Rudolph: What You Didn’t Notice as a Kid
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer aired for the first time on December 6, 1964 on NBC. It has aired every year since 1964, making it the longest running Christmas TV special in history.
Entries by Jessica Patrick
Technology: Reducing Your Cary Water Bill
The Town of Cary has teamed up with SAS Institute and Aquastar technology to help Cary residents monitor their water usage and keep their bills low.
Guide: New Year’s Eve 2015 in Cary
This list of events features a wide range of options–Cary offers celebrations for all ages from casual to elegant. The events are sorted by type, so take a look to go ahead and firm up your plans! Just remember to have fun and stay safe.
Weekend: Holiday Cheer for the Whole Family
A Victorian Christmas in the Square will be held under the Crossroads Plaza Christmas tree from 6-8 pm on Friday evening. Attendees can enjoy free hot chocolate, coffees, crepes, appetizers, and music from professional carolers dressed in authentic Victorian costume.
3 Steps to Protect Your Pet During the Holidays
The holiday season is the most dangerous time of the year for our pets. Read on, and learn how to protect your dogs and cats from poisoning, extreme temperatures, and emotional and physical distress.
Cary’s Jewish Cultural Festival: Coming Dec 22
The festivities will kick off at 5 pm on December 22 with the lighting of a nine-foot menorah. After, citizens of all ages can enjoy traditional and Kosher Jewish foods, entertainment by singers, a puppeteer, lots of hands-on activities for children, and a Klezmer band.
Recipes: Homemade Christmas Candy
We’ve found that homemade candy is the perfect treat to give out as little gifts to neighbors, teachers, bus drivers, friends, and extended family around the holidays. Then, we save our “big dinner” for Christmas Eve and snack on the leftover candy and appetizers on Christmas Day.
Cary Visual Art Teams Up with Life Experiences
Cary Visual Art and Life Experiences, Inc. are two local non-profits that do incredible things in our community. This week, with the help of successful artist Eric McRay, the organizations joined together to create fun workshops.
Meteor Shower Peaks Tomorrow Night in NC
According to NASA, the 2014 Geminid Meteor Shower is forecast to be one of the most lively showers of the year with great views in the skies over Earth. This week was a good window for Geminid-watching, but late tomorrow night into the predawn hours of Sunday morning will be the best time for stargazers to catch the action.
Weekend: The Cary Christmas Parade & Five Tons of Snow
At 6 pm, Mosaic Church in Cary is hosting a free sledding/carnival event for the public with 5 tons of real snow. At the same time, families can enjoy Magical Lights at Park West Village, complete with a lights show, hot chocolate, and lots of activities for kids. If you can’t make it out to Park West tonight, no worries–the show continues nightly until Dec. 21.