View Newsletter in PDF
View Past Issues

This Month's Headlines:

• Getting Back to Bond Park
• Cary Parkway/High House Road
• On Your Mark, Get Set...
• Bud Bits
• Cary It Green
• Spring Litter Sweep
• Cultural Connection
• Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Getting Back to Bond Park

Get back outside after winter and spend some time with friends and family at Bond Park! Take part in upcoming events, including the return of the Bands, Bites and Boats series!

Boathouse Opening Day

Join us 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 30 for the opening of the Bond Park Boathouse, including the concession stand and boat rentals, for the 2018 season.

“Bond Park Boathouse” at www.townofcary.org

Bands, Bites and Boats

The Bands, Bites and Boats series returns to Bond Park on April 6. Join us from 5-8 p.m. at the Boathouse for live music from the Garrett Newton band, food from the Oak City Fish and Chips food truck, local beer from Brueprint and boat rentals.

“Bands, Bites and Boats” at www.townofcary.org

Dogs with Dad

Join us for a night of hotdogs and fun at Dogs with Dad from 5:30-7 p.m. April 14. Start the night off with a hotdog dinner before enjoying a pedal boat or canoe ride on the lake and ending at the beach for s’mores. Preregistration is required.

“Dogs with Dad” at www.townofcary.org

Movie by the Lake

On April 20 from 4-10 p.m., come out to Bond Park and enjoy a movie by the lake. The boathouse will be open for you to take a boat out while you wait for the sun to set, and the movie will play at dusk. That same evening, join us for a Star Party as part of the NC Science Festival with stargazing from 7:30-9 p.m. 

“Bond Park” at www.townofcary.org

Children’s Day Festival

Join us at Sertoma Amphitheatre for the Children’s Day Festival April 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This kid-focused festival features stage performances by different schools and cultural groups, as well as games, hands-on crafts, face painting, international foods, food trucks and more!

“Children’s Day Festival” at www.townofcary.org 

Cary Parkway/High House Road

Improvements to the intersection of Cary Parkway and High House Road are expected to kick off this spring! Work will add new turn lanes, which should improve the flow of traffic in the area. The project is expected to be complete in early 2019.

“Cary Parkway and High House” at www.townofcary.org

On Your Mark, Get Set...

Celebrate the 40th anniversary Cary Road Race with us on April 14 at 8 a.m., beginning at the Downtown Park. You can participate in a 5K, 5-Miler or Fun Run. In addition, enjoy live music, food trucks, local beer, family-friendly activities and more. Register today!

“Cary Road Race” at www.townofcary.org

Bud Bits

On April 15 from 3-5 p.m. at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, celebrate the power of the written word at the African-American Literary Tea: The Power of One Word. Refreshments are provided, and seating is limited. Tickets are available online through eTix or at The Cary Theater box office.

“African-American Literary Tea” at www.townofcary.org

Cary Tennis Park will host the ACC Men’s and Women’s Championships April 25-29. Come cheer on your favorite ACC team as they battle for the title.

“Cary Tennis Park” at www.townofcary.org

Join your friends at the Cary Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. April 18 for a tasty afternoon at the Spring English Tea! Register by April 12. For ages 55 and older. $10 per person.

“Cary Senior Center” at www.townofcary.org

The Cary Senior Center will host the 2018 Wake County Senior Games SilverArts Competition from 10:30 a.m. to noon on April 20. More than 50 local artists ages 55 and older will be represented and will compete for awards. Registration ended in February.

“Cary Senior Center” at www.townofcary.org

About 450 homes in the Preston area will experience an increase in water pressure on April 10. Those impacted received a letter about the change in mid-January. If you received a letter, please review it carefully. If you did not receive a letter, your property is likely not included in the water pressure increase. To know whether you are in this or future changes, enter your property’s address into our interactive map, which can be found online.

“Pressure Zone” at www.townofcary.org

From April 6-8, celebrate the beauty and meaning of Turkish poetry at the 10th Annual Nazim Hikmet Poetry Festival celebration. Events are held at the Cary Arts Center, The Cary Theater and the Page-Walker Arts & History Center. 

“Nazim Hikmet Poetry Festival” at www.townofcary.org

Cary It Green

Have you tried Aquastar?

Stay informed about your water use by setting email or text alerts to know when you’re close to your monthly average or when water use is unexpected. You can also view monthly, daily or hourly water consumption and even pay your bill online. 

“DigiPay” at www.townofcary.org

Spring cleaning?

The seasonal shift in hours at the Citizen’s Convenience Center starts April 1 and runs through September. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and holidays; and 1-6 p.m. Sundays. That means more time to drop off a variety of residential waste/recycling items, such as furniture, electronics and yard clip-pings (fees may apply). Commercial use and waste from private contractors, including from land-scape and garden companies, is prohibited. 

“Citizen’s Convenience Center” at www.townofcary.org

April Showers

While helpful to lawns, April showers can wash fertilizer and other chemicals into our storm drains, which lead to our streams. Protect our waterways by applying lawn and garden products per directions and sweeping what falls on driveways and sidewalks back onto the lawn. Visit us online for a new video about preventing water pollution.

“Stormwater Education” at www.townofcary.org

Spring Litter Sweep

Join us for the 10th annual Spring Litter Sweep on April 14. Shifts are available from 7:30 a.m. to noon in locations throughout Cary. This is a great volunteer project for families, groups, troops and more! Simply select a spot in your neighborhood or community, or join us at an existing site.  We provide the tools and supplies, including trash and recycling collection services.  Preregistration required!

“Spring Litter Sweep” at www.townofcary.org

Cultural Connection

The Abraham Jam featuring Billy Jonas, David LaMotte and Dawud Wharnsby, April 7, 8 p.m., Cary Arts Center, www.sixstringpresents.com.

Cary Town Band presents Friday the 13th, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Cary Arts Center, www.carytownband.org.

Cary Playwrights’ Forum: 3rd Annual PlaySlam, April 14, 7:30 p.m., The Cary Theater, www.caryplaywrightsforum.org.

Triangle Wind Ensemble presents Spanish Spring/Primavera Español, April 14, 7:30 p.m., Cary Arts Center, www.trianglewind.org.

Marvelous Music Family Series: Atlantic Coast Theatre presents Rockin’ Red Riding Hood, April 21, 10 a.m., Cary Arts Center, “Marvelous Music Family” at www.townofcary.org.

Triangle Youth String Orchestras: Spring Concert, April 21, 4 p.m., Cary Arts Center, philharmonic-association.org.

Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire-related deaths and injuries. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Here are some tips to help keep you safe in the event of a fire:

• A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home.
• Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound.
• Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.
• Test your smoke alarms at least once a month by pressing the test button to be sure the alarms are working.
• When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay there.
• Replace all smoke alarms in your home every 10 years.

“Fire Safety Tips” at www.townofcary.org