The Whirl: Rotary Club Bell Ringing
The Rotary Club of Raleigh – Downtown continued its annual bell-ringing, member donations, and fundraising trivia night through the pandemic to raise almost $20,000 for the Salvation Army in December.
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The Whirl: MLK DreamFest Food Drive
The weekend of January 16-18, the Town of Cary hosted a virtual and in-person celebration of the life, work, and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In addition to performances from storytellers Willa Brigham and Janice Greene, the weekend…
The Whirl: Charlotte Russel Contemporary Grand Opening
On January 8, Charlotte Russell Contemporary held its grand opening.On view was its inaugural exhibit, On The Horizon, with work by artists Grace Clark and Alexandra Chiou. The small party, held over three hours, allowed guests to view the art…
20+ things to do in March in and around Raleigh
Give disc golf a try, refresh your plant inventory, learn to bake like a Frenchman and tune in for a big night in our arts community this month.
20+ Things to do in February in and Around Raleigh
Curl up with a good book, hit the museums, eat your way through Fat Tuesday and more in Raleigh this month.
10+ Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Raleigh
Break out the champagne, literature and elegant eats.by Addie Ladner From setting an extra special table at home inspired by a favorite restaurant, to reading a North Carolina inspired love story to learning about unique local historic love tales in…
Learn About Raleigh’s Black History Through These 5 Landmarks
Visit these spaces that invite you to reflect on our complicated history with our African American community.
The Whirl: Remodelers Outstanding Construction Awards
On November 5, the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties announced their 2020 Remodelers Outstanding Construction winners. The competition is open to all member projects completed within the past year in categories such as kitchen, bath, addition,…
The Whirl: National Signing Day
On November 10, the Triangle Rowing Club celebrated seven athletes who signed with elite rowing programs and colleges around the country. This is a record number from a senior squad of about 30 young women. The Triangle Rowing Club is…
The Whirl: Overflowing Hands and Rocky Top Food Distribution
At the start of the pandemic, Raleigh nonprofit Overflowing Hands enlisted Rocky Top Catering to help them feed hungry kids in Wake County. The two organizations worked with individual school principals and the Wake County School Board to distribute comfort…
The Whirl: Donate Sport Service Project
On November 13, Donate Sport completed their largest service projectto date, with support from volunteers from Truist Bank’s Lighthouse Project. More than 40 volunteers came together to donate $367,000 worth of clothing, footwear and sports equipment to charities across the…
The Whirl: A Shopping SPREE!
In November, the Junior League of Raleigh raised money through their annual A Shopping SPREE! event, this year held virtually. With this fundraiser, they were able to award $20,000 in grants to community nonprofits, including The Frankie Lemmon School and…
The Whirl: Raleigh Country Club Grand Reopening
On November 6, Raleigh Country Club celebrated the major renovation of its historic golf course. RCC, which first opened in 1948 just east of downtown Raleigh, is the final design of legendary architect Donald Ross. Golf course architect Kyle Franz…
The Whirl: First in Flight Young Men’s Service League
In 2019, the Young Men’s Service League, a national volunteer organization of mothers and sons, created its first North Carolina chapter, First in Flight. The group has volunteered over 2,000 service hours so far. One highlight: helping the Northwest Cary…