Big C Waffles, at 2110 Allendown Drive, Durham, is hosting an event, There's No Progression Without Direction, on Friday, June 12th, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will include communion, conversation and celebration. … [Read more...] about Event at Big C Waffles: There’s No Progression Without Direction
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Instructions for DIY face masks
On April 3rd, the Centers for Disease Control advised wearing cloth face coverings when you need to be in public. And on June 5th, the World Health Organization revised their advice, saying that people should wear face masks anywhere that social distancing is not possible. The face masks offer some protection to you, but they primarily offer protection to the people around you, in case you have … [Read more...] about Instructions for DIY face masks
Series of interviews — What to Do: Responding to Racism
Raleigh native Marshall Sandman, host of the Instagram Live interview series, “Spilling the Quarantea" (@spillingthequarantea), has launched What to Do: Responding to Racism. "What to Do: Responding to Racism," starting today, June 5th, through Thursday, June 11th, features a week of informative interviews on Spilling the Quarantea with Black people, indigenous people, and people of … [Read more...] about Series of interviews — What to Do: Responding to Racism
Free workout, free wings and free beer at V Pizza (Cary)
V Pizza Cary is teaming up with Anytime Fitness Cary for a FREE workout event on Friday, June 5th, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Burn, Brew & Grub Workout is free, but limited to 50 people, so make sure follow the above link and click on "Reserve a Spot." This will be a safe and fun workout for all levels, including families with children. After the 45-minute workout, enjoy 5 FREE … [Read more...] about Free workout, free wings and free beer at V Pizza (Cary)
V Pizza in Cary is showing drive-in movies for free 4 times a week
V Pizza, 1389 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, is providing some entertainment for families while we wait for more events to start back up. Every evening, from Wednesday to Saturday, V Pizza will be showing a drive-in movie at sunset. These will be family-friendly movies...not necessarily "kid" movies, but nothing rated R. Please make sure to check their Facebook page or Instagram for announcements … [Read more...] about V Pizza in Cary is showing drive-in movies for free 4 times a week
Graduation Shout-Outs for the Class of 2020
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! This page is to honor the graduating high school and college students, with special messages from your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, other relatives and friends. Your senior year didn't end in the way any of us had hoped or expected, but looking through the pictures and messages that your loved ones submitted gives us all great hope and … [Read more...] about Graduation Shout-Outs for the Class of 2020
Watch Synchronous Fireflies from Great Smoky Mountains — from home
Every year in late May or early June, synchronous fireflies (scientific name: Photinus carolinus) put on a show in the Great Smoky Mountains, most specifically in Elkmont Campground in Tennessee, drawing a crowd from around the world. These are no ordinary fireflies, and this is not an ordinary crowd. Synchronous fireflies are different because they flash their lights in unison, creating a … [Read more...] about Watch Synchronous Fireflies from Great Smoky Mountains — from home
Last days to submit a graduate shout-out for our new graduate page! (It’s free!)
UPDATE: We've reached the deadline for submitting graduation shout-outs. Stay tuned for the graduation shout-out page! This year didn't turn out the way any of us expected. It's been a big disappointment to graduates and their family. Just because graduation ceremonies have been postponed, canceled or altered does not mean that your students' achievements are any less noteworthy. At … [Read more...] about Last days to submit a graduate shout-out for our new graduate page! (It’s free!)
Read J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book “The Ickabog” online for free
J.K. Rowling is casting her spells for children again, but this time, with a book that isn't about magic. Her new children's book, "The Ickabog," will be published in November, but as a gift to children in these chaotic times, it will be available one (or two) chapters each day, online, for free. In her own words, “The idea for The Ickabog came to me, while I was still writing Harry … [Read more...] about Read J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book “The Ickabog” online for free
Triangle breweries — which have opened and which are opening soon
On 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22nd, breweries in North Carolina were permitted to re-open. Many have been offering curbside pickup and delivery the last couple of months, and you can expect to see those services end or diminish at many breweries with the re-opening of their in-person service, although some breweries will continue to offer curbside and delivery services. Some breweries have elected … [Read more...] about Triangle breweries — which have opened and which are opening soon
