____________ Update: On April 18, 2019, the Writers’ Guild announced that the upcoming Day Retreat is canceled. Refunds are being issued to those who had already registered. _____________ Below is the event information, originally published […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
The city of Rocky Mount’s annual Juneteenth Community Empowerment Festival will be held Friday, May 31, 2019, 5-10pm and Saturday, June 1, 2019, 11:30am-8pm, at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. For a […]
ArtsPower National Touring Theatre will offer two performances of “Your Alien” on Friday, April 26, 2019, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Geared for audiences ages 12 […]
A Coast Guard helicopter aircrew performed the first landing at one of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital’s new helicopter landing pads on April 10, 2019. The Norfolk, Virginia hospital recently built two new rooftop helicopter landing […]
Ever since studying the diversity and beauty of the Swannanoa Mountains during a study of the state’s significant natural areas way back in 1986, Karin Heiman has wanted to protect its natural habitats. Recently, she […]
Oberlin’s Anomaly Sci Fi Novel Unmasks Alien Intervention Did you ever wonder if our human ancestors came down from the trees, crawled out the caves, and created civilization all on their own? Or did they […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The “Grand Opening and First Annual Open House” for Garden Treasures will open in Wendell, North Carolina, with a day of art and flowers on Saturday, April 20, 2019, 9am-5pm, at […]
This event has been cancelled. It will not take place on April 13, 2019. Residents will have a few special hours to spend with their beloved dogs during the ninth annual Paws in the Park […]
NASA Invites You to #PictureEarth for Earth Day By Steve Cole (NASA HQ) and Esprit Smith (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) Our magnificent planet is always ready for its close-up. On Earth Day, April 22, 2019, NASA wants […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting “to review and approve research pilot program applications.” The conference call may be joined Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 2pm. Access the conference call at go.ncsu.edu/industrialhemp or […]
The Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina and Simple Recycling are partnering to offer a new program that will allow Town sanitation customers to recycle clothing, shoes, and various accessories. In the coming days, Town […]
A black hole and its shadow have been captured in an image for the first time, a historic feat by an international network of radio telescopes called the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT). EHT is an […]
Paws for Life NC, based in Youngsville, North Carolina, has received a $1,500 Petfinder “Nestle Purina New Year, New Home Pet Adoption Grant” from the Petfinder Foundation. The grant funding will enable Paws for Life […]
Spring is in the air and it’s time for farm-fresh produce and locally made goodies. Get ready for the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market “Opening Day” on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The market will open at 9am and […]
With spring in full bloom on the first Sunday in May, the JC Raulston Arboretum Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction returns to North Carolina State University. Rain or shine, white tent festivities will be […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, local businesses, and organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Events listed below may take place in the five-county […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor UPDATE: Paws in the Park has been canceled due to weather. This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond […]
Activity books are a great way to encourage reading and learning. BigFoot activity books are especially beloved by parents, as they are at once educational and fun. The latest BigFoot activity book, released just this […]
The 2019 Franklin County Arts Council’s 3rd Friday with the Artist series kicks off on April 12, 2019, 6-8pm, with local artist Diana Johnson at the Gallery On Main located at 118-B North Main Street, […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor It’s time for the Easter story and egg hunting for kids. Hunts planned for the five-county area (and beyond) are included below. Where available, a link has been provided to […]
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF) is pleased to announce that the first foal of 2019 was born on March 31, 2019. Officials have yet to determine the sex of the foal, but are pleased […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]
Upcoming events in the Town of Wendell, North Carolina include Spring activities, the annual arts walk, an egg hunt, and more. For more information, visit www.townofwendell.com or follow the town Facebook page for updates. Tree Identification […]
The Coast Guard rescued seven people and a dog stranded on a sandbar after a their boat capsized in the Chilkat River near Haines, Alaska, on Saturday, March 31, 2019. An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew […]
Grab lunch or dinner at Knightdale Station Park on the third-Thursday of each month and get a bit of fresh air, even network with others stopping for a bite to eat. Food Truck Thursday events […]
April signals the start of strawberry season in North Carolina, and local growers are expecting a very good crop that should last through Memorial Day. “There should be plenty of berries this year despite a […]
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