Triangle 411

Veterans: Claims, Appeals, Health Care, Programs—American Legion Post 67—Commander Richard Spryrison 

Holderness takes us behind the scenes of TV’s Amazing Race: when do they eat, do laundry, down maggot-filled cheese, jump off buildings, and deal with cameras in their face 24/7—Non-Profit Spotlight CASA

Which one is healthier, cheaper, has the most alcohol—everything you need/want to know. Non-Profit: Fun Breweries that give back to the community! 

Space trip details-toilets, food, fear, lure, worst-case-scenario, etc. Non-Profit: Jandy Ammons Foundation

Hiking in all its glory, fun, health benefits, socialization, how to, places to explore-everything. Mary talks with Laura Bradford, of the I’d Rather Walk Group.  Non-Profit Spotlight: The Umstead Coalition 

Dr. Katharine Brooks, an award-winning board-certified counselor, coach, and the author of several career books including, "What Color is your Parachute?" and “Picture Your Career,” hands over the keys to taking advantage of the COVID job climate to change jobs, negotiate top employment packages, reduce job seeking fear, and the formula to close the deal and walk out with the job! Non-Pr...

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 environ...

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

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 

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

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

Stu Stern shares fun and interesting stories about the senior citizen acting troupe, the Preston Pointe Players. Non-Profit Spotlight: The Center for Volunteer Caregiving

Why does Autumn/Fall have a mystical hold on us, plants, animals and our psyche? Once called “Harvest” until the 17th Century-what’s it all about? Haley Lesmerises , a former New Hampshire State Park interpretive ranger gives us the interesting and fun run down. Non-Profit Spotlight: Red Cross Donation Centers. 

Lindsey Chester explores this hit. Non-Profit: The Center for Volunteer Caregiving, Cary NC—Cary 150th Anniversary Spotlight

GHOST MOMS --4 friends/moms who explore paranormal hauntings, including one at the CONJURING HOUSE, share scary campfire stories! Non-profit: Fathers Forever

Madeline Safrit shares heartwarming athlete stories and how they got through COVID. Info on SO fundraising events:  Amberly 5K and Airplane Pull---Non-Profit:  Fit & Able Productions 

Diane Warren receives the Spotlight Award from Film Fest 919- Exceptional Films: Be the first to see upcoming “Oscar buzz” movies and critically acclaimed foreign films in Sundance/Cannes style.  Non-Profit: Stray Cat Alliance--Cary 150th Anniversary Spotlight

Carl Hollifield, the director of NC State Dairy Enterprise System and the Howling Cow Dairy Education Center and Creamery in Raleigh talks ice cream, baby! Howling Cow is made on North Carolina State University’s campus at the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Science's Feldmeier Dairy Processing Lab in Schaub Hall.   Take the ice cream personality quiz, or become an ice cream t...

“A Year and a Day: Divorce Without Destruction” author, Jamie Davis of Gailor | Hunt, talks with Mary about healthy divorce advice through COVID and every day.  Be one of the first 10 people to email info@divorceistough.com and mention Triangle 411 to get Davis’ book free! Non-Profit Spotlight: Legal Services Corporation—free legal aid

Heather Overton, the Assistant Director of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, gives a sneak peak behind the scenes of a State Fair, plus new competitions (DECORATED FOOTWEAR) & a TRIVIA Game (900 miles of toilet paper!) This weeks Non-Profit: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.

Therapist Parker Anderson talks with Mary Insprucker and discusses help for getting through loss of any kind—COVID, death, a move, the loss of a job, health issues, divorce, your pet dying or  empty nesting. This weeks Triangle 411 Non-Profit Spotlight: National Alliance on Mental Health—Cary 150th Anniversary Spotlight.

Triangle 411 goes for the funny bone this week as Mary Insprucker sits down with Craig Shoemaker who was named Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic at The American Comedy Awards , has garnered two Emmy Awards, and has appeared on Showtime, Netflix, Comedy Central, and appeared in several movies. He demonstrates how laughter is the best medicine (as proven by research). Non-Profit Spotlight: Laughter Heals...

Mary Insprucker helps find a path to serenity by way of a garden from admired and award-winning garden designer, author, and former Columbia University professor, Jan Johnsen. This week's Non-Profit Spotlight: Foundation of Hope.