Teamwork makes the dream work, especially when it’s for a great cause. | Photo courtesy of No Woman No Girl Initiative
This week is National Volunteer Week, and we’re in the giving-back spirit. Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a healthcare enthusiast — there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 40 ways to get involved in the City of Oaks.
Raleigh Parks | Give your time by helping with landscaping, coaching sports leagues, and managing community gardens.
Roots with Purpose | Help assemble Compassion Packs full of hygiene supplies for the local unsheltered community.
Poe Center | This group provides essential health education programs and has taught 1.7 million students across 95 counties — volunteer to help in the office, in the garden, or prepare educational materials.
LGBT Center of Raleigh | Participate in outreach for Raleigh’s LGBTQ+ community or volunteer at special events, like Out! Raleigh Pride on June 20-21.
Note in the Pocket | Volunteer as a group or individual to sort and fold clothes at this nonprofit providing quality clothing to homeless and impoverished children + families.
Yoga in the Park | 6 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park | Free | Get in the flow in a serene environment where all practice levels are welcome — register in advance to secure your spot.
Secretly Shakespeare: “10 Things I Hate About You” | 6:30-8:15 p.m. | Cary Regional Library, Cary | Free | April is the Bard’s birthday — celebrate with this film adapted from “The Taming of the Shrew.”
Wednesday, April 23
Smoothies, Bowls, & Homemade Granola | 6-8:30 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, Cary | $99 | Learn how to make this healthy breakfast option from scratch.
As the original neuromodulator, Botox has been in use the longest and is considered the industry standard — tried, true, and widely trusted. It works best when treating small, targeted areas.
Dysport
Dysport’s unique formulation allows for a broader coverage area with fewer injection points, making it ideal for larger treatment areas, such as the forehead. It also tends to show results faster — sometimes in just two to three days.
Xeomin
Xeomin is a “purer” blend, entirely free from accessory proteins. This makes it a great option for patients with sensitivities or who have developed a resistance to Botox or Dysport.
Still not sure which is right for you? Synergy’s team can help you find your custom match with a consultation.
NC’s first location of a West Coast taco shop is coming to Durham. Del Taco will open in mid-May near RTP. This California fave promises regular meal deals on tacos, nachos, and even burgers. Another location is in the works in Sanford — Raleigh next? (Raleigh Magazine)
Sports
The Canes beat the Devils 4-1 to start their Stanley Cup Playoffs run yesterday. The teams will hit the ice again tomorrow at the Lenovo Center. (ESPN)
Try This
This’ll be a home run. The Carolina Sandlot Collective is hosting teams from across the nation at the historic Durham Bulls field + the filming location for “Bull Durham.” Attendance is free, but don’t miss bites from Lawrence Barbecue and local beer to enjoy while you watch teams far + wide.
Read
Raleigh set a goal of providing 5,700 affordable housing units by 2026, and with less than a year to go, the city has provided 3,848. Read more from INDY Week about Raleigh’s progress toward eliminating homelessness and what it’ll cost the city.
Outdoors
A favorite floral spot just got even better. WRAL’s Azalea Gardens has expanded with a new garden section, including a bridge and more colorful azaleas and blooming flowers. (WRAL)
Mansion Monday
This butter-yellow home in Forest Park was built in the 1920s and sets the standard for classic comfort in this neighborhood. Six bedrooms and five and a half baths make this a perfect hosting spot, and the natural light makes it one of our faves right now — here’s the price tag.
Pets
Meet Petfolk: the website and app built for better animal care + vet experiences.Check out Petfolk’s four Raleigh-area clinics, or download the app for 24/7 virtual care.*
A pair of versatile men’s pants that offer a stylish, yet relaxed fit. Whether it’s for work, on the golf course, or a date night, these straight fit pants are crafted with premium, four-way stretch fabric for a refined look that doesn’t sacrifice comfort.
Happy Monday, Raleigh. I recently became the proud owner of a vintage film camera, and while I’m still getting my bearings, I’d love to know of any of your favorite photo spots in Raleigh. I can’t promise they’ll all be completely in focus, but I’ll be sure to share some of my first shots here in the newsletter.
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