Carrboro promotes "Leave Your Leaves" initiative to encourage eco-friendly leaf disposal, supporting local ecosystems and reducing greenhouse emissions.

Chatham County announces the "Chatham Celebrates America 250" event, starting with a street fair and leading to a 250-day celebration for America's 250th Independence anniversary.

Wake Forest is set to host a public meeting on November 12 to discuss the design of a new skate park, with insights from community feedback. The park will also include other amenities like basketball and fitness courts.

The Renaissance Centre in Wake Forest is hosting a "Veteran Art Show" until November 26, featuring artworks by veterans and relatives, with an artists' reception on October 24.

Veterans in Raleigh have a new monthly event, 'Veterans and Coffee,' at the John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center, offering support and resources.

Durham residents can vote on how to spend $2.4 million on city projects, such as park improvements and public charging stations, through Participatory Budgeting Durham.

Wake Forest reintroduces a mobile grocery store by NCFST and Ripe for Revival, offering local produce and essentials with a pay-what-you-feel system and additional health and transit services.

Chatham Community Library hosts free Halloween events for youth in Pittsboro, including a Teen Party, StoryWalk®, and Storytime with trick-or-treating.

George Stevens of Durham will receive the Order of the Guardian Award from Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey for his long-standing contributions to the insurance industry.

Barwell Road Park hosts a free "Holidays Around the World" event for children 0-12 to learn about global winter celebrations on December 12, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Tiny Artists, Big Movements at Barwell Road Community Center offers art and music activities for kids aged 3-5, combining physical warm-ups with educational crafts and stories.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will attend a charity blood drive in North Wilkesboro, NC, benefiting the Special Olympics and supporting community health.

Wake Forest's "Warm Your Hearts with Coats Drive" collects coats for those in need, focusing on youth sizes, with multiple drop-off locations until October 25.