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What better way to make your new house feel like home this holiday season than to put up a few lights? You could just string them across the roof, but since you're in a new place, why not try something more elaborate this year? There are plenty of homes for sale in Raleigh with beautiful light displays. Here are a few ideas to get your imagination going.

1. Lined Walkways
   Line your walkway with something festive. You can do something simple and elegant, like a string of white lights on either side, leading up to the columns on your porch, wrapped in lights. Or you could do something a bit fancier. Try lining your walkway with 4-foot plastic candy canes, each wrapped in strings of red and white lights. Then, when you get to the top of the porch, have a couple of 4-foot Nutcracker soldiers, with internal lights, guarding your front door.
   
   
2. Candy Cane Forest
   There are other things you can do with those 4-foot plastic candy canes. You can wrap them in lights yourself, get some that light up on their own, or have a mix of both. Either way, stick them in the ground all over your yard to create a candy cane "forest." Then add a few light-up characters to explore the forest: a Nutcracker, a Gingerbread Man, an elf or two, etc. Get creative and see what kinds of scenes you can stage around the forest.
   
   
3. Bushes and Trees
   Whatever bushes, shrubs, and trees are in your front yard, it's important to put lights on them too. For those, try colorful lights that blink in various patterns. You can even take a bush and decorate it like a Christmas tree, adding a few light-up ornaments to it and placing a light-up display of presents underneath it. The less the bush looks like an actual Christmas tree, the funnier it will be.
   
   
4. Luminarias
   If you have a few paper lunch bags and a bit of extra time, you can make luminarias: paper lanterns that line your pathways or dot your lawn. A traditional holiday decoration in New Mexico and the Southwest, they're very simple to make. Fill each bag with a little sand, then add an LED candle to it. Experiment with different colored lights in different places to add variety. You can also draw fun and festive patterns on each bag, which will become more pronounced when the lanterns light up.
   
   
5. Synchronized Lights and Music
   This takes a bit of extra skill to do properly, but the effect is worth the time and effort. If you have LED lights, you can program them to light up in certain patterns and in a certain rhythm. Program your own light display and set it to the rhythm of a fun Christmas song - ideally something familiar and instrumental, like Sleigh Ride or Carol of the Bells - played through a Bluetooth speaker. You'll probably want to use it sparingly and/or set up multiple songs so it doesn't get repetitive for both you and your neighbors. You can also use a projector to turn the entire front of your house into a laser light show, complete with music. Not only is this simpler to set up, but it also allows for a longer playlist.

These are just a few of the ways you can make your home look festive this holiday season. Contact us if you're ready to make Raleigh your new home. Our real estate agents will help you find the perfect house to let your creative spirit fly during the holidays and throughout the year.

If you're spending this holiday season in a new home, our real estate agents think a special celebration is in order. A new home is a perfect excuse to try out some new holiday traditions. Try out these ways to celebrate in your new home or to help you get to know your new neighborhood. 

Host a Holiday Housewarming 

Everyone loves a festive gathering, so celebrate your new home by hosting a housewarming party filled with holiday cheer. Start by decorating the front of your home with holiday string lights and sparkly tinsel that illuminates the trees. Next, welcome guests with a front walkway lined with candy canes, reindeer, or baskets of poinsettias that lead to a holiday wreath on your front door. When guests step inside, be sure to offer a tour of your new place!

Deck the Halls

Even if you don't plan on hosting a party, you can still decorate your new space! The holiday season is the perfect time to showcase your new home to family and friends, so feel free to deck the halls with special things that create a warm welcome and holiday atmosphere:

• Adorn the Christmas tree with bubbling lights, colorful glass ornaments, hand-made keepsakes, a tree-topper, and wrapped gifts

• Decorate the mantle with fresh greenery, pine cones, and holly berries

• Light up the fireplace with a roaring, warm fire

• Put on your favorite holiday playlist

• Scatter holiday scented candles throughout the house

• Throw holiday quilts over sofas and chairs

Enjoy a Holiday Light Show

Looking for some holiday cheer around town? Raleigh has some amazing holiday light show events you don't want to miss, so bundle up and head to a couple that will fill the night sky with a beautiful holiday glow. If it's your first holiday season calling Raleigh home, stop by these light shows:

• Nights of Lights
  Nights of Lights is a drive-thru holiday light show in Dorothea Dix Park. A 1.3-mile route winds through the park filled with towering, illuminated oak trees, elaborate light displays, and local artworks. November 26th - December 24th, 2021, 6 p.m - 9:30 p.m. General admission is $20 per car.
  
