Helping Out
Published: Sat, Aug. 16, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Sat, Aug. 16, 2008 04:18AM
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LIGHTHOUSE MAY GET FREE WINDOWS
The Bodie Island Lighthouse, south of Nags Head off N.C. 12, is one of 12 lighthouses nationwide selected to participate in a national contest to win free windows and doors from the Jeld-Wen company.
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The contest is part of a lighthouse restoration initiative by the Portland, Ore., company. Three lighthouses received new windows and doors in previous contests.
The Bodie Island Lighthouse is a working lighthouse. It was built in 1872 and is 156 feet tall. Its signal can be seen for 19 miles.
The lighthouse is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and is owned by the National Park Service. The deadline for voting is Sept. 7. To vote in the contest, visit www.jeld-wen.com/lighthouse.
CARY CONCERT IS HIV/AIDS FUNDRAISER
A benefit concert, Carolina HopeFest, on Aug. 30 at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, will help raise money for Beacon of Hope in Nairobi, Kenya. The group helps women and children infected by HIV/AIDS.
The concert, presented by Lenovo, will feature singers Colbie Caillat, Derek Webb and Edwin McCain. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. and music will last until 10 p.m. Tickets are $35, $25 and $15. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster or at the Booth Amphitheatre box office.
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