1,135 things to do in Carthage, NC this weekend, Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15. On the first page: 14 community, 10 art, 5 talks + ideas, 4 family. Among them: Art Swarm Exhibition at Fine Arts League of Cary (Tuesday 12:52 p.m.); RDU (ROOT DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY) at Relentless Church (Thursday 7:14 a.m.); Plush Toy Drive: Season of Giving at Aberdeen Police Department (Sunday 8 a.m.); Pottery Painting & Kitty Cuddles at Purr Cup Cafe (Sunday 10 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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Fine Arts League of CaryCary, NC48 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. An exhibition of artwork created during this year's Art Swarm event.
Limited run.
Fine Arts League of Cary, 110 E Park St, Cary, NC 27511
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:52 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:14 a.m. Eastern Time
Relentless ChurchGarner, NC51 mi
Community
Runs across the dates shown. RDU (ROOT DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY) at Relentless Church in Garner, North Carolina.
Limited run.
Relentless Church, 1540 Mechanical Blvd, Garner, NC 27529
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:14 a.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m. Eastern Time
Aberdeen Police DepartmentAbderndeen, NC12 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. A toy drive for new or gently used small toys throughout theup than of an Aberdeen police station.
Limited run.
Aberdeen Police Department, 804 N. Sandhills Blvd, Abderndeen, NC 28315
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Aberdeen Recreation CenterAberdeen, NC13 mi
Family
Town of Aberdeen: Letters to Santa 2026 at Aberdeen Recreation Center in North Carolina.
Aberdeen Recreation Center, 301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen, NC 28315
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Eastern Time
W.E. Hunt Recreation CenterHolly Springs, NC40 mi
Fitness class
W.E. Hunt Recreation Center, 301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs, NC 27540
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Hanes Art CenterChapel Hill, NC45 mi
Art
Weight of Light at the John and June Allcott Gallery: seven works by multidisciplinary artist taylor barnes, made during her residency at West Orchid, occupying a space between painting and object.
Hanes Art Center, 121 E. Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Finley Golf ClubChapel Hill, NC45 mi
Fitness class
A shotgun golf event open to members and public players.
Finley Golf Club, 500 Finley Golf Course Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Other
A discussion with HR leaders and advisors working on AI initiatives: practical experiences, lessons, and implications for HR.
The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary, NC 27513
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Lonnie Poole Golf CourseRaleigh, NC51 mi
Community
A four-person golf scramble at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course, the only collegiate course designed by Arnold Palmer. It gives military-connected students, veteran alumni and friends a chance to network, with green fees, a cart and meals covered.
Lonnie Poole Golf Course, 1509 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
Talks + ideas
Senior Programming and Activities: Friday at Mebane Arts & Community Center in North Carolina.
Mebane Arts & Community Center, 633 Corregidor Street, Mebane, NC 27302
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Williamson Farm and Nature PreserveRaleigh, NC57 mi
Other
A guided birding walk led by Wake Audubon in partnership with TLC, held as a monthly hike.
Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Runs across the dates shown. Pottery Painting & Kitty Cuddles with Cozy Panda.
Limited run.
Purr Cup Cafe, 210 Prospect Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
The Obstacle Doc Performance Training and Physical TherapyDurham, NC51 mi
Community
Runs across the dates shown. A donation-based yoga flow class where proceeds go to the Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School Athletics Department.
Limited run.
The Obstacle Doc Performance Training and Physical Therapy, 3211 Shannon Road, #111, Durham, NC 27707
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
Southern Pines Police DepartmentSouthern Pines, NC10 mi
Talks + ideas
Families tour the Southern Pines Police Station with Sandhills Friends, meet local law enforcement, and learn how donated plush toys can comfort children in difficult or traumatic situations. Free.
Southern Pines Police Department, 450 W Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Dovecote, Nest, and SproutPittsboro, NC38 mi
Market
Dovecote Style in Fearrington Village hosts a trunk show of the French brand Inoui Editions and its latest collection.
Dovecote, Nest, and Sprout, 250 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
W.E. Hunt Recreation CenterHolly Springs, NC40 mi
Community
W.E. Hunt Recreation Center, 301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs, NC 27540
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Angier Public LibraryAngier, NC40 mi
Family
Weekly toddler storytime for ages 0-2 with a themed story, songs, crafts, color practice and sensory play. No registration required; seats are first-come.
Angier Public Library, 28 N. Raleigh St., Angier, NC 27501
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Family
Runs across the dates shown. A Poe Center course, offered with Harnett County Public Library in Erwin, that teaches how to help young people with mental health concerns.
Limited run.
Erwin Public Library, 110 W. F St., Erwin, NC 28339
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Family
A course that teaches parents, teachers and other caregivers how to help an adolescent aged 12 to 18 who is facing a mental health or addictions challenge or a crisis.
