Durham County Veterans Services is holding the 14th Annual Veterans Day Recognition and Celebration Program on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the Durham County Human Services Building, 414 E Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. The event will take place in Countywide Meeting Rooms A, B and C, on the second floor. This ceremony will recognize U.S. military veterans of all … [Read more...] about 14th Annual Veterans Day Recognition and Celebration Program in Durham Nov. 10
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9th Annual Autism Acceptance Day in Holly Springs Nov. 8
The 9th Annual Autism Acceptance Day takes place Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Holly Springs Law Enforcement Center, 750 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This community resource fair features therapeutic providers such at occupational therapists, speech therapists, ABA practices, Autism Society of NC, TEACCH, Alliance Health, … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Autism Acceptance Day in Holly Springs Nov. 8
Morrisville Veterans Day Breakfast Nov. 7
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
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
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!
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
Hillsborough history celebration Sept. 6: A Celebration of The Third Provincial Congress
North Carolina's revolutionary past comes to life at Hillsborough's celebration of the 250th anniversary of The Third Provincial Congress on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in historic downtown Hillsborough. This free public event honors the pivotal 1775 gathering that helped shape the path to independence and is part of North Carolina’s America 250 commemorations. The … [Read more...] about Hillsborough history celebration Sept. 6: A Celebration of The Third Provincial Congress
