Hayti Heritage Center, at 804 Old Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special event Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. Enjoy reflection, storytelling and celebration in Hayti Heritage Center's interactive, hands-on space. This free event features: This event was announced on Facebook. … [Read more...] about Hayti Heritage Center’s 50 Year Celebration Jan. 17
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MLK Day service opportunities with Activate Good’s Dignity Week
Activate Good has amplified MLK Day's calls to service into a week-long event, Dignity Week. Participants have opportunities to honor Dr. King's legacy by addressing needs in the Triangle's most underserved neighborhoods from January 17 to 25, 2025. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Some volunteer opportunities are appropriate for families. Volunteer opportunities include: … [Read more...] about MLK Day service opportunities with Activate Good’s Dignity Week
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Projects with Keep Durham Beautiful
Keep Durham Beautiful and its partners are helping to beautiful Durham in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There will be several service projects that you can participate in on MLK Day and throughout the week. Keep Durham Beautiful will provide all the tools for the projects. KDB and/or partner staff will meet volunteers at each location. Learn about the … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Projects with Keep Durham Beautiful
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at Duke University Chapel Jan. 19
Duke University is hosting the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 3 p.m., at Duke University Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Judge Jerry Blackwell, a member of the prosecution team that won a murder conviction for the killing of George Floyd, will deliver the keynote talk at Duke University’s annual MLK Commemoration this Sunday in … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at Duke University Chapel Jan. 19
Libba Cotten Day in Carrboro on Jan 5
The Town of Carrboro is celebrating Libba Cotten Day on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Libba Cotten, who was born on January 5th, 1893, write her most famous song, "Freight Train," about the train she could hear from her childhood home on Lloyd Street. While she was working in the home of the Seeger family, they recognized her talents as a guitarist and songwriter, and encouraged her. She recorded … [Read more...] about Libba Cotten Day in Carrboro on Jan 5
Mōdraniht Open House — Mothers Night Celebration in Durham Dec. 20
Magick Makers is hosting Mōdraniht Open House -- Mothers Night Celebration on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Observable Universe, 2200 Dominion Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free, all-day event to honor our female ancestors during one of the most sacred nights of the Yuletide season. The event includes a pop-up artisan market, a community altar, fire ritual and … [Read more...] about Mōdraniht Open House — Mothers Night Celebration in Durham Dec. 20
Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing in Hillsborough Dec. 15
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
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
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