Archive for ‘February, 2010’

Your Opinion: Tolls on I-540?

Your Opinion: Tolls on I-540?

Cary, NC – The construction of I-540 in south western Wake continues. The bulldozers are plowing their way south from McCrimmon Parkway to Green Hope School Road.
Likewise, the initiative to put tolls on the southwestern Wake section of the new roads gains both momentum and traction. NCTA awarded a contract in December for $37.6 million [...]

Photos: African-American Celebration

Photos: African-American Celebration

Cary, NC-  Lester Thomas, the president of Ujima, sent us a few pictures from the annual African-American Celebration in Cary last week.
The celebration marked the 12th year that Ujima and the Town of Cary held the event at the Herb Young Community center in downtown Cary.
Thanks for the pictures, Lester!

The Grove School Pre-K Opens in Cary

The Grove School Pre-K Opens in Cary

After months of preparations, The Grove School held their grand opening Thursday Feb 25th. An initiative of Knowledge Universe, this preschool in Cary and another in Plano, Texas are models for future Grove Schools across the country.

Super Saturday for Gifted Students

Super Saturday for Gifted Students

If you would like your child to take part in some unusual and challenging course offerings, check out PAGE’s (Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education) Super Saturday at the Cary Academy on Saturday April 10.

Classes are offered for children aged K- 8th grade and range from Lego Robotics, Scrabble Club, Chess, IMACS, Dinosaurs, Egg Drop, Engineering on the Road and more. There are two sessions…

Youth Baseball – Register by March 1

Youth Baseball – Register by March 1

Cary, NC – Time is running out to register for the Town of Cary’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources’ youth baseball and softball leagues.

Free Shred This Saturday!

Free Shred This Saturday!

Cary, NC – This just in and we wanted to share-
Tired of all those old documents taking up valuable space in your attic/ basement or other much needed storage area?
This Saturday from 10am- Noon Cary residents can bring up to 3 boxes of old documents to the Crossroads Campus of Hope Community Church. The church [...]

Cary Legion – Opportunities for Students

Cary Legion – Opportunities for Students

Cary, NC -The American Legion, Post 67 here in Cary sent us two notices about upcoming programs for high school students:
BOYS & GIRLS STATE
Cary American Legion Post 67 is looking for qualified high school rising seniors to attend Boys State at Catawba College on June 20-26, 2010.  Cost will be $300 this year per student.  [...]

Dave Mason Joins Cary Rock Hall Show

Dave Mason Joins Cary Rock Hall Show

Cary, NC – Dave Mason, co-founder of the legendary rock group Traffic, will perform at the 2010 Benefit Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday, May 1, at Booth Amphitheatre.
He joins headliner Cheap Trick, along with the Georgia Satellites and the Atlanta Rhythm Section for the one-day music event.
The [...]

VocalMotion: SAS Employees Lend Talent For Charity

VocalMotion: SAS Employees Lend Talent For Charity

An interesting aspect of being part of CaryCitizen is that I learn about the different musical groups that perform in our diverse town – for charity. Recently a friend asked that we add an event to the CaryCitizen calendar.

Paul Wasylkevych is Volunteer of the Year

Paul Wasylkevych is Volunteer of the Year

Cary, NC – The Town of Cary’s outstanding volunteer for 2010 and recipient of the Herb C. Young Award is Paul Wasylkevych.
Wasylkevych and hundreds of other volunteers who give their time to town events, activities, boards and commissions, were honored Tuesday night at a banquet and celebration at the Herb C. Young Community Center.

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