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June 2016
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We fire up our Independence Day celebration on July 3 at the Cary Arts Center, where the Cary Town Band, Applause! Cary Youth Theatre and other groups will melodiously salute our flag, its history and the music it’s inspired. A chorus ac- companies the Town Band and features John Raymond Howell’s “A Salute to the Flag;” there’ll be marches, a salute to our military service personnel and other works recalling Old Glory. On July 4 the fun continues with Our Olde Time Celebration at Bond Park. It starts at 7:30 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. Participate in a fishing tournament, a parade and family contests!
From there head to Booth Amphitheatre for our free July 4th Celebration from 3-10 p.m. Catch the contests, magicians, scavenger hunts and ferris wheel rides! Stay for the fireworks that immediately follow the concert. Interested in reserved seating? Purchase Crescent table seating for $40 a seat through eTix; Lumpy’s Ice cream and preferred parking are included. In the event of rain, fireworks only will be held at approximately 9 p.m. on July 5 also at Booth Amphitheatre.
“Independence Day” at www.townofcary.org (919) 469-4061
Developing our Development Services
We continue to refine our development services to better meet our development community’s needs. This summer our newly created Development Services Department (DSD) will begin to coordinate and manage our multidepartment effort to improve how we guide customers through the development process. Scot Berry, named department director in April 2016, has been transitioning our existing 13-person Development Support Division - created to support our Planning and Inspection and Permits departments as a unified customer interface - into our DSD; this new department will help citizens, small business owners and developers understand and navigate the development process. Prior to implementing any changes, Berry and team are meeting with development community members to hear about their experiences with our process. If you’ve got thoughts you’d like to share with us, call us.
“Development Services Department” at www.townofcary.org
(919) 469-4047
Come out for al fresco dining on June 26 at our Chow- down in its new location. From 5-9:30 p.m. along Chatham Street from Templeton Street to Academy Street, there’ll be dozens of food choices. You’ll also find beer and wine vendors, live music and seating.
“Chatham Street Chowdown” at www.townofcary.org (919) 469-4061
Our spring partnership with The Modern School of Film (MCF) was so well received that we’ve organized a Frame-by- Frame encore. MCF founder Robert Milazzo returns to host our 70s Summer film series. Milazzo’s work with accomplished Hollywood filmmakers and producers - he trained with Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet and worked with directors Mike Nichols and Sidney Lumet - enables him to provide insight and instruction from a unique perspective.
Milazzo and his audience delve into to the art and craft of filmmaking. Using an active deconstruction format, Milazzo stops the films and leads discussions about techniques. He also explores the depth and breadth of film as an art form. Upcoming films include The Discrete Charm of the Bourgeoisie on June 28 and Manhattan on July 12. Tickets are $10; purchase them online at www.thecarytheater.com or at the door.
(919) 462-2051
Register your baseball and soft- ball athletes for our August-October season. To do so, visit EZ- REG online or drop by any of our community centers. Base- ball players must be 8-16 by April 30, 2016 and softball players 8-17 by January 1, 2016. Registration runs from June
20-July 10, and it’s on a first come, first-served basis. For residents, the fee’s $50; for non-residents, it’s $75.
“Youth Sports” at www.townofcary.org (919) 469-4061
Did you know we collect computers curbside for recycling? They’re one of the many additional services that we offer through our 25-year strong Cary Recycles program. To schedule a pickup of your old desktop, laptop, monitor or television, give us a call at (919) 469-4090; fees apply.
“Computer Recycling” at www.townofcary.org (919) 469-4090
Come out to our USA Baseball National Training Complex 16U Cup from July 1-3. Times vary. “USA Baseball” at www.townofcary.org.
Drop in on the USTA Zone Team 14s Championships from July 7-11 at the Cary Tennis Park. Times vary. “Cary Tennis Park” at www.townofcary.org.
On July 22 from 5-9 p.m. and again on July 23-24 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., catch the Western Wake Tennis Association Summer Sizzle Adult Tournament at our Cary Tennis Park. “Cary Tennis Park” at www.townofcary.org.
Watch Cary TV 11
Tune into your Town government! Watch us at work on Time Warner Cable Channel 11, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, live streaming of meetings and on the Town’s YouTube channel. Navigate over to the Cary TV 11 logo on www.townofcary.org for round-the-clock programming.
Maybe you’ve heard them on the BBC radio series or seen the HBO show by the same name? If not - or even if you have - now’s your chance to catch this duo in person. Grammy Award-winning musicians and comedians the Conchords are coming all the the way from New Zealand to entertain you on July 18 at 7:30 p.m. at our Booth Amphitheatre. This is their first return to the U.S. since co-headlining 2014’s “Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Tour.” Show night gates open at 6 p.m.
www.boothamphitheatre.com
(919) 462-2025
It’s true our community is one of the safest in the nation; yet, there are folks who gladly accept invitations to T steal from unlocked cars and open garages, or even enter homes through that open garage or unlocked interior door. These “crimes of opportunity” happen too often! Remember to lock your home, garage and car doors. And if you see your neighbor’s open, knock on his door and encourage him to follow your lead.
