Scavenger Hunt: Our Sponsors Rock!

Story by Leslie Huffman. Photo by Rachel Huffman

Cary, NC – Everyone loves the adventure that is the Cary Scavenger Hunt. What’s better then a fun filled day full of mystery sprinkled with prizes and civic pride? Sign your team up NOW!

But, we could not pull this summer fun fest together without our awesome sponsors. We have teamed up with some of the best local businesses to make the 2011 Annual Cary Scavenger Hunt the best ever! Read more

RailHawks Win 8th Straight

Story by Luke Lohr and photos by Tom Mousseau for CaryCitizen.com.

Cary, NC –  The Carolina Railhawks took on FC Tampa Bay on a Saturday night. The Railhawks were looking for their eighth straight win and continuing dominance of the NASL. Mission accomplished, as were several other noteworthy occurrences.  Read more

Harold’s Blog: Up Close with the President of the United States, Sort Of

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through June 19, 2011. Photo from CreeLEDRevolution.

The week was a busy one for me which included intercity visitors, a Presidential visit to the region, and a council meeting. Read more

Contest: And the Winner Is….

Cary, NC- Jennifer Adams won our contest (see story) for tickets to the first concert of the Cary Cross Currents Chamber Music and Arts Festival. Read more

Miracle League Seeks Participants

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Chris Adamczyk.

Cary, NC- Parents of children with disabilities have through mid-August to register their child to play baseball in a specialized Triangle-area league this fall. Read more

History: Films, Exhibit and Reenactors in Morrisville This Week

Story from staff reports. Photo from Cedar Fork Rifles. Left, Duncan Parrish, right Edward Parrish, circa 1861.

Morrisville Historic Exhibit Grand Opening and Documentary Premier

The Town of Morrisville will unveil new historic exhibits and two video documentaries that feature the history of the town.

The exhibits will tell the story of Morrisville from the first Native Americans to the present. In addition, a new documentary on the history of the town entitled,  Jeremiah’s Dream: The Story of Morrisville, will bring this story to life. In addition, a second documentary of the 1865 Civil War battle in Morrisville, Twilight of Sabers, will also be premiered.

The exhibit opening will take place on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in Town Hall followed by the premier of the video premier in the Council Chambers.

For more information contact, Ben Hitchings, Planning Director, bhitchings@townofmorrisville.org

Reenacting History

Members of the North Carolina Grays/Cedar Fork Rifles will bring history to life with period costume, morning and afternoon company drill and a flag ceremony at Page House in Morrisville on  Saturday, June 25, 2011, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Period civilian dress encouraged. Sponsored by the Cedar Fork Rifles Preservation Society.

For more information contact: wgo6regnc@aol.com

 

Recipes: Wild About Blueberries

Cary, NC – It’s blueberry season in Cary and across the North Carolina Piedmont. Here are a few unique recipes to enjoy the bounty including Blueberry Breakfast Bake, Blueberry-Peach Iced Tea and Lemon Cream with Blueberries.

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Dance: The Legend of Anastasia Performed

Cary Ballet Conservatory dances Anastasia for their June recital

Story by Lindsey Chester, photos by Brooke Meyer

Cary, NC- Cary Ballet Conservatory tackles  a legend in this season’s production of Anastasia beginning Thursday night at Chapel Hill High School. Read more

Education: Test Drive WCPSS Assignment Plan

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Try out the new WCPSS “Blue Plan” for proposed 2012 student assignments on the web. Read more

Bridesmaids- Funny Women Get Their Own Movie

Film Review by Brennin Cummings for CaryCitizen.

The past couple years have been filled to the brim with “bro” comedies thanks to Judd Apatow: The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Funny People. But decent comedies about female friendships have been in scarce supply. Those that have been made were too often written off as chick flicks or romantic comedies. Read more