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February 2017
Six Strings Presents
Catch Gary Hannan and Julianne Ankley and their Stories Behind the Songs on March 10 at 8 p.m. at The Cary Theater. In addition to performing their award-winning tunes, they’ll share the inspiration behind what they write. With six Detroit Music Awards to her name, including Outstanding Country Songwriter in 2016 and Outstanding Country Vocalist in 2015, Ankley’s talent is undeniable. A fixture on the Michigan music scene, Ankley performs both solo and with her band The Rogues. She’s known internationally and toured England and France last spring.Nashville-based Hannan is a multi-platinum songwriter who hails from Zimbabwe; a Grammy nominee, he wrote for singer and television personality Blake Shelton’s 2013 album that won both the Country Music Award and American Country Award that year. A former soldier who fundraises for vets in his spare time, Hannan’s composed top-ranked songs for other wellknowns such as Joe Nichols, John Michael Montgomery, Craig Morgan, Michael Peterson, Jaron and the Long Road To Love, Montgomery Gentry, Hot Apple Pie and Darryl Worley.
If you love great storytelling and award-winning music, get your tickets for this event!
www.thecarytheater.com
(919) 462-2051
BUD Bits
Check out our School’s Out Program Guide online and at local libraries, our staffed facilities and the Cary Chamber of Commerce. Registration is open for residents and nonresidents. “Program Guide” at www.townofcary.org.Stop by The Cary Theater for our 21st Annual Cary African-American Celebration. Based on the theme Celebrating People of Color in Cinema, from March 3–4 we’ll be showing films that explore heritage, contemporary issues and the lives of people of color. www.thecarytheater.com or (919) 462-2051
Tennis anyone? Catch the Mercedes Benz of Cary Junior Championships at our Cary Tennis Park March 3 from 5-9 p.m. and March 4 and 5 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. This is an intermediate event that’s not only fun for junior players to play in but exciting to watch, too! “Cary Tennis Park” or (919) 462-2061
Enjoy short, informal presentations followed by engaging discussions with theater professionals at our Theatre Café March 7 from 7-9 p.m. at The Cary. Grab a drink or snack from BREW on your way in! Event is best suited for adults/young adults. www.thecarytheater.com or (919) 462-2051
Join us for Basant Bahar co-sponsored by Hum Sub March 12 at 4 p.m. at the Cary Arts Center. Celebrate the beginning of spring with music and dance, and add a decidedly Indian flavor to the season of renewal. (919) 469-4069
If you’re 55 or older, register now for our Annual Health Fair to be held at the Cary Senior Center March 16 from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit with health and wellness experts, get health screenings, have a pharmacy consultation and more. Pre-registration required. “Annual Health Fair” or (919) 469-4081
Cheer on players in the USTA Southern Level 1A Championship Boys and Girls 12-14 at our Cary Tennis Park on March 17 from 5-9 p.m., March 18 and 19 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and March 20 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. “Cary Tennis Park” or (919) 462-2061
Slip on your dancing shoes and join us for Line Dancing Gone Green at the Cary Senior Center. If you’re 55 or older, this event on March 17 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. is for you! Pre-registration required. “Cary Senior Center” or (919) 469-4081
Celebrate Smart!
In the days leading up to and on St. Patrick’s Day, our police officers will be staffing Booze It & Lose It checkpoints. If you’ll be out celebrating St. Patty’s day, consider taking GoCary through 10 p.m. or calling a taxi. Anytime you see someone driving erratically, save a life and call 911. As importantly, if you know someone is about to drive drunk, take away the keys. Throughout the year you can always report unsafe drivers to our Traffic Safety Team through the Town’s Road Watch Hotline at (919) 319-4521.“Traffic Safety Team” at www.townofcary.org
Back to School
From now through March 5, apply for our School of Government. To do so you’ll need to be a resident or live in our extra- territorial jurisdiction, and be a high schooler or older. Through the program you’ll get an innovative, hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at Town government and decision-making and the people who provide the services you use every day. You’ll also learn about opportunities for greater involvement in our Town. Plan on attending sessions from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday evenings from March 29 through May 10 plus two Saturday morning sessions on April 8 and 22. For more or to apply, “School of Government” at www.townofcary.orgMind Your Pet
In our town all dogs and cats four months or older must have a pet license. This is important, as our Animal Control officers use the information on the license to locate owners when pets are lost. Complete an application online for one and pick it up at any of our three Community Centers. Also, as pet owners, it’s your responsibility to clean up after your pets on any public or privately-owned property. And when you’re out and about, remember to keep your dog or cat on a leash or lead; not only will this keep it safe, it’s the law!“Animal Control” at www.townofcary.org
(919) 319-4517
Protect Yourself
With tax season around the corner, our Police Department reminds you to take steps to avoid being a victim of tax scams. On occasion we hear reports of citizens receiving phone calls or getting emails from people claiming to be IRS agents; sometimes these callers or mailers request immediate payment or threaten arrest. Remember, IRS agents never demand money over the phone or in an email. If you receive one of these calls, hang up; if it’s an email, delete it. Don’t respond to either, as doing so only confirms to scammers that they’ve reached a valid phone number or address. If you receive similar calls or emails, contact our Police Department.Like Trees?
