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Weekend Events: Haunted House and Other Horrors

Lindsey Chester edits the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events

Cary, NC – It looks like great weather for Reel-ly Scary Movies this weekend. Plus, a series of Halloween events downtown on Saturday and YOTA takes over the bakery on Sunday. All this and more on the CaryCitizen Weekend Calendar of Events. Read more

Food: Local Food Bank Running Low

Story by Doc Thorne, President of the Heart of Cary Association (HoCA). Photo by Robert Couse-Baker.

Cary, NC – It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to pumpkin pie and turkey with gravy. But it’s also a time when local food banks see a dip in donations, just as the winter season approaches.  Doc Thorne sent us an email asking for help. Today, we dedicate the Food Column to his request. Read more

Downtown Update: Big HoCA Meeting Planned for Thursday

Story by Doc Thorne. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, N.C. – The next meeting of the Heart of Cary Association (HoCA) will be held Thursday, September 6th, 8-9AM at Matthew’s House, 317 W. Chatham Street in Downtown Cary. Read more

36th Annual Lazy Daze Festival in Cary This Weekend

Story by Lindsey Chester. File photo by CaryCitizen.

Cary, NC – Last year, a hurricane forced the Town of Cary to cancel Lazy Daze for the first time in its 35 year history. This weekend, Lazy Daze returns to Downtown Cary. Get all the details about Cary’s biggest festival right here.

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Downtown Update: German Bakery

Cary, NC- Rumors abound about what is happening in Downtown Cary, and this past Thursday, August 2, Meredith Chandler gave The Heart of Cary Association (HoCA) members some great insight into what really is happening and some ideas that are just that, ideas. Read more

Thursday: Social Media for Business Panel

Story and photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – This Thursday, July 12, 2012 , the Heart of Cary Association will hold a special panel discussion on Social Media for Business. The get-together at The Matthews House in Cary goes from 8-9 AM and is free and open to all. Read more

Thursday – HoCA at Dorry’s Downtown

Story from Community Contributor Doc Thorne.

Cary, NC – Make plans to attend the Heart of Cary Association’s “What’s Up? Downtown!” networking and membership event at Dorry’s Downtown (211 E. Chatham Street) this Thursday night.

What’s Up Downtown – June 28

The good time begins at 5.30PM and everyone is invited. As always there will be great food, live music, some pretty nice door prizes and, of course, loads of fellowship and fun! So spread the word and come. Better yet, why not bring along your family, friends and associates to meet and mingle, too? It’s a great way to get into your weekend mood one day early!

Our generous sponsors for this event are Westbrook & Associates, CaryCitizen, and Taylor Family Investments. They wouldn’t miss it for the world, neither should you!

Event Details

What’s Up Downtown
Presented by Heart of Cary Association
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Starts at 5:30 PM

Dorry’s Downtown
211 E. Chatham Street
Cary NC
Cost: Free

HoCA Thursday: Social Media for Business

Story by Doc Thorne. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – The next meeting of the Heart of Cary Association will be this Thursday, May 3rd, 8-9AM at the Chamber of Commerce. The topic: using social media for business. Read more

Culinary Exchange Brings French Students To Cary

Story and photo by Barbara Shepherd of The Sister Cities Association

Cary, NC – Where do culinary students from Le Touquet, France come to work and study their craft?  If you answered “Cary and the Triangle,” you would be right.  Yes, culinary students from France, right here in Cary! You can sample their work on April 26 at Page-Walker in Cary. Read more

Heart of Cary: Downtown Community Gardens

Story from staff reports. Photos from Gracious Harvest and Cary’s Pocket Garden.

Cary, NC – The Heart of Cary Association will have its monthly meeting this Thursday, April 5 at 8 AM in the Cary Chamber. The topic will be community gardens in downtown Cary. Read more