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Winter Open House Blue Jay Point County Park Celebration on February 3
Local residents can join the Blue Jay Point County Park staff as they celebrate another year of programs activities at the annual Winter Open House at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. The event focuses on different environmental education themes through crafts, interactive displays, hands-on educational activities and presentations. Participants can enjoy refreshments on the covered front porch while watching winter birds at the feeders. The family event is free for all ages, and no registration is required. For more information, call 919-870-4330, email bluejaypoint@ wakegov.com or visit wakegov.com/parks/bluejay.
27TH Annual Red Cross Ball Planned for April 8 The 27th Annual Triangle Red Cross Ball is planned for Saturday, April 28, at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. Linda Craft of Linda Craft & Team Realtors returns as Chair of one of the biggest annual charity events in the region. The event – planned for 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – is popularly known as a “Party for a Purpose”. Attendees can dance the night away while enjoying fine food and cocktails, and bidding on incredible live and silent auction items. For additional information on becoming a sponsor or securing tickets, email mira.batchelor@redcross.org, call 919-741-3478, or visit redcross.org/enc. Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley is located at 4500 Marriott Drive, just off I-440 at Glenwood Avenue.
2018 Red Cross Ball WHEN: Saturday, April 28; 6-11 p.m.
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
WHERE: Marriott Dr, Raleigh ATTIRE: Black tie optional; cocktail or formal FEATURES: Fine food and beverages; dancing; live and silent auctions; raffles
Blue Jay Point County Park is located at 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road in North Wake County.
North Raleigh’s Sertoma Arts Center hosts the 7th Annual Paint Your heART Out at 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.3 A fundraiser to benefit Sertoma’s arts and scholarship programs, the event allows participants of all ages to create an original Valentine-inspired masterpieces on canvass utilizing paint and other materials that will be available. Canvas costs are $6, $10 and $12, and pre-registration is encouraged, although pm-site registration is available. Additional donations are also accepted. For information, call 919-996-2329 or visit parks.raleighnc.gov. Sertoma Arts Center is located at 1400 West Millbrook Road. 919 Magazine
Linda Craft & Team Realtors
INFO: RedCross.org/ENC CONTACT: mira.batchelor@RedCross.org; 919-741-3478
Sertoma Event Funds Arts And Scholarship Programs
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WHO: Hosted by Linda Craft,
Chesterbrook Academy Open House Scheduled for Jan. 20
Chesterbrook Academy plans a Prospective Student Open House at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20. Serving youths age 3 to 5th Grade, the 4-Star preschool and elementary school has served North Raleigh students since 1995. The elementary school program combines a rigorous, standards-based curriculum with experiences that develop skills such as creativity, collaboration and communication. A technology-rich environment at the campus includes an iPad for each student in Grades 3-5. For more information, call 877-959-4181 or visit chesterbrookacademy.com. Chesterbrook Academy is located at 10200 Strickland Road in North Raleigh.
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