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April 19 2024
Activate Good is honoring those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, with acts of service for the community through the nonprofit’s September Month of Service.
The local organization is inviting Triangle residents to participate through in-person + remote volunteer opportunities during the month of September. The volunteer opportunity list currently has 250+ project shifts available. Some projects have a set day and time, while other opportunities allow volunteers to participate based on their schedule.
"Last year, we saw a light shine on some of the biggest needs in our community,” Amber Smith, executive director of Activate Good, said in a press release. “People stepped up to help their neighbors + volunteered in communities across the Triangle. But we know the need is not over yet.”
Volunteers prepping the "Do Good" mural | Photo via Activate Good
This year’s signature September Month of Service project is the Community Mural Project. Volunteers are helping paint a mural at 19 E. Martin St. in Downtown Raleigh with guidance and touch-ups by professional artists. Individuals are invited to watch the creation of the “Do Good” mural on Sept. 10-11 + the mural reveal on Sun., Sept. 12.
Activate Good will also be sharing a video on Sat., Sept. 11 that features community members speaking on how they plan to contribute to positive change in the future. You can watch the video via Facebook.
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Today
- Hopscotch Day Parties | Thurs., Sept. 9-Sat., Sept. 11 | Times vary | Transfer Co. Food Hall | Free | Enjoy live music, good food + celebrate the community with friends. 🎶
- Movies in the Garden | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Louise “Scottie” Stephenson Amphitheatre | $1+ | Grab some popcorn + a blanket and head out to Raleigh Little Theatre for an outdoor screening of Dreamgirls. 🎥
Friday
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The Best of North Hills | Fri., Sept. 10 | 5–9 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St. | $10 | The Best of North Hills has returned with their comeback series featuring a No Doubt + Prince tribute. 🎶
- Blood Drive | Fri., Sept. 10 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Durham Performing Arts Center | Donation | Help the community by donating blood at the Blood Connection Mobile Drive.
Sunday
- Lord Huron | Sun., Sept 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $25+ | Kick back and enjoy hits from the indie rock band, Lord Huron. 🎤
- Moore Square Market | Sun., Sept. 12 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Moore Square | Free | You can find farm-fresh produce, baked goods, art, live music + handmade items at the market every Sunday. 🛍️
Monday
- BugFest: Plan Bee! | Mon., Sept. 13-Thurs., Sept 16 | Times vary | Virtual | Free | The NC Museum of Natural Sciences is hosting a virtual BugFest this year with numerous online activities. 🐛
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Weather
- 77º | Thunderstorms | 90% chance of rain
Coming Soon
- Mixed-use development Smoky Hollow has announced 3 new tenants — Dose Yoga + Smoothies, J.Lights, and Madre. The retailers will bring Raleigh’s first hot yoga studio and smoothie bar concept, a coffee and sandwich shop, and a small plates and wine spot. More details on the district coming soon.
Show
- The NC State Fair is hosting 105 concerts over 11 days during its Homegrown Music Fest. The music festival will showcase an array of genres + take place, Oct. 14-Oct. 24. To hear some tunes, buy a fair ticket and head to either the Waterfall Stage or Heritage Circle for a show. Check out the full lineup here. 🎶
- The lineup + performance schedule has been announced for IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC — the festival happening at Red Hat Amphitheater + stages in Downtown Oct. 1-2. Grab tickets now + kick off the show with the Tray Wellington Band at 4 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 1.
Community
- Wake County Public Libraries is holding a book drive from Sept. 13-Oct. 22. Individuals can bring new or gently used children’s books to any of the participating locations. Librarians will sort donations for easy distribution through WAKE Up and Read. 📚
Drink
- Iris Coffee Lab’s first birthday is on Sun., Sept. 12. The local spot serves up coffee, tea, sandwiches + Tepuy donuts. Iris is hosting a birthday bash this Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in celebration of the special occasion. More details to come. 🥳
Dish
- NC pitmaster Ed Mitchell's plans for a new barbecue spot off of Wake Forest Road have been stalled. The restaurant, named The Preserve, is still coming to the former Carolina Ale House space, just at a later date due to uncertainties from the COVID-19 pandemic. (The News & Observer)
Featured
- The Fiction Kitchen was featured alongside various plant-based restaurants in The Washington Post's recent article on vegan barbecue. Fiction Kitchen says it was the first fully vegetarian restaurant in Raleigh + became 100% vegan last year. Read the story here. 🥦
Holiday
- The 77th ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade presented by Shop Local Raleigh will take place on Sat., Nov. 20 in Downtown. The parade is 1 mile long + will feature 115 entries — including bands, themed floats, and super-sized balloons. Watch in person at 9:40 a.m. or on ABC11 at 9:30 a.m.
Asked
- Know of a local restaurant serving gluten-free dishes? We’re compiling a list of gluten-free restaurants in Raleigh + are asking for reader recommendations. Send your suggestions here and they may be included in an upcoming newsletter. 🍽
Edu
- Western Carolina University now offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program that will prepare nurses as family nurse practitioners. Applications are currently being accepted for the program with the first cohort set to begin in May 2022. 🩺 Ⓟ
Inkvictus Studios, a cosmetic tattooing studio, has moved to a new location at 13220 Strickland Rd. (in Leesville Towne Centre). The space will offer lash, brow, eye + lip services by local artists Natascha Hanner and Kat Kenny.
Want to check out the new space for yourself? Inkvictus Studios is hosting a grand opening celebration Sat., Sept. 25 from 12-3 p.m.
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