The Newcomers Club of Greater Chapel Hill is a great way to meet other residents in and around Chapel Hill, North Carolina (whether you're new to Chapel Hill or just want to get to know the area better!) The club has over 350 members and offers hundreds of activities and events throughout the year, including book groups, golf, hiking, walking, mahjong, lunch & coffee groups, dinners, singles … [Read more...] about Newcomers Club of Chapel Hill — meet and greet March 2
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Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Mug Rug Crafting Feb. 25
Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting their Wednesday at One program on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Enjoy lunch at 12:30 p.m., and then, at 1 p.m., the LWML Quilters will lead a session on making Mug Rugs, a fun, simple, and customizable sewing project that you’ll be able to take home and enjoy. It's all FREE to attend. Please … [Read more...] about Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Mug Rug Crafting Feb. 25
Love Thy Neighbor: Free Community Meal and Clothing Giveaway at Wendell Baptist Church Feb. 23
Wendell Baptist Church, 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting "Love Thy Neighbor," a free community meal and clothing giveaway, on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. The event is intended for people in need in Wendell and Zebulon. Please register here if you'd like to go. If you have questions, call 919-365-4631. This event was … [Read more...] about Love Thy Neighbor: Free Community Meal and Clothing Giveaway at Wendell Baptist Church Feb. 23
(Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle — 5 monthly markets where you can shop for free
A free market is different than a vendor market or a flea market, because everything is (really) free. No money is exchanged and there's no bartering or trading. Everything is given away freely. If you have stuff you'd like to give away, you can bring it. (Just make sure to take away anything that's not taken at the end of the market.) If you want or need stuff, just take it. You can offer free … [Read more...] about (Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle — 5 monthly markets where you can shop for free
Early Voting Starts Feb. 12 — what you need to know
Primary Election Day in North Carolina is March 3, 2026. Early voting takes place from February 12 to 28. During this primary election, voters will select candidates to run in the general election, for positions including U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, NC House of Representatives, NC judges, and more. (The specific races depend on your county and district.) On Election Day you may … [Read more...] about Early Voting Starts Feb. 12 — what you need to know
Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
Join the Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace from Dix Park to the Capitol Jan. 24
A group of Buddhist Monks started an approximately 120-day journey on October 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, that will take them 2,300 miles to Washington, DC. UPDATE: Walk for Peace has announced their plans for Day 91, January 24, 2026. This is their planned itinerary. Please know that the times are approximate and can be affected by weather and other factors. They will be walking from Apex … [Read more...] about Join the Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace from Dix Park to the Capitol Jan. 24
National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission on Jan. 20
The Raleigh Human Relations Commission is hosting a National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event to celebrate MLK Day. Please RSVP. All ages are welcome! Childcare will be provided. Launched in 2017, the National Day of Racial Healing is a national … [Read more...] about National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission on Jan. 20
22nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration in Fuquay-Varina
The Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina is hosting the 22nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026. The march will start at Falcon Park, 105 Falcon Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC, at 9 a.m., and will conclude at the First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina, 105 N West Street, Fuquay-Varina, where a celebration will take place. The celebration will … [Read more...] about 22nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration in Fuquay-Varina
MLK Commemoration at Duke University Jan. 18
Duke University is presenting several events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2026. Read about all of them here. Keep reading to learn about one of them. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. CommemorationSunday, January 18, 20263 p.m., at Duke University Chapel401 Chapel Drive, Durham, North CarolinaFree Candis Watts Smith, Professor of Political Science at Duke Trinity College of Arts and … [Read more...] about MLK Commemoration at Duke University Jan. 18
