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Yang Tai Chi for Beginners is an introduction workshop to the basics of Tai Chi, such as: Introduce Basic Postures and Stances Reeling Silk Tai Chi Movements It is 1-2 hours in length, breaks can be taken Small Groups - We limit all beginners tai chi classes to 7 people. Progressive - Build on this […]
A retreat for middle school girls to promote a healthy body image and higher self-esteem. This event will include prominent speakers from around the Triangle, including Dr. Meredith Kolk, a licensed North Carolina social worker who will be speaking on unhealthy images of beauty in the media, Juliellen Simpson-Vos, the executive director of Girls on […]
Band Together's battle of the bands event to support their 2014 nonprofit partners, Communities In Schools of Wake County and Durham. Bands include Big Daddy Love, Jack the Radio, The Morning After and Onward, Soldiers. 100% of net proceeds for this event go to support local music and our partnership with Communities In Schools of […]
Join us as we unveil the all-new 2015 Chevy Tahoe with a presentation, refreshments, and door prizes. Food and prizes from Chick-fil-a, Angus Barn, Carolina Hurricanes tickets, and more! Test drives of all vehicles will be available. Register at sirwalter.com to receive a free service coupon at the event!
Cary MacGregor Rotary Club and Life Experiences, Inc. invite you to the 8th annual Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Fundraiser. Come out and enjoy an evening of food, fun and networking. Music will be provided by The Blasting Caps, a popular area band playing all of the hits. Attendees will have a chance to win prizes […]
Jersey Mike’s continues their Month of Giving with a Day of Giving on March 26 in all 25 Triangle locations. All proceeds will go to The V Foundation for Cancer Research, which has funded over $115 million in cancer research grants nationwide and was founded by former N.C state coach Jim Valvano. Be sure to […]
Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue cordially invites you to an evening of food, fun and fundraising, to benefit rescued golden retrievers in need. Time: Saturday, March 29th, 2014 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Location: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27601 (directions) Purchase your tickets here
Get your tickets now for Serving Up Spring, a POP-UP BRUNCH benefit at HQ Raleigh’s new space on Sunday, March 30! Enjoy a selection of crepes, fried chicken, potato salad, pastries, coffee, juice and more. Online registration required. Dine anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM. Stay to relax and socialize or just stop […]
The Art Shop, Greensboro, North Carolina’s premier fine art gallery is honored to present Hats Off to Dr. Seuss!. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s second book, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, Dr. Seuss’s never-before-seen hat collection will be exhibited from April 4 – 19, 2014 at the gallery. This exhibition will also feature Dr. Seuss’s little-known Secret Art Collection, a series of Estate […]
The Relay For Life of North Carolina State University is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor cancer survivors, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease. About Relay for Life Call 1-800-227-2345 for […]
The Carolina RailHawks will host a question and answer discussion for fans on Wednesday, April 16. The discussion will focus on the future of professional soccer in the Triangle, NASL and MLS expansion in the Southeast, and youth player development in North Carolina. The forum will feature Bill Peterson, commissioner of the NASL; Aaron Davidson, President […]
The 15th Annual K9-3K Dog Walk is a benefit event to help animals in Wake and surrounding counties. All the money raised at this event goes to support the work of the SPCA of Wake County! Being a part of this event is so much more than just a single day of fun. In fact, […]
The Pit's 6th Annual 'Cuegrass Festival returns to the warehouse district of downtown Raleigh Saturday, April 26, with a jam-packed day full of great 'cue, local brews and toe-tappin' bluegrass music! We're closing down the streets around The Pit and firing up the pig cookers to serve plenty of our famous Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue. […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 1 in 3 women will be a victim of domestic and/or sexual violence at some point in her lifetime. Join others in our community and hear powerful stories of hope and survival from survivors of sexual violence.
What? Plant the Pavement 2014 When? May 2-4, 2014 Where? Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and Longview School. Raleigh, NC. In late 2011, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and Longview School in Raleigh partnered to become the newest Regional Outreach Training Center (ROTC) for Growing Power, an internationally recognized urban agriculture organization started by MacArthur Genius Award winner Will […]