Weekend Events: MLK Celebrations, Wine Tasting, Karaoke and More

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Cary, NC – Since the year 1983, our country has celebrated the federal holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to remember the efforts of the nation’s most famous civil rights activist. This Monday and all weekend long, Cary, and cities all over will do just that.

The Town of Cary’s annual event series, MLK Jr. Dreamfest, will run from Saturday, Jan. 18 to Monday, Jan. 20 and consists of eight different programs, most of which are free to take part in. From acts of service to various plays and readings, this weekend is all about recognizing and remembering the work, life and vision of MLK Jr.

Start the weekend off right with a night on the town this Thursday and Friday. Events include wine tasting, movies at the Cary Theater, stand-up comedy and more.

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Fest in the West: Western Cary’s Signature Festival

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Cary, NC — Imagine a place where everyone in Cary is welcome. Now imagine that place filled with live entertainment, amazing food and yes, beer. Good news, you can stop imagining and start planning, because Fest in the West is back for its fifth year and the admission is free! Read more

Five Strategies for Tax-Efficient Investing

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Cary, NC – After factoring in federal income and capital gains taxes, the alternative minimum tax, and possible state and local taxes, your investments’ returns in any given year may be reduced by 40% or more. Here are five ways to potentially lower your tax bill.

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Weekend Events: Lantern Festival, Canine 5K Race, Chili Cook-Off and More

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Cary, NC – The theme of this weekend is entertainment. Whether your cup of tea is a movie screening, comedy show, live music or an evening at the NC Chinese Lantern Festival, Cary’s got you covered. 

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Education

Bill Fletcher: Strategic Plan for the Future, Bus Driver Pay Raise and More

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Wake County, NC – Thoughts for the start of 2020 from Bill Fletcher, Member of the Wake County Board of Education.

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Cary Student

Cary Student Earns Grant for Ocean Research

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Cary, NC – The ocean is home to a vast number of ecosystems, many of which we still don’t understand. One graduate student from Cary earned a grant to study tropical fish behaviors, which is increasingly important work as ocean habitats undergo change. Read more

Cary Town Council

Town Council Profile: Ya Liu

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Cary, NC – Ya Liu is Cary’s newest Council Member, elected to District D in the 2019 municipal election. We talked with Liu about her priorities as a Council Member and what she’s learned about this new position. Read more

Three Kings Day

Weekend Events: New Year, Three Kings Parade and More

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Cary, NC – It’s the first weekend of 2020 and get it started right with fun events around Cary, including the annual Three Kings Parade, new movies and performances around town and much more. Read more

Cary Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa Creator Talks About Origins at Cary Celebration

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Cary, NC – For Cary’s 25th Kwanzaa Celebration, presented by the Ujima Group, Inc., Kwanzaa’s creator Maulana Karenga spoke to a packed crowd about the reasons he created the African heritage holiday and how to keep its values year-round. Read more

Gifting Tree Project Winner Announced

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Cary, NC- The 2019 Town of Cary’s Gifting Tree Project had over 60 entries, the most entries ever in the eight years the Town has organized the contest. Read more