Mr. Blue Shoes

Photos from the Mr. Blue Shoes Concert

Mr. Blue Shoes

Cary, NC — On Saturday, March 7, 2015, the Town hosted Mr. Blue Shoes, an interactive children’s entertainer and musician with a historical twist, at the Cary Arts Center. Photographer Dave Gill captured the experience for CaryCitizen. Read more

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2015 Cary Scavenger Hunt: Save the Date!

cary scavenger hunt

Cary, NC — For the 6th year in a row, CaryCitizen will produce the Cary Scavenger Hunt. This year, the Hunt will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2015.  Read more

st. paddy's day

2015 Guide to St. Paddy’s Day Pub Parties in Cary

st. paddy's day

Cary, NC — Cary doesn’t have a big St. Paddy’s Day parade, but we do have several Irish pubs that like to celebrate the day that the snakes were driven out of Ireland. We took a look around town and found this list of festivities for you. Read more

Daylight savings

Sleep-Well Tips to Prepare for Daylight Savings

Daylight savings

Cary, NC — This week, March 2-8, 2015, is National Sleep Awareness Week–which is ironic when you consider the fact that, at 2 am on Sunday, U.S. clocks will spring forward one hour, causing Americans to lose one hour of sleep. Read more

Education: Bill Fletcher March Newsletter

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Wake County, NC — Thoughts for March 2015 from Bill Fletcher, Member Wake County Board of Education. Read more

taxes

Money Matters: 2014 Taxes & 2015 Limits

taxes

Cary, NC — The New Year is upon us and, with it, a few new Federal contribution limits on the various qualified retirement plans. This is a quick overview of the 2015 numbers along with a reminder on what you can still do for the 2014 tax year. Read more

Weekend

Weekend: Guinness Engravings & Mr. Blue Shoes

Weekend

Cary, NC — A variety of events, all right here in Cary, await you this weekend. Free performances by VocalMotion, beer glass engravings, various concerts, the Cary Invasion’s fun-for-the-whole-family basketball game–and much more–are all on the CaryCitizen calendar. Read more

Dig In!

Dig In! to Urban Community Gardening in Cary

Dig In!

Raleigh, NC — Dig In!, an upcoming gardening conference for all Wake County residents, will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Marbles Kids Museum in Downtown Raleigh. CaryCitizen did some “digging” to find out more about the educational event and about how we can apply the teachings to both personal and community gardens right here in Cary.   Read more

caregiver

Haley’s Story: The Caregiver Journey Began

caregiver

Editor’s Note: Last month, Haley Gray, author and senior advocate, shared her motivation and reasoning behind her book, Choosing a Caregiver: Expect the Best and Know How to Ask for It. Each month, she’ll share stories about her personal experiences of finding care for aging parents to help provide comfort and guidance for those in similar situations. Read more

choir

SAS Choir Hosts Benefit Shows This Weekend

choir

Cary, NC — VocalMotion, an all-volunteer adult show choir sponsored by SAS Institute in Cary, will host exciting performances this week, March 5-8, 2015, to raise money for the Triangle Aphasia Project (TAP), a compassionate program that helps individuals suffering from communication impairments.  Read more