (int) 31 => '11432', (int) 32 => '11433', (int) 33 => '11434', (int) 34 => '11435', (int) 35 => '11436', (int) 36 => '11437', (int) 37 => '11438', (int) 38 => '11439', (int) 39 => '11440', (int) 40 => '11441', (int) 41 => '11442', (int) 42 => '11443', (int) 43 => '11444', (int) 44 => '48725', (int) 45 => '48780' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'pop_up' => '<form> <input id="sef-url" type="hidden" value="triangle-nc" /> <h3>AARP Triangle, NC</h3> <div class="text"> <p><strong>Find great info on local AARP activities and things to do near you.</strong></p> <div id="searchme" class="clearfix"> <input placeholder="Enter town name or zip code here" class="city-state-li" /> <a href="" class="btn search-li red large alignright">Go</a> <div class="city-state-container"></div> </div> <div class="em">or see a list of <a href="/triangle-nc/">towns for Triangle</a></div> <div class="picker-error"></div> </div> </form>' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Strive not to drive </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 by <b>Margaret Sigman</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/18/de/1c191e454c3c834cea08e77c1a77/gettyimages-1499002743.jpg" alt="Happy older couple having fun walking outdoors in city. Retired people enjoying a sightseeing walk." width="724" height="483"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them. <br><br>She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability. <br><br>"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.<br><br><br>Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during <b>"Strive Not to Drive Week,"</b> which runs from <b>May 16–24</b> in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b4/df/ad7092264748b986198cfff7038a/strive-homepage-banner.png" alt="Strive-Homepage-Banner.png" width="2659" height="984" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.<br><br>Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving! <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://strivebeyond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Click here to</b> <b>learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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"denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, 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} </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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Retired people enjoying a sightseeing walk." width="724" height="483"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them. <br><br>She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability. <br><br>"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.<br><br><br>Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during <b>"Strive Not to Drive Week,"</b> which runs from <b>May 16–24</b> in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b4/df/ad7092264748b986198cfff7038a/strive-homepage-banner.png" alt="Strive-Homepage-Banner.png" width="2659" height="984" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.<br><br>Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving! <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://strivebeyond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Click here to</b> <b>learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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"denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, 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{endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-cybercrime-and-fraud-prevention-tips-42125-9vn8twf4ts8.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-CYBERCRIME-AND-FRAUD-PREVENTION-TIPS-42125">AARP Live: Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Tips, 4/21/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chapel-hill-nc-c37036.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SEYMOUR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Seymour Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Seymour Center</p> <p class="loc">Chapel Hill, NC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP North Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-RALEIGH-NC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); 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Retired people enjoying a sightseeing walk." width="724" height="483"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them. <br><br>She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability. <br><br>"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.<br><br><br>Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during <b>"Strive Not to Drive Week,"</b> which runs from <b>May 16–24</b> in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b4/df/ad7092264748b986198cfff7038a/strive-homepage-banner.png" alt="Strive-Homepage-Banner.png" width="2659" height="984" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.