Community Calendar
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010 | ||
| TCAR CIE Demo RTP 8:00am - 10:00am (Conventions/Seminars) Location: Center for Community Leadership Join us for breakfast and a demo of TCAR's new Commercial Information Exchange Research Platform, Tacquire! Have a chance to win a $100 gift card by just showing up Additional Information | ||
| Decision-Making with Gnumeric (Educational) Location: Online Gnumeric (pronounced "Numeric") is a FREE spreadsheet that can be used for scientific decision-making to apply to a wide variety of scenarios like how much mortgage can I afford or should I lease or buy a car? Because this course consists of 10 diverse modules, a student can design his/her own course by choosing any 5 modules or take all ten. It’s an online course: 5 modules (10 hours) 9/1-9/17/10; 10 Modules (20 hours) 9/1-9/30/10. Call 336-334-7607 or email: ceprodev@ncat.edu. Additional Information | ||
Thursday, September 02, 2010 | ||
| TCAR CIE Demo RTP 8:00am - 10:00am (Conventions/Seminars) Location: Cambria Suites, 300 Airgate Dr., Morrisville, NC 27560 Join us for breakfast and a demo of TCAR's new Commercial Information Exchange Research Platform, Tacquire! Have a chance to win a $100 gift card by just showing up Additional Information | ||
| Cary Kennel Club Dog Show 8am - 6pm (Sports) Location: Jim Graham Building State Fairgrounds The Cary Kennel Club will have its 4th dog show on September 2, 2010 in the Jim Graham Building at the Fairgrounds. The public is invited to see spectacular dogs from around the country compete for BEST IN SHOW! Come and see dogs of all breeds compete in obedience and rally competition. Watch the dogs earn “legs” and titles. Additional Information | ||
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 | ||
| Goldsboro Fire Department at the Wayne County Museum 6:30p.m. (Holiday Events) Location: Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina Members of the Goldsboro Fire Department will talk to us on the changes in Fire Fighting Equipment over the years. This evening we will be able to see the 1919 Fire Truck, the Mary Alice, along with one of the newest trucks. September 7 at 6:30 pm Additional Information | ||
Thursday, September 09, 2010 | ||
| Chef's Challenge for Meals on Wheels of Wake County 5:00-7:00 PM (Charity) Location: Garner TV & Appliance, North Raleigh location off of Capital Blvd. in Plantation Point Shopping Center Come out for a live and local cook-off style competition on Thursday, September 9th. Meals on Wheels is hosting a Chef's Challenge benefiting it's Wake County chapter. This event will be held from 5-7PM at Garner TV & Appliance, located at the North Raleigh location. Guests will provide a "cover charge/donation" of $20 which will include hors d'oeuvres, 2 drink tickets, and a raffle ticket for prizes. Three celebrity judges will vote on the dishes to decide which local chef has the best recipe. There will be a live auction and raffle all benefiting Wake County Meals on Wheels. Additional Information | ||
Friday, September 10, 2010 | ||
| St. James UMC 2nd Annual BBQ 11:00 AM--7:00 PM (BBQ Fundraiser) Location: 3808 St. James Church Rd., Raleigh NC 27604 Eat In Or Take Out Lunch Delivered for 5 or more WHEN: Friday, September 10, 2010, 11:00 AM Thru 7:00 PM WHERE: St. James United Methodist Church, 3808 St. James Church Rd. Raleigh, NC 27604--Off New Hope Rd. North WHAT: Pork BBQ, Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Hush Puppies, Brownies, and Tea--if eating in COST: $7.50 Per Plate Pre-Orders are encouraged. Please call the Church Office at 876-5796 before 1:00 PM Monday through Thursdays, and all day on the day of the BBQ. Additional Information | ||
Saturday, September 11, 2010 | ||
| Fuquay-Varina Garden Sponsored by Fuquay-Varina Garden Club 10 am - 5 pm (Gardening) Location: Fuquay-Varina Area Gardens Meander among lush eclectic plantings in a collector's garden; enjoy traditional charms of a Southern cottage garden. Something for everyone at eleven gardens on this year's tour! Tickets $12 in advance at The Garden Hut or phone 919-744-4274. $15 at the gardens, also purchase raffle tickets for chance to win one of two limited edition prints valued over $300 ea. Closing reception @ The Garden Hut, Sun, 5:15 pm. Refreshments, door prizes, guest speaker: Carol Stein, Master Gardener, writer/artist. We're on Facebook! Additional Information | ||
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 | ||
| Chip in for the Red Cross 7:00 A.M. (8:00 A.M. Shot Gun Start) (Fundraiser for Triangle Area American Red Cross) Location: Lonnie Poole Golf Course Come out and support the Triangle Area Chapter Red Cross at its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament. $125/person $500/team. Game is Texas Scramble. Mulligan Games and Prizes! Proceeds go to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Additional Information | ||
Friday, September 17, 2010 | ||
| Garner Friday Family Flicks and Camping 8pm (Movies) Location: Lake Benson Park, Garner Join us on Friday, September 17th at 8pm for "The Blind Side" PG-13 shown under the stars at Lake Benson Park. This family-friendly movie is FREE! Also on this night we will be having family camping at Lake Benson Park. Camp site set-up begins at 5:30pm. Cost is $10 for resident families and $13 for non-resident families. Contact Stephanie Shaffer at 661-6892 for information about camping. Refreshments will be sold during the movie. Additional Information | ||