“Summer Safety Tips” at www.townofcary.org
On July 12 and 26, grab your wee one and head down to the Cary Theater where you’ll find child-approved films and a setting designed for the pre- schooler. For our Film Day Fun Day Series, we’ve removed chairs to set up play mats and will keep the lights half lit, al- lowing easy view of your young charges. Audience members can expect talking, laughing and playing during the film! You’re also able to bring toys that don’t make noise. Each child-adult pair is $2; each additional ticket is also $2. Also in July, on the 7th and 21st at 2 p.m., get out of the heat and take in a reduced price matinee. We’ll be screening our favorite films and some selected just for you! Tickets are $5 or $4 for age 55+. Purchase tickets for both Film Day Fun Day and matinees online at www.thecarytheater.com or at the door.
(919) 462-2051
Visit www.facebook.com/CaryItGreen, and stay up- to-date on all the green goings-on in our town.
Consider waterwise habits to improve your household’s water efficiency. For example, think about directing sprinklers and irrigation heads to your lawn and not the driveway or street. By doing so, your landscaping benefits, and you reduce water waste that runs off your property.
“Water Waste” at www.townofcary.org
We’re talking about your meter box! Although we no longer visit your water meter monthly to read it, from time to time we need to get to it for maintenance or if there’s a water emergency. You can help us with this by periodically trimming trees, bushes, plants, grass and re- moving objects that are covering the meter such as mulch. While we’re talking about access, if you need to get to the meter box, do know that meter lids house the radio and transmitter that have wires connected to the meter. If you remove that lid, be careful not to pull the wires loose.
(919) 469-4090
Our Oasis
Through our Oasis program, those in financial difficulty can receive assistance with- their Town utility bills. If you need such assistance, call (919) 469-9861. If you’d like to donate to the program, contact (919) 469-4050.
While our offices are closed July 4, we’ll pick up your solid and yard waste and recycling as scheduled. Our Citizen’s Convenience Center, 313 N. Dixon Ave., will also be open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. that day.
“Holiday Schedule” at www.townofcary.org
We’re committed to providing drinking water that meets or exceeds state and federal regulatory standards. Our recently published Water Quality Report confirms this. Your drinking water is safe and high-quality. You’ll find the Report online (waterreport.townofcary.org), where you’re able to view the results of over 50,000 drinking water quality tests completed in 2015. In addition to the test results, you’ll find other important information on your drinking water. For a hard copy, call us at (919) 469-4090.
“Water Treatment” at www.townofcary.org
Just as our residents are always moving forward with new ideas and ways of doing things, as of June 1 we launched a redesigned BUD TV. With its clean look and updated for- mat, you may have noticed that we’re recording on location. We’ve also added new segments including Cary It Green that encompasses topics such as recycling to green energy and Cary History Minute that talks about our history. So while the look is different you can count on us to continue to bring you important and entertaining information!
“BUD TV” at www.townofcary.org
Summer fun sometimes involves fire, which can lead to unintended consequences. From pre- paring s’mores over a campfire to lighting tiki torches or grilling out, children often see adults using fire. As a result, for them, the appropriate use of fire can be confusing and pique their curiosity. Knowing that, it’s important to speak with your child about fire’s dangers and potential consequences of playing with it. Teach children that fire is a tool adults use for cooking, keeping warm or providing lighting. And remember: children should never have access to lighters or matches or be left unattended near fire.
“Public Education” at www.townofcary.org
(919) 460-4958
Cultural Connection
NC Symphony Summerfest: The Music of David Bowie A Musical Odyssey (June 25,7:30 p.m., Koka Booth Amphitheatre). (919) 462-2025
Starlight Concert Series: Lounge Doctors (July 8, 7 p.m., Page-Walker Arts & History Center). (919) 460-4963
Sertoma Series: The Harris Brothers (July 9, 6 p.m., Sertoma Amphitheatre). (919) 469-4061
Cary Town Band presents Independence Eve Celebration Preshow with Applause! Cary Youth Theater (July 3, 6:30 p.m., Cary Arts Center). (919) 469-4069
Starlight Concert Series: Lounge Doctors (July 8, 7 p.m., Page-Walker Arts And History Center). (919) 460-4963
The Return of the Three Davids (July 9, 8 p.m., Cary Arts Center). (919) 462-2055
NC Symphony Summerfest Series: Beach Music with North Tower Band (July 9, 7:30 p.m., Koka Booth Amphitheatre). (919) 462-2025