<br><br>Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving! <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://strivebeyond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Click here to</b> <b>learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank">AARP North Carolina</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/raleigh-nc/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67ff45bbf23e2-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67ff45bbf23e2-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67ff45bbf23e2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: 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"denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Norte', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'triangle-nc-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'North Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=North+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Raleigh', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP North Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'NCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNC', 'state_contract_id' => '56020', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/north-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819650040001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-north-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-nc-2020-07-21.html', 'State_Label' => 'North Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-north-carolina-nc-2021-01-26.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'raleigh-nc', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-norte', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NorthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'North Carolina', 'county' => 'Wake', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -78.643402099609, (int) 1 => (float) 35.77970123291 ), 'latitude' => (float) 35.77970123291, 'longitude' => (float) -78.643402099609, 'city_state' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'city_state_search' => 'Raleigh NC,Raleihg NC,Raliegh NC,Ralley NC', 'pilot_name' => 'Raleigh', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_id' => (int) 207, 'community_name' => 'Raleigh (Triangle)', 'community_state' => 'NC', 'community_region' => '', 'brightspot_region' => 'triangle-nc', 'title' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'RALEIGH', 'tracking_code_state' => 'NC', 'ad_state' => 'nc', 'ad_city' => 'raleigh', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '27601', 'sef_url' => 'raleigh-nc', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/raleigh-nc/', 'alt_names' => 'Raleigh,Raleigh (Triangle),Raleihg,Raliegh,Ralley', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '27601', (int) 1 => '27602', (int) 2 => '27603', (int) 3 => '27604', (int) 4 => '27605', (int) 5 => '27606', (int) 6 => '27607', (int) 7 => '27608', (int) 8 => '27609', (int) 9 => '27610', (int) 10 => '27611', (int) 11 => '27612', (int) 12 => '27613', (int) 13 => '27614', (int) 14 => '27615', (int) 15 => '27616', (int) 16 => '27617', (int) 17 => '27619', (int) 18 => '27620', (int) 19 => '27621', (int) 20 => '27622', (int) 21 => '27623', (int) 22 => '27624', (int) 23 => '27625', (int) 24 => '27626', (int) 25 => '27627', (int) 26 => '27628', (int) 27 => '27629', (int) 28 => '27634', (int) 29 => '27635', (int) 30 => '27636', (int) 31 => '27640', (int) 32 => '27650', (int) 33 => '27656', (int) 34 => '27658', (int) 35 => '27661', (int) 36 => '27668', (int) 37 => '27675', (int) 38 => '27676', (int) 39 => '27690', (int) 40 => '27695', (int) 41 => '27697', (int) 42 => '27698', (int) 43 => '27699' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'raleigh-nc', (int) 1 => 'raleigh-triangle-nc', (int) 2 => 'raleihg-nc', (int) 3 => 'raliegh-nc', (int) 4 => 'ralley-nc', (int) 5 => 'mccullers-nc', (int) 6 => 'brentwood-nc', (int) 7 => 'wake-crossroads-nc', (int) 8 => 'wilders-grove-nc', (int) 9 => 'cameron-village-nc', (int) 10 => 'nc-state-university-nc', (int) 11 => 'ncsu-student-housing-nc', (int) 12 => 'state-university-nc', (int) 13 => 'five-points-nc', (int) 14 => 'north-hills-nc', (int) 15 => 'crabtree-valley-nc', (int) 16 => 'duraleigh-nc', (int) 17 => 'nc-dept-revenue-nc', (int) 18 => 'nc-library-nc', (int) 19 => 'nationwide-ins-co-nc', (int) 20 => 'national-info-syst-supt-cntr-nc', (int) 21 => 'raleigh-brm-nc', (int) 22 => 'nc-state-univ-nc', (int) 23 => 'nc-dept-motor-vehicle-nc', (int) 24 => 'carolina-power-and-light-co-nc', (int) 25 => 'nc-centralized-mailing-nc' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '11401', (int) 1 => '11402', (int) 2 => '11403', (int) 3 => '11404', (int) 4 => '11405', (int) 5 => '11406', (int) 6 => '11407', (int) 7 => '11408', (int) 8 => '11409', (int) 9 => '11410', (int) 10 => '11411', (int) 11 => '11412', (int) 12 => '11413', (int) 13 => '11414', (int) 14 => '11415', (int) 15 => '11416', (int) 16 => '11417', (int) 17 => '11418', (int) 18 => '11419', (int) 19 => '11420', (int) 20 => '11421', (int) 21 => '11422', (int) 22 => '11423', (int) 23 => '11424', (int) 24 => '11425', (int) 25 => '11426', (int) 26 => '11427', (int) 27 => '11428', (int) 28 => '11429', (int) 29 => '11430', (int) 30 => '11431', (int) 31 => '11432', (int) 32 => '11433', (int) 33 => '11434', (int) 34 => '11435', (int) 35 => '11436', (int) 36 => '11437', (int) 37 => '11438', (int) 38 => '11439', (int) 39 => '11440', (int) 40 => '11441', (int) 41 => '11442', (int) 42 => '11443', (int) 43 => '11444', (int) 44 => '48725', (int) 45 => '48780' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'pop_up' => '<form> <input id="sef-url" type="hidden" value="triangle-nc" /> <h3>AARP Triangle, NC</h3> <div class="text"> <p><strong>Find great info on local AARP activities and things to do near you.