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• Summer Fun Family Events
• Memorial Day Remembrance
• Fall Youth Baseball and Softball Registration
• Senior Center Yard Sale
• CaryIt Green
• Avoid Water Woes
• Cary Boards, Commission, and Committee Volunteer Opportunity
• Cary CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
• Cultural Calendar
• Share With Us!

Summer Fun Family Events

Pimento Cheese Festival
June 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Downtown Cary | Free
Academy Street will be lined with food trucks offering dishes that feature a Southern delicacy: pimento cheese! Enjoy live music, grab a drink from local breweries, and taste pimento cheese samples from local restaurants and artisan pimento cheese makers. You can even test your skills in the pimento cheese sculpting contest. townofcary.org/cheese

Park After Dark
June 15, 7 p.m. | Old Library Site | Free
Enjoy a fun night out in Downtown Cary with your significant other, a group of friends, or just fly solo. Niito will bring their eclectic sound to downtown Cary. Enjoy tasty treats from Curry In A Hurry and Andia’s Ice Cream or grab a drink from Chatham Street Wine Market. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Outside alcohol is not permitted. townofcary.org/parkafterdark

Juneteenth-Celebrate Freedom
Celebrated annually, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved Black people in the state were free. To learn more, visit townofcary.org/juneteenth

June 17-19 In observance of Juneteenth, the columns of the Cary Art Center will be lit in red, yellow, and green to honor the heritage and meaning of the day.

June 19 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Old Library Site | Free
Today, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes
education and achievement. Join us for a day marked with celebrations,
reflection and special gatherings.

June 19 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Cary Arts Center | $10
The Fire of Freedom performance by Mike Wiley, tells the story of Abraham
H. Galloway, a fiery young slave rebel, radical abolitionist, and Union spy who
rose out of bondage to become one of the most significant and stirring black
leaders in the South during the Civil War.

Yoga Day
June 21, 7-8 a.m. | Bond Park Lakeside | Free
June 21, 7-8 p.m. | Page-Walker Garden | Free
Celebrate International Day of Yoga! Join us for guided sunrise and sunset yoga. All ages and ability levels welcome. Bring your own yoga mat.

Play in the Park
June 23, 10 a.m.-noon | Old Library Site
Kids can explore downtown Cary while enjoying fun activities! Join us for giant checkers, giant Jenga, bubbles, and special art activities from the Goddard School. Be sure to stop by the Cary Community Library for great story times at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. townofcary.org/playtime

Memorial Day Remembrance

May 30, 2:30 p.m. | Veterans Freedom Park | Free
Join us for a Memorial Day remembrance with a patriotic ceremony honoring fallen veterans of all wars and conflicts. Limited seating is available. For your own comfort, you are welcome to bring a chair.

Fall Youth Baseball and Softball Registration

June 21-Jul 10| Fee: $60 (R), $85 (N)
Baseball: age 9-17, age as of 4/30/22
Softball: age 9-18, age as of 1/1/22
Age 9-12 registration by zone! For more visit, townofcary.org/fallbaseballsoftball beginning May 16.

Senior Center Yard Sale

Yard Sale: Donation Drop Off
June 8 & 9, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Cary Senior Center
Bring in your gently-used, clean donations accepted at the Senior Center (No cathode ray tube, i.e. box-TVs, baby cribs, or car seats will be accepted). townofcary.org/yardsale

Yard Sale
June 11, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Cary Senior Center
Take home hidden treasures. You will find kitchenware, antiques, collectibles, electronics, clothing, outdoor items, furniture, and more. Admission is free and all proceeds support our senior clubs and the center. To learn more, visit townofcary.org/yardsale

CaryIt Green

Holiday Collection Changes
Memorial Day-Holiday Week of May 30
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection for all households will move one day later the week of May 30. The Citizen’s Convenience Center will be closed on May 30.

Juneteenth-Holiday Week of June 20
In observance of the holiday, Town facilities will be closed. Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection for all households will move one day later the week of June 20. The Citizen’s Convenience Center will be closed on June 20.

View or print your collection schedule using Cary Collects at townofcary.org/collects

Disposal Do's

• Furniture: If it can’t be reused, safely dispose of an old couch or other piece of furniture at our Citizen’s Convenience Center. To request a bulky item pickup, dial 311 inside Town limits or (919) 469-4000 outside Cary, or online at services.townofcary.org. Fees may apply.
• Cardboard: Flatten and cut to fit in your recycling cart. Remove tape and other packaging such as air pillows and foam. Can't fit it all? To request free excess cardboard collection, dial 311 inside Town limits or (919) 469-4000 outside Cary, or online at services.townofcary.org
• Yard Waste: As yard work ramps up, the Citizen's Convenience Center is ready to accept your yard waste! Remove and dispose all trash from your yard waste before dumping. Search more items for disposal options using the Waste Wizard feature in Cary Collects at townofcary.org/collects

Help Shape the Future of Cary's Urban Forest
Share your thoughts and ideas on a wide variety of tree topics at the Community Voice Tree Summit on Saturday June 11, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Herb Young Community Center. Snacks and door prizes provided as we talk trees together. On-site childcare available and provided by Cary Teen Council. Learn more at townofcary.org/trees

Summer Tree Talk: Watering and Pest Management
Get tips from Cary’s Urban Forestry Manager on how to maintain the health of young trees by correctly watering them and effectively managing pests. Register by searching “Tree Talk” at myCary.org for the June 15, noon-12:30 p.m. free virtual class.

Join Us In The Garden
Learn about organic gardening, native wildflowers, backyard composting, and more at one of our garden programs this summer! These family-friendly events include opportunities to volunteer, purchase produce, or just enjoy the beauty of a garden in full bloom. For a complete schedule and registration information visit townofcary.org/gardens

Avoid Water Woes

Prevent unexpected water issues as the mowing and vacation seasons begin.

• Mow around and not over meters to keep them intact.
• When out of town, keep an eye on your Aquastar portal to check for unforeseen plumbing problems. Or, call 311 to arrange for staff to turn off your water meter when you leave for an extended period of time, and schedule a time for us to turn it back on upon your return.

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, 2022 to be considered for appointment. bit.ly/caryboards.

Cary CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

Interested in learning more about disaster preparedness and being engaged in volunteer opportunities in your community? The Cary CERT team is actively seeking new volunteers to get engaged with the community to learn about home fire safety, basic disaster response skills, preparedness, light search and rescue, and team organization skills. Cary CERT is currently organizing for the next Basic CERT Course where you will learn these skills to assist making your family and community safer. Contact Cary CERT at carycert@gmail.com

Cultural Calendar

Beach Music Party with North Tower
Fri Jun 17, 7 p.m. | Free
Page-Walker Arts & History Center
townofcary.org/PerformancesAtThePage

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.
FY2023 Budget Public Hearings: May 26th and June 9th