It’s Not Ping Pong – 12 Annual Butterfly Cup

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Photo by Tom Nguyen.

Cary, NC- Last year, the Town of Cary was fortunate to snag the Olympic Table Tennis qualifier trials which were hosted at Bond Park Community Center. This weekend, Cary will play host to international talent competing in USATT National Level Table Tennis Championship competition, this time for $16,500 in prize money. This isn’t Ping Pong! Read more

Weekend Events: March 15, 2013

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CaryCitizen Calendar of Events is edited by Lindsey Chester. Photo from CaryInvasion.

Cary, NC – Big weekend on tap in Cary with a new musical hitting the boards, St. Patrick’s Day and a very special basketball game, all on the Calendar for this weekend. Read more

St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Pubs in Cary

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Cary, NC – When you come from New York City, you think that St. Patrick’s Day is a crazy celebration with public drunkenness and a parade through town that leaves the average worker vowing to stay inside for lunch on March 17. But here in Cary, the revelry is decidedly more civilized. Look for these local pubs to fix you up with some excellent grub, fine Irish entertainment and a pint or two. Read more

Celebrate Arbor Day, Receive a Tree

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by LCM1863. Ms. Chester is a member of Cary’s Parks & Rec Advisory Board.

Cary, NC- Until I became a home owner, I didn’t know much about trees. The Town of Cary and their SPRUCE department hope that Cary residents will turn out for their March 16 Arbor Day celebration and in the process receive a free dogwood sapling as a symbol of the day. The dogwood is also the Town’s tree and North Carolina’s state flower. Read more

Weekend: Puppets, 5K and Old Drye Frye

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The CaryCitizen Calendar of Events is edited by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Aaron Smith.

Cary, NC – It’s a weekend of unusual entertainments with puppet making, a play or two, music, baseball and more on the Calendar. Read more

Vocal Motion “Let’s Dance” This Week

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Cary, NC – Vocal Motion, the SAS-sponsored show choir, has six performances this week of their newest production, Let’s Dance. All shows are free and open to the public. Read more

Weekend: Spring is in the Air

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Lindsey Chester edits the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – We may have had a light dusting of snow last weekend, but spring is definitely in the air in Cary. One sure sign: the RailHawks are back on the field in an exhibition match against MLS Vancouver Whitecaps. Read more

Cary Women’s Giving Network Luncheon

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Story from staff reports. Photo by Valerie Everett.

Cary, NC – The Cary Women’s Giving Network will host a lunch on February 21, 2013 at The Matthews House and several very worthy non-profits will receive a grant. The network is giving back $15,000 worth of grants at this event. Read more

Weekend Events: Toothbrush Exchange and More

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Lindsey Chester edits the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events. Photo by Hatem Riahi.

Cary, NC – Call it the lull before the storm – we only have 22 events on the Calendar this Friday through Sunday. But there are some good ones: 15th Annual African-American Celebration, Triangle Wind Ensemble Marvelous Music Menagerie, A Fifth of Blues. And, yes, a tooth brush exchange. Read more

Great Backyard Bird Count: Feb 16 in Cary

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Story from staff reports. Photo of American Goldfinch in winter by Rodney Campbell.

Cary, NC – The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual event in which volunteers count and track all the birds they see during a 3 day period. This year, you can be a part of the fun at Cary’s Kids Together Playground on February 16. Read more