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AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Kick-Off is Tonight in Downtown Raleigh!

Posted by lindatrevor on December 4, 2009

It’s time to grab your ice skates, mittens, and scarves! The AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Kick-Off starts tonight in downtown Raleigh.   Located in City Plaza, the FREE family-friendly event starts at 5:00 pm and will host activities for all ages.  Tonight’s agenda includes performances by local artists such as the Raleigh Boys Choir, St. Mary’s Choral Group, Raleigh Little Theatre Cinderella, and Grammy-winning, country music headliner Michelle Branch.   The fun continues with free carriage rides, sledding ramps on Davie Street, and for the hockey fans, Carolina Hurricanes’ Andrew Alberts will in attendance to sign autographs. And in the spirit of giving, The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina will be accepting canned food donations and the WQDR Christmas Wish Program will be accepting $1 donations. 

The outdoor skating arena will be open to the public beginning Friday, December 04 through Sunday, January 31.   Admission and skate rentals will be $6.00. To learn more, be sure to visit http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/raleighwinterfest/index.htm

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2009 Triangle Christmas & Holiday Events

Posted by lindatrevor on November 19, 2009

The holiday season kicks off this Saturday, November 21 with the Raleigh Christmas Parade!!  And it doesn’t end there – in the next following weeks, there will be all kinds of fun holiday events happening around the Triangle.

Be sure to check out these helpful links:

City of Raleigh

North Hills Holiday Events

Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade

Wake Forest Christmas Parade

Apex Christmas Parade & Holiday Events

Happy Holly Days Christmas Parade

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade

City of Durham Holiday Parade

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Raleigh/Durham in Top 10 2009 Best Performing Cities

Posted by lindatrevor on November 18, 2009

The Milken Institute has released its list of the 2009 Best Performing Cities and both Durham and Raleigh-Cary made the Top 10! Durham is up from number 21 in 2008 to number 6 in 2009 while Raleigh-Cary dropped from number 2 in 2008 to number 10 in 2009.

For a complete list, be sure to visit: 

http://bestcities.milkeninstitute.org/bestcities2009.taf?rankyear=2009&type=rank200

(Source: Milken Institute)

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President Obama Signs Extended Tax Credit into Law

Posted by lindatrevor on November 6, 2009

If you thought your time was running out to use the homebuyer tax credit, your luck just changed!  Today, President Obama signed the bill into law extending the $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit.  In addition, this new law now includes a $6500 tax credit for buyers who are current home owners and have lived in their home for five of the past eight years.

The National Association of REALTORS® has created a simple and helpful CHART that showcases the modifications – for more information, click here

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Raleigh Ranks in Top 10 Best Places to Live by Relocate-America™

Posted by lindatrevor on November 4, 2009

Top 100 Places to LiveThe “City of Oaks” accolades continue to build!  Relocate-America™ released its 2009 Top 100 Places to Live in 2009 and Raleigh ranked in the Top 10.   This is the twelfth year for the annual list with nominations accepted throughout the calendar year.  

 

For more details, visit: http://top100.relocate-america.com

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Cul-de-Sac Home in Chesney Glen, Cary

Posted by lindatrevor on October 19, 2009

103 Berrybrook Ct 103 Berrybrook Ct, Cary, NC

This beautiful cul-de-sac home welcomes you with keystone accents and a 2-story covered front porch with four majestic columns. The grand 2-story foyer showcases faux stone paint, chandelier, catwalk, and quarter inch maple hardwood floors that carry through the rest of the first floor living areas. The dining room has crown molding and two single windows to let in lots of light. The kitchen hosts 42 inch cabinets, tons of counter space, all white appliances, and connects to the breakfast area that showcases a large bay window and updated light fixture. Continue into the vaulted living room that includes a fireplace with marble surround, a custom mantle with dental molding, a ceiling fan with light, two arched entryways that lead to the kitchen, and a French door to the back deck. The first floor master suite also shows off a vaulted ceiling, a large bay window, walk-in closet, and master bath with His & Her marble vanities with updated fixtures, a garden tub, tile surround shower, and separate water closet. Journey upstairs to the three additional bedrooms that feature double door closets and laminate hardwood floors. The upstairs hallway includes a sitting/loft area anchored with Berber carpet. The back deck is perfect for grilling and overlooks the wooded and peaceful backward. Combined with a neutral paint scheme and tons of updates, this home is move-in ready!  Be sure to also check out the VISUAL TOUR!

MLS # 1691078

Price $250,000

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2009 Halloween Events Across the Triangle!

Posted by lindatrevor on October 16, 2009

Looking for something fun to do this year for Halloween?   Check out these events happening across the Triangle!

Town of Cary:

Witches’ Tea

Friday, October 23

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Cary Senior Center Ballroom

Tricks & Treats Halloween Bash

Saturday, October 24

5:00-9:00 p.m.

Herbert C. Young Community Center

Safe & Sane Halloween Celebration

Saturday, October 31

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Cary Towne Center Mall

Town of Holly Springs:

HollyFest 2009

Saturday, October 31

10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.

Womble Park

Town of Chapel Hill

Homegrown Halloween 2009

Saturday, October 31

Downtown Chapel Hill on Franklin Street

Town of Apex

Halloween Carnival 2009

Friday, October 30

4:00-7:00 p.m.

The Apex Center

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The N.C. State Fair is coming to Raleigh!

