History: Films, Exhibit and Reenactors in Morrisville This Week

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Story from staff reports. Photo from Cedar Fork Rifles. Left, Duncan Parrish, right Edward Parrish, circa 1861.

Morrisville Historic Exhibit Grand Opening and Documentary Premier

The Town of Morrisville will unveil new historic exhibits and two video documentaries that feature the history of the town.

The exhibits will tell the story of Morrisville from the first Native Americans to the present. In addition, a new documentary on the history of the town entitled,  Jeremiah’s Dream: The Story of Morrisville, will bring this story to life. In addition, a second documentary of the 1865 Civil War battle in Morrisville, Twilight of Sabers, will also be premiered.

The exhibit opening will take place on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in Town Hall followed by the premier of the video premier in the Council Chambers.

For more information contact, Ben Hitchings, Planning Director, bhitchings@townofmorrisville.org

Reenacting History

Members of the North Carolina Grays/Cedar Fork Rifles will bring history to life with period costume, morning and afternoon company drill and a flag ceremony at Page House in Morrisville on  Saturday, June 25, 2011, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Period civilian dress encouraged. Sponsored by the Cedar Fork Rifles Preservation Society.

For more information contact: wgo6regnc@aol.com

 

Giant Yard Sale This Saturday!

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Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Jeri Gloege.

Cary, NC – This Saturday, June 18, the Cary Senior Center will host its annual Giant Yard Sale. Read more

Paddle Over to This Film Festival

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Story from staff reports. Photo by Nicholas Ng.

Cary,NC, June 24th and 25th, 2011 – RallyPoint Sport Grill will host and  present the 6th Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival, on Friday and Saturday, June 24th and 25th, 2011 at 7:00 pm on both nights. Read more

Cary Invasion Makes CBL Playoffs

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Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Suzie Wolf.

Cary, NC – Playoff basketball is coming to Cary on Friday June 24, 2011. The Cary Invasion, 9-0 in their inaugural season, will face a to-be-determined opponent in the first round of the CBL Playoffs at Herb Young Community Center. Read more

Contest: Win 4 Tickets to Cross Currents Music Festival

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Calling all student-musicians: Here’s your chance to win 4 concert tickets to the first night of the Cary Cross Currents Music & Arts Festival. All you have to do is send us a picture of yourself with your musical instrument.

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Don’t Be Clueless!

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Story by Leslie Huffman.

Cary, NC – The kids are out of school. Now what? Well, you could go to the pool. You could go see a movie. How about bowling? Those are some good ideas.

Do you need a GREAT idea, something different? I can give you a clue on an awesome interactive event you can do with your family or some friends. Getting better. Read more

Go Local: The Purple Polka Dot

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Cary, NC – On a recent hot afternoon, I was downtown visiting the Ashworth Drug Store lunch counter and noticed all the activity going on next door in the little yellow building. Read more

Music: Miranda Lambert in Cary on Friday

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Cary, NC – This Friday, June 3, rising country star Miranda Lambert is coming to Cary for a show at Booth Amphitheatre. Is she the next Taylor Swift or the next young star swiftly forgotten?  Read more

Events: Remembrance on Memorial Day 2011

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Story and photo by Brennin Cummings.

Cary, NC – Growing up, Memorial Day meant a lot of things to me – the end of the school year, beautiful weather, and my family’s annual Memorial Day party. However, it also meant playing my trumpet at memorial services for veterans around my hometown. Read more

Announcing the 2nd Annual Cary Scavenger Hunt

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Cary, NC – Do you like looking for hidden clues?  Do you want to win prizes?  Do you love Cary? Here is your chance to come and join the hunt in CaryCitizen’s 2nd Annual Cary Scavenger Hunt!  Get out your map and mark your calendars for Saturday July 23, 2011. Read more