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September 2023


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Bands, Bites, and Boats

Oct 6, 5-7 p.m. | Bond Park Boathouse
Enjoy an evening at the lake with live music from Tigerlily, bites by Crispy Gyoza and Empanadas RD, and brews from Southern Peak. Boat rentals will be open, so you can relax on the lake while listening to live music. For more, visit carync.gov/bandsbitesboats

Marvelous Music

Sones de México Ensemble
Oct 13, 7:30 p.m. |Cary Arts Center
Since its founding in 1994, Sones de México Ensemble has grown to be one of the country’s premier Mexican folk music ensembles with a diverse repertoire rich in colors, textures, and rhythms demonstrating that there is more to Mexican music than mariachi through the regional styles of huapango, gustos, chilenas, son jarocho, and more. Sones de México has toured coast-to-coast, performing at The Getty in Los Angeles, Carnegie Hall in New York City, The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and Orchestra Hall in Chicago celebrating the riches of Mexican music, dance, and culture.

Children's Theatre of Charlotte Presents "Schoolhouse Rock-Live!"
Oct 14, 11 a.m. |Cary Arts Center
The alarm clock rings and Tom awakens, nervous to start his first day of teaching. He turns on the TV to relax and is surprised when the voices he hears in his head come to life as characters in the television set! Tom is hesitant at first to accept them, but eventually they help him see how great a teacher he has been all along. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte creates exceptional theatre experiences, inspiring generations to explore the wonder of their world.

For the complete list of concerts, visit carync.gov/marvelousmusic

Harvest Fest

Oct 21, noon-4 p.m. | Good Hope Farm
Come on out for this free family-friendly event! Enjoy farm tours, live music, kids' activities, and lots of chances to shop crafts and food products from sustainable sources, including delicious brews and bites. Chat with environmental experts and learn about compost, native plants, and songbirds. Visit carync.gov/goodhopefarm

Last Chance: Farm to Fork Tickets

Don’t miss your chance to dine and dance under the stars at Cary’s beautiful historic farm! This unique date night dining experience includes a private concert with Into the Fog, a farm tour, and a signature gift in addition to a gourmet locally-sourced meal. To purchase tickets, visit carync.gov/farmtofork

The 8th Annual Zombiepalooza

Oct 20, 8 p.m. | The Cary Theater
Enjoy an evening of zombie short films made by the community. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes prior to the film screenings. For more, visit thecarytheater.com/zombiepalooza

Pumpkin Flotilla

Oct 27, 4-7 p.m. | Bond Park Boathouse
Join us for the an evening of music, food, and boat rides while the sun goes down. After dusk, carved pumpkins will be floated around Bond Lake to light up the night. Want to see your pumpkin on the water? Drop off your carved pumpkins at the boathouse on Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m. For more, visit carync.gov/halloween

Herbert's Haunted House

Oct 27-28, 7-10 p.m. |$5 per person | Herbert C. Young Community Center
The spirits have grown restless and are ready to make you scream in terror! Step inside Cary Teen Council’s house of horrors featuring more scares, thrills, and screams than ever. This is walk-up only, and all ages welcome, however beware: this is a house of scares and parental discretion is strongly advised. For more, (919) 460-4965.

Follow Downtown Cary Park's Progress!

More than 20 years in the making, Downtown Cary Park is set to open later this year! Downtown Cary Park has been 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 are looking for here. To keep up with the latest on the Park, follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and be sure to sign up for the monthly DCP newsletter for exclusive content. Visit downtowncarypark.com

Cary It Green

Solar Opportunities in Cary
Last chance for discounted solar energy installation! From now until Sept. 30, home and business owners can sign up for a free no-strings-attached solar evaluation and enjoy discounted costs for installation through the Solarize the Triangle Program. Supported by 12 regional governments, the Solarize campaign ensures local property owners can save on the ordinary cost of a system based on a tiered “bulk purchasing” concept plus the availability of a federal tax credit. Additionally, for those that are simply solar curious, registration is now open for our free online Introduction to Residential Solar Q&A class this Dec. For complete information about these solar programs, and to learn more about Cary’s commitment to renewable energy, visit carync.gov/solar