Harnett County Public Library, 110 W F St, Erwin, NC 28339
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
PORCH-Durham HeadquartersDurham, NC51 mi
Other
A shift for unloading and sorting on collection day at the new headquarters.
PORCH-Durham Headquarters, 1800 Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Suite 102, Durham, NC 27707
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Jim Graham Building, NC State FairgroundsRaleigh, NC51 mi
Market
Runs across the dates shown. An annual Christmas market at the NC State Fairgrounds with over 130 vendors from all over the U.S.
Limited run.
Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Other
An upscale vintage market with hundreds of carefully curated vendors from across the country, where shoppers hunt for vintage treasures and holiday gifts. Live music and food trucks add to the holiday atmosphere.
Limited run.
Jim Graham Building at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Children's Museum of Alamance CountyGraham, NC52 mi
Art
A week of fall animal crafts.
Children's Museum of Alamance County, 217 S. Main Street, Graham, NC 27253
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
Free parking is available in our museum parking lot; free public parking is also located by the Graham Public Library and the Alamance Arts building.From childrensmuseumofalamance.org, Oct 18, 2026
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Witherspoon Student CenterRaleigh, NC52 mi
Art
You Are Here, ariana Farquharson's immersive exhibition at the African American Cultural Center on (geo)locating self and home in a rapidly changing post-pandemic world.
Witherspoon Student Center, 2810 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
A caregiver engagement fair with 3 expert-led sessions on mental, physical and general caregiver well-being, plus 20 local vendors to shop and connect with.
Mount Zion Baptist Church- The Atrium, East Campus, 1301 Alamance Church Road, Greensboro, NC 27406
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
LGBT Center of RaleighRaleigh, NC54 mi
Community
The LGBT Center of Raleigh is a community space offering programs and resources for LGBTQ+ people.
LGBT Center of Raleigh, 128 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
An open house at Serene Minds celebrating its new office and a new provider joining the team, with a chance to connect with the behavioral health community.
Serene Minds Mental Health, PLLC, 2232 Page Rd., Suite 101, Durham, NC 27703
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Dancing
Runs across the dates shown. Beginner adult heels dance classes taught by Angela Vecchione at The Heat Dance Collective.
Limited run.
1680 NC-5 suite 130, 1680 North Carolina 5, #suite 130, Aberdeen, NC 28315
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Runs across the dates shown. Sip + Shop: an evening of wine and shopping with exclusive deals on holiday decor and gifts.
Limited run.
Garden Supply Company, 1421 Old Apex Road, Cary, NC 27513
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Radha Krishna Temple of NCApex, NC40 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A Diwali festival hosted by RKTNC, a celebration spread over several days.
Limited run.
Radha Krishna Temple of NC, 23 Radhika Way, Apex, NC 27523
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. Free computer basics classes at the Kramden Institute. Includes a computer.
Limited run.
Kramden Institute Inc, 5010 North Carolina 55, Durham, NC 27713
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Centennial Station Arts CenterHigh Point, NC54 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Sabrina Tillman McGowens' exhibition Lost and Found explores the transition from childhood innocence to self-awareness through portraits of young African American girls and still-life paintings of dolls, at Centennial Station Arts Center.
Limited run.
Centennial Station Arts Center, 121 S Centennial St c, High Point, NC 27260
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Music bingo
Runs across the dates shown. Music bingo at Cary VFW Post 7383: sing along to favorite tunes and win prizes. Open to the public.
Limited run.
Cary VFW Post 7383, 522 Reedy Creek Road, Cary, NC 27513
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Runs across the dates shown. Free live music at Wolfe & Porter in Raleigh, with solo and duo artists playing Friday nights.
Limited run.
Wolfe & Porter, 905 W. Morgan St., Raleigh, NC 27603
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Toadhouse Conference Center at Juneberry RidgeNorwood, NC43 mi
Food & drink
Runs across the dates shown. A family-style seasonal farm dinner with shared platters. $50. Tickets include food only; beverages are available a-la-carte.
Limited run.
Toadhouse Conference Center at Juneberry Ridge, 40120 Old Cottonville Rd, Norwood, NC 28128
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Karaoke
Runs across the dates shown. An open-mic karaoke night at Cary VFW Post 7383.
Limited run.
Cary VFW Post 7383, 522 Reedy Creek Road, Cary, NC 27513
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
XIV Visions Event VenueGreensboro, NC55 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. Butterfly Factor 2026, a women's empowerment event to unlock your inner strength and connect with inspiring women.
Limited run.
XIV Visions Event Venue, 4623 West Gate City Boulevard, #J, Greensboro, NC 27407
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Understanding the Business Side of Being an Artist, practical insights for artists.
Limited run.
