UNC-TV is presenting a free preview screening of Something in the Water: A Kinston Basketball Story and Virtual Discussion on Thursday, November 5th, 2020, at 7 p.m. When you register at this link you'll receive a link to the watch the preview. This special event begins with a preview screening of the docu-short film Something in the Water: A Kinston Basketball Story. The film explores the … [Read more...] about UNC-TV Preview Screening of Something in the Water: A Kinston Basketball Story and Virtual Discussion
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Kids skate free at United Skates of America Raleigh
October is National Roller Skating Month. United Skates of America, 2901 Trawick Road, Raleigh, is celebrating by letting kids skate free on select Saturdays in October, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The deal is for kids age 14 and under. Tickets must be reserved in advance. October 17th: Reserve tickets October 24th: Reserve tickets Skate rental is $3.50, but if your kids have their … [Read more...] about Kids skate free at United Skates of America Raleigh
Sticks & Stones is a curling competition featuring stars from curling, NHL & USA Hockey.
NBC Sports, in collaboration with USA Curling, is creating a special new event - “Sticks & Stones” which combines the stars of curling, NHL & USA Hockey women’s team in a four-team, round-robin curling competition. Keep on reading to learn about the basics of curling, plus some interesting physics! Also, keep reading to find a curling club near you! The event was taped … [Read more...] about Sticks & Stones is a curling competition featuring stars from curling, NHL & USA Hockey.
Durham Parks & Recreation All-Star Basketball Competition for teens
Durham Parks & Recreation is holding its first ever DPR All-Star Competition. Teens, age 13-18, will compete in several single-person competitions to gain points for the chance to win a prize. Sign up now to accept the challenge. It's free! It will take place on Tuesday, September 8th, and Tuesday, September 15th, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., on the basketball … [Read more...] about Durham Parks & Recreation All-Star Basketball Competition for teens
Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail
Experience the American Tobacco Trail at night with the Full Moon Fever Bike Ride, with the Durham Community Trail Watch group and Durham Parks and Recreation. The ride takes place Saturday, September 5th, 2020. There's no cost to participate, and you don't need to register. Please note: the ride has two starting times and locations. 7:30 p.m. - First Ride Start Time The first ride start … [Read more...] about Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail
Asia Fest canceled for 2020
Asia Fest, Featuring the 6th Annual Dragon Boat Festival has been canceled for 2020. Normally it takes place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary. … [Read more...] about Asia Fest canceled for 2020
Photo guide to hiking 12 North Carolina State Parks (additional parks added)
If you're looking for ways to beat cabin fever, while keeping a healthy distance from crowds, North Carolina State Parks might be the answer. Please be mindful of the need to distance yourself from others. If you get to a park and it is too crowded to have 6 feet between yourself and others, then it's not safe to be at. To beat the crowds get there early! Consider if you can … [Read more...] about Photo guide to hiking 12 North Carolina State Parks (additional parks added)
Durham Bulls Father’s Day Hot Dog Deals
If you know a dad who's missing the ballpark, or at least the hot dogs that he likes to eat there, this might be a great way to celebrate Father's Day. Durham Bulls are offering Baseball @ Home, three unique packages to make your Father's Day cookout the best. Pickup days are Thursday, June 18th, and Friday, June 19th. You'll choose your pickup time, from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Pickups are … [Read more...] about Durham Bulls Father’s Day Hot Dog Deals
8 fun things you can still do at Durham Parks & Recreation parks
Although events and activities with Durham Parks and Recreation have been canceled, and recreation center and pools have been closed, all the parks remain open. Only the City lakes, Little River and Lake Michie, are closed. Playgrounds and restrooms are now closed, but you can still take a brief "sunshine break." Make sure to give people that six-foot bubble of space. Group games like … [Read more...] about 8 fun things you can still do at Durham Parks & Recreation parks
Ken Burns makes his “Baseball” documentary mini-series available to stream for free
The opening of baseball season will be delayed this year — but here’s a little something to satisfy those spring dreams. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns announced on Twitter that he has arranged for PBS to make his documentary miniseries Baseball available for FREE streaming. "Baseball" was Burns’ ninth documentary, and it won the 1995 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding … [Read more...] about Ken Burns makes his “Baseball” documentary mini-series available to stream for free
