Dog Film Festival Adds Cats to the Mix
***Note: due to Hurricane Florence, these events have been rescheduled. The Cat Film Festival will take place on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the same times and the Dog Film Festival will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 2 and 3:45 PM.***
Cary, NC – Local filmgoers may be familiar with the New York Dog Film Festival that came to the Cary Theater last year. Now, the dog film festival is returning, with a day of cat-focused films now included. Read more
Grace Pettis and Calloway Ritch Bring Duo’s New Music to Cary Theater
Cary, NC – Grace Pettis is an experienced songwriter with many different kinds of music to her name but now she is promoting a new collection of songs as part of a duo with guitarist Calloway Ritch and that tour makes a stop at the Cary Theater this weekend. Read more
Kids Can See 1950s Fun at Waltonwood’s Way Back Party
Cary, NC – Grandparents and grandchildren may have generational gaps between them but everyone can be united through fun. That’s why, for Waltonwood Cary Parkway’s Grandparents Day this weekend, children can experience what the residents did in their childhood for entertainment and amusement. Read more
Weekend Events: Soccer Double Header, Food and Flea, Bingo and More
Cary, NC – This weekend in Cary, there is a double header game at WakeMed Soccer Park, Downtown Food and Flea returns to Downtown Cary, you can take your kids to Back to School bingo and much more. Read more
Education: Bill Fletcher 2018 September Newsletter
Wake County, NC – Thoughts for September 2018 from Bill Fletcher, Member of the Wake County Board of Education.
Student Assignment Plan Released
As the balance of 162,000 students began classes, district staff released the draft plan to open four new schools in 2019 and assign students to schools with available seats…all in an effort to reduce over-crowding, comply with the state-mandated class size reduction, align k-8 calendars and possibly remove enrollment caps from some schools.
Public information sessions are being held now. Draft 2 of the plan will be released September 18. Public comment is welcomed at the district website. Read more
Harold’s Blog: New GoCary Route, Google Fiber and More
Cary, NC – This week was much slower than anticipated due to a few cancellations.
Monday – Boy Scout Community Badge
Monday I met with a scout working on a citizenship in the community badge. He was accompanied by his mother (we require all minors to be accompanied by an adult). He asked several questions including: Why I wanted to be mayor? What are some of the town’s biggest issues? Our interview finished after about 35 minutes. Then I gave him a quick tour around town hall and the council chambers. Read more
NCFC Falls to Tampa Bay, First Home Loss Since June
Cary, NC – After a huge win last week against Charlotte, North Carolina FC lost by three goals against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, giving North Carolina FC their first loss at home in more than two months. Read more
Business Bits: Downtown Cary, Park West Village and More
Cary, NC – There are many new businesses in Cary and Morrisville this month, including several unique businesses in Downtown Cary, two openings in Park West Village and much more.