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The Orange County Public Library (OCPL) will celebrate Halloween by hosting a variety of fun activities and events for kids, teens and adults. All events are free and the public is encouraged to participate. Countdown to Halloween Monday, October 21 OCPL Main Library 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Start the countdown to Halloween by watching […]
Come join us for a zombie dance party on Friday, October 25from 6:00-8:00 pm. This class is free and open to all ages. Certified instructors will you get you moving and grooving with two hours of dance and fitness including hip-hop, reggae, and zumba fitness! Join us in your best Halloween attire! When Oct 25, […]
Millbrook Exchange Park will host the 6th annual BOO BASH event on Friday, October 25 from 6:30-8pm. Your family is invited to the park for an evening filled with Halloween fun! BOO BASH is a free event which features carnival games, trunk-or-treating, a haunted bus, storytelling, art activities, face painting and more! Participants are encouraged […]
You may have heard about the governor’s plans to remodel the bathrooms in the private living quarters in the governor’s mansion. The price tag was a reported $230k! Well, once the word got out and the public started protesting, the governor’s spokesperson issued a statement saying that the scope of the work would now be […]
WIC benefits are back. Questions are mounting about the Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to halt the state’s WIC program, which issues food vouchers to 264,000 low-income women and children in North Carolina, according to WRAL. Congressman David Price confirmed last night that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration offered contingency funds to all […]
Durham Parks and Recreation will host a fall festival and Hallow-Eno. Children, teens, parents and/or guardians will enjoy tricks and treats in October. See the details below. Fall Festival W.D. Hill Recreation Center – 1308 Fayetteville Street Saturday, October 19 (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.) Participants will enjoy a safe night of games, music, treats […]
Drop in a regional library of Wake County Public Libraries to receive great tips from the best books on holiday cooking, entertaining, decorating, and more. Librarians will be on site for about an hour to provide one-on-one reading recommendations and/or book talks all about the upcoming holidays. Sessions are free and no registration is necessary. […]
You’ve seen her on BET’s “Comic View,” “One Mic Stand” and “Showtime at the Apollo”. CoCoa Brown’s credits also include Tyler Perry’s critically acclaimed comedy series “For Better or Worse,” appearances on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network and a national commercial spot for Progressive Insurance Company. Cocoa’s career began as an advertising associate for Ringling Bros […]
Get ready to get your laugh on until your face hurts at the Radio One Family Comedy Tour. Join comedian and host Marcus D. Wiley for a hilarious evening with CoCoa Brown, Queen Aishah and Griff this Saturday at the Duke Energy Center. J. Get your tickets right now at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone […]
The City of Raleigh loose leaf curbside collection for 2013-2014 will begin Nov.13. Collections will be made citywide once before and after the Christmas holiday. The City’s leaf collection vacuum equipment moves very quickly and requires residents to have their leaves prepared properly and placed curbside prior to the crews working in their area. Leaves […]
You’ve heard how the government shutdown has affected the WIC program–mothers and children will be unable to get the food and assistance they need after October. As a result, food banks in North Carolina are bracing for the rush of people who will be coming to them for help. Food Lion announced today that it […]
Have you been thinking about trying the new fries at Burger King? This weekend you can try them for FREE! This Saturday and Sunday — during business hours when fries are normally sold — Burger King will hand out free Satisfries to all consumers. No strings attached. No coupons. No ID cards. No questions. There is, […]
