Burwell School Historic Site, at 319 N. Churton Street, in Hillsborough's historic district, is free to visit during its year-round opening hours: Individual tours of the Burwell School Historic Site are offered free of charge during operating hours. A self-guided option is available at all times or you can enjoy a docent led tour on the weekends. No appointment is required for individuals or … [Read more...] about Halloween at Burwell Oct. 25
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45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 21-27
You might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 21 to 27, 2024, for applying to college. During that time period, 43 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents. The application fee for most colleges is $25 or $50, so if you're applying to more than one school the savings will really … [Read more...] about 45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 21-27
Family History Fair — free event to learn your family history
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a free community event, Family History Fair, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 2540 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Participants can explore and learn more about their family history. There event features family history classes, places to record memories, youth and children's activities, a family … [Read more...] about Family History Fair — free event to learn your family history
Maplewood Cemetery Tour with Preservation Durham on Oct. 19
Preservation Durham is offering three special history tours of Old Maplewood Cemetery on October 19, 2024. Maplewood Cemetery TourSaturday, October 19, 20249:30 to 4:30 p.m.$15 in advance; $20 day of; free for Preservation Durham members Historic Maplewood Cemetery is at 815 Kent Street, Durham. Maplewood is Durham’s oldest public cemetery. Here are laid millionaires and paupers, saints and … [Read more...] about Maplewood Cemetery Tour with Preservation Durham on Oct. 19
Scare-o-lina Skies at Morehead Planetarium Oct 26-27
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is hosting a special planetarium show in honor of Halloween. On Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, 2024, Scare-o-lina Skies will explore the myths and mysteries of the night sky. Tickets go on sale October 13, 2024. Both shows are an hour long. Tickets: … [Read more...] about Scare-o-lina Skies at Morehead Planetarium Oct 26-27
Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
On the fourth floor of the East side of the Morehead Planetarium complex, at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the Morehead Observatory. The Morehead Observatory is an astronomical observatory with a Perkin-Elmer telescope. Chapel Hill undergraduate and graduate students use it to obtain data for their research and to prepare themselves to use the telescopes at national … [Read more...] about Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
Research Cafe — Cells Gone Rogue: What is Cancer and Can We Prevent It? Aug 20
PDA Research Café is a free series, organized by postdocs, to share the exciting research being carried out at UNC with the local community. All talks are delivered by engaging professionals who are leading experts in their fields of research. No background knowledge is required. Everyone is welcome. The next PDA Research Café takes place Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Research Cafe — Cells Gone Rogue: What is Cancer and Can We Prevent It? Aug 20
Freebie: Live Online Budgeting Class
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We're teaming up with our friends Dan and Kay, who are financial coaches over at Centsei, to share the news about this FREE class on money: Dan and Kay are saving a FREE seat for you for this class they're hosting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 8 p.m. Register for free. They are going over the proven framework that takes the guesswork out of getting ahead and actually saving money … [Read more...] about Freebie: Live Online Budgeting Class
Moth Madness, with New Hope Bird Alliance
Learn about moths at Moth Madness, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 8 to 11 p.m., at Pritchard Park, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This event is free, but pre-registration is required. At this outdoor event, David George, science educator and co-author of the Moths of North Carolina website, will lead a nighttime celebrations of moths. The event features games, … [Read more...] about Moth Madness, with New Hope Bird Alliance
National Camera Day at Fletcher Park: Make a pinhole camera (plus photo opportunities)
Celebrate National Camera Day on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at this Hands-on-History event at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. At this free event you can: … [Read more...] about National Camera Day at Fletcher Park: Make a pinhole camera (plus photo opportunities)
