Through a partnership between the City of Raleigh and North Carolina State University, there is a new 9-Hole Temporary Disc Golf Course at Dix Park. It's open for play in February and March 2021. The course is a blend of long open and lightly wooded holes through Dix Park Flowers Field and NCSU Centennial Campus East. This temporary 9-hole disc golf course is designed for intermediate … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Disc Golf Course at Dix Park
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UNC vs. Duke Trivia Challenge, presented by the student newspapers
Leading up to the UNC vs. Duke men's basketball game on Saturday, February 6th, 2021, the student newspapers of the two schools are competing in an annual challenge of their own. The Daily Tar Heel and the Chronicle are competing to see which newspaper can raise the most money leading up to the game. Student journalism is more important than ever, providing an independent voice to the campuses … [Read more...] about UNC vs. Duke Trivia Challenge, presented by the student newspapers
Cary’s Winter Esports Tournaments
The Town of Cary is holding Winter Esports Tournaments in January and February of 2021. It's free to participate, but spots are limited. Participants must be at least 13 years old. Registered participants will receive a link to the Discord channel via email. Participants can visit the Discord channel to ask questions, learn the tournament rules, and receive additional gaming … [Read more...] about Cary’s Winter Esports Tournaments
More than 60,000 surplus trout coming to North Carolina waters
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced that it will be stocking surplus trout in 38 bodies of water in central and western North Carolina this winter. In all, they'll be stocking more than 60,000 brook, brown, and rainbow trout, all of which will be 10 inches or longer, from November 30th to December 22nd, 2020. The rules: You can harvest up to seven trout per … [Read more...] about More than 60,000 surplus trout coming to North Carolina waters
UNC-TV Preview Screening of Something in the Water: A Kinston Basketball Story and Virtual Discussion
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
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
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
