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Try This: Celebrate community at Coastal Appreciation Days

Our team recently spent an afternoon soaking up local festivities at Coastal Credit Union. Here’s how it went:

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Four images from Coastal CU's recent Community Appreciation Day, including booths, food trucks, and the exterior of the Holly Springs branch.

Photos by RALtoday

Good morning, friends, it’s your RALtoday team here, feeling the local love after a fun-filled afternoon at Coastal Credit Union’s recent Community Appreciation Day.

Taking place at various branches throughout the year, these free, community-centered events welcome members, future members, and local partners to connect, learn, and celebrate together.

➡️ What we tried

Our team headed to the Holly Springs location for the Friday festivities. When we arrived, the beautiful branch had been set up like a fair, with booths, trucks, decor, and more.

There was so much to do, and we joined fellow locals enjoying:

Our free bags even included a voucher that we traded in at the fresh produce truck for some tasty treats.

🎈 How you can try this

Want to join the celebration? There are two more Triangle-area Community Appreciation Days happening this month — and more being announced all the time.

Pro tip: Follow Coastal CU on Facebook or Instagram for upcoming event details, plus financial tips, community pics, local news, and more (Federally Insured by NCUA).

See our reel from the party

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