Posted by lindatrevor on October 13, 2009

October in the Triangle is packed full of fun events!  One being a long standing tradition that brings in visitors from all over the state – the NC State Fair!

Beginning on Thu, Oct. 15 and running through Sun, Oct. 25, this years theme is “A Whole Lotta Happy”.  And there’s something for everyone of all ages ~ enjoy the rides, dancing contests, horse shows, food, musical performances, magic shows, cooking contest, the fireworks extravaganza every night and so much more!

If you purchase your tickets in advance, you’ll save some cash too!

For a schedule of daily events, please be sure to visit: http://NCStateFair.org/2009

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Greater Raleigh Area: July 4, 2009 & Indpendence Day Weekend Events

Posted by lindatrevor on June 25, 2009

j0384894Here are Independence Day Events for the Greater Raleigh Area!

Enjoy parades, music festivals, great food and fireworks all weekend long.

Apex: FREE Downtown Birthday Party & Parade (page 18)

Sat., July 4th, Salem St., 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Cary: FREE Fireworks, Concert & Celebration

Sat., July 4th, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Gates open at 3:00 p.m. Fireworks after dark

Sat., July 4th, Olde Time Celebration, Bond Metro Park Waterfront, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Carrboro: FREE Games, Food & Entertainment

Sat., July 4th, Weaver St. Market, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Chapel Hill: FREE Fireworks, Music & Food

Sat., July 4th, UNC Kenan Stadium Concert, Gates open at 7:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Clayton: FREE Fireworks, Music & Games

Sat., July 4th, Municipal Park on Stallings St., Acitivities start at 4:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Durham: Fireworks & Music (Tickets required)

Sat., July 4th, Durham Bulls Ball Park, Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Fireworks after game

Fuquay-Varina: FREE Fireworks, Music & Carnival

Fri., July 3rd, South Park, Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Fireworks after dark

Garner: FREE Fireworks & Music

Fri., July 3rd, Lake Benson, Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Holly Springs: FREE Fireworks, Music & Ice Cream

Sun., July 5th, Womble Park, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Morrisville: FREE Fireworks & Pancake Breakfast (tickets required)

Fri., July 3rd, Morrisville Community Park, Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Sat., July 4th, Morrisville Community Park, Pancake Breakfast 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Raleigh: FREE Fireworks, Music & Food

Sat., July 4th, NC Fairgrounds, Gates open at 2:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Wake Forest: Fireworks, Music & Food ($5.00 fee)

Fri., July 3rd, Rolesville High School, Gates open at 5:30p.m. Fireworks after dark

Sat., July 4th, Free Children’s Parade at 10:30 a.m. on North Main and West Juniper Ave.

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Easter Egg Hunts in the Greater Raleigh Area

Posted by lindatrevor on March 28, 2009

Egg Hunts in the Triangle

Egg Hunts in the Triangle

Spring is here and Easter egg hunts are right around the corner.  Below is a list of fun Triangle events for children and their families. Many community hunts’ have age restrictions, so please check event details. 

Most events are held on Saturday, April 11, 2009 unless otherwise noted.

Raleigh: 11 a.m. Check your local community centers plus Brier Creek, Lake Johnson, Laurel Hills and Tarboro Road. For kids 10 and younger. Call 831-6640 or go to www.raleighnc.gov/parks for locations.

Raleigh: 11 a.m. At Moore Square Park, downtown Raleigh.   Raleigh’s biggest festival and egg hunt for kids of all ages.  For more information visit  http://www.raleigheaster.com

 

Cary: 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 10 and under are invited to Cary’s Bond Park, 801 High House Road, for the 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 with morning and afternoon hunts, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more details, including a schedule of egg hunts, visit Easter Egg Hunt http://www.townofcary.org/depts/prdept/events/easteregghunt.htm or call (919) 469-4061.

Morrisville: 10 a.m. Friday, April 10 at Cedar Fork District Park, off Aviation Parkway. The children will be divided by age, and there will different sections of the Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 3 – 10. For more information visit http://www.ci.morrisville.nc.us/parks/events.asp

Durham: 10:30 a.m. The following locations are offering egg hunts:  Campus Hills Park, 2000 S. Alston Ave.; Forest Hills Park, 1639 University Drive; East Durham Park, 2500 E. Main St.; Central Park, 502 Foster St.; West Point on the Eno Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Road. For kids 12 and younger. Call 560-4355 or go to www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks for details.

Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County:  9:30 a.m. to noon.  At Homestead Park, Chapel Hill. For kids ages 2 to 10. The spring festival includes an egg hunt at 10:30 a.m., entertainment, games and prizes. Go to townhall.townofchapelhill.org/parks_&_rec/community_events or call 968-2784.

Knightdale: 11 a.m. At Harper Park on Main Street. For ages 8 and younger. Go to www.knightdalenc.gov/parksandrecreation.html or call 217-2235 for details.

Garner: 10 a.m. Join us for the annual Egg Hunt & Kite Fly at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road.  The egg hunt is scheduled for noon for kids 8 and younger. Go to www.ci.garner.nc.us/specialevents.htm or call 772-4688 for details.

Wake Forest: Egg hunts start at 1:30 p.m.  depending on age.  At Miller Park, 401 Elm St., behind Town Hall. The hunts start at 1:30 p.m. for ages 9 to 12; 2:15 p.m. for ages 5 to 8; and 3 p.m. for ages 4 and younger. Go to www.wakeforestnc.gov/communitycalendar.aspx or call 554-6180 for details.

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