Triangle 411

Dr. Paul Cook, Professor of Medicine at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, and an expert in the area of infectious diseases, including SARS-COVID and HIV, talks what a COVID endemic will be like-timeline/will our vaccines stand-up/need boosters every year/Omicron—Non-Profit Spotlight: Red Cross

Artist Patrick Dougherty will lead a community art project to create a monumental willow sculpture. Known as the “Stick Wizard”, Dougherty has made over 300 willow sculptures all over the world. According to some, his internationally distinguished art manages to make a permanent impact with a temporary footprint. Non-Profit/Make a Difference Spotlight: Town of Cary Adopt A Spot, and Spruce environmental volunteer opportunities

Marketing guru explains how you can rid your life and spam folder of unwanted digital confetti! Non-Profit Spotlight: NC Senior Games

How to avoid creating food-abusive relationships and how to turn self-destructive behavior into self-compassion…with a little life purpose thrown in—Non-Profit: Read & Feed

“Holiday Dance Carol,” piloted by Chicago’s Mariah Eastman, has Saint Francis of Assisi, the "Father of the Christmas Carol,” rocking and rolling. Non-Profit Spotlight: 200 Club of Wake County

Greg Richardson, of the NC Department of Administration’s Commission of Indian Affairs, explains tribal connections, elder influences, Native American identification, etc. Also: American Indian Heritage Celebration hosted by the North Carolina Museum of History--  Non-Profit Spotlight: Salvation Army Kettle Program

Tristan Pennell, a certified sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, talks Turkey, Ham, and every holiday chow-down WINE PAIRINGS (snacks, Christmas Eve/Day, NY Day/Eve, etc.) He also advises on everyday wine formulas, and how to critically taste wine, not just for flavors, but for texture, structure (Sweetness, Acidity, Weight) Non-profit Spotlight: Wake Tech Foundation 

Sandi D'Arezzo, the owner of Hello Simplified Professional Organizing, teaches us how to get organized with our Christmas Shopping, holiday meals, and everyday life.  Giving Back: Wake Med Hospital’s Holiday Toy Drive

Dr. Pamela Rutledge of Fielding Graduate University, explores why we are so obsessed with it and Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies, etc.  Cause: Wake Med Hospital Holiday Gifts for Kids

Dr. Pamela Rutledge of Fielding Graduate University, explores why we are so obsessed with it and Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies, etc.  Cause: Wake Med Hospital Holiday Gifts for Kids