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
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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
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
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 Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 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 & WelcomeColonel David Chandler, US Air Force (Retired) Presentation of ColorsMSG Calfa, US Army, and Color Guard Pledge of AllegianceMayor Jess … [Read more...] about Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day Tribute in Knightdale Nov. 9
Two Green Thumbs Garden Club and the Town of Knightdale are presenting a Veterans Day Tribute on Sunday, November 9, 2025, 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. 9
Historic Geer Cemetery Tour and Talk
Geer Cemetery, at 800 Colonial Street, Durham, is one of Durham's oldest African American burial grounds. Preservation Durham and Friends of Geer Cemetery are hosting a cemetery tour on November 2, 2024, and a talk about the cemetery on November 14, 2024. Geer Cemetery Tour Historic Geer Cemetery ToursSaturday, November 2, 202410 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.$15Free for Preservation … [Read more...] about Historic Geer Cemetery Tour and Talk
Family History Fair — free event to learn your family history
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a free community event, Family History Fair, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 2540 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Participants can explore and learn more about their family history. There event features family history classes, places to record memories, youth and children's activities, a family … [Read more...] about Family History Fair — free event to learn your family history
