7 Ways to Go Green in Cary with Spruce

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Buksy.

Cary, NC – Did you know the Town of Cary pays an average of $32 per ton in disposal fees to send trash to the landfill, and currently gets paid $18 per ton for all the items we recycle?  Cary recycles more than any other municipality in all of North Carolina. Each year more Cary trash gets recycled -it just makes sound fiscal sense.

Tune up your green lifestyle with 7 Spruce events this Spring. Read more

Events: Contra Dance This Saturday

Story from staff reports. Photos by Patrick Smyth.

What happens when symphony musicians put down their violins, then pick them up again and call them fiddles?

Come and see on Saturday evening, February 25 when the Raleigh Civic Symphony Association (RCSA) sponsors a contra dance to benefit the Orchestras of NC State University. Read more

Money Matters: Estate Planning Checklist for Everyone

Cary, NC – Guest article by attorney Jackie Bedard of Carolina Family Estate Planning. Photo by Michal Hrabovec.

I hear the same excuses over and over….

  • I don’t have an “estate.”
  • I have more debt than assets.
  • The only thing I have is my home.

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Harold’s Blog: Trip to the Nation’s Capitol

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through February 19, 2012. Photo by Wally Gobetz.

Cary, NC – This week consisted mostly of my trip to Washington. Read more

Techology Video: Alpha Dog Robot

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo from Boston Dynamics.

Cary, NC – Here is a cool and inspiring technology video to start off your Monday morning: three generations of a sure-footed robot dog that can carry 400 pounds in combat. Read more

Visit SAS, Hear a Concert, Double Your Donation

Story from staff reports. Photo from Vocal Motion.

Cary, NC – In the past, we’ve written about Vocal Motion, the choral ensemble at SAS in Cary. Upcoming shows this week offer a chance to visit the SAS Campus, hear this fabulous group for free and double the value of any donation you make at the concert to DonorsChoose.org. Read more

Weekend: Kids’ Bird Count

The CaryCitizen Calendar of Events is edited by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Orbital Joe.

Cary, NC – This coming weekend, we want to highlight the Kids’ Bird Count at Marla Dorrel Park on Saturday. Read more

Prairie Home Companion Returns to Cary

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Joshua Steadman for CaryCitizen.

Cary, NC – We heard this news a few days ago but forgot to post it. Garrison Keillor and A Prairie Home Companion will be returning to Booth Amphtheatre in Cary this summer. Who knows – maybe they’ll tape the show for a national radio broadcast. Read more

Education: Take the School Bell Survey Today

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC- The Wake County Board of Education has a new proposed bell schedule for the coming 2012-2013 school year. They plan to reduce the current three tier bell and busing  system to a 2 tier system.   Read more

Video Playlist: Valentine’s Day

Playlist by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Shandi-lee.

Cary, NC – Just for Valentine’s Day, here’s a video playlist of love songs for your listening pleasure. Read more