July 4: A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Hops

Story by Matt Young. Photo by Charlie. Read more in our Wine & Beer Series.

Cary, NC – Beer might just be the great Fourth of July beverage. Millions and millions of cans, bottles, glasses and cups will be consumed next Wednesday. But how to explain the difference in taste between a Budweiser and a Duvel Special Edition Triple? Just in time for Independence Day, here’s A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Hops. Read more

Thursday – HoCA at Dorry’s Downtown

Story from Community Contributor Doc Thorne.

Cary, NC – Make plans to attend the Heart of Cary Association’s “What’s Up? Downtown!” networking and membership event at Dorry’s Downtown (211 E. Chatham Street) this Thursday night.

What’s Up Downtown – June 28

The good time begins at 5.30PM and everyone is invited. As always there will be great food, live music, some pretty nice door prizes and, of course, loads of fellowship and fun! So spread the word and come. Better yet, why not bring along your family, friends and associates to meet and mingle, too? It’s a great way to get into your weekend mood one day early!

Our generous sponsors for this event are Westbrook & Associates, CaryCitizen, and Taylor Family Investments. They wouldn’t miss it for the world, neither should you!

Event Details

What’s Up Downtown
Presented by Heart of Cary Association
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Starts at 5:30 PM

Dorry’s Downtown
211 E. Chatham Street
Cary NC
Cost: Free

Kickin Grass Band Concert This Friday – Free

Cary, NC – The Kickin Grass Band makes their debut appearance at The Starlight Concert Series on Friday, June 29, 2012. This  free series of concerts are held on select Friday evenings throughout the summer. Read more

NYC Fashion Trends for Women this Summer

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Earlier this month, CaryCitizen Publisher Hal Goodtree traveled to New York City to speak at WordCamp 2012, a digital publishing conference. While he was there, he spent a couple of hours photographing style on the street. Lindsey Chester explains the summer trends for women. Read more

St. Jude’s Walk-a-Thon – July 15

Story by community contributor Anita Punj. Photo via Facebook.

Morrisville, NC – S.A.S Helping Hearts consist of a small team of middle and elementary-age students who express their gratitude by helping sick children through organizing annual fund raisers for various children’s hospitals. Last year, their first event was for Duke University Children’s Hospital and included a yard sale which raised almost three thousand dollars. This year’s goal plans to double that amount, and the proceeds will go to St. Jude Hospital. Read more

July 4: Retiring a Worn Flag

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Richard Eriksson.

Cary, NC – With July 4th just around the corner, many people in Cary will be flying the U.S. flag. But is your flag in fit condition? And what can you do if it is not? Read more

Real Estate: Park at Crossroads Set to Sell

Story from staff reports. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Last month,  Associated Estates Realty Corporation (AERC) of Ohio bought the Apartments at the Arboretum. Now, they are close to a deal to add the Park at Crossroads to their Cary portfolio. Read more

Technology Video: 155 MPH All-Electric Superbus

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo from Superbus.

Cary, NC – This week, the S.T.E.M. Technology Video series returns with a story about a 155 MPH all-electric Superbus.  Read more

Recipe: Roasting Corn on the Grill

Recipe by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Rose Tulips.

Cary, NC – The corn is looking good this year in North Carolina. Just in time for the Fourth of July, here’s a sure-fire way to roast up some perfect ears on the grill. Read more

Cary Student Selected for National Youth Science Camp

Cary, NC – Greeshma Somashekar from Cary, North Carolina, was selected to represent North Carolina as a delegate to the 2012 National Youth Science Camp® (NYSC). Somashekar, a recent graduate of North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, will join 119 other top high school graduates representing the United States as well as students from other countries at the prestigious four-week program, now in its 49th year. Read more