What do you do if a leg comes loose from your chair or your toaster stops working? Maybe you'd like to fix it but you don't know how, or you don't have the tools. This is where Repair Café comes in. Repair Café brings together people with various skills to help to fix items and, more importantly, to pass on the knowledge. They have periodic Repair Café Workshops where you can bring in your … [Read more...] about Repair Café March 9 in Cary: partner with volunteers to repair your stuff!
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First Friday Gallery Walk in Raleigh March 1
The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food during its First Friday Gallery Walk. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to … [Read more...] about First Friday Gallery Walk in Raleigh March 1
Nature Play Day at Prairie Ridge Ecostation (and more)
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. Some are free and some have fees associated with them. Here are a few upcoming free and cheap events. Please follow the links to see if you need to register, and to see if there are any … [Read more...] about Nature Play Day at Prairie Ridge Ecostation (and more)
Historic Russell School: Movie on the Lawn, and Tour
Historic Russell School, 2001 Saint Marys Road, Hillsborough, is presenting a free event in September. Read on for the details about this event, as well as some information about this historic building. The Russell School is the last remaining Rosenwald School in Durham County. Rosenwald Schools were built in the early 20th century during a time when segregation prohibited black children … [Read more...] about Historic Russell School: Movie on the Lawn, and Tour
Mission Impossible: Real World Cycling Webinar from GoTriangle
GoTriangle is presenting a free webinar on Real World Cycling. Mission Impossible: Real World Cycling Webinar takes place Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m. This webinar is for cyclists who are past the basics of bicycling, and focused for those who currently ride on roadways or are heading that way. Join Justin Laidlaw, League of American Bicyclist Licensed Certified Instructor, … [Read more...] about Mission Impossible: Real World Cycling Webinar from GoTriangle
How the Court System Works — Hear from Local Judges (online)
The League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties are presenting a free online event, "How the Court System Works: Hear from Local Judges." The Zoom session takes place Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Please register here to get access to the session. … [Read more...] about How the Court System Works — Hear from Local Judges (online)
Guide to Visiting Sarah P. Duke Gardens All Year
Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, is considered one of the 10 top public gardens in the United States. It is part of Duke University, which supplies about 30% of its budget. It's open every day, 365 days a year, from 8 a.m. to dusk. Duke Gardens is an excellent place to experience top-notch landscape design, and maybe to get some ideas for your own space (in a smaller … [Read more...] about Guide to Visiting Sarah P. Duke Gardens All Year
Virtual Kindergarten Fair with Wynns Family Psychology
Wynns Family Psychology, 130 Preston Executive Drive, Suite 202, Cary, is holding a free Virtual Kindergarten Fair on Friday, April 29th, 2022, from 9 am. to 12 p.m. There will be: Free virtual kindergarten screenings Raffles and giveaways Vendor Discount on Early Entry to Kindergarten or Kindergarten Readiness evaluations Families can sign up for free 30 minute virtual … [Read more...] about Virtual Kindergarten Fair with Wynns Family Psychology
Free virtual film screenings and discussions with PBS North Carolina
PBS North Carolina (formerly UNC-TV) is presenting some free virtual events. PBS NC Presents: FRONTLINE—American ReckoningWednesday, February 23rd, 20227 p.m.Screening and Virtual Discussion + Q&AEventbrite LinkThe film explores the 1967 unsolved murder of NAACP President Wharlest Jackson in, Natchez Mississippi. The film is a compilation of rarely and never-before-seen footage of this, … [Read more...] about Free virtual film screenings and discussions with PBS North Carolina
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is a virtual event for 2022
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is an annual international event dedicated to the art of nonfiction cinema. The festival is a product of the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. The festival takes place every spring, and for four days welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from around the world for a morning to midnight array of nearly 100 films, as well as discussions, … [Read more...] about Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is a virtual event for 2022