Maybe you already give back year-round, or maybe practicing thankfulness this holiday season has got you in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Raleigh to give your time to.
Whether you’re a mental health advocate, a Raleighite to your core, or a holiday enthusiast, there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 30+ organizations to show a little love to this holiday season.
Raleighites can join Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum | Photo via City of Raleigh Museum
🦃 If the holidays are your favorite time of the year
🌳 If you live + breathe Raleigh
💚 If you’re an advocate for mental health awareness
♿ If you want to help disabled community members
Get a head start on your philanthropy + share this story with someone who can lend a hand.
The more, the merrier!
Today
- Secondhand Serenade | Mon., Nov. 22 | 9 p.m. | Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave., Durham | $20 | Grab your fellow music lovers + listen to this American rock band at Motorco Music Hall.
- Duke vs The Citadel | Mon., Nov. 22 | 9 p.m. | Cameron Indoor Stadium | $117+ | Watch the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team play against The Citadel at a home game.
Tuesday
- In Conversation with Sara Grunder Ruiz | Tues., Nov. 23 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join author Sara Grunder Ruiz + learn about her latest novel, “Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships.”
- The Hourglass Kids | Tues., Nov. 23 | 8 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall + Record Shop | $8+ | Jam out with NC locals, The Hourglass Kids, along with the Plastic Flamingos, North by North, and the Old Cartoons.
Wednesday
- NC State Volleyball | Wed., Nov. 24 | 3 p.m. | Reynolds Coliseum | $7 | Watch the Wolfpack volleyball team compete for the win against Syracuse.
- 1 Million Cups RTP | Wed., Nov. 24 | 9-10 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn + connect with other entrepreneurs in the area.
- Drinksgiving | Wed., Nov. 24 | 3 p.m. | The Mason Jar Lager Co., 341 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina | Free | Come along to this annual event featuring live music from Ashley Robinson, food from Walking Crab food truck, and the release of the Froth Winter Lager with Cultivate Coffee and Vanilla.
Plan Ahead
- Nutcracker with a Twist | Sat., Dec. 4 | 2-4 p.m.| Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $10-$20 | Presented by DanceArt Studio, this version is a fun spin on the classical ballet that celebrates traditional ballet while incorporating all styles of dance. 🩰Ⓟ
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Dr. Douglas Lucas and Dr. Russell Van Meale of Optimal Human Health | Photos provided
Let’s talk hormones. Did you just get uncomfortable? Maybe you don’t talk (or even think) about your hormones very often, but understanding them — like with most things — is the first step to managing them. And the more we understand our bodies, the better we can treat them, right?
That’s what the team at Optimal Human Health (OHH) believes, and they take it a step further: The new, virtual practice delves into each patient’s genetic makeup to better understand their health and unique needs. Using DNA, labs, and coaching, they can help patients not just by replacing hormones, but to optimize their lives around them via lifestyle, nutrition, targeted supplementation, and medication prescription if needed.
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The physician-led team will also review a patient’s medications — they can prescribe as needed, but can also help patients wean off medications and reduce unnecessary supplements.
OHH takes a big picture approach, which can make a big difference. Curious about what the OHH team could offer you? Set up a free, 15-minute consultation with Dr. Doug or Dr. Russell.*
Weather
- 55º | Scattered showers | 60% chance of rain
Travel
- Parking prices at RDU have returned to pre-pandemic rates, effective last Friday, in anticipation of a busy holiday season. Premier parking is $22 a day, Central is $15 a day, and Economy is $10 a day. Pro tip: For discounted fees + to ensure a spot, book online 24 hours in advance. (ABC 11)
Biz
- Raleigh-based real estate firm Edgewater Ventures has purchased 90 acres of land near the I-95 and I-40 intersection in Johnston County. The intended use of the site remains unannounced, with Edgewater still evaluating its development potential. (Triangle Business Journal)
Closing
- Certain City of Raleigh athletic fields will be closed for the winter starting Thurs., Dec. 6 to preserve fields’ long-term playability. Fields, including Field 1 at Pullen Park + the ball fields at John Chavis Memorial Park, will reopen Feb. 14 for spring.
Sports
- Cam Newton’s return to the Carolina Panthers has spiked ticket prices. Door prices for Panthers games have increased from $80 to $174, with a spike in demand correlating with the announcement of Newton’s return — 40% of all orders were placed just after the news broke. (The News & Observer)
State
- The $158 million Carolina Connector transportation facility opened last week in Edgecombe County. Designed to transfer 110,000 shipping containers a year, the facility’s opening is particularly timely to help solve supply chain delays, with Gov. Roy Cooper believing CCX could create 1,500 jobs in related industries. (CBS 17)
Theater
- It’s time to swap your fall boots for glass slippers, because Cinderella is back at Raleigh Little Theatre from Fri., Dec. 3-Sun., Dec. 19. This will be the show’s 37th annual production after taking last year off due to the pandemic. Bonus: Opening night tickets benefit WRAL’s Coats for Children.
Eat
- Five Star Restaurant is expanding to Durham. The modern Chinese restaurant, a Raleigh staple for more than 21 years, will open in the American Tobacco Campus in the spring at the former Cuban Revolution location. Durham, get ready for drunken noodles + crab rangoons that will blow your socks off. (Triangle Business Journal)
- Our humble, Southern opinion: Sweet potato casserole deserves a place on every Thanksgiving menu. Here’s an easy recipe to bookmark for later. Ⓟ
Ranked
- Morrisville has been named the best place to live in North Carolina. Stacker’s recent rankings looked at factors like cost of living + top public and private schools in the area, with Cary ranked second, Apex ranked fourth, and Chapel Hill + Carrboro ranked fifth and sixth, respectively.
Award
- Several Raleigh leaders were recognized in Triangle Business Journal’s 2021 Corporate Philanthropy Awards. Read the interviews with Michelle Zechmann of Haven House Services, Lonnie C. Poole Jr. of the Lonnie & Carol Poole Family Foundation, Philip Freeman of Murphy's Naturals + other Raleigh leaders about bettering the lives of Triangle community members.
Asked
- This week, we’ve got Thanksgiving, Black Friday + one of our favorite holidays to celebrate in Raleigh — Small Business Saturday. What beloved Raleigh business has a deal you’ll be shopping for this Sat., Nov. 26? Let us know — we want to share the local love and do a little retail therapy ourselves. 🛍️
Pandas, peacocks + dragons, oh my — the annual NC Chinese Lantern Festival is officially open in Cary and is glowier, twinklier, and more radiant than ever.
Running through Jan. 9, 2022, the festival features nightly performances, special early-open Golden Hour tickets, and VIP Tours (Very Important Panda). Buy tickets in advance for flexible any-night passes or date-specific entry, and enjoy this once-a-year local light show.
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