  
• Magic of Lights
  This light spectacular is held at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek on Rock Quarry Road. Magic of Lights features a one-mile holiday light display with LED technology and digital animations, including the Blizzard Tunnel, 12 Days of Christmas, The Night Before Christmas, and Winter Wonderland. November 19th - January 2nd, Sun - Thurs: 5 p.m - 10 pm, Sat & Sun: 5 pm - 11 p.m. Advance admission: $20 - $32, At the gate: $30 - $40.

Welcome the Holidays with Music

Raleigh is home to one of the country's most beautiful concert halls, The Durham Performing Arts Center. Why not celebrate your new home with a special holiday concert that warms the heart? During December, the Performing Arts Center is hosting 3 wonderful holiday musicals:

• A Christmas Carol: December 15th - December 19th,

• A Hip Hop Nutcracker: December 26th

• A Christmas Story: December 28th - January 2nd

Performance times and ticket prices vary by which day you attend. Mark a date on your calendar and purchase your tickets online, but don't procrastinate because tickets go quickly for holiday musicals.

There's no place like home for the holidays! If you're considering buying or selling a home in Raleigh, contact us for information and prices on properties in desired areas.

Time with friends and family is an exciting part of the holiday season. Was your home volunteered for this year's holiday gathering? While hosting an event can be stressful, our real estate agents recommend following these tips to be a great host this holiday season. 

1. Make a List
   When you have a slew of things to do, it's easy to forget an ingredient or neglect one of your chores. A to-do list is essential when you're hosting a holiday gathering. If you're hosting multiple events, consider purchasing a dry erase list. This lets you keep the tasks that you generally always need to complete before an event (so you won't have to rewrite the list each time) and add tasks that are unique to a specific gathering. 

2. Prep Your Food Ahead of Time
   Even a simple food spread can take hours to make when you're cooking for a lot of people. Alleviate the stress of food preparation by making what you can ahead of time. Baked goods, dips, soups, stews, and casseroles all keep well and can be prepared the day before. 

3. Pick the Right Set-Up
   The setup for your gathering should make it easy for guests to get their food and beverages without crowding everyone in the same spot. It should also provide ample opportunity for conversation. An option suited to many homes is to put the drink table, main course table, and an appetizer/dessert table in separate spaces. Set your drink table up in your living room or foyer. Most people will want drink refills throughout the evening; this makes it convenient for them to grab a beverage while minimizing lines and crowding. Your main food table can go in the kitchen. Depending on your home's configuration, set the dessert/appetizer table up in the dining room or another area in your living room. Check that each table has everything guests need.

4. Avoid Cleaning Areas That Don't Matter
   A tidy host isn't necessarily a good host. Don't spend time cleaning areas that your guests are unlikely to visit. For example, the doors to your childrens' bedrooms and laundry room can be closed to conceal any messes. It's reasonable to get your deck and front porch tidy and inviting, but don't stress about organizing your garage or picking up the yard. Have a large empty bin on hand to quickly remove clutter and out-of-place items the day of your event. A clutter bin also works well when you're adding your home to the list of Raleigh homes for sale and you need to quickly clean up before a showing.  

5. Set the Mood
   Sound and scent instantly change the atmosphere in your home. Play seasonal music (consider instrumental versions if you're concerned about the noise level) and light a festive candle to create an inviting environment for your guests. 

6. Make Time for Your Self
   Give yourself a dedicated chunk of time the day of your gathering to get ready. You don't want to worry about greeting your guests with wet hair and an unkempt outfit. Instead, stop your preparations a couple of hours before your event to dress and freshen up so that you feel confident and put together when your guests arrive. 

7. Thoroughly Stock Your Bathroom
   Grab a basket to stow bathroom essentials for your guests, like toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, air freshener, mouthwash, extra hand towels, hand soap, and lotion. If something runs out during your party, your guests can quickly find what they need without rifling through your cabinets and drawers.

Want a home with more space for your holiday events? Contact us today to start your search!

Are you ready to give back to neighbors in need and support the community you love this holiday season? Holiday meals are essential to the experience of the season, and our Turkeys for the Triangle program is focused on providing holiday meals for food-insecure people in the Triangle.

This year, you can help us feed more than 20,000 people in local communities during the holidays. The HPW Foundation partners with a variety of local non-profits, churches, and homeless shelters to distribute turkeys to those in need.

In the 18 years since our Turkeys for the Triangle initiative was founded, it has donated more than 38,000 turkeys and helped feed over 160,000 people for holiday meals. Funds are raised through the sale of $5 raffle tickets during the holiday season, with 100 percent of the proceeds going toward the purchase of turkeys.

Turkeys for the Triangle was established by Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Founder and Chairman Don Walston, who said:

"It breaks my heart to know that there are families in our local communities who struggle to put food on the table, especially during the holidays when so many of us are celebrating with special meals. Turkeys for the Triangle is our answer to that sad reality; it is a way our company, our clients, and our kind neighbors can give to the greater good, to feed those in need."

