Celebrate Pi Day at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, by completing a fun and educational scavenger hunt during the first 14 days of March, 2021. Kids will learn all about Pi, circumference, and other math topics as they walk around Pullen Park. Pick up your Pi Day packet with the first clue at the ticket office and complete the rest of the hunt to win a prize at the end. This is a … [Read more...] about Pi Day scavenger hunt at Pullen Park March 1-14
Health and fitness
Oberlin Village History Run
Oberlin Village History Run is a chance to learn some of Raleigh's history while getting some exercise. It's a self-guided 3-mile running/walking tour of Raleigh's historic Oberlin Village. Although it's called a run, you're encouraged to stop at each location and read about the site. It takes place all through the month of February, 2021, making it a great way to celebrate Black History … [Read more...] about Oberlin Village History Run
Free women’s self defense class with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Durham
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Durham, at 4908 Hillsborough Road, Durham, is offering a free self defense class for women on Saturday, January 29th, 2022, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Topics covered: How to break free from an attacker who grabs you without warning How to avoid being taken to the ground by a determined attacker How to escape from underneath an attacker who has you pinned The Four-Phase … [Read more...] about Free women’s self defense class with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Durham
At the Big Pop Up at PNC Arena, NC Community Action Association will give food to 1,000 families
North Carolina Community Action Association is helping 1,000 families at The Big Pop Up on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021, at PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh. The event will start at 10 a.m. and go until everything is given away. It's first come, first served. This will be a drive-up event. Volunteers will place a food box, beverages, and other assorted home goods into … [Read more...] about At the Big Pop Up at PNC Arena, NC Community Action Association will give food to 1,000 families
COVID-19 vaccine being administered in NC. Here’s info on when different groups can get immunized
The State of North Carolina has started administering the COVID-19 vaccine, in phases. It's started in Phase 1a, which includes healthcare workers fighting COVID-19, and residents and staff in long-term care centers. Next will be Phase 1b, which includes people who are 75+. Please keep reading to see the rest of the schedule for the vaccine, which will be administered in phases. Some counties … [Read more...] about COVID-19 vaccine being administered in NC. Here’s info on when different groups can get immunized
Camp Gladiator workouts free in January — both outdoor and online
Camp Gladiator wants you to start 2021 strong, so it's offering all its classes for FREE all January. There's no cost and no commitment. The classes take place both outdoors (socially distanced) and online, so you can choose whichever you're more comfortable with. To get started, go to Camp Gladiator, and click on either Outdoor or Virtual, under the words "All Workouts, All January, All … [Read more...] about Camp Gladiator workouts free in January — both outdoor and online
15 free fitness apps and online workouts to help you get your workout done at home
Snowstorms, hurricanes, tornado watches. There have always been reasons why people have had to spend days or weeks at home, unable to go about daily activities. So, even if you're a regular at your gym, it's helpful to have a backup plan. Our mental health is very much connected to our physical health and well-being. Some of our go-to fitness routines aren't available to us right now, … [Read more...] about 15 free fitness apps and online workouts to help you get your workout done at home
Free: Healing Yoga for People with Cancer (online)
People affected by cancer are invited to a free healing yoga class on Thursdays, at 1:30 p.m. You can participate on Zoom or Facebook Live. Learn how to RSVP and participate here. Gentle yoga practice and education on how yoga can help reduce treatment side-effects. Learn simple and effective evidence-informed yoga practices that may reduce pain, fatigue, lymphedema, neuropathy, anxiety, and … [Read more...] about Free: Healing Yoga for People with Cancer (online)
Around the World of Mental Health: A Virtual Escape
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Durham (NAMI) and Project Passport LLC are partnering to launch “Around the World of Mental Health: A Virtual Escape” They will take you through your own world of mental health along with the world of mental health and wellness resources around you. Presenters all over the triangle area taking part. Learn about how important mental health is to … [Read more...] about Around the World of Mental Health: A Virtual Escape
Instructions for DIY face masks
On April 3rd, the Centers for Disease Control advised wearing cloth face coverings when you need to be in public. And on June 5th, the World Health Organization revised their advice, saying that people should wear face masks anywhere that social distancing is not possible. The face masks offer some protection to you, but they primarily offer protection to the people around you, in case you have … [Read more...] about Instructions for DIY face masks
