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This Month's Headlines:

• Summer 2022 Camp Registration
• March into Earth Day
• Arbor Day
• GLOW 2022
• A Change with the Time
• Cary It Green
• Annual Water Disinfection Process
• Go Paperless with Online Utility Payments
• Cultural Calendar
• Share With Us!

Summer 2022 Camp Registration

Opens February 28
The Town of Cary will open resident registration for its Summer Day Camps on February 28 at 9 a.m. A variety of full day and half day camp options will run from June 13-August 26 at various facilities across Cary. Visit mycary.org to see all the camp options available this summer.

For families in need of support to pay for camp, the Play It Forward scholarship fund allows residents to apply for reduced and/or no-fee Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources programs. Interested families can apply at townofcary.org/playitforward

March into Earth Day

Join us as we March into Earth Day! Dig in and help us grow greener with environmental events,
volunteer opportunities, and tips and tools to use at home. Visit townofcary.org/green

Arbor Day

March 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bond Park
Celebrate trees and forests with us at this free, family-friendly event! Join us for tree ID walks, planting demos, and Q&A with arborists. Enjoy activity and education booths from environmental groups, live music, children’s activities, and locally-sourced food and drink. Search townofcary.org/arborday

GLOW 2022

January - M arch | Academy Street
GLOW is back with a brand new series of light installations in downtown Cary to brighten up the evening sky this winter season. Be on the lookout as art pieces of light and innovative technology pop up in various locations along Academy Street! For more information, visit: townofcary.org/GLOW

A Change with the Time

As daylight savings time approaches on March 13, 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• Change batteries and replace all smoke detectors over 10 years old and all carbon monoxide detectors that are out of date.
• Check the manufacturer's 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.

Cary It Green

Compost Workshops
Learn how to recycle your food waste into organic compost at one of our compost workshops this spring!

A virtual class on March 3 provides Q&A about food scraps, our pilot drop-off program, and how to get started. Registered Cary residents can opt in for a free kitchen caddy while supplies last.

Our in-person Compost Giveaway classes run March 22-26 and provide instruction for creating compost in your own backyard and three bags of compost to get started with your garden this spring.

Visit townofcary.org/compost for a full course listing and registration details.

Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale
April 1 - May 6 | Online
Grow your greenest garden ever with home composting and rainwater collection through our annual Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale! Order your products online directly from the manufacturer at below-wholesale cost during this unique sale event. All orders will be shipped to the Town in mid-May and distributed by Town staff. To learn more visit townofcary.org/compost

Spring Litter Sweep
April 2 | Sites Town-wide
Volunteers needed to help us spring-clean our community! Register for an existing site or gather a group and select a site on your own; either way, we provide you with the tools and supplies for a safe and fun service event. Search “Litter” at myCary.org to register and learn more.

Spring Tree Giveaway
What do Franklinia, Magnolia, Burr Oak, and Serviceberry all have in common? They are four of the eight native trees that are being given away for free through the My Tree, Our Tree program. Register beginning February 8 at 9 a.m. to reserve one of these trees to enhance your yard and add to our community’s tree canopy. Then join us at Cary’s Arbor Day celebration at Bond Park on Saturday, March 12, and pick up your reserved tree in the My Tree, Our Tree area. Registration and more at townofcary.org/mytreeourtree

Annual Water Disinfection Process

Each year, Cary joins neighboring communities to temporarily suspend the use of ammonia in our water treatment process. This follows the state’s recommendation that all water systems that use chloramines (a compound of chlorine and ammonia) for disinfection temporarily switch to chlorine only. During this process, we also release water from fire hydrants to help ensure chlorine flows through the entire system. These short-term changes are an important part of maintaining our water
system and help 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 or a mixture of both chlorine and ammonia. While the water may have a more distinct chlorine odor during this time, it remains safe to drink. Have a question? Call 311 or visit townofcary.org/waterchange

Go Paperless with online Utility Payments

Worried about getting and paying your bill on time with the new postal service changes? No problem! Visit townofcary.org/payonline to learn how to set up your online utility payment through DigiPay.

Each month, you'll receive an email notification about your amount due and a link to our online system where you can see your bill, view your usage history, or pay online.

You can choose a one-time payment option or set up recurring payments with a debit/credit card or e-check. While you’re on the website, take a minute to set a custom usage alert to help you monitor your usage and watch for leaks.

If you have any questions about your utility account, give us a call by dialing 311 inside Cary or (919) 469-4000 outside of Cary.

Cultural Calendar

Marvelous Music Mainstage Series: Time for Three
Mar 20, 6 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.