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July 2023


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Bands, Bites, and Boats

August 4, 6-8 p.m. | Bond Park Boathouse
Enjoy an evening at the lake with live music from Carson Mac, bites by Buff-O-Lina and Crispy Gyoza, and brews from Southern Peak Brewery. Boat rentals will be open, so you can relax on the lake while listening to live music. For more, visit carync.gov/bandsbitesboats

Atlantic Tire Championships

Mark your calendars for the most exciting tennis events of the year!
The Atlantic Tire Championships Summer Series will be held at Cary Tennis Park August 7-13 and September 10-17. 

The August championship event is part of the ATP Challenger tour. This professional men’s tennis tournament draws players from across the globe right here to Cary Tennis Park. This is fun for the family, friends, co-workers and more! For more information, visit AtlanticTireChampionships.com

Popsicles, Playtime & Pups

August 13, 4-6 p.m. | Jack Smith Park
Enjoy this end-of-summer festival of fun, games, a pup-friendly parade and activities at Jack Smith Park! For more information, visit carync.gov/popsicles

Cary Public Safety Day

SAVE THE DATE
September 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. |Downtown Cary
Come out and visit with public safety organizations throughout the area.  We’ll have a kids’ area and food trucks and the annual Police vs. Fire Fitness Challenge! For more information, visit carync.gov/publicsafetyday

2023 Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival

August 26 & 27, 9  a.m.-5 p.m. | Town Hall Campus, Downtown Cary
Mark your calendars for the 47th annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival! For nearly half a century, guests from all over are welcomed to the heart of downtown Cary, NC for two days filled with art, entertainment, food, and memory making. Wander through a vibrant juried arts & crafts marketplace featuring unique treasures, handcrafted artworks, and delectable treats that will delight your senses! With almost 300 talented artists, this crowd-pleasing festival offers something for everyone. Featuring a beer garden, numerous interactive art activities, a kid’s world area, and professional craftsmen demonstrations, Lazy Daze remains a top-rated contemporary crafts festival in the nation. We’ll see you there! For more information, visit carync.gov/lazydaze

Coffee, Cops, and Conversation

August 16, 9-11 a.m. | Dunkin'3511 Kildaire Farm Rd.
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.

Cary It Green

Let The Rain Drain
With hurricane season upon us, now is a good time to make sure rainwater that falls on your property drains away from your house. During the next summer shower, watch what happens. If water is ponding, unclog gutters and yard inlets (if you have one) to help that rain flow freely to the storm drain system and make its way to the nearby creek.

Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG)
Fire up the grill or deep fryer safely! Properly and easily dispose of any cooking fats, oils and grease (FOG) through Cary's Residential Cooking Oil Curbside Collection and Recycling Program. Simply place cooled, used cooking oil and grease in a plastic screwtop food container. Once at least a half-gallon (approximately one two-liter soda bottle) is collected, properly label the container “used cooking oil” and call 311 to schedule a free curbside pickup. Simply dial 3-1-1 anywhere within Town limits or (919) 469-4000 outside Cary. 
Fun Fact: Used cooking oil is recycled into clean burning biofuel.

Reminder...
Unloading waste from a box truck is prohibited at the Citizen’s Convenience Center. If you haul waste to a Wake County Convenience Center using a box truck, dual-axle trailer, or enclosed trailer, you must first apply for a free Trash Pass online at wakegov.com/recycling

Count Me In, Cary!

STEWARDSHIP STRATEGIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
DID YOU KNOW? Buildings alone account for 61% of all greenhouse gas emissions in Cary, which means they're our community's largest contributor to climate change. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity to transition to renewables, improve energy efficiency, and construct more resilient buildings — all while saving residents money on their energy bills. The Count Me In, Cary! Stewardship Strategies for a Sustainable Future campaign is driving the transition to a cleaner energy future, and we want to hear your thoughts! Provide input on clean, safe, and reliable energy in our community by filling out the energy questionnaire on the Count Me In, Cary! Engagement Hub. carync.gov/CountMeInCary

Cary is currently updating our bike plan, and we value your participation. Visit carync.gov/BikeCary to learn more about upcoming events and opportunities to get involved during the planning process. Your involvement is vital in shaping the future of bicycling in Cary. 

Stay Connected

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GoCary Remains Free!

We are happy to report that GoCary will continue to provide free bus service for another fiscal year, thru June 30, 2024. We invite you to take advantage of our free GoCary transit system to travel around town. Whether it's for fun or business, one of our six bus routes will take you there. Our buses are air-conditioned, have ADA-accessible ramps, and run every half-hour. To plan your trip and obtain your Ride Guide, please visit our website at GoCary.org

Follow Our Progress

More than twenty years in the making, Downtown Cary Park is set to open later this year! Intentionally designed with amenities and programming that everyone can enjoy. From active recreation at Park Street Courts to the respite of the botanical gardens, you can find what you're looking for here. We can’t wait to invite you inside. Be sure to sign up for the monthly DCP newsletter downtowncarypark.com, and to keep up with the latest on the Park, follow IG @DowntownCaryPark, or TW and FB @DTCaryPark

Cultural Calendar

Art Exhibitions Meet the Artist
Friday, July 28 | 6-8 p.m. Cary Arts Center
Chip Freund Blue Glacier Then and Now: A Personal Photographic Story of Climate Change Spanning 40 Years carync.gov/galleryexhibitions 

Performances at the Page: Jamrock
Friday, July 28 | 7 p.m. Page-Walker Arts & History Center
carync.gov/performancesatthepage 

Performances at the Page: Celebration of Bluegrass
Friday, August 4 | 6:30 p.m. Page-Walker Arts & History Center
carync.gov/performancesatthepage

Legacy of Jazz Concert: The Prince of Cool
Saturday, August 6 | 3 p.m. The Cary Theater
A Chet Baker tribute featuring renowned NYC trumpeter Benny Benack III and The Christian Tamburr Trio. thecarytheater.com

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.