It’s that time of year again. I don’t know about you, but I’m pumped!

I love finding gifts for family, picking out a Christmas Tree (only losers use fake trees), putting up lights, going to Holiday parties and listening to Christmas Music (Trans Siberian Orchestra is great for this).

North Hills is getting into the spirit, too.

Their Holiday Open House is  Thursday, November 21 from 6pm-8pm. On Saturday, November 21st, there will be a ton of great festivities at North Hills, starting at 3pm with Ice Skating on the Commons, crafts for the kids with Mrs. Claus, and miniature pony rides.

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Visit the holiday greens market for garlands, wreaths and other festive decorations for the holidays
• 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.- Ice-skating on the Commons Lawn, crafts and miniature pony rides
• 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Enjoy horse and carriage rides, train rides, elves, Frosty, Rudolf and Victorian Carolers
• 4 p.m. to 5:40 p.m.- Caroling around the tree and musical entertainment
• 5:40 p.m. to 6 p.m.- Special guest WRAL-TV anchor Pam Saulsby will introduce Santa Clause for the tree lighting

Photo opportunities with Santa will be held immediately following the tree lighting.

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USO of N.C. will collect items for veterans and their families to enjoy at CAPTRUST Tower during the ceremony. Requested donations include food, furniture, small appliances, storage containers, electronics, cleaning supplies and entertainment items.

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 – Veteran’s Day – Rain or shine
10 – 11 a.m.

Note: Should it rain, the flags will not be flown but the ceremony will continue.

WHERE: Corner of Park and Market Street and Front Street in the North Hills expansion off of Six Forks Road in Raleigh

Coming from I-440 on Six Forks Road, turn right onto Front Street into the new North Hills development. The five, 30-foot flag poles will be on the left outside CAPTRUST Tower.

WHY CARE?

• According to Census 2000 data, more than 13 percent of North Carolina’s population is comprised of veterans.
• Miss North Carolina International Julie Tesh is an avid USO supporter and will participate in the Veteran’s Day ceremony.
• Several employees of Kane Realty Corporation, the developer of North Hills, are former members of the U.S. military and will attend the event.

This month, a significant portion of the $1 billion North Hills expansion begins opening for residents, tenants and guests. The flags will fly outside one of the most recently completed developments, CAPTRUST Tower

The completed North Hills expansion will include:

• 1 million square feet of office space
• 250,000 square feet of retail space
• 1,800 residential units
• 800 hotel rooms
• 3 new parks

For more information on the USO, visit www.uso-nc.org

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You can also enjoy extended shopping hours though December.

Special store promotions and events:

• With the purchase of $100 or more, receive two free tickets to see “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” on Dec. 1 at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts’ Memorial Auditorium
• Enter for a chance to win $500 in “North Hills Christmas Cash”
• Sip complimentary hot chocolate and hot apple cider
• Enjoy strolling carolers and Christmas tunes while you shop

·         Pick up a copy of the November/December Midtown Magazine to receive “Midtown’s Holiday Shopping Card at North Hills.” Midtown Magazine is available at newsstands throughout North Hills. The shopping card is good for discounts at participating North Hills shops and restaurants. Shopping cards are valid through Dec. 31. A partial list of participating tenants and discounts is at http://www.northhillsraleigh.com/news/main/?p=1484.

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This post was submitted by Patrice.

Happy Halloween!

Here are some of the activities going on tomorrow here at North Hills.

Halloween Activities

• Arts and Crafts: 8 a.m. to noon
• Pumpkin Painting: 8 a.m. to noon
• Kiddie Costume Contest: 10 a.m.
• Pet Costume Contest: 10 a.m.
• Bluegrass music from Tims Family Band: 10 a.m. to noon
• Trick-or-Treating throughout participating North Hills stores: Noon to 6 p.m.

I hope you’ll be having a fun and safe time tomorrow night. What are you (or your children) dressing up as this year? Let us know in the comments and feel free to send any pictures to webmaster@northhillsbuzz.com!

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Happy Independence Day!

If you’re in/near North Hills today, be sure to stop by from 11am-2pm for some of the 4th of July festivities, which include:

• Children’s bike parade
• Apple pie bake-off
• Watermelon eating contest
• Bounce house
• Face painting
• Caricaturists
• Music
• Prizes
• Games
• A great selection of produce, flowers and goodies will be for sale
• Barbecue and fixin’s

The cost of attendance is $5. Here’s the full schedule of events:

• 11a.m. – Children’s Bike Parade (Start at Moe’s Southwest Grill)
• 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Games, Face Painting, Music, Bounce House, Caricaturists, and more!
• Noon – Apple Pie Bake-off
• 12:45 p.m. – Watermelon Eating Contest (ages 12-17)
• 1:30 p.m. – Watermelon Eating Contest (ages 18+)

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North Tower will perform on Thursday (July 2) as part of the 2009 Midtown Music Series. The band has been playing great beach, top 40, oldies and party music for 30 years.

This week’s music will feature a special appearance by Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker, who (with Kane Realty) will declare the week of July 1-7 “Independents Week” in honor of Raleigh’s locally owned businesses. Owners of 60 independent businesses in North Hills have been inivited to join Mayor Meeker on stage.  Shop Local Raleigh, a membership group that supports local businesses, is also involved.

Come out and support local business owners and hear some great music on Thursday. Stay tuned for more info about the 4th of July festivities that will be taking place at North Hills on Saturday.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re Irish (or have a 5th cousin/great great great grandfather/really awesome friend that’s Irish) say yeaaah! I’m part Irish, but I think it’s just a fun holiday and good excuse to get together with friends.

I haven’t had time to check up on all the festivities/specials at restaurants at North Hills but I did call Fox & Hound today. Here’s what’s going on there tonight:

• All pints are $2.50
• Green bikini contest starting after 10pm
• Green beer
• Live DJ
• A snowboard giveaway (branded by Guinness I believe)

The girl I talked to also said she heard rumors that a leprechaun will show up. We’ll see about that…

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• carolers
• horse and carriage rides
• rickshaw rides
• trolley rides
• real snow from snow blowers on top of a few buildings

Here are a few pictures I took before the main tree was lit. The sky happened to look really nice in a few of these pictures. Click the thumbnails for larger versions.

I also found a great video on YouTube that shows everything that went on.

If you made it out to the tree lighting, what did you think of the event?

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