FUMC Notes: Reality Check in Appalachia

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Story and pictures from Lori Barmer of First United Methodist Church in Cary.

Cary, NC – The work of First United’s Appalachia Service Project (ASP) specifically focuses on homes in disrepair. For the past 26 years, First United Church Cary has sent mission teams to impoverished communities in West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. Read more

Photo Essay: Spring Bounty at the Farmer’s Market

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Story and pictures by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – I found myself at the farmer’s market around 8 AM Saturday morning. Only one word to describe it: bounty. Fruits and vegetables (and dog treats) piled high. I had to take some pictures. Read more

Announcing the 4th Annual Cary Scavenger Hunt!

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Story by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – Announcing the 4th annual Cary Scavenger Hunt on September 21, 2013 at Page-Walker Arts & History Center in Cary, NC!  Read more

Movie Review: Star Trek “Into Darkness”

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Movie review by Robert Geiger for CaryCitizen.

Cary, NC – First off, a little disclaimer. I’ve been a Star Trek fan since the original series aired when I was growing up in the 60-70’s. I’ve seen every episode and movie of every series with all the crews and captains over the years. I’m a child of the “space age” inspired by vision and possibility of humanity reaching for the stars. I was eating in my kitchen watching the first man set foot on the Moon. NASA was news and the space program was our hope for Mankind’s future. Read more

West Chatham Roundabout – First Pictures

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Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – The construction of the new West Chatham Street roundabout is coming along nicely. Here are the first pictures of this new and interesting road feature. Read more

Gardening: Drought Tolerant Plants

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Photos by Lindsey Chester and Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – As we head into the summer months here in the Triangle, it is good to consider plants that like it hot and don’t need much water. These drought tolerant plants can keep your gardening lively during the hottest months of summer. Read more

Weekend Events: Sports, Music, Dancing and Pig (Pickin’)

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Lindsey Chester edits the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events. Photo by Connor Hickey.

Cary, NC – Summer kicks into gear in Cary this coming weekend with enticing offerings for music lovers, swing dancers, sports fans and connoisseurs of ‘Cue. Read more

Wine Shop Rocks Their Winetasting

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Story and photos by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – We stayed in town over the Holiday weekend, and I’m glad we did. Saturday, May 25, I stopped by Sip…A Wine Store for one of the season’s first great summer parking lot parties. Read more

History: 20 Years of Preservation at Hemlock Bluffs

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Story and photo by David Lindquist, chair of the Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board.

Cary, NC – This month, the Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Friends, staff, volunteers and others in the community gathered to celebrate this landmark on May 8. Read more

Pictures: National Taiwan Heritage Day in Cary

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Story by Lindsey Chester and photos by Brooke Meyer.

Cary, NC- May 24 was declared Cary’s National Taiwan Heritage Day in a proclamation by Councilman Jack Smith. He spoke at the beginning of what turned out to be an amazing display of athletics by the Taipei Physical Education College’s award winning Cultural Arts Performing Team Friday at the Cary Arts Center. Read more