Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 505 East End Avenue, Durham, NC, is holding a community clothing and school supplies giveaway on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They'll be giving away new and gently used clothing, as well as backpacks filled with school supplies. … [Read more...] about Community Clothing & School Supplies Giveaway at Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Durham
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Back to School Bash at I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center in Durham, with free school supplies (registration required)
Durham Parks & Recreation, P.O.W.E.R., Inc. Community, and BeYOUU are hosting a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at I.R. Homes Sr. Recreation Center. The recreation center is at Campus Hills Park, 2000 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC. The event will include games, crafts and FREE school supplies. Registration is required and supplies are limited. If … [Read more...] about Back to School Bash at I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center in Durham, with free school supplies (registration required)
Clyde Cooper’s BBQ: Music Bingo
Clyde Cooper's BBQ, at 327 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, has been serving Carolina-style barbecue in Downtown Raleigh since 1938. The restaurant is hosting special events now, and you can find the current list on their website or Facebook page. Here is one event. It's free, but make sure to purchase something from the restaurant. Music BingoFriday, October 6, 20235:30 to 8:30 … [Read more...] about Clyde Cooper’s BBQ: Music Bingo
Summer Music and Eats Series at Chavis Park
Enjoy the Summer Music and Eats Series at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC. At these free events, there will be music of different genres, as well as food for purchase. June 2, July 7, and August 4, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. … [Read more...] about Summer Music and Eats Series at Chavis Park
Artist Notes: Free Storyteller Concert Series on NC State’s Centennial Campus
Artist Notes is a free storyteller concert series that takes place on NC State's Centennial Campus, at The Corner, 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC. The concerts are being produced in collaboration with 95.7 THAT Station. Each night will feature an artist on stage to not only play music, but also share what went into creating their songs. Chris Edge will guide us through the ups and downs … [Read more...] about Artist Notes: Free Storyteller Concert Series on NC State’s Centennial Campus
Last day: Summer’s Live with Live Nation: 4 tickets for $80 (including fees)
From July 19 to August 1, 2023, Live Nation has a promotion called Summer's Live. Buy 4 tickets for $80 "All In," meaning that $80 is the total price. No additional fees. The only thing added is sales tax. All tickets are, of course, available only while supplies last. In the Triangle, venues include Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Red Hat Amphitheater, The Ritz, and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at … [Read more...] about Last day: Summer’s Live with Live Nation: 4 tickets for $80 (including fees)
Cooling Stations in the Triangle
Due to the extreme heat, several cooling stations have been announced in the Triangle. Please note that this article will be updated with more information if cooling stations are announced in other locations in the Triangle. Orange County Orange County has announced that cooling stations are available on on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at these locations: Need a ride to a cooling station? … [Read more...] about Cooling Stations in the Triangle
Back to School Event at Durham Central Park — free school supplies, vision tests, more…
Durham Parks and Recreation, Univision, and El Centro Hispano are hosting Back to School With You on Sunday, July 30, 2023, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC. This free event is designed to provide assistance to Durham's Latino community. More information here. It includes: … [Read more...] about Back to School Event at Durham Central Park — free school supplies, vision tests, more…
Sodabox Apex: 1-year Anniversary Summer Party — free drinks, magic show, face painting, much more…
Sodabox Apex, at 817 E Williams Street, Apex, NC, is celebrating its 1st anniversary with a summer party on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. This free party features: … [Read more...] about Sodabox Apex: 1-year Anniversary Summer Party — free drinks, magic show, face painting, much more…
Christmas in July Back to School Bash at Lifepointe Church for foster and adoptive families
Second Home RDU is Launching with a big Christmas in July Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Lifepointe Church, 9500 Durant Road, Raleigh, NC. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This FREE event is for all local foster, adoptive and kinship families. They will be giving away backpacks, water bottles and school supplies. Santa will be there! There will also be … [Read more...] about Christmas in July Back to School Bash at Lifepointe Church for foster and adoptive families