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October 2021


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Need Camps?

Bond Park Track-Out Camps
Do you have children in year-round schools? Cary has out of school options for all Tracks!  Camp hours are from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. A variety of safe and fun activities to be enjoyed throughout the day! Visit townofcary.org/camps.

Cary's Great Pumpkin Carve

October 30, 2-9 p.m. | Old Library Site
Stop by the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin and carve it at one of our stations. Pumpkins will then be lit and put on display. Stay for family-friendly Halloween specials shown outdoors, including "It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown." Pumpkins are for sale; all other activities are free. Visit townofcary.org/halloween.

Old North State Storytelling Festival

November 5-6 | The Cary Theater
The North Carolina Storytelling Guild and the Town of Cary present the Old North State Storytelling Festival, a hybrid event with both virtual and in-person options. New this year is a Children's Showcase for the young and young-at-heart. This year's festival features Milbre Burch, Josh Goforth, Andy Offutt Irwin, Kevin Kling, Willa Brigham, Mike Perry, Alan Hoal, Greg Whitt, Linda Gorham, and Janel Behm. Tickets are available for entire weekend or for individual shows. To learn more, visit townofcary.org/storytelling.

In Honor

Cary's Veterans Day Observance
November 11, 11 a.m. | Veterans Freedom Park
Join us as we honor veterans of all wars and conflicts. Enjoy a special message from the Town Council of Cary as well as patriotic music from the Old North State Brass Band and speakers from local military groups. A limited number of seats will be provided. For your comfort, you are welcome to bring your own lawn chair. 

America Recycles Day Shred Event

November 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 400 James Jackson Ave.
Join us for a free paper shred. Drive through with up to three boxes of papers; a great way to shred and recycle old bills, out-of-date account statements and other documents that include confidential information. Cary residents only, no commercial interests please. Visit townofcary.org/ard.

Harvest Fest Fall Event Series

November 20, 12-4 p.m. | Good Hope Farm
Celebrate Cary's agricultural roots at this free, family-friendly fall event, hosted on Cary's historic organic teaching farm.  Check out locally-crafted items for sale or chat with experts from organizations such as the NC Native Plant Society.

  • Live music
  • Kids' play area
  • Farm-fresh food
  • Beer trucks

Please note: Parking and free shuttles from Good Hope Baptist Church. To learn more, visit townofcary.org/goodhopefarm.

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Cary It Green

Holiday Collection Changes

  • In observance of Veterans Day, garbage, recycling and yard waste collection for Thursday, November 11, will move one day later to Friday, November 12. 
  • In observance of Thanksgiving, collections for Thursday, November 25, will move one day later to Friday, November 26. 
  • The Citizen’s Convenience Center is closed November 25. 

Know your schedule and stay up to date on holiday changes using Cary Collects; search your address at townofcary.org/collects or download the free mobile app.

Creepy Contaminants 
Candy wrappers and plastic cups and plates are all creepy contaminants in our recycling. Please keep these out of your recycling cart and only include accepted items. Search items for proper disposal using the Waste Wizard feature of Cary Collects at townofcary.org/collects.

Loose Leaves
Starting November 1, we’ll collect loose leaves from your street twice before Christmas at no charge. To ensure collection: 

  • Place leaves along the curb by 7 a.m. on the first day of your collection period. 
  • Keep piles out of the street, away from mailboxes and fire hydrants, and off storm drains and water meters. 
  • Keep rocks, branches, and litter out of piles.

Got more leaves? If collection has passed, leaves placed inside reusable containers with handles (maximum 32 gallon container, 25 pounds each) or paper bags (25 pounds max) can be included in your regular weekly yard waste for pickup.

Loose Leaf Schedule @ Cary Collects
Knowing when we’ll be collecting at your curb is just a click away at townofcary.org/collects. And, print or add your collection schedule to your personal iCal, Google, or Outlook calendar. You can also set collection day notifications, even during holiday changes. Download the free app for your mobile device today!

Keep Your Water Meter Accessible

Water meters contain the radio and transmitter that report your usage. Please keep mulch, shrubs, grass, vehicles, and other objects off the meter lids to ensure data flows consistently and reflects accurate usage. A clear area also helps staff access the meter for routine maintenance and to address water emergencies.

Cultural Calendar

Marvelous Music Mainstage Series: Emile Pandolfi presents "Music of the Night" with special guest vocalist, Dana Russell 
Nov 12, 7:30 p.m. | Cary Arts Center 
townofcary.org/marvelousmusic 

10th Annual Downtown Urban Open Disc Golf Tournament
Nov 27-28 | Cary Town Hall Campus
townofcary.org/DUO

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 budget runs from July 1 through June 30. Let us hear from you! townofcary.org/budget

Email: budgetinput@townofcary.org
Phone: (919) 469-4307
Twitter: @TownofCary with #TOCbudget
Facebook: facebook.com/TownofCaryNC
Public Speaks Out: Speak out at a Town Council meeting.