Memorial Day Commemoration Monday, May 25, 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill American Legion Post No. 6, 3700 NC54W. The program “honors their service, remembers their sacrifice.” Doors open at 12.
July 4 parade in downtown Raleigh being planned (9:30 a.m. start) by Celebrate America Foundation and a big event on the Capitol grounds. For a complete statewide calendar of America 250 events, check america250.nc.gov.
The Ephesus Park pickleball courts closed for three weeks April 27 for maintenance/repairs. In the meantime, check out the PB courts at Southern Community Park (the inline rink near the parking lot).
The Cane’s Beer Skate mugs sold out (4,687) in one night of the NHL playoffs in Raleigh. Hopefully more were ordered.
Durham’s premier summer event, American Dance Festival, salutes modern dance, May 27-July 25. Check americandancefestival.org for performance schedule.
Special events in Raleigh: May 22-24, Animagement, Raleigh Convention Center, downtown; June 6, Raleigh International Food Festival, City Plaza, 11-9; June 12-14, Villain Arts Tattoo Festival, State Fairgrounds, Raleigh.