How to Contribute to Turkeys for the Triangle

Throughout the holiday season, our HPW team will be selling $5 raffle tickets to support Turkeys for the Triangle. Are you ready to lend a helping hand, and help a community member create holiday memories this year?

It's easy to purchase your tickets today online, and we appreciate your support! Tickets are available now at our Turkeys for the Triangle website for $5 dollars each or 5 tickets for $20, with some outstanding prizes available for raffle winners.

Turkeys for the Triangle 2021 Raffle Prizes

With each raffle ticket that you purchase, you will gain an entry to win one of the many great prizes available this year:

• Grand Prize: Trip for Two to Destination of Choice (Up to $2,000 Value)

• 6-month Membership to Winc.com Wine Club

• Tandem Sky Diving for Two

• Apple Watch Series 6

• $500 Target Gift Card

• 65" Flat Screen TV

• Weber Grill

• iPad Mini

• Yeti Cooler

Are you ready to support a great cause, and give back to your community for the holidays? Purchase your tickets today at TurkeysfortheTriangle.com! Or contact our team for more information. 

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and our real estate agents want to help you make the most of it. Mark your calendar for these exciting holiday events taking place in December around the Triangle.

• Winterfest '21 - Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary, NC 27609
  The air near Cary homes for sale will be filled with the joyous sound of classic holiday carols at Winterfest '21. For the twelfth year, the Cary Town Band will be performing a selection of your favorite holiday tunes. The audience will also have a chance to vote for five or six singalong songs. Winterfest '21 is set for Thursday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. 
  
  
• Lights on the Neuse - Boyette Family Farms, 1620 Loop Rd., Clayton, NC 27527
  Enjoy an old-fashioned holiday for the whole family at Lights on the Neuse. Leave the driving to someone else as you take a 20-minute hayride through the glittery lights at Boyette Family Farms, not far from Clayton homes for sale. Afterward, head to Santa's Sweet Shoppe for hot chocolate, coffee, kettle corn, and DIY s'mores kits. Lights on the Neuse runs through Friday, December 24. Visit the website for days and times. Tickets are $10 per person.
  
  
• Santa's Reindeer Roundup Express - New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsai Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  Kids can help Santa find his nine missing reindeer during the 50-minute ride on Santa's Reindeer Roundup Express, just minutes from New Hill homes for sale. Special holiday scenes set up on the train, alongside the tracks, and in the rail yard make great photo opportunities. The Roundup Express leaves the station weekends through December 18. Visit the website for the schedule. Admission is $15 for adults and 13 for kids ages 2-12.
  
  
• Christmas Parade - E. Academy St. & S. Fuquay Ave., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  What's a holiday without a parade? Cap off a day of viewing Fuquay-Varina homes for sale at the town's festive Christmas Parade, held in the historic downtown area. The route begins at the intersection of E. Academy St. and S. Fuquay Ave. Bring folding chairs and blankets and arrive early to get the prime viewing spots. The parade kicks off at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 5.
  
  
• Historic Holiday Festival - Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N. Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  A perennial holiday classic is the theme of the inaugural Historic Holiday Festival at the Wake Forest Historical Museum, right down the street from Wake Forest homes for sale. "It's a Wonderful Wake Forest!" features the Calvin Jones House done up in holiday finery as It's a Wonderful Life plays in the museum auditorium and local musicians provide entertainment. Food, drinks, and seasonal wreaths will be available for purchase. The festival takes place Saturday, December 4 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and admission is free.
  
  
• A Vintage Christmas - NC State Fairgrounds, 985 Youth Center Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  Find one-of-a-kind gifts your family and friends will treasure at A Vintage Christmas. More than 120 vendors will have upscale vintage art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, and other great items. Live music and food trucks round out this unique event, right by Raleigh homes for sale. A Vintage Christmas is scheduled for Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 12 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is $5 -$15.

Where is your perfect Triangle home for the holidays? Contact us at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston for help with your year-round real estate needs. 

The holiday season seems to fly by, and it's easy to get caught up in all of the festivities. Unfortunately, between the shopping and parties, many of us lose sight of the real spirit of the season. This is a special time of the year symbolized by good tidings and cheer. Our real estate agents encourage you to give the gift of compassion, kindness, and charity this holiday season by giving back to our Raleigh communities.

