May/June 2019

This Month's Headlines:

Safety First
Celebrating 40 Years of Greenways
Juneteenth
Heroes Take Many Forms
Cultural Connection
BUD Bits
Meet Us Downtown!
Game On!
Fall Youth Baseball & Softball Registration
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Safety First

The days are longer now, which means people are out and about walking and biking all around Cary. When driving, stop for pedestrians at crosswalks and, if passing a cyclist, give them at least four feet of space. Bicyclists should always wear a helmet and ride on the street with the flow of traffic. All bikes should be equipped with a front light and a rear red reflector or light for night riding as required by law. Walkers, cyclists, and scooter riders should dress in light or bright colored clothing and keep a cell phone and photo ID with them at all times. Explore Cary, safely!

Don’t “fur”get to clean up Fido’s waste and place it in the trash as a courtesy to your neighbors, and to help prevent it from washing into our waterways during a rainfall.

Grill season is upon us! Here are some reminders to keep you safe while grilling your favorite summer foods. Keep grills far away from anything that can burn including your home, cars, dry vegetation, for example. Stay with the grill when lighted, and keep children and pets well away from the area. Wear a heavy apron and an oven mitt that fits high up over your forearm. Grill on!

Celebrating 40 Years of Greenways

It all began in 1979 with a .15-mile trail between Tarbert Drive and Gatehouse Drive. Today, the Town’s 80-mile network of greenways is the second largest in the state, and an integral part of the over 320-mile greenway network in the Triangle region. Join us to celebrate the system’s 40th anniversary!

Saturday, June 1

9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Activities include bike rides and a walk, as well as food trucks, local craft breweries, live music, boat rentals, and inflatables. Register for the bike rides at townofcary.org/greenways.
Premier Sponsor: UNC Rex Healthcare
10 a.m.-noon | Bond Park Community Center
Local professional photographers and amateurs submitted their best photographs of Cary’s Greenways. Join us for the artist reception where you can view the top 20 entries!

Juneteenth

Reflect and rejoice with us at Cary’s first Juneteenth event on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Downtown Park. Juneteenth is widely observed to commemorate the final emancipation of African-American slaves on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas. Join us for activities for the whole family designed to engage, educate, and connect. townofcary.org/juneteenth

Heroes Take Many Forms

Enjoy the most uniquely interesting short films from filmmakers far and wide, right here in Cary! BEYOND: The Film Festival will offer a stimulating sneak-peek into the minds of filmmakers and screenplay writers as they explore our heroes theme. The festival kicks off on Wednesday night, June 19, with a family-friendly, free outdoor screening at the Downtown Park. Join us for social events and other fun activities all weekend long. Celebrate the art of storytelling through cinema! thecarytheater.com

Cultural Connection

NC Symphony Summerfest 2019: Play with the Pros
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
May 25 | 7:30 p.m.
boothamphitheatre.com

Triangle Wind Ensemble presents “An American Celebration”
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
May 26 | 7 p.m.
trianglewind.org

Six String Presents an Evening with Shawn Mullins
Cary Arts Center
June 28 | 8 p.m.
sixstringpresents.com

Movies by Moonlight @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre
June 14: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (PG)
June 21: Spider Man into the Spider-Verse (PG)
June 28: Incredibles 2 (PG)
boothamphitheatre.com

BUD Bits

Art Auction & Gala
June 7 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Cary Arts Center
Enjoy music and refreshments as you bid on works of art.

Bands, Bites & Boats
June 7 | 5-8 p.m.
Bond Park Boathouse
Enjoy music, food, and brews!

Rockets with Dad
June 7 | 4 & 6 p.m.
Middle Creek Community Ctr
Register to build a rocket, using course # 124661 for 4 p.m. course # 125232 for 6 p.m.

Starlight Concerts
June 14 | Polka Plus Band
June 28 | Beach Music Party
Page-Walker Arts & History Ctr Concerts begin at 7 p.m.

Annual Yard Sale
June 15 | 7:30 a.m.
Cary Senior Center Shop hundreds of items at rock bottom prices!

Sertoma Concert
June 15 | 7 p.m.
Sertoma Amphitheatre
Join us for music by Violet Bell, sponsored in part by PineCone.

Meet Us Downtown!

Pimento Cheese Festival
June 8 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Academy Street, Downtown
Join us for food trucks, live music, and a pimento cheese sculpting contest you don’t want to miss!

Park After Dark
June 12 | 7-9 p.m.
Downtown Park
Enjoy food from Arepa Culture and Locopops, music from Lydia Dudley, and drinks from Chatham Street Wine Market.

Playtime in the Park
June 20 | 10 a.m.-noon
Downtown Park
Kids of all ages will enjoy games, art activities, and open play in the park!

Baristas & Bakers
June 22 | 8-11 a.m.
Downtown Park
Sip, snack, and chat! Enjoy local coffee and baked goods.

Cary LIVE
June 29 | 7-9 p.m.
Downtown Park
Enjoy music from Banditos and food from local vendors.

Game On!

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Southern Closed Boys & Girls 12s Tennis
June 8-15 | Times Vary
Cary Tennis Park
Players from nine states compete for the championship title.

The Cary Open
June 22-23 | Times Vary
Cary Tennis Park
Watch as experienced junior tournament players compete.

NCSCA/SCSCA Clash of the Carolinas Boys & Girls High School All Star Games
June 29 | 10 a.m. & Noon
WakeMed Soccer Park
High school soccer players from NC play against their peers from SC!

Fall Youth Baseball & Softball Registration

June 17-July 7 | Fee: $60(R) $85(N)
Baseball Age 8-16, age as of 4/30/19
Softball: age 8-17, age as of 1/1/19
Age 8-9 Register by Zone
townofcary.org/sports

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 June 13 Budget Public Hearings.