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Social Butterflies is
now on Twitter!
Happy February!
Cary Heise
Wife and Mom of 2, in Apex
Cary@socialbutterflisnc.com
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Our Kids
Trey and Emma playing at
Waverly Place’s Snow Day!
Addison and Kate exploring the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
I’d love to share your photos!
Send me pics of your family
out and about in Raleigh!
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“I think we’ve hit at least six events from your December newsletter and its really
helped make the season magical for our twins.”
Jen, Social Butterflies Reader
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Consignment
2nd Look Boutique
February 18-23
MacGregor Village, Cary
Nearly New Clothing Exchange
February 28- March 2
Raleigh
March 5-7
Fellowship Baptist Church
Willow Spring
Upscale Resale
March 6-7
The Centrum Crossroads 2484 Walnut St., Cary
March 7-9
Hayes Barton Baptist Church, Raleigh
Twice as Nice Kids Consignment Sale
March 18-23
Beaver Creek
Crossings Shopping
Center, Apex
TMOTT
Spring/Summer Children’s Clothing & Equipment Sale
March 23
NC State Fairgrounds – Kerr Scott Building
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Shows
February 6-10
February 12-14
DPAC
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Cary’s Picks
 Discover the Dinosaurs coming to the NC State Fairgrounds February 22-24, tickets on sale soon!
Once you enter through the stone arch, the adventure begins – full of smiles, amazement and fun as you walk through this dynamic interactive exhibit along with the Dino Dig, Dino Theater, Gem & Fossil Panning, Dino mini Golf, face painting, rides and inflatables.
Holly Springs Community Arts Festival
Holly Springs Cultural Center, Febrary 5-8
(The most comprehensive material on this event that I have found is a hard copy of the schedule at the HSCC.)
Fat Tuesday Celebration, St Francis UMC Cary
February 12, 5:30-7:30pm
Pancake supper, games and fun!
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Date Night
 Yes, a little something for you grown ups! Fitting for Valentine’s Day,
someone asked me for interesting date night ideas and here are some suggestions that came from a discussion on the Social Butterflies Facebook page.
- Food Truck Rodeo! Durham Central Park hosts March 10, June 16, September 1, October 20. All rodeos are 12:30-4:30.
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Museums
Marbles Kids Museum
Butterfly Bash
Saturday, February 16
Movie at 10am, Butterfly Bash 10:45am-12pm
Music Makers
Saturday, February 16, 11am-2pm
Target $2 Tuesday Night
Tuesday, February 19, 5-8pm, Museum is open late!
2013 PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest Event
Saturday, February 23, 12:30-1:30pm & 2-3pm
Meet UNC-TV’s own Read-a-roo, Super Why, Wonder Red, Woofster from SuperWhy!, Wordgirl, Betsy from Betsy’s Kindergarten Adventures, Charles the Chef and other special guests.
Camp Marbles Summer Camp Registration open for all February 8.
Forensic February in The Lab
Creatures of the Night: A Museum Family Sleepover
February 23
Summer Camp Registration
February 13 General Public Sale
Reptile & Amphibian Day March 16
Titanic exhibit is now open.
African American History Tour
Saturday, February 9 and 23, 1:30-2:30pm
Explore the lives and accomplishments of African American North Carolinians from the antebellum period to the Civil Rights era.
Jack Tales: Appalachian Adventures!
Saturday, February 9, 2-3 p.m.
Storytellers to Go! (Raleigh Little Theatre)
See folk stories come to life onstage and get involved in the fun! Travel the North Carolina mountains with Jack as he meets the Northwest Wind, plays cat and mouse, and outwits dangerous robbers!
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Fairgrounds
Kids Exchange Consignment Sale, February 6-10
Carousel Farms NBRA Bull Riding Finals, February 8-9
Discover The Dinosaurs, February 22-24
Carolina Collector Auto Fest, March 8-9
Coastal Paws Cat Show, March 16-17
Kennel Club Dog Show, March 20-24
India Fest – A Cultural Arts Showcase, March 22-24
All About Autism Expo, March 23-24
Sportscard and Sports Memorabilia Show, March 30
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Parks
Star Gazing, Harris County Park, February 11 at 6:30pm, $ preregister
Friday, March 1st 6-8pm Free Event
A whole evening of family fun! From 6-7pm make
arts and crafts, meet a live animal, or borrow
a fishing pole! Then from 7-8pm join singer
and storyteller Trish Miller for special children’s
concerts on the deck overlooking Bass Lake.
Bring a chair and a picnic and enjoy the music! (If it raining event will move inside.)
Family Bingo nights star again in March at Bass Lake! 2nd Friday of the month, $.
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Libraries
February 9 at 10:30am- 12pm, Cary Community
February 10 at 1:30pm, North Regional
February 16 at 2pm, Southeast Regional
February 17 at 2pm, Cameron Village
And much more! Find out what’s going on at your local library! WakeGov.com
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