Classifieds: Speakers, Antique Chairs, Play Set
Cary, NC – Interest has been lively for Classified Cary during this first week of operation. Several interesting things have shown up for sale. Read more
Decorating Tips For The Holiday Season
Story by Vivien Koronet of Vivien Koronet Interior Design. Photo by Rachel Andrew.
Cary, NC – So it’s time to decorate for the holidays again, and the challenge is on. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, and or Kwanzaa, everyone wants their home to take on that magical holiday feel. An excellent way to begin the decorating process is to assess the existing color scheme in your home. Read more
Events Calendar: Tis The Season
Story by Lindsey Chester, editor of the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events. Photos courtesy the Town of Cary.
Cary, NC – We’ve had our turkey and shopped on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. Now bring on the parades, music, gingerbread, and It’s a Wonderful Life in Cary. Here’s a run-down of local holiday events from the CaryCitizen Calendar. Read more
Volunteer: Cary Ole Time Winter Festival
Cary, NC – You say you want to get involved? Here’s your chance. Doc Thorne of The Heart of Cary Association has put out the call for help for the Ole Time Winter Festival—coming up this Saturday, December 3, 2011. Read more
Recipe: Taco Casserole, a Winner Dinner
Recipe by Lindsey Chester. Photo by J. Pellgen.
Cary, NC- If you’re like me, you are always on the hunt for a dinner that everyone in your household will eat, is easy to prepare, and can be easy on the wallet. This is especially true during the holidays. My Taco Casserole is one of those winner dinners. Read more
Events: Wreaths Across America on Dec 10
Story from staff reports. Above, recent Yates Mill D.A.R. luncheon at Page-Walker.
Cary, NC – The Yates Mill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosts a Wreaths Across America ceremony at noon, Saturday, Dec. 10, at Hillcrest Cemetery (off Page Street) in Cary. Attending will be Bianca Strzalkowski of Fuquay-Varina, the 2011 Military Spouse of the Year (named by Military Spouse magazine) with a color guard of U.S. Naval Cadets. Read more
Real-Life Guitar Heroes
Cary, NC – Some time ago, we ran a story about a local band called Mind the Gap. The name of the band is derived from a British saying used as a public announcement when people are stepping from a train or subway. It is a warning to watch your step. MTG considers “the gap” a metaphor for life. They play solely for charity. Read more
Mills Park Collects a Ton of Food
Story by Cindy Sinkez. Photo from Mills Park Middle 6th Grade Blog.
Cary, NC – Mills Park Middle School delivered 2276 pound of food to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC last week. Read more
Coping With Losses From Suicide During the Holidays
Story by Matt Young. Photo by Timothy Faust.
Cary, NC – A friend of mine, Jeri Wade, contacted me.
She is a “survivor” of family suicide and an active volunteer with The Triangle Survivors of Suicide (SOS). Read more