Weekend Events: Cool John, the RailHawks, Brave and More

Lindsey Chester edits the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events.

Cary, NC – Summer is officially here on the CaryCitizen CaryCitizen Calendar, with Cool John Ferguson, a RailHawks game, a special screening of Brave and much more this weekend. Read more

Afloat With the Cary Naval ROTC Sailing Team

Story by Brian Schmid. Photo by Phillip Thomas.

Cary, NC – Did you know that Cary High has a Junior ROTC program? Did you know that it’s Naval ROTC? Well, Cary NJROTC has a new sailing team, and I’m the captain. Here’s the story of a typical sailing practice on our new yacht. Read more

History: The Real Story of Pocahantas

Story by Gordon Mercer, professor emeritus at Western Carolina University and Marcia Gaines Mercer, published author and columnist.

“Pocahontas is one of those historical characters who comes across to us eternally embalmed in some legend rather than a person in her own right and in her own humanity.”  – Noel B. Gerson Read more

A Car Wash for Tubas

Story from staff reports. Photo from WikiMedia.

Cary, NC – Under the heading “Interesting and Eclectic Events in Cary,” there’s a car wash for tubas this weekend at Cary High School. Read more

Chamber: Business After Hours on Tuesday

File photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Always popular, Business After Hours will be rocking PNC Bank in Cary this Tuesday. Mark your calendars. Read more

Shiitake Mushroom Workshop this Saturday

Story from staff reports. Photo by Kathie Hodge for Cornell Fungi.

Cary, NC – Here’s something unusual: Garden Supply Company in Cary is offering a workshop this Saturday for people who want to grow their own shiitake mushrooms. Read more

Father’s Day: Thrill or Chill in Chatham County

Photo by Bill Gracey.

Cary, NC – Most of Cary is in Wake County. But a small sliver in the northwest corner is actually in Chatham. So we turned to Julie Roland, our favorite correspondent in Chatham County, for a run-down of Father’s Day ideas west of Highway 55. Read more

Summer Concerts at Booth Ampitheatre

Story by Brian Schmid. Photo from GlenCampbellMusic.com.

Cary, NC – I love Booth Ampitheatre in Cary. The atmosphere under the trees, the amazing sound quality and the variety of musical acts make this a town treasure. Here’s an update on what’s coming up for Cary concert-goers this summer. Read more

Food: My New Favorite Bagel Joint

Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Barbecue and bluegrass are just fine. But every Sunday, ex-pat New Yorkers living in Cary need a good bagel. Maybe you do, too. If so, let me tell you about my new favorite bagel place. Read more

Dorcas Creates Energy & Cash with Rooftop Solar Farm

 Staff reports.

Cary, NC – Dorcas Ministries in Cary has a new solar rooftop. It generates energy, cash and claims to be the largest solar farm in Wake County. Read more