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.
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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
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
Tennis for Life: Free tennis lessons for breast cancer survivors in Raleigh and Cary
UPDATE: Several weeks of Tennis for Life have been canceled. We'll update when we hear that they're happening again. Tennis for Life provides FREE tennis lessons and court time to breast cancer survivors. It's an active support group for both breast cancer patients and survivors. No tennis experience is required. The program takes place most Sundays, at two locations, and includes one … [Read more...] about Tennis for Life: Free tennis lessons for breast cancer survivors in Raleigh and Cary
Pump Track with the Police in Carrboro
Check out the new pump track at Martin Luther King Park, 1120 Hillsborough Road, Carrboro. Join members of the Carrboro Police Department on Saturday, February 29th, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and ride the track with them. The officers will be promoting bicycle safety and riding the track with participants. This is a free event. The event will be rescheduled if the track is … [Read more...] about Pump Track with the Police in Carrboro
Triangle Formation + Friends Ice Show and U.S. National Championship Send Off
The Triangle Formation Synchronized Ice Skating team will host the Triangle Formation + Friends Ice Show and U.S. Nationals Send Off on Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at Polar Ice House at The Factory, 1839 S Main Street, Wake Forest. This is a free event. Enjoy fabulous skating from the Triangle Figure Skating Club members and the four Triangle Formation Synchronized Ice … [Read more...] about Triangle Formation + Friends Ice Show and U.S. National Championship Send Off
Family Fishing Fiesta at Jordan Lake State Park
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Jordan Lake State Park present Family Fishing Fiesta on Sunday, April 19th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jordan Lake State Park, White Oak Recreation Center, on White Oak Beach Road in Apex. This free event will give families a chance to enjoy bank fishing, plus a bunch of hands-on activities. You don't need a fishing license to fish at this … [Read more...] about Family Fishing Fiesta at Jordan Lake State Park
Wildlife Expo: Free family event
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day with a free family event, Wildlife Expo, on Saturday, September 28th, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Durham County Wildlife Club, 3616 Hopson Road, Morrisville. The event will feature these activities and demos: Air Rifle Range Fishing Archery Range Hunting Dogs Demo Wildlife Health Game … [Read more...] about Wildlife Expo: Free family event