1. Donate Gifts
   Make someone's holidays extra special by donating gifts to local children and families. There are plenty of families living paycheck to paycheck that cannot afford to purchase gifts for their family members. Make sure everyone has a gift to unwrap this holiday season by donating a special gift or wrapping paper to these organizations:

• • InterAct Holiday Bazaar — 1012 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Helping Hand Mission — 623 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610

2. Donate to a Food Pantry
   As you sit down for dinner with family and friends, please remember that there are those in our community who go to bed hungry each night. While it might not seem like much, small pantry or cupboard staples like canned veggies, bread, rice, and toiletries are vital necessities that many are left at home without. Before filling your own plate, consider feeding the hungry with donations to these local food banks:

• • Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina — 1924 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Wake Relief — 616 Tucker St., Raleigh, NC — 27603

3. Don't Forget About Animals
   There are many residents throughout the Raleigh area that need our love and support. Unfortunately, some of these residents also include animals. Our local animal shelters are full of cats, dogs, and other pets who deserve loving homes and support.

• • SPCA of Wake County — 200 Petfinder Ln., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Wake County Animal Services — 820 Beacon Lake Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610

4. Give the Gift of Life
   Now more than ever, it's important that we come together to preserve the health of every resident of Raleigh. There are many sick and injured men, women, and children in our hospitals who are in dire need of blood transfusions. Consider donating blood to one of our local donation centers. Your blood can save up to three lives and be used to combat a variety of diseases.
   
   
   • North Raleigh Red Cross — 8301 Bandford Way, Raleigh, NC 27613
   • American Red Cross Blood Donation Center — 100 N. Peartree Ln., Raleigh, NC 27610
     
     
5. Volunteer
   If you can't afford to give any possession or monetary donation to those in need, you can still help by donating the gift of your time. Countless organizations throughout the Raleigh area need volunteers to serve our community. Consider canceling a shopping trip and instead spend an afternoon volunteering:

• • Meals on Wheels — 1001 Blair Dr. Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27603

We hope you take a moment this holiday season to express your kindness to those in need. Remember, every act, no matter how small, can make a huge impact on someone's life. As always, feel free to contact us if you need assistance selling or buying Raleigh homes for sale.

On your mark, get set… GOBBLE! It's time again for our annual Turkeys for the Triangle fundraiser to feed our neighbors in need this holiday season.

Working with pre-selected area non-profit and military organizations, Turkeys for the Triangle is committed to donating over 5,000 frozen turkeys to feed more than 20,000 people this Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

Started by our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Founder and Chairman, Don Walston over 15 years ago, Turkeys for the Triangle has donated more than 40,000 turkeys to anchor holiday meals for more than 175,000 food-insecure people.

"It breaks my heart to know that there are families in our local communities who struggle to put food on the table, especially during the holidays when so many of us are celebrating with special meals," said Walston. "Turkeys for the Triangle is our answer to that sad reality; it is a way our company, our clients, and our kind neighbors can give to the greater good, to feed those in need."

Turkeys For The Triangle Fundraiser

Now through Tuesday, December 17th, our real estate agents and staff will sell Turkeys for the Triangle raffle tickets to gather funds to support our holiday turkey donations in mid-November and mid-December. 

Will you help us help others?

Please purchase a Turkeys for the Triangle raffle ticket today at TurkeysfortheTriangle.com! Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20.

Winner, Winner, Turkey Dinner 

Buy a $5 Turkeys for the Triangle raffle ticket, and you'll be entered to win some fantastic prizes including: 

RAFFLE PRIZES

One Year Membership to Winc.com Wine Club17 Weeks of produce from The Produce Box
$500 Restaurant Gift Card
$500 Gift Card to Target
$500 Gift Card to Bailey's Fine Jewelry
65" Flat Screen TV
Weber Grill
iPad Mini
Apple AirPods Pro

GRAND PRIZE:

Trip for Two to Destination of Choice (up to $2000 value)

Buy your Turkeys for the Triangle tickets online today at TurkeysfortheTriangle.com!

The Turkeys for the Triangle raffle drawing will be held shortly after our December toss - winners need not be present to win. 

It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially in the Triangle. The holiday season is on its way to the Triangle, and our REALTORS® highlight all of the great holiday events happening around Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

