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List of upcoming events at Chilliwack, Sardis and Yarrow libraries – Chilliwack Progress

List of upcoming events at Chilliwack, Sardis and Yarrow libraries - Chilliwack Progress

Chilliwack’s three libraries are chock-a-block full of events this fall. Here’s what’s coming up at the Chilliwack, Sardis and Yarrow libraries:

Storytime • Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Chilliwack Library: Thursdays, Sept. 8 to Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sardis Library: Mondays, Sept. 12 to Dec. 19, (excluding Oct. 10), 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Yarrow Library: Wednesdays, Sept. 14 to Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Babytime • Help your baby develop speech and language skills — enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. Chilliwack Library: Tuesdays, Sept. 6 to Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Crafternoon • Create marbled fall leaf decorations for your home – an in-library ‘take-and-make. Dress to get messy. For ages five and older. Yarrow Library: Thursday, Sept. 15, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

BeTween Book Club • Love to read and talk about books? Can’t make it down to the library on your own? Join our monthly BeTween Book Club and bring along your mom, grandpa, sister (you decide) who also loves to read. We read books, have lively discussions, eat snacks and meet other book lovers. Recommended for ages 9 to 12. Chilliwack Library: Monday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Book Club • Join in for lively discussions of selected titles. Chosen books will change monthly and copies are provided by the library. New members are welcome to join at any time. Chilliwack Library: Thursday, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

English Learners Book Club • Books will be provided. Join anytime. Read, learn, share, have fun! Our first session will include a library tour, opening a library account, discussing the book club, book selection and distribution. To register, contact Janet Les at esl@chilliwacklearning.com or call/text 604-793-5419. Chilliwack Library: Thursdays, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Genealogy Group • Share ideas, learn new tips and tricks, solve research roadblocks, and learn the history of the area and era you are researching. Monthly meetings often include guest speakers on various topics. All are welcome. Chilliwack Library: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Library for All • An inclusive program for adults 19 and older, regardless of abilities. Bring your friends, family members or caregivers. There will b special guests and activities, snacks, and people can make new connections. This is in collaboration with Chilliwack Society for Community Living. Chilliwack Library: Thursdays, Sept. 15, 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Infant Massage • Join us for this program led by a certified infant massage instructor. Benefits for your baby may include stimulation, interaction, relaxation and relief. Please bring along a blanket and waterproof changing mat to lay your baby down on. This program is for caregivers and infants (must not be able to crawl yet), no siblings please. Registration is required, please. Contact Ali Edelman at 604-823-8760 ext. 3251 or email aedelman@fvcdc.org to sign up. Sardis Library: Wednesdays, Sept. 14 to Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Baby Yoga • Relax, energize and rebuild strength in a playful and welcoming environment. Learn calming baby massage and stretch techniques with a yoga instructor. Best suited for babies that are not yet mobile. Previous yoga experience not required. Age six weeks and up welcome. Registration required. Call or drop by the library to sign up. Sardis Library: Friday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Kids Yoga with The Valley Bee • Join yoga teacher Britt Zurowski from thevalleybee.ca for this play-based yoga. There will be games, poses, meditation, relaxation and a story to match the theme of emotions. Yoga mats and blankets provided. Registration required. For kids aged four to 11. Contact the Chilliwack Library to sign up. Chilliwack Library: Sunday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Great Blue Heron Reserve Storytime • Celebrate Science Literacy Week with us at the Great Blue Heron Reserve. You and your little one will be treated to a storytime, followed by a guided tour of the reserve where you’ll get to see and learn all about the amazing wildlife that live there. Registration required, please call or drop by the library to sign up. Great Blue Heron Reserve: Monday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Rainbow Café • This partnership program with Chilliwack Community Services offers an inclusive and safe space for youth aged nine to 12 who are part of or curious about the LGBTQ community. Space for tweens to ask questions, learn, and meet new friends. There will be snacks, beverages, and board games provided. Chilliwack Library: Monday, Sept. 19, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Fun with Sphero BOLT • The Sphero BOLT provides unlimited ways to express your inventive ideas and experience the power of programming… or you can just have fun driving it around the room. BOLTs brings robotics, coding and STEAM principles together – all through play. Drop in to check out this playground addition and see what it can do. Chilliwack Library: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Author Reading: Lindsay Maple • Join local author Lindsay Maple as she reads from her new book, (Not) Your Basic Love Story, a romcom about acceptance, compromise, and love being the only thing that truly matters. Copies will be available for purchase. Sardis Library: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cubetto Storytime • It is never too early to begin learning logic and coding. Cubetto is a friendly wooden robot that teaches children the basics of computer programming through stories and activities. Join our special storytime where we will read a special story starring Cubetto and celebrate Science Literacy Week. Chilliwack Library: Thursday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Parent Child Mother Goose • Discover fun with rhymes, songs, and stories. This is an interactive program for children up to age three and caregivers. Mother Goose helps you learn ways to encourage your child’s language and social/emotional development. Healthy snacks will be provided. Registration is required and opens Sept. 6. Contact Ali Edelman at 604-823-8760 ext. 3251 or email aedelman@fvcdc.org to sign up. Sardis Library: Wednesdays, Oct. 19 to Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Paws 4 Stories • St. John Ambulance child certified therapy dogs make very supportive listeners. Therapy dogs and their volunteers will listen to children who want to practice reading aloud. Please have a book picked out to read to the dog ahead of your 15-minute appointment. Registration required. Call or drop by the library to sign up. Suitable for kids up to age 12. Chilliwack Library: Saturdays, Sept. 10, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sardis Library: Wednesdays, Sept. 14, Sept. 28, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Chilliwack Library (604-792-1941) is located at 45860 First Ave. The Sardis Library (604-858-5503) is located at 5819 Tyson Rd. The Yarrow Library (604-823-4664) is located at 4670 Community St.

