Chatham County Parks and Recreation is presenting Movies in the Park on Friday, September 11th, 2020, at 8 p.m., at The Park at Briar Chapel, 1014 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro. They'll be showing the movie, Aladdin. This is a free event. The field will be marked with a grid to maintain social distance guidelines. There is space for 50 people on the field and there are 17 parking … [Read more...] about Movies in the Park: Aladdin, in Pittsboro
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Jordan Lake Brewing: Closed
Jordan Lake Brewing has closed. More upcoming events at Triangle breweries … [Read more...] about Jordan Lake Brewing: Closed
Canceled: Holly Springs Chalk Festival
This event has been canceled due to inclement weather. On Saturday, October 10th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holly Springs is holding the first Holly Springs Chalk Festival. Artists can register to create a piece of artwork using just chalk. All artists ages 6 to adults may enter. Artists will be divided into 3 age groups: 6 - 12 13 - 17 18+ Artists can … [Read more...] about Canceled: Holly Springs Chalk Festival
Star Trek Day Offers Free Virtual Panels and Episode Marathon
Star Trek Day is preparing to beam you up to a whole new virtual experience for the annual celebration. On September 8, 1966, Star Trek made its inaugural launch onto TV screens with “The Man Trap” pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. This date is now celebrated as the official Star Trek Day. This year, the event is going virtual with panels, special guests, and an episode … [Read more...] about Star Trek Day Offers Free Virtual Panels and Episode Marathon
Durham Parks & Recreation All-Star Basketball Competition for teens
Durham Parks & Recreation is holding its first ever DPR All-Star Competition. Teens, age 13-18, will compete in several single-person competitions to gain points for the chance to win a prize. Sign up now to accept the challenge. It's free! It will take place on Tuesday, September 8th, and Tuesday, September 15th, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., on the basketball … [Read more...] about Durham Parks & Recreation All-Star Basketball Competition for teens
SPARKcon 2020 canceled
SPARKcon is an interdisciplinary creativity, art & design festival produced by the non-profit creativity incubator, Visual Art Exchange, in Raleigh NC. SPARKcon is not taking place in 2020, but will be back better than ever in 2021. … [Read more...] about SPARKcon 2020 canceled
19 places to get a face mask from a Triangle designer or shop, or with a Triangle sports team logo
North Carolina now requires face coverings when in public, in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. If you’re looking for face masks, and for a way to help support local businesses, here are some Triangle-centric masks from Triangle designers, Triangle shops and representing Triangle universities. Masks are a way of protecting the people around you, in case you’re infected and don’t … [Read more...] about 19 places to get a face mask from a Triangle designer or shop, or with a Triangle sports team logo
Fuel the Vote: Drive-thru food distribution and voter registration in Durham
The organization When We All Vote is hosting Fuel the Vote on Saturday, August 29th, 2020. This FREE drive-thru food distribution event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Local volunteers will serve the community free pre-packaged meals and will also help community members get registered and ready to vote. In addition, … [Read more...] about Fuel the Vote: Drive-thru food distribution and voter registration in Durham
Free Adopt-a-Cow program for classrooms
DiscoverDairy is offering classrooms of all kinds an opportunity to "adopt a cow." The Adopt-a-Cow program is completely free for classrooms. Registration is through October 15th. Throughout the program you'll learn her name, when her birthday is, where she lives, and how the farmer takes care of her. You'll receive pictures of the cow, activity sheets for the students, a PowerPoint of … [Read more...] about Free Adopt-a-Cow program for classrooms
H.O.T.S. Drive-In & Dine in Morrisville
NOTE: We were told that this event would be taking place on August 27th, but we don't see a Facebook event for that event, so we were removing it from our schedule. But, below, is the information we were given, in case you come across this post. H.O.T. Organics is presenting drive-in movies at Desy's Grill & Bar, 10255 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville. Drive-In & Dine tickets cost $20 … [Read more...] about H.O.T.S. Drive-In & Dine in Morrisville