</strong></p> <div id="searchme" class="clearfix"> <input placeholder="Enter town name or zip code here" class="city-state-li" /> <a href="" class="btn search-li red large alignright">Go</a> <div class="city-state-container"></div> </div> <div class="em">or see a list of <a href="/triangle-nc/">towns for Triangle</a></div> <div class="picker-error"></div> </div> </form>' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-cybercrime-and-fraud-prevention-tips-42125-9vn8twf4ts8.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-CYBERCRIME-AND-FRAUD-PREVENTION-TIPS-42125">AARP Live: Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Tips, 4/21/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chapel-hill-nc-c37036.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SEYMOUR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Seymour Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Seymour Center</p> <p class="loc">Chapel Hill, NC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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Retired people enjoying a sightseeing walk." width="724" height="483"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them. <br><br>She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability. <br><br>"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.<br><br><br>Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during <b>"Strive Not to Drive Week,"</b> which runs from <b>May 16–24</b> in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b4/df/ad7092264748b986198cfff7038a/strive-homepage-banner.png" alt="Strive-Homepage-Banner.png" width="2659" height="984" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.<br><br>Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving! <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://strivebeyond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Click here to</b> <b>learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},triangle-nc', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Norte', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'triangle-nc-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'North Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=North+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Raleigh', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP North Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'NCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNC', 'state_contract_id' => '56020', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/north-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819650040001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-north-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-nc-2020-07-21.html', 'State_Label' => 'North Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-north-carolina-nc-2021-01-26.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'raleigh-nc', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-norte', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NorthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'North Carolina', 'county' => 'Wake', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -78.643402099609, (int) 1 => (float) 35.77970123291 ), 'latitude' => (float) 35.77970123291, 'longitude' => (float) -78.643402099609, 'city_state' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'city_state_search' => 'Raleigh NC,Raleihg NC,Raliegh NC,Ralley NC', 'pilot_name' => 'Raleigh', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_id' => (int) 207, 'community_name' => 'Raleigh (Triangle)', 'community_state' => 'NC', 'community_region' => '', 'brightspot_region' => 'triangle-nc', 'title' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'RALEIGH', 'tracking_code_state' => 'NC', 'ad_state' => 'nc', 'ad_city' => 'raleigh', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '27601', 'sef_url' => 'raleigh-nc', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/raleigh-nc/', 'alt_names' => 'Raleigh,Raleigh (Triangle),Raleihg,Raliegh,Ralley', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '27601', (int) 1 => '27602', (int) 2 => '27603', (int) 3 => '27604', (int) 4 => '27605', (int) 5 => '27606', (int) 6 => '27607', (int) 7 => '27608', (int) 8 => '27609', (int) 9 => '27610', (int) 10 => '27611', (int) 11 => '27612', (int) 12 => '27613', (int) 13 => '27614', (int) 14 => '27615', (int) 15 => '27616', (int) 16 => '27617', (int) 17 => '27619', (int) 18 => '27620', (int) 19 => '27621', (int) 20 => '27622', (int) 21 => '27623', (int) 22 => '27624', (int) 23 => '27625', (int) 24 => '27626', (int) 25 => '27627', (int) 26 => '27628', (int) 27 => '27629', (int) 28 => '27634', (int) 29 => '27635', (int) 30 => '27636', (int) 31 => '27640', (int) 32 => '27650', (int) 