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How to Use Those Thanksgiving Leftovers

It is the end of the day and now you are the one who is stuffed instead of the turkey. You’ve passed the plate all around the Thanksgiving table. It’s been a great day filled with family, laughter, and delicious foods. Somehow, you still have gobs of leftovers. Before you panic about hearing your family complain for the next week about eating turkey casserole, read our blog for a few fun ideas that will help you use up those leftovers.

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Fun Fall Activities

At last, the temperature is dropping. The night air has a chill to it and some leaves are starting to change color. The pumpkin patches are open, the jeans and boots are at the ready, and the PSLs are in hand! That’s right, it’s Fall! There’s no shortage of fun fall activities to do with your family. Take a look at some of the ideas below and see if you can incorporate a few of them over the next couple of months.

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Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle

Sunday, June 19th, is Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a celebration of the anniversary of the emancipation of slaves in 1865. June 19th, 1865 is the day when federal troops arrived in Texas to free the remaining enslaved people in the United States. This was TWO AND A HALF YEARS after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth is now a federally recognized American holiday and many African American people celebrate Juneteenth by hosting cultural and educational events around the 19th of June. These events celebrate freedom and the many contributions made to society by African Americans. Read on to find out about some of these events going on in the Triangle.

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