Benefits of Supporting PBS North Carolina

This month kicks off with April Fools’ Day, but the April 15 taxfiling deadline is no joke. The good news is that there are many ways to give to PBS North Carolina that may also lower your income taxes.

Gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts allow you to receive a tax deduction plus income for life. Gift annuity rates are higher than they have been in years. Donors in their seventies and eighties are eligible for returns ranging from 6 to 9%.

Your IRA can also be a tax-free source for charitable gifts. If you’re 70 ½ and above, you’re eligible to make tax-free qualified charitable distributions from your retirement plans, a convenient and smart way to support your favorite causes. Find more tax-friendly ways to support PBS North Carolina at pbsnclegacy.org

Free Estate Planning Webinar On April 18

Protect your family and your interests with an estate plan. Join us Tuesday, April 18, 10:30 AM–noon, for a courtesy webinar on estate planning with attorney Sue Haberberger of the Raleigh law firm Young Moore. Learn the basics of creating or updating an estate plan as well as important information about powers-of-attorney, wills and trusts.

Register at pbsnc.org/EstatePlanning

Many thanks to Capitol Broadcasting Company/WRAL for supporting PBS North Carolina for 21 years.

Find CenterPiece online at pbsnc.org/centerpiece. For schedules of all our services, visit pbsnc.org/schedule .

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Outdoor Fun with Nature Cat

House cat Fred knows that countless adventures await him in the great outdoors. In the fresh air, he connects with nature and observes the world around him, making big discoveries along the way. Discover plenty of “aha!” moments for your little explorers on Nature Cat . Catch new episodes weekdays at 3:30 PM on Rootle beginning April 17.

National Play Outside Day

The first Saturday of the month is National Play Outside Day. Here are some ideas to enjoy the great outdoors as a family:

• Be active: Play a game or go for a hike.

• Spend time together: Ask each other questions about what you see around you.

• Learn and discover: Exploring your own neighborhood is a fun and inexpensive way to discover something new.

The Rootle Roadster Tour Visits Mount Olive

Wayne County, the Rootle Roadster Tour is making a stop at the North Carolina Pickle Festival in Mount Olive! Join us Saturday, April 29, 9 AM–2 PM, for lots of family fun. Enjoy free hands-on activities, games, demonstrations with community partners, PBS KIDS education resources and more. Visit pbsnc.org/RoadsterTour for more info.

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For the most up-to-date info, visit pbsnc.org/schedule.