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Buy $80 in P&G Items, get a $20 Amazon.com Credit

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Amazon has brought back a popular promotion. Purchase $80 of participating P&G items and you'll receive a $20 Amazon.com credit. You should see the offer at checkout, if eligible. Eligible items include household, laundry, baby care and more. Here's how it works: Just add $80 worth of items from this page to your cart. As you add items, you should see a blue bar run across the top … [Read more...] about Buy $80 in P&G Items, get a $20 Amazon.com Credit

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Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park in Raleigh

Raleigh's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is hosting a Back to School Giveaway on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Sanderford Road Park, 2623 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, NC. Come on by and join this fun, free family event. Pick up free back to school supplies for the kids, while supplies last. The event is intended for kids ages 5-15. Items are not as … [Read more...] about Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park in Raleigh

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Free: Youth Aviation Academy Program at John Chavis Memorial Park

The John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, is hosting a Youth Aviation Academy program for kids ages 9 to 16. Come and learn more about the legacy of the Tuskegee Airman, as well as careers in aviation, aeronautics, and flight in the 21st century. The program will be led by the Heart of Carolina Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., and the curriculum will … [Read more...] about Free: Youth Aviation Academy Program at John Chavis Memorial Park

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Ukrainian Independence Day Festival at University Place Aug 24

Kidzu Children's Museum is hosting a Ukrainian Independence Day celebration, with the Ukrainian Association of North Carolina. The celebration will take place inside University Place Mall, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 2 to 7 p.m. This is a free event that features live music, a bake sale, Ukrainian art, crafts and souvenirs. Kidzu … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Independence Day Festival at University Place Aug 24

Live Music Nights on the Lawn at Bull McCabes: Husbandos Aug 23

Bull McCabes, at 427 W Main Street, Durham, NC, is hosting a new music series. Live Music Nights on the Lawn is free and family-friendly. The concerts take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Here are the concerts that are currently scheduled. Check back soon for more! … [Read more...] about Live Music Nights on the Lawn at Bull McCabes: Husbandos Aug 23

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Amazing Pollinators at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences through end of September

Amazing Pollinators is a special exhibit at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will be available through September 29, 2024, on Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Museum members are admitted to the exhibit for free. Ticket prices for non-members: Amazing Pollinators is an immersive, interactive adventure that is … [Read more...] about Amazing Pollinators at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences through end of September

Rita’s Ice’s Pumpkin Spice Available Now: Get a Pumpkin Cold Brew Frozen Coffee for $3

Rita's Italian Ice is in the mood for fall...it has already released its Pumpkin Spice products. Rita’s Pumpkin Pie Concrete, with a blend of creamy Frozen Custard, pumpkin crème and pie pieces, and Rita’s Pumpkin Cold Brew Frozen Coffee are available at all Rita’s locations from August 19 through September 29, 2024. All Rita's Ice app users will receive a $3 Small Frozen Coffee reward in … [Read more...] about Rita’s Ice’s Pumpkin Spice Available Now: Get a Pumpkin Cold Brew Frozen Coffee for $3

Subway offers buy-one-get-one free Footlong sub

If you love Subway, you came to the right place. We'll be adding all the subway deals here as we learn about them. Subway BOGO Offer Find your closest Subway, and call to make sure they're participating. From August 12th to 25th, 2024, the sub shop is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Footlong sub (of equal or lesser value) at participating locations. The offer excludes Footlong … [Read more...] about Subway offers buy-one-get-one free Footlong sub

Research Cafe — Cells Gone Rogue: What is Cancer and Can We Prevent It? Aug 20

PDA Research Café is a free series, organized by postdocs, to share the exciting research being carried out at UNC with the local community. All talks are delivered by engaging professionals who are leading experts in their fields of research. No background knowledge is required. Everyone is welcome. The next PDA Research Café takes place Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Research Cafe — Cells Gone Rogue: What is Cancer and Can We Prevent It? Aug 20

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