The League of Women Voters Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties invites the public to a free event, Gerrymander Bash, on Saturday, November 16th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center, 120 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. From the Facebook event: Gerrymandering is a serious problem and we need to end it, but that doesn't mean we cannot have fun at the same time! Join us … [Read more...] about Gerrymander Bash Family Event with The League of Women Voters Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties
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Holiday Creations (and more) at JC Raulston Arboretum
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. It's free to visit. The Arboretum hosts many events and activities. Some are free and some have a cost associated with them. The cost for many events is low, $5, … [Read more...] about Holiday Creations (and more) at JC Raulston Arboretum
Wake Audubon Monthly Program
Wake Audubon holds a free monthly program, open to the public, the second Tuesday of the month, except for August, at 7:30 p.m., at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh. Read on to learn about the monthly program, as well as more free events with Wake Audubon. Free parking is available one block past the Museum on Jones St. All … [Read more...] about Wake Audubon Monthly Program
Personal Digital Archiving: An Introduction at NC Government and Heritage Library
NC Government & Heritage Library, at 109 E Jones Street, Raleigh, is the principal library of state government. It builds the capacity of all libraries, and it develops and supports access to specialized collections for the people of North Carolina. There are three sections of the State Library: Government and Heritage Library - Print and digital information about North Carolina; … [Read more...] about Personal Digital Archiving: An Introduction at NC Government and Heritage Library
Adult “Tinkering After Dark” Party at The Studio School of Durham, plus family workshops
The Studio School of Durham, 1201 Woodcroft Parkway, Durham, offers free workshops on parenting topics, crafts and art. Reservations are required. The Studio School of Durham is located in the Woodcroft Community, in the same location as the Woodcroft Clubhouse. Here's what's coming up: Tinkering After Dark (adults only) Saturday, November 16th, 2019 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free Studio … [Read more...] about Adult “Tinkering After Dark” Party at The Studio School of Durham, plus family workshops
Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium
The second Friday of the month, September through May, teens 13-18 are invited to the free Open Minds: Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 East Franklin Street. You'll get to meet scientists and listen to them talk about their work, meet other teens interested in science, and enjoy pizza or another treat. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. with pizza (or another … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium
Carolina Science Café with Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
The first Wednesday of every month, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center invites the public to the free Carolina Science Café, its science awareness program. Designed for adults, this program explores the science topics making national and international headlines and offers the chance to meet the experts behind the headlines. You don't need to register...just show up! Each Carolina … [Read more...] about Carolina Science Café with Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Astronomy on Tap: Black Holes and the Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomy on Tap is a series of short, accessible talks about astronomy, over beer. Astronomy on Tap's Triangle chapter holds its talks at Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham. You might want to also follow Astronomy on Tap Triangle on Facebook and Twitter so that you'll know about future events. All ages are welcome. Astronomy on Tap Triangle: Black Holes and the Milky Way … [Read more...] about Astronomy on Tap: Black Holes and the Milky Way Galaxy
Barrel & Steel: Pop-up Scottish Sword Class and Demo
Geek Fit Raleigh and The Sword Conservatory are bringing together Scottish Broadsword, 18th Century Dueling, and beer at Barrel & Steel, on Saturday, November 16th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at Barrel Culture Brewing and Blending, 4913 South Alston Avenue, Durham. It's FREE to watch the demo, or you can sign up for one of these classes. The classes are open to men, women and … [Read more...] about Barrel & Steel: Pop-up Scottish Sword Class and Demo
Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: The Eyes Have It November 1
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Open MInds Teen Science Café Each Open Minds Teen Science Café include a scientist presentation, an interactive activity relating to the discussion, a Q&A session, and time to meet other teens who enjoy science. This program is recommended for participants ages 11–17. The first 50 teens to arrive will receive … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: The Eyes Have It November 1
