Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is presenting a three-part series for Black History Month, for seniors, age 55+. The free events will take place on Fridays, at 2 p.m., at the Seymour Senior Center, 2251 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. Register for the events here. Celebrating Black History Month -- Freedom Riders DocumentaryFriday, February 4th, 20222 to 4 p.m. The group will watch a … [Read more...] about Black History Month events for seniors with Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation: film, storytelling and drumming
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Martin Luther King Commemoration Weekend in Apex
The Town of Apex is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a Commemoration Weekend on January 15th and 16th, 2022. MLK Unity March & Prayer Rally On Saturday, January 15th, 2022, gather at Apex First Baptist Church, 419 S. Salem Street, at 8 a.m. The march will begin at 9 a.m. and proceed to Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, for an outdoor … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Commemoration Weekend in Apex
Northern Orange Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. virtual commemoration event (car parade is canceled)
PLEASE NOTE: The car parade, described below, has been canceled due to bad weather. The virtual commemoration is still taking place. The Northern Orange Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration includes a car parade and a virtual commemorative program, both on Monday, January 17th, 2022. Details are being announced on the No. Orange Dr. MLK, Jr. Commemoration, NC Facebook group. Phase I … [Read more...] about Northern Orange Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. virtual commemoration event (car parade is canceled)
8 Labyrinths in the Triangle
Walking a labyrinth is an ancient practice from many faiths and traditions, with the goal of meditation, contemplation and prayer. It's a practice that you can do right here in the Triangle, if you know where to look. There are labyrinths all over the Triangle, at churches, hospitals, camps and more. We have listed labyrinths in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Clayton, and Durham. A labyrinth is a a … [Read more...] about 8 Labyrinths in the Triangle
Durham Really Really Free Market
Durham Really Really Free Market is a community gathering that's all about sharing. Bring what you don't need. and take anything you do need. It's not about buying, selling, trading or bartering. Just sharing. No money involved. You might also be interested in the Carrboro Really Really Free Market, which takes place the first Saturday of the month. The market takes place across from the … [Read more...] about Durham Really Really Free Market
Free flower bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful — apply by Jan 10
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 flower bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful — apply by Jan 10
Libba Cotten Day in Carrboro on Jan 5 — community bike ride on the Libba Cotten Bikeway
The Town of Carrboro is proclaiming Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, as Libba Cotten Day. Libba Cotten, who was born on January 5th, 1893, write her most famous song, "Freight Train," about the train she could hear from her childhood home on Lloyd Street. While she was working in the home of the Seeger family, they recognized her talents as a guitarist and songwriter, and encouraged her. She … [Read more...] about Libba Cotten Day in Carrboro on Jan 5 — community bike ride on the Libba Cotten Bikeway
Canceled: MLK Day March and Celebration in Fuquay-Varina
Please note: This event has been canceled due to bad weather. The Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina, along with the faith community, will be hosting a MLK March on Monday, January 17th, 2022. Participants will assemble at St. Augusta Missionary Baptist Church, 605 Bridge Street, Fuquay-Varina, at 10:15 a.m. The march will begin at 10:30 a.m., and will proceed to the Falcon Park … [Read more...] about Canceled: MLK Day March and Celebration in Fuquay-Varina
MLK Day supply drive and volunteer opportunities with United Way of the Greater Triangle
United Way of Greater Triangle is celebrating MLK Day in 2022 with a day of service. They are giving the community an opportunity to support organizations focused on maternal health -- Diaper Bank of NC, Equity Before Birth, and MAAME, Inc. The MLK Day activities and events include a supply drive, volunteer opportunities, and virtual events. Supply Drive Supply Drive for Diaper Bank of … [Read more...] about MLK Day supply drive and volunteer opportunities with United Way of the Greater Triangle
Free paper shredding events in the Triangle
Shredding your documents is a one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information. Several organizations regularly hold free paper shredding events in the Triangle. We will be regularly … [Read more...] about Free paper shredding events in the Triangle
