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Compost your pumpkin in Raleigh
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City Editor Cat’s dog Tucker might have to join the competition. | Photo by RALtoday
The thrill of Halloween is over and jack-o'-lanterns are starting to deflate... so what should you do with your rotting gourds? Hint: Don’t throw them away.

In a landfill, pumpkins and other organic materials are buried and rot without oxygen. Enter: Methane, a potent greenhouse gas. This is a driving factor of climate change, according to the UN Environment Programme.

Instead of trashing your seasonal porch decor, drop off old pumpkins at a composting site or compost at home.

Food scrap composting sites

Keep your gourds out of a landfill by dropping them off at one of the Triangle’s four food waste collection sites. Pro tip: Remove all accessories from your pumpkins before drop off (think: tea lights and decorative items like stickers).
At these sites, food waste is collected and turned into compost.

Compost from home

You can also compost pumpkins at home to ensure they decompose properly. Plus, it will leave you with rich soil for spring gardening.

Pro tip: Chop up your gourds and remove remaining seeds to help speed up the break-down process. You can also purchase mulch and compost from the City of Raleigh’s Yard Waste Center at 900 N. New Hope Rd. to help fuel your compost journey.

Don’t know how to compost at home? We’ve got you covered.
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  • Stargazing at The Willard | Wednesday, Nov. 2 | 7-9 p.m. | The Willard, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Join the Raleigh Astronomy Club for views of the starry skies from the rooftop while sipping on celestial-inspired cocktail specials.
Thursday, Nov. 3
  • Bitters and Cocktail Classes | Thursday, Nov. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Crude Bitters & The Bittery, 501 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $15 | Join this class focused on bitters, their history in cocktails, and flavor pairings — each attendee receives a small flight of cocktails with bitter recommendations.
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Friday, Nov. 4
  • First Friday Market & Movie Night | Friday, Nov. 4 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Shop from 35+ local makers + watch a free screening of “Jurassic Park.”
Saturday, Nov. 5
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  • Raleigh Veg Fest 2022! | Sunday, Nov. 6 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Moore Square Park, 226 E. Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Find healthy plant-based foods and local sources of eco-friendly and cruelty-free products.
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Vegans: This one’s for you 🍽️

Triangle Vegan Restaurant Week in Raleigh
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Yesterday was World Vegan Day — celebrate by dining at one of the eateries participating in the second Triangle Vegan Restaurant Week happening now through Monday, Nov. 7.

Whether you’re a seasoned vegan, a vegetarian, or just curious, there are 15+ restaurants, bakeries, bars, breweries, and food trucks around the Triangle offering innovative plant-based dishes this week.

Raleigh vegan menus

  • Libations 317, 317 W. Morgan St., Raleigh | The special menu for this craft cocktail bistro includes a vegan taco and banh mi (vegan pork belly topped with pickled vegetables on a white bun).
  • Young Hearts Distilling, 225 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | Raleigh’s first distillery is dishing up fried Fox Farm mushroom lettuce wraps, sweet potato ribbons, and butternut squash empanadas.
  • Sitti, 137 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | This authentic Lebanese spot is offering a three-course meal ($45 per person), featuring dishes like spinach pastries and cauliflower steak.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Cat.

Editor’s pick: Cocktail of the week alert. On Halloween, I coworked with Anne and our Managing Editor Erin at Sir Walter Coffee. When the clock struck 5 p.m., I ordered a Grandma’s Cookie-tini from the bar (with a shot of espresso). It was dangerously good and I bet it would make a pretty delicious mocktail as well. Cheers. 🍸

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