Durham Community Land Trustees is hosting The East Durham Block Party on Memorial Day Weekend. It will take place Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Guthrie Avenue and Lathrop Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy music, food and community spirit. If you'd like to get involved or learn more, email info@dclt.org. … [Read more...] about East Durham Block Party on Memorial Day Weekend
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Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day May 18
Experience Hillsborough, a small town with big history, at Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local sites are coming together to showcase Hillsborough's historic significance through demonstrations, exhibits, tours and more. This is a great chance to learn about this unique little town and take pride in its historic roots! Stop by the … [Read more...] about Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day May 18
Haitian Flag Day Family Fun Day Celebration May 18
Haitian Flag Day takes place every year on May 18, the anniversary of of the day of the flag's adoption. Here are some facts about Haitian's Flag: Haitian Flag Day Family Fun Day Haitian Flag Day Celebration -- Family Fun Day is taking place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 2 to 7 p.m., at Harold D. Ritter Park, 301 West Lochmere Drive, Cary, NC. The event will feature: Tickets are … [Read more...] about Haitian Flag Day Family Fun Day Celebration May 18
Carry the Load — Memorial Service and Walk at Raleigh National Cemetery
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's Memorial May Campaign takes place during the month of May throughout the country. Carry the Load is hosting a community event on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Raleigh National Cemetery, 501 … [Read more...] about Carry the Load — Memorial Service and Walk at Raleigh National Cemetery
Cary Founder’s Event April 6
The Town of Cary was incorporated on April 3, 1871. The City Doctor Productions present the Founder's Event on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Mayor Weinbrecht will appear as Cary's founder, Frank Page, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on the front steps of Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. He will announce Cary's founding to townspeople. Learn some surprising details from the … [Read more...] about Cary Founder’s Event April 6
Discover Islam: IAR Mosque Open House
Islamic Association of Raleigh, at 808 Atwater Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Mosque Open House on March 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Meet your Muslim neighbors! The Islamic Association of Raleigh warmly invites everyone - local residents, people of all faiths and beliefs, and those curious about Islam - to join their Annual Open House. This is a … [Read more...] about Discover Islam: IAR Mosque Open House
Travails & Triumphs: Celebrating Black History Month in Sanford
Travails & Triumphs: Celebrating Black History Month is a free event on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center, 1801 Nash Street, Sanford, North Carolina. Explore the rich history of African Americans in Lee County and its surroundings since 1740. This event is presented by Alliance of Black Leaders and Educators, Heart … [Read more...] about Travails & Triumphs: Celebrating Black History Month in Sanford
MLK Holiday Durham City Workers Union March
The Durham City Works Union chapter of UE Local 150 is organizing a march on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024. The march is a continuation of Dr. King's work to gain fair pay for workers. He was assassinated while standing with striking sanitation works in Memphis. The schedule for the march: There will also be a kid zone and sign-making station at CCB Plaza, where … [Read more...] about MLK Holiday Durham City Workers Union March
Free flower bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful — apply by December 31
Keep Durham Beautiful is an organization that works with Durham communities and businesses to remove waste, and to plant trees and community gardens. Keep Durham Beautiful is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, and works in partnership with the City of Durham's General Services Department and Durham County to help residents take action through volunteer opportunities, tool lending, … [Read more...] about Free flower bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful — apply by December 31
Celebrating a Legacy: Unveiling Mural of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Dec 5
Join Orange County Office of Equity & Inclusion for a special event as the community honors the incredible life and work of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray! A stunning mural dedicated to this trailblazing civil rights activist, lawyer, and feminist icon will be unveiled. The event will take place at the Orange County SportsPlex, 101 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from … [Read more...] about Celebrating a Legacy: Unveiling Mural of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Dec 5
