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This Month's Headlines:

• Bands, Bites, and Boats
• Performances at the Page: Jamrock
• Coffee, Cops, and Conversation
• Stay Connected
• Cary's 34th Annual Patriotic Celebration
• Independence Day Fishing Tournament
• Independence Day Celebration
• Grill Season
• Cary It Green
• Count Me In, Cary!
• 2022 Annual Water Report Now Available
• Citizen Police Academy
• Cultural Calendar
• We're Hiring
• Share With Us!

Bands, Bites, and Boats

July 7, 6-8 p.m. | Bond Park Boathouse
Enjoy an evening at the lake with live music from Currie Wayne Clayton Jr, bites by The Blue Window & Egg Rolls, and brews from Brüeprint Brewing Company. Boat rentals will be open, so you can relax on the lake while listening to live music, visit carync.gov/bandsbitesboats

Performances at the Page: Jamrock

July 28, 7 p.m. | Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Sounds of the islands! The Page-Walker favorite Jamrock returns to fill the air with authentic reggae rhythms. Rock out with "yard style" reggae, including lovers of rock, oldies, dancehall, and roots music.  For more, visit carync.gov/performancesatthepage

Coffee, Cops, and Conversation

July 11, 9-11 a.m. | Dunkin' 2740 NC-55 Hwy
Come join us for casual conversations and your favorite cup of coffee! This is an opportunity to meet your police department officers and discuss any concerns.

Stay Connected

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Cary’s 34th Annual Patriotic Celebration

July 3, 7:30-9 p.m. | Cary Arts Center | Free
In the hottest days of summer, we pause to remember the dedicated men and women who founded the United States of America. We often think of the “Founding Fathers,” men like Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and George Washington. For this program we also celebrate the efforts of our “Founding Mothers.”  Selections include Sousa’s The Gallant Seventh, the famous patriotic chorale, Chester, selections from 1776, and a new work commissioned especially for this concert. 

Independence Day Fishing Tournament

July 4, 8 a.m.-noon | Bond Park Boathouse
Bond Park's Independence Day Fishing Tournament is back! Anglers of all ages welcome. Registration starts at 7 a.m., and the tournament begins 8 a.m.

Independence Day Celebration

July 4, 3:30-9:30 p.m. | Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Cary's 2023 Independence Day observance will include a Fourth of July Celebration with patriotic performances from the Cary Town Band and NC Symphony, followed by a fireworks finale over Symphony Lake. General admission, and parking onsite is free. For more, visit boothamphitheatre.com

Grill Season is Upon Us

Here are some reminders to keep you safe while grilling your favorite summer foods: keep grills far away from anything that can burn including your home, cars, and dry vegetation; stay with the grill when lighted, keep children and pets well away from the area; and wear a heavy apron and an oven  mitt that fits high up over your forearm. GRILL ON.

Cary It Green

Holiday Collection Week of July 4 
Monday’s curbside waste, recycling and yard waste collections will not change. Tuesday – Thursday collections will move one day later (Wednesday – Friday). The Citizen’s Convenience Center is closed on Tuesday, July 4.

Disposal Do's 
Furniture: If it can’t be reused, safely dispose of an old couch or other piece of furniture at our Citizen’s Convenience Center. To request a bulky item pickup, dial 311 inside Town limits or (919) 469-4000 outside Cary, or online at services.carync.gov. Fees may apply.

Cardboard: Flatten and cut to fit in your recycling cart. Remove tape and other packaging such as air pillows and foam. Can't fit it all? To request free excess cardboard collection, dial 311 inside Town limits or (919) 469-4000 outside Cary, or online at services.carync.gov

Yard Waste: As yard work ramps up, the Citizen's Convenience Center is ready to accept your yard waste! Remove and dispose all trash from your yard waste before dumping. Search more items for disposal options using the Waste Wizard at carync.gov/collects

Oil or Latex Paint: Sprucing up the interior or exterior of your home this summer? Take full or partially used cans to either the North or South Wake Household Hazardous Waste Facilities. Never dispose of it in your garbage cart or down the storm drain. 

Bring it to the Drop-Off!
Divert your household food waste from the landfill and return it to the earth as compost. Bring food scraps and other accepted items to the Citizen’s Convenience Center at 313 N. Dixon Ave. All material collected will be turned into compost by a local facility, some will be returned to the earth at Good Hope Farm. This service is open to Cary residents only; commercial interests not accepted. carync.gov/foodwaste

No After-hours Dropoff
If the Citizen’s Convenience Center is closed, consider other waste and recycling drop-off options. Search your item at carync.gov/collects, find alternate drop-off locations near you, or plan to visit the center during operation hours. Never leave materials outside the gates of the Center. This is considered illegal dumping and unsafe for others and the environment.

Count Me In, Cary!

STEWARDSHIP STRATEGIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE SURVEY The summer heat is setting in! Without preparation, extreme heat can cause serious health risks and other negative health impacts, such as increased pollen levels and decreased air quality. The Count Me In, Cary! campaign knows that a sustainable community is a strong community — and we want to hear your thoughts and concerns about our community's resilience! Provide input on your concerns related to extreme weather events and emergency preparedness by taking the community resilience survey on the Count Me In, Cary! Engagement Hub. carync.gov/CountMeInCary

2022 Annual Water Report Now Available

Documenting the results of more than 900,000 water quality tests in 2022, Cary's annual Water Quality Report is now available. To read about how Cary’s drinking water quality continues to meet or exceed all state and federal regulatory requirements, access the report online at waterreport.carync.gov, or request a paper copy by dialing 311 in Cary, or 469-4000 from outside town limits.

Citizen Police Academy

Registration begins July 14
The Citizen Police Academy gives Cary residents a close-up view of their local Police Department. This 11-week class is a shortened version of basic training, covering an extensive list of topics in all aspects of Cary PD operations and organization. Classes begin Sep 6; and meet weekly on Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. at various Cary locations. Spots are extremely limited! For details and to register, visit carync.gov/crimeprevention

Cultural Calendar

Billy Strings
July 13-July 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Koka Booth Amphitheatre
After three amazing sold out performances last summer, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings returns to Booth Amphitheatre!  Tickets and info at boothamphitheatre.com

Mamma Mia!
July 20-July 23 | The Cary Theater 
Join us and get groovy singing along to some of ABBA’s greatest hits! Don’t miss your chance to dance, jive and have the time of your life at this summer film. thecarytheater.com

We're Hiring.

Explore opportunities at carync.gov/jobs

Share With Us!

Citizens and businesses are encouraged to share their budget priorities with Cary at any point in the year, and we’ll share what we hear with Town Council through quarterly reporting. Cary's fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. Let us hear from you! carync.gov/budget

Email: budgetinput@carync.gov
Phone: (919) 469-4307
Twitter: @CaryNCgov with #TOCbudget
Facebook: facebook.com/CaryNCgov
Public Speaks Out: Speak out at a Town Council meeting.
FY 2024 Budget Public Hearings: Currently planned for May 18 and June 8