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
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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
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 Lake Crabtree County Park
Upcoming Workshops at the MakerLab with Durham County Library
The MakerLab is a place created by Durham County Library where community members can try out technologies like 3D printing, Cubelets, BeeBots, watercolor bot and much more, for free. The MakerLab is located at Northgate Mall, 1058 W Club Blvd, Durham, inside entrance 2. It's open whenever a program is scheduled. There's no charge to use the equipment, and there will be staff on hand to help … [Read more...] about Upcoming Workshops at the MakerLab with Durham County Library
TechGirlz: Free Workshop for Girls on Digital Mapping
TechGirlz is an organization with the mission is to inspire middle school girls to explore the possibilities of technology to empower their future careers. There's a chapter in the Triangle, and they hold free workshops for girls in 6th through 9th grade. Here are some upcoming session: Mapping for Humanity: Using Digital Mapping to Better the WorldTuesday, April 23rd, 20195 p.m. to 8 … [Read more...] about TechGirlz: Free Workshop for Girls on Digital Mapping
Women in Bio RTP: Spring Into STEM Science Event for Middle School Girls (registration required)
Girls in 6th through 8th grade are invited to this free event. Registration is required. Women in Bio RTP: Spring Into STEM Science Event for Middle School Girls Saturday, April 27th, 2019 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. BRITE Building at NC Central University (NCCU) Campus Rooms 2140 & 2150 302 E Lawson Street, Durham Contact: RTP@WomenInBio.org Register here WIB-RTP Young Women In Bio, in … [Read more...] about Women in Bio RTP: Spring Into STEM Science Event for Middle School Girls (registration required)
Free Augmented Reality Workshop for Kids at Verizon Store in Durham
Verizon Innovative Learning, through its Verizon Wireless retail stores, is giving kids the opportunity to explore technology and learn new skills through hands-on, experiential technology workshops. These workshops are for elementary and middle schools students, ages 8-12. Designed to foster greater student interest in STEM subjects, workshops expose students to topics like virtual reality, … [Read more...] about Free Augmented Reality Workshop for Kids at Verizon Store in Durham
Nerd Nite Chapel Hill: Paperbacks from Hell LIVE
Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in more than 100 cities across the globe. At these events, (usually) several people each give a 20 minute fun, yet informative, presentation across all disciplines. The events take place in relaxed environments, usually bars. The next Nerd Nite Chapel Hill will take place Wednesday, October 10th, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Pit, 462 W. Franklin Street, … [Read more...] about Nerd Nite Chapel Hill: Paperbacks from Hell LIVE
Fun and casual learning opportunities in the Triangle for adults and teens
If you know where to look you can find a lot of (fun) ways to get smarter in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Learning is not limited to kids. Universities offer Science Cafés and astronomy talks, there are Nerd Nite organizations in Chapel and Raleigh, and breweries regularly host various educational events. At past events, participants learned about: You get the idea. … [Read more...] about Fun and casual learning opportunities in the Triangle for adults and teens
