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• Hazy Days Bring Lazy Daze
• Middle Creek Community Center OPEN HOUSE
• Storm Safety
• Hot Dog Hoe Down
• Family Summer Fun
• Hometown Spirit
• @ Koka Booth
• Calling All Teens 
• BUD Bits
• Keep it Clean, Keep it Clear
• Cultural Calendar
• Share with Us!

Hazy Days Bring Lazy Daze

Join us for the 43rd Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, presented by Lane & Associates Family Dentistry, on Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, August 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Town Hall Campus. Enjoy shopping, public art exhibits, scavenger hunts for Little Jerry, Kidz World, art guild demonstrations, local food, live entertainment, and much more! Suitable for kids and adults, but not your four-legged friend. www.townofcary.org/lazydaze

Middle Creek Community Center
OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, August 25 | 4-6 p.m.
All ages, all interests—laugh, learn, and play with us this fall! Instructors will demonstrate their classes to give you a taste of the adventure and fun we have in store for you. Enjoy a 20 percent discount on Middle Creek Community Center classes when you register in person on August 25. We hope to see you there! www.townofcary.org/mccc

Storm Safety

Got outdoor plans? Here are a few tips to help you stay safe as summer storms roll in:

• If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance of lightning. Look for shelter inside a home, large building, or a hard-topped vehicle right away.
• Do not go under trees for shelter. There is no safe place outside during a storm.
• Wait at least 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder before leaving your shelter.
• Stay away from windows and doors. Stay off porches. Places with only a roof on sports fields, golf courses, and picnic areas are NOT safe during a lightning storm. Small sheds should not be used.

If a person is struck by lightning, call 911 for medical help.

Hot Dog Hoe Down

Ages 55 and up, c’mon over for a summer cookout with hot dogs and all the fixin’s on August 16 from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Cary Senior Center. Bring a covered dish to share. We provide the dogs and serve the basic toppings in our celebration of summer. You’ll find great food and new friends at this event. Register by August 10 using course code 124112.

Family Summer Fun

Family Trivia Night
August 2 | 6:30 p.m.
The Hive
Ages 6-12 with family (up to 6 people); $25 per family
Get your game faces ready and bring your whole family out for a trivia challenge! Register with code 124889.

S’mores Fun Night
August 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Bond Park
Ages 4-10 with a parent
Join us for hiking, crafts, music, games, and s’mores! Register with code 125352.

Bond Park Rocket Day
August 24 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Launch Fee $10
Bond Park
Do you have a model rocket you’d like to launch? Join us and aim for the sky!Participants must supply all rocket equipment. Maximum liftoff weight is 16 ounces. Register using codes 127794 (10 a.m.), 127795 (11 a.m.) or 127796 (noon).

Hometown Spirit

Hometown Spirit Nominees Wanted!
Do you know a Cary resident who embodies traditional small-town community values and traits? Let us know! We are accepting nominations for our Hometown Spirit Award from August 26 through September 23. Nominees must be age 21 or older and should demonstrate qualities such as helping neighbors, showing hospitality, promoting a sense of community, and displaying patriotism. A panel will select the award winner after the nomination period ends. All nominees will be recognized at a reception and the Hometown Spirit award winner will be announced in November. See www.townofcary.org/spirit to enter your nominee online or call for information at (919) 469-4011.

@ Koka Booth

Movies by Moonlight
Aug. 9: Jurassic World (PG-13)
Aug. 16: Black Panther (PG-13)
Aug. 30: A Star is Born (R)

Big Head Todd & the Monsters and Toad the Wet Sprocket
August 18 | 7 p.m.

www.boothamphitheatre.com

Calling All Teens

Escape the hot dog days of summer and join us for cool fun at Emerald Pointe! We’ll depart from Herbert C. Young Community Center at 8 a.m. on August 14 and return at 8 p.m. Trip fee is $55 for Cary residents and $71 for non-residents. Register using course code 125441.

BUD Bits

Bands, Bites & Boats
August 2 | 5-8 p.m.
Bond Park Boathouse
Enjoy food trucks, brews from Southern Peak, and music from Garland Mason.

Starlight Concert
August 2| 7 p.m.
Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Relax under the stars to the authentic reggae rhythms of Jamrock.

Baristas & Bakers
August 10 | 8 a.m.
Downtown Park
Sip, snack, and chat!

Sertoma Concert
August 10 | 7 p.m.
Sertoma Amphitheatre
Jazz serves as the foundation of Zoocrü, with added elements of hip hop, blues, rock, and gospel.

Playtime in the Park
August 8 | 10 a.m.
Downtown Park
Games, art activities, and open play in the park—all for kids!

Park After Dark
August 14| 7 p.m.
Downtown Park
Enjoy a night out with friends!

Keep it Clean, Keep it Clear

Storm drains collect and direct rainwater to nearby waterways. Trash, yard waste, paint and grease don’t belong in this system. Help us spread the word by volunteering to label storm drains in your neighborhood. www.townofcary.org/stormwater

Cultural Calendar

Cary Youth Voices “Summer Sing”
August 20 | 5:30 & 6:15 p.m.
Greenwood Forest Baptist Church
Rehearse with members of the choirs, grades 2-6 (5:30 p.m.) and grades 6-12 (6:15 p.m.).

Cary Youth Voices Fall Semester Auditions
August 27 | 5-7 p.m.
For details and to schedule an audition, call (919) 319-6534.

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!
www.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