activities: August Concerts in Holly Springs, NC! Great Things to Do in Holly Springs - 07/26/08 07:23 AM
Holly Springs, NC is hopping!
Wondering what to do?  Here's some great summer events offered by the Holly Springs Cultural Center!
Saturday July 26 - 8 pm
Friends of Bluegrass presents Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper.  This guy is incredible on the bluegrass fiddle - he's won "Fiddle Player of the Year" … (4 comments)

activities: Haddon Hall Commons in Apex, NC - Shopping, Dining, and More - Raleigh Relocation Package - 07/25/08 05:22 AM
Raleigh Area Shopping and Dining
Haddon Hall Commons Shopping Center
Shopping and Dining in Apex, NC
Haddon Hall Commons is just one more example of why Apex, NC was ranked the #14 smaller city in the nation as a "Best Place to Live". 
Haddon Hall Commons is anchored by a large grocery store, … (0 comments)

activities: Raleigh Outlet Malls - Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield - Fun Things To Do in Raleigh! - 07/10/08 12:44 PM
Raleigh Recreation - Shopping! 
There are plenty of shopping opportunities in the Raleigh/Triangle area.  But a outlet shopping is certainly a favorite - and a fun way to find some great bargains, all in one place.
If you're looking for housewares, shoes, clothes for him, her or the baby, lotions and … (5 comments)

activities: Big Book Sale! Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale April 3-5 - 04/03/08 03:26 PM
Book Sales in Raleigh/Chatham County 
Looking for books?  Like to read?  Then take advantage of the Annual Book Sales at local libraries and clubs in the Raleigh area!
I had a great time at the Spring Book Sale this morning, held by the Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library.
The Spring Book Sale lasts … (0 comments)

activities: "Furniture Row" in Raleigh - Raleigh Relocation Package - 04/02/08 06:43 AM
Best Place for Furniture Shopping in Raleigh, NC
Furniture Row - Lots of Choices, All On One Street
If you're moving to the Raleigh area or within the Triangle, chances are you'll need some new furniture.  
Many moves are to a larger home.  Maybe you now need furniture for a keeping room or … (5 comments)

activities: Pittsboro, NC - Just Outside Raleigh and Chapel Hill - Chatham County Relocation Package - 03/20/08 07:09 AM
All About Pittsboro, NC - A Small Town Experience Just Outside Raleigh
Raleigh, NC is a huge, bustling metropolitan area.  It's just been rated #1, again, by Forbes for Business and Careers.  One of the many attractive things about the Triangle is the proximity of small towns and open countryside, close to … (9 comments)

activities: Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill and Pittsboro - House Brews, Great Food, and all the UNC Games You Can Watch! - 03/19/08 05:58 AM
Carolina Brewery - Great Place to Watch the Game and Grab a Beer
The original Carolina Brewery sits on the famous Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.  Just down the street from UNC Chapel Hill, this local brewery has long been one of the most popular spots in Chapel Hill to watch a UNC … (8 comments)

activities: Jordan Lake NC - Water Activities, Picnics and More - Just Southwest of Raleigh! - 03/18/08 05:13 AM
Jordan Lake NC:  Fishing, Boating, Hiking, Camping, and More!
Jordan Lake
Jordan Lake is one of the many treasures surrounding the Raleigh/Triangle. 
When I first moved here, I commuted to Sanford every day from Holly Springs.  I saw the exit sign for Jordan Lake, but I had no idea how large this lake … (8 comments)

activities: Raleigh Area Parks - Fred G Bond Metro Park in Cary, NC - What a Terrific Park! - 03/16/08 07:53 AM
Raleigh Area Parks - Fred G Bond Metro Park in Cary, NC
If you're relocating to the Raleigh area, you may be wondering what kinds of parks are in beautiful North Carolina.  Raleigh has quite a reputation for the number and size of parks, and the Fred G Bond Metro Park is just … (3 comments)

activities: Information Seminars at the Cary Senior Center - Writing, Jewerly, Art, Humor and More - Raleigh Retirement - 03/16/08 06:19 AM
Are you retiring in Raleigh and looking for some fun activities?
The Cary Senior Center offers some incredible programs for Triangle adults.
 
