OUR TOWN Bluegrass, bike rides, and some boo-tiful ways to celebrate Halloween? Must be October in Raleigh!
Bob Karp
by ADDIE LADNER and KARA ADAMS
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
October 4 | See websites for times Each year on October 4, Christians around the world honor the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, known as the patron saint of animals. At many churches, it’s an opportunity for parishioners to bring their beloved pets in for a blessing, from
dogs and cats to fish and lizards. Local places of worship around the Triangle that will hold a special ceremony include Duke University Chapel (401 Chapel Drive, Durham, chapel.duke.edu), Fairmont United Methodist Church (2501
Clark Avenue, fairmontumc.org), St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (11401 Leesville Road, stfrancisraleigh.org), and Saint Michael the Archangel (804 High House Road, Cary; stmichaelcary.org).
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