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Smart chicks mind their manners
As a graduate of Raleigh’s Peace College, i’ve continutd to be involved at my alma mater as a student mentor and Alumnae Board member. I have heard many scoffing at the idea of a their daughters attending small, women’s college instead of a large university. Many may not realize that women’s college graduates made up [...]
Bringing Yappy Back
Want to combine spending time mixing and mingling without leaving your furry friends at home? On Saturday, May 3rd from 5-7:30 p.m. at The Lawn at Chatham Mills you can bring both you and your canine are invited to support Chatham Animal Rescue and Education’s mission to promote the health and safety of all dogs [...]
NC Kids Kick Butts!!!
Ten years after the 1998 tobacco settlement a new poll for Kick Butts Day found that kids still feel targeted by Big Tobacco and still find it easy to buy tobacco products. Next Wednesday, April 2nd is National Kick Butts Day and NC kids will be turning the tables on Big Tobacco with activities across the state [...]
Someone you know has a birthday coming up…
This Sunday marks the two year anniversary of the North Carolina Education Lottery. At 6:00 a.m. March 30, 2006, State Board of Education Chairman Howard Lee bought the ceremonial first North Carolina lottery ticket in Raleigh.100 percent of the net proceeds of the North Carolina Education Lottery will go to education expenses, including reduced class [...]
Step out for the Triangle’s Art Walks
If you live in the downtown Raleigh you are likely aware of the free cultural arts events hosted the first Friday of each month within the Moore Square Art district. The monthly gallery walk through downtown Raleigh’s Artspace Museum and City Market offers music, food and an appreciation of the arts for all ages. This year’s first [...]
Spring into Good Health
Today is the first day of spring! Kick-start your spring with these smart healthy living tips:
Get out more
Take the time to stop and smell the flowers! After months cooped up in a stuffy gym, you can now get our excercise outside. We are lucky to be in a state where there are plenty of outside activities [...]
Go Green on St. Patrick’s Day
The commemoration of Ireland’s St. Patrick is traditionally celebrated around the world with green decor, festivities and green beer. But how about truly going green this St. Patrick’s Day — or get pinched!
Here are some tips on how you can go green during this year’s celebration:
Plant something green - if you don’t have room to plant at your [...]
Wake Co. Schools encourage cultural pride
Hispanics represent one of the largest minority groups in the United States. By 2050, experts predict that the Latino population will account for 29 percent of the U.S. population. For Hispanic students, success in school is a complex process, dependent on both the actions of parents and teachers. The Hispanic/Latino Program in the Prevention Services Department [...]
Thank heavens for Girl Scouts cookies
‘Tis the season for Girl Scout cookies! I was at Harris Teeter Sunday and who do I see? A friendly group of Girl Scouts setting up boxes upon boxes of yummy cookies outside. Who can resist? Of course I took some home with me! Area Girl Scouts will sell cookies through March 16th to raise [...]
Smart search
What if you could benefit those that need it most, just by doing what you do every day? I just learned of a great search engine my friend, Eleanor, uses instead of Google or others. What sets this search engine apart from others is that when you visit the site, you can and pick a charity [...]
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