Community Blog

If you missed the Carolina Mudcats vs the Chattanooga Lookout games, you have the opportunity to watch a free Mudcats game. Friday, June 24th is Philanthropy Friday at the Five County Stadium. June 24th, is the 2nd game in a 5 game series against the Huntsville Stars. A game ticket normally cost between $6 and $11. The Cattails Restaurant is located at the... [Read more...]

You might have read March’s blog post “To Kill a MockingbirdPresented by Burning Coal Theater." It focused on the performance of a literary classic. The Burning Coal Theater holds performances, but it also has opportunities for acting education. If you are looking for an internship, classes or if you are looking to improve your public speaking, the... [Read more...]

The Research Triangle Park organization is a high-tech research and development center in Raleigh, NC. This year it is holding the 1st Annual Race against Pulmonary Hypertension Run/Walk. The race takes place on June 25th and will feature two events. The 2nd event is the 6 minute walk. The registration fee for this walk is the same as the registration free... [Read more...]

How will you celebrate Independence Day 2011? Before finding a place to sit and watch the fireworks, drive to Joel Lane Museum House and learn about daily life during the 1770s. Besides playing games and drinking lemonade, you will have the opportunity to participate in chores. Some of these chores include churning butter and carrying water buckets. It sounds... [Read more...]

Last week I told you about the Raleigh Farmer’s Market that takes place in Falls River Town Center. Falls River Town Center also offers open mic night and movie series night. If you have not visited the Falls River Town Center website, you could miss a lot of fun events. If you are not interested in the events that take place in Falls River Town Center,... [Read more...]

Are you curious to learn about why certain weather patterns happen and tips on predicting the weather? If so, head to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences located at 11 West Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27601 on Saturday, June 18 for Stormfest! This is a free all-day event starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. At Stormfest, you can meet the meteorologists... [Read more...]

Most farmers’ markets take place only during the weekend. I shop for my groceries during the weekend, but sometimes I want or need to purchase something during the week. Luckily, I live near a farmer’s market that is open during the week. If you live in Summermill at Falls River apartment community, you also live near a farmer’s market that is open during... [Read more...]

Division II NCAA Baseball consists of college teams like; Barton College, Chowan University, Lenoir Rhyne University, North Carolina Central University, and Winston Salem University. Mount Olive College is a North Carolina College competing in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship. The 2011 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship will take place at the... [Read more...]

If you are familiar with the North Carolina Museum of Art, you are aware of the exhibits, the collections, and the Art in the Park. Did you also know that the North Carolina Museum of Art offers much more than visual art? The North Carolina Museum of Art also offers Children’s Performances, Drop-In Crafts, Summer Movies, and Summer Concerts. Its Children’s... [Read more...]

The Brightleaf District is in downtown Durham, North Carolina. It is only 30 minutes from Summermill at Falls River. The Brightleaf District is filled with at least 40 restaurants, nearly 20 bars, and close to 50 shops. Some of the restaurants include Aliva’s Durham Bistro, King’s Sandwich Shop, and Parker and Oats. The bars include Fullsteam Brewery,... [Read more...]