Many people have lost jobs in recent weeks, either permanently or temporarily. If you're worried about how to make ends meet, it is helpful to know that some companies are still hiring. You can probably find a job. Demand for workers at grocery stores, drugstores, delivery services, hardware stores and some restaurants that deliver has grown. In some cases, the jobs will be permanent, and in … [Read more...] about 20 companies hiring right now
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New: Harry Potter at Home website
Parents, here's another online resource for your kids. The Wizarding World Team, along with J.K. Rowling, has introduced Harry Potter at Home. The site promises to cast a "Banishing Charm" on boredom, with: Magical craft videos Fun articles Quizzes Puzzles More Some of the first offerings are: First Year Harry Potter Quiz How to draw a Niffler Harry … [Read more...] about New: Harry Potter at Home website
“Chill Out with Polar Bears” — live chats with scientists and more
Polar Bears International is offering a special Tundra Connection series, Chill Out with Polar Bears, for students, life-long learners, and all those interested in polar bears and the Arctic. During the live programming you'll hear from polar bear storytellers and experts, and even get a chance to ask them questions. Follow their schedule here. You'll also find recommended curriculum for … [Read more...] about “Chill Out with Polar Bears” — live chats with scientists and more
Rockefeller Center’s Happy Hour Art Party: get your photo drawn as an illustration
Rockefeller Center is holding a weekly virtual Happy Hour Art Party on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event takes place on Rockefeller Center's Instagram, so make sure to follow the account. That way you'll see when the Instagram Live event starts. At the Happy Hour Art Party, @angelicahicks, Rockefeller Center friend & illustrator, brings the Rockefeller Center community to life on … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Center’s Happy Hour Art Party: get your photo drawn as an illustration
Triangle area breweries now offering curbside pickup and delivery — learn how to get your beer from 32 breweries
Taprooms are temporarily closed, but many breweries are offering curbside pickup and delivery. A few breweries have temporarily closed completely, but most of them at least have to-go available. Read on to see which ones have delivery, and how it works, as well as some details about what they’re offering for pickup. Some breweries are also offering pickup and delivery of food at the … [Read more...] about Triangle area breweries now offering curbside pickup and delivery — learn how to get your beer from 32 breweries
Carrboro United Local Food Hub is a way to buy food from local restaurants and farmers without leaving your car
Carrboro United is helping residents bring home great food, while helping Carrboro restaurants and farms survive this difficult time, and keeping employees working. It's a one-stop food hub that takes place three times a week in the heart of Carrboro. By shopping for food from Carrboro United, you're not only getting delicious and nutritious food, but you're also helping local businesses stay … [Read more...] about Carrboro United Local Food Hub is a way to buy food from local restaurants and farmers without leaving your car
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater streams free performances and dance classes
The arts are so important during stressful times. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is the latest arts organization to offer free streaming content. The dance company is launching Ailey All Access as a new platform for sharing past performances, short films, interviews, and even dance classes. It kicks off on Monday, March 30th, 2020, with a 7 p.m. release of Alvin Ailey’s moving … [Read more...] about Alvin Ailey Dance Theater streams free performances and dance classes
Patrick Stewart reads a daily Shakespeare sonnet on Instagram, plus stream “Picard” for FREE
He’s the star of Star Trek: Picard, but did you also know Sir Patrick Stewart is also a classically trained actor who has performed Shakespeare on Broadway and London’s West End? Now, for a few soothing moments each day, you can tune in to social media to watch and listen to Stewart reading the sonnets of William Shakespeare. Stewart appears each day from his living room, dressed … [Read more...] about Patrick Stewart reads a daily Shakespeare sonnet on Instagram, plus stream “Picard” for FREE
Side by side comparison of grocery delivery services
We may be able to skip the movies, stop getting together for drinks, stop going to the gym, but we have to eat. We will always need grocery stores. There are several different ways to get groceries without going into a store. If you choose delivery, the delivery person should leave the bags at your front door, with no personal contact. If you tip, you can do it through the app or … [Read more...] about Side by side comparison of grocery delivery services
Entertain bored kids by bringing live 3D animals into your house, sort of
Your kids have been home for a while and maybe it's time to pull a new trick out of your hat. Enter Google 3D animals. If you haven't tried this yet, it's good for entertaining bored kids, or maybe bored adults. (Scroll down for more ideas for fun things for kids to do at home.) Google has introduced a number of 3D animals that you can view in Google Search using AR (augmented … [Read more...] about Entertain bored kids by bringing live 3D animals into your house, sort of