Looking for more events taking place in and around Chilliwack? Check out What’s happening Chilliwack in our community section.

 

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Upcoming Events: Discovery Park Walking Tour Saturday and Cowen Park Picnic Tuesday August 30th

Upcoming Events: Discovery Park Walking Tour Saturday and Cowen Park Picnic Tuesday August 30th
The Discovery Park Loop Trail passes by a wide variety of plant life and trees. (Photo by The Urbanist)

The Urbanist is excited to announce two more events in our summer series. This Saturday (August 27) we’ll be meeting at Discovery Park at 11am and hiking the Loop Trail, starting the hike from the North parking lot around 11:35am. RSVP for the Discovery Park walking tour.

On Tuesday August 30, we will be picnicking at Cowen Park starting at 5:30pm and doing a stroll through Ravenna Park at 7pm. RSVP on our Cowen Park Eventbrite page.

Discovery Park Walking Tour

At 534 acres, Discovery Park is the largest city park in Seattle. The Loop Trail is a great way to take in the spectacular variety the park has to offer, from thick old growth forests to flowery meadows to the scenic Magnolia bluffs overlooking the Salish Sea. The hike is about three miles with some rolling hills, but no major elevation change. The trail is well-kept, but it is not fully accessible for people with disabilities.

The park used to be a military base (Fort Lawton) before it was decommissioned and converted to a park in the 1960s. The fledgling park was the site of one of the most dramatic nonviolent demonstrations in Seattle history when a 1970 Indigenous occupation of part of the fort led to the creation of the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center on a northern section of the property.

“Led by Bernie Whitebear (Sin Aikst), Bob Satiacum (Puyallup) and indigenous peoples of Western Washington, 100+ Native Americans and supporters occupied areas of Fort Lawton using a base camp just outside the fence line,” the City of Seattle website notes. “Famous supporters such as Jane Fonda and Black Panther chapter of Seattle helped increase national attention to the cause.”

We’ll meet at the picnic table next to the Route 33 bus stop at Discovery Park’s North Parking Lot. (Image by The Urbanist)

More recently, activism is leading to an affordable housing complex being added, as the last remaining Fort Lawton Army Reserve compound is being decommissioned and its 34 acres converted to housing and recreational space, including about five acres to be added to Discovery Park. In 2019, the Seattle City Council approved a redevelopment plan to create affordable housing on the site, with at least 235 homes in the works. Magnolia homeowner activists led by Elizabeth Campbell fought the affordable housing and mounted a legal challenge, but they have only succeeded in slowing down the project rather than stopping it. Urbanists and housing advocates rallied in support of the project and opponents have all but exhausted legal avenues.

Discovery Park’s South Beach includes lots of driftwood to sit on and a great view of Mount Rainier, the Magnolia Bluffs, and Elliott Bay. While not on the Loop Trail, it’s a half-mile side trip. (Photo by Doug Trumm)

Urbanist staff will be on hand to answer questions about Discovery Park and related plans, but participants will also be free to mingle and take in the natural beauty during the hike.

Parking at Discovery Park’s North Lot. Take Texas Way for the less steep bike route to the North Parking Lot and find a post to lock to. (Photo by Doug Trumm)

Getting there: Metro’s Route 33 bus stops at the North parking lot. We’ll congregate at the picnic table near the bus stop (Illinois Avenue & Texas Way), which is the end of the line, and hit the trail shortly after the Route 33 run scheduled to arrive at 11:35am shows up. Thanks to the protected bike lanes on Gilman Avenue W, biking to Discovery Park is also a great option. If you’re coming from Ballard, it’s also possible to cross the Ballard Locks and take the secret forested path through Kiwanis Memorial Preserve Park, which is accessed from 33rd Avenue W. There isn’t specified bike parking area at the North parking lot, but there are lots of signposts to lock to. If you are taking an app-based bike, be aware more operators cut e-assist and do not their bikes to be parked within Discovery Park boundaries so you may want to park at the edge of the park and walk the rest of the way.

Cowen Park Potluck and Ravenna Park Walk

On Tuesday August 30th, The Urbanist is hosting a potluck picnic at Cowen Park starting at 5:30pm. We’ll have snacks to share, but we encourage folks to bring something to contribute or snack on/sip yourself. This social event is intended to take advantage of summer to get outdoors and enjoy Seattle’s beautiful park system.

