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September 2013
Share Your Vision For Cary
We want your vision of Cary’s future for the Town’s planning initiative Imagine Cary!
Don’t just tell us – show us. Submit a 15-to-60 second video that presents your ideas, hopes and suggestions for Cary’s future.
We’ll share those videos on the Town’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/townof carychannel throughout September and October.
The last day to submit a video is October 18, 2013.
Need some ideas to get started? Go to www.imaginecary.org.
Downtown Park and Streetscape Info Workshop Announced
We’re in the planning and design phases of two exciting downtown projects adjacent to the Cary Arts Center. Join us from 5 to 7:30 P.M. on September 24th for a public information workshop at Herb Young Community Center to view current design options.
The downtown park will provide a green space that complements the larger downtown, surrounding neighborhoods and Academy Street improvements. The park’s final amenities and ultimate size is being guided by the Town Council in a series of work sessions with staff and consultants.
The Academy Street Improvements Project will create a visually enhanced street section of Academy Street and Dry Avenue in the area between Chatham Street and Walnut Street. Planned improvements include a “raised table” intersection at Chatham and Academy Streets, and a “street plaza” treatment at the Dry Avenue and Academy Street intersection. These streets will receive upgraded sidewalks, special lighting and street furniture, historical markers, additional street trees and other landscaping.
“Community Investment Bonds” at www.townofcary.org
On October 8, Cary voters will elect Town Council members for one At-Large seat, District A and District C as well as Wake County Board of Education members representing Cary.
You may cast your ballot early by going to the Wake County Board of Elections office or the Chatham County Board of Elections office, depending on your address.
Early voting is held during regular business hours at the county board of elections offices. Additional early voting sites may be added closer to the election.
“Same day” registration is available at early voting sites only and is not permitted on Election Day.
To view your voter registration status and sample ballots, Cary voters in Wake County should visit www.wakegov.com/elections or call (919) 856-6240.
Cary voters in Chatham County should visit the Chatham County Board of Elections webpage at www.chathamnc.org/BOE or call (919) 545-8500.
When approaching the roundabout, slow down, yield to pedestrians and bicyclists, then yield to circulating traffic. Remember, once you enter the roundabout, you have the right of way. Next, use your right-turn signal to indicate your intention to exit.
“Downtown Roundabouts” at www.townofcary.org
If you watch Cary TV via Time Warner Cable, things could change for you on October 8. That’s the day TWC plans to convert Cary TV and several other channels from an analog signal to digital. So, if you still use an analog TV, contact TWC now to get a adaptor.
Our fifth annual Fall Litter Sweep is October 5. Help continue our efforts to keep Cary clean and forever green by joining an organized sweep or gathering a group to sweep your own neighborhood. We give you the supplies and tools, and when you’re done, we’ll pick up the trash and recycling bags.
“Spruce” at www.townofcary.org (919) 469-4301
Cary TV 11:Your Election Information Station
Watch the election unfold from the comfort of your home with the help of Cary TV 11. Starting September 20, we’ll rebroadcast the 2013 Cary Community Candidate Forum, a question/answer event with candidates running for Cary Town Council District A, District C, and for one At-Large seat as well as Wake County School Board candidates representing Cary Districts 7 and 9. Search “Cary TV 11” at www.townofcary.org for program times.
On Election Day, we’ll carry the results live on Cary TV 11. Cary TV 11 is available on Time Warner Cable Channel 11 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99; the Community Candidate Forum will also be available under “Videos” at www.townofcary.org and on the Town’s YouTube channel starting September 20.
The Town’s Spruce program Facebook presence is even better with its expansion to CaryItGreen. Follow us at www.facebook/CaryItGreen to learn and converse about the Town of Cary's green initiatives, services and outreach opportunities. The page includes topics such as solid waste/recycling, water conservation, sustainability, the Block Leader program, FOG, C-tran, stormwater, and Spruce.
Your Sustainability Has a New App
In keeping with our mission to preserve and protect our environment, we are excited to partner with local company JouleBug to offer a free tool to learn about sustainable behaviors and to make choosing green fun.