33 => '27656', (int) 34 => '27658', (int) 35 => '27661', (int) 36 => '27668', (int) 37 => '27675', (int) 38 => '27676', (int) 39 => '27690', (int) 40 => '27695', (int) 41 => '27697', (int) 42 => '27698', (int) 43 => '27699' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'raleigh-nc', (int) 1 => 'raleigh-triangle-nc', (int) 2 => 'raleihg-nc', (int) 3 => 'raliegh-nc', (int) 4 => 'ralley-nc', (int) 5 => 'mccullers-nc', (int) 6 => 'brentwood-nc', (int) 7 => 'wake-crossroads-nc', (int) 8 => 'wilders-grove-nc', (int) 9 => 'cameron-village-nc', (int) 10 => 'nc-state-university-nc', (int) 11 => 'ncsu-student-housing-nc', (int) 12 => 'state-university-nc', (int) 13 => 'five-points-nc', (int) 14 => 'north-hills-nc', (int) 15 => 'crabtree-valley-nc', (int) 16 => 'duraleigh-nc', (int) 17 => 'nc-dept-revenue-nc', (int) 18 => 'nc-library-nc', (int) 19 => 'nationwide-ins-co-nc', (int) 20 => 'national-info-syst-supt-cntr-nc', (int) 21 => 'raleigh-brm-nc', (int) 22 => 'nc-state-univ-nc', (int) 23 => 'nc-dept-motor-vehicle-nc', (int) 24 => 'carolina-power-and-light-co-nc', (int) 25 => 'nc-centralized-mailing-nc' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '11401', (int) 1 => '11402', (int) 2 => '11403', (int) 3 => '11404', (int) 4 => '11405', (int) 5 => '11406', (int) 6 => '11407', (int) 7 => '11408', (int) 8 => '11409', (int) 9 => '11410', (int) 10 => '11411', (int) 11 => '11412', (int) 12 => '11413', (int) 13 => '11414', (int) 14 => '11415', (int) 15 => '11416', (int) 16 => '11417', (int) 17 => '11418', (int) 18 => '11419', (int) 19 => '11420', (int) 20 => '11421', (int) 21 => '11422', (int) 22 => '11423', (int) 23 => '11424', (int) 24 => '11425', (int) 25 => '11426', (int) 26 => '11427', (int) 27 => '11428', (int) 28 => '11429', (int) 29 => '11430', (int) 30 => '11431', (int) 31 => '11432', (int) 32 => '11433', (int) 33 => '11434', (int) 34 => '11435', (int) 35 => '11436', (int) 36 => '11437', (int) 37 => '11438', (int) 38 => '11439', (int) 39 => '11440', (int) 40 => '11441', (int) 41 => '11442', (int) 42 => '11443', (int) 43 => '11444', (int) 44 => '48725', (int) 45 => '48780' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'pop_up' => '<form> <input id="sef-url" type="hidden" value="triangle-nc" /> <h3>AARP Triangle, NC</h3> <div class="text"> <p><strong>Find great info on local AARP activities and things to do near you.</strong></p> <div id="searchme" class="clearfix"> <input placeholder="Enter town name or zip code here" class="city-state-li" /> <a href="" class="btn search-li red large alignright">Go</a> <div class="city-state-container"></div> </div> <div class="em">or see a list of <a href="/triangle-nc/">towns for Triangle</a></div> <div class="picker-error"></div> </div> </form>' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Strive not to drive </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 by <b>Margaret Sigman</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/18/de/1c191e454c3c834cea08e77c1a77/gettyimages-1499002743.jpg" alt="Happy older couple having fun walking outdoors in city. Retired people enjoying a sightseeing walk." width="724" height="483"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them. <br><br>She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability. <br><br>"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.<br><br><br>Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during <b>"Strive Not to Drive Week,"</b> which runs from <b>May 16–24</b> in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b4/df/ad7092264748b986198cfff7038a/strive-homepage-banner.png" alt="Strive-Homepage-Banner.png" width="2659" height="984" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.<br><br>Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving! <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://strivebeyond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Click here to</b> <b>learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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"denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, 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} </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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Retired people enjoying a sightseeing walk." width="724" height="483"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them. <br><br>She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability. <br><br>"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.<br><br><br>Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during <b>"Strive Not to Drive Week,"</b> which runs from <b>May 16–24</b> in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b4/df/ad7092264748b986198cfff7038a/strive-homepage-banner.png" alt="Strive-Homepage-Banner.png" width="2659" height="984" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.<br><br>Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving! <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://strivebeyond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Click here to</b> <b>learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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"denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, 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{endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-cybercrime-and-fraud-prevention-tips-42125-9vn8twf4ts8.