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WAKE, NC · WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 · COMMUNITY

Catherine Newman | Wreck

The author of Sandwich is back with a novel about marriage, family, and what happens when life doesn’t go as planned.

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About the event

The author of Sandwich is back with a novel about marriage, family, and what happens when life doesn’t go as planned.

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Terrarium Building Workshop in Raleigh

Class includes demonstrations on terrarium tools, and detailed instructions on how to create your own mini self-contained terrarium!

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Voyager @ SummerFest

This walk along event in downtown Youngsville will feature food, activities for families of all ages, and vendors. Voyager will be in attendance with a family friendly activity, books, and information about the end of our Summer Reading programming this year!

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Mill Open House

Discover Historic Yates Mill during this free, drop-in program. The doors to the mill will be open, and historic interpreters will be available to talk about the history and inner workings of the mill and to answer questions. Stay for as long or as little as you like! Please note that space inside the mill is limited, allowing up to 20 visitors at a time. No registration required. FREE. Schedule: Jul 25, 2026 Saturday from 10am to 1pm Duration: 3 hours Ages: All ages,