Prison Books Collective is a Carrboro and Durham based organization that distributes books to people incarcerated in North Carolina and Alabama prisons. Through March 15th, 2018, bring a book to Ben & Jerry's, 102 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, and get a free scoop of ice cream. Bring a dictionary and get two scoops. Only soft-cover dictionaries. 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every day … [Read more...] about Donate books to Prison Books Collective, get free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
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Spring Fishing Classic Weekend at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops, in Concord Mills, is presenting a free event, Spring Fishing Classic, March 3rd and 4th. You'll get the chance to meet vendors, attend seminars, and even receive some freebies. Here's what's happening this weekend, in addition to the vendors and deals. It's all free. Women's Fishing Workshop Saturday, March 3rd, 1:30 p.m. Fishing Basics: Fishing Information and What Makes … [Read more...] about Spring Fishing Classic Weekend at Bass Pro Shops
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday at Barnes & Noble
Here are a couple of ways to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday in the Triangle: Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration Friday, March 2nd, 2018 6:30 p.m. Barnes and Noble locations (see below) Free Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Join us for Storytime, games, and activities in celebration of the beloved author’s birthday. Locations having the event Friday at 6:30 p.m.: Crabtree Mall, 4325 Glenwood … [Read more...] about Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday at Barnes & Noble
Arbor Day Celebration & Tree Planting at Durham Central Park (free trees available)
Join in at the The Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting at Durham Central Park on Friday, March 2nd, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event includes workshops, food trucks, demonstrations, and a giveaway of Shortleaf Pine saplings, courtesy of Duke Forest. The giveaway is first come, first served. The event is presented by Keep Durham Beautiful, Trees Durham, Leaf & Limb, Durham … [Read more...] about Arbor Day Celebration & Tree Planting at Durham Central Park (free trees available)
Free slice of dessert pizza on Pi Day at Pompieri Pizza
Pi day is 3/14. Pompieri Pizza, 102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, is celebrating Pi Day by offering a complimentary slice of dessert pizza pie with the purchase of a Neapolitan-style pizza when you dine in on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018. They're also looking to crown a new "Professor of Pi." Come in anytime they're open, ask for a manager, and recite as many correct digits of Pi as you can. The … [Read more...] about Free slice of dessert pizza on Pi Day at Pompieri Pizza
Free lifeguard training courses for teens through Durham Aquatic School
Durham Parks and Recreation offers free lifeguard training courses for teens. Students who successfully complete the DAS courses will be actively recruited to apply for lifeguard jobs at DPR's indoor and outdoor pools. Weekender Course March 16-18 & March 23-25 (Must attend both weekends) Campus Hills Pool Spring Break Course April 2-6 Edison Johnson Aquatic Center Space is … [Read more...] about Free lifeguard training courses for teens through Durham Aquatic School
Basant Bahar–Indian Spring Festival in Cary
Basant Bahar is a spring festival that showcases Indian folk dance and classical music. It takes place Sunday, March 11th, 2018, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. It's free to attend. Enjoy vocal, string, and percussive music, and classical and semi-classical Indian dancing. … [Read more...] about Basant Bahar–Indian Spring Festival in Cary
Free performances by PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Mobile Shakespeare
PlayMakers Repertory Company is bringing theater on the road with Mobile Shakespeare. They'll be performing "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at a number of venues across the Triangle. These are free performances. The 80-minute production is being performed by 6 actors who play 19 characters. Step into a forest filled with fairies, fools, and lovers in an imaginative production with the audience … [Read more...] about Free performances by PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Mobile Shakespeare
Frederick Douglass 200th birthday events in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough
Orange County, the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, and the Chapel Hill Chapter of the NAACP are planning a series of events throughout the county to commemorate the 200th birthday of the abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass. These are free events and open to the public. Frederick Douglass at 200 Kickoff Celebration Featuring Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins and Mary D. Williams Thursday, … [Read more...] about Frederick Douglass 200th birthday events in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough
Save up to 45% on tickets to Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets™ – In Concert with NC Symphony Orchestra
On Sunday, February 25th, at 2 p.m., watch Harry Potter as you never have before. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets will be projected on the big screen in high definition, while the North Carolina Symphony performs the score. It takes place at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh. Including fees, tickets are $93.52 for sections L or Q, $98.62 for sections A, … [Read more...] about Save up to 45% on tickets to Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets™ – In Concert with NC Symphony Orchestra