Saturday, September 18, 2010 | ||
| Battle of the Baked Goods 11am-1pm (Baking Contest) Location: Mordecai Historic Park Cake and Cookie categories for both youth and adult. Prizes for first and second place in all categories. First prize winners will receive a baking gift baskets. Go to www.raleighnc.gov/mordecai for entry forms. Not a baker? Come out and be a sampler! All entries will be available for tasting to the general public from 12-1pm. Free to enter and Free to sample. Additional Information | ||
| Once - Pearl Jam Tribute Concert 7:30 (Benefit Concert) Location: Southern Village Outdoor Ampitheatre (Chapel Hill) All afternoon event including: 5k Food/Beverages Family entertainment Early evening concert raising money for families strugging with extreme health issues. Buy tixs online or at the door. Additional Information | ||
| Ride Without Limits North Carolina Sept. 18th-19th (Charity) Location: Starts at Camp Kanata near Wake Forest, NC The Ride Without Limits bike tour is the ultimate road trip that allows cyclists to choose from three route options each day (38, 64, 100 miles). Each cyclist is asked to raise $250 for United Cerebral Palsy. Register for the Ride Without Limits and help children and adults living with disabilities live a life without limits. On September 18th-19th, cyclists will enjoy a beautiful route from the saddle of a bike, in the company of friends, old and new. After an invigorating day's ride, you'll relax in the comfort of our campsite. For more info,visit ridewithoutlimits.org Additional Information | ||
| The Miracle League Ride 9 AM Registration (Charity) Location: Start: Ray Price Harley-Davidson Don't miss the opportunity to help out the Miracle League of Raleigh. The Miracle League is a baseball league that gives all handicapped children the chance to play baseball regardless of their disabilities. All benefits from the ride go directly toward helping the Miracle League of Raleigh purchase uniforms, equipment, and fields. There are many ways to get involved. Come out and participate in the ride that begins at Ray Price Harley and ends at BoneDaddy's. There will be live music along with raffles and door prizes. For more information on sponsorship or donations visit their website. Additional Information | ||
| Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Community) Location: 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh NC The Raleigh Neighborhood Exchangebrings together residents from across the city to discuss and learn about how to improve neighborhoods. Registration fee of $10 includes continental breakfast and lunch. Register by Sept. 8. To register, call 996-6100 or download a registration form at http://raleighnc.gov/neighbors/content/CommServices/Articles/RaleighNeighborhoodExc.html. The Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange is sponsored by the City of Raleigh Community Services Department. Additional Information | ||
| St. Eugene International Food and Music Festival 11AM to 7PM (Festivals) Location: J. Ashley Wall Town Square, Wendell, NC Our 8th annual event features a great variety of cuisine from around the world with games, cultural dancing and a wide variety of live music. Raffle prizes include flat screen HDTV with Surround Sound System, Laptop Computer and $250 Food Lion Gift Card. Free Admission Additional Information | ||
Sunday, September 19, 2010 | ||
| Joel Lane Museum House Presents Lizzie Lane’s Colonial Tea 3:00 PM-5:00 PM (Community) Location: 728 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC Lizzie Lane was Colonel Joel Lane’s (the founding father of Raleigh) seventh child. In the gardens at the Joel Lane House, mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and granddaughters will learn the etiquette of taking tea/cakes in colonial times. As they sip tea and eat 18th-century style, attendees will learn the history of tea. After tea, the girls can play games like graces, dance the Virginia Reel, and make a rag doll. For tickets, call 919-833-3431. Admission:$30/adults and $20/children 12 and under; members of the Joel Lane Historical Society get a discount. Minimum age is 5 years old. Additional Information | ||
| The Magnificent Mile-fifth annual race 12:30p.m.-3:30p.m. (Race) Location: Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern Proceeds from the event go to fund research grants awarded by the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation. In the event’s first four years, more than $150,000 has been raised, with nearly 2,300 people participating in the race. Additional Information | ||
Monday, September 20, 2010 | ||
| Comfort Zone Camp for Kids Charity Gold Classic (Charity) Location: Briar Creek Country Club New York Life is proud to sponsor the Comfort Zone Camp for Kids Charity Gold Classic at Brier Creek Country Club. Comfort Zone Camp is a camp for children who have lost a sibling or parent. Visit czcgolf.org or call 919-609-8222 for more information. Additional Information | ||
Thursday, September 23, 2010 | ||
| "Core Connection" Business EXPO 2010 11:00 am - 6:00 pm (Business Expo) Location: Fuquay-Varina Community Center The “Core Connection” Business Expo sponsored by the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce on September 23rd is still taking applications for booths. There are over 50 booths still available, and businesses do not have to be Chamber members to participate. Seven FREE small business workshops will be held during the event. Join the hottest business networking event on the hub of the Fort Bragg expansion project! Opportunities exist for all types of businesses! Check the website for details. Additional Information | ||
