February 2020

This Month's Headlines:

New Year, New Way
Change, with the Time
Water Change, Temporary
Cultural Calendar
Bud Bits
Conservation Corner
Pets on Leashes
Share with Us!

New Year, New Way

In Cary, we’ve made a resolution to be more accessible than ever before. Introducing 311Cary—your direct connection to Town Hall! The first of its kind in the Triangle, but common in municipalities across the country, 311Cary serves as a central line for assistance. Now, you can get non-emergency information and submit your requests for services in just one place. Citizen Advocates will assist you in navigating Cary Town Hall to ensure you’re directly connected to the information and services you need, or they may be able to answer your question right on the spot. You can reach 311Cary from any phone within Town limits by simply dialing 3-1-1; if outside of Cary, dial(919) 469-4000. Phones are answered weekdays from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Common requests include, but are not limited to, missed curbside collections, utility bill inquiries and payments, inspections and permits information, rezoning inquiries, and so much more. After hours, you can call 311Cary to report water/sewer emergencies; all other after hours requests are best handled online at www.townofcary.org/311. Bottom line: If you require emergency services, call 911. For everything else, there’s 311Cary. We look forward to your call!

TO CONTACT 311CARY:

Dial 311 anywhere within Town limits, or (919) 469-4000 if outside Cary.
Email your question or request for service to 311@townofcary.org.
Tweet requests to @TownofCary and include #311Cary.
Message your question to us at www.facebook.com/TownofCaryNC.
Visit us at Cary Town Hall, 316 N. Academy Street.

311Cary is available weekdays from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. or online anytime at www.townofcary.org/311.

Change, with the Time

As daylight savings time approaches on March 8, use this date as a reminder to check the safety devices in your home.

Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operational.
Change the batteries and replace all smoke detectors over 10 years old and all carbon monoxide detectors that are out of date.
Check the manufacturers recommendations for the replacement dates on your carbon monoxide detector.
Check the gauge on your fire extinguisher to make sure it is fully charged and in the operating range. Place your fire extinguisher in a readily accessible location.
Make sure you have a home escape plan and take this time to practice it with your loved ones.

If you have any questions, contact the Town of Cary Fire Department at (919) 460-4958 or visit www.townofcary.org/firesafety.

Water Change, Temporary

During the month of March, we join neighboring municipalities 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 March 1 to 31, the water may contain chlorine, ammonia or a mixture of both. Questions? Call 311or visit www.townofcary.org/waterchange.

Cultural Calendar

Marvelous Music Family Series: Jeff Boyer presents “Fun with Energy”
Cary Arts Center
Sunday, March 8 | 4 p.m.

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
www.townofcary.org/galleries
Artist receptions for these exhibitions take place March 27 from 6-8 p.m.

The Focus: The Focus on What Speaks to Me
Bond Park Community Center

Fine Arts League of Cary—Juried Exhibition
Page-Walker Arts & History Center

Marie Wright: Crystalline Glazed Porcelain Pottery
Page-Walker Arts & History Center

Zeynep Guvenc: Magical Colors Dancing on Water
Herbert C. Young Community Center

Magdalena Scholle: The Culture of Tea and Coffee
Cary Arts Center

Tea and Coffee by CAC Clay Studio Artists
Cary Arts Center

Fran DeRespinis: Before Instagram there was Polaroid—The True Instant Photography
Cary Arts Center

ART 55
Cary Senior Center

Bud Bits

Playing With Art (age 2-3 w/caregiver)
Get crafty with your toddler while you create one-of-a-kind art projects!
Middle Creek Community Center
LITTLE RAINBOWS & LEPRECHAUNS
Mar 9-16 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | 002361*
DINOSAURS & DRAGONS
Mar 23-30 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | 002362*

Discover the Artist (age 4-5 w/caregiver)
Budding artists will create themed works of art!
Middle Creek Community Center
MY LITTLE GARDEN
Mar 9-16 | 10:45-11:45 a.m. | 002371*
DESIGN A DRAGON
Mar 23-30 | 10:45-11:45 a.m. | 002372*
*Register using Program ID at www.mycary.org.

Arbor Day Celebration
March 21 | 1-3 p.m.
Downtown Park
Learn ways to stay and be green this spring, engage with experts from environmentally-focused community groups, pick up a free tree, and enjoy live music and delicious locally-sourced food and drinks. Visit www.townofcary.org/arborday to see all the exciting activities planned for the month of March.

Compost Giveaway Workshops
March 26-28 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Good Hope Farm
Enjoy a tour of the Town’s historic working farm while learning about organic gardening that supports pollinators. Take home three bags of organic compost, guidebooks, and Q&A with a gardening expert. Registration required and open to Cary residents only.
March 26 | 9-10 a.m. | 001310*
March 27 | noon-1 p.m. | 001313*
March 28 | 9-10 a.m. | 001590*
March 28 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | 001604*
*Register using Program ID at www.mycary.org.

Triangle’s Got Talent!
March 28 | 6-9 p.m. | $10
The Cary Theater
Support local teens as they act, sing, dance, and perform live on stage! All proceeds will be donated to the United Arts Council. www.townofcary.org/teentalent

Mark Your Calendar!
The Town’s Easter events will be held April 3-4 & 7 at locations throughout Cary. www.townofcary.org/easter

Conservation Corner

Hear it run, see it drip, or notice unusual Aquastar data? You might have a leaky toilet, faucet, or pipe. Join the national effort to fix leaks and stop water waste during the EPA’s Fix a Leak Week, March 16-22 by checking your toilets, the most common source of household water loss. Follow the steps on the free toilet dye tablets available at our Finance window in Town Hall or use food coloring. Find complete instructions and tips online www.townofcary.org/fixaleak.

Pets on Leashes

As you enjoy Cary greenways, please be aware of the greenway rules and regulations. As a reminder, our four-legged friends are welcome on the greenways but must be kept on a max 6’ leash and walked on the right side of the trails for the safety and enjoyment of everyone. www.townofcary.org/greenways.

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
Public Speaks Out: Speak at a Town Council Meeting