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-CYBERCRIME-AND-FRAUD-PREVENTION-TIPS-42125">AARP Live: Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Tips, 4/21/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chapel-hill-nc-c37036.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SEYMOUR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Seymour Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Seymour Center</p> <p class="loc">Chapel Hill, NC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP North Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-RALEIGH-NC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); 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Retired people enjoying a sightseeing walk." width="724" height="483"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them. <br><br>She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability. <br><br>"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.<br><br><br>Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during <b>"Strive Not to Drive Week,"</b> which runs from <b>May 16–24</b> in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b4/df/ad7092264748b986198cfff7038a/strive-homepage-banner.png" alt="Strive-Homepage-Banner.png" width="2659" height="984" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.<br><br>Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving! <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://strivebeyond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Click here to</b> <b>learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank">AARP North Carolina</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/raleigh-nc/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67ff45bbf23e2-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67ff45bbf23e2-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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"philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Norte', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'triangle-nc-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'North Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=North+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Raleigh', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP North Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'NCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNC', 'state_contract_id' => '56020', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/north-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819650040001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-north-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-nc-2020-07-21.html', 'State_Label' => 'North Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-north-carolina-nc-2021-01-26.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'raleigh-nc', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-norte', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NorthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'North Carolina', 'county' => 'Wake', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -78.643402099609, (int) 1 => (float) 35.77970123291 ), 'latitude' => (float) 35.77970123291, 'longitude' => (float) -78.643402099609, 'city_state' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'city_state_search' => 'Raleigh NC,Raleihg NC,Raliegh NC,Ralley NC', 'pilot_name' => 'Raleigh', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_id' => (int) 207, 'community_name' => 'Raleigh (Triangle)', 'community_state' => 'NC', 'community_region' => '', 'brightspot_region' => 'triangle-nc', 'title' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'RALEIGH', 'tracking_code_state' => 'NC', 'ad_state' => 'nc', 'ad_city' => 'raleigh', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '27601', 'sef_url' => 'raleigh-nc', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/raleigh-nc/', 'alt_names' => 'Raleigh,Raleigh (Triangle),Raleihg,Raliegh,Ralley', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '27601', (int) 1 => '27602', (int) 2 => '27603', (int) 3 => '27604', (int) 4 => '27605', (int) 5 => '27606', (int) 6 => '27607', (int) 7 => '27608', (int) 8 => '27609', (int) 9 => '27610', (int) 10 => '27611', (int) 11 => '27612', (int) 12 => '27613', (int) 13 => '27614', (int) 14 => '27615', (int) 15 => '27616', (int) 16 => '27617', (int) 17 => '27619', (int) 18 => '27620', (int) 19 => '27621', (int) 20 => '27622', (int) 21 => '27623', (int) 22 => '27624', (int) 23 => '27625', (int) 24 => '27626', (int) 25 => '27627', (int) 26 => '27628', (int) 27 => '27629', (int) 28 => '27634', (int) 29 => '27635', (int) 30 => '27636', (int) 31 => '27640', (int) 32 => '27650', (int) 33 => '27656', (int) 34 => '27658', (int) 35 => '27661', (int) 36 => '27668', (int) 37 => '27675', (int) 38 => '27676', (int) 39 => '27690', (int) 40 => '27695', (int) 41 => '27697', (int) 42 => '27698', (int) 43 => '27699' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'raleigh-nc', (int) 1 => 'raleigh-triangle-nc', (int) 2 => 'raleihg-nc', (int) 3 => 'raliegh-nc', (int) 4 => 'ralley-nc', (int) 5 => 'mccullers-nc', (int) 6 => 'brentwood-nc', (int) 7 => 'wake-crossroads-nc', (int) 8 => 'wilders-grove-nc', (int) 9 => 'cameron-village-nc', (int) 10 => 'nc-state-university-nc', (int) 11 => 'ncsu-student-housing-nc', (int) 12 => 'state-university-nc', (int) 13 => 'five-points-nc', (int) 14 => 'north-hills-nc', (int) 15 => 'crabtree-valley-nc', (int) 16 => 'duraleigh-nc', (int) 17 => 'nc-dept-revenue-nc', (int) 18 => 'nc-library-nc', (int) 19 => 'nationwide-ins-co-nc', (int) 20 => 'national-info-syst-supt-cntr-nc', (int) 21 => 'raleigh-brm-nc', (int) 22 => 'nc-state-univ-nc', (int) 23 => 'nc-dept-motor-vehicle-nc', (int) 24 => 'carolina-power-and-light-co-nc', (int) 25 => 'nc-centralized-mailing-nc' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '11401', (int) 1 => '11402', (int) 2 => '11403', (int) 3 => '11404', (int) 4 => '11405', (int) 5 => '11406', (int) 6 => '11407', (int) 7 => '11408', (int) 8 => '11409', (int) 9 => '11410', (int) 10 => '11411', (int) 11 => '11412', (int) 12 => '11413', (int) 13 => '11414', (int) 14 => '11415', (int) 15 => '11416', (int) 16 => '11417', (int) 17 => '11418', (int) 18 => '11419', (int) 19 => '11420', (int) 20 => '11421', (int) 21 => '11422', (int) 22 => '11423', (int) 23 => '11424', (int) 24 => '11425', (int) 25 => '11426', (int) 26 => '11427', (int) 27 => '11428', (int) 28 => '11429', (int) 29 => '11430', (int) 30 => '11431', (int) 31 => '11432', (int) 32 => '11433', (int) 33 => '11434', (int) 34 => '11435', (int) 35 => '11436', (int) 36 => '11437', (int) 37 => '11438', (int) 38 => '11439', (int) 39 => '11440', (int) 40 => '11441', (int) 41 => '11442', (int) 42 => '11443', (int) 43 => '11444', (int) 44 => '48725', (int) 45 => '48780' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'pop_up' => '<form> <input id="sef-url" type="hidden" value="triangle-nc" /> <h3>AARP Triangle, NC</h3> <div class="text"> <p><strong>Find great info on local AARP activities and things to do near you.</strong></p> <div id="searchme" class="clearfix"> <input placeholder="Enter town name or zip code here" class="city-state-li" /> <a href="" class="btn search-li red large alignright">Go</a> <div class="city-state-container"></div> </div> <div class="em">or see a list of <a href="/triangle-nc/">towns for Triangle</a></div> <div class="picker-error"></div> </div> </form>' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-cybercrime-and-fraud-prevention-tips-42125-9vn8twf4ts8.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-CYBERCRIME-AND-FRAUD-PREVENTION-TIPS-42125">AARP Live: Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Tips, 4/21/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chapel-hill-nc-c37036.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SEYMOUR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Seymour Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Seymour Center</p> <p class="loc">Chapel Hill, NC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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Retired people enjoying a sightseeing walk." width="724" height="483"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them. <br><br>She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability. <br><br>"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.<br><br><br>Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during <b>"Strive Not to Drive Week,"</b> which runs from <b>May 16–24</b> in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b4/df/ad7092264748b986198cfff7038a/strive-homepage-banner.png" alt="Strive-Homepage-Banner.png" width="2659" height="984" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.<br><br>Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving! <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://strivebeyond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Click here to</b> <b>learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},triangle-nc', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Norte', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'triangle-nc-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'North Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=North+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Raleigh', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP North Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'NCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNC', 'state_contract_id' => '56020', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/north-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819650040001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-north-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-nc-2020-07-21.html', 'State_Label' => 'North Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-north-carolina-nc-2021-01-26.