Weekend: Holiday Cheer for the Whole Family

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Cary, NC — It’s the last weekend before Christmas, and there’s so much to do. Check out the calendar to take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle, because this weekend is a great one for family-friendly events in and around Cary.

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3 Steps to Protect Your Pet During the Holidays

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Cary, NC — The holiday season is the most dangerous time of the year for our pets. Read on, and learn how to protect your dogs and cats from poisoning, extreme temperatures, and emotional and physical distress. Read more

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Cary’s Jewish Cultural Festival: Coming Dec 22

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Cary, NC — Cary’s Jewish Cultural Festival is back. On Monday, December 22, 2014, the Cary Arts Center will be filled with festivities to celebrate Jewish culture and the seventh night of Hanukkah. Read more

Recipes: Homemade Christmas Candy

Homemade Christmas Candy

Cary, NC — Like every family, mine has changed and evolved throughout the years–along with many of our Christmas traditions. However, each and every year, we always enjoy making homemade Christmas candy for friends and loved ones.  Read more

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Recipe: Oven-Roasted Beets

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Cary, NC — On a cold, dark winter night, nothing satisfies like oven-roasted beets. Try this easy recipe and do your body good. Read more

Cary Visual Art Teams Up with Life Experiences

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Cary, NC — Cary Visual Art and Life Experiences, Inc. are two local non-profits that do incredible things in our community. Last week, with the help of successful artist Eric McRay, the organizations joined together to create fun workshops for employees at the Life Experiences facility. Read more

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Food: Potato Latkes for Hanukkah

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Cary, NC — Like many families in Cary, we will celebrate the first night of Hanukkah (Tuesday, December 16, 2014) by lighting a menorah, spinning dreidels, and eating traditional foods like potato latkes. Read more

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Garden: Holiday Plants for Your Home

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Cary, NC — There are plenty of holiday plants available to brighten your decor this season. The poinsettia is the most well known, but several others can also become perennials in your home with a little extra care. Read more

Weekend: The Cary Christmas Parade & Five Tons of Snow

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Cary, NC — According to the CaryCitizen Calendar, this weekend is packed with many winter events. Bundle up, because whether you are in search of holiday happenings or are simply looking for fun nearby, there is something certain to get everyone out of the house this weekend.

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American Legion Scholarship Up for Grabs

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Cary, NC — High school students from across the nation, and from across North Carolina, are invited to take part in The American Legion’s 78th National High School Oratorical Contest–a program that provides scholarships to three winning high school students. Read more