Honoring Our Fallen Heroes at Hillcrest Cemetery

I walked past a hundred cars up Page Street this morning, up the hill to the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Honoring Memorial Day

Cary, NC – Memorial Day is the first glorious weekend of summer. There’s straightening up the yard, going to the pool, getting the boat out on the water or just grillin’ and chillin’ with friends. It’s all good.
But Memorial Day is also for those who have sacrificed all for their country. Here’s a list of places to observe the holiday.

WaterWise Workshops For June

Cary, NC – This week’s rain was a pleasant break from the dry heat we had been getting. Higher temperatures and drier air seem to have come a little early this Spring. Has drought in recent years ever made you want to have a more sustainable landscape plan? Does you home need a water efficiency makeover? The Town of Cary has the answer for you.

Baseball: Miracle League and the NCAA

To kick off Championship Week, the Miracle League of the Triangle had its own Home Run Derby. And a crowd of NCAA athletes from the Div II championships were there to help kids with disabilities enjoy the day.

Art Opening This Friday at the Russian

Who needs to live in Soho? New work by famed artist Murat Kaboulov is coming to The Russian Art Gallery in Cary. The opening is this Friday, May 28, from 6-9 PM. The event is free and open to the public.

Cary Based MedFusion Sold for $91 Million

Intuit, best known for its Quicken and Turbo Tax products, is buying Cary medical records technology firm Medfusion in an all-cash deal valued at $91 million. The company is planning to stay and expand in Cary.

Environment: Spruce Cleans Up At Awards

Spruce, a program of the Town of Cary, has won the 2010 Litter Prevention Program Award for the Carolinas.

Sports: 700 Swimmers in Cary

Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC) hosted a mammoth meet with over 700 swimmers this past weekend beginning Friday night and finishing Sunday afternoon.

Benjamins for Non-Profits in Wake County

This is an interesting service being provided for Cary residents and other folks in Wake County that need help in getting grants. The Board of Directors of the Wake County Community Foundation is offering a free workshop for non-profits in Wake County to train people looking for grants in filling out grant applications and to give information on funding sources for their projects, according to Jane Mansell, Grants Committee Chair.

June Programs for Kids and Familes

Cary, NC – In the wake of the performance of Ramona Quimby, here’s the upcoming calendar of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources summer camps for kids and entertainment for the whole family.

Business: Brenda’s Pink Sneakers

Story & photo by Brenda Larson Cary, NC – These are my pink sequin Chucks. Bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? But I’m wearing the pink sequin Chucks for a good reason. I’m hoping that my pink sequin Chucks (let’s call them PSCs, just to make it easy) will motivate my friends and [...]

Sports: Girl High School Lax Championship

Cary, NC – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) held their statewide lacrosse championships at Wake Med Soccer Park. Karl Fisher filed this slideshow of the drama as Charlotte Catholic triumphed over Wilmington Hoggard, 12-11.

Education: The Latest Topic in Lucy’s Book Club

The Lucy Daniels Center announces the fourth Lucy’s Book Club topic, “Becoming a Big Brother or Sister”. The list of 10 recommended books, appropriate for ages 0 through 6, are titles that cover the many feelings that accompany welcoming a new baby into the home.

Children often have mixed feelings about the arrival of a new sibling. Lucy’s Book Club has chosen books that support the older child, helping him or her to understand their place in the family in the midst of all of the changes that occur with a new arrival.

Preston Walk Summer Nights!

One of the best kept secrets in Cary is Preston Walk on Darrington Drive and Cary Parkway. To acquaint the community with their fine offerings, Capital Bank is sponsoring “Summer Nights” at Preston Walk – live music, treats and specials.

We Even Have a Festival for Dogs

Bond Park for the Town of Cary’s Annual Dog Days of June festival on June 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m at Field #4.