Wake County Public Libraries invites readers of all ages to put their creativity to the test in a special bookmark-designing contest as part of the 2025 Summer Reading Program. The contest runs throughout March, and winning designs will be printed and distributed at all 23 Wake County libraries this summer. This year’s theme, “Color Our […]
Families with children and teens are invited to join Chatham Community Library for the Kids Voting Chatham kick-off event. Participants will enjoy crafts, activities, videos and more that will familiarize young people with the electoral process in Chatham County, North Carolina, and the United States. This event is free, and no registration is required. WHAT: […]
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This summer, Historic Oak View is once again a host site for the Summer Food free lunch program! In partnership with the Wake County School System, free lunches will be provided to children under 18, Monday through Friday at the park’s Bluebird Shelter. No pre-registration required. Meals must be eaten on site. Stop by for […]
Brian McKnight’s Twitter mentions were a shambles this weekend after people started digging through his past social media posts and noticing the way he referenced his family members. In one post, McKnight referred to his stepdaughter as the person who made him a Girl Dad and mentioned that she was the daughter he always wanted. […]
The Durham County Board of Elections in conjunction with Durham County Kids Voting is formally announcing the first ever Kids ‘I Voted’ Sticker contest for Durham County. The winning design will be chosen by Durham County students in grades K-12 and will be given to kids attending the polls with their parents. The deadline to […]
Children ages 5 to 11 can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a lower dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children in this age group, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend all children 5–11 get the vaccine to protect against serious illness […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers free summer meals to kids across North Carolina. The program is similar to the School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, except meals are free to all kids that come to a registered summer meals site. The NC Department of Public Instruction manages the program in North Carolina. Additional […]
Have last-minute Christmas shopping to do? Need to wrap some presents? Drop off your kids to celebrate the first day of winter with fun nature crafts and get a couple of hours to yourself! This program takes place on Sunday, December 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. and costs $4. It is open to participants […]
Coats Cause We Care provides new or gently used/clean coats for children in the Raleigh area. Our goal is to provide 500 coats to children in need! How do I get involved? Volunteer as a Coat Captain Gather new or gently used/clean coats on hangers from your friends, neighbors, your place of work and or your closet. […]
Everyone loves the holidays – especially kids. So, we thought it would be interesting, and hopefully entertaining, to watch Wake Forest-area children share their thoughts and perspectives on what is commonly referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year.” Between now and Friday, Oct. 23, the Town of Wake Forest is inviting parents […]
Face coverings are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with everyday preventive actions and social distancing in public settings. Here are the top seven things you should know. 1. Do all students have to wear face coverings? Yes, face coverings are required for all students inside school buildings and […]
