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
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Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremonies in Wake Forest First Monday of Month
On the first Monday of every month from April to October, 2023, the Town of Wake Forest joins with several local veterans' organizations to honor the sacrifices of deceased Wake Forest veterans and their families. The Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremonies take place at 11 a.m. at Centennial Plaza, 221 Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Each ceremony features patriotic songs, special … [Read more...] about Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremonies in Wake Forest First Monday of Month
Community Clothing & School Supplies Giveaway at Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Durham
Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 505 East End Avenue, Durham, NC, is holding a community clothing and school supplies giveaway on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They'll be giving away new and gently used clothing, as well as backpacks filled with school supplies. … [Read more...] about Community Clothing & School Supplies Giveaway at Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Durham
National Night Out in Carrboro, including free food, bike skills course, more…
Carrboro Police Department invites the community to National Night Out at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Here is some of what's going on: … [Read more...] about National Night Out in Carrboro, including free food, bike skills course, more…
National Night Out in Fuquay-Varina
The Fuquay-Varina Police Department is celebrating with an open house and celebration at the Fuquay-Varina Police Department on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. The address is 401 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC. Attendees will experience informative demonstrations, vehicle displays, food, fun, music, and an opportunity to meet employees of the Fuquay-Varina Police Department. … [Read more...] about National Night Out in Fuquay-Varina
Cooling Stations in the Triangle
Due to the extreme heat, several cooling stations have been announced in the Triangle. Please note that this article will be updated with more information if cooling stations are announced in other locations in the Triangle. Orange County Orange County has announced that cooling stations are available on on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at these locations: Need a ride to a cooling station? … [Read more...] about Cooling Stations in the Triangle
10th Annual Regulator Remembrance Day in Hillsborough June 19
The 10th Annual Regulator Remembrance Day Event will take place Monday, June 19, 2023, at 6 p.m., at the Regulator Historic Market in Cameron Park, 200 East King Street, Hillsborough, NC. This year’s event marks the 252nd anniversary of the date on June 19, 1771 when six early American patriots were executed at the site by English colonial Governor William Tryon on the charge of High Treason … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Regulator Remembrance Day in Hillsborough June 19
Bull City Juneteenth Parade
The Bull City Juneteenth Parade takes place Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 10 a.m. It takes place at the North Carolina Central University, 170 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC. The parade opens with a chain-cutting ceremony and a Jubilee as participants celebrate down Fayetteville Street on NCCU Campus. The parade will feature a vibrant procession of marching bands, and community groups, all … [Read more...] about Bull City Juneteenth Parade
Memorial Day Observance in Garner
The Town of Garner's Memorial Day Observance will take place Monday, May 29, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., at the Garner Veterans Memorial in Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner. This annual observance honors those who died while serving our country in the armed forces. Guided tours of the Garner Veterans Memorial will be conducted before the event and after its conclusion. The event is … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Observance in Garner
Free flag from Ace Hardware for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 27, 2023. These are 8"x12" stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen. The tradition of placing flags on the graves of fallen servicemen and servicewomen on Memorial Day has a long and meaningful history. After the Civil War, the … [Read more...] about Free flag from Ace Hardware for Memorial Day