The picnic tables are located near the playground at Cowen Park. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Parks and TIA International Photography)

Ravenna Park and the neighboring Ravenna Boulevard were designed by the Olmsted brothers as part of a plan to given Seattle a world-class park system. Cowen Park is the adjoining park to the west also integrated into the Olmsted-designed system, with the ravine trail starting at the northern edge of Cowen Park. Stand in the middle of Ravenna ravine and you hardly know you’re in the middle of a bustling city, with a new trove of skyscrapers rising just to the south in the U District, as giant trees provide thick canopy overhead.

The view from the 20th Avenue pedestrian bridge over Ravenna Park with two joggers using the ravine trail below.
The Ravenna ravine is a world away from the city above. (Photo by The Urbanist)
Three women jog on a gravel trail.
The ravine trail through Ravenna Park starts at Cowen Park. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Parks)

After snacking and chatting at Cowen Park, we’ll wander into Ravenna Park to enjoy the Olmsted-designed trail system and get lost in the trees. The Ravenna walk will start at 7pm. The ravine trail is well-maintained gravel and has a steep hill at the start but is accessible to people with disabilities.

Urbanist writer Ryan Packer rides their bike over the 20th Avenue pedestrianized bridge, with tree canopy on either side.
20th Avenue NE offers a bike and pedestrian-only bridge over Ravenna Park. (Photo by The Urbanist)

Getting there: Cowen Park is well served by transit, including Route 45, 67, and 73. It’s 0.4 miles southeast of Roosevelt Station, making light rail an easy way to get there. There are also good biking options. From the west, protected bike lanes connect to the park via Ravenna Boulevard. The Burke-Gilman trails gets within a few blocks of Ravenna Park, with the ravine trail connecting through to Cowen Park.

RSVP for the Ravenna-Cowen Park event on our Eventbrite page.

Doug Trumm is the executive director of The Urbanist. An Urbanist writer since 2015, he dreams of pedestrianizing streets, blanketing the city in bus lanes, and unleashing a mass timber building spree to end the affordable housing shortage and avert our coming climate catastrophe. He graduated from the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington. He lives in East Fremont and loves to explore the city on his bike.

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Edwards Opera House hosts upcoming events

Edwards Opera House hosts upcoming events

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – The Edwards Opera House has events coming up.

Edwards Arts Council chair Kathleen Huber gave us a rundown on 7 News This Morning.

Watch the video above for her interview.

Here’s what’s going on:

– Phil Hurley will perform on Thursday, August 25.

– There’s a Family Comedy Night on Saturday, August 27.

– Dar Williams will perform on Saturday, September 17.

You can buy tickets and find out more at edwardsoperahouse.com. You can also email edwardsoperahouse@gmail.com or call 703-298-9392.

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SIU welcomes students to back to campus, announces upcoming events

SIU welcomes students to back to campus, announces upcoming events
students gathered around a fire, roasting marshmallows

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August 10, 2022

SIU welcomes students to back to campus, announces upcoming events

by Christi Mathis

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will roll out the maroon carpet to welcome new and returning students to campus in grand Saluki style with a host of special activities during Saluki Startup and Weeks of Welcome.

Students move onto campus Aug. 18 and 19, with classes starting Aug. 22. Preparations have been underway for months to ensure a smooth transition for students to their new campus home away from home. View the online schedule, which is constantly being updated as activities are added. Students can also stay abreast of what’s happening by downloading the Saluki Superfan app, their portal to keep tabs on student life throughout the year.

Dawg Days helps create a successful transition

SIU’s Dawg Days New Student Retreat, set for Aug. 15-18 at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, is an action-packed week. Organized and led by students, it is designed to help their new student peers successfully transition to college life. 

move-in-21-v2-sm.jpgParticipants learn about Saluki traditions, services and the support system as they network and engage in fun activities, including battleship games in canoes, duct-tape dodgeball, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, themed evening socials, a costume party and much more. They will also connect with campus administrators, faculty and staff, as well as with one another.

Forging connections through Saluki Startup

Creating a Saluki family connection is what Saluki Startup, set for the early days of the semester, is all about. During special activities on Aug. 18-21, the university will help returning and new students get acquainted with one another and the campus.

A recent popular addition to Saluki Startup is Light up the Lake, set for 7-9 p.m. Aug. 18 as the boat dock will be glowing all evening. Campus Lake/Becker Pavilion will come alive with glow-in-the-dark games and activities, slacklining, a climbing wall, a DJ, freebies, snacks, a pottery throwing wheel and other fun Saluki experiences.

A Resource Fair provides information about what’s available and how to connect with the campus departments or units as well as community organizations 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 19, in Ballroom D of the Student Center. The Saluki Startup Kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Saluki Stadium is a giant pep rally, complete with a class picture for new students. Afterward, the action moves to the Student Recreation Center for Late Nite at the Rec, with volleyball, swimming, basketball and a host of other activities from 9 to 11 p.m.

2018-DawgDays-sm.jpgThe Student Center is the place to be at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 for the popular Dawg’s Night Out student fest as participants enjoy arts and crafts, inflatables, games, food and assorted revelry.

