If you live in North Carolina, you may be able to use Direct File to file your taxes for free. In 2024, Direct File was launched as a pilot program by the IRS in 12 states. This year it has expanded to 13 more, including North Carolina. You can use Direct File if you have a simple tax situation and you don't exceed the income limits. Read on for information on eligibility, as well as other … [Read more...] about How to file your taxes for free — including with Direct File, new to North Carolina
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Coffee and Conversations at A Place at the Table
A Place at the Table, Raleigh's "pay what you can" cafe, is relaunching Coffee and Conversations. They will bring in experts and speakers to host discussions about various topics. These are free events and open to anyone in the community. Each Coffee and Conversations event lasts one hour. The first Coffee and Conservations in 2025 about takes place January 30, at 9 a.m. The guest speaker … [Read more...] about Coffee and Conversations at A Place at the Table
Poet Billy Collins: reading and book signing at Durham County Main Library Jan. 28
Acclaimed poet Billy Collins will be visiting Durham County Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Step into the imaginative world of Billy Collins, one of America's most celebrated poets. With his distinctive voice, wit, and profound insights into everyday life, Collins invites readers to experience poetry in a new and … [Read more...] about Poet Billy Collins: reading and book signing at Durham County Main Library Jan. 28
CANCELED: Free Youth Flag Football Clinic in Chapel Hill and Durham
UPDATE: This event has been canceled. … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Free Youth Flag Football Clinic in Chapel Hill and Durham
Arts & Drafts: create art every Monday at Beer Study Durham
Arts & Drafts Durham is a creative arts community meet-up where people can get together and create. You can bring your own project or use supplies from the group's crafting bin to discover a new hobby. Who joins in? Knitters, painters, digital illustrators, embroidery enthusiasts, quilters, coloring bookers, sculptors, model builders -- no craft is too weird! (Just don't make a … [Read more...] about Arts & Drafts: create art every Monday at Beer Study Durham
Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market May 3
The annual Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market takes place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Blue Hill Event Center, 200 S Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All featured vendors are disability-owned small businesses or disability-inclusive employers. Shop a wide range of unique and handcrafted gifts, including knitted items, wreaths, candles, wood & metal items, … [Read more...] about Inclusive Business Spring Gift Market May 3
“Pay what you can” health classes at Bulltánica Herb Shop in Durham
"Pay what you can" classes and events are taking place at Bulltánica Herb Shop, 800 N Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina. Learn about Bulltánica at cultivatingresistance.com. Here are some upcoming events. Make sure follow the links for more information. Decolonizing Yoga with Monica RiveraTuesday, January 21, 20256 to 7 p.m.Pay what you can Healing Trauma with Medicinal Herbs Monday, … [Read more...] about “Pay what you can” health classes at Bulltánica Herb Shop in Durham
9th Annual Polar Bear Run in Downtown Selma, NC
The 9th Annual Polar Bear Run in Downtown Selma, North Carolina, takes place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10 a.m. Early Bird Pricing through Jan 13th: Jan 14 until day of Event Pricing: Register here. The Polar Bear Run is held to support Bailey’s Human Rescue, a local organization on a mission to eradicate the unnecessary overpopulation and euthanization of domesticated animals. … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Polar Bear Run in Downtown Selma, NC
Black History Celebration: Black Joy is Black History
Education Justice Alliance is hosting a free event for Black History Month event, Black Joy is Black History, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, fro 2 to 5 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event features food, vendors, games and activities for kids. … [Read more...] about Black History Celebration: Black Joy is Black History
Evening of Reflection & Remembrance at The Plant on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting an Evening of Reflection & Remembrance with Heart2HeartNC on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. come together in community to reflect and remember the principles and actions that help us stay grounded during these challenging times — non-violence, mindful awareness, courageous speech, respect, kindness and … [Read more...] about Evening of Reflection & Remembrance at The Plant on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
