Backyard Birding in Cary with Roger Tory Peterson
Story by Lindsey Chester. Photos by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – I moved to Cary thirteen years ago from a fairly urban area, 15 miles outside of Manhattan. We didn’t see many birds there beside the common robin, sparrow or occasional bluejay. I did a double take when I saw my first bright yellow gold finch in Cary. I simply had to know what this tropical looking bird was!
That’s when I fell in love with Roger Tory Peterson’s Field Guide to Eastern Birds. Read more
2011 Cary Scavenger Hunt: And the Winners Are…
Story by Leslie Huffman. Lead photo by Brooke Meyer. Other photos courtesy of 2011 Cary Scavenger Hunt participants.
Cary, NC – It was a hot, hot day. But, the Cary Scavenger Hunt Teams were up to the challenge. With a Clue Book in hand, filled with 60 clues, teams spread out across Cary to earn points. Read more
Money Matters: Managing College Debt
Story by Peter “Coach Pete” D’Arruda, RFC, President of Capital Financial Advisory Group and the host of Coach Pete’s Financial Safari on WPTF, WEEB and WFNC.
The average college student today is almost certain to leave their university with student loan debt – in fact, they are more likely to leave with debt than they are to leave with a diploma.
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Harold’s Blog: Impact Fees Downtown, Officer Penland and More
Cary, NC – From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through July 24, 2011. Photo by Brooke Meyer.
This week was dominated by a candidates’ forum and meetings that included a council work session on downtown. Read more
StopCaryIceNow Moves Forward
Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.
StopCaryIceNow, a community group that opposed plans for an Immigration & Enforcement Center at the Kroger on NC 55 and High House, is reinventing itself to help be an agent of change in the neighborhood.
Cross Currents Festival Sets A High Mark
Cary Cross Currents Chamber Music Arts Festival gave their final performance Sunday July 17
Story by Lindsey Chester, all photos by Brooke Meyer
Cary, NC- It may be over, but the memories will live on until next year’s return of the Cary Cross Currents Chamber Music Arts Festival. For two weeks from July 3- July 17, the new Cary Arts Center played host to the Brussels Chamber Orchestra in the festival that called Cary home this summer. Read more
Gardening: Protect Your Trees in Hot Weather
Story and photo by Hal Goodtree
Cary, NC – Trees can get stressed in hot weather, and it’s sure been hot in Cary. Here’s a gardening tip to help your trees survive (even thrive) during the height of summer heat. Read more
SAS Championship Seeking Volunteers
Photo from SAS Championship 2010
Cary, NC – Over 600 volunteers are needed for the 2011 SAS Championship golf tournament, presented by Bloomberg Businessweek. For the 11th consecutive year, the Champions Tour golf event will return to Prestonwood Country Club in Cary. Read more
Super Skippers Jump To New Heights
The Cary Family YMCA Super Skippers won second place for best team in the country at the USA Jump Rope National Competition in Texas.
Info provided by Carol McGarrahan, photos courtesy the Super Skipper Team
The Cary Family YMCA Super Skippers competitive jump rope team had its best-ever finish at the USA Jump Rope National Competition this year in Galveston, Texas held June 23-26.
The team took home a silver medal in a tie for best team in the country and placed second for overall freestyle events and Large Team Show. Read more