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July 2013
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Sertoma Series: John Dee Holeman in partnership with PineCone (Aug.10, 6 p.m., Sertoma Amphitheatre in Bond Park). Free. (919) 469-4069. Mallarme Chamber Players and the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Concert (Aug. 16, 8 p.m., Cary Arts Center). (919) 469-4069.
Roundabout Cary 5K
We’re putting the finishing touches on the new downtown roundabouts that will bookend Chatham Street. Before you drive them, get up close and personal with them at our Roundabout Cary 5K on July 27.
We’ll have a brief dedication ceremony followed by a 3.1-mile run that takes participants from one roundabout to the other and then along Academy Street. In addition to the roundabouts, some of the newest additions to our downtown will be featured along the race route: The Cary Theater, Downtown Cary Farmers Market, the Cary Arts Center, and the Downtown Performance Green. Light refreshments and entertainment will follow the run and complete the event.
Reduced-priced registration is open now through July 24; walk-up registration will be accepted, but a commemorative T-shirt is not guaranteed. Proceeds from the run will benefit the Town’s Relief for Recreation Scholarship Fund.
Not a runner? There are still opportunities available to sponsor and volunteer.
“Roundabout Cary 5K” at www.townofcary.org / (919) 481-5091
Save the Date: Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
Come celebrate summer with us at the return of everyone’s favorite annual festival.
Lazy Daze is August 24 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The lively festival features high-energy performances by local dance and music groups, your favorite concession foods from a variety of vendors, and unique arts and crafts offered by local and national artists.
We’ll have a Kid’s World, where children can enjoy make-and-take crafts and cool off in the misting tent. Another special area will be designated for community-based cultural groups who provide services to Cary citizens.
“Lazy Daze” at www.townofcary.org / (919) 469-4061
Get Your Shirt, Be Spotted and Win!
Have you pledged to be an AquaStar and picked up your free T-shirt? We’re looking for AquaStars in August.
Wear your AquaStar T-shirt to the August 9 Movies by Moonlight show and receive two tickets to any remaining movie (limited quantities available) plus be entered to win a free rain barrel. Wear your T-shirt to the Water Conservation booth at Lazy Daze and be entered to win a free rain barrel.
Don’t have a shirt? Pledge to be an AquaStar today!
“Beat the Peak” at www.townofcary.org / (919) 469-4090It's Parks and Rec Month
July is National Parks & Rec Month. Join us in celebrating the wealth of activities and outdoor offerings Cary boasts.
Get out and about to enjoy our 28 parks, nearly 70 miles of greenways and trails, live music and competitive fun at three sports venues.
Explore the nature center and Hemlock Bluffs, or get lost in creativity at the Cary Arts Center. There are hundreds of camps, classes, concerts and programs ready and waiting for you to experience!
For a list of offerings, a map of hike and bike trails, and concert schedules, check out the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department section of our website, www.townofcary.org.
(919) 469-4061
Open Call for Questions for Cary Candidate Forum
We’re gearing up for our Cary Community Candidate Forum on September 18, and we need your questions for the candidates running for Town Council and Wake school board seats within Town limits.
Submit questions to our returning forum manager, the North Carolina Center for Voter Education by email to questions@cary votes.com and by phone at (919) 783-8811. Questions will also be accepted via YouTube and Facebook; directions for how to submit questions on these websites are listed at www.cary votes.com.
Only questions from Cary citizens will be considered; all questioners will be asked to verify their address. Questions are accepted now through September 10.
www.caryvotes.com / (919) 460-4951
Do Your Part: Keep Easements Clear
We routinely clear utility easements to prevent tree root penetration into sewer lines, which causes blockages and overflows. While we will notify property owners in advance of easement work, we ask that you keep easements clear all the time.
“Easements” at www.townofcary.org/ (919) 469-4090Watch for Me NC
In collisions with cars, pedestrians are the losers. In fact, pedestrians hit at 40 mph have an 85 percent chance of dying from sustained injuries.
Safety is a shared responsibility. When you are driving, yield to pedestrians. State law requires drivers to use the horn whenever a pedestrian may be affected by a turn, stop or start from a parked position. If the pedestrian does not stop, the driver must. The safest driver yields right of way to a pedestrian whether the pedestrian is entitled to it or not.
