Archive for August, 2010
The Persuasive Power of Ice Cream
NC Green Power sent out their most recent newsletter with a link to volunteer opportunities. If you volunteer with any of the eligible organizations they partner up with, you get a coupon for a free pint of ice cream. I’m a sucker for ice cream so I clicked away. Well, the link didn’t just take [...]
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Eastern Triangle Farm Tour
Photo by Molly Hayes The 5th Annual Eastern Triangle Farm Tour is coming up on Sat. & Sun. Sept 18 & 19, from 1 to 5 PM. This is a great way to learn about regional agriculture in general, and in particular about where some of the best local food comes from. From the organizers: [...]
Raleigh Reuse
The Reuse Alliance Acts as a conduit that builds relationships between reuse sector organizations, and between the sector & the public. They’re hosting the first annual ReuseConex, a national conference and expo recognizing the importance of reuse. October 18 through 20, 2010 the Reuse Alliance will host ReuseConex at the Raleigh Hilton. Admittedly, if you [...]
indieNC First Friday Market, This Friday, Aug. 6, Downtown Raleigh
It’s almost the first Friday of the month which means it’s time for another indieNC First Friday Market in Raleigh. This month we have a great selection of artists selling their wares and a few of them are shown here. The event runs from 6pm-10pm and is free. Plus, if you print off and bring [...]
Saxapahaw General Store
The aisles are lined with STP motor oil and Seventh Generation soaps. The coolers are stocked with Gatorades and Goat Lady Dairy’s local organic cheeses. The freezers are full of frozen Snickers ice-cream bars and Cane Creek Farm grass-fed meat. The shelves offer Starburst candies and The Accidental Baker’s artisan crackers and granolas. This is the Saxapahaw General Store, the gas-station gourmet food mart and restaurant that is generating lots of [...]