A favorite tradition, the Chancellor’s Welcome Fest, will be 1-3 p.m. Aug. 21, complete with a cookout, DJ, climbing wall, yard and watermelon games, giveaways and the chance to get acquainted with campus leaders, faculty and staff.

There are also meet-and-greet events sponsored by numerous colleges and groups and various other activities throughout the early days of classes. Find the complete Saluki Startup schedule of events at wow.siu.edu/saluki-startup. For more information about any of the events, email orientation@siu.edu or call 618-453-1000.

Welcoming one and all with events galore

At SIU, the “welcome back” vibe continues with a variety of diverse activities during five Weeks of Welcome, or WOW, as it is called it on campus. Highlights of the fall schedule include some very special guests you’ll want to see.

SIU will celebrate Diversity Week during this time. Juan Manual “John” Quiñones, ABC News correspondent/journalist and longtime host of “What Would You Do?,” will speak during the kickoff on Aug. 29. The diversity commemoration from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 will also feature a discussion of military culture, a disability support and accessibility presentation, jazz ensemble, a Women’s Equality Day celebration and a jazz and hip-hop seminar, mural painting, SAFE Zone and DACA training and more. The full schedule will be available online when finalized.

You can also “Meet Kevin and Oscar from ‘The Office’” in the Student Center Ballrooms at 6 p.m. Sept. 22.  Oscar Martinez and Kevin Malone, portrayed by Oscar Nuñez and Brian Baumgartner, will share about their time on the NBC Emmy-winning series “The Office.” Students and the general public are welcome to attend the free presentation; no tickets are required and admission is on a first-come basis. A book signing will follow, and some fortunate guests will have the opportunity to meet the pair at a reception following the moderated event.

Other Week of Welcome activities include open houses, an involvement fair, movies, a job fair, a bonfire, barbecue, workshops, student organization events, and a free Family Carnival at the Student Recreation Center’s west gym from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 27 featuring a bounce house, games, snacks and more. Geared toward non-traditional families, the event is designed to help them learn about campus and the community and connect with resources and other people.

Weeks of Welcome will wrap up with Saluki Family Weekend, Sept. 23-25, featuring a craft sale, Greek Sing, and other activities, including the the football Salukis hosting North Dakota in gridiron action.

Visit wow.siu.edu for the complete schedule of events, which is subject to change, depending on weather and other factors.

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Media Advisory

Reporters, photographers and news crews are welcome to cover many of SIU’s Dawg Days New Student Retreat, Saluki Startup and Weeks of Welcome activities.

Opportune times to capture good stories, photographs and video at Dawg Days, set for Aug. 17-18 at the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, include:

  • The Saluki Welcome Fest, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15, featuring the SIU spirit Squad and other fun along with various guest speakers, including Tena Bennett, assistant vice chancellor for auxiliary enterprise; Jennifer Jones-Hall, dean of students; and Jeffery T. Burgin Jr., vice chancellor for student affairs.
  • Participants will rotate among various active games, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 16.
  • New students will be enjoying a costume party at 9 p.m. Aug. 17.

All activities take place at Camp 2. For more information or to arrange a visit to Touch of Nature at another time, contact Brian Croft at 618-453-1121 or bcroft@siu.edu.

You can also find great opportunities for stories, photographs and video on the SIU campus during numerous Saluki Startup and WOW, including:

  • Move-in, which begins 18 for new students and continues Aug. 19 for returning students. For more information, visit housing.siu.edu/move-in/. For details, contact Jim Hunsaker, senior associate director of operations for University Housing, at 618-453-1067, 618-201-2211 (cell) or jhuns@siu.edu.
  • Light up the Lake, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 18, Becker Pavilion, Campus Lake.
  • Saluki Kickoff Event, 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 19, Saluki Stadium.
  • Late Night at the Rec, 9-11 p.m., Student Recreation Center.
  • Dawg’s Night Out, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 20, Student Center. Arts and crafts, games, inflatables.
  • Chancellor’s Welcome Fest, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 21, Shryock Lawn, climbing wall, yard and watermelon games, and more.
  • Involvement Fair, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 25, Faner Plaza. Students can find out what’s happening on campus, learning about campus resources and registered student organizations as well as community organizations as they meet fellow Salukis. Contact rsohelp@siu.edu or 618-453-5714.
  • Family Carnival, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 27, Student Recreation Center.
  • Diversity Week, 29-Sept.1. The full schedule will be posted online when finalized.
  • “Meet Kevin and Oscar from ‘The Office’” 6 p.m. Sept. 22, Student Center Ballrooms.

The complete schedule of events for Weeks of Welcome is at wow.siu.edu. For more information, contact Jennifer Jones-Hall, dean of students, at jennifer.jones-hall@siu.edu or 618-453-4846.

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Arshad Nadeem wishes injured Neeraj Chopra health, good luck in upcoming events

Arshad Nadeem wishes injured Neeraj Chopra health, good luck in upcoming events
Pakistans Arshad Nadeem speaking to Geo News in Birmingham on August 7, 2022. — Geo News screengrab
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem speaking to Geo News in Birmingham on August 7, 2022. — Geo News screengrab

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who won the gold medal in the javelin throw event of the Commonwealth Games, on the occasion wished India’s Neeraj Chopra well after he was unable to make it to the competition due to injury.

