Hillsborough marks the 233rd anniversary of when the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, went into force, protecting Americans' essential freedom, on December 15th, 1791. Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing will take place Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 2 p.m. Follow Bill of Rights Day December 15th on Facebook for updates. To mark the 233rd anniversary of … [Read more...] about Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing in Hillsborough Dec. 15
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North Raleigh Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Nov. 25 — includes Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions
The North Raleigh Interfaith Thanksgiving Service is a tradition dating back to 1994, when Millbrook Baptist and Millbrook Methodist Churches created an ecumenical Thanksgiving service. Today, ten different congregations, of diverse faiths, join together every year for this service, to offer collective and communal gratitude. All are welcome. The North Raleigh Interfaith Thanksgiving Service … [Read more...] about North Raleigh Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Nov. 25 — includes Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions
(Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle
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. There are … [Read more...] about (Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle
Civic Saturday in the Triangle Nov. 16: Speakers, food, music and conversations to improve our civic life
Connect with neighbors at Civic Saturday in the Triangle on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Northwest Cary YMCA, 6903 Carpenter Fire Station Road, Cary, North Carolina. Tickets are $5 (and that includes lunch.) Join your friends at AF-Southeast along with our friends at Braver Angels for a time of conversation and common ground focused on improving civic life, locally … [Read more...] about Civic Saturday in the Triangle Nov. 16: Speakers, food, music and conversations to improve our civic life
Free Coat Giveaway in Raleigh Nov. 16 — Coats Cause We Care
The City of Raleigh Coats Cause We Care's mission is to provide free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability. The Coat Giveaway Day is Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Community Center, 801 Proctor Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You might also be interested in this list of turkey … [Read more...] about Free Coat Giveaway in Raleigh Nov. 16 — Coats Cause We Care
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
Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony
The Orange County Veterans Day Celebration takes place Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Orange County Veterans Memorial, 2501 Homestead Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. This event is free and open to the public. Agenda Introduction & WelcomeJohn H. Cocowitch, Captain, US Navy (Ret.) Presentation of ColorsJoint Color Guard, UNC-CH ROTCAsst. MOI GySgt Wade Perry Pledge of … [Read more...] about Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony at Duke Chapel Nov. 11
Duke University is hosting a Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2024, 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
Veterans Day Tribute in Knightdale Nov. 10
Two Green Thumbs Garden Club and the Town of Knightdale are presenting a Veterans Day Tribute on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park Veterans Memorial, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Tribute in Knightdale Nov. 10
Morrisville Veterans Day Celebration
The Town of Morrisville is holding a Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 9 a.m., at Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. Grier Martin, Secretary for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will be the keynote speaker. … [Read more...] about Morrisville Veterans Day Celebration
