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Town of Selma’s Black History Month Shoebox Parade
Tune in to the Town of Selma Parks and Recreation Department's Facebook account or YouTube channel on Thursday, February 18th, 2021, at 7 p.m. to see its first ever Black History Month Shoebox Parade! And keep reading for a big list of Black History Month events throughout the Triangle. From the press release: The Town of Selma Parks and Recreation Department announced … [Read more...] about Town of Selma’s Black History Month Shoebox Parade
NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover landing Feb 18 — watch live, celebrate with a Mars doughnut, more…
NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is scheduled to land on Mars on Thursday, February 18th, 2021. Touchdown is schedule for approximately 3:55 p.m. EST. Perseverance launched on July 30th, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Read on for a number of ways to watch the landing, the rover's mission, as well as some pre and post landing events. There's even a way to get a … [Read more...] about NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover landing Feb 18 — watch live, celebrate with a Mars doughnut, more…
Durham From the Heart: Free virtual performances by Durham musical artists
Durham From the Heart is an online series of performances by Durham musicians. They take place on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. The performances will be streamed on Downtown Durham, Inc.'s Facebook page. Here are the first two of February: Luis Rodriguez Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 1 p.m. Free Multi-instrumentalist Luis Rodriguez has played in various bands in the Triangle, including … [Read more...] about Durham From the Heart: Free virtual performances by Durham musical artists
Preservation Durham’s People + Places Speaker Series — Aaron McDuffie Moore: Founder of Durham’s Black Wall Street
Preservation Durham and The Regulator Bookshop are presenting a book talk as part of their People + Place Speaker Series. The online discussion of the book Aaron McDuffie Moore: An African American Physician, Educator, and Founder of Durham's Black Wall Street, will take place Tuesday, February 16th, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. You can watch on Zoom or Preservation Durham's Facebook … [Read more...] about Preservation Durham’s People + Places Speaker Series — Aaron McDuffie Moore: Founder of Durham’s Black Wall Street
Free 30 days of Disney+ with purchase of a box of cereal
For kids of all ages, it doesn't get much better than enjoying a big bowl of your favorite cereal, while watching your favorite cartoon, superhero flick or sci-fi adventure. And there's no better place to find that movie or special than Disney's vast catalog, which includes the worlds of Marvel, National Geographic, Pixar and Star Wars. Thanks to this offer from Kellogg's, you can bring a … [Read more...] about Free 30 days of Disney+ with purchase of a box of cereal
15 best hikes in the Triangle
It's free, it's healthy, it's a natural antidepressant -- what's not to like about hiking? The Triangle area has networks of trails in easy reach, for all levels of ability. Several local trails are part of the larger Mountains-to-Sea network. Here are some favorites: Cary hikes Hemlock Bluffs Four trails, all around a mile long. Hemlock Bluffs houses a rare stand of Piedmont … [Read more...] about 15 best hikes in the Triangle
Mardi Gras For All Y’all — 3 night virtual event from New Orleans
The Mardi Gras parades are canceled this year in New Orleans, and maybe the only silver lining of that is that those of who are not in New Orleans can experience a bit of the fun through the online event that NOLA.com is presenting. Mardi Gras For All Y'all takes place online for three nights, February 12th to 14th, 2021, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night. You can watch it on nola.com, … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras For All Y’all — 3 night virtual event from New Orleans
Flashlight scavenger hunts in Durham parks
Durham Parks and Recreation continues to offer Flashlight Scavenger Hunts in Durham Parks. Grab your flashlight and follow the clues to find what's hidden around the park. This is a free program but requires registration. Each person attending must be registered. There are two sessions each night. Find more information on each event, as well as registration. Schedule for Flashlight … [Read more...] about Flashlight scavenger hunts in Durham parks
Oberlin Village History Run
Oberlin Village History Run is a chance to learn some of Raleigh's history while getting some exercise. It's a self-guided 3-mile running/walking tour of Raleigh's historic Oberlin Village. Although it's called a run, you're encouraged to stop at each location and read about the site. It takes place all through the month of February, 2021, making it a great way to celebrate Black History … [Read more...] about Oberlin Village History Run
