Summer has officially started, and it's a great time to get some outdoor maintenance done. It’s also not too late to get plants down in the garden and make other yard and home improvements. 1. Plant annuals, herbs and summer vegetables Now is a great time to plant annuals and vegetables like leafy greens, summer … Continue reading Summer Home Upkeep Tips
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May Activities in the Triangle Area
Meet in the Street Where: Downtown Wake Forest When: Saturday, May 4, 10 am – 4 pm Wake Forest’s premier arts and crafts, music and food festival will feature over 100 artisan booths, live music, dozens of food trucks and activities for the kids. Art in the Garden Sculpture Exhibition Where: Garden Art Gallery, 1902 … Continue reading May Activities in the Triangle Area
Parks Around the Triangle
Spring is here and it's wonderful out! Our area is known for is an abundance of green space, including parks, greenways and natural areas. Several new projects are in the works and many existing parks are constantly being upgraded. I've listed some of our favorites below but it is by no means an exhaustive list. … Continue reading Parks Around the Triangle
April Activities in the Triangle Area
Peak City Pig Fest Where: Downtown Apex When: Friday, Saturday, April 12, 13 Food, fun, beer and more. The two-day event will give you the opportunity to try some of the best BBQ out there. Visit the cook team areas, enjoy live music, watch pig races, and take your kids to the Kids’ Area. ‘Cuegrass … Continue reading April Activities in the Triangle Area
Spring Home Upkeep Tips
Spring is here! Spring officially start today, March 19. It's a great time to be outside and pre your home for the coming year. enjoy the natural world as it returns to life. Here are some important and relatively easy things you can do to keep your home and yard in great condition. 1. As … Continue reading Spring Home Upkeep Tips
March Activities in the Triangle Area
Cosmic Rays Film Festival Where: Chelsea Theater, Chapel Hill When: Friday – Sunday, March 1 – 3 The festival “presents several programs of short films made by filmmakers from North Carolina and around the world that are formally inventive; speak with a personal voice; and are inspired by the possibilities of film as art.” Hayti … Continue reading March Activities in the Triangle Area
Breweries around the Triangle
According to a 2022 report by the Beer Institute and National Beer Wholesalers Association, the beer industry has a $12.8 billion economic impact in North Carolina, generates $1.8 billion in tax revenue, and employees more than 75,000 people in a range of roles. The Triangle has become a craft brewing hub of its own. We … Continue reading Breweries around the Triangle
February Activities in the Triangle Area
Krispy Kreme Challenge Where: NC State Memorial Belltower to Krispy Kreme on Peace Street When: Saturday, Feb 3, Race starts at 8 am With the tagline “2400 calories, 12 doughnuts, 5 miles, 1 hour” the Krispy Kreme Challenge is an event unlike any other. The idea is to run 2.5 miles from the NC State … Continue reading February Activities in the Triangle Area
Property Revaluation Appeals
Property revaluations have begun to arrive in the mailboxes of Wake County residents. If you have not received yours by mail, you can go to Wakegov.com to find your new valuation. Some owners may not be happy with their new valuation and want to have it appealed. (For a deeper explanation of the revaluation process … Continue reading Property Revaluation Appeals
January Activities in the Triangle Area
Downtown Raleigh Illuminate Art Walk Where: Fayetteville Street and Glenwood South, Raleigh When: Now until Jan 5 Parts of downtown have been transformed by large-scale, interactive light-based art pieces scattered throughout the area. The free event is self-guided and an interactive map can be found on the event’s website. Martin Luther King Jr. Dreamfest Where: … Continue reading January Activities in the Triangle Area
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