• Raleigh Christmas Parade — Hillsborough St. at St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 | Nov 23
  Kick-off the holiday season by attending the Raleigh Christmas Parade! As the largest Christmas parade from Atlanta to DC, this event brings the community together and is even recorded to be rebroadcast on Christmas morning! After the Raleigh Christmas Parade, be sure to start your Christmas shopping at the locally owned shops throughout downtown.
• Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Durham Performing Arts Center — 123 Vivian St., Durham, NC 27701 | Dec 3 – 8
  Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Then head down to the Durham Performing Arts Center for the merry musical Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Comparable to a holiday card come to life, this show is full of singing, dancing and plenty of family-friendly fun!
• NC Symphony Holiday Pops at Memorial Hall — 114 East Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC 27514 | Dec 10
  If you can't get enough of these yuletide tunes, you'll love the NC Symphony's Holiday Pops at Memorial Hall. Performing classic and contemporary Christmas songs, the North Carolina Symphony will fill your ears with the joyous sounds of the holiday season. Warm-up your vocal cords while you drive around Chapel Hill homes for sale and get ready to spend an afternoon caroling at Memorial Hall.
• A Christmas Carol Presented by Theatre in the Park — Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601 | Dec 11 – 15
  Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is a holiday classic that's been performed annually on stage as a musical comedy adaptation since 1974. This show, taking place at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, will likely sell out fast so be sure to purchase tickets for an evening or matinee showing after your visit Raleigh homes for sale.
• Bike the Durham Holiday Parade —Main St. at Dillard St., Durham, NC 27701 | Dec 14
  Join the cyclist community for a fun ride through the city for the Durham Holiday Parade. Kids and families are welcome to ride with the Bike Durham and Durham BPAC organizations from the Health Department to the Duke University East Campus. After viewing Durham homes for sale you and your family can decorate your bikes while enjoying hot chocolate and donuts before the parade starts.
• Durham Village Holiday Market at The Rickhouse — 609 Foster St., Durham, NC 27701 | Dec 15 – 17
  Get ready to unwrap a new Christmas event coming to the Triangle. The first annual Durham Village Holiday Market will take place at The Rickhouse in the Central Park district. This European-style village market will feature food, drinks, and gifts made right here in North Carolina! With food trucks and beverages also on-site, the Durham Village Holiday Market is the perfect place to complete your Christmas shopping.

Would you like to find a new home for the holidays in the Triangle? Contact us today, and we'll gladly help you with your home search!

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston has always been committed to supporting our local community as well as our military men and women who serve our great nation.

Our CBHPW Cary office chose to give this holiday season by supporting active duty military in conjunction with the nonprofit group Military Missions in Action (MMIA). The office took part in an MMIA event called "Fill the Footlocker."  The entire staff pitched in and they filled a mind-blowing 1,377 boxes which were full of gifts, supplies and nonperishable items that will be delivered directly to our military overseas. 

CBHPW has been affiliated with MMIA for years, as MMIA is an HPW Foundation sponsored charity, to help give back to our military in numerous ways. If you would like to donate to this cause and help our service members you can go to https://www.militarymissionsinaction.org/fill-the-footlocker to see a full list of needed supplies or to make a monetary donation.

Our first Turkeys for the Triangle distribution event was a tremendous success!

Box trucks, cargo vans, pickup trucks and SUVs lined up at our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston corporate office to collect and deliver more than 2,500 frozen turkeys to nonprofit and military organizations across Central North Carolina.

Despite the rain and cold temperatures, it was a great day to Help People Win, a commitment our company founder and chairman and Turkeys for the Triangle founder holds near and dear.

"I'll tell you what, it's one of those things," said Don Walston. "It's hard to describe the benefit when you see someone who really appreciates what you're doing for them– it's a– I don't know how to describe it but it's a warm feeling."

A five-year partner of our Turkeys for the Triangle program, Butterball generously donated 1,500 of the 2,500 turkeys we handed out this week. 

Turkeys for the Triangle will match its record-breaking donation of last year's 4,500 turkeys to nourish those in need this holiday season.  

Turkeys For The Triangle Raffle Fundraiser 

We're still selling Turkeys for the Triangle raffle tickets to gather funds to support our Christmas Turkeys for the Triangle turkey donation.

Turkeys for the Triangle raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20.

Raffle prizes include:

- a one-year lease on a 2019 Lexus from Johnson Lexus of Raleigh

- a one-year Massage Envy membership

- high-value gift cards to Bailey's Fine Jewelry, Crabtree Valley Mall and Target

- a Yeti Cooler

- Carolina Hurricanes and DPAC tickets, and more.

Raffle prizes will be awarded just before Christmas at Johnson Lexus of Raleigh on Capital Boulevard; winners need not be in attendance. 

Visit www.TurkeysfortheTriangle.com to buy your raffle tickets today! 

November and December bring fun, family-friendly events to Raleigh throughout the holiday season. Whether you're busy shopping for Raleigh homes for sale or enjoying all that your home city has to offer, the holidays feature free events that remind everyone why the city is such a great place to call home. The Annual North Hills Tree Lighting Ceremony is the perfect opportunity to kick off the holiday season. Our real estate agents are here to help you enjoy the holidays in Raleigh, with our guide to the Annual North Hills Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The Annual North Hills Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Event: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at North Hills
Location: The Commons – 4191 Main at North Hills Street
Date/Time: Saturday, November 17, 2018 – Events from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Admission/Parking: FREE Admission

Family Fun and Free Activities in North Hills Christmas

Start your holiday season by making memories at the Annual North Hills Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, with an afternoon filled with fun activities that both kids and parents will love. The fun starts in North Hills at 3:30 pm in the Commons with everything building up to the big Christmas tree lighting at 6:00 pm. Admission to the event is free, and parking is available nearby at the Main District Garage.

