Carpenter Park

Cary Breaks Ground on Carpenter Park & Memorial

Carpenter Park

Cary, NC — A brand-new Cary park will be home to a privately-funded memorial to recognize the victims of two planes crashes, one of which that occurred only one mile from the park’s site.

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Beekeeping

Beekeeping Workshop This Weekend

Beekeeping

Cary, NC — We already know that Garden Supply Company isn’t your average nursery. In addition to outdoor gardening supplies, the store carries distinctive gifts, home decor, fun classes, a terrarium station, and…bees? Read more

Easter

2015 Guide to Easter Festivities in Cary

Easter

Cary, NC — Easter Sunday (April 5, 2015) is more than a week away, but egg hunts and other festivities start early in Cary. We rounded up a list of fun events occurring this week and next both in town and around the Triangle.

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Memory Cafe

Cary’s Memory Cafe: Food, Support & Kind People

Memory Cafe

Cary, NC — On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, I attended The Memory Cafe, a monthly event that supports local families with loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s and Dementia.  Read more

Weekend

Weekend: Beer, Bacon & Easter Egg Hunts

Weekend

Cary, NC — You won’t want to miss this weekend in Cary. The weather is getting warmer, and the calendar is overflowing with spring festivals, activities, and fun for citizens of all ages. Read more

Boutique

Cary Boutiques: 2015 Guide to Spring Fashion

Stephanie Ashworth of Ashworth's Prim & Proper now carries Lilly Pulitizter

Stephanie Ashworth of Ashworth Prim & Proper now carries Lilly Pulitzer

Cary, NC — A few weeks ago, before spring clothes hit the stores, I was able to the preview some of this year’s spring fashion trends. Now that the weather has finally warmed up, these colorful designs are starting to pop-up right here in our many locally-owned Cary boutiques. Read more

Joy Pike Honored at Cary Arbor Day Celebration

Sarah Justice

Cary, NC — Under a sunny sky, the Town of Cary celebrated their annual Arbor Day on Saturday, March 21, 2015 by honoring Joy Pike with an Eastern red bud tree to be planted at the Herb Young Community Center in Downtown Cary. Read more

Basant Bahar

Photos: Basant Bahar Celebrates Indian Heritage

Basant Bahar

Cary, NC — On Sunday, March 15, 2015 almost every seat in the Cary Arts Center auditorium was full. In celebration of Spring, and of their 15th year anniversary, Hum Sub presented their annual Basant Bahar, a rich display of Indian music, dance and heritage. Read more

Ageless Design

Ageless Design: Building a Home for Seniors

Ageless Design

Cary, NC — What makes a home a suitable place to grow old in or an accessible place for people with disabilities? To continue my aging in place series, I’ll describe what ageless design is and how it can help senior citizens stay in their homes longer. Read more

parade

Photos: Raleigh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

parade

Raleigh, NC — The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place in Raleigh on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Despite a steady mist of rain and overcast skies, I had a great time capturing some shots of leprechaun hat-clad dogs, miniature ponies, colorful costumes and lots of organizations and groups–some of which were from Cary! Read more