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'raleigh-nc', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-norte', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NorthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'North Carolina', 'county' => 'Wake', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -78.643402099609, (int) 1 => (float) 35.77970123291 ), 'latitude' => (float) 35.77970123291, 'longitude' => (float) -78.643402099609, 'city_state' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'city_state_search' => 'Raleigh NC,Raleihg NC,Raliegh NC,Ralley NC', 'pilot_name' => 'Raleigh', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_id' => (int) 207, 'community_name' => 'Raleigh (Triangle)', 'community_state' => 'NC', 'community_region' => '', 'brightspot_region' => 'triangle-nc', 'title' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'RALEIGH', 'tracking_code_state' => 'NC', 'ad_state' => 'nc', 'ad_city' => 'raleigh', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '27601', 'sef_url' => 'raleigh-nc', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/raleigh-nc/', 'alt_names' => 'Raleigh,Raleigh (Triangle),Raleihg,Raliegh,Ralley', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '27601', (int) 1 => '27602', (int) 2 => '27603', (int) 3 => '27604', (int) 4 => '27605', (int) 5 => '27606', (int) 6 => '27607', (int) 7 => '27608', (int) 8 => '27609', (int) 9 => '27610', (int) 10 => '27611', (int) 11 => '27612', (int) 12 => '27613', (int) 13 => '27614', (int) 14 => '27615', (int) 15 => '27616', (int) 16 => '27617', (int) 17 => '27619', (int) 18 => '27620', (int) 19 => '27621', (int) 20 => '27622', (int) 21 => '27623', (int) 22 => '27624', (int) 23 => '27625', (int) 24 => '27626', (int) 25 => '27627', (int) 26 => '27628', (int) 27 => '27629', (int) 28 => '27634', (int) 29 => '27635', (int) 30 => '27636', (int) 31 => '27640', (int) 32 => '27650', (int) 33 => '27656', (int) 34 => '27658', (int) 35 => '27661', (int) 36 => '27668', (int) 37 => '27675', (int) 38 => '27676', (int) 39 => '27690', (int) 40 => '27695', (int) 41 => '27697', (int) 42 => '27698', (int) 43 => '27699' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'raleigh-nc', (int) 1 => 'raleigh-triangle-nc', (int) 2 => 'raleihg-nc', (int) 3 => 'raliegh-nc', (int) 4 => 'ralley-nc', (int) 5 => 'mccullers-nc', (int) 6 => 'brentwood-nc', (int) 7 => 'wake-crossroads-nc', (int) 8 => 'wilders-grove-nc', (int) 9 => 'cameron-village-nc', (int) 10 => 'nc-state-university-nc', (int) 11 => 'ncsu-student-housing-nc', (int) 12 => 'state-university-nc', (int) 13 => 'five-points-nc', (int) 14 => 'north-hills-nc', (int) 15 => 'crabtree-valley-nc', (int) 16 => 'duraleigh-nc', (int) 17 => 'nc-dept-revenue-nc', (int) 18 => 'nc-library-nc', (int) 19 => 'nationwide-ins-co-nc', (int) 20 => 'national-info-syst-supt-cntr-nc', (int) 21 => 'raleigh-brm-nc', (int) 22 => 'nc-state-univ-nc', (int) 23 => 'nc-dept-motor-vehicle-nc', (int) 24 => 'carolina-power-and-light-co-nc', (int) 25 => 'nc-centralized-mailing-nc' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '11401', (int) 1 => '11402', (int) 2 => '11403', (int) 3 => '11404', (int) 4 => '11405', (int) 5 => '11406', (int) 6 => '11407', (int) 7 => '11408', (int) 8 => '11409', (int) 9 => '11410', (int) 10 => '11411', (int) 11 => '11412', (int) 12 => '11413', (int) 13 => '11414', (int) 14 => '11415', (int) 15 => '11416', (int) 16 => '11417', (int) 17 => '11418', (int) 18 => '11419', (int) 19 => '11420', (int) 20 => '11421', (int) 21 => '11422', (int) 22 => '11423', (int) 23 => '11424', (int) 24 => '11425', (int) 25 => '11426', (int) 26 => '11427', (int) 27 => '11428', (int) 28 => '11429', (int) 29 => '11430', (int) 30 => '11431', (int) 31 => '11432', (int) 32 => '11433', (int) 33 => '11434', (int) 34 => '11435', (int) 35 => '11436', (int) 36 => '11437', (int) 37 => '11438', (int) 38 => '11439', (int) 39 => '11440', (int) 40 => '11441', (int) 41 => '11442', (int) 42 => '11443', (int) 43 => '11444', (int) 44 => '48725', (int) 45 => '48780' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'pop_up' => '<form> <input id="sef-url" type="hidden" value="triangle-nc" /> <h3>AARP Triangle, NC</h3> <div class="text"> <p><strong>Find great info on local AARP activities and things to do near you.</strong></p> <div id="searchme" class="clearfix"> <input placeholder="Enter town name or zip code here" class="city-state-li" /> <a href="" class="btn search-li red large alignright">Go</a> <div class="city-state-container"></div> </div> <div class="em">or see a list of <a href="/triangle-nc/">towns for Triangle</a></div> <div class="picker-error"></div> </div> </form>' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Strive not to drive </h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/08/25 by <b>Margaret Sigman</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/18/de/1c191e454c3c834cea08e77c1a77/gettyimages-1499002743.jpg" alt="Happy older couple having fun walking outdoors in city. Retired people enjoying a sightseeing walk." width="724" height="483"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them. <br><br>She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability. <br><br>"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.