Grace for Vets is a program that provides free car washes for veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th, 2020. Many car washes in the area are participating. You don't need to provide proof of service. It's on the honor system. Use this link to find the participating car wash closest to you. Make sure to also check out this big list of Veterans Day freebies … [Read more...] about Free car wash for veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day
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The Poetry Fox reads poems to chickens at Hen Institute
Hen Institute is a mobile chicken coop, inhabited by egg-laying chickens, that serves as a public art project, a classroom, and community space in Raleigh. Hen Institute invites artists and community members to use the space as a curatorial framework to create artistic, community-based and educational programs. It's sponsored by the City of Raleigh and the Raleigh … [Read more...] about The Poetry Fox reads poems to chickens at Hen Institute
Gather ‘Round — online storytelling event
The Compass Center is hosting an online storytelling event on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. it's free, but donations are encouraged. Here's all the information: Join us for a night of courageous storytelling, with professional storytellers bringing you fun, heartwarming tales, and leaving the floor open for you to share bravely as well. After months … [Read more...] about Gather ‘Round — online storytelling event
Voting in NC: registration deadline Oct 9 (plus information on register during early voting after this deadline, and more)
Deadline for Registering to Vote The deadline for registering to vote in the general election in 2020 is October 9th. In most cases you can register online. If you miss this deadline you can still vote. You'll need to use same-day registration during the one-stop early voting period (October 15-31.) You'll need to bring something that proves your residence. One of these will do: … [Read more...] about Voting in NC: registration deadline Oct 9 (plus information on register during early voting after this deadline, and more)
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, and partners, present online event: The Regulators 250th Anniversary Commemoration
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is paying tribute to the Regulator Movement, a group of farmers from the Carolinas who joined together in 1765 to rebel against the rising taxes enacted by Royal government officials. The Regulator Movement culminated in the Battle of Alamance on May 16th, 1771, where they were defeated. On June 19th, 1771, six of the Regulators who were taken prisoners … [Read more...] about The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, and partners, present online event: The Regulators 250th Anniversary Commemoration
Some area libraries are ditching fines on late materials — learn why they’re doing it and how it will work
Ditching late fines is a trend in libraries across the country. This change is an effort to increase access to resources and to address equity issues. What many libraries have found is that late fees weren't serving their purpose. The idea was to encourage patrons to return items, but, instead, they were keeping people from returning items and using the library again, because they couldn't … [Read more...] about Some area libraries are ditching fines on late materials — learn why they’re doing it and how it will work
Free lily bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful
Keep Durham Beautiful is an organization that works with Durham communities and businesses to remove waste, and to plant trees and community gardens. Keep Durham Beautiful is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, and works in partnership with the City of Durham's General Services Department and Durham County to help residents take action through volunteer opportunities, tool lending, … [Read more...] about Free lily bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful
Event at Big C Waffles: There’s No Progression Without Direction
Big C Waffles, at 2110 Allendown Drive, Durham, is hosting an event, There's No Progression Without Direction, on Friday, June 12th, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will include communion, conversation and celebration. … [Read more...] about Event at Big C Waffles: There’s No Progression Without Direction
Last days to submit a graduate shout-out for our new graduate page! (It’s free!)
UPDATE: We've reached the deadline for submitting graduation shout-outs. Stay tuned for the graduation shout-out page! This year didn't turn out the way any of us expected. It's been a big disappointment to graduates and their family. Just because graduation ceremonies have been postponed, canceled or altered does not mean that your students' achievements are any less noteworthy. At … [Read more...] about Last days to submit a graduate shout-out for our new graduate page! (It’s free!)
North Carolina enters Phase 2 of re-opening Friday — here’s what you need to know
Governor Cooper has announced that on Friday, May 22nd, at 5 p.m., North Carolina will enter Phase 2 of re-opening. Phase 2 runs through at least Friday, June 26th, unless changed or canceled. Here's what that means. The Stay at Home Order will be lifted, replaced with a "Safer at Home" recommendation: Mass gatherings are limited to 10 people indoors in most circumstances Mass … [Read more...] about North Carolina enters Phase 2 of re-opening Friday — here’s what you need to know
