Update from April 3rd, 2021: A YEAR after offering this freebie, they are finally sending out emails saying that they are ready to ship the free masks. And they're charging $6.77 for shipping. That's not a free mask, and it's a year later. By now, everyone should have had masks for a long time! We recommend you delete that email. Clothing company Dhvani has switched from making activewear to, … [Read more...] about Dhvani offers free face mask for every American
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Online services at Triangle libraries
Updates: All the libraries are now temporarily closed. However, Durham County Library and Wake County Public Libraries have enabled you to get a temporary library card online that you can use for online services, like downloading books and audiobooks. Durham County Library: As long as Durham County Library is closed, any Durham County resident, even people without a library card, can access all … [Read more...] about Online services at Triangle libraries
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Winner announced for Attainable Sustainable book (plus learn how to make homemade disinfectant wipes)
Update: Our winner, Carrie, has been emailed. Congratulations! Attainable Sustainable, a popular, incredibly useful website by Kris Bordessa, has been sharing small, easy ways to live a more self-reliant lifestyle for years. Anything you want to know how to do, from making homemade cornbread to growing vegetables from seed to making your own dryer sheets--you can find it there. And, yes, you … [Read more...] about Winner announced for Attainable Sustainable book (plus learn how to make homemade disinfectant wipes)
U-Haul offers college students 30 days free self-storage
As colleges abruptly shut down and switch to online classes, U-Haul is offering college students 30 days of free self-storage at U-Haul-owned and operated facilities in the United States and Canada. The free month applies to new customers with college ID and is a limited time offer. The offer is subject to availability. Find the closest U-Haul location to you. More, from the press … [Read more...] about U-Haul offers college students 30 days free self-storage
Many events are being canceled — here’s a list
Many major events are being canceled. Here at Triangle on the Cheap, we're updating our posts about the events, and our event calendar, just as soon as we learn about a cancellation, but there is no way to continually check the hundreds of events on our calendar. For that reason, please check with the venue or organizer. Within every one of our posts about events we include a link to the … [Read more...] about Many events are being canceled — here’s a list
Get free greeting card at Hallmark Gold Crown every Friday
These days, we tend to send greetings, congratulations, and birthday wishes via text. So, getting a card in the mail is a rare treat. Here's a free way to make someone's day. (Well, the stamp is on you.) Every Friday from February 21st to June 26th, 2020, if you're a Crown Rewards member, you can get a FREE Just Because greeting card from participating Hallmark Gold Crown … [Read more...] about Get free greeting card at Hallmark Gold Crown every Friday
Black History Month Storytelling (and more) at Chatham Community Library
Chatham Community Library, at 197 Highway 87 N, Pittsboro, presents a huge number of free events for the community, including film screenings, technology classes, story times for young children, book clubs, genealogy programs and more. You can find all of the events on their website calendar. Here are just a few that we are highlighting: Black History Month Film Screening: February One: The … [Read more...] about Black History Month Storytelling (and more) at Chatham Community Library
Bring History Alive: Harriet Tubman performance in Apex
The Town of Apex is celebrating Black History Month with several events for the public. Make sure to follow each link to check for updates or changes. Also, check out this big list of Black History Months all over the Triangle. Black History Month Living Exhibit The month of February, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Apex Town Hall 73 Hunter Street, Apex Free The Town … [Read more...] about Bring History Alive: Harriet Tubman performance in Apex
2020 Durham City-County Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Program
Durham County Government and the City of Durham will co-host the 2020 City-County MLK Observance Program in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020, at noon. The program is free and open to the public. It takes place at First Presbyterian Church, 305 E Main Street, Durham. Made in Durham Executive Director, Casey Steinbacher, will be the keynote … [Read more...] about 2020 Durham City-County Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Program