Speaking to Geo News shortly after bagging the medal, Nadeem said: “Neeraj Chopra was unable to attend the event this time due to injury. I wish him good luck in the upcoming competitions. May God grant him health. If he had been here, it would have been all the more fun.”

Although rivals on the playing field and by virtue of their nationalities, the camaraderie between the two athletes is well documented. They have encouraged and praised each other on multiple occasions and with their bromance have become quite the media darlings of both countries.

Nadeem on Sunday became the first javelin thrower from the sub-continent to cross the 90 metre mark to win the gold medal at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Nadeem, who regularly competes with Chopra, a Tokyo Olympics gold medallist, came up with a personal best of 90.18m in his fifth throw. 

“I thank Allah and my parents who prayed for me and the Pakistani nation who stayed up and prayed for me. Alhamdulliah, God has granted me a medal and I am very happy,” he told Geo News.

Nadeem said that he did not want to let down his fans who had been cheering him on to finally win a gold. “I had come with the hope that I will win a gold medal for my fans and so with their prayers, I have won it.”

The athlete, commenting on his injuries and how he had managed to participate in spite of them, said: “I had elbow and knee injuries and Alhamdulillah [but the doctors] really worked on me, my injury.”

He also thanked the Pakistan Sports Board and the Punjab Sports for facilitating his participation.

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August headliners, part I: 54 upcoming events across the Triangle area | WRAL TechWire

August headliners, part I: 54 upcoming events across the Triangle area | WRAL TechWire

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the entrepreneurial, technology and business communities in the Triangle and across North Carolina.

Following is a list of events coming up across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area through the end of August. Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to live events.

If you’d like to suggest an event to be added to WRAL TechWire’s statewide events calendar, feel free to reach out here.

LaunchHollySprings Cohort 6 Information Session

Aug. 1, 9-10 a.m. @Coworking Station

Currently recruiting for its sixth cohort, LaunchHollySprings will host a series of information sessions covering the program’s benefits for local entrepreneurs and business owners, the application process and more details. Note: At least one session is required for participation.

Info Session: NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grants (Fall 2022)

Aug. 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m. @Frontier RTP

Join this information session to learn about NC IDEA’s upcoming grant cycle: NC IDEA SEED ($50,000 to early-stage, high-growth startups) and NC IDEA MICRO ($10,000 project-based grants). Applications close on Aug. 29.

Application Deadline: NC Collaboratory Business-Academia Partnership Program

Aug. 1, 5 p.m.

The North Carolina Collaboratory seeks proposals for applied research and technology development projects aiming to monitor, assess and address the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19 in North Carolina. Businesses partnered with an academic research group can request $300,000 to $3 million in funding.

Application Deadline: Leadership Raleigh Class 45 & 46

Aug. 1

Applications are open for Raleigh Chamber’s 10-month leadership development program, Leadership Raleigh. The program is geared toward professionals interested in public service, civic engagement, professional growth and developing their leadership potential.

CIO + IT Executive Roundtable

Aug. 2, 7:45-9 a.m.

In this session, IT leaders at NC TECH member companies will discuss relevant topics and developments in their field.

Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight

Aug. 2, 8:30-9:30 a.m. @First Flight Venture Center

This event allows early-stage startups to practice their pitches in front of an audience of angel investors, funding groups, customers and other reviewers, who will provide helpful feedback on how to improve.

LaunchHollySprings Cohort 6 Information Session

Aug. 2, 9-10 a.m. @Coworking Station

Currently recruiting for its sixth cohort, LaunchHollySprings will host a series of information sessions covering the program’s benefits for local entrepreneurs and business owners, the application process and more details. Note: At least one session is required for participation.

Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour

Aug. 2, 5-7 p.m. @Lynnwood Brewing Concern

The Downtown Techies Happy Hour event series is back at Raleigh’s Lynnwood Brewing Concern. Join to network with peers.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

Aug. 2, 7 p.m. (online)

Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers, and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month.

Pre-Launch: How to Start a Business

Aug. 2, 6-7:30 p.m. (online)

Wake Technical Community College’s Small Business Center will guide new business owners through the process of researching a target market, establishing a business plan and a marketing strategy, determining local/state taxes and licenses, setting record-keeping systems and more.

1 Million Cups RTP

Aug. 3, 9-10 a.m. (online)

1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.

BioNetwork Virtual Career Fair

Aug. 3, 3-6 p.m. (online)

The North Carolina BioNetwork will host an online career fair for process technicians seeking jobs at biotechnology, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing companies.

Novo Nordisk Virtual Career Fair

Aug. 3, 3-6 p.m. (online)

Novo Nordisk, which has a large manufacturing facility in Clayton and continues to expand in the Triangle, will host a virtual career fair for local job seekers.