My Tree, Our Tree Giveaway
Enhance your landscape and add to our community’s canopy by planting a tree in your yard. This fall we are giving away 1,000 trees to Cary residents via lottery! The lottery will open at noon on Sept. 26 and close at noon on Oct. 1. With their native tree, those randomly selected will also receive a gift certificate for a free bag of mulch and topsoil. Pick-up will take place on Oct. 14. To learn more, visit carync.gov/MyTreeOurTree

2023 Environmental Symposium
Throughout Sept., learn about wide-ranging topics from climate change and ecology to tree planting at weekly Environmental Symposium events held at the Cary Arts Center and The Cary Theater. Organized by Trees for the Triangle, the series culminates on Sept. 29 with a special screening of “The Smell of Money” at The Cary. For a full list of events, visit carync.gov/calendar

Fall Litter Sweep Volunteers Needed to Keep Cary Clean and Green
Register for the Fall Litter Sweep on Oct. 7, and help us keep our community healthy and beautiful. We provide all of the tools and supplies to get the job done. Great for volunteers of all ages and groups of all sizes. Select one of our sites or suggest one of your own. Register at mycary.org program ID: 029667

Stormwater System Assessment Underway
This fall, Cary will conduct a condition assessment and cleaning program of a portion of its stormwater infrastructure. The project utilizes innovative Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) to inspect and record stormwater pipes and box observations on public property in the areas of Chatham Street to Old Apex, Maynard, and Kildaire Farm Road. Cleaning will be performed as necessary to allow the inspection camera to pass through the pipe and provide an unobstructed view of the pipe. If you live in the project area, you may see contractor trucks parked for a short term on the side of the road, and personnel accessing Cary Stormwater Infrastructure. To learn more, visit carync.gov/stormwater

NW Maynard Road Sidewalk And Water Line

In Oct., contractors will begin installing approximately 2/3 mile of 24-inch water line to increase and reinforce water transmission capacity to Cary’s central pressure zone. This new main will parallel the existing 12-inch line between High House Road and Old Apex Road. The proposed sidewalk will close a 1,700 ft. gap of sidewalk on the east side of NW Maynard Road and provide continuous sidewalk access from High House Road to Old Apex Road. Construction will involve lane closures on High House and NW Maynard Road and is anticipated to take 12 months to complete. It is expected that lane closures, restricted traffic movements at intersections, temporary speed limit reductions, and night and/or weekend work will be needed to safely complete the project. carync.gov/waterprojects

Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians can stay up to date with traffic delays by downloading the Glance TravelSafely App. travelsafelyapp.com

2023 Election Photo ID

Did you know? NC Voters will be required to show a photo ID when voting in the 2023 Cary Municipal Election. For information on accepted forms of photo ID, visit ncsbe.gov/voting/voter-id

Election Day for the 2023 Cary Municipal Election is October 10, with early voting occurring September 21-October 7. For more information on the various ways to vote, visit carync.gov/elections

Cultural Calendar

Banned Books Week Film Series
Oct 1-7 | The Cary Theater
The Cary Theater in partnership with the Cary Regional Library, will present a fascinating series of films sure to provoke thought. thecarytheater.com

Hum Sub Diwali
Oct 14, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Free | Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Enjoy vibrant performances, unique exhibits, colorful decorations, a handicraft bazaar, and delicious foods, all capped off by a fireworks show over Symphony Lake. carync.gov/Diwali

Ghostly Legends at the Old Hotel
Oct 28, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. | $20 | Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Hear ghostly legends and haunted tales with a bit of mystery, told through a medium’s special connection with the world beyond. carync.gov/halloween

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.