Joulebug contains tips and tricks for making green choices in your everyday life and then rewards you with virtual badges when you logyour actions. You can also share what you’re doing with friends via your social networks.
Download the app onto your mobile device to get started. Chances are you’re greener than you think!
www.joulebug.com/cary | (919) 469-5125
We’re hosting spooktacular events to get you in the spirit of Halloween.
Haunted Twilight Tour of Downtown Cary on October 26 at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center. Tours are at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Tricks and Treats Halloween Bash on October 26 from 5-7 p.m for ages 3-8 at Herb Young Community Center.
Safe-N-Sane Halloween Celebration on October 31 at Cary Towne Center.
Witches Tea on October 31 at 2 p.m. for ages 55+ at the Cary Senior Center.
Don’t forget: we don’t regulate if or when your neighborhood hosts Trick or Treat. Citizens should contact their HOA or neighborhood leaders for Trick-or-Treating information.
“Halloween” at www.townofcary.org | (919) 469-4061
Murder and Mystery at Koka Booth
Koka Booth Amphitheatre presents crime-solving theatrical fun with the production “Of Sound Mind and Dead Body” on October 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include dinner. Recommended for ages 16 and up. www.boothamphitheatre.com
Cary Players presents “Nunsense” (Sept. 27-29, Oct. 4-6, Cary Arts Center). www.cary players.org
Fall Sertoma Series & Downtown Performers Series: Claire Lynch Band (Sept. 28, 2 p.m., Downtown Performance Green; Sept. 28, 7 p.m.. Sertoma Amphitheatre). Free. (919) 469-4061.
Fall Sertoma Series: Brass at Bond (Sept. 29, 1 p.m., Sertoma Amphitheatre in Bond Park). Free. (919) 469-4069.
Seven O'clock Rock Series: Latin Night with Orquesta GarDel (Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Intersection of Chatham & Academy Streets). Free. (919) 469-4061.
Marvelous Music Mainstage Series: The Gibson Brothers (Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., Cary Arts Center). (919) 462-2055.
Laugh, Riot: Comedian John Floyd (Oct. 12, 7 p.m., Downtown Performance Green). Free. (919) 469-4061.
APPLAUSE! Cary Youth Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest (Oct. 18-20, Cary Arts Center). (919) 462-2055.
HOT TIPS: National Fire Prevention Week
“Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week at our annual Safety Festival at Bond Park on October 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Prevent Kitchen Fires”. We’ll have our Kids Combat Challenge for ages 4-12 to crawl low in a smoke simulator, carry a hose, drag a dummy, and extinguish a mini-fire.
In addition to the Cary Fire and Police Departments, Cary Emergency Response Team, our Inspections and Permits Department and the local chapter of the American Red Cross will be on hand with lots of other activities.
“Fire Prevention Week” at www.townofcary.org I (919) 460-4958
The Fall 2013 Program Brochure is your source for Cary arts, entertainment, recreation and special events. Look for your copy online, in local libraries, at the Cary Chamber of Commerce, or at any Town facility.
“Fall Program Brochure” at www.townofcary.org | (919) 469-4061
Family Fun Night, an evening of group games and activities, is October 18 at Bond Park Community Center. Cost is $7 per person and includes dinner. www.townofcary.org | (919) 469-3970
Watch the best action-sports athletes in the area compete for the Sk8 Cary Fall Contest Series Title. All levels of riders who participate must pre-register. The BMX competition is October 19; the skateboarding competition is October26. “Sk8 Cary” at www.townofcary.org | (919) 380-2970
Register for Winter Youth Basketball for fun, sportsmanship and participation for kids ages 9-18. October 7-27 Fee: $44 (Cary Residents), $69 (Non Residents) “Youth Athletics” at www.townofcary.org
Cary celebrates the Diwali Festival of Lights, the rich legacy of symbiotic existence that defines India, at Booth Amphitheatre this year on October 20. Enjoy live entertainment; get an ornamental henna application; and taste a variety of ethnic foods. “Diwali” at www.townofcary.org