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Jody Mace

CHILL Act North Carolina on Aug. 29: Special Needs and Homeschool Expo in Durham, including free screening

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CHILL ACT North Carolina Special Needs & Homeschool Expo is a FREE community event bringing families together with local providers, educators, therapists, community organizations, and resources supporting children with autism, special needs, and homeschool families. It takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Durham Convention Center, 301 W Morgan Street, … [Read more...] about CHILL Act North Carolina on Aug. 29: Special Needs and Homeschool Expo in Durham, including free screening

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Kids · Learning

Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 12

Carolina Circus Festival is a FREE event that will take place in Cary on September 12, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m.  The festival is a full day of circus related workshops and shows. There will also be a full market of vendors and food. It takes place in Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Festival Features Arts Market Booths Food Trucks Hosted by the … [Read more...] about Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 12

AARP Labor Day Sale: Just $11 a year

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Now is a great time to join AARP. It offers many more benefits than you most likely know about. For instance, there are lots of deals on local attractions, and if you use just a couple of these you can pay for the cost of your annual membership. (Read on to learn about those!) Also, right now, AARP has a special Labor Day sale. Pay just $11 per year with a 5-year membership. The offer starts … [Read more...] about AARP Labor Day Sale: Just $11 a year

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Rita’s Italian Ice: Buy a custard cone and get a free Italian ice

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has a special deal for the rest of August. Now through August 31, 2026, Rita's Ice app users who purchase a Small Frozen Custard Cone can get a FREE Small Italian Ice. The deal is available at participating Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard shops nationwide. Offer available exclusively through the Rita's Ice app. One Free Small Italian Ice reward … [Read more...] about Rita’s Italian Ice: Buy a custard cone and get a free Italian ice

Free car washes for teachers all August at The RipTide

Back for a 2nd year! The RipTide Car Wash is offering FREE car washes all August, 2026, for teachers and school staff. Show your school ID at ANY RipTide and get a free car wash. RipTide announced this promotion both on their website and Facebook page. Find all locations here. Triangle Locations of RipTide 3939 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdDurham, NC 5275 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 13150 Falls … [Read more...] about Free car washes for teachers all August at The RipTide

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Updated!! Zappos has kids’ shoes up to 35% off: Nike, Adidas, Vans, New Balance, more…

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Zappos has a huge sale on kids' shoes with up to 35% off! You can find anything your child needs to start off school on the right foot! (With the right pair of shoes!) The event also includes backpacks, clothes and more for growing kids. (Tip: Grown-up products are also marked down!) Zappos offers free returns within 60 days of purchase, so you can shop with no worries! Shop the whole sale. Or … [Read more...] about Updated!! Zappos has kids’ shoes up to 35% off: Nike, Adidas, Vans, New Balance, more…

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Fashion and Beauty

Lands End Sale: 40% off most of the site (and 70% off swimwear) with NEW promo code

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Never shop from Lands End without a promo code! There's almost always a promo code that can save you a significant amount of money on these timeless and well-made styles. There are tons of new arrivals on the site ffor fall. Right now, the promo code to use is FLANNEL. Receive up to 40% off most items sitewide, 70% off swimwear, 40% off most tops, 20% off most school uniform styles, and an … [Read more...] about Lands End Sale: 40% off most of the site (and 70% off swimwear) with NEW promo code

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Fashion and Beauty

Dance Gumbo: Free outdoor dance fitness at NCMA Museum Park

North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Dance Gumbo, dance fitness classes led by instructor Jordan Farrell. These are FREE (or pay what you wish) classes that take place at the Ellipse in the Museum Park. You'll find a link for each class here. Be sure to register. Each class blends pop, Zumba, Latin, hip-hop, and more into an energetic, … [Read more...] about Dance Gumbo: Free outdoor dance fitness at NCMA Museum Park

Cultivating Wellness — Family Health Festival Aug. 22

Bulltánica, a Center for Well-Being, at 105 W Knox Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Cultivating Wellness -- Family Health Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. This is a family festival for nourishment, movement, rest, creativity, belonging, time in nature and community connections. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Cultivating Wellness — Family Health Festival Aug. 22

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