Weekend: Pig Pickin’, Trivia & New Sculptures
Cary, NC — The calendar of events is full this weekend with fun events like the RailHawks’ Pig Pickin’, trivia night at Chatham Hill Winery and new sculptures Downtown. Read more
Cary Scavenger Hunt: Clue Bombs
Team including Councilman Ed Yerha from 2014 at a clue location
Cary, NC — As we gear up for our Cary Scavenger Hunt, we realize that folks might be intimidated about signing up. We have some helpful hints that will give you an idea of what to expect and may help you win! ClueBombs are coming! Read more
Agriculture: Big News from Cary’s Upchurch Farm
Cary, NC — To me, it’s the middle of summer, but fall is already here for my friends at the Upchurch Farm. As of last week, they started preparing their Cary fields to harvest pumpkins for Halloween, and I paid them a visit to find out what’s in store for later this year. Read more
Editor’s Journal: Extra Innings & Blu Bop
Editor’s Note: The weekly editor’s journal is a collection of photos, thoughts and events from last week that didn’t make it into stories of their own.
Cary, NC — A family-friendly networking event at Cary’s USA Baseball Training Complex combined with a lively outdoor concert in Bond Park made for a great time last week. Read more
Haley’s Story: Parent-Child Role Reversals
Editor’s Note: Each month, Haley Gray, author and senior advocate, shares stories and expertise about her personal experiences of finding care for aging parents to help provide comfort and guidance for those who are in similar situations.
Cary, NC — People are living longer, and an increasing number of adult children are becoming caregivers to their aging parents. Read more
Tomato Day: This Weekend in Carrboro
Editor’s Note: We found news of an exciting event in Carrboro this weekend (just a short drive from Cary) thanks to our friends at The Better Sleep Store in Chapel Hill.
Carrboro, NC — It’s a big weekend for fresh produce in Carrboro. On Saturday, July 11, 2015, Tomato Day will return to Carrboro with over 75 tomato varieties in different sizes, shapes and colors. Then, throughout the whole weekend, enjoy a town-wide Summer Harvest Sale. Read more
Recipe: Sweet & Tangy Quinoa Salad
Cary, NC — In the summertime, I’m always looking for chilled, light lunches. This quinoa salad makes for a sweet, tangy summer lunch that is also packed with protein. Read more
Education: Bill Fletcher July Newsletter
Wake County, NC — Thoughts for July 2015 from Bill Fletcher, Member Wake County Board of Education. Read more
Editor’s Journal: 4th of July & More
Editor’s Note: The weekly editor’s journal is a collection of photos, thoughts and events from last week that didn’t make it into stories of their own.
Cary, NC — Last weekend, despite the scattered showers, we took photos of 4th of July celebrations in Cary and Raleigh and visited Durham for a Sunday baseball game. Read more