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Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is holding youth basketball registrations for boys ages 5-18 and girls ages 5-16. Registration is $36 for City of Raleigh residents and $48 for non-city residents. League age is determined by age as of August 31, 2013. Games and practices will be held at various community centers throughout the […]
Special Olympics of Wake county is looking for volunteers to assist during training and competitive events. Volunteers will assist as event officials, athletic escorts, coaches, award presenters and more. For additional information or to volunteer, log onto http://www.raleighnc.gov or call Recreation Program Manager at 919-996-211.
The Durham Career Center located at 1105 S. Avenue Durham, NC 27703 will conduct the following workshops: Applicant Tracking Systems. One of the most crucial — but misunderstood — aspects of job search today is the necessity of ensuring that your resume is optimized for the Applicant Tracking Systems that most employers use. Discover what […]
We reported last week that Republican Congresswoman Renee Ellmers would be accepting pay during the government shutdown because she said she needed her paycheck. Well, the public spoke and now Ellmers has changed her mind. She will not be accepting a check during the shutdown. On CNN Friday morning, Ellmers elaborated on her earlier comments, […]
Queen Aishah is known for her hilarious style of comedy, “she says what you’re thinking but dare not say.” Nationally and internationally known Queen Aishah started her career in the DC metropolitan area over 18 years ago and has hosted and headlined countless comedy shows in the United States and abroad. Featured in commercials, print […]
The FOX 50 Family Fest is back and bigger than ever this year with events in Raleigh and Durham. The two day event happens this Saturday (October 5) at Pullen Park in Raleigh and this Sunday (October 6) at American Tobacco Campus in Durham. The event is free to the public and gives families a […]
The 28th International Festival of Raleigh, featuring music, dance, art and more from around the world, runs Friday to Sunday at the Raleigh Convention Center. This is a big event with lots of opportunities to learn about other cultures. The event includes Sophia’s Corner for kids with face painting, storytelling, games and other activities. Tickets […]
As you may have heard, some North Carolina congressional lawmakers have chosen to reject their paychecks during the government shutdown. But not GOP Rep. Renee Ellmers. And she offers an explanation as to why. “The thing of it is, I need my paycheck. That is the bottom line,” Ellmers told WTVD, the Raleigh ABC station […]
Durham residents and businesses waiting for the next free opportunity to recycle electronic waste (e-waste) and shred confidential documents should plan to attend the E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Event later this month. Residents and businesses may safely dispose of nearly all electronic devices with a cord and unwanted paper documents on Saturday, October 26 […]
Check out John Legend perform this song at the DPAC on October 31st with special guest Tamar Braxton. Got your tickets yet? They’re available here.
Wake County will kick-off weekly drop-in flu vaccination clinics today, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Public Health Center, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh.Flu vaccines will be available at the Public Health Center each Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to the weekly clinics, people can also schedule an appointment to […]
TV One’s long-running docu-series ‘Life After’ returns for a fifth season with back-to-back new episodes tonight at 8 p.m. ET and 8:30 p.m. The show features riveting stories from a new group of beloved celebrities who have faced turning points in their lives and careers. Tonight, singer Adina Howard — the “Freak Like Me” billboard […]