Innovation in Chatham County Q&A

Aug. 3, 4-5:30 p.m. @79º West

Hosted by Innovate Carolina, this panel discussion will preview the future of innovation programming and opportunities in Chatham County.

Pull-Up at Provident

Aug. 3, 5-8 p.m. @Provident1898

This monthly event convenes Durham-based startup founders and small business owners to connect for networking and support.

Creating a Culture for Change & Gaining Buy-In

Aug. 4, 2-3 p.m. (online)

The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center is hosting a webinar on the basics of change management, best practices and its application within some of the top fleets.

LaunchHollySprings Cohort 6 Information Session

Aug. 4, 7-8 p.m. @Coworking Station

Currently recruiting for its sixth cohort, LaunchHollySprings will host a series of information sessions covering the program’s benefits for local entrepreneurs and business owners, the application process and more details. Note: At least one session is required for participation.

Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives

Aug. 5, 8:30 a.m. @The Umstead Hotel & Spa

This month’s Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives will feature Lynn Minges, the president and CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant Association.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

Aug. 5, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)

This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.

LaunchHollySprings Cohort 6 Information Session

Aug. 6, 9-10 a.m. @Coworking Station

Currently recruiting for its sixth cohort, LaunchHollySprings will host a series of information sessions covering the program’s benefits for local entrepreneurs and business owners, the application process and more details. Note: At least one session is required for participation.

LaunchHollySprings Cohort 6 Information Session

Aug. 6, 3-4 p.m. @Coworking Station

Currently recruiting for its sixth cohort, LaunchHollySprings will host a series of information sessions covering the program’s benefits for local entrepreneurs and business owners, the application process and more details. Note: At least one session is required for participation.

On the Menu: Trademark Basics for Entrepreneurs

Aug. 8, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier (and online)

Frontier RTP’s next On the Menu workshop (held in a hybrid format) will cover the different types of trademarks and how and when to get them. Networking will follow.

NCBiotech Career Development Network Event

Aug. 8, 4-6 p.m. @NCBiotech (and online)

NCBiotech’s newly-rebranded Career Development Network will host an event covering how to get the most out of LinkedIn when looking for a job.

Triangle Biotech Tuesday

Aug. 9, 5:15-7:30 p.m. 

Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific professionals across the RTP/greater Triangle area. Join to network with professionals from different industries. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month.

Ready, Set, Deploy: Ensuring Success for Software Startups

Aug. 10, 1-2 p.m. @RIoT Labs

This in-person lunch and learn led by Cornerstone will cover DevOps best practices, how to avoid unnecessary tool sprawl and technical debt, and more.

All Things Open’s First Q3 Meetup of 2022

Aug. 10, 6-8 p.m. @IBM

The All Things Open meetup will host its first event of the quarter at IBM’s Software Development Center in RTP.

Pitch Practice To Investors

Aug. 11, 3-5 p.m. @Raleigh Founded

Raleigh Founded is hosting a pitch event where local entrepreneurs can test their investment pitches, ask questions and receive feedback from investors and veteran startup advisors.

AITP-RTP: Leveraging Talent to Increase Diversity in Tech

Aug. 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @NC State University Club

AITP-RTP’s next meetup will feature a talk from Daisy Magnus-Aryitey, co-executive director of Code the Dream.

Raleigh Founded Summer Happy Hour

Aug. 11, 4-6 p.m. @Raleigh Founded

Join Raleigh Founded members and business owners for light snacks and beverages at this late-afternoon networking event.

Application Deadline: Venture Atlanta 2022

Aug. 12

Venture Atlanta’s annual conference is back in-person this year, convening the most promising tech companies and investment firms across the southeast and nation. Applications are live for the 2022 pitch event, open to startups across the southeast (including in North Carolina).

Venture Atlanta now accepting applications from NC startups for in-person 2022 conference

Raleigh Chamber Business After Hours

Aug. 15, 4:30-6 p.m. @Heights House Hotel

Raleigh Chamber will bring together local professionals and business leaders for an evening of networking at the Heights House Hotel in downtown Raleigh’s Boylan Heights neighborhood. Note: This is a members-only event.

Application Deadline: UNC KickStart Grant Awards Program

Aug. 15

This quarterly program awards grants ($5,000 to $50,000) to assist early-stage companies with both the technical and business side of commercial growth.

NC TECH CISO Executive Roundtable

Aug. 16, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)

This online meeting will convene CISOs, VPs and director-level security leaders from NC TECH member companies.

1 Million Cups RTP

Aug. 17, 9-10 a.m. (online)

1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.

Amplifi UI: Comprehensive & Flexible React Native Components

Aug. 17, 1-2 p.m. (online)

RIoT is hosting a virtual lunch and learn covering the architecture and philosophies driving Amplifi UI, an open-source React Native component library.

How to Start a North Carolina Business

Aug. 17, 2-3 p.m. (online)

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s Small Business Advisors division will host a virtual workshop covering business rules and regulations, free resources, business plans, funding and more. Note: This event will be held in Spanish on Aug. 18. 

The Power of a Pitch

Aug. 17, 4-5:30 p.m. @MOSAIC at Chatham Park

In this free workshop, UNC professor Tim Flood will cover how startups/businesses can create a concise and compelling elevator pitch for investors.

