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Hey Garner, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Affordable housing for public employees, a 2026 guide to Easter egg hunts, and a food truck rodeo + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

New aid for public employees: Morrisville will launch a three-year affordable housing pilot to ease rent and deposits for town staff, Wake County employees, and Morrisville school workers, with limited funding and income-based eligibility — see eligibility and funding limits.

Festive family outings await: Spring fun is on the way with a 2026 guide to Easter egg hunts across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill, near Garner, with options for ages 12 and under — check out the full lineup.

Know your safest spot: As Severe Weather Preparedness Week focuses on tornado safety, here’s where to shelter in Garner homes and apartments, from interior rooms to stairwells, and what to do if driving — learn where to take cover.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Buy, sell, and trade diecast cars
• Celebrate Raleigh’s first tea festival
• Teams race to solve 1,000-piece puzzle

🫶 We got your back

Solid sub standby: Craving a no-fuss, seriously satisfying sandwich? Jersey Boy Subs piles subs so stuffed you might finish one before you’re home. Next to Staples, it’s the local move for quick grab-and-go. Lunch and lazy-dinner problems… solved.

Low-effort outdoor upgrade: Knightdale Station Park brings the calm with paved trails, a big playground with farm-and-train vibes, and open lawns for frisbee ambitions. The Ashley Wilder Dog Park awaits your spirited coworker on a leash. Quick fresh air, zero fuss.

Nostalgia hit, incoming: Whether your kid, or inner ’80s kid, lives for Star Wars, Transformers, Hot Wheels, comics, or the occasional unicorn plush, Crowemag Toys keeps shelves fresh with finds from vintage to modern, plus local pick-up. A quick pop-in can save a birthday scramble or brighten a rainy afternoon.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🥧 Pi Day Celebration @ East Regional Library (Knightdale) | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:00 PM – Pi Day at East Regional Library is serving plenty of π, fewer calories, and zero worksheets. Mathnasium of Knightdale hosts free games, hands-on challenges, and problem solving for grades 5 and up. Bring a kid, the curiosity, and a backup dad joke.

🛍 North Hills Midtown Winter Market @ North Hills Commons (Raleigh) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – If your weekend routine needs a thaw, swing by the North Hills Midtown Winter Market for legitimately great provisions. They’re slinging 100% Fullblood Wagyu, Berkshire pork, and other local favorites that make weeknight dinners feel fancy, and Sunday breakfast taste like a victory lap.

🍔 NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo @ Triangle Town Center (Raleigh) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Consider this your mall-walking upgrade: 20-plus local food trucks circled up at Triangle Town Center, in the Dillard’s and Barnes & Noble lot, with free admission, covered seating, and a bouncy house to wear out the little ones. Come hungry, linger longer, pretend it’s cardio.

👩 4th Annual Women’s Day Expo @ McKimmon Center (Raleigh) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Raleigh’s biggest women’s expo takes over the McKimmon Center, free to attend and full of women-owned shops, smart panels, and actual networking. Come support local brands, swap cards without the awkward elevator pitch, and leave with inspiration, a few finds, and a new collaborator.

🐐 Goats and Greens Monthly Farmer’s Market @ Haven of Knightdale | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Skip the big-box lettuce and swing by Haven of Knightdale’s monthly Goats and Greens market for local produce, prepared bites, arts and crafts. Yes, goats, with feed at the Haven Shoppe, plus drinks, plant medicine from Haven Herb, and it’s free, family, and pet friendly.

🎤 Soundcheck Sunday @ Oaklyn Springs Brewery (Fuquay-Varina) | Sunday (3/15) at 6:00 PM – The night before the Do You Feel Love stop, Oaklyn Springs Brewery turns into pre-tour group therapy, Fuquay style. DJ Danicus spins Bad Omens, Beartooth, and President, no genre hopping, while you sip a pint, snag tarot or a mystery book, and call it coping.

🌸 Spring Season Welcome @ Clayton Community Park | Tuesday (3/24) at 10:30 AM – Spring’s showing off, and Twigs Forest Class lets kids chase colors with sticks, stones, and actual mud. It’s a free, low-pressure sampler for ages 1.5–8 and their caregivers or grandparents, with a take-home canvas, natural art supplies, and blessedly zero screen time.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Garner report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 14%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 6%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

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