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April 2023


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Bands, Bites and Boats

May 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Bond Park Boathouse
Enjoy an evening at the lake with live music from Story Charlemagne, bites by The Blue Window and Baltic Bites, and brews from Southern Peak Brewery. Boat rentals will be open, so you can relax on the lake while listening to live music, visit carync.gov/bandsbitesboats

Herbfest

May 7, 12-4 p.m. | Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Join the Friends of Page-Walker for an afternoon in the garden, vendors, demonstrations, information booths, an activity for kids, a food truck and bake sale. Don’t miss the butterfly release! Visit carync.gov/herbfest

Coffee, Cops, & Conversations

May 9, 5-7 p.m.| Caribou Coffee (109 SW Maynard Rd)
Join us for casual conversations and your favorite coffee! This is an opportunity to meet your police officers and discuss any concerns.

Historic Brick Workshop

May 13, 10:30 a.m. | Page-Walker Arts & History Center
In celebration of National Preservation Month, learn about historic brick with Brett Sturm, Restoration Specialist, State Historic Preservation Office.

19th Annual Ritmo Latino Festival

May 13, noon-6 p.m. | Downtown Cary
This free, family-friendly event showcases local Latino culture featuring live music, vendors, artists, Latin foods, dance lessons, children’s activities, visit diamanteartsculturalcenter.org

Adventure Day

May 20| Bond Park Challenge Course
Leap, jump, swing, and zipline your way through this fun-packed adventure. All equipment is provided, no experience is necessary. Parents must accompany children. Registration, waivers, and payment are due for each participant, visit carync.gov/adventure

Performances at the Page: Sabor Y Cultura

May 26, 6-8:30 p.m. | Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Celebrate the flavor and culture of Latin America with Diamante, Inc. Enjoy the music, dance, food, and culture the event's featured nation out on the lawn, visit carync.gov/performancesatthepage

10th Annual Wheels on Academy

May 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Downtown Cary
Enjoy cars of yesteryear as they come alive again and rule the road along with some of today's modern muscle and exotic cars. Explore all types of vehicles in our Touch-A-Truck area, watch the Take-A- Part Model T demonstration and more! Pre-registration is $10 and closesMay 12.  Day-of registration is $15., visit carync.gov/wheels

Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo

May 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Cary Town Hall
Join Cary Animal Services at the Pet Expo. Free rabies shots and microchips provided while supplies last. The American Kennel Club will be on hand for canine good citizen and trick dog testing. Food trucks, live band, pet rescue groups, veterinarian clinics and pet related vendors will all be there. To learn more, visit carync.gov/dogdaze

7th Annual Fest in the West

May 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | USA Baseball Training Complex
Featuring two stages of entertainment, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and beer garden. Kids Corral includes lots of activities for the young and young at heart, including a Petting Zoo. Come for the music, compete in a contest, and purchase unique items in the Village of Arts and Crafts. Visit festinthewest.com

Cary Celebrates 2023 Year of the Trail

Learn about upcoming Year of the Trail events at carync.gov/greenways

POP-UP STORYWALK: TISHA AND THE BLOOMS
May 5-30 | Walnut Street Park
Visit the park to read Tisha and the Blossoms written by Wendy Meddour and illustrated by Daniel Egnéus. You will find enlarged pages along the trail, providing a reading opportunity for the whole family while enjoying the outdoors. carync.gov/storywalk

GREENWAY BIKE & BUBBLY
May 7, 9 a.m.-noon | Bond Park Spillway
Bring your bike and join us for a 10-mile ride from Bond Park on White Oak Creek Greenway. Learn about Cary greenways and conservation land. Then relax by Bond Lake and enjoy brunch, mimosas, and music. For more, visit carync.gov/greenways

Cary It Green

International Compost Awareness Week
May 7-13 | Cary composts! Turning food scraps into compost helps reduce landfill waste and creates a valuable soil amendment. Using compost to amend the soil helps improve soil quality and plant growth. Dig deeper into composting this spring and:

  • Bring your foods scraps to the food waste recycling drop-off at the Citizen's Convenience Center, 313 N Dixon Ave. Accepted items include raw and cooked meats, veggies, fruits, and more. carync.gov/foodwaste
  • Visit the Compost Education Center in Bond Park and enjoy a self-guided tour.

