Don’s Blog: 2015 Weekend Retreat Updates

Cary Council on the train heading to Charlotte - Copyright Bush Photography ;-)

Cary, NC — The 2015 Cary Town Council and Staff Retreat was held in Charlotte this past weekend and, I have to say, this was probably one of the best – if not the best – retreats I have ever participated in. Read more

Tech Tank

Tech Tank Review: Cary Bike & Hike App

Tech Tank

Cary, NC — On January 12, 2015, the Town of Cary released a new municipal mobile application, the Cary Bike & Hike App. Technology Tank undertook a survey to get user feedback on the new app. Read more

Lifetime Learning Academy

Lifetime Learning Academy Celebrates 8 Years

Lifetime Learning Academy

Tom and Rosemary Wyrick proudly display their new name and logo.

Cary, NC — Tom and Rosemary Wyrick, owners of Lifetime Learning Academy, have been making a difference in the lives of their students for awhile now, but the month of February brings an exciting change. On Friday, February 6, 2015, the Wyricks will hold an open house at their Cary location to celebrate their academy’s new status as an independent tutoring center. Read more

Tax return

Filing Your Tax Return: 2015 Tips & Tricks

Tax return

Cary, NC — Ready or not, it’s that time of year again! Time to start thinking about filing your 2014 tax return. Becca Smith, Director of Marketing for Smith & Smith, CPA, gives some important dates and great advice to CaryCitizen readers.  Read more

Blues

Hurricanes Lose to St. Louis Blues

Blues

Raleigh, NC — On Friday, January 30, 2015, the Carolina Hurricanes had an October-like beginning but finished strong only to lose in a shootout of 3-2 to the St. Louis Blues at the PNC Arena. The Blues are not one of the biggest teams in the NHL, but they’re full of talent and are very well coached. Rarely do they have any missed assignments, and they have excellent team chemistry on the ice. Read more

Cary Chamber Screens Durham Documentary This Week

chamber-durham-movie

Cary, NC — The Cary Chamber of Commerce holds an Economic Development breakfast every month. This month, on Wednesday, the program will be a screening of the 1/2 hour documentary Because No One Else Would – the Story of American Tobacco and the Durham Renaissance, produced by CaryCitizen publisher Hal Goodtree. Read more

Seniors

Advice for Tricky Talks with Aging Parents

Seniors

Cary, NC — How do you start that delicate conversation with your parents about aging, living accommodations and other necessary topics? Nancy Caggia, a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist, shares her experience, knowledge and advice on the matter. Read more

Tutu

Cary Entrepreneur’s Tutus Reach NYC

Tutu

Diane showed me the intricate details of an in-progress tutu bodice.

Cary, NC — When Lindsey and Hal mentioned to me that their neighbor designs ballet tutus worn in New York City and around the world, I knew that I had to investigate. Artist/entrepreneur Diane Schaubach sat down to chat with me about the reasoning, artistry, and passion behind her professional tutus.  Read more

State of the Town Address

Cary Mayor Delivers 2015 State of the Town Address

State of the Town Address

Cary, NC — This week on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, Mayor Harold Weinbrecht delivered his annual State of the Town Address to the Cary Chamber of Commerce at Prestonwood Country Club.  Read more