Digital Health Happy Hour

Aug. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. DHIT Headquarters

The Digital Health Institute for Transformation recently relaunched its popular series of “Digital Health Happy Hour” events in celebration of its five-year anniversary. Join this event to network with folks in the digital health industry.

RTP180: Accessibility

Aug. 18, 5-7:15 p.m. The Frontier (and online)

This month’s RTP180 event will feature a panel of experts discussing systems for accessibility, digital inclusion, access to art, equity in education and more. Food and snacks will be provided.

How to Start a North Carolina Business

Aug. 18, 6-7 p.m. (online)

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s Small Business Advisors division will host a virtual workshop covering business rules and regulations, free resources, business plans, funding and more. Note: This event will be held in Spanish. 

Raleigh Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon

Aug. 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

This month’s Raleigh Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon will feature Jennifer Durbin Tuffy, executive coach and founder of Scoutenger.

2022 UNC Core Facilities Career Fair

Aug. 22, 1-3:30 p.m. @UNC’s Friday Center

UNC Chapel Hill will host a career fair to connect job seekers with representatives from each department in the university’s core research network.

Raleigh Chamber Annual Leadership Conference [in Pinehurst]

Aug. 23-24 @Pinehurst Resort

Meeting in Pinehurst this year, Raleigh Chamber’s 2022 Leadership Conference will bring together local business and community leaders to discuss trends, policy issues, employee development, company culture and more.

Cary Chamber Eye Opener Breakfast

Aug. 24, 8-9 a.m. @Prestonwood Country Club

Cary Chamber’s next Eye Opener Breakfast will feature NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson, who will discuss the school’s role in regional and statewide economic development, entrepreneurship programs and more.

Application Deadline: NCBiotech’s Translational Research Grant

Aug. 24, 12 p.m.

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Translational Research Grant program provides funding for projects exploring/developing commercial applications for university-held life science inventions. Applications for the next funding cycle are live.

Futuristic Farming: How Data Science is Revolutionizing Ag Tech

Aug. 25, 4-5 p.m. (online)

LaunchBio is hosting a webinar covering the latest data science trends and opportunities for entrepreneurs in the agriculture technology market.

Cary Chamber Business After Hours

Aug. 25, 5-7 p.m. @The Templeton of Cary

Cary Chamber’s Business After Hours series is a way for local business leaders and professionals to network with peers over appetizers and beverages.

TriWiSTEM: Navigating a Volatile Financial Market

Aug. 25, 6-7:15 p.m. (online)

In this free workshop hosted by TriWiSTEM, Fidelity Investments experts will discuss ways to navigate the volatile financial market.

BLK BIZ SUMMIT

Aug. 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Chesterfield Building

Centering around the theme “Digital Dollars Make Sense,” this one-day conference will cover cost-effective marketing strategies in the digital marketplace.

Application Deadline: Big Launch Challenge Pitch Competition 2022

Aug. 29

The Launch Place’s annual Big Launch Challenge event is returning this fall, offering an opportunity for 10 promising startups to compete for $15,000 in prize money. The 2022 Big Launch Challenge will be held on Oct. 13 in Durham.

Application Deadline: NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grants (Fall 2022)

Aug. 29, 5 p.m.

NC IDEA is offering two grant opportunities for startups this season: MICRO provides $10,000 project-based grants to entrepreneurs looking to validate and advance their ideas. SEED offers $50,000 grants to early-stage companies with a proven concept, allowing them to scale faster, gain customers and attract more investments.

NC IDEA opens fall 2022 cycle for MICRO and SEED grant programs with info sessions across NC

Andrews Launch Accelerator 2022 Demo Day

Aug. 30, 6-8 p.m. @NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic at Raleigh Founded

NC State University’s Andrews Launch Accelerator will graduate its 2022 cohort this month. Join this demo day to meet the participating startups and hear about their progress and future goals. Food and drinks will be provided.

Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo 2022

Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 @Durham Convention Center

The 6th annual Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo will bring together the market’s leading fleets and technology providers to discuss strategies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of fleet operations.

How to Tell Your Story Online: Tools & Tips

Aug. 31, 4-5:30 p.m. @MOSAIC at Chatham Park

This interactive workshop will explore how brands can use written and visual content for digital marketing.

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Upcoming Korean music events in Vancouver that you won’t want to miss

Upcoming Korean music events in Vancouver that you won’t want to miss

2022 is an eventful year for Korean music fans in Vancouver. After a two-year hiatus, Korean music concerts are returning to Vancouver in full swing. 

If you have missed Eric Nam’s tour and Epik High’s concert earlier this year, don’t worry, we rounded up a list of upcoming Korean music events in Vancouver so you can plan when to catch some top musical artists. 

BTS Club night

If you are into K-Pop, you must know BTS, the seven-member group that achieved worldwide success over the past few years. 

Last month, the group announced an “indefinite break” to focus on their solo projects. The heartbreaking news left millions globally in tears.

Instead of indulging in sadness, why not dance it out to your favourite BTS’ songs and express your love for the group with your fellow ARMYs through the night?

