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Kids 8-14 Can Watch A New TV Show at Home and Get Paid For It

Sponsored by Preview Free Movies

Does your child want to earn a few bucks this summer? They can watch a new TV series at home…and get paid for it. Read on to learn how Preview Free Movies is recruiting households with kids ages 8 to 14 for a private screening of a potential new TV series. The screenings will take place in your own home, on your laptop or desktop computer. There will be screenings on Monday and Tuesday, July … [Read more...] about Kids 8-14 Can Watch A New TV Show at Home and Get Paid For It

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Entertainment

Moth Madness, with New Hope Bird Alliance

Learn about moths at Moth Madness, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 8 to 11 p.m., at Pritchard Park, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This event is free, but pre-registration is required. At this outdoor event, David George, science educator and co-author of the Moths of North Carolina website, will lead a nighttime celebrations of moths. The event features games, … [Read more...] about Moth Madness, with New Hope Bird Alliance

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Animals · Kids · Learning

In the Wake of Progress — multimedia project coming to Duke’s East Campus

In fall of 2024, 25-minute film, In the Wake of Progress, will be shown on Duke University East Campus, 712 Broad Street, Durham, North Carolina. Click here to see the schedule run date and times as they're announced. Groundbreaking photographer Edward Burtynsky brings his most ambitious multimedia project to date to Duke and Durham. 40 years in the making, “In the Wake of Progress” … [Read more...] about In the Wake of Progress — multimedia project coming to Duke’s East Campus

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Film

Fenton Farmers’ Market every Wednesday, with live music, in Cary

The Fenton Farmers' Market gives you a mid-week chance to stock up on fresh, locally sourced food. It takes place evert Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m., through December 18, 2024. You'll find it in Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. While you're shopping, enjoy live music every week. … [Read more...] about Fenton Farmers’ Market every Wednesday, with live music, in Cary

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Food and drink

Starbucks gives away free limited-edition reusable straws July 10

On July 10, 2024, Starbucks is giving away a FREE limited-edition reusable straw with any cold handcrafted beverage purchase at participating locations. The reusable straw is compatible with Starbucks cold cup lids and most reusable Starbucks cold cups. The giveaway is available however you order, including mobile ordering via the Starbucks app, at the drive-thru, in-café or Starbucks … [Read more...] about Starbucks gives away free limited-edition reusable straws July 10

The Fresh Market: 10% off all organics every Wednesday

UPDATE: We don't know if this promotion is still ongoing. We'll update if we hear it is. The Fresh Market is offering 10% off all organics every Wednesday, starting June 12, 2024, and taking place until further notice. The discount includes anything marked USDA organic, including meat, seafood, produce, dairy, and more. … [Read more...] about The Fresh Market: 10% off all organics every Wednesday

Get paid for watching a new TV series in your home

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Do you want to watch a new, yet-to-be-aired TV series at home…and get paid for it? Read on to learn how! Preview Free Movies is recruiting both men and women ages 18 to 40 for a private screening of a potential new TV series. The screenings will take place in your own home, on your laptop or desktop computer. There will be screenings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 9, 10 & 11, … [Read more...] about Get paid for watching a new TV series in your home

Free: Triangle Bonsai Society Expo at Sarah P. Duke Gardens July 6-7

If you've ever wanted to learn more about Bonsai, you'll get the chance at the free Triangle Bonsai Society Expo at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, in Durham, on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, 2024. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is free, but parking is $2 per hour. The expo takes place at Doris Duke Center. Enjoy an amazing array of these carefully pruned … [Read more...] about Free: Triangle Bonsai Society Expo at Sarah P. Duke Gardens July 6-7

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Home and garden

Art Events in the Triangle — A calendar of events in museums, galleries, and more

Every corner of the Triangle boasts visual art to enjoy, from museums, to galleries, to artist collectives, to the public art you can find outside. We will soon be adding a list of places in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Chatham County, and more to find art. But for now, read on for the calendar of art events that are on Triangle on the Cheap. We include opening … [Read more...] about Art Events in the Triangle — A calendar of events in museums, galleries, and more

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Art

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