Every child benefits from being read to, and one great way to foster a love of reading in children is through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. This program provides children with a FREE age-appropriate book, every month, sent directly to your home. As of November, 2024, over 254 million free books have been distributed through this program to over 3.1 million children. Children who … [Read more...] about Free books for children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
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Free Fitness Demo Classes at Abbotts Creek Park: Barre and Warrior Rhythm Roots
Raleigh Parks is offering free fitness demo classes in December, 2024. For three weeks in December, Barre and Warrior Rhythm Roots will be free trial classes, as Raleigh Parks is testing out the new classes. Registration is required for each class. BarreThis low to no impact class that focuses on functional movements, full range of motion, and alignment. Classes are designed to increase body … [Read more...] about Free Fitness Demo Classes at Abbotts Creek Park: Barre and Warrior Rhythm Roots
Civic Saturday in the Triangle Nov. 16: Speakers, food, music and conversations to improve our civic life
Connect with neighbors at Civic Saturday in the Triangle on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Northwest Cary YMCA, 6903 Carpenter Fire Station Road, Cary, North Carolina. Tickets are $5 (and that includes lunch.) Join your friends at AF-Southeast along with our friends at Braver Angels for a time of conversation and common ground focused on improving civic life, locally … [Read more...] about Civic Saturday in the Triangle Nov. 16: Speakers, food, music and conversations to improve our civic life
Free Coat Giveaway in Raleigh Nov. 16 — Coats Cause We Care
The City of Raleigh Coats Cause We Care's mission is to provide free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability. The Coat Giveaway Day is Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Community Center, 801 Proctor Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You might also be interested in this list of turkey … [Read more...] about Free Coat Giveaway in Raleigh Nov. 16 — Coats Cause We Care
“The Doctor is in” History Tours at Pope House Museum
The Pope House Museum, at 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, is the only African-American house museum in the State of North Carolina. It offers a glimpse into the life of one of Raleigh’s most intriguing citizens, Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, who was the only African-American man to run for mayor of a Southern capital in the midst of the Jim Crow Era. The house, built in 1901, … [Read more...] about “The Doctor is in” History Tours at Pope House Museum
Holiday Market at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market Dec. 7, including Santa and music
Car Downtown Farmers Market, at 160 E Park Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a Holiday Market on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Along with regular vendors, there will be some one-time only guest vendors offering great holiday gift options. In addition, enjoy music from Second Shift A Cappella from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Also, Santa will be there for free pictures! The … [Read more...] about Holiday Market at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market Dec. 7, including Santa and music
Free Paper Shredding Events in the Triangle
Shredding your documents is a one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information. Several organizations regularly hold free paper shredding events in the Triangle. We will be regularly … [Read more...] about Free Paper Shredding Events in the Triangle
Downtown Cary Park’s 1st Birthday Celebration Nov. 16 — drone show, performances, more…
Celebrate Downtown Cary Park's 1st Birthday on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This free event will be going on all day. Please bring your own chairs and blankets so that you can comfortably enjoy the performances. This party is suitable for all ages. The event features children's activities, yoga, music, free cupcakes and a drone show. (And more!) Please note that … [Read more...] about Downtown Cary Park’s 1st Birthday Celebration Nov. 16 — drone show, performances, more…
North Carolina Veteran Art Show Nov 14-17
Operation ART at The Joel Fund offers low-cost art classes for military veterans and families. To celebrate Veterans Day, The Joel Fund and Heart2Hand Veteran artist Lt. Colonel (retired), Bernardine Donato, are hosting the Third Annual North Carolina Veteran Art Show in partnership with Durham Art Guild. The exhibit will be at the Durham Bottling Company, 105 Ramseur Street, Durham, … [Read more...] about North Carolina Veteran Art Show Nov 14-17
Lighten Up with the Town of Carrboro: Free bike lights Nov. 15
The Town of Carrboro is hosting Lighten Up with the Town of Carrboro on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. (This event was rescheduled from November 14.) Staff will be at both ends of the Libba Cotten Bikeway, near Roberson Street and Merrit Mill Road, handing out bike lights, slap bracelets and other visibility accessories (like reflective gear) for pedestrians and cyclists. Staff … [Read more...] about Lighten Up with the Town of Carrboro: Free bike lights Nov. 15
