So, you've been invited to a Zoom meeting. Now what? As many people are working from home, video calls have become the norm. If this is the first time you've had to attend a video meeting, it can seem overwhelming, but don't worry. It's actually very easy to join in. We're going to offer how-to guide for Zoom and for Google Hangouts. These are just quick start guides. You can find much more … [Read more...] about So you’ve been invited to a Zoom (or Google Hangouts) meeting. Here’s a quick start guide
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Nerd Nite Raleigh–Thinking and Drinking rescheduled to Feb 27
Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in more than 100 cities across the globe. At these events, several people each give a 20-minute fun, yet informative, presentation across all disciplines. There's also trivia and door prizes. These events are limited to those age 21+ since there's drinking. Next up (please note the new location) Nerd Nite Raleigh Thursday, February 27th, 2020 7 p.m. to … [Read more...] about Nerd Nite Raleigh–Thinking and Drinking rescheduled to Feb 27
Teen Garden Corps is a free 12-week gardening program in Raleigh (register now)
Registration is open now for Teen Garden Corps, a FREE hands-on gardening program for teens. The program meets for 12 weeks at Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Community Garden, 1924 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, on Thursdays, from February 20th to May 14th, 2020, with the exception of April 9th. The sessions take place from 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Teens will learn how to grow and … [Read more...] about Teen Garden Corps is a free 12-week gardening program in Raleigh (register now)
History Weekend with NC State Department of History
NC State Department of History presents History Weekend October 4th and 5th, 2019. The events are free and open to the public. Follow the above link to register. The events all take place at Withers Hall, 101 Lampe Drive, Raleigh. Read on for the details of each event. Friday, October 4 7:30 PM: Withers Hall, Rm 140. Dr. Blight will screen hour two of the documentary, Reconstruction: … [Read more...] about History Weekend with NC State Department of History
Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
Tapestry Tours are free walking tours of Durham. They take place the following dates, at 5 p.m.: September 20th, 2019 September 27th, 2019 October 4th, 2019 Meet at the Bull in CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, across from Unscripted Durham Hotel. The tours last about an hour and feature poetic presentations about the many "threads" of Durham's diversity. This … [Read more...] about Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
Free visit to JC Raulston Arboretum for Girls (registration required)
Young Women in Bio--RTP is hosting a free event, visit to JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 12th, 2019, from 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event is for girls in grades 4-6. Registration is required. More info: Girls in 4th to 6th grade are invited to join Young Women In Bio-RTP for a visit to the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State … [Read more...] about Free visit to JC Raulston Arboretum for Girls (registration required)
Design Bites with Charlton Architecture
Charlton Architecture leads a monthly series, Design Bites, that offers a short, deep dive into design topics of interest. These events are free to attend and take place at LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage, 316 W. Geer Street, Durham. Design Bites is meant to share with you the amazing ways that people around the globe are bending the status quo, using design to shape perception, engage … [Read more...] about Design Bites with Charlton Architecture
8 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing at Events in the Triangle
July 20th, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing. Celebrate at special events in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. There are several ways to celebrate Apollo 11 and the moon landing in the Triangle, including festivals, a look behind the scenes in an astrophysics lab, a special planetarium show, stepping inside a replica of Neil Armstrong's space suite, free Moonberry … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing at Events in the Triangle
2nd Annual Chatham County Juneteenth Observance of Human Rights–A Celebration of African American Culture and Resilience
Chatham Community Library, in partnership with Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity (CORE), is co-sponsoring the 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chatham Agricultural & Conference Center, 1192 US Hwy 64 Business, Pittsboro. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. This is a free event and open to the public. There will be a variety of food … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Chatham County Juneteenth Observance of Human Rights–A Celebration of African American Culture and Resilience
Pollinator Festival, and other free events, at Lake Crabtree County Park
Lake Crabtree County Park, at 1400 Aviation Parkway in Morrisville, is Wake County's first established county park. Its 215-acre site is adjacent to a 520-acre flood control lake. It contains more than 16 miles of trails. Other activities include group and individual picnicking, catch-and-release fishing, boating, and nature study. It also includes the remains of a 19th-century tenant farm. You … [Read more...] about Pollinator Festival, and other free events, at Lake Crabtree County Park
