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The White Family at
Pullen Park's Holiday Express
(This pic just makes me smile!)
Ella, Ella, Emory & Sadie
at the Raleigh Christmas Parade
Brrrr!
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Ella
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NC State Fairgrounds
Cheer Competitions
(see website for all events)
Kids Exchange Consignment Sale
January 21-24
Sports Card Collectibles Show January 23-24
DogGoneFast Flyball Club Flyball Tournament
January 23-24
(I hear this is a MUST see!)
Chinese New Year Celebration
January 30
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Cary's Picks
AT&T Raleigh Winterfest
Outdoor Ice Rink, Downtown Raleigh
Open through January
Winter Wonderland at Bond Park, Cary
January 23-24
Bring your sled and come dressed to play at this
unique Winter Wonderland
experience.
Pre-registration is necessary, (919) 469-4100
Hurricane Hockey Practice
Watch the Canes at practice and pre-game skate!
Click here for schedule and guidelines
You have begged to me to include this, so here it is, my friends! =)
Home Depot Kids Workshops
The first Sunday of each month at all Home Depot stores
from 9am-noon. Now, send me pics of your kids and
their super cool crafts and I'll post them in the next issue! =)
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Museums
Marbles Kids Museum
The Adventure of Mr. Potato Head
Last Chance! Closes January 10
Target $2 Tuesday Night
Tuesday, January 19, 5:30-8pm
$2 per person, held every third Tuesday
Bring the whole family!
Hooray for Ballet
Saturday, January 30, 10am-2pm
NC Museum of Life and Science
Timeless Tales and Music
Saturday, January 30, 1-3pm
Goldilocks and the Three Bears and
The Emperor's New Clothes
Pre-registration required
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Astronomy Days
Saturday, January 30, 9am-5pm
Sunday, January 31, noon-5pm
NASA exhibits, telescopes,
astrophotography, kids' crafts
and animals of the constellations. Launch your own rocket!
Groundhod Day
February 2, 10am 2-pm
Meet Sir Walter Wally the groundhog and get
his prognostication for the next six weeks.
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Nasher Museum of Art
Duke University
Next FREE Family Fun Day
Sunday, February 7
NC Museum of History
African American Cultural Celebration
Saturday, January 30, 11am-4pm
Celebrate African American culture at this family friendly event!
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Community
Social Butterflies readers have submitted these charities and service organizations they partner with. How do you serve? Email me, CaryHeise@yahoo.com.
Hand Of Hope
Christian non profit support center for girls and
women with unplanned pregnancies. They are located din Fuquay Varina and offer
support, counseling, pregnancy tests, ultra sounds/medical care, parenting
classes etc. They also share the gospel with the women to help them know they
are loved by God and so is there baby.
United Way of the Greater Triangle is sponsoring the MLK Day of Service A Day on, not a Day Off. Volunteer Project opportunities for families of all ages will be available. This Day of Service is registered with the National MLK Day of Service across the country.
Caring Community Foundation
CCF is a local
grassroots organization that raises money for financially needy people, in our
area, who have cancer. They help to pay their rent, buy groceries, pay
medical bills etc...
With Love From Jesus
Four days each week the community is welcomed by
caring volunteers. Our honored guests
are given the opportunity to hear a message from the Bible, to receive prayer
and to shop without cost for items needed for their households. With Love From Jesus Ministries gleans useful
items from local businesses, families and churches and gives those items to
people with a need.
421 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh
Hospice of Wake County
Hospice of Wake County will open its new hospice house in
January; the only nonprofit free-standing hospice in
Wake County.
Harbor Inc.
Harbor Inc. has been assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual
assault, and displaced homemakers in Johnston County for 20 years. They
are committed to victim services realizing that domestic and sexual
violence are not just family problems, nor are they issues that affect
only women. These acts of violence impact our entire society.
Pajama Program
Delivering warm sleepwear and nurturing book to children in need. Our local chapter has a new director, Sue Myers. You can make donations through her at Sue@pajamaprogram.org.
BackPack Buddies
In cooperation with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, BackPack Buddies provides backpacks full of child friendly, nutritious food to children in need for weekends and during holiday breaks.
You are invited to join Crossroads MOPS.
Discover the value of having relationships in the journey through
the preschool years. MOPS goal is to equip you to handle the joys
and challenges of life as a mom. While moms are enjoying their morning program, our
children are cared for in age appropriate classes. They are lovingly entertained with games, crafts, songs,
Bible stories and snacks.
Crossroads MOPS meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month,
September through May, from 9:30-11:30am at Crossroads Fellowship, 2721 Millbrook Road, Raleigh. |
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LibrariesJanuary Story Times Click here to view your local library's schedule
Lots of fun events! Check out libraries near you.
Fancy Nancy Mother-Daughter Tea Parties
Saturday, February 6, Cary Branch Library
Ages 6-10, pre-registration is required |
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Winter/Spring Park and Rec Program Guides
Classes, Sports, & Special Events
Morrisville
Holly Springs
Town of Cary
Town of Apex
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