The Town of Morrisville is holding a Veterans Day celebration on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. Veterans (and one guest each) are invited to enjoy a continental breakfast, camaraderie, and heartfelt appreciation as we thank you for your service to our nation. The morning will include … [Read more...] about Morrisville Veterans Day Breakfast Nov. 7
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Funds being distributed to disabled people who have lost SNAP benefits
UPDATE: New Disabled South has reached their limit of how much money they can distribute and has taken down the application. UPDATE: New Disabled South has reached their limit of how much money they can distribute and has taken down the application. New Disabled South is an organization that helps disabled people in 14 southern states, including North Carolina and South Carolina. They … [Read more...] about Funds being distributed to disabled people who have lost SNAP benefits
Emergency distribution for furloughed federal workers Oct. 29: Free diapers and more
Diaper Bank of North Carolina is hosting an emergency distribution for furloughed federal workers on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The distribution will take place in the back parking lot. Federal workers experiencing financial hardship due to the ongoing federal furlough are invited to attend and receive free … [Read more...] about Emergency distribution for furloughed federal workers Oct. 29: Free diapers and more
Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Computers & Technology Q&A Session Oct. 29
Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Wednesdays at One: Computers & Technology Q&A Session on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. There will be a lunch at 12:30 p.m. and the Q&A session at 1 p.m. It's free to attend. Do you ever wish you had someone to walk you through those tricky tech questions — like how to manage photos on your phone, … [Read more...] about Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Computers & Technology Q&A Session Oct. 29
Swimsgiving in Smithfield on Nov. 8: Donate food and go swimming!
Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center, 600 M Durwood Stephenson Pkwy, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting Swimsgiving on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. Admission to the pool is 4 cans of non-perishable food items per person. All cans of food go to families in the community who need a little help for the holidays. … [Read more...] about Swimsgiving in Smithfield on Nov. 8: Donate food and go swimming!
Hillsborough Really Really Free Market Oct. 19
The Hillsborough Really Really Free Market is celebrating its first anniversary on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. We'll update soon with their monthly schedule. They do host a Really Really Free Market every month. A Really Really Free Market is free. Really. There is no buying, selling, bartering, trading, … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Really Really Free Market Oct. 19
Won Buddhist Temple Open House in Chapel Hill Oct. 18: drumming, tea ceremony, kids’ activities, more
Won Buddhism of North Carolina is hosting a Temple Open House at 8021 Old NC 86, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a free event that includes a tea ceremony, sound bath, Korean drumming, kids' activities and more. Schedule 12:00 - Gathering at Il-Won Garden (music and snacks) 1:00 - Opening Ceremony 2:00 - 5:00 - Mini-classes and … [Read more...] about Won Buddhist Temple Open House in Chapel Hill Oct. 18: drumming, tea ceremony, kids’ activities, more
Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony at Duke Chapel Nov. 11
Duke University is hosting a Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Order of events: … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony at Duke Chapel Nov. 11
Pride Picnic in Chapel Hill Oct. 4
Orange County Department of Aging is presenting Pride Picnic on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Blackwood Farm Park, 4215 NC 86, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Celebrate Love Out Loud in honor of National Coming Out Day. It's free to attend. Register by calling 919-968-2070. Go to Orangecountync.gov/PicnicWithPride to sign up for your favorite side dish to share. Main … [Read more...] about Pride Picnic in Chapel Hill Oct. 4
Carry the Load Patriot Day — help clean headstones and the grounds at Raleigh National Cemetery Sept. 11
Carry the Load is an organization that honors and remembers our nation's heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by military, veterans, first responders and their families. Carry the Load is hosting a Patriot Day event at Raleigh National Cemetery, 501 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Help to clean headstones and beautify the grounds from … [Read more...] about Carry the Load Patriot Day — help clean headstones and the grounds at Raleigh National Cemetery Sept. 11