Featuring all things BTS, Vancouver’s first BTS Club Night offers a curated playlist full of hits, fan favourites and solo tracks, as well as BTS-themed drinks, giveaways and photo station. 

When: July 24 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Where: Levels Nightclub, 560 Seymour St, Vancouver


Seventeen’s “Be the Sun” Tour

Seventeen, a popular 13-member K-POP boy group known for their world-class synchronization and powerful choreography, is coming back on stage after a two-year long break, with Vancouver being their first North American stop.

In May, the lead single “Hot” in the group’s new album, Face the Sun, garnered 1.74 million pre-order sales in the first week after its release. Fans are guessing “Hot” will be at the top of the group’s concert song lists. 

Prior to the concert, fans will also gather outside to participate in a random play dance event to show their love and support for the group and get themselves into the mood and warmed up for the concert.

Carats, are you already excited to see Seventeen hit the stage?

When: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver

 

Junny’s The “Blanc” Tour

K-R&B fans, don’t worry, you’re not missing out! Korean-Canadian singer-songwriter Junny will finally be returning to his hometown after over three years to grace us with his captivating vocal powers. 

Growing up in Vancouver, Junny is now one of the most in-demand soloists. Since his debut in 2017, Junny has garnered attention for his artistry, lyricism, and unique vocal colour. 

Named after his upcoming album “blanc”, the tour will reflect Junny’s diverse music style, from the upbeat track “Color Me‘‘, to the suave atmospheric tunes of “Get Ya!“

The soloist explained the title “blanc” as a metaphor for his experience — looking back at life, the singer always felt like a blank canvas, coloured by people who are around and inspire him every day.

When: Sep 8, 2022 

Where: Harbour Event & Convention Centre, 750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver

Sunmi’s “Good Girl Gone Mad” Tour

K-Pop queen Sunmi is set to make her big comeback to the stage and bring some hot summer vibes to Vancouver with new singles “Heart Burn” and “Childhood.” 

Sunmi is a chart-topping singer, dancer, songwriter and a former member of the K-Pop girl group Wonder Girls. 

After the band version of ‘Heart Burn’ was recently released, fans were thrilled to watch Sunmi playing bass again after a long time. Sunmi disclosed that knowing how fans appreciated the band version, she plans to spoil fans by performing while playing bass during this world tour.  

Got those lightsticks ready? Catch Sunmi take it all out and “go mad” at her “Good Girl Gone Mad” show.

When: Sept. 15, 2022 at  7 p.m.

Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre – 630 Hamilton St, Vancouver

Mark Tuan’s “The Other Side” Tour

GOT7 fans, don’t miss your boys too much, because they’re coming back!

Although the globally popular K-Pop boy group announced their departure from JYP Entertainment after seven years of being together, the group kept their promise to fans and made a comeback earlier this year, with their EP “GOT7”. The members then went on to embark on their solo projects, making their fans well-fed. 

Taiwanese-American member Mark Tuan is also diligently promoting his solo music as he officially announced his first solo tour “The Other Side” happening in North America, with Vancouver being one of his stops. 

The tour is named after his upcoming album which will be released on August 26. 

When: Nov. 1, 2022

Where: Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St, Vancouver

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Food, art take center stage at these 3 upcoming Triangle events :: Out and About at WRAL.com

Food, art take center stage at these 3 upcoming Triangle events :: Out and About at WRAL.com

Raleigh, N.C. — The summer is heating up and that means more events are happening in and around Raleigh.

Here are three upcoming events that combine food, art and fun!

Peak City Pig Fest

If you love everything to do with pork and succulent meat in general, you won’t want to miss the Peak City Pig Fest. Held in nearby Apex, this festival is all about barbecue and just about anything else you can make out of a pig.

Every year, 42 cooking teams come together and compete for the grand prize of $12,000. They do this by cooking their very best pork along with other types of meat such as beef and chicken. As you can imagine, with so many people cooking at once, there will be no shortage of delicious food to eat.

The festival runs from July 22 to July 23 and is located at the downtown Apex.

In addition to food, there will be live music and a beer garden.

Summer in North Carolina

Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

If you’re a fan of the arts and love festivals in general, the Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is the place to be in late August. You can find this festival in Cary on Aug. 27 and 28.

This event has been attracting more than 300 artists from 16 states across the country each year.

There are craft shows and tents full of art that you won’t be able to find in your average museum. And, of course, there is always plenty of food. The food is usually dispensed from many colorful and unique food trucks, so when you get a bit tired of all the commotion of the festival, you can take a break and hang around these trucks for some delicious festival food.

Mount Moriah At the Cat's Cradle

Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival

Another event that features lots of food – Beer, Bourbon and BBQ at the Koka Booth Amphitheater. The event is Aug. 5-6 and features lots of samples! Plus, there is always live music and games. 

Mount Moriah At the Cat's Cradle

The Best Events in Raleigh

If you’re looking for the best events in Raleigh area for the summer, you don’t have to look too hard. The area is full of fantastic festivals and events that you can enjoy throughout the year.