Many people are using this time at home to start their first garden. It can seem overwhelming if you haven't gardened before. Here is some advice for first-time gardeners, as well as information about places in the Triangle to get gardening supplies via curbside pickup or delivery. The gardening stores are also open now for in-person shopping. Where to get gardening supplies in the … [Read more...] about Thinking of starting a garden? Here are some tips, and a list of Triangle garden centers
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Triangle podcasts — 40 podcasts made in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill or surrounding areas
Have you got into podcasts yet? Listening to podcasts can expose you to stories, culture, and points of view that you might never otherwise encounter. Residents in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas are producing podcasts on a wide range of topics, including music, literature, sports, food, current events, politics, economics and much more. Podcasts are free to listen to, and … [Read more...] about Triangle podcasts — 40 podcasts made in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill or surrounding areas
Yoga & Mimosas at Dogwood Bar & Eatery, Raleigh
Oak City Yoga is offering Yoga and Mimosas every Saturday at 11 a.m., at Dogwood Bar & Eatery, 610 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. The class costs $13 and includes a mimosa with purchase. Paula Fraschetti, the founder of Oak City Yoga, will be leading class. The class will begin with 5 to 10 minutes of breath work before heading into integral poses finishing … [Read more...] about Yoga & Mimosas at Dogwood Bar & Eatery, Raleigh
Quarter Mile Event in Clayton
The Woman's Club of Clayton is presenting Quarter Mile Event on April 10th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at East Clayton Community Park, 1774 Glen Laurel Road, Clayton. There will be two food trucks, an ice cream truck, an art painting station for kids, as well as all the park activities, including the Harmony Playground and dog park. This is a free event, but donations are encouraged, to … [Read more...] about Quarter Mile Event in Clayton
Family Bunny Hunt at Dix Park
Come celebrate spring at Dix Park with a free family-friendly scavenger hunt event on Saturday, March 27th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It takes place at the Chapel at Dix Park. There will also be an ice cream truck and kid's bunny crafts. How does the Bunny Hunt work? First, register your family or group of 4-6. You only need to secure one ticket per group! To start the hunt, bring … [Read more...] about Family Bunny Hunt at Dix Park
Ulta Beauty’s 21 days of Beauty — 50% off dozens of items
Ulta Beauty is holding its annual 21 Days of Beauty from March 14th to April 3rd, 2021. Each day one or more popular item is 50% off. In most cases you can purchase the deal either online or in-store, but some deals are available on the app only, and those are indicated below. There is a big list of items on sale both in the makeup and skincare categories, so this is a good time to replenish … [Read more...] about Ulta Beauty’s 21 days of Beauty — 50% off dozens of items
Dunkin’ and UNC coach Roy Williams team up for charity with Ol’ Roy Donut
Dunkin' and UNC men's basketball coach Roy Williams are teaming up to raise money for UNC Children's Hospital and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina with the Ol' Roy Donut The Ol’ Roy Donut sports a Carolina blue icing drizzled atop Coach Williams’ favorite Dunkin’ donut, the Boston Crème. It will be sold in all participating restaurants throughout North Carolina, with 50 cents from each … [Read more...] about Dunkin’ and UNC coach Roy Williams team up for charity with Ol’ Roy Donut
Big Night In For the Arts
Join United Arts, Chatham Arts Council, Durham Arts Council, and Orange County Arts Commission for this star-studded evening to celebrate the Triangle arts community and help begin a path of recovery and re-entry post-pandemic. Proceeds will fund arts programming, initiatives for equity in the arts, and arts relief efforts. Big Night In For the Arts take place Thursday, March 11th, 2021, at 7 … [Read more...] about Big Night In For the Arts
Passover virtual cooking class — Sephardic Flavors for Passover
The Raleigh-Cary Jewish Community Center, in collaboration with the Boulder JCC, is presenting a virtual cooking class and demo, Sephardic Flavors for Passover. The class features chef Susan Barocas. The virtual event takes place March 15th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for JCC members and $15 for the general community. From charoset & Seder plate items to spices … [Read more...] about Passover virtual cooking class — Sephardic Flavors for Passover
Passover 2021: streaming Seder, where to download a Haggadah, free Passover recipes, more…
Passover is a time for gathering in the Jewish community. Families come together for the festive meal, and invite friends who are alone. Synagogues host communal Seders. Friends away from their families get together to observe and celebrate (and eat.) Passover takes place from sundown on March 27th to sundown on April 4th, 2021. Traditionally a Seder is held the first two … [Read more...] about Passover 2021: streaming Seder, where to download a Haggadah, free Passover recipes, more…