<br><br><br>Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during <b>"Strive Not to Drive Week,"</b> which runs from <b>May 16–24</b> in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b4/df/ad7092264748b986198cfff7038a/strive-homepage-banner.png" alt="Strive-Homepage-Banner.png" width="2659" height="984" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.<br><br>Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving! <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://strivebeyond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Click here to</b> <b>learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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"denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, 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} </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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Retired people enjoying a sightseeing walk." width="724" height="483"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them. <br><br>She observes and documents everything from sidewalks and bike lanes to exposed tree roots and obstructive utility poles on paths––all elements that contribute to an area’s safety and walkability. <br><br>"Walk audits" - visual surveys of the walkability of streets and neighborhoods, give citizens a chance to help city governments pinpoint places that are unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, paving the way for safer, more accessible communities.<br><br><br>Volunteers like Harrison will be leading walk audits during <b>"Strive Not to Drive Week,"</b> which runs from <b>May 16–24</b> in western North Carolina. Cyclists can also get involved by participating in a bike audit with an expert. You’ll not only spot problem areas in a sample locality but also learn how to improve biking conditions in your own community.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b4/df/ad7092264748b986198cfff7038a/strive-homepage-banner.png" alt="Strive-Homepage-Banner.png" width="2659" height="984" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 200px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Curious about public transit but unsure where to start? Don’t miss the transit training sessions that are part of Strive Not to Drive Week. Experienced transit guides will show you how to plan a route, read schedules, and pay fares—giving you the confidence to navigate the system with ease.<br><br>Walk and bike audits and transit training are just a few of the ways to celebrate Strive Not to Drive Week. It’s the perfect time to explore alternative ways to get around. Leave your car in park and try walking, biking, taking a scooter, or hopping on a bus. Discover how easy — and rewarding—it can be to reduce your reliance on driving! <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://strivebeyond.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Click here to</b> <b>learn more about Strive Not to Drive in Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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"denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, 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{endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-cybercrime-and-fraud-prevention-tips-42125-9vn8twf4ts8.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-CYBERCRIME-AND-FRAUD-PREVENTION-TIPS-42125">AARP Live: Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Tips, 4/21/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chapel-hill-nc-c37036.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SEYMOUR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Seymour Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Seymour Center</p> <p class="loc">Chapel Hill, NC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP North Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-RALEIGH-NC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); 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max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; } } :root { --primaryColor: #ff1e3c; --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a; --linkTextColor: #1f66bd; --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd; --secondaryTextColor: #000000; --secondaryColor2: #000000; --secondaryColor3: #000000; --secondaryColor4: #000000; --secondaryColor5: #000000; --black: #000000; --white: #ffffff; --grey: #f0efed; --gridGutters: 30px; --modulePadding: 60px; --pageWidth: 86.11%; --maxPageWidth: 1240px; --horizontalAlignment: center; --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif; --headerBackgroundColor:#000000; --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF; --headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }' $highlighting = '<span class="highlighting">Highlighting Raleigh </span>' $location = '<a href="/raleigh-nc/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Raleigh (Triangle), NC</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/raleigh-nc/happenings/">News Feed</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Home</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">State & Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep d-none " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118