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🐈‍⬛ Give a black cat a fur-ever home

Celebrate Black Cat Day in Raleigh by rescuing a feline
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Could one of these black cats be your next furry friend? | Photos provided by Meow House Cat Rescue + SAFE Haven for Cats
Today, Oct. 27 is Black Cat Day in Raleigh + across the country. Although “black cat bias” — a theory that darker colored cats are less likely to be adopted — might be a hoax, we want to highlight local kitties who might be your purr-fect match. These are all local nonprofit rescues, meaning you’re adopting, not shopping.
  • Cause for Paws | This rescue — which you might know from two local thrift stores — is home to 23-week-old brothers Forest Bear and Black Bear in its north Raleigh location. If you’re not ready for a full commitment, try fostering; the rescue provides all supplies, you just need to bring your time and love.
  • Meow House Cat Rescue | Meet the gang at Meow House. With eight black cats to choose from, you can have your pick from older cats like Flynn or Mr. Kitty, or kittens like Ariel, Loverboy, and plenty more.
  • SAFE Haven for Cats | Visit potential fur babies at Purr Cup Cafe, a coffee shop where you can meet cats. Plus, double check the “Holding Out For My Hero” section of the website — these cats have been in the shelter for a long time or have special needs.
  • Second Chance Pet Adoptions | Founded in 1987, Second Chance is the oldest no-kill rescue organization in Wake County. Adopt a black kitten like Elara, or brothers Rumple and Ratcliff.
  • SPCA of Wake County | The SPCA has a wide variety of cats, dogs, and other pets like rabbits and guinea pigs.
 
Events
Friday, Oct. 27
  • Kooky Spooky | Friday, Oct. 27 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | $18-$20 | Enjoy a monster mash dance party and mad scientist experiments.
  • Arcadia by Tom Stoppard | Friday, Oct. 27-Sunday, Oct. 29 | Times vary | Burning Coal Theatre Company, 224 Polk St., Raleigh | $30 | This play explores certainty and uncertainty by one of the most significant contemporary playwrights.
  • Haunted History Tour | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC, 200 N. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Learn about the history of some of Raleigh’s most important landmarks accompanied by a ghost story at each stop.
  • Vampire’s Ball: A Live Halloween Party | Friday, Oct. 27 | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | Sports & Social Cary, 301 Fenton Gateway Dr. Ste. 110, Cary | $15 | Fill up on sweets at the candy bar, dance to live music and entertainment, enjoy drink specials, and join the costume contest.
Saturday, Oct. 28
  • Fall Fest by Brookside Bodega and The Optimist | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 2-6 p.m. | Brookside Bodega, 1000 Brookside Dr., Ste. 119, Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the neighborhood with local vendors, fun games, and Gouge Wrestling.
  • The Monster Mash | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | King’s Raleigh, 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $15-$18 | Party in your Halloween costume with local bands and an after party.
Sunday, Oct. 29
  • Halloween Party with Freedom Ride Rescue | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 2-8 p.m. | Clouds Brewing, 1233 Front St., Raleigh | Free | Come dressed up for this dog costume party + human costume party to enjoy a pumpkin carving contest, kids games, vendors, and more.
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Education

5 ways to talk to kids about bullying
Presented by a RALtoday Partner
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CM Prep’s mission is to serve every student’s educational journey and propel them forward to safely learn in a way that’s best for them. | Photo provided by Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and 40% of students reported being bullied on school campuses in the past year. Sadly, this statistic has been steadily increasing since 2019.

Enter: Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy (CM Prep), a private, virtual charter school providing K-11 students and parents with an alternative to the traditional school experience.

“His transition was really smooth,” says Jennifer, a parent who transitioned her student to CM Prep after he experienced bullying in his previous school. “His grades have improved and he’s getting hands-on learning experiences so that he can learn at his own pace.”

For families whose students may face bullying in their schools, CM Prep counselors share these five tips:
  1. Encourage open and honest communication with children about their experiences.
  2. Empower students to speak up, and teach them how to identify bullying.
  3. Engage with the school’s support programs.
  4. Teach and model positive behavior.
  5. Look into mental health resources.
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News Notes
Try This
  • Head to Fred Fletcher Park for a Fall Arts Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4. Explore tents of bookmakers, fiber + glass artists, jewelers, and more to get a head start on holiday shopping or participate in hands-on artsy activities.
Community
  • Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Dispose of unused + expired prescription and over-the-counter medications, no questions asked, tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wegmans and Falls River Pharmacy in north Raleigh.
Open
  • Limatus Bespoke is joining City Market. This appointment-only custom suit + clothing shop is located at 307 Blake St. and is its first location outside of San Antonio. The possibilities are Limatus-less.
Closing
  • Fast-casual pizza joint Your Pie will close both remaining locations in the Triangle. The Raleigh restaurant, located in Plantation Square, opened in July 2020. The Cary location closed last year and will become a Paris Baguette, a bakery from Raleigh-headquartered international grocery store Fresh International Market. (Triangle Business Journal)
Featured Deal
  • Are your home plumbing systems ready for winter? Schedule an inspection and let an expert plumber make sure all the plumbing systems in your home are prepared for colder weather. Air Experts Heating, Cooling LLC is offering $79 Winter Plumbing Inspections through Thursday, Nov. 30. Make an appointment.*
Holiday
  • Private Igloo Lounge? Sign us up. THE RINK at Red Hat Amphitheater presented by UNC Health returns with its natural ice skating rink under the Raleigh skyline, plus themed nights, outdoor lounges, fire pits, games, wine/beer, and — new this year — exclusive, six-person private igloo lounges. Reserve your tickets.*
Community
  • Looking to support local? Start right here: with the RALtoday news team. We live, work, and play all things Raleigh so we can bring you the kind of news you actually care about. Directly support us by becoming a RALtoday member — you’ll keep this free newsletter hitting inboxes.
 
Eat

🐓 Wings of fury

Who has the best chicken wings in Raleigh?
Touchdown Sports Bar tossed wings with carrots and celery.
Our readers raved about Touchdown Sports Bar’s tasty wing flavors like the honey Old Bay. | Photo provided by Touchdown Sports Bar
Over 1,000 chicken fans cast their votes for the most fire wings in Raleigh, and the results are in. Here’s the top 3, according to our readers. Vote for the ultimate wingery; voting ends Tuesday, Oct. 31.

My Way Tavern | The raspberry chipotle wings are certainly something to write home about and have just the right mildly sweet flavor.
The Flat Drum | Try unique flavors like spicy PB&J and maple bacon dry rub from this local food truck.
Touchdown Sports Bar | The clear favorites for this chicken hot spot are the honey Old Bay, West Coast, and classic hot wings.

It’s the championship — vote for the best wing in the 919.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Allie
From the editor
Tonight, I’m headed to my first Canes game of the season. I’m excited to see the team in action, but I’m just a bit more excited for all the new food offerings, like the BBQ Lab and Gonza. Let us know what new items you’re most curious about at PNC Arena and I’ll try my best to report back.
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