| Kidz Stuff Consignment Sale - Hayes Barton Baptist Church 7-8:30pm (Consignment Sale) Location: Hayes Barton Baptist Church Great bargains on gently used kids' clothing, toys, maternity, furniture & more! From strollers to jumpers, bikes to wipes warmers-if a child can wear it or use it, we have it! Consign, volunteer, or donate & shop 1st- 5:30-7pm; Open to public 7-8:30pm. Additional Information | ||
| Joel Lane Museum House Lecture 7:00PM (lecture) Location: 728 W Hargett Street, Raleigh NC We announce a lecture on "North Carolina's Role in the American Revolution" by James T. Cheatham in the Visitors Center at 160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Admission will be $15 for the general public and $10 for members of the Joel Lane Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, and advanced payment is required. Call 919-833-3431 with your payment, or mail a check to P O Box 10884, Raleigh NC 27605. Be sure to include the names of all in your party; nametags will serve as tickets. Tickets are non-refundable unless we must cancel the event. Additional Information | ||
Friday, September 24, 2010 | ||
| Kidz Stuff Consignment Sale - Hayes Barton Baptist Church 9am - 5pm (Consignment Sale) Location: Hayes Barton Baptist Church Great bargains on gently used kids' clothing, toys, maternity, furniture, baby equip & more. From strollers to jumpers, bikes to wipes warmers-if a child can wear it or use it, we'll have it! Help a cause of faith - proceeds benefit children's ministries. Additional Information | ||
Saturday, September 25, 2010 | ||
| Taste of Fuquay-Varina 2010 Noon - 5:00 PM (Community) Location: 405 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Taste cakes from some of the finest bakers in Southern Wake County as they compete in five "taste" cake categories and view decorated cakes along Broad Street. This year's theme is Mascot Mania so bring the kids out to see some of our area STARS. If you like chicken wings, help us decide who has the "Best Chicken Wings" in Southern Wake. Local restaurants will compete for the coveted title. Family fun at it's finest... Additional Information | ||
| Kidz Stuff Consignment Sale - Hayes Barton Baptist Church 8am - 12noon (Consignment Sale) Location: Hayes Barton Baptist Church Half price sale on marked items! Great bargains on gently used kids' clothing, toys, maternity, furniture & more! From strollers to jumpers, bikes to wipes warmers-if a child can wear it or use it, we have it! Proceeds benefit children's ministries. Additional Information | ||
| Harvest Festival at Orange United Methodist Church - Chapel Hill 7:00am-2:00pm (Festivals) Location: Orange United Methodist Church Come to Harvest Festival at Orange United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill on Saturday, September 25! At 7:00am, join us for Chapel Hill's largest Yard sale and a home-cooked country breakfast. Throughout the day, we'll have kids games and inflatables, a Craft Fair, a Sweet Shoppe, and a silent and live auction! All proceeds benefit local and international mission programs. Visit connect2orange.org for more information! 1220 MLK Jr Blvd. At the intersection of Homestead Rd. and MLK. Additional Information | ||
| AWARE For All - Clinical Research Education Day (Health and Safety) Location: North Carolina Central University, H.M. Michaux School of Education, 712 Cecil Street, Durham This is a FREE one-day public education workshop about the clinical research process to help attendees decide if participating in a clinical study is right for them. Doctors from Duke and UNC will explain the clinical research process, and will be available to answer questions. The event also includes free lunch; free screenings for HIV, Blood Glucose, Body Mass Index, Bone Density; and an informational handbook to take home. Stay the day and win a prize! For more information or to register, call toll free 1-877-633-4367. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE by helping to advance medicine. Additional Information | ||
| Vaiden Whitley High School Reunion Class of 69,70 and 71 7:00 pm (High School Reunion) Location: Hilton North Raleigh Vaiden Whitley Class Reunion for Class of 69, 70 and 71. Cocktails start at 7:00 followed by dinner and dancing. Contact Charles Mitchell for details 919-427-6881 OR email at cwmllc1952@yahoo.com Additional Information | ||
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 | ||
| Donald Underwood Thompson Trio at the Wayne County Museum 7:00p.m. (Musical Performances) Location: Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina Donald Underwood Thompson Trio will play for your listening pleasure September 28 at 7:00p.m. Additional Information | ||
Thursday, September 30, 2010 | ||
| Haunted Mordecai 5-10pm (Halloween) Location: Mordecai Historic Park Haunted Trolley Tours: Oct 23, 29, & 30 in the evening. $10. Lantern Tours of the Mordecai House: Oct 30th 5-10pm. $5 Haunted Mordecai Free Festival: Enjoy Halloween themed fun including a kids' costume contest at 6pm and presentation by paranormal investigators NSPIR. Free Additional Information | ||
