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
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
Hanukkah concert, and more, at Quail Ridge Books
Quail Ridge Books, in North Hills at 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, frequently hosts free events. You can see them all on their Facebook page. Here are a few that are coming up: A Snow White Christmas Storytime Sunday, November 24th, 2019 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free Meet Snow White from Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts' production of "A Very Snow White … [Read more...] about Hanukkah concert, and more, at Quail Ridge Books
Meet the Artists at Cecy’s Gallery
Cecy's Gallery & Studios, at 417 Foster Street, Durham, is a multi-artist retail gallery and artist studio space in the heart of Downtown Durham. Cecy's showcases artwork by some of the Triangle's most talented artists in an expansive warehouse-style open space. They also hold art classes in a variety of media, including beaded jewelry, polymer clay, beginner stained glass, … [Read more...] about Meet the Artists at Cecy’s Gallery
Free and cheap things to do in Cary–a list of upcoming events
Find all the free and cheap things to do in Cary. Free arts activities, concerts, kids' stuff, movies and much more. Scroll down for a day by day list (starting today) of free and cheap things to do in Cary. The list is updated every day! Upcoming free and cheap things to do in Cary … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Cary–a list of upcoming events
