Make a Raleigh Acorn Bell (and Some Memories) This First Friday
DIY a tiny symbol of the City of Oaks—and support a seriously awesome cause.
Shannon
April 27, 2025
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Celebrate First Friday the hands-on way! Drop by Designed For Joy on May 2 from 5–7 PM to make your own Raleigh Acorn Bell—a mini symbol of the City of Oaks. Tickets are $15 and include all materials (and yes, you get to keep your masterpiece). You can even shop their beautiful leather goods while you’re there—handmade to help women in crisis find stability and support.
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This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just think making acorns while doing good is peak Raleigh energy. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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