On March 18 from 1-3 p.m. celebrate the beauty of trees during our Arbor Day festivities! Come out to our Page-Walker Arts & History Center lawn for crafts, educational activities and entertainment. While supplies last we’ll offer a free seedling to each attendee. Visit with our certified arborist who’ll be available to help with tips for proper planting and caring of the seedling and to answer any other questions you might have about trees.“Arbor Day” at www.townofcary.org
(919) 469-4301
Cary It Green
Fix a Leak
Hear it running or see it drip? We’re talking about that leaky toilet or sink. And if your answer’s “yes”, join the national effort to fix leaks and save water during the EPA’s Fix a Leak Week, March 20-26, 2017. You can also get your free toilet dye tablets at our Finance window in Town Hall or use food coloring for those quiet commodes; after all, one in four toilets leaks. “Fix a Leak” at www.townofcary.orgLoose Leaves
If you’ve got loose leaves blowing around your yard, place them in reusable yard waste containers or paper bags and put them at the curb. We’ll pick them up with your weekly yard waste. Or, take them to the Citizen’s Convenience Center for disposal at no charge. We’ll also collect them by appointment at no charge until March 31; call us at (919) 469-4090 to schedule. And don’t forget, leaves can be great additions to compost piles in varying amounts. “Yard Waste” at www.townofcary.org
Safe Water
Each March we join neighboring municipalities and temporarily suspend the use of ammonia in our water treatment process. We do this to comply with the State’s requirement that all water systems that add ammonia temporarily switch to chlorine only. Making that temporary switch helps ensure that our drinking water remains safe and is an important part of maintaining our utility system and our award-winning water.If you use water for kidney dialysis, fish aquariums and other chlorine-sensitive uses, be aware that from March 1-31 the water may contain chlorine, ammonia or a mixture of both. On April 1 we’ll resume adding ammonia to the water treatment process.
“Switchover” at www.townofcary.org
(919) 469-4090
Cultural Connection
Cary Town Band presents March Madness. March 3, 7:30 p.m., Cary Arts Center. (919) 469-4069
Marvelous Music Series presents Pump Boys & Dinettes. March 4, 7:30 p.m., Cary Arts Center. (919) 462-2055
Cary Ballet Conservatory presents the 3D Project. March 11, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Cary Arts Center. (919) 462-2055
Watch for Recalls
Each year the Consumer Product Safety Commission issues approximately 500 recalls; the list includes everything from smoke alarms, appliances and electronic devices to furniture, clothing and children’s toys. If you’ve got recalled products in your home, there are several ways to find out. Sometimes when you purchase a product, you can register it; if the product is recalled, you should automatically receive a notice at the address you provided. Also visit www.cpsc.org and navigate to the “Recalls” tab; there you can view current recalls or search for older ones. For a complete listing of all recalled products, visit www.recalls.gov where you can also sign up for email alerts about recalls.Fly a Kite
Spend March 18 in Bond Park at our Annual Kite Festival from 12:30-3 p.m.! Participate in a free kite flying contest, and you’ll be eligible for certificates and awards in a variety of categories for all ages and experience. From 12:30-1:30 p.m. you can register on-site for the contest and the fun begins at 1 p.m. on the floodplain adjacent to Bond Lake. The Festival’s open to spectators not just kite flyers!“Kite Festival” at www.townofcary.org
(919) 462-3970
Jewish Cultural Festival
Celebrate Passover at our Jewish Cultural Festival March 19 from 3-6 p.m. at the Cary Arts Center. Learn more about Moses, maror and matzah, and hear presentations on Jewish culture, history and practice given by local rabbis. Children will enjoy making unleavened bread in the “Matzah Factory” and singing along with entertainer Joanie Leeds. Enjoy local band Los Nomads and delicious Jewish foods from local vendors. We’ll also be accepting gift cards donations to support the Jewish Family Services’ food assistance program.“Jewish Cultural Festival” at www.townofcary.org
(919) 469-4069
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Actor at heart? If “yes” and you’re between ages 8-18, think about coming out for our Applause! Cary Youth Theatre auditions March 13-14 from 5-9 p.m. for The Neverending Story; the design team interviews for the same production for ages 10-18 are March 15, also from 5-9 p.m. For this production we’re partnering with Paperhand Puppet Intervention; our Design Team will help create giant, multi-person puppets and roles in the cast include puppeteers.You’ll need to pre-register to audition or interview; email rachel. baranski@townofcary.org March 1 or after to schedule your appointment. The auditions and interviews will be at the Cary Arts Center.
“Applause!” at www.townofcary.org
(919) 469-4869