Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary School

• Spanish Immersion: In this 90/10 immersion model, students learn in Spanish for the majority of the day, developing fluency in reading, writing, speaking and listening in Spanish and English.
• World language electives: All students explore French or Spanish language and culture.
• Global studies: Students learn about cultures, experiences, and challenges across the globe within each of their content area classes.

Smith Magnet Elementary School

• Dual language instruction: Students can engage in 50/50 model with 50% Spanish + 50% English instruction, which promotes both bilingualism and biliteracy.
• World language courses: All students take a daily course in Spanish or Mandarin.
• The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme: Governed by the International Baccalaureate Organization — representing 60+ countries and serving two million students worldwide each year — this program emphasizes transdisciplinary instruction across subjects and allows students to gain in-depth insight into diverse cultures.

Enroll + apply by Jan. 25

• Mixology Techniques for Dry January | Friday, Jan. 19 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Current Wellness, 219 S. East St., Raleigh | $24-$30 | Learn new mixology skills to make fun new mocktails from home.
• Do Portugal Circus | Friday, Jan. 19-Sunday, Jan. 28 | Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh | $20-$50 | Be amazed by talented artists as they perform death-defying acts.
• Craftapalooza | Friday, Jan. 19 | 10:15-11:15 a.m. | East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale | Free | Young children are invited to enjoy a day of cutting, pasting, coloring, and creating.

• NC Vintage Bazaar | Saturday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 21 | 12-7 p.m. | Expo Center at State Fairgrounds, 4825 Trinity Rd., Raleigh | $10-$15 | Join the biggest vintage clothing and thrift convention in NC to shop thousands of vintage T-shirts, jackets, sweaters, and many more treasures to sift through.
• Raleigh Girls Club Premiere Event | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 1-4 p.m. | Teets, 425 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $10 | Make new friends at this event benefiting the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation.
• Backyard Birds with Frank Doherty | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Logan’s Garden Shop, 707 Semart Dr., Raleigh | $5-$10 | Learn about native birds and how to attract them to your yard.
• The Dave Matthews Tribute Band w/ Cosmic Superheroes | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 7 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $15-$25 | Listen to this tribute band perform songs like “The Space Between” and “Crash Into Me.”

• The Maxwell’s Winter Showcase | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 12-2 p.m. | The Maxwell, 330 Gideon Creek Way, Raleigh | $15-$30 | Browse dreamy wedding vendors in The Maxwell’s sophisticated space — proceeds will be donated to The Green Chair Project.

• Devereux Neighborhood Bar is hosting its grand opening tonight in the former Pink Boot space near Layered Croissanterie. Pop into the renovated spot to listen to tunes and raise a glass to this bar and sister concept Prospects Craft Kitchen & Cocktail Bar, now open next door.

• Sam’s Bottle Shop, a long-term Durham business, will close its doors on Feb. 11 after serving the community for more than 80 years. Shop owner John Boy Jr. announced the news on Facebook and stated that it’s his time to retire. (INDY Week)

• The City of Raleigh is looking for qualified individuals or businesses to run a cafe in the Moore Square concession space. Interested individuals have until Feb. 9 to apply — read up on the qualifications.

• The Dix Park Conservancy is hiring a full-time operations manager. If you think you have what it takes to lead operations staff for five Dix Park Conservancy-controlled properties, what are you waiting for? Apply online.

• Cheers to four years. The Longleaf Hotel & Lounge is celebrating its four-year anniversary with an apres ski-themed party on Saturday, Jan. 27. Show up in your winter best to participate in a puffy vest contest and to enjoy fondue + music.

• Take your green-thumbed partner to a paint + pour date night event at Atlantic Gardening on Feb. 2. Grab a sip from the bar and learn how to paint monstera leaves — tickets are $75 per person for this beginner class.

• What big events in Raleigh are you most looking forward to attending this year? We want to know what’s marked on your 2024 calendar (think: Dreamville Festival, Art in Bloom, and the North Carolina ‘Cuegrass Festival). Tell us what you’re excited for in 2024.

• Erasing interest on purchases and balance transfers into 2025 can really make a difference. Throw in no annual fee, and there’s no wonder why thousands are lining up for these cards.*

• Feb. 9: Voter registration deadline
• Feb. 15: In-person early voting begins
• Feb. 27: Absentee ballot request deadline
• March 2: In-person early voting ends
• March 5: Primary Election Day (Wake County Public Schools are closed)
• March 5: Absentee ballot return deadline

• Check your voter status
• Not registered to vote? Update your information or see how to register
• Find your polling place
• Bring a valid voter ID