To learn more about these exciting opportunities, visit carync.gov/compost

Last Chance: Purchase Rain Barrels & Compost Bins
Cary’s annual online Compost Bin and Rain Barrel sale ends on May 8. Don’t miss your chance to order these beneficial backyard gardening tools at below wholesale cost, visit carync.gov/compostbinsale

Carpenter Park Community Garden Open House
May 13, 9-11 a.m. | Come on out to the newly renovated Carpenter Park Community Garden for tours, family-friendly activities, and garden education. Enjoy learning about our native plant rain garden, herb spiral, or tips for growing a greener garden at home at this fun free Open House event. For more info and a complete list of upcoming gardening opportunities, visit carync.gov/gardens

Spring Cleaning & Your Household Hazardous Waste
Keep household hazardous waste (HHW) such as old paint, pesticides, and other toxic, corrosive, or flammable products out of garbage and recycling carts, storm drains, and streams. Wake County citizens can dispose of HHW at the South Wake HHW Collection Center, 6150 Old Smithfield Road; Chatham County citizens can take advantage of county collection events, visit carync.gov/collects

Count Me In, Cary!

CAN WE COUNT YOU IN?
Join us as we chart our path forward to collective action for a sustainable, resilient future. Over the coming months, we are assessing potential impacts and our community’s contribution to climate change and the environment, and we need your input.

Visit carync.gov/CountMeInCary to complete surveys on six key focus areas: Energy, Water Infrastructure, Solid Waste, Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility, and Community. Surveys are open through the end of summer, and feedback collected will be used to create a strategy for action. With a strong foundation of ingenuity, leadership, and collaboration, we will meet the unique challenges our world faces – together.

Cary Boards, Commission, and Committee Volunteer Opportunity

Are you a citizen of Cary and looking for ways you can make a difference in your community? The recruitment period to serve on a Cary Town Council appointed Board, Commission, or Committee is open now! Board members volunteer their time and expertise to assist Council in making informed decisions and policies for our community. Apply by June 30, 2023 to be considered for appointment. bit.ly/caryboards

Cultural Calendar

Cary Players presents "Fiddler on the Roof"
April 28-30 & May 5-7 | Cary Arts Center
caryplayers.org

Star Wars: A New Hope
May 4, 7 p.m. | The Cary Theatre
The Empire Strikes Back
May 5, 7:30 p.m. | The Cary Theatre
Home is Distant Shores
May 6, 1-9 p.m. | The Cary Theater
thecarytheater.com

The Really Terrible Orchestra of the Triangle Spring Concerts
May 10 & 13, 7:30 p.m.
Cary Arts Center | rtoot.org

Cary150 Documentary
May 14, 2 p.m. | The Cary Theater
thecarytheater.com

Philharmonic Association, Triangle Youth String Ensemble
May 14, 3 p.m. | Cary Arts Center
philharmonic-association.org

Cary Town Band: Just For Fun
May 19, 7:30 p.m. | Cary Arts Center
carytownband.org

Marvelous Music Mainstage Series: Rissi Palmer
May 20, 7:30 p.m. | Cary Arts Center
carync.gov/marvelousmusic

Oberlin: A Village Rooted in Freedom
May 25, 7 p.m. | The Cary Theater
thecarytheater.com

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! carync.gov/budget

Email: budgetinput@carync.gov
Phone: (919) 469-4307
Twitter: @CaryNCgov with #TOCbudget
Facebook: facebook.com/CaryNCgov
Public Speaks Out: Speak out at a Town Council meeting.
FY 2024 Budget Public Hearings: Currently planned for May 18 and June 8