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Orange County Rape Crisis Center
Holiday Auction
Dec. 4 at 5 p.m.
Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel
1 Europa Dr., Chapel Hill
968-4647
www.ocrcc.org/auction
Live it up at this exciting fundraiser! Silent, live and dessert auctions, as well as holiday shopping, benefit the center's community programs and services. Music is provided by Equinox, a Chapel Hill jazz band.

First Night Raleigh 2012
Dec. 31 from 2 p.m.-midnight
Downtown Raleigh
832-8699
www.firstnightraleigh.com
Ring in the New Year with a celebration of the arts. There's nonstop fun all over downtown Raleigh! The performances and activities, in 30 indoor and outdoor venues, include a parade, 90-foot-tall Ferris wheel, food, music, comedy, dancing, theater, fireworks and the giant acorn drop.