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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

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Outdoors · Sports

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

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Film · Free · Sports Tagged With:

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

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Free · Kids · Sports

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.

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Sports

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

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Free · Kids · Sports

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

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Outdoors · Sports

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

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Entertainment · Sports

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

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Free · Sports

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