Activate Good is encouraging families to do some good this weekend.
The nonprofit’s Family Volunteer Day, an annual service event on Saturday, Nov. 17, is part of a nationwide initiative to tap into the power of families to do good for others.
The nonprofit matches volunteers with dozens of Triangle-area causes, presenting opportunities to... Read More
Staff at Kingswood Magnet Elementary School in Cary struggled for years with erosion on the property, trying to get grass to grow. But the problem was worse than they imagined. With every storm, dirt from the school’s playground was washing into nearby Black Creek, polluting the urban stream.
“I had no idea that we had... Read More
Over the past year, Dorcas Ministries has collected more than 50 beautiful quilts to commemorate the nonprofit’s 50th anniversary. Now they are being auctioned off to raise money for Dorcas’ outreach services.
Quilts can also be viewed and bid on online. The quilt auction has been extended, and bids will be accepted through noon,... Read More
Cindy Honeycutt calls her business a “hobby gone wild.”
Honeycutt and her husband Lin, owners of the Holiday Light Store, have been decorating their yard off of Ten Ten Road since 1996. The massive display takes weeks to set up and frequently makes the lists of best residential Christmas lights in the Triangle.
“A lot... Read More
The N.C. State Fair may be just a memory, but you can make this blue-ribbon breakfast casserole any time you want. Christi Broadway of Raleigh took home first prize in the “Quick and Easy” meal category for her hearty dish. It comes together quickly and will keep a houseful of hungry relatives happy.
The recipe contest was... Read More
If pie is on your Thanksgiving menu, why not buy a dessert that does more than feed your family?
Started in 2015, the Share the Pie fundraiser supports the joint mission of StepUp Ministry and Alliance Medical Ministry to build stable families through access to employment and healthcare.
In 2017, the effort raised... Read More
In 1828, Joel Roberts Poinsett thought he was on to something new and nice. After returning from his post as ambassador to Mexico, he captivated his friends in Charleston, S.C., with a flashy, strange-yet-pretty plant that was native to Central America. This imported dazzler was what is now known as the poinsettia, and its cheerful... Read More
It’s happening all over: A home that needs work hits the market and sells. Renovations commence, and soon it’s back on the market at a higher asking price.
It’s the process of “flipping” a house, and data published this year shows Western Wake County is no exception to the trend. Four Western Wake ZIP codes... Read More
Looking for that something special? Share the spirit of the season with gift ideas from Cary Magazine partners.
1. Choco-luscious Videri Chocolate Factory offers chocolate bars and truffles made from the bean. Check out our hot chocolate mix or holiday crushed peppermint candy; full-size bars, $6-$7.50; truffles, $3 each; box of 50 mini bars, $65.... Read More
1. Psychedelic Relics Complete your outfit with one of these handmade, resin-poured necklaces. Each one is unique and customizable in size, shape and color; small pendants, $8; bangle pendant, $15; doughnut pendant, $22. facebook.com/TheJunkDrawerCrafter
2. Drinks on Me Add some color to your coffee table or bar top with these coasters from... Read More
