Orange County will honor the sacrifices of America’s servicemen and women during the annual Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 26, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Site, 2501 Homestead Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The community is invited to attend this solemn tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our country. The program … [Read more...] about Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony in Chapel Hill
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Memorial Day Observance in Garner
The Town of Garner's Memorial Day Observance will take place Monday, May 26, 2025, 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
Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 24, 2025. These are 8"x12" stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen. Before there was Memorial Day, there was Decoration Day. This observance started after the end of the Civil War. Communities would place flags, as well as flowers … [Read more...] about Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Free Stuff Market in Raleigh — Get free stuff, give free stuff April 27
Free Stuff Market Raleigh is organizing Free Stuff Markets in Raleigh. At these events, participants will give away items that they no longer need, and are free to take home other people's items that they can use. There is no money, trading, or bartering involved -- everything is really free. You don't have to bring items to give away in order to take items home. The next Free Stuff Market takes … [Read more...] about Free Stuff Market in Raleigh — Get free stuff, give free stuff April 27
Southeast Raleigh YMCA’s 5 Year Community Celebration April 26
Southeast Raleigh YMCA, at 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is holding a 5-Year Community Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free celebration includes: This event is brought to you by the SECU Beacon Site Partners: Southeast Raleigh YMCA, Southeast Raleigh Promise, Southeast Raleigh Elementary School, Telamon TRC, Self-Help Credit Union, and … [Read more...] about Southeast Raleigh YMCA’s 5 Year Community Celebration April 26
Town of Morrisville Green Day March 29
The Town of Morrisville Green Day is Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Church Street Park, 5800 Cricket Pitch Way, Morrisville, North Carolina. Green Day is a drive-thru event for residents to recycle specialty, hazardous, and sensitive materials. Stations will be available for: The Town of Morrisville Public Works department will also be hosting a “Fill the Truck” food … [Read more...] about Town of Morrisville Green Day March 29
Frederick Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon in Chapel Hill
In honor of Frederick Douglass Day, the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for Saving and Making History and Chapel Hill Public Library are hosting a transcribe-a-thon at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Drop in at Room B of the library any time on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. Participants will be transcribing documents from the African … [Read more...] about Frederick Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon in Chapel Hill
Share & Care: Disability Services Resource Fair in Cary Feb. 7
Share & Care is a resource fair for people with disabilities. It takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Herb Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This event is perfect for parents, caregivers, individuals with disabilities, and anyone seeking information and connections. Participating Organizations … [Read more...] about Share & Care: Disability Services Resource Fair in Cary Feb. 7
Black History Month Events in Orange County
Orange County Office of Equity & Inclusions has listed several events for Black History Month in February, 2025. This month-long series of events will honor the contributions of African Americans in labor, justice, and equity movements while fostering deep reflection, meaningful dialogue, and a commitment to building a more just and inclusive community. The programs include film screenings, … [Read more...] about Black History Month Events in Orange County
Wake County Libraries celebrate Black History Month with many free programs
Wake County Public Libraries is celebrating Black History Month in February, 2025, with dozens of free programs focused on Black Brilliance. There are programs for all ages. Included are lectures, hands-on art and much more. The in-person events are being held in many locations around Wake County. Some events require registration and some don't, so make sure to click the links for full … [Read more...] about Wake County Libraries celebrate Black History Month with many free programs