• Sledding Slopes and Trackless Train Rides – Are your kids dreaming of a white Christmas? While there may not be traditional snow at the Christmas tree lighting, kids can enjoy some sledding on "Snow My Yard" sledding slopes, or take an enchanted, holiday-themed trackless train ride.

• Bounce House, Face Painting, and More – The North Hill Christmas Tree Lighting will also feature traditional childhood favorites, including a bounce house and face-painting for the holidays. There will also be arts and crafts for kids, along with balloon twisting to create memorable holiday souvenirs.

• Meet Santa and Watch the Lighting Ceremony – The big moment arrives at 6:00 pm when Santa comes to town for the tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy Christmas carols, watch the 41-foot tree light up in gorgeous colors, and then stick around so that kids can spend some quality time with Santa Claus himself.

• Start Your Shopping at the Vendor Village – Searching for a unique gift for someone on your holiday list? You'll find local vendors offering unique gifts, crafts at Vendor Village during the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Don't miss vendors like Shepard's Way Farms, Edible Art of Raleigh, Bee Happy Essentials, Project Picturesque, and many more.

Life in North Hills

North Hills real estate is popular among Raleigh residents because the neighborhood features everything you need close to home. From fantastic shopping to fun events and cuisine from around the world, North Hills offers a dynamic lifestyle for both work and play. The Commons, the location of the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, is a gathering place in the neighborhood, with outdoor green space, ample outdoor dining options, and frequent special events throughout the year.

Still searching for the perfect Raleigh home for the holidays? Our local real estate team is here to help. Contact us at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston to buy, sell, and learn about homes in the Raleigh, NC area.

Have you purchased a Turkeys for the Triangle raffle ticket yet? Please do!

Our entire Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate team is selling raffle tickets to raise money to support this important program and feed more than 20,000 people in need this holiday season.

We donated 2,500 turkeys to more than 100 nonprofits and military organizations for Thanksgiving, and now, we have our hearts set on nourishing our neighbors with another 2,000 birds at Christmas. 

Will you help us meet our goal? Here are 10 reasons you should donate $10 to our cause…

1. A chance to win four tickets to a performance at the DPAC
2. The opportunity to win a new Weber Grill
3. A 55" Flat Screen TV could be yours
4. The special feeling you get for giving to support others in need
5. You could win a new Yeti Cooler for tailgating, beach-going and more
6. You may be able to dine for days with $500 gift card to your favorite restaurant 
7. Another way to give back to the community you love
8. 2018 may be a year of relaxation thanks to a one-year Massage Envy membership
9. You could find yourself behind the wheel of a 2018 Lexus from Johnson Lexus of Raleigh for a year
10. Your generous donation will help our real estate team feed families throughout the Triangle region and beyond this holiday season!

Buy a Turkeys for the Triangle Raffle Ticket!

Your Turkeys for the Triangle raffle ticket is only a few clicks away!

Visit www.TurkeysfortheTriangle.com to purchase a raffle ticket to help us help others. 

Turkeys for the Triangle raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $20. 

Turkeys for the Triangle Raffle Prizes

Turkeys for the Triangle raffle prizes will be awarded on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at Johnson Lexus of Raleigh on Capital Boulevard; winners need not be in attendance.  

Did you scoop up the latest and greatest deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Perhaps you can use some of the money you saved on the gifts you bought to help others today.

Giving Tuesday is a special day that wraps up the spirited frenzy that after-Thanksgiving sales tend to cause. It's a day to give back so that nonprofit organizations can move forward with their holiday outreach efforts.

There are a number of deserving organizations right here in the Triangle region that would appreciate your support including our Turkeys for the Triangle program.

Feeding Neighbors in Need

Established nearly 15 years ago, Turkeys for the Triangle has donated over 28,000 turkeys to anchor holiday meals for more than 120,000 neighbors in need.

This year, Turkeys for the Triangle will distribute a record-breaking 4,500 turkeys to more than 100 local nonprofits and active military and veterans organizations. The first allotment of 2,500 turkeys was handed out just before Thanksgiving and another 2,000 birds will be donated ahead of Christmas. 

Help Us Help Others

Will you help us help others? You can donate to Turkeys for the Triangle by purchasing a raffle ticket or three (or more!) online at www.TurkeysfortheTriangle.com.

