Durham Parks and Recreation's Cultural Heritage Programs Unit is hosting two poetry workshops for teens (ages 13-18) to celebrate Juneteenth. These are free events, but pre-registration is required. They take place Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Leigh Farm Park, 370 Leigh Farm Road, Durham. Join local poet, Kian Furnace, and Cultural … [Read more...] about Free Juneteenth poetry workshops for teens in Durham
Learning
Virtual Kindergarten Fair with Wynns Family Psychology
Wynns Family Psychology, 130 Preston Executive Drive, Suite 202, Cary, is holding a free Virtual Kindergarten Fair on Friday, April 29th, 2022, from 9 am. to 12 p.m. There will be: Free virtual kindergarten screenings Raffles and giveaways Vendor Discount on Early Entry to Kindergarten or Kindergarten Readiness evaluations Families can sign up for free 30 minute virtual … [Read more...] about Virtual Kindergarten Fair with Wynns Family Psychology
Rededication of Occaneechi Replica Village in Hillsborough April 23
The Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Orange County and The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough are presenting the rededication of the Occaneechi Replica Village. The event takes place at River Park, 140 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. For over five years tribal members have worked with community volunteers, town and county staff, and the … [Read more...] about Rededication of Occaneechi Replica Village in Hillsborough April 23
Renewable Energy Day at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is presenting Renewable Energy Day on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. Pre-registration is required to guarantee admission. Register here. The event is part of North Carolina Science Festival and is one of many Earth Day celebrations in the Triangle. At Renewable … [Read more...] about Renewable Energy Day at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Songbird Celebration at Blue Jay Point County Park
Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, is a 236-acre park that features the Blue Jay Center for Environmental Education, gardens and a study pond, an overnight lodge, hiking and walking trails, a picnic area, the Go Ape Treetop Adventure Courses, playgrounds, open play fields, fishing areas and geocaching. On Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, Blue Jay Point County Park … [Read more...] about Songbird Celebration at Blue Jay Point County Park
TEDxDuke 2022
TEDxDuke is an independently run TEDx event, modeled after the hugely popular TED events, where technology, entertainment and design converge in short, engaging talks by speakers from all fields. TEDxDuke will take place Saturday, February 26th, 2022, at 11 a.m., at Page Auditorium, 402 Chapel Drive, Durham, NC. Tickets are $10 for the general public and free for Duke students and … [Read more...] about TEDxDuke 2022
Free English as a Second Language Classes on Wednesdays (currently online only)
On Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., Forest Hills Baptist Church, 201 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, holds free English as a Second Language classes. NOTE: These classes are currently being held online, via Zoom. The classes will run from January 12th, 2022, through the end of the February. In March, the classes will continue, and at that time, a decision will be made about holding in-person … [Read more...] about Free English as a Second Language Classes on Wednesdays (currently online only)
Tree Planting and Invasive Plant Removal Event with North Carolina Wildlife Federation
North Carolina Wildlife Federation, along with Raleigh Parks and Rec, is presenting a tree planting and invasive plant removal activity on Thursday, February 10th, 2022, from 12 to 3 p.m. It will take place along the Walnut Creek Parkway and Rock Quarry Trail. Volunteers will help plant trees to restore canopy cover, and combat the spread of invasive plants, including Japanese privet, which … [Read more...] about Tree Planting and Invasive Plant Removal Event with North Carolina Wildlife Federation
NC AAHGS Black History Genealogy Virtual Conference (free online event)
NC AAHGS Black History Genealogy Virtual Conference is a free online event on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register here. NC AAHGS is a part of the 44 year old National Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS) Join us for the 19th NC Regional AAHGS Genealogy Conference designed to encourage individuals interested in their family story; and … [Read more...] about NC AAHGS Black History Genealogy Virtual Conference (free online event)
African American Genealogy Symposium – free virtual event (registration required)
Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum is presenting a virtual African American Genealogy Symposium on Saturday, February 12th, and Sunday, February 13th, 2022. It's free to attend, but pre-registration is required. On Saturday, the sessions will feature researchers and scholars presenting little known archival resources that help connect families through enslavement periods. Register here … [Read more...] about African American Genealogy Symposium – free virtual event (registration required)
