The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is hosting free, monthly outdoor movies at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The next Family Movie Nights at Joyner […]
Franklin County Arts Council is hosting its annual Quilt Show during the August 3rd Friday with the Artist event. The Quilt Show is not just for quilters; it’s also for people who enjoy the fiber […]
This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry […]
By Donna Campbell Smith The deadline for the Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers’ Guild fifth-annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest is August 15, 2019. The contest is open to writers of any age and location for […]
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre and SING-WF are partnering to host a special Memory Café on Sunday, July 28, 2019, 2-4pm, entitled “Renewing Memories Through Movies.” As part of the 2019 Understanding Dementia Series, the […]
New Hanover County, North Carolina has implemented a new paid parental leave policy for eligible county employees. The new policy began on July 1, 2019 and provides up to six weeks of paid leave during […]
Friday Night on White returns to downtown Wake Forest this Friday, July 12, 2019, 6-9pm, with The Soul Psychedelique. The free outdoor concert will take place along South White Street in historic downtown Wake Forest, […]
The featured artist for the next 3rd Friday with The Artist is Billy Farmer. The 3rd Friday with The Artist will be held at the Franklin County Arts Council’s Gallery on Main, located at 118-B […]
The Community and Business Development Department is offering three housing incentives beginning in July. Assistance and application pick-up is available at the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building, 331 S Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. […]
This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry […]
Check out the options to celebrate Independence Day around Eastern North Carolina. While most events are on the 4th of July, a few are on other dates as noted. Clayton July 4th Celebration Thursday, […]
Upcoming programs for all ages will be held at this Knightdale, North Carolina library. Items listed below provided by the library. Unless otherwise noted, events take place at East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Court, […]
HALF OFF Cat and Kitten Adoption Fees As the Fourth of July nears, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County has reached maximum capacity for cats and kittens. To encourage […]
The Max G. Selma Historical Museum will present a tribute to the late Gloria Vnderbilt as part of its “Sweet Tea and Spicy Talk” event series, with the tribute planned for Wednesday, July 10, 2019. […]
Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of programs for all ages at the Main Library and Branches in July 2019. Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances […]
The Rocky Mount, North Carolina Public Works Department will move its scheduled July compost giveaway to the second week of the month in observance of the July 4th holiday. The compost giveaway will be held […]
This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry […]
Celebrity Chef Rome Leaves a Lasting Impression on Guests at First Father’s Day Brunch The first Father’s Day Jazz Brunch held at Rocky Mount Event Center went above and beyond the expectations of the community […]
This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry […]
On Friday, US Army Private First Class William “Hoover” Jones will lie in honor at the North Carolina State Capitol. On Friday, June 21, 2019, at 10am, Governor Cooper will lay a wreath in his […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Upcoming outdoor free concerts provided by area venues or town/city parks and recreation departments. Downtown Live! (Imperial Centre / Rocky Mount) Spend your Spring and Summer Thursday nights listening and […]
Oh, no, you’ve missed the first Popsicles and Stories in the Park, but there are more upcoming chances to participate. This reading-oriented event for children of all ages will be held every-other Tuesday at parks […]
SPCA and Care First Animal Hospital Offer Free and Name-Your-Price Microchips for Pets in Wake and Surrounding Counties In preparation for Hurricane Season, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Updated due to Downtown Live! and Knightdale movie cancellations. This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally […]
Hosted by First United Methodist church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, the best-selling author of Love Does and Everybody Always, Bob Goff is coming to the Rocky Mount Event Center for a special fundraising event. […]
Celebrity Chef Rome heats up kitchen for first Father’s Day Jazz Brunch at Downtown Event Center Rocky Mount Event Center has been known to host various sports and social events for other organizations. This upcoming […]
By Donna Campbell Smith The Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers’ Guild is sponsoring its fifth annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest. It is open to writers of any age and location for previously unpublished (this includes […]
Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances the minds of all ages with programs, lectures, classes, and entertainment. Upcoming programs, along with 2019 summer reading information, may be found […]
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