Robbery Can’t Stop Triangle Family Expo

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Robbery by Scott Wilcoxson.

Cary, NC – A robbery at the Beaver Creek Shopping center created some quick changes in plans for the Triangle Family Expo . The Expo is part of the  Twice as Nice Consignment sale which was to start this past Monday. But when the owners did their site walk through Thursday, it was discovered that all the copper wiring had been stolen and the building was without power. Read more

Recipe: Matzoh Ball Soup

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Story and recipe by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Passover, the Jewish holiday commemorating the Exodus from slavery in ancient Egypt, starts on Monday evening. Here’s a family recipe for matzoh ball soup, a staple of the holiday. Read more

Education: Summer Learning Camps

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Sascha Grant.

Cary, NC – This is the second in a 3-part series that highlights camp options for families in Cary. Camps aren’t just about games and campfires. Learning camps are a very popular in competitive Cary. Here’s a listing of 12 summer learning camps in Cary to give your kids that competitive edge before next Fall. Read more

Spring Checklist for the Home

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Story by Danny Taylor, Realtor and owner of DT&Co Real Estate. Photo by Lauren Finkel.

Cary, NC – It’s too late to plant spring bulbs; it’s not too late to get your home ready for the spring season.  Read more

Diplomacy Starts at Home

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Cary, NC – How much do you know about the different cultures that call Cary home?  Cary’s Sister Cities Association aims to bring cultures together at their fifth annual Citizen Diplomacy Dinner this Thursday. Read more

Lyle Lovett Headlines Band Together May 4

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Photo from Lyle Lovett on Facebook.

Cary, NC – The concert season is starting to gear up. Koka Booth Amphitheatre just announced that Lyle Lovette will be performing a Band Together Benefit Concert on Saturday May 4. Read more

Gardening: Cool Season Veggies to Plant Now

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC- The weather is warming up, and suddenly things at the garden center are looking very tempting. Here’s what you CAN plant now: cool season edible plants. Not as sexy as mixed beds of flowers, but these satisfy not only the eye, but the palate. Read more

It’s Not Ping Pong – 12 Annual Butterfly Cup

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Photo by Tom Nguyen.

Cary, NC- Last year, the Town of Cary was fortunate to snag the Olympic Table Tennis qualifier trials which were hosted at Bond Park Community Center. This weekend, Cary will play host to international talent competing in USATT National Level Table Tennis Championship competition, this time for $16,500 in prize money. This isn’t Ping Pong! Read more

Weekend Events: March 15, 2013

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CaryCitizen Calendar of Events is edited by Lindsey Chester. Photo from CaryInvasion.

Cary, NC – Big weekend on tap in Cary with a new musical hitting the boards, St. Patrick’s Day and a very special basketball game, all on the Calendar for this weekend. Read more

St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Pubs in Cary

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Cary, NC – When you come from New York City, you think that St. Patrick’s Day is a crazy celebration with public drunkenness and a parade through town that leaves the average worker vowing to stay inside for lunch on March 17. But here in Cary, the revelry is decidedly more civilized. Look for these local pubs to fix you up with some excellent grub, fine Irish entertainment and a pint or two. Read more