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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
COC + Spirit Caravan Reunion + Demon Eye! Doors 8 Show 9 Don't slack on getting tickets. This will sell out! You can skip the online service fee by calling The Pour House at (919) 821-1120. If no one answers, leave a message with your name and phone number and we will call you back […]
Enjoy a nice introduction to herbs including herb growing, maintenance, and uses. We will discuss growing herbs that can be cultivated in your own back yard or in containers. Some herbs also make excellent companion plants. Take the mystery out of herb gardening and get one started after this class! RSVP for this free class […]
GREAT GRAPES! The 11th Annual GREAT GRAPES! Wine, Arts, and Food Festival Saturday, April 12th at 11am-7:00pm Gates open at 11:00am Uncork The Wine, Uncork The Flavor, Uncork the Fun… Over 220 Wines, Over 40 Wineries, Great Live Music and Wonderful Food and Crafts Great Grapes has grown to be the Triangle’s premier casual NC […]
Past and present met in Whisper Falls, Elizabeth Langston's historical fantasy. Join us on Saturday, April 12, at 3 p.m. when she returns with the sequel, A Whisper in Time. Ages 12+.
Laura Elliott, author of the acclaimed Under a War-Torn Sky, continues her war sequence with Across a War-Tossed Sea. She turns the action to America when she visits on Tuesday, April 15, at 7p.m. In 1943 Virginia, two English boys have escaped the Nazi blitz, yet they still find the peril of the war close […]
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 […]
It's the night of the Jennys (or is that Jennies?) when two strong authors of realistic teen fiction join us on Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. Jenny Han shares To All the Boys I've Loved Before - what if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them…all at once? […]
This concert series has grown to become a favorite Thursday evening activity, drawing patrons from all across the state to North Hills to enjoy the most famous beach bands around. With the best band line-up yet, this 7th season is sure to be a fantastic one! Remember, best parking for this event is located in […]
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, […]