The Cary Senior Center is in Fred G Bond Metro Park, a beautiful 310 acre park in Cary, central to Holly Springs, Apex, Cary, Morrisville, Raleigh, and much of southern Wake … (0 comments)

activities: Relocating to Raleigh - Raleigh Farmer's Market - The Best Place to Find Kudzu Blossom Jelly in Raleigh! - 03/09/08 06:11 PM
Raleigh Farmer's Market
Fresh Produce, Homemade Jams and Jellies, Goat Cheese, Gifts and More
The Raleigh Farmer's Market is easy to find. 
There are plenty of signs on both Hwy 40 and Hwy 1, in Cary and Raleigh, all pointing the way. 
Take exit 297 off of Hwy 40, then … (3 comments)

activities: Raleigh Flea Market - From Antiques to Apples, Candlesticks to Chests, There's Something for Everyone at the NC Fairgrounds - 03/01/08 09:36 PM
Free Parking
Free Admission
Sunshine, beautiful skies, and lots of cool and unique stuff to look at.
The Flea Market at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh is one of my favorite places to spend a few hours taking a nice walk on a sunny weekend, or even on a rainy one - there are plenty of … (8 comments)

activities: Tavern Poker in the Raleigh Area - Where to Go and How it Works - Make New Friends in the Triangle - 02/18/08 07:17 PM
Do you watch ESPN?  I don't.  Thus, it was a surprise to me to learn that poker had made a world-wide entry into the list of sports a couple of years ago.  So it seems no profile of the Raleigh sports scene (which includes hockey with the Carolina Hurricanes, baseball with … (2 comments)

activities: Holly Springs 2008 Summer Fun - Rockstar Dance Camp, Cartoon Craze, Robot Academy, and More - 02/17/08 07:44 AM
The Holly Springs Cultural Center and Parks and Recreation Department is offering lots of fun courses this summer.  Hurry - registration began February 2, 2008, and the most popular courses are sure to fill long before summer starts!
Your children can enjoy basic art courses as well as fun offerings like Battle of the … (2 comments)

activities: Southern Village in Chapel Hill - Eat and Shop after a Day at Jordan Lake - 02/13/08 08:36 PM
Out for a drive in beautiful Chatham County this past weekend, I decided to head up 15/501 from the Jordan Lake area to see what I could see.  I discovered a charming shopping area called Market Street at Southern Village, just inside the southern tip of Chapel Hill.  
This hidden treasure … (4 comments)

activities: Summer Camps in the Carrboro/Chapel Hill Area - Arts, Sports, Horseback Riding, Cooking, Dance, and even "CSI-Chapel Hill" - 02/10/08 07:42 AM
Whether you're just relocating to the area or have been here for some time, you may be considering a summer camp for your child.  Here are some options in the Carrboro/Chapel Hill/Hillsborough area.  Many have very early sign up deadlines, so keep this in mind.  If you are planning a move to … (7 comments)

activities: Here's the Best Burger Joints in the Raleigh/Triangle Area - and What Makes Them Great - 02/09/08 05:32 PM
Have you just relocated to the area and are looking for a good place to take the family for dinner? Need a new hangout place to meet with friends? Do you like burgers and a fun, unique atmosphere? Tired of the same old fast food burgers?
Here are two of the … (8 comments)

activities: Release Your Inner Potter - Try an afternoon at "Pottery Camp" - 02/06/08 03:23 PM
North Carolina is known for its pottery, especially in the Seagrove area.  If you've ever looked at beautifully painted and glazed bowls, vases, and knick knacks and thought "I wish I could do that", well, maybe you can! 
If you're relocating or retiring to the Raleigh area, and wondering what there … (4 comments)

activities: Have you done any treasure hunting lately? Check out your local Cary, NC thrift shops! - 01/27/08 07:13 AM
When shopping for a place to live, great schools are a bonus, running water and electricity is also important, but for some people few things are more important than the shopping in the neighborhood.
So being the ever-vigilant neighbor, with nothing but all of your welfare in mind of course, I … (11 comments)

activities: Beaver Creek Crossing - Shopping Options in Apex, NC - 01/26/08 08:48 AM
Beaver Creek Crossings - Apex, NC Shopping 

 
"Well, what kind of shopping is nearby?"
That's one of the most common questions I get from the great people I speak to that are looking to move to the area.
 
Here's an example of one terrific shopping area. Beaver Creek … (5 comments)

 
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