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The Joel Lane Museum House hosts its annual Colonial Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations appreciated. The House, decorated in traditional Colonial holiday splendor, reveals the very different way in which colonists and early Americans celebrated the Yuletide season. Meet re-enactors demonstrating […]
Join Crank Arm Brewery every Sunday morning for Crank Arm Yoga! Class starts at 10:45 am and ends just a bit before noon. Your $12 (cash or card is fine!) class includes a 9 oz. beer AND $2 goes to Triangle Spokes Group to provide bicycles for children in need.
Join Crank Arm Brewing on Tuesdays for the weekly run club. Meet at 6PM for group dynamic stretching and the run starts at 6:30PM. There will be a 3 mile route and a 5 mile route. A lock box will be provided to leave your phone in keys if you wish. Not only is it […]
The United States Women's Curling Association (USWCA) was formed to promote and conserve the best interests and the true spirit of the game of curling. The USWCA unites women's curling clubs throughout the United States to cultivate friendly relations among its members and their clubs, to promote international friendships, to preserve the tradition and literature […]
Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and Tracy Turnblad, the lovable plus-size teen, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. […]
Florence Forth is a competitive 10K road race and a 5K run/walk through Durham's historic neighborhoods with start / finish line on Ninth Street.Both courses are certified by USATF. Race tech-t shirts, and post-race celebration. All for a great cause. The race is a fundraising event to benefit the Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance, a 501c3 non-profit […]
Here’s your chance to celebrate, support, and participate in the rivalry like never before. Declare your allegiance and receive your race shirt in either Duke Blue or Carolina Blue. Run, walk, or yes, dribble the 5K course and receive the first edition finisher's Blue Blood medallion bottle opener. The basketball dribble 5K starts at 8:30 […]
The King of the Spring has emerged as a one-of-a-kind event in the high school lacrosse community and has quickly become an annual destination for some of the best programs in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast We have reigning state champions from the states of North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee! The 2018 King of […]
Every Tuesday, Raleigh Brewing holds a fundraising ride that is changing the lives of people affected by MS and helping fuel progress toward a world free of MS. For more information: https://www.meetup.com/OnDraft/
Every other Wednesday certified yoga instructor Dana Lindquist will lead you through yoga poses to increase strength and flexibility. All fitness levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat, if you have one, a towel and a filled water bottle. Water is not available in the park. There are port-a-johns available, but they may be a […]
It’s Independence Day at Five County Stadium! Come celebrate with the Mudcats as they take on Buies Creek Astors Tuesday, July 3 and Frederick Keys Wednesday, July 4. The Mudcats will wear a patriotic themed jersey with net proceeds benefiting Hire Heroes USA. Make sure you stay afterwards both nights for a fantastic fireworks extravaganza! […]
The Joel Lane Museum House, “The Birthplace of Raleigh,” will sponsor its 26th annual Independence Day Open House on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 11:00 am to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are welcomed. The house will be open and staffed by costumed docents who will discuss the rooms and life in the […]
(2017) Written and directed by Rian Johnson. Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher. (152 min.) PG-13. The Star Wars universe embraces its origins, as Rey is mentored by a reluctant Luke Skywalker. The First Order presses its advantage against the Resistance, the Dark Side threatens Rey via slippery Kylo Ren, and we bid […]
SunFest will feature live music, arts and crafts, performance artists, vendors and food trucks. SunFest runs from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m on Saturday, July 14, 2018. The Food trucks will be: Sarge's Chef, Curry in a Hurry, Gussy's Greek, Rare Earth Farms, Poblano's Taco, Lumpy's Ice Cream, and Cocoa Forte! Trophy Brewing and Bull City […]
Like new clothes, toys and other children's items offered at discounted prices. Most items will be sold at about one third their original value. Register online to sell items! Free Admission! Items marked 1/2 price Sun. 7/22 Wed. 7/18 - Work Exchange Sale 3 - 8 p.m. Thurs.7/19 - Seller’s Sale 9 a.m. - 8 […]