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Time to trot around Raleigh 🦃

Trot your way to these 6 Thanksgiving runs
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If you’re inspired to run, walk, or trot while your family and friends are visiting this holiday, check out these six Thanksgiving turkey trots happening around Raleigh.

Raleigh Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 8:30 a.m. | 3510 Wade Ave., Raleigh | $28+ | Trot along Ridgewood Shopping Center + Meredith College to raise money for the National MS Society.

Trophy Trot 5K | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 9 a.m. | 1251 Goode St., Raleigh | $35+ | Race proceeds go toward Healing Transitions, an organization that supports homeless and underserved individuals with alcoholism and other drug addictions.

Skinny Turkey Run | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 a.m. | 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr., Raleigh | $10+ | Choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or mile walk, with options for kids.

Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 8:30 a.m. | 2002 Grisdale Ln., Cary | $15+ | Join a mile walk, an 8K, or a kids dash.

Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 8:30 a.m. | White Deer and Lake Benson Parks, Garner | $20+ | Run to help this Wake County dog shelter raise funds to take in dogs with medical needs + hospice cases.

Turkey Chase | Saturday, Nov. 26 | 8:30 a.m. | William B. Umstead State Park, Raleigh | $35+ | Run a 20K, 10K, 5K, or kids-in-strollers race while supporting community fitness organization Fit & Able Productions.

And for those itching to double knot those laces + train for next year’s marathon, read on to discover running clubs across Raleigh for runners of every ability. But pace yourself. 👟
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Tuesday, Nov. 15
  • Open Mic Night | Tuesday, Nov. 15-Tuesday, Dec. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Goodnights Pop-Up Club, 511 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | Free | Flex your comedic skills; the performance order is chosen by random lottery.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
  • Holiday Sip & Shop | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 4-8 p.m. | City Club Raleigh, 150 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Explore vendors and take in city views while you get a jump start on your holiday shopping.
  • Manchester Orchestra | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 6:30 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $32 | See this indie-rock band from Atlanta perform live.
Thursday, Nov. 17
  • Moonlight in the Garden | Thursday, Nov. 17-Saturday, Nov. 19 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh | $20-$30 | See the internationally-acclaimed gardens of the Arboretum artfully illuminated.
  • Colorado Avalanche vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $32-$375 | Cheer on the Canes during Hockey Fights Cancer Night.
Friday, Nov. 18
  • Korngold Violin Concerto | Friday, Nov. 18-Saturday, Nov. 19 | 8 p.m. | Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 East South St., Raleigh | $22-$68 | Experience cinematic themes and soaring emotions as the North Carolina Symphony and guest violinist Blake Pouliot transport you to the golden age of Hollywood.
Saturday, Nov. 19
  • Christmas Parade Party | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 7 a.m. | State of Beer, 401 Hillsborough St., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy hot chocolate, cider, coffee, mulled wine, pastries, and breakfast burritos before the Raleigh Christmas Parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m.
  • Light the Square | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Fenton, 855 Cary Towne Blvd., Cary | Free | Jingle all the way to Fenton’s first annual event to see the 40-ft Christmas tree lighting, plus enjoy performances, a laser light show, a visit from Santa, a holiday post office, drinks + more.*
Thursday, Dec. 15
  • Doing Others Good Gala | Thursday, Dec. 15 | 7-10 p.m. | Beryl Campus, 3915 Beryl Rd., Raleigh | $120 | Enjoy food, drinks, music + more at The Loading Dock’s first annual Doing Others Good Gala, aimed at raising $15,000 for local non-profit, Gabi’s.*
Saturday, Dec. 31
  • Heritage Glitz & Glam New Year’s Eve Dinner | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 6 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave, Asheville | Dinner included in package price | Enjoy a plated dinner Old Hollywood style with a live Rat Pack Era band — part of the NYE Package.*

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Weather
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Announced
Open
  • Riparian Provision Co. is now open at 1408 S. Saunders St. The sister store to Pelagic Beer & Wine offers craft beer and wine, local artisinal snacks, sustainable goods, and lots of plants. This week, Riparian is open at various times, Wednesday-Sunday. 🪴
Development
  • Beech Bluff County Park — Wake County’s first new park in more than a decade — will break ground today at 2 p.m. The 300-acre park will have trails, community gardens, playgrounds, picnic shelters, a wildlife-viewing platform, classrooms, and more. The park is slated to open in 2024.
Biz
  • Gables Motel Lodge, a vacant hotel in the Mordecai neighborhood, will soon be renovated. Raleigh-based singer Tift Merritt and Durham hotelier Daniel Robinson plan to refurbish the historic property and turn it into a boutique hotel with 18 rooms, a bar, and a library. Construction is expected to begin early next year. (Axios Raleigh)
Outdoors
  • Yesterday, Wake County Parks transitioned to winter hours. This means that most of the parks will now close at 5:30 p.m. Double check park hours to know when to go.
Sports
  • You won’t want to miss this annual rivalry game. Catch the NC State IcePack play UNC in the Governor’s Cup on Monday, Nov. 21 at PNC Arena. Purchase tickets ($10-$30). 🏒
Seasonal
  • Searching for Saint Nick? WRAL curated a list of places to find Santa Claus in the Triangle, from locations like Crabtree Valley Mall and Triangle Town Center to events such as the Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting and Christmas Carousel Market. 🎄
Raleighite
  • Headbands of Hope founder Jess Ekstrom released a new book today. “Create Your Bright Ideas” is an interactive entrepreneurship book for teens and tweens, featuring inspiring stories, journaling prompts, and coloring pages. 📚
    Stat
    • 56% of current + prospective homeowners think about their finances for at least 30 minutes every day. Dig into the study.*
    Tech
    • It’s time to blow out the candles. Lenovo’s ThinkPad is celebrating 30 trips around the sun — and nearly two decades in NC. Join the party and test your 90s knowledge with their new blast-from-the-past video.*
    Featured Deal
    • Moe’s Southwest Grill of the Triangle is offering $5 off any Moe’s Meal Kit (think: tacos, fajitas, or nachos) through Saturday, Dec. 31. To snag the deal, download the Moe’s Southwest Grill app and use code MEALKITS22.*
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    • Daunted by a long holiday shopping list? Quick cash idea: List your extra storage spaces on Neighbor. You can rent out anything from closets and sheds to driveways and parking spots. Bonus: Listing your space is free. 💸*
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    Have you made your list and checked it twice? Enjoy holiday shopping (and free hot chocolate) at North Hills’ Holiday Shop and Stroll event on Sat., Nov. 19 from noon-4 p.m. Bonus: Spend $150 to receive a free $25 gift card.

    Stay after for a magical Tree Lighting Celebration, featuring a live band, kids activities, a vendor village + food trucks — plus a visit from Santa as the 41-ft. Christmas tree is lit amid holiday music. 🎄 *
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