The Marshall Muse Gallery, 314 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
N.C. Cooperative ExtensionSanford, NC15 mi
Community
Family
A youth garden club outing to see autumn in the garden, as seeds ripen, leaves change color and plants start going dormant.
N.C. Cooperative Extension, 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford, NC 27330
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Richmond County CenterRockingham, NC34 mi
Art
A class for making a handmade holiday gift.
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Richmond County Center, 123 Caroline Street, #Suite 100, Rockingham, NC 28379
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
IHOPRaleigh, NC58 mi
Other
A free, energetic real estate networking exchange at Raleigh IHOP; bring deals of any size.
IHOP, 7471 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Maynard ForumChapel Hill, NC45 mi
Fitness class
Runs across the dates shown. A 5K that raises money for SolarEquity, a student-run nonprofit that installs solar energy in low-income North Carolina communities to lower residents' energy bills. Sponsors serve food after the race.
Limited run.
Maynard Forum, 230 East Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Other
Triangle Tech Net, a tech networking event to meet peers, share insights and find your next tech job or hire.
Family Legacy Offices, 6501 Weston Parkway, Suite #300, Cary, NC 27513
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m. Eastern Time
Runs across the dates shown. A free educational exhibit on the Shroud of Turin, one of the most studied relics in Christian history.
Limited run.
Venue at 276 W 1st St, 276 West 1st Street, Denton, NC 27239
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Runs across the dates shown. An exhibition exploring the ways memories unite things and people.
Limited run.
Greensboro Project Space, 111 February One Pl, Greensboro, NC 27406
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Harris TeeterRaleigh, NC53 mi
Community
A moderately paced road ride of about 23 miles at 16 to 18 mph, starting at the Harris Teeter lot in the Village district. Skinny tires work best, though some riders have done it on a unicycle.
Harris Teeter, 500 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27605
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Innovate Carolina JunctionChapel Hill, NC46 mi
Other
A free day to work, connect and explore the coworking community at The Junction in downtown Chapel Hill.
Innovate Carolina Junction, 136 East Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Eastern Time
Innovate Carolina JunctionChapel Hill, NC46 mi
Other
Grounds for Connection, from Innovate Carolina, Edward Jones and The Chamber.
Innovate Carolina Junction, 136 East Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Community
A session giving educators and school leaders practical restorative tools to strengthen relationships, rethink discipline and repair harm.
Carolina Friends School, 4809 Friends School Road, Durham, NC 27705
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Robbins Library Celebrates World Kindness Day at Robbins Area Library in North Carolina.
Robbins Area Library, 161 E Magnolia Dr, Robbins, NC 27325
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
The Arts CenterFayetteville, NC35 mi
Art
The Arts Center, 301 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–9:45 a.m. Eastern Time
W.E. Hunt Recreation CenterHolly Springs, NC40 mi
Community
W.E. Hunt Recreation Center, 301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs, NC 27540
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–10 a.m. Eastern Time
Fuquay-Varina United Methodist ChurchFuquay-Varina, NC40 mi
Community
A coffee meetup for nonprofit leaders serving Fuquay-Varina to share challenges, discuss what is working, and connect with Mission Triangle.
Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church, 100 S Judd Pkwy SE, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox ChurchDurham, NC45 mi
Community
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC 27713
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–11 a.m. Eastern Time
Chase Dining HallChapel Hill, NC45 mi
Talks + ideas
Carolina Housing tables for the Voice Into Action survey: on-campus residents who complete it get a prize.
Chase Dining Hall, 320 Ridge Road, Chapel Hill, NC
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Community
Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 3131 RDU Center DrMorrisville, NC50 mi
Community
A business planning clinic for real estate agents to set goals and build a roadmap for 2027.
Venue at 3131 RDU Center Dr, 3131 RDU Center Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Millis Health Education CenterHigh Point, NC56 mi
Other
A Mobile Free Pharmacy for Guilford County stops at the Millis Health Education Center in High Point, North Carolina. The center is a non-profit health education facility run as a service of High Point Medical Center, with a Wellness Discovery Place of hands-on exhibits such as a bicycling skeleton.
Millis Health Education Center, 600 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27262
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Gatewood Studio Arts Center, 527 Highland Ave, Greensboro, NC 27412, USAGreensboro, NC56 mi
Art
The Cadence of Form, an exhibition of Pat Wasserboehr's sculptural practice exploring the interplay of form, space and movement, opening with a public reception and artist talk. Free.
Gatewood Studio Arts Center, 527 Highland Ave, Greensboro, NC 27412, USA, 527 Highland Ave, Greensboro, NC 27412
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m. Eastern Time
UNCG Teaching Resources CenterGreensboro, NC56 mi
Talks + ideas
Mental Health First Aid training: how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders, and give someone initial support.
UNCG Teaching Resources Center, 1300 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27403
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Eastern Time
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