Turkeys for the Triangle raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $20.

Not only will your raffle ticket donation advance our cause, but you'll be entered to win high-value prizes including:

GRAND PRIZE

One-year lease on a 2018 Lexus

from Johnson Lexus of Raleigh

PRIZES

One-year membership to Massage Envy

$500 Gift Card to Bailey's Fine Jewelry

$500 Gift Card to Crabtree Valley Mall

$500 Gift Card to Your Favorite Restaurant

$500 Gift Card to Target

Four (4) Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Tickets

Four (4) Carolina Hurricanes Tickets

Four (4) N.C. State University Basketball Tickets

Yeti Cooler Prize Pack

Mobile Car Detailing Gift Card

55" Flat Screen TV

Weber Grill

Turkeys for the Triangle raffle prizes will be awarded on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at Johnson Lexus of Raleigh on Capital Boulevard; winners need not be in attendance.  

Our first Turkeys for the Triangle distribution event was a tremendous success!

Box trucks, cargo vans, pickup trucks, and SUVs lined up at our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston corporate office to collect and deliver more than 2,500 frozen turkeys to nonprofit and military organizations across the Triangle region.

It was a great day to Help People Win, a commitment our company founder and chairman and Turkeys for the Triangle founder holds near and dear.

"I'll tell you what, it's one of those things," said Don Walston. "It's hard to describe the benefit when you see someone who really appreciates what you're doing for them– it's a– I don't know how to describe it but it's a warm feeling."

Butterball, A Proud Turkeys for the Triangle Partner

A four-year partner of our Turkeys for the Triangle program, Butterball generously donated 1,500 of the 2,500 turkeys we handed out this week. 

"Butterball is proud to help supply the turkeys for the Thanksgiving Turkey Toss for the fourth straight year," said Kerry Doughty, company president and CEO. "Addressing the needs of the communities where our employees live and work is part of our core values of giving, and through our participation in Turkeys for the Triangle, we are able to serve families in need in the area we call home."

A Record-Breaking Donation

In front of a crowd of company volunteers and US Veterans Corps members, Walston and HPW Foundation President Matt Horton announced that Turkeys for the Triangle will add another 500 turkeys to its second holiday distribution event bringing its total Christmas donation to 1,500 birds.

With the additional birds, Turkeys for the Triangle will donate a record 4,500 turkeys to nourish neighbors this year. 

Turkeys for the Triangle Raffle Fundraiser 

Thanksgiving is just two weeks away and now is the time to make your grocery list, start decluttering and cleaning your home, plan your tablescape, and buy a handful of Turkeys for the Triangle raffle tickets!

Our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate team has partnered with Butterball, LLC to donate frozen turkeys to families in need this Thanksgiving and we need your help to do it.

Will you support our Turkeys for the Triangle fundraiser to help us nourish more than 20,000 neighbors this holiday season?

Buy a Turkeys for the Triangle Raffle Ticket

Your Turkeys for the Triangle raffle tickets are only a few clicks away! 

Simply visit www.TurkeysfortheTriangle.com to purchase a ticket or two (or 10) to support this annual outreach effort.

Turkeys for the Triangle raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $20. Buy your tickets before Friday, Dec. 15 for a chance to win!

Win Big with Turkeys for the Triangle

With every Turkeys for the Triangle raffle ticket you purchase, you'll be helping us feed food-insecure families from Alamance County all the way to Wayne County AND be entered to win some awesome prizes.

A few lucky turkeys (errr, ducks), will win...

GRAND PRIZE

One-year lease on a 2018 Lexus from Johnson Lexus of Raleigh

PRIZES

One-year membership to Massage Envy

$500 Gift Card to Bailey's Fine Jewelry

$500 Gift Card to Crabtree Valley Mall

$500 Gift Card to Target

$500 Gift Card to Your Favorite Restaurant

Four (4) Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Tickets

Four (4) Carolina Hurricanes Tickets

Four (4) N.C. State University Basketball Tickets

Yeti Cooler Prize Pack

55" Flat Screen TV

Weber Grill

Mobile Car Detailing Gift Card

Raffle prizes will be awarded on Monday, Dec. 18 at Johnson Lexus of Raleigh on Capital Boulevard; winners need not be in attendance.  

Feeding Neighbors in Need

With the support of our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston real estate team and Butterball, Turkeys for the Triangle has donated over 28,000 turkeys to anchor holiday meals for more than 120,000 people over the past decade.

This holiday season, Turkeys for the Triangle will donate 4,000 frozen birds to pre-selected nonprofits and active military and veterans organizations to distribute as needed.

The first Turkeys for the Triangle turkey distribution event will take place next week just in time for the birds to thaw for Thanksgiving feasts. The second distribution event will take place ahead of Christmas. 