When you’re walking, make yourself known. Walk in well-lit areas, carry a flashlight, and wear reflective clothing. Always stick to the sidewalk; if there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from the road as you can.
Witness unsafe driving practices in non-emergency situations? When it’s safe to do so, give a call to our Road Watch Hotline: (919) 319-4521.
www.watchformenc.orgControl Your FOG
When cooking this summer, never put Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) down the drain.
Instead, pour cooled oils into a plastic container with a screw-cap lid and save for recycling with our curbside cooking oil collection program.
Pouring FOG down the drain can lead to sewer overflows, causing wastewater to back up in homes or directly into waterways.
Call (919) 469-4090 to schedule a free pick-up. Splash Safely
Summer has heated up, and it’s time get outside and enjoy your backyard or neighborhood pool.
Remember that all residential pools must be surrounded by a fence. For additional safety, consider installing an alarm that is activated when movement is detected in the water.
Read the complete Inspections & Permit’s guide by searching “Swimming Pools” at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 469-4043 with questions.
Make sure at least one person in your family is properly trained and certified to do CPR. When at the pool, use the buddy system and go with a friend, neighbor or family member.
Before you get in the water, be sure to locate floatation devices and life-saver rings as well as a working telephone in case you have to dial 911.
Get in the know and evaluate your pool safety skills at www.poolsafety.gov.Don't Hang Up!
With the advent of 10-digit dialing, it’s easy to dial 911 in error.
If you do, don’t hang up! Stay on the line to explain there is no emergency. If a 911 call is answered with a hang-up, communication officers are required to contact the caller or dispatch an officer to the call’s estimated location to make sure you’re OK.
Calling 911 should be reserved for emergencies that pose an immediate threat to life, property or welfare. For non-emergencies, call (919) 469-4012.Fire Station 8 Coming on Board
Construction is complete at our newest Fire Station, 408 Mills Park Drive. We’ll use the month of July to transition into the new building and complete key training.
By August, Fire Station 8 will be fully operational. There are gobs of green features, including rooftop solar panels that offset energy consumption by 13 percent. There is permanent space for the District II Police Substation, which features a roll call room and a scheduled 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. presence.
If you are in the area, stop by and take a tour to meet the men and women who are proud to serve you every day.
“Fire Station 8” at www.townofcary.org / (919) 469-4378Your Carts Have a Purpose
Town curbside carts have specific uses, none of which involve your yard waste.
Please put yard waste at the curb in 32-gallon or less reusable containers with handles; paper bags; or securely tied bundles that weigh less than 40 pounds each.
Using your cart that is otherwise empty might sound like a good idea but can result in materials not being collected or damaged carts. Unfortunately, yard waste mixed with trash or recycling will not be collected.
“Yard Waste” at www.townofcary.org / (919) 469-4090Look Before You Leave with WINK
Reliable, real-time Cary traffic information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at wink.townofcary.org. Check out our closed-circuit TV cameras throughout Town plus NCDOT’s cameras that cover the Triangle. WINK is broadcasted weekdays on Cary TV from 6-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.Fire Prevention: When it Roars, Go Indoors!
If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you, so no place outside is safe. Safe shelters are substantial buildings with electricity or plumbing or an enclosed, metal-topped vehicle with the windows up.
Once inside, stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that puts you in direct contact with electricity. Avoid sinks, baths and faucets. Stay indoors for at least 30 minutes after you hear the last sound of thunder.Cultural Connection
Sertoma Series: The Hollow Crown in partnership with Historic Interpretations, Inc. (Aug.1-4, 6:30 p.m., Sertoma Amphitheatre in Bond Park). Donations accepted. (919) 469-4069.
Triangle Youth String Orchestra and Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble II Summer Concerts (Aug. 17, 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Cary Arts Center). Free. (919) 469-4069.
More listings at www.townofcary.orgBUD Bits
Fall Youth Basketball registration for ages 5-8 is July 15-August 4. Fees are $44 for residents and $69 for non-residents. “Youth Sports” at www.townofcary.org.
Start rounding up donations for the 3rd annual Reuse Rodeo on September 21. “Reuse Rodeo” at www.townofcary.org.
National Night Out is Tuesday, August 6. Call (919) 469-4324 to request a Cary Police Officer at your neighborhood’s safety event.