President Visiting + Award Winning Hockey Player + Job Fair

Happy International Yoga Day,

Raleigh has been abuzz with political leaders visiting. On Saturday the Governor and Mayor were out at a Juneteenth celebration, and coming up the President will be making an appearance.

Today's Weather
Possible light rain in the morning. Temps: High of 94° & low of 75°

Here are the top 5 stories in Raleigh today

1. President Joe Biden will be coming to Raleigh Thursday in order to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The visit is part of Biden's "National Month of Action" to get 70% of Americans Vaccinated by July 4. (abc11, abc13, WRAL)
2. The City of Raleigh held its first Juneteenth Celebration at Dix Park on Saturday. Governor Roy Cooper and Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin were in attendance as many gathered to celebrate the holiday and American history. (WRAL)
3. An emergency responder was shot while on duty at a celebration in Roberts Park on Saturday. The injuries were non life-threatening and occurred while the responder was walking back to his vehicle. (WRAL, abc11, WBTW)
4. NC State has won their first game in the 2021 College World Series 10-4. This marks 32 victories in their 41 games this season. (CBS17)
5. Jacob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes has become the fourth defenseman ever to win the Lady Byng Trophy. The award is given to "the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability." (NHL)

Today in Raleigh

• Monday Evening Flow Yoga at the Raleigh City Farm: A class for all levels taught by Renée Baker. (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
• Raleigh Virtual Job Fair hosted by DiversityX (11:00 am-2:00 pm)
• Donnie Howard Music at O'Malley's Pub (7:00 pm)

Raleigh Patch Notebook

• In honor of International Yoga Day, here's a bonus yoga activity. Silent Disco Yoga happens every week at Raleigh Beer Garden (6:30 pm-7:30 pm)
• If you're planning ahead for the weekend, make sure you get tickets for Tacos 'N Taps while you can. (June 26, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm)

Hopefully you let International Yoga Day stretch you outside of your comfort zone, and explore some new opportunities. If I missed out on anything or there's any happening in Raleigh you want to celebrate, send me an email to raleigh@patch.com to let me know!
Stay curious,
CJ Fullford