Today is National Make a Difference Day, and there are more than enough great causes in Raleigh to give your time to. Here are 40 ways to positively impact the City of Oaks.
🏡 If you want to help from your home
Make-A-Wish | Donate airline miles (and other gifts)to children.
The Salvation Army | Arrange for a contact-free pick-up of donated items.
It’s time to have your say — voting is now open for RALtoday’s Best. From kid-friendly venues to the best places to golf, there are plenty of opportunities to brag on your favorite local biz. Winners will be announced on Monday, Dec. 8.
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28.7. That’s the average age of newlyweds in North Carolina, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. If you’re planning to tie the knot in Raleigh, here’s our gift to you: a list of the prettiest places to say “I do” around town. (Newsweek)
Today Is
National Prescription Take Back Day. The City of Raleigh will accept your unused or expired prescription drugs at Falls River Pharmacy and Wegmans on Wake Towne Drive.
Health
A new academic study shows signs that consuming warm liquids may have positive impacts on physical + mental health. Researchers found correlated improvements in sleep, gut health, depression, and anxiety. Now the colder months are approaching, that’s just more reason to grab a warm bowl of soup. (Food & Wine)
Arts
Swifties are flocking to see Ophelia. Friedrich Heyser’s artistic depiction of Shakespeare’s tragic character is helping fill the halls of Germany’s Museum Wiesbaden thanks to Swift’s recent popular single, “The Fate of Ophelia.” See if you can spot her for yourself at one of Raleigh’s world-class museums. (The Guardian)
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North Carolinians’ favorite way to splurge? Hitting the water. A new study found yacht charters are the state’s most popular luxury experience. As for us, we’d take our luxury dollars to dry land — preferably toward a piece of Raleigh real estate.
The future’s looking bright. Tickets are on sale now for the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, happening Saturday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 11 at Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre.
Attendees can look forward to:
Strolling through a glowing path lined with thousands of handcrafted silk lanterns
Cultural performances featuring 25 Chinese artisans and performers
A variety of concessions + interactive, family-friendly fun
A really good vitamin C face serum that boasts 15,000+ five-star reviews on Amazon. It combines hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and aloe to hydrate + nourish, support your skin’s natural collagen, and improve the look of dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.
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