North Carolina Wildlife Federation, along with Raleigh Parks and Rec, is presenting a tree planting and invasive plant removal activity on Thursday, February 10th, 2022, from 12 to 3 p.m. It will take place along the Walnut Creek Parkway and Rock Quarry Trail. Volunteers will help plant trees to restore canopy cover, and combat the spread of invasive plants, including Japanese privet, which … [Read more...] about Tree Planting and Invasive Plant Removal Event with North Carolina Wildlife Federation
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Selma Saturdays: Arts and crafts market, and more…
Selma Saturdays Arts and Crafts Market will return to North Raiford Street in Selma this spring of 2022. It will take place the 2nd Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy live local entertainment and browse the work of local artists and craftspeople. This is a chance to shop local and to support small businesses. Each Selma Saturday will have a special activity as well. Dates … [Read more...] about Selma Saturdays: Arts and crafts market, and more…
Cha Cha Chocolate Lover’s Ball at Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Durham (includes beginner class, chocolate, and social dance for $5)
Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Durham is presenting a fun, extremely low-priced event for Valentine's Day. Cha Cha Chocolate Lover's Ball takes place Saturday, February 12th, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m., at 410 West Geer Street, Durham. Tickets are just $5. Purchase here. The first 50 guests will receive a free fair-trade chocolate treat from Durham-based chocolatier Chocolotay … [Read more...] about Cha Cha Chocolate Lover’s Ball at Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Durham (includes beginner class, chocolate, and social dance for $5)
Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in Raleigh
Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl takes place on Saturday, March 19th, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m. It will include entry to 5+ venues, drink and food specials, 2 drinks or shot, and more. There will be a $1,000 costume contest. All of the venues will be announced a week or two before the event, but so far, these are announced: Milk BarClockwork Tickets are $15, but if you buy four together, … [Read more...] about Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in Raleigh
ESPN College GameDay live from Chapel Hill Feb 5 — admission is free
ESPN College GameDay will be broadcast live from the Dean Smith Center, 300 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, at 11 a.m. The hosts of GameDay, Rece Davis, along with analysts Jay Bilas, Seth Greenberg and LaPhonso Ellis, will be previewing the biggest college basketball games of the day, which will certainly include the Carolina/Duke matchup. Admission to … [Read more...] about ESPN College GameDay live from Chapel Hill Feb 5 — admission is free
NC AAHGS Black History Genealogy Virtual Conference (free online event)
NC AAHGS Black History Genealogy Virtual Conference is a free online event on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register here. NC AAHGS is a part of the 44 year old National Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS) Join us for the 19th NC Regional AAHGS Genealogy Conference designed to encourage individuals interested in their family story; and … [Read more...] about NC AAHGS Black History Genealogy Virtual Conference (free online event)
Day at the Hamilton Farm in Apex — one day only Feb 5
Brian Hamilton Farm, a 32-acre private farm in Apex, is opening up for visitors for one day only. On Saturday, February 5th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m., you can come out and enjoy the farm. This is a free event. Register on Eventbrite and you'll be sent the exact address. While on the farm, you can: Feed goats, sheep, ducks and chickensEnjoy a bonfireGo on a hayrideGet a tour of the … [Read more...] about Day at the Hamilton Farm in Apex — one day only Feb 5
Lunar New Year Celebration with NC State Global
NC State Office of Global Engagement is celebrating the Lunar New Year on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Talley Mountains Ballroom, in the Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh. Celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Tiger with music, food and cultural activities. This is a free event. Register here. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Celebration with NC State Global
Panda Express hands out red envelopes with two special coupons inside
Panda Express is celebrating the Lunar New Year by giving you a chance to give a "red envelope" to a friend. Panda Express has taken part in this tradition for almost 40 years. In 2022, Panda Express will hand out over a million red envelopes. On February 1st, 2022, customers can stop by and pick up a red envelope filled with good fortune at participating locations. No purchase … [Read more...] about Panda Express hands out red envelopes with two special coupons inside
Afrolatinidad: An Art Exhibition Opening at Diamante Arts & Cultural Center
On Friday, January 28th, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m., Diamante Arts & Cultural Center, at 5104 Western Boulevard, Raleigh, hosts the opening of Afrolatinidad: An Art Exhibition. The opening event is free, but please RSVP to the Eventbrite event to help with planning. This exhibit features the work of artists Jose Manuel Cruz and Miguel Brown. The exhibit will be at the Diamante Arts & … [Read more...] about Afrolatinidad: An Art Exhibition Opening at Diamante Arts & Cultural Center
