April 2019

This Month's Headlines:

Wheels on Academy
Celebrate the Arts, in Spring!
Paint the Town, En Plein Air!
True Tales?
Conservation Corner
Cultural Connection
BUD Bits
Water, Water, Everywhere!
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Wheels on Academy

On May 18 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., watch cars of yesteryear come alive and rule the roads alongside today’s modern hot rods and exotic cars. At our 8th Annual Wheels on Academy Car Show, find that special car that evokes memories of the past or dreams of the future. Academy Street at the Downtown Park will be full of entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family! townofcary.org/wheels

Celebrate the Arts, in Spring!

Join us in Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Cary’s 310-acre park, on Saturday,April 27 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nestled under the shady canopy of Bond Park, our Spring Daze Festival features over 170 North Carolina artists, entertainment on four stages, delicious festival food, and Cary’s annual Earth Day Celebration. Spring Daze features the best of North Carolina’s diverse arts and crafts community!
townofcary.org/springdaze

Paint the Town, En Plein Air!

On May 4, visit artists as they paint our parks, greenways, and town. Then, on June 7, enjoy music and refreshments at the Art Auction and Gala. Bid on your favorite work of art! Go online for more information and to participate as an artist.
PAINT THE TOWN
Saturday, May 4 | 7:15 a.m.–6 p.m. | Free
Downtown Cary, Cary Parks and Greenways
ART AUCTION & GALA
Friday, June 7 | 6–8:30 p.m. | Free
Cary Arts Center
townofcary.org/enpleinair

True Tales?

Applause! Cary Youth Theatre, in its 20th anniversary season, presents The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood —a “legendary legend” by Mary Lynn Dobson on May 17-18, 7:30 p.m. & May 19, 3 p.m. at the Cary Arts Center. Our gallant guy-in-green leads his Merry Men in a bowling battle against Prince John and his scheming Sheriff in this Monty Python-esque retelling. This show was first produced by Applause! in 2011 at Sertoma Amphitheatre—Applause!’s last offsite production before moving into Cary Arts Center.
townofcary.org/applause

Conservation Corner

Holiday Week of May 27
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection for all households will move one day later.

No Bagged Recycling
Remember to keep it loose in the cart by tossing recyclables straight in, never bagged.

Spring Cleaning
Dispose of your household hazardous waste at an HHW center or collection event:
South Wake Solid Waste Management Facility,
6130 Old Smithfield Road, Mon-Sat, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Chatham County HHW Collection Event,
28 County Service Road, Pittsboro, third Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
townofcary.org/recycling

Cultural Connection

Cary Players presents “Four Weddings & An Elvis”
Cary Arts Center
April 26–27 & May 3–4 | 7:30 p.m.
April 28 & May 5 | 3 p.m.
caryplayers.org

Cary Playwrights’ Forum presents “May the Fourth PLAYSLAM Be With You!”
The Cary Theater
Saturday, May 4 | 7:30 p.m.
caryplaywrightsforum.org

Cary Town Band presents “Musical Globe-Trotting”
Cary Arts Center
Friday, May 10 | 7:30 p.m.
carytownband.org

Philharmonic Association presents Triangle Youth String Orchestra
Cary Arts Center
Saturday, May 11 | 11 a.m.
philharmonic-association.org

BUD Bits

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Bands, Bites & Boats
May 3 | 5-8 p.m.
Bond Park Boathouse
Join us at Bond Lake for music by Ed Stephenson Duo, food by Baguettaboutit, and brews from Bond Brothers. After-hours boat rentals available.

Cary Doubles Tournament
May 3-5
Bond Park Community Center
The Cary Pickleball Association and the Town of Cary host Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles.

Herbfest
May 4 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Page-Walker
Stroll the grounds, tour the herb gardens, visit booths, and watch the butterfly release!

Fest in the West
May 4 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
USA Baseball NTC
Enjoy food, beer, music and a KidZone with a petting zoo!

Ritmo Latino Festival
May 11 | noon-6 p.m.
Academy Street, Downtown
Explore Latino/Hispanic culture through the sizzling sounds, hot rhythms, and cuisine of Spain, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Lakeside Movies
May 17 | Dusk
Bond Park Boathouse
Join us for “Wreck-It Ralph” under the stars!

Annual Plant Exchange
May 18 | 9:15 a.m.
Cary Senior Center
Bring your labeled plants from 8:30-9 a.m. Then, at 9:15 a.m., exchange!

Memorial Day Remembrance
May 27 | 2:30 p.m.
Veterans Freedom Park
Join us for a ceremony in remembrance of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Water, Water, Everywhere!

Sprinkler Spruce Up
When starting up your automatic irrigation system, check for leaks and misdirected spray heads. Set your control box to water as needed according to our Alternate Day Watering Ordinance: odd addresses on any Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; even addresses any Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Then, set your rain sensor to “activate.” This applies to all systems using potable water including hose sprinklers.

April Showers

Storm drains connect and direct rainwater to nearby creeks and streams. Help keep our waterways clean and clear by keeping grass clippings and fertilizer on your yard and not in the street where they can easily wash away. Volunteer to spread the word by labeling storm drains in your neighborhood.
townofcary.org/drainlabeling

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!
townofcary.org/budget

Email: budgetinput@townofcary.org
Phone: (919)-469-4307
Twitter: @TownofCary with #TOCbudget
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TownofCaryNC
Public Speaks Out: Speak at a Town Council Meeting or at the May 23 & June 13 Budget Public Hearings.