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This Month's Headlines:

• 25th Annual African-American Celebration
• Cary 101
• Winter Safety
• Share & Care
• Cultural Calendar
• Bud Bits
• Conservation Corner
• Register to Play Ball!
• Share with Us!

25th Annual African-American Celebration

Join us for Cary’s 25th African-American Celebration on Saturday, February 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cary Arts Center. This year’s theme is "A Love Story—a Special Tribute to the Ujima Group, Inc." and will feature a diverse range of musical performances including RMJ Movement Band, Lydia Salett, Lester Knibbs, and The Nice Touch Band.
www.townofcary.org/blackhistorymonth

Cary 101

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Your Local Government!

Don’t miss this opportunity to join Cary’s citizen academy, Cary 101, formerly known as School of Government. We are seeking citizens who wish to learn the ins and outs of Cary’s culture and operations through interactive, hands-on experiences. Become an ambassador for all things Cary! Applications for the class of 2020 will be accepted February 1-21. Weekly sessions begin in March and run through April. For more information or to apply online, visit
www.townofcary.org/cary101.

Winter Safety

As you enjoy the comforts of the winter season—a cup of coffee or tea, a pot of soup, the warmth of a fireplace—remember to keep yourself and your loved ones safe by following these simple measures:

• Use the back burners on the stove and keep all handles turned away from the stove’s edge.
• Avoid placing hot drinks near a table or a counter’s edge.
• Check your water heater and make sure it is set at 120 degrees or less. 
• Install a sturdy screen or safety gate around your fireplace. 
  www.townofcary.org/firesafety

Share & Care 2020

Join us on Wednesday, February 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Herbert C. Young Community Center for a time of resource sharing and networking. Come find out what all your community has to offer for persons with disabilities. Parents, caregivers, and persons with disabilities are all encouraged to attend. www.townofcary.org/shareandcare

Cultural Calendar

Cary Players present "Death by Design"
February 1 | 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
February 7 & 8 | 7:30 p.m.
February 9 | 3 p.m.
Cary Arts Center

Concert Singers of Cary present the Third Annual Cary Big Sing featuring Gabriel Faure’s "Requiem"
February 10 | 7:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cary

UJIMA Group, Inc.: A Retrospective
February 11-March 9
Page Walker Arts & History Center
This special display looks back at the programs presented by UJIMA Group, Inc. through the years.

Cary Town Band presents  "Roses are Red"
February 14 | 7:30 p.m.
Cary Arts Center

Marvelous Music Series:
MAINSTAGE presents CATAPULT: The Amazing Magic of Shadow Dance
February 15 | 7:30 p.m.
FAMILY: Triangle Wind Ensemble presents  "Around the World"
February 16 | 4 p.m.
Cary Arts Center

Friends of Page-Walker Concert Series: Carole J. Wright Memorial Concert featuring Brian Reagin
February 23 | 4 p.m.
Page-Walker Arts & History Center

Bud Bits

Triangle Esports Championship (TEC)
February 7-9 | Times vary
Herbert C. Young Community Center
Join us for this three-day event and  compete for cash and prices!

Red Carpet Awards Viewing Party
February 9| 7:30 p.m.
The Cary Theater
Dress in your best, walk our red carpet, and celebrate the finest achievements  in film making.

Parents’ Night Out
February 14 | 6-9 p.m.
Herbert C. Young Community Center
Let members of the Cary Teen Council entertain your kids, ages 6-10, while you enjoy a relaxing evening! Register with program ID 000241. www.mycary.org 

African American History Tour
February 16 | 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Board the trolley with the Friends of Page-Walker as they share Cary’s African American history. For tickets, visit
www.etix.com.  

Bollywood Dance Youth Workshop
February 19 | 10 a.m.
The Hive
Learn dance routines that include moves from Indian folk and classical dance. Register with program ID 002160.
www.mycary.org  

Applause! Cary Youth Theatre presents  The Velveteen Rabbit
February 28-March 1 | Times vary
Cary Arts Center
Enjoy this presentation of The Velveteen Rabbit as adapted by Anita Larsen. www.townofcary.org/applause

Beginner Ballroom Rhythm Dance Class
February 28-April 3 | 7:15 p.m.
Bond Park Community Center
Ages 18 and up, learn the classic rhythm dances like the East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, and Rumba. Register with program ID 001634. www.mycary.org  

Conservation Corner

Recycling Resolutions

First, keep it loose. Always place items straight in your recycling cart, loose, never bagged. This will help with the second resolution: keep plastic bags out. These can’t be recycled in our program and they jam up the sorting machinery, making it difficult for correct items to be recycled. And third: when in doubt, throw it out! Use the Waste Wizard tool to know what’s in and out. Happy recycling!
www.townofcary.org/collects

Protect Your Pipes

Don’t let blustery weather burst your pipes. Be sure you’ve detached all hoses from outdoor faucets to help prevent water from freezing and cracking a pipe. Should a pipe burst, turn the water off using your master shut off valve (typically located near the water heater or in  a closet) or call  (919) 469-4090 to have your water turned off at the meter.

Register to Play Ball!

Registration Opening for Youth Baseball & Softball

The Town of Cary youth sports programs provide a fun learning and growing experience. Registration for youth baseball (age 5-17) and softball (age 8-18) runs from January 27 through February 16. Birth certificates are required for all five-year olds. The cost is $60 for Cary residents and $85 for non-residents. Reminder postcards will be mailed to last year’s participants.
www.townofcary.org/sports

Share With Us!

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

Email: budgetinput@townofcary.org
Phone: (919) 469-4307
Twitter: @TownofCary with #TOCbudget
Facebook: facebook.com/TownofCaryNC
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