Want to help us feed our Triangle neighbors in need this holiday season? Let's talk turkey—Turkeys for the Triangle to be exact.

For nearly 15 years, our Turkeys for the Triangle program has donated frozen turkeys to non-profit organizations, veterans and active military members at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We've donated more than 28,000 turkeys to feed more than 120,000 people across the state to date and are working on raising funds to distribute another 4,000 birds this year. 

Buy A Raffle Ticket & You Could Win Big!

Would you like to win a one-year lease on a brand new 2018 Lexus? Or perhaps you want $500 to spend at Bailey's Fine Jewelry? Maybe tickets to see a show at the DPAC are right up your alley? 

Buy a Turkeys for the Triangle raffle ticket and you just might win one of these awesome prizes:

GRAND PRIZE: One-year lease on a 2018 Lexus from Johnson Lexus of Raleigh

PRIZES:

- One-year membership to Massage Envy

- $500 Gift Card to Bailey's Fine Jewelry

- $500 Gift Card to Crabtree Valley Mall

- $500 Gift Card to Target

- $500 Gift Card to Your Favorite Restaurant

- Four (4) Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Tickets

- Four (4) Carolina Hurricanes Tickets

- Four (4) N.C. State University Basketball Tickets

- Yeti Cooler Prize Pack

- 55" Flat Screen TV

- Weber Grill

- Mobile Car Detailing Gift Card

Our Turkeys for the Triangle raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $20 and can be purchased online at www.TurkeysfortheTriangle.com now through Friday, Dec. 15.

Partnering with Butterball

Butterball, LLC has again partnered with our Turkeys for the Triangle program as part of its Thanksgiving outreach efforts to help us nourish even more neighbors in need. The Garner-based company will generously donate 1,500 of its premium turkeys to support our Turkeys for the Triangle program this year.

"We're extremely fortunate to partner with Butterball again this year to feed families throughout the Triangle region and at military bases throughout the state," said Don Walston, founder of Turkeys for the Triangle and founder and chairman of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston. "Their support has enabled us to take this grassroots initiative to another level over the past four years advancing our cause and expanding our outreach."

Don't forget to buy your Turkeys for the Triangle ticket online today at www.TurkeysfortheTriangle.com!

The Turkeys for the Triangle raffle drawing will be held on Monday, Dec. 18 at Johnson Lexus of Raleigh on Capital Boulevard; winners need not be present to win.

On your mark, get set… GOBBLE! It's time again for our annual Turkeys for the Triangle fundraiser to feed our neighbors in need this holiday season.

Working with pre-selected area non-profit and military organizations, Turkeys for the Triangle is committed to donating 4,500 frozen turkeys to feed more than 20,000 people this Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

Started by our Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Founder and Chairman Don Walston nearly 15 years ago, Turkeys for the Triangle has donated more than 28,000 turkeys to anchor holiday meals for more than 120,000 food-insecure people.

"It breaks my heart to know that there are families in our local communities who struggle to put food on the table, especially during the holidays when so many of us are celebrating with special meals," said Walston. "Turkeys for the Triangle is our answer to that sad reality; it is a way our company, our clients, and our kind neighbors can give to the greater good, to feed those in need."

Turkeys for the Triangle Fundraiser

Now through Friday, Dec. 14, our real estate agents and staff will sell Turkeys for the Triangle raffle tickets to gather funds to support our holiday turkey donations in mid-November and mid-December. 

Will you help us help others?

Please purchase a Turkeys for the Triangle raffle ticket today at www.TurkeysfortheTriangle.com! Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20.

Winner, Winner, Turkey Dinner 

Buy a $5 Turkeys for the Triangle raffle ticket, and you'll be entered to win some fantastic prizes including: 

GRAND PRIZE

A one-year lease on a new 2019 Lexus 

proudly donated by Johnson Lexus of Raleigh

Johnson Lexus of Raleigh has been a Turkeys for the Triangle sponsor for many years.

RAFFLE PRIZES

A one-year membership to Massage Envy 

$500 Gift Card to Bailey's Fine Jewelry 

$500 Gift Card to Crabtree Valley Mall

$500 Gift Card to Target 

$500 Gift Card to Your Favorite Restaurant  

Four (4) Carolina Hurricanes Tickets

Four (4) N.C. State Basketball Tickets

Yeti Cooler Prize Pack

55" Flat Screen TV 

Weber Grill

Buy your Turkeys for the Triangle tickets online today at www.TurkeysfortheTriangle.com!

The Turkeys for the Triangle raffle drawing will be held at Johnson Lexus of Raleigh on Capital Boulevard; winners need not be present to win. Date and time are TBD.