Weekly Recap: May 18, 2012

Cary, NC – Top posts this week include our coverage of National Train Day in Cary, the closure of Circus Restaurant on East Chatham Street and our event post for the Preston Walk Block Party that took place on Wednesday. Read more

Don’s Blog: Temporary 9th Grade Center?

From the blog of Don Frantz, District B Representative on Cary Town Council. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – I need your input. It’s about schools, and development. Read more

The Cary Soccer Advantage: RailHawks Summer Camps

Story by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – Cary has a strong soccer tradition – in the high schools, at the club-level and even a professional team. This summer, aspiring players can learn, improve and practice with the pros at the Carolina RailHawks Summer Soccer Camps. Call it the Cary Soccer Advantage.

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Circus Restaurant to Close This Friday

Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – It’s been a great run – 44 years. But Circus Restaurant on East Chatham Street has announced that it will be closing it’s doors for good this Friday. Read more

Pictures: National Train Day in Cary

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photos by Brooke Meyer and Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – National Train Day rolled into Cary on Saturday. The weather was perfect, the band played, flags snapped to attention and the enthusiastic crowd cheered as the big train pulled into Cary. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Local Ninth Grader Wins C-SPAN Award

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht.

Cary, NC – It was a typical week for me this week with a council meeting, events, and meetings. Read more

Lori Bush: What Makes Austin So Great?

From the blog of Lori Bush, At-Large member of Cary Town Council.

Cary, NC – This last week I spent 3 days traveling with 4 other Cary Town Councilmembers, our Town manager, Town of Cary staff, folks from the Cary Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders to Austin, TX. This Intercity visit was a first for me, and an opportunity to learn, connect and spend some time getting to know other folks who are passionate about our great town. Read more

Music This Week: Concert Singers and Children’s Choir

Cary, NC – Cary is a musical town, home to several adult groups, from Vocal Motion and the Concert Singers of Cary to talented youth groups including the Cary Children’s Choir and Children’s Youth Chorale. This is the time of year to catch a performance.

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Cary SuperSkippers Make Team USA

Story by Community Contributor Connie Freeman.

Cary,NC – The Cary YMCA SuperSkippers continue to dominate the competitions wherever they appear. Most recently their talents earned 11 teammates places on Team USA to compete in Florida and beyond. Read more

Money Matters: Top 4 Steps To Retirement Savings

Pete D’Arruda (Coach Pete),  president of Capital Financial Advisory Group, writes the Money Matters column on CaryCitizen. Photo by nats.

Cary, NC – For many in the workforce, pensions may be a fading trend. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a happy life after work. Here are my Top 4 Steps to Saving for Retirement. Read more