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May 26th - June 1st 2011
by Pam & Michael Davison
www.Parkgeek.com
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! May your weekend be full of fun, relaxation and cookouts! Remember, if you are looking for a great park to play at this weekend, go to ParkGeek.com, click on Parks and check off the activities or amenities you are looking for. We will give you a list of parks that match your request with pictures and a map to get you there. Could planning a great Memorial Day Picnic get any easier?
For more info on everything going on, go to www.Parkgeek.com click on "Event Search" and fill in the dates. Be sure to include Friday through Monday so you don't miss anything. Select the search button and start planning! See below for more...
Memorial Day Observations
Memorial Day is about remembering and honoring those who served our nation. There will be a wonderful event on Monday keeping the meaning of the Holiday in mind. The St Francis Brass Band will be playing patriotic music and Pam Saulsby of WRAL TV will be singing the National Anthem at the State Capitol grounds. A wreath-laying ceremony in honor of those North Carolinians who served during times of war will take place at the Veterans' Monument.
Bennett Place will also honor our fallen soldiers with living history programs throughout the day Saturday focusing on the American Civil War.
Join the Raleigh City Museum Saturday to learn about civilian and military life in Raleigh and North Carolina during the 1940s. Costumed living historians will give a first hand representation of how life was on the home front and front lines during the Second Great War.
Fun at the Parks
Learn what trees need to grow, and "leaf" knowing how to identify common trees by their foliage at Leaf it to Me at Blue Jay Point County Park.
Spruce, in partnership with the Triangle Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, is recruiting volunteers to help maintain the Chatham County portion of the American Tobacco Trail through monthly workdays. Join them this Saturday for an American Tobacco Trail Workday.
If you would like to see a wide array of exotic birds, the North Carolina State Fairgrounds will be hosting a Bird Fair this weekend. The Fairgrounds will also host a Regional Morgan Horse Show.
The Durham FM Association, a group of friendly amateur radio operators invite the public to join them for Durham Fest at Little River Regional Park. There is an admission charge for the event.
Music & Movies
Movies by Moonlight starts up this Thursday night at Booth Amphitheater at Regency Park. Start the long weekend off early with the movie, The Social Network.
The Summer at the Springs Concert Series starts up this Friday night on the outdoor stage of the Holly Springs Cultural Center. Bring some chairs and pack a picnic dinner as you enjoy the R&B sounds of the GB4 Band.
Experience the North Carolina Museum of Art after dark. Art in the Evening starts the weekend off Friday night with live music, drinks and small plates in their lobby-turned-lounge.
Pack a picnic dinner Friday night and come enjoy a fun, lively concert by The Freight Hoppers at the American Tobacco Campus Amphitheatre.
The Family Fit Series is back Saturday afternoon at Marbles Kids Museum with Karma Kids Yoga.
Disney's animated Lady and the Tramp will be the featured flick at the Holly Springs Cultural Center Saturday morning.
Holiday Weekend in Wilmington
If you are one of the lucky ones heading east to the coast, we wanted to let you know about some fun stuff going on this weekend in the Wilmington Area. The Battleship North Carolina will be hosting the Annual Memorial Day Observance. Remember those who gave their lives in service and honor veterans at a traditional Memorial Day Observance featuring a military guest speaker, an all-service Color Guard, a 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, military band, Taps, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters. The 2011 Downtown Sundown Concert Series starts Friday night at Riverfront Park in Downtown Wilmington. Appetite for Destruction will offer the Ultimate GnR Tribute. The Historic Downtown Riverfront hosts a Riverfront Farmer's Market Saturday morning which features local farmers, producers, artists and crafters.
While you are in the Wilmington area, you may want to check out the Fort Fisher Aquarium. Membership to the three North Carolina Aquariums and the North Carolina Zoo are reciprocal. Our favorite is Luna, the albino alligator.
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