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!
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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
Free event from WUNC at Marbles — Navigate Your K-12 Options: Traditional, Charter & Private Schools
WUNC is hosting a free event: Navigating Your K-12 Options on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Space is limited and registration is required. WUNC News invites you to a community conversation exploring the key differences between traditional public schools, magnet programs, private schools, and charter … [Read more...] about Free event from WUNC at Marbles — Navigate Your K-12 Options: Traditional, Charter & Private Schools
National Night Out in North Hills Aug. 5
North Hill is hosting a National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at The Commons, 4160 Main at North Hills, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Activities typically include: … [Read more...] about National Night Out in North Hills Aug. 5
Impact Pittsboro on July 19: Free eye screenings and glasses, haircuts, school supplies and more
Pittsboro Baptist Church, at 121 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting Impact Pittsboro on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you'd like to attend, please fill out this form. All items are first come, first served, while supplies and time lasts. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Impact Pittsboro on July 19: Free eye screenings and glasses, haircuts, school supplies and more
Free bottled water being distributed in Hillsborough July 8
Orange County announced on Facebook that free bottled water is being distributed on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. If you've been affected by the flooding and need bottled water, just stop by Hillsborough Commons, 113 May Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina: One case per vehicle. First-come, first-served. … [Read more...] about Free bottled water being distributed in Hillsborough July 8
Free Weather Radios from City of Raleigh June 28
The City of Raleigh is distributing free weather radios to the community. NOAA weather radios distribute continuous updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency management agencies. Most run on battery power, making them useful during power outages. Weather alert radios broadcast from several VHF frequencies. No cell towers are required. If you can't charge your cell phone, or … [Read more...] about Free Weather Radios from City of Raleigh June 28
