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CaryCitizen Holiday Event Guide

