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3 events worth checking out in Raleigh this week

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Published on January 23, 2019
3 events worth checking out in Raleigh this week North Carolina Museum of History. | Photo: A. E./Yelp

From a cycling trek presentation to an African-American cultural celebration, there's plenty to enjoy in Raleigh this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.

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Trek Travel Night  

Trek Travel is offering this free event at Trek Bicycle Raleigh Holly Park. The tour operator offers cycling trips for riders of every level from trails in Coast Rica to National Parks in America. This event will also feature a social hour with refreshments and snacks. 

When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Trek Bicycle Raleigh Holly Park, 3020 Wake Forest Road
Admission: Free
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Timely Topics Lunch - School Vouchers

Bonnie Bechard will be the featured speaker at this free lunch event. Her presentation will focus on the school voucher program for North Carolina schools. Bechard is a retired UNC-Chapel Hill administrator and Vice President of the League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear.    

When: Friday, Jan. 25, noon-1:30 p.m.
Where: Ridge Road Baptist Church, 2011 Ridge Road
Admission: Free
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18th Annual African-American Cultural Celebration

This event will help kick off Black History Month. It features over 75 musicians, storytellers, dancers, historians, authors, artists and more. The North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh will serve as host. 

When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St.
Admission: Free
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