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This Month's Headlines:

• Lazy, Crazy, Hazy Daze
• Downtown Greenway Connection
• Let's Make this Park... You
• Town Festivities
• BUD Bits
• Game On!
• Cary It Green
• Cultural Connection

Lazy, Crazy, Hazy Daze

Lazy Daze

Join us for the 42nd annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, August 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, August 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Town Hall Campus. You and your family can enjoy shopping, public art exhibits, scavenger hunts for Little Jerry, Kidz World, art guild demonstrations, local food, live entertainment and much more! Please leave pets at home.

“Lazy Daze” at www.townofcary.org

Bygone Daze

We are celebrating 150 years of the Page-Walker!  On Sept. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., let us take you back to the Victorian Days with carriage rides, old-fashioned games, craft demonstrations, historic displays, music, costumed personalities from the past and much more! 

“Bygone Daze” at www.townofcary.org

Downtown Greenway Connection

We are beginning to design phase three of the Higgins Greenway -- the first greenway to reach into downtown! The Higgins Greenway is expected to extend east from Union Street to Kildaire Farm Road near Cary Elementary School and Kay Struffolino Park. From there, users will have sidewalk access to Downtown Cary destinations like Downtown Park. 

Join us for a public information session on August 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located at 221 Union St., to learn more about the design of this new greenway section.

“Higgins Greenway” at www.townofcary.org

Let's Make this Park... You 

You’ve enjoyed spectacular lights at the fountain, challenged friends to a table tennis match and grooved to live music while watching the sun set over Cary. Now it’s time to take the Downtown Park to the next level! We need your input to make this the most remarkable public space yet. 

Throughout the summer, we will be looking for your guidance and feedback to make this an extraordinary destination. Through open houses,  guided workshops, and online questionnaires, we’ll be working to make this park a reflection of you. Keep up with the project and opportunities for input on the Town’s website and Facebook page @TownofCaryNC.

“Downtown Park” at www.townofcary.org

Town Festivities

Bands, Bites & Boats
Bond Park Boathouse
Sept. 3 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
“Bands, Bites & Boats” at www.townofcary.org

Baristas & Bakers
Downtown Park
Sept. 8 | 8-11 a.m.
“Baristas & Bakers” at www.townofcary.org

Tacos N Taps Festival
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Sept. 8 | Noon-5 p.m.
“Tacos N Taps Festival” at www.townofcary.org

Park After Dark
Downtown Park
Sept. 12 | 7-9 p.m.
“Park After Dark” at www.townofcary.org

Downtown Chowdown
Academy Street
Sept. 16 | 12:30-5 p.m.
“Chowdown” at www.townofcary.org

Old Crow Medicine Show featuring Dawes
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Sept. 20 | 7 p.m.
“Old Crow Medicine Show” at www.townofcary.org

Dragon Boat Festival
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Sept. 22 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
“Dragon Boat Festival” at www.townofcary.org

Cary LIVE featuring Joe Pug
Downtown Park
Sept. 22 | 7 p.m.
“Cary LIVE” at www.townofcary.org

BUD Bits

Carpenter Garden Open House

Join us for a family-friendly day in the Carpenter Park Community Garden Sept. 15 from 9-11 a.m. Explore the garden while learning what grows best this time of year. No pets please. 

“Garden Open House” at www.townofcary.org

Preschool Open House
Sept. 5-7 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. 

Learn about our preschool programs for ages 18 months to five years at Middle Creek Community Center (Sept. 5), Bond Park Community Center (Sept. 6) and Cary Arts Center (Sept. 7).

“Preschool Open House” at www.townofcary.org

Wake Transit Plans 

Plans for vastly expanding Wake County’s transit network have been rolling along, and it’s your chance to see the latest updates! Join us Aug. 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Cary Arts Center (Paul Cooper Room), 101 Dry Ave. Visit www.gocary.org or www.GoForwardNC.org for information on other drop-in meetings. 

“GoCary” at www.townofcary.org

Pressure Zone Shift

Nearly 1,000 homes in the area of the WestPark and Twin Lakes subdivisions will experience an increase in water pressure on Sept. 12. Those impacted received a letter in mid-June. If you received a letter, please review it carefully. If you did not receive a letter, your property is likely not included in the water pressure increase. To know whether you are in this or future changes, enter your property’s address into our interactive map, which can be found online at www.townofcary.org/pressurezone. 

“Pressure Zone” at www.townofcary.org

Game On!

WakeMed Soccer Park

Be sure to get your kicks with two NC Football Club and one NC Courage match between Sept. 1 and Sept. 8 at WakeMed Soccer Park.

“WakeMed Soccer Park” at www.townofcary.org

Atlantic Tire Championships

Mark your calendars for the most exciting tennis event of the year! The Atlantic Tire Championships will be held at Cary Tennis Park Sept. 10-16. 

“Cary Tennis Park” at www.townofcary.org

Cary It Green

Keep it Clean and Clear

Storm drains carry rainwater to nearby waterways. Trash, yard waste, paint and grease don’t belong. Help us spread the word and volunteer to label storm drains in your neighborhood.

“Storm Drain Labeling” at www.townofcary.org

Collection Changes

The week of September 3, garbage, recycling and yard waste collection for all households will move one day later for the Labor Day holiday. 

“Garbage Collection” at www.townofcary.org

Cultural Connection

Masters of the Mic: Slick Rick/Doug E. Fresh/Mr. Cheeks/Naughty by Nature/Eric B. & Rakim/Blackstreet
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Aug. 24 | 5 p.m.
Gates Open at 4 p.m.
www.boothamphitheatre.com

Applause! Cary Youth Theatre Auditions & Design Team Interviews for Once on this Island, Jr.
Sept. 4-5 | 5-9 p.m.
Pre-registration required.
“Applause” at www.townofcary.org

Cary Town Band presents “Sticks and Stones”
Sertoma Amphitheatre
Sept. 7 | 7:30 p.m.
“Sertoma Series” at www.townofcary.org

Marvelous Music Series presents Mike Super: Magic & Illusion
Cary Arts Center
Sept. 14 | 7:30 p.m.
“Marvelous Music” at www.townofcary.org

16th Annual FALC Seniors Art Exhibition
Cary Senior Center
Aug. 27 through Sept. 21
Reception: Aug. 31 | 3-6 p.m.
“Seniors Art Exhibition” at www.townofcary.org