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Walmart offering this year’s Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner for less than last year’s prices

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Walmart is offering many Thanksgiving and Christmas staples for less than last year's prices. It’s time get the shopping list ready for Thanksgiving 2024! The holiday feast can be expensive for many families. That’s why bargain hunters are quick to gobble up any savings or deals they can find on all of the meal’s essentials — including mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and, of … [Read more...] about Walmart offering this year’s Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner for less than last year’s prices

Christmas Tree Lighting at The Neuse Country Club in Clayton (open to the public)

The Neuse Country Club, at 918 Birkdale Drive, Clayton, North Carolina, is hosting a Christmas Tree Lighting event on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy Victoria carolers and the lighting of the Neuse Christmas Tree, as well as hot chocolate and cookies. The outdoor ice skating rink opens and will remain open for the entire month of … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Lighting at The Neuse Country Club in Clayton (open to the public)

34th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting in Clayton Dec 5

The Town of Clayton is hosting their annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Downtown Clayton, North Carolina. The 34th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting will take place on Main Street from O'Neil Street to Smith Street. … [Read more...] about 34th Annual Christmas Village and Tree Lighting in Clayton Dec 5

Holiday in the Park and Tree Lighting in Siler City Dec. 13

Chatham County Parks and Recreation is hosting Holiday in the Park on Friday, December 13, 2024. It takes place from 5 to 8 p.m., at Northwest District Park, 2413 Woody Store Road, Siler City, North Carolina. The tree lighting is at 5:15 p.m. The free indoor/outdoor event also includes: … [Read more...] about Holiday in the Park and Tree Lighting in Siler City Dec. 13

Golden Corral’s Veterans Day Military Appreciation Night: free dinner Nov 11 for anyone who has served

Many restaurants offer a free meal or a discount to veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day. Make sure to check out our huge list of Veterans Day freebies and deals for 2024. You'll also find non-food freebies, and Veterans Day events, like parades, ceremonies and festivals, on the list. One of the longest running Veterans Day's freebies is the free meal that Golden Corral offers. … [Read more...] about Golden Corral’s Veterans Day Military Appreciation Night: free dinner Nov 11 for anyone who has served

Veterans Day Observance in Garner

The Town of Garner is presenting a Veterans Day Observance on Monday, November 11, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. it will take place at Aversboro Road Baptist Church, 1600 Aversboro Road, Garner. This free event is open to the public. Enjoy music by the Garner Magnet High School band and a keynote address. This free event is co-sponsored by the Garner Veterans Advisory Committee. … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Observance in Garner

Biscuit Belly offering free food and drink to veterans on Veterans Day

Biscuit Belly, at 708 Seaboard Station Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is thanking veterans with free food and drink on Monday, November 11, 2024. Biscuit Belly is open from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have served, show a U.S. military ID or wear your uniform and receive a FREE Basic Biscuit and your choice of soda, tea or hot drip coffee. Basic Biscuits include: Biscuit Belly is a … [Read more...] about Biscuit Belly offering free food and drink to veterans on Veterans Day

Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony

The Orange County Veterans Day Celebration takes place Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Orange County Veterans Memorial, 2501 Homestead Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. This event is free and open to the public. Agenda Introduction & WelcomeJohn H. Cocowitch, Captain, US Navy (Ret.) Presentation of ColorsJoint Color Guard, UNC-CH ROTCAsst. MOI GySgt Wade Perry Pledge of … [Read more...] about Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony

Christmas at Historic Oak View tours

Historic Oak View County Park is offering free Christmas at Historic Oak View tours every day from December 4 to 22, 2024. The tours take place: Although the tours are free, registration is required. "Christmas at Historic Oak View: 1850-1950" will explore how the Christmas holiday was experienced by the many different people and families living and working at Oak View through its long … [Read more...] about Christmas at Historic Oak View tours

Belk’s Charity Sale Nov. 8 to 11: buy a $5 ticket, apply it to your purchase and get additional 25% off

Belk is holding its annual Charity Sale from November 8 to 11, 2024. It will take place in all traditional Belk stores, but not Belk Outlet. The way it works is that you purchase a $5 ticket from a participating non-profit. The organizations will be selling them, or you can purchase the ticket at Belk. The tickets are available at Belk starting October 29. Then, when you shop from November 8 … [Read more...] about Belk’s Charity Sale Nov. 8 to 11: buy a $5 ticket, apply it to your purchase and get additional 25% off

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