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Elizabeth Shugg N.C. State Fair Offers Discounted Admission and Announces Remaining Concerts

The N.C. State Fair will host several special days geared for youth, senior citizens and military personnel during the 11-day celebration at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. In addition to great exhibits, rides and food, fairgoers can take advantage of free or reduced admission during the Fair, Oct. 14-24.

On Thursday, Oct. 14, Fair organizers will open the gates at 3 p.m. for Preview Day. During the day, fairgoers can take advantage of a discounted gate admission price of $6 for adults an… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on September 1, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Shandra Botts Parkwood Sports Association - Fall Ball


Parkwood Sports Association Fall Ball registration is now open for 2010. The Fall season will be a fundamental season with very few games being played and more time and coaching devoted to drills such as throwing, catching, fielding, and hit

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Added by Shandra Botts on August 31, 2010 at 9:35am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg New Exhibit at the State Capitol Explores N.C. on the Eve of the Civil War

For North Carolina, the Civil War officially began in the State Capitol. On May 20, 1861, delegates from across the state adopted the Ordinance of Secession in the House of Commons, officially withdrawing the state from the Union. This event followed months of tense debate between Unionists and Secessionists, slavery advocates and abolitionists.

A new exhibit, Crisis at the Capitol: North Carolina on the Eve of War, explores what the State Capitol was like on the eve of the conflict… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 27, 2010 at 4:49pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg 'Farm to School' Program Delivers NC Produce to Public School Cafeterias

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) reports that the first deliveries of North Carolina produce will soon hit cafeterias in 55 school systems as part of the department's Farm to School Program. Participating school systems placed orders for locally grown watermelons, cantaloupes, grape tomatoes, tomatoes and four varieties of apples, and deliveries will be made Aug. 30 and Sept. 12.

“We have seen steady growth in the Farm to School Program since it s… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 27, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Paul Continuing Education for Parents - What are your kids doing?

If you have kids who have access to texting or any forms of chat (or perhaps soon will), this is a very important article for you to read!

Parenting is becoming more difficult each and every day as technology ushers in more vistas and ways of communication.

So be vigilant, and don't be afraid to make your child upset with you for controlling, snooping, or monitoring their electronic a

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Added by Paul on August 26, 2010 at 1:52pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg The N.C. State Fair is Oct. 14-24: 'Celebrate What's Great' With Fair Traditions and New Attractions - Tickets Now On Sale


In October, the N.C. State Fairgrounds will come alive with the great exhibits, rides and attractions fairgoers have come to expect from the N.C. State Fair. Small changes and new attractions also can be seen, as fairgoers “Celebrate What’s Grea… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 26, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Contest Alert: Win Tickets to See the Paperhand Puppets Intervention Perform at the N.C. Museum of Art Sept. 10 and 11

Sometime between Sept. 1 and 7, we'll post a blog and Facebook status about the upcoming Paperhand Puppets Intervention show at the N.C. Museum of Art Sept. 10 and 11. When we do, post a comment about the show and you'll be included in our random drawing Sept. 8 at noon, during which we'll select TWO winners. One set of tickets is for the Sept. 10 show, the other is for the Sept. 11 show. Post your comm… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 26, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Will the 'Waiting for Superman' Documentary Legitimize Concern Over America's Public School System?

The arrival of filmmaker Davis Guggenheim's "Waiting for 'Superman'" documentary in theaters Sept. 24 is sure to launch a wave of concern - and for some, panic - that America's public schools are failing our students. The documentary not only focuses on the system's shortfalls, but also explores the roles charter schools and education reformers can play in offering hope for the future by following the plight of five students: Bianca, Emily,… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 25, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Congratulations to Rachel Withes, Winner of Tickets to the Open Dream Ensemble's Aug. 28 Performance

Triangle TRACKS congratulates Rachel Withes of Morrisville, winner of a family 4-pack of tickets to see the Open Dream Ensemble's performance of "Peril on the Red Planet" Sat., Aug. 28 at 4 p.m., courtesy of the North Carolina Museum of Art. Rachel posted her top 5 favorite children's places in the Triangle, and was chosen randomly among the other po… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 25, 2010 at 5:56pm — No Comments

cindy verian Youth drama classes & theatrical productions in holly springs

New drama & theatrical dance classes start next week at the Holly Springs Cultural Center.. including pre-school (music, art & drama!), elementary, middle & high school (to perform "Sleepy Hollow") classes.. all of which end in a production!! check out www.starsyouththeater.com!!
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Added by cindy verian on August 25, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Broadway Series South Offers "Pandemonium" Discount to TRACKS Fans Only

Triangle TRACKS fans, now's your chance to check out "Pandemonium: The Lost and Found Orchestra" Sept. 28-Oct. 3 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium for a DISCOUNTED rate. Click here to order tickets and enter the password "TRACKS" to receive a 10 percent discount on tickets, which range from $28 to $41.50 (after the discount). There is an 8-ticket limit to this offer, and the offer expires Sept. 27.

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Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 25, 2010 at 7:21am — 1 Comment

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Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 24, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Traditional Public Schools Start Tomorrow in Wake County: Be Prepared for Changing Transportation Pattens

With the start of school for another 100,000 Wake County students on August 25, drivers are asked to be alert to students at bus stops and watch for school buses transporting students to school. There will be changing transportation patterns with the opening of new schools.

In many cases, schools will be slightly shifting schedules to start the new school year. School schedules have been adjusted, by about 10 minutes in most cases, as schools have scheduled professional learning team… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 24, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Triangle Rock Club Hosts Climbing Team Open House Sept. 13 for Kids Age 5-19

Triangle Rock Club in Morrisville will host an open house for children ages 5-19 interested in enrolling in its climbing team on Sept. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Interested climbers will meet the coaches and current team members, and climb for free during team time. Email Coach Shane Messer if you have any questions.

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Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 24, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg N.C. Museum of History Seeks Volunteers for Colonial North Carolina Discovery Room

The N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh is seeking volunteers for its Colonial North Carolina Discovery Room. Designed for elementary-age children, the room features interactive activities about life in backcountry North Carolina during the 18th century. Volunteers are needed to lead groups through the Discovery Room, which was developed to complement the traveling exhibition Discover the Real George Washington: New Views From Mount Vernon. Many eleme… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 23, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Brendan Bailey Looking for Dads with 1st grade sons or daughters!

So moms! Do you have a son or daughter in the 1st grade this fall?

Looking for a fun activity for your husband and your child to do together?

I want to personally invite your husband to attend one of the two upcoming YMCA Guides & Princesses Information & Registration meetings.

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Added by Brendan Bailey on August 23, 2010 at 4:09pm — 2 Comments

Jennifer Kedrowski 5k Training Program just for Moms-- Strollers Welcome

Stroller Strides of Raleigh is offering a new program this fall that will help you put your jogging (or other) strollers to good use....(or if you've got some childcare help, it could also be a chan

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Added by Jennifer Kedrowski on August 23, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Joel Lane Museum House in Raleigh Presents "Lizzie's Colonial Tea" and "North Carolina's Role in the American Revolution" in September

Joel Lane Museum House Presents two events in September that you won't want to miss!
- Lizzie Lane's Colonial Tea on Sunday, September 19, 2010, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Rain Date: Sunday, September 26, 2010, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- A lecture on "North Carolina's Role in the American Revolution"
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Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 23, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Text4Baby Mobile Service Provides Health Tips to Pregnant Women and New Moms

North Carolina Partners with text4baby.

Text4baby is a new free mobile service providing timely health information to pregnant women and new mothers from pregnancy through a baby’s first year. The North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation is one of the first organizations in the state to have signed on as a national partner to promote the service in North Carolina.

Text4baby is an educational program provided by the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coali… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 20, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Wake PAGE (Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education) Website Now Powered by Wordpress

PAGE (Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education) of Wake County has updated its website at http://www.pagepage.org. The site is now powered by Wordpress, which features a blog-style interface for the home page, as well as threaded comments. Please stop by and create a new username and password, or if you prefer, you can sign in with your Facebook account, which means one less username to remember!

PAGE willl probably begin makin… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on August 19, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

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