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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 […]
The Carolina RailHawks look to extend their 17 home game unbeaten streak at WakeMed Soccer Park. The third ranked RailHawks will take on the first ranked New York Cosmos at home on Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be live music prior to the game provided by ReverbNation.com. Tickets range from $5 […]
The Lucy Daniels Center is excited to announce its first 5k event! The Inside Out 5k will be held Saturday, May 10 at the Lucy Daniels Center on Weston Parkway in Cary. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. and the runners will begin racing at 7:45 with walkers and joggers following at 8:30 a.m. Individual or […]
Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 6th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 16-18! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]
This year, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Artsplosure – the Raleigh Arts Festival! Since its inception in1980, the spring festival has entertained and inspired hundreds of thousands of people, introducing them to underrepresented artists and performances. Every aspect of the festival is curated with an eye toward presenting quality art – and a healthy […]
Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 6th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 16-18! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]
Tour D’ Coop is a one-day tour of various chicken coops and chickens in the community. Join us on this tour as well as a green bike route, hive hike and coop carnival! Proceeds will benefit Urban Ministries’ mission of helping the community with hunger, health care and homelessness. Open to adults and children, the […]
Local Plants and Local Food After a highly successful inaugural run, local retail garden center, Fairview Greenhouses & Garden Center, Inc. will host the second annual “Flora and Food Trucks” series this spring. “Last year was a great success!” says Susan Tower of Deliicious, “What a beautiful atmosphere to bring friends and family to enjoy […]
Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 6th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 16-18! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]
Looking to extend their 19 home game unbeaten streak, the Carolina RailHawks will host the Tampa Bay Rowdies at WakeMed Soccer Park. The Carolina RailHawks will match up against the Tampa Bay Rowdies at home on Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. Live music will be provided by ReverbNation.com prior to the match. Tickets range […]