Raleigh native Marshall Sandman, host of the Instagram Live interview series, “Spilling the Quarantea" (@spillingthequarantea), has launched What to Do: Responding to Racism. "What to Do: Responding to Racism," starting today, June 5th, through Thursday, June 11th, features a week of informative interviews on Spilling the Quarantea with Black people, indigenous people, and people of … [Read more...] about Series of interviews — What to Do: Responding to Racism
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Architecture firm creates free templates for kids to create their own skyscrapers and cities
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Global architecture studio, Foster + Partners, has come up with a fun and creative way for kids to learn about architecture and building. They've created several templates, in PDF form, which you can download and print out. Then kids can cut them out, fold and glue them, to create the basic shapes, which they will then use to make their own buildings and cities. The templates provide the … [Read more...] about Architecture firm creates free templates for kids to create their own skyscrapers and cities
North Carolina Zoo goes online with virtual visits, science experiments, nature activities and more
North Carolina Zoo has created a full schedule of online activities for those who miss the animals. The activities include virtual zoo visits, science experiments, nature arts and crafts, lesson from a Zoo educator, "ask an expert" and more. They are sharing the content on multiple platforms, including: North Carolina Zoo's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nczoo North Carolina Zoo's new … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo goes online with virtual visits, science experiments, nature activities and more
Luke Kuechly will be virtual guest teacher on Monday
Luke Kuechly, the legendary former Panthers linebacker, will be a virtual guest teacher with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools on Monday, April 20th, 2020, at 12 p.m. Learning with Luke is free and open to the public! Tune in at facebook.com/ProCamps. During the 30-minute lesson will consist of: 10 minutes of Luke quizzing students 10 minutes of Luke doing a Q&A 10 … [Read more...] about Luke Kuechly will be virtual guest teacher on Monday
“Chill Out with Polar Bears” — live chats with scientists and more
Polar Bears International is offering a special Tundra Connection series, Chill Out with Polar Bears, for students, life-long learners, and all those interested in polar bears and the Arctic. During the live programming you'll hear from polar bear storytellers and experts, and even get a chance to ask them questions. Follow their schedule here. You'll also find recommended curriculum for … [Read more...] about “Chill Out with Polar Bears” — live chats with scientists and more
So you’ve been invited to a Zoom (or Google Hangouts) meeting. Here’s a quick start guide
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
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
