When the time comes that you have to let your Christmas tree go, it's easy and free to do, and even "pays it forward" -- as Christmas trees are turned into mulch. Dried out Christmas trees become increasingly flammable as days go by, so don't hold onto it for too long. Most towns and cities recycle Christmas trees for mulch, so recycling your tree is a way of "paying it forward." Read on … [Read more...] about How to recycle Christmas trees in the Triangle for mulch — or to share with goats and pigs
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Libba Cotten Day in Carrboro on Jan 5
The Town of Carrboro is celebrating Libba Cotten Day on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Libba Cotten, who was born on January 5th, 1893, write her most famous song, "Freight Train," about the train she could hear from her childhood home on Lloyd Street. While she was working in the home of the Seeger family, they recognized her talents as a guitarist and songwriter, and encouraged her. She recorded … [Read more...] about Libba Cotten Day in Carrboro on Jan 5
Emancipation Day: “Bottom Rail on Top” — Black Civil War Reenactors at Pope House Museum
For Emancipation Day, the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, will be presenting Bottom Rail on Top: Black Civil War Reenactors. This free event takes place on Saturday, January, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No registration is required. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the powerful stories of Black soldiers who shaped American history. United … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day: “Bottom Rail on Top” — Black Civil War Reenactors at Pope House Museum
Emancipation Day: Breakfast, Lecture and Music of Freedom at City of Raleigh Museum January 4
Emancipation Day, a long-standing North Carolina Tradition, is a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditionally this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. On January 4, 2024, City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting two … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day: Breakfast, Lecture and Music of Freedom at City of Raleigh Museum January 4
The 21st Krispy Kreme Challenge Feb 1 — run 5 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts, and help UNC Children’s Hospital
The Krispy Kreme Challenge was started by NC State students with a passion for running and for doughnuts. The race puts your stomach, not just your legs, to the test. As they say, it is a "unique challenge of both athletic and gastrointestinal skill." The Krispy Kreme Challenge requires participants to run 2.5 miles, starting at the Memorial Belltower on the NC State campus, at 2011 … [Read more...] about The 21st Krispy Kreme Challenge Feb 1 — run 5 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts, and help UNC Children’s Hospital
Final Weekend for Illuminate Art Walk in Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh from December 6, 2024, to January 6, 2025. It will shine each night, best viewed after sunset. Illuminate Art Walk will include multiple large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, regional and international artists. It will create a holiday light experience free to enjoy every night during the holiday … [Read more...] about Final Weekend for Illuminate Art Walk in Raleigh
Free Advance Screening of Better Man Jan. 8 (registration required)
Better Man is being released in theaters on January 10, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE advance screening on January 8. The advance screening is at Cinemark Raleigh Grande, 4840 Grove Barton Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Doors open at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. You need to reserve your pass in advance. When you're reserving your pass, be … [Read more...] about Free Advance Screening of Better Man Jan. 8 (registration required)
Stream Apple TV+ for free this weekend
From January 3 to 5, 2025, you can stream Apple TV+ for FREE — no strings attached. Spend the first weekend of the year checking out what Apple TV+ has to offer, or binge watching the shows you've been eyeing. Read about the offer here. You do need an Apple ID in order to access this free streaming weekend. Some popular series and movies include: Review Apple TV+ programming … [Read more...] about Stream Apple TV+ for free this weekend
North Carolina Inauguration Events, including North Carolina Strong Block Party
UPDATE: The Facebook events for these events have been deleted. We are assuming that the block party has been canceled due to the weather, but we have no further information. Saturday, January 11, 2025, is Inauguration Day for North Carolina. Governor-elect Josh Stein and the Council of State will be sworn in, and there will be some special events afterwards. Here's what's going … [Read more...] about North Carolina Inauguration Events, including North Carolina Strong Block Party
30+ restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Day 2025
Interested in not cooking on New Year's Day 2025? Check out this growing list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle that are open on January 1st, 2025. Most listed will be available for take-out as well, and, in some cases, delivery. Most (if not all) will also be open on New Year's Eve. Some will serve a special New Year's Eve or Day meal, and some … [Read more...] about 30+ restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Day 2025
