Seniors, join us on the third Thursday of every month at 9:30 am for a delightful breakfast of bagels, engaging book talks, and fun Bingo games. Registration is required and opens a month in advance.

Brewery Bhavana’s Fenton outpost is set to open by April, promising to bring its renowned beer and delectable dim sum to the area. Spanning 2,000 square feet, this new location draws inspiration from greenhouses, though it won’t feature the flower store and bookshop elements found at the original. However, it will offer outdoor dining, providing a unique dining experience.

On a somber note, Southern food writer Nathalie Dupree passed away at the age of 85 in Raleigh on Monday. Dupree’s remarkable career spanned 15 cookbooks, a successful PBS show, and multiple lifetime achievement awards. Notably, Dupree served as an early inspiration for Angus Barn’s late head chef, Walter Royal. (The News & Observer)

Discover the art of yoga and its foundational elements of movement, breathwork, and meditation. Certified Yoga Instructor Ben Clarke will introduce the transformative power of yoga that leads to health and happiness. Registration is required. The class will be held on January 16th at 10 am at the location on 7009 Harps Mill Rd. 

Triangle and Raleigh restaurants are capitalizing on the recent legalization of THC drinks, such as Irregardless, Trophy Brewing, Whiskey Kitchen, and Element Gastropub. Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp-derived ingredients like delta-8 and delta-9 are now legal and offer a buzz-free alternative to alcohol. (INDY Week)

Cary Theater enthusiasts are in for a treat this month, as three new documentaries are set to premiere, all of which are on the 2025 Oscars shortlist. To mark the lead-up to Durham’s Full Frame Documentary Festival, admission to these films will be free. (INDY Week)

In transit news, Wake Forest may soon be blessed with an Amtrak station, thanks to a $13.2 million federal funding allocation. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) plans to introduce Amtrak service to Wake Forest by 2030, which would significantly enhance passenger rail connectivity between Richmond and Raleigh. (The News & Observer)