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This Month's Headlines:

• Let's Play Ball!
• My Tree, Our Tree Spring Giveaway
• Bowties & Beauties Sweetheart Dance
• African-American Celebration
• Winter Safety
• Annual Reclaimed Water Holiday
• Cary It Green
• Stay Connected
• Annual Water Disinfection Change
• Share & Care '22
• March Into Earth Day
• Cultural Calendar
• Share With Us!

Let's Play Ball

Jan 24-Feb 13 | $60 (R), $85 (NR)
Hurry! Registration is open now for the Town's Spring Baseball (age 5-17) and Softball (age 8-18) youth leagues. The season runs from mid-late March through mid-June. Games begin in late April. Learn more and register at townofcary.org/springbaseballsoftball

My Tree, Our Tree Spring Giveaway

March into Earth Day by planting a native tree. Register to receive a free tree through the My Tree, Our Tree program beginning February 8 at townofcary.org/mytreeourtree

Bowties & Beauties Sweetheart Dance

Feb 12, 6-8:30 p.m. | age 4-12
Herb Young Community Center | $25 per person
Little sweethearts and their fathers or special guests are invited to join us in a magical evening of music, dancing and fun. Enjoy individually-wrapped light refreshments and a small commemorative gift. Learn more and register at townofcary.org/dance

African-American Celebration

Feb 19, 2-4 p.m. | Free | Cary Arts Center
Join us in celebrating the contributions of African Americans to our community, state, nation and the world. This cultural celebration commemorates the milestones achieved, the work of today, and the promise of the future. The event features performances from artists across our state. Produced in partnership with the Ujima Group, Inc. For more information, visit townofcary.org/blackhistorymonth

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.

Learn more at townofcary.org/safety

Annual Reclaimed Water Holiday

The Town will temporarily shut down all of its reclaimed water systems February 14-24 to perform maintenance as part of our annual Reclaimed Water Holiday. This vital process allows the Town to inspect, clean, and repair components and support a reclaimed water system that has been going-and growing-strong for over 20 years! Affected customers can expect to receive reminders by mail in the weeks leading up to the holiday. Learn more at townofcary.org/reclaimedwater

Cary It Green

Waste and Recycling Resolutions

• Keep it loose! Always place loose (never bagged) recyclables straight into your recycling cart.
• Consider composting! Food scraps can be recycled into nutrient-rich compost using a backyard compost bin or taking it to a local food waste drop-off service.
• Learn more about our annual bin sale, workshops, and our new pilot service opening this year at townofcary.org/compost

Leaves Still Loose in the Yard?
Request a free collection between February 7 and March 31. Submit requests at townofcary.org/311 or call 311 Leaves must be at the curb at time of request.

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 meter turned off at the street.

Stay Connected!

Are you receiving communications from the Town of Cary? Are you getting information about topics that matter to you? Signing up to receive text or email messages from us is quick and easy. Visit townofcary.org/email and fill in the required fields. We've got you covered!

Annual Water Disinfection Change

Each year, we join neighboring communities to temporarily suspend the use of ammonia in our water treatment process. We do this to comply with the state’s recommendation that all water systems that add ammonia make a temporary switch to chlorine only. This short-term change is an important part of maintaining our water system, and helps ensure our award-winning water remains safe.

If you use water for kidney dialysis, fish aquariums, and other chlorine-sensitive uses, be aware that from February 25 to April 13, the water may contain chlorine, ammonia or a mixture of both. Questions? Call 311 or visit townofcary.org/waterchange

Share & Care '22

Although there is no in-person Share & Care event this year, be sure to visit townofcary.org/shareandcare to view a list of community resources available for persons with disabilities and those caring for them. We hope to see you soon. In the meantime, stay safe and healthy!

March into Earth Day

We are gearing up to help you go green this spring with great events, classes, and tools for your own home or garden! Native tree giveaways, compost bin sales, and other great workshops are just a few examples of our spring environmental program lineup. Learn more about how you can join us for the March into Earth Day at townofcary.org/green

Cultural Calendar

Marvelous Music Mainstage Series:
"Blue Jupiter"
Feb 11, 7:30 p.m. | Cary Arts Center
townofcary.org/marvelousmusic

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! 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.