In recognition of Black History Month in February, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth (2013). This program is free and open to the public. WHAT: Virtual Film Screening: Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth WHEN: Thursday, February 15 – Thursday, February 22, 2024 WHERE: Virtual Program (see registration details below) WHO: Alice […]
The Town of Carrboro is proud to recognize and celebrate Black people and Black history in Carrboro and across the nation during Black History Month. We invite and encourage all Carrboro residents to participate in local Black History Month events and to learn about and celebrate the lives, history and contributions of Black people during […]
The Orange County Board of Elections is hosting a Free Photo ID event at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W Main St. Carrboro, NC 27510, on Friday, Feb. 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. Voters may also use this opportunity to register to vote or update their registration. To obtain a free ID, voters will complete […]
From a presentation on the forgotten history of Raleigh’s Fourth Ward to a special storytime with the sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Wake County Public Libraries has numerous ways for the whole family to “Celebrate Black Brilliance” during Black History Month. “This is a great chance for Wake County residents of all ages to deepen […]
The Town of Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Historical Museum are partnering to offer free Black History Month Walking Tours of the Northeast Community at 1 p.m. on the following dates in February: Wednesday, Feb. 7 Friday, Feb. 9 Wednesday, Feb. 14 Friday, Feb. 16 Wednesday, Feb. 21 Friday, Feb. 23 Wednesday, Feb. 28 […]
The season of giving is not over! There’s still time to donate live Christmas trees to the Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program, allowing these valuable decorations to be recycled into mulch that will fortify and beautify park trails around Wake County. “The Happy Trails program helps enhance the environment and, in turn, the quality of life […]
The annual Triangle Restaurant Week event is set to run the week of January 22-28, 2024. During the event, participating restaurants within Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham and surrounding areas will offer a special 2 or 3-course prix fixe menu ($20, $25, $30,$35, $40, $45, $50) each day they are open. Please visit restaurant websites […]
The Town of Morrisville, in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration (U.S. SBA), is offering storefront upfit grants between $2,500 and $5,000 for qualifying Morrisville small businesses while the $20,000 in grant funds are available. These storefront upfit grants are being made available for business owners looking to update their exterior signage or maintain other […]
Chatham County Aging Services is now scheduling appointments for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a free service of the IRS. At each appointment, IRS-certified volunteers assist with basic income tax preparation duties at no cost. Eligibility is open to low-to-middle income individuals of all ages. Volunteers may assist with identifying eligible credits such […]
The City of Raleigh seeks to hire 8-10 artists to paint murals on downtown streeteries. Must live or work in NC $4,800 to paint one streetery. Project Overview Design and paint a mural on a downtown streetery There are multiple streeteries in the downtown area Eight to ten artists will be selected based on the […]
Even though North Carolina’s voter photo identification requirement has been in effect since last summer, the 2024 Primary and General Elections may be the first time many residents will vote since the new law was implemented. That’s why Wake County Board of Elections staff are opening up outside of regular hours to offer voters an […]
Know a high school girl interested in public service and a future career in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics? The NC Department of Administration (NCDOA) is accepting applications for the summer Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program. This four-week, paid mentorship opportunity with state government leaders is open to North Carolina high school girls, grades 9-12. Established […]