Triangle 411

How to be Happy:  Jokes/tips/advice is shared by experts from Socrates to Richard London, a motivational speaker, author, and the owner of A Handbook for Life Center in North Carolina. Where’s the happiest country? What is the happiest city in NC?  PLUS: Listeners get the book, “A Handbook for Happiness,” FREE!  NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: Department of Veteran Affairs. 

Many of you have seen news clips of the horror of producers dumping milk, smashing eggs, and plowing down vegetation because of COVID-19 issues with supply chains and reduction in demand. Not content to just look away, some college students decided to do something about it and created Farmlink, a grass-roots movement to prevent food waste while also working to address food insecurity. Also featured, Pamlico Shores & Ferebee Farms, produce donators. Non-Profit: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

Melissa Le Fevre, host of CBS-17’s Destination Vacation series, provides travel options. Kerrin Cox, a marketing and communication specialist with the Town of Apex talks a “day” destination and fun scavenger hunt correlating with the upcoming Pleasant Park. NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT:  THE NORTH CAROLINA TRAVEL & TOURISM COALITION

Melissa Le Fevre, host of CBS-17’s Destination Vacation series, provides travel options. Kerrin Cox, a marketing and communication specialist with the Town of Apex talks a “day” destination and fun scavenger hunt correlating with the upcoming Pleasant Park. NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT:  THE NORTH CAROLINA TRAVEL & TOURISM COALITION

Lisa Higginbotham, president and owner of FiveStar Awards & Engraving in Cary, discusses how she repurposed her business during the pandemic to provide employment for her staff, and how she created the Halos For Heroes - Psalm 91 project, which provides free face shields to health care workers on the COVID-19 frontlines. NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: Rotary Club 

Now under new ownership, Craig Spitzer tells us what’s on the horizon for the downtown Cary staple, the Mayton Inn on Academy St.  NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT:  Rebuilding Together of the Triangle

Abby Kellerman, Assistant Park Manager at Historic Oak View County Park in Raleigh, talks about coming out to the park for an adventure during this COVID-19 period. Although there are restrictions and structures are closed at this time, folks can still meander the grounds of this historical site. Self-guided mobile tours explore the history of this location. While you walk the grounds you will see structures such as the farmhouse, cotton gin, kitchen, barn, cabin, water tower, and more. There’s a pecan orchard and glorious garden.  Admission is free and there’s accompanying fun activities you can get from their website.  Go at your own risk and be sure to follow all CDC guidelines, including wearing masks, in order to stay safe, if you attend! NON-PROFIT: Haven House Services 

Tobacco Road Tours is offering COVID-19 “restrictive” tours (some are free for a few weekends). Tours include Raleigh, Durham, Ghost tours, and more.  Go at your own risk and be sure to follow all CDC guidelines, including wearing masks, in order to stay safe, if you attend! NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: Keep Durham Beautiful 

Kirsten Ozimek, National Coordinator for Face Mask Warriors, explains how the grass roots efforts via Facebook has culminated in 18,000 US volunteers supplying over 700,000 face coverings to those in need. Find The Helpers is also discussed, as well as ways you can join the movement. CDC face covering recommendations are included. 

Jessica McDonald, soccer player for North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League visits. Jessica represented the United States at the Women's World Cup Tournament in 2019, delivering a crushing blow to the competition. She shares behind the scene tidbits about her life challenges, fun exchanges with her Cup teammates Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and Crystal Dunn, and takes us to that moment on the field when the United States won the 2019 Women's World Cup in a 2-0 finish over the Netherlands.