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Redbox is celebrating its 3 billionth disc rental today only by offering free one-day movie and video-game rentals at any kiosk in the country. The 3 billionth Redbox rental was the 2013 film “The Call,” starring Halle Berry, rented in Littleton, Colo., in July. The company will offer free promotional codes on the Redbox Facebook […]
The City of Raleigh Police Department invites area residents to celebrate the 30th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6. National Night Out events will be held in neighborhoods through Raleigh. The larger community gatherings will be held in the North Hills community, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 4154 Main at North Hills Street, […]
Kindergarten registration for the 2013-2014 school year has started. Register your child for Kindergarten today! Click here for more information on Kindergarten Registration. Join us on Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Museum of Life and Science for the Countdown to Kindergarten! Click here for the Countdown to Kindergarten flyer. We look forward to seeing […]
Parents of pre-school children and adults who work with young children are invited to four free literacy summits this fall to learn more about the importance of pre-school literacy. The sessions, held in four Wake County locations on Saturdays, will offer practical advice on how simple games, play, and even everyday conversations can improve pre-school […]
Musicians from the North Carolina Symphony will offer live performances and the Symphony’s Instrument Zoo for young children in the six regional library locations. This music education program is designed for preschool children and their families and is sponsored by the “Grow Up Great” initiative from PNC Bank. The program is free, but registration is […]
Wake County Public Libraries, in collaboration with Kaplan Test Prep, will be offering free practice sessions in August for the SAT and the ACT. The sessions involve taking a practice test and then covering results and strategies for improvement at the “give back” review a few weeks later. The “give back” session also provides information […]
On Saturday, August 3, poets are invited showcase their talent at the Poetry Open Mic Night sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation. The event will be held at from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at W.D. Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville Street). All poets are welcome to participate but must arrive no later than 3 […]
The Orange County Emergency Services Department is announcing the Flood Assistance Center is closed. Residents who were impacted by the flood on June 30, 2013, can continue to request financial assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA) until Friday, September 13. Those who are not eligible for SBA assistance, will receive a follow up from […]
Wake County Public Libraries will hold summer reading programs for children, teens and adults. The Read To Me Club will teach children five reading techniques. The Dig into Reading Club is for school-aged children featuring weekly activities at the library. Teens can participate in the Beneath the Surface Club, featuring reading incentives. The adult club, […]
Do you need help using job search websites, or with online job applications? Visit the Southeast Regional Library, located at 908 Seventh Ave. Garner, NC in the computer lab Monday, July 29, 2013 from 9 A.M.-12P.M. Participants receive assistance in choosing websites, developing online job search criteria, applying for jobs on websites and uploading resumes. […]
Trained Wake County Human Services staff will be offering child car seat safety checks in the parking lots of two regional libraries. The safety checks are offered on a first-come, first served basis. Date Library Phone number Thursday, August 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Southeast Regional Library 919-662-2250 Monday, August 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m. West Regional Library 919-463-8500 […]
The City of Raleigh Park, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department will be hosting an NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Tuesday, August 27 at Laurel Hills Community Center. Registration will start at 5:30pm that evening. The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing, and kicking with […]
