🏈 At the stadium

🏈 At home

• Pick & Prep: Let Lowes Foods do the slicing and dicing for you — and discover the wonder of throwing together sides, trays, and burger toppings in no time.
• Beer Den: Grab a six pack or growler of local craft beer (and start doing a hoppy end zone dance).
• Food trays: From sandwiches to appetizers to desserts, Lowes Foods has freshly prepared party trays and platters that you can order online + pickup in-store.*

• Raleigh Romance Readers | Mon., Oct. 24 | 7-8 p.m. | The Kitchen Table, 5629 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh | $17.99 | Join this monthly meetup to discuss modern contemporary, historical, and fantasy romances and gab about your fictional crush.

• Haunted Carolina | Tue., Oct. 25 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom, Raleigh | Free | This discussion will cover various ways that our late 19th century predecessors tried to understand the paranormal.

• Vidrio’s Taste Tour of the Mediterranean: Italy | Wed., Oct. 26 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Vidrio, 500 Glenwood Ave. #100, Raleigh | $125.00 | Indulge in an eight course Italian meal.

• Champagne and Friends | Thu., Oct. 27 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Vitis House, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd #115, Raleigh | $99.00 | Learn about champagne’s history, production methods, styles, and how to read the labels.

• Animatronic Skeleton Show | Fri., Oct. 28 | Times vary | Deadford Manor, 10839 Bedfordtown Dr, Raleigh | Free | This 15-minute show features five animatronic skeletons singing classic songs and chatting with each other.

• RN to BSN Virtual Information Session | Fri., Nov. 4 | 9-10 a.m. | Raleigh | Free | Prospective students can learn about William Peace University’s nursing program, including the application process, start dates, course info + more.*

• 75º | Mostly sunny | 7% chance of rain ⛅

• Joy Worthy Co. — a local business that hosts creative workshops — is opening it’s first storefront on Sat., Nov. 12. The downtown space at 131 S. Wilmington St. is already coming together with bright murals + new furniture. Stay tuned for grand opening party details. 🎉

• It’s (almost) time to dig in. The BBQ Lab is opening in North Hills this Wed., Oct. 26. The new smoked meats joint from the team behind The Redneck BBQ Lab in Benson is located in The Q Shack’s old space. (The News & Observer)

• Construction on Blue Ridge Road to build an underpass under Hillsborough Street, the NC Railroad tracks, and Beryl Road begins today. The project near the NC State Fairgrounds is expected to take two years to complete. 🚗 (The News & Observer)

• It’s Diwali, the “Festival of Lights” in Hindu tradition. Celebrated on the darkest day of the lunar month, candles, lanterns + fireworks are lit to reflect the triumph of light over darkness. It’s a five-day festival, but outside of India usually only the third day is observed.

• Last week, the community celebrated the 2022 Raleigh Medal of Arts Awardees. Alluvial Decoder by A Gang of Three, Linda Dallas, Paul Friedrich, June Guralnick, S.T.A.R. Special Theatre Arts of Raleigh, The Veldt, and Patrick Torres were honored for their extraordinary achievements in the arts. 👏

• Have you had a paranormal experience in Raleigh? We want to hear about it. Send us your spooky story for a chance to be featured in our newsletter. 👻

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• The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*

• Don’t let chilly temperatures keep you from visiting the pumpkin patch or going to outdoor sporting events. Stock up on HotHands Hand Warmers + keep the feeling in your fingers all season long. Or try this rechargeable electric hand warmer with three different heat levels.*

• Looking to give your skin a hydration boost during the colder months? Enter: Synergy Face + Body’s at-home skincare products. From face masks to serums and more — find what you need to give your skin some TLC. Don’t know where to start? Book a facial appointment.*

Things to do 🥾

• Take a hike | Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachian Trail on foot with one of Asheville’s many hiking trails. Our picks: Craggy Gardens, Looking Glass Rock, John Rock, Sam Knob, and Max Patch.
• Rock climbing | Give bouldering a try at Rumbling Bald. If you’d rather climb indoors, try to send it at The Riveter or Cultivate Climbing.

Fuel up 🍽️

• Biscuit Head | It’s worth the wait in line. Try This: The Filthy Animal — a buttermilk biscuit topped with fried chicken, pimento cheese, bacon, and scrambled eggs smothered in gravy.
• Noble Cider | Thirsty? Try a pint from Asheville’s first cidery. Hang out at the downtown taproom or take some cans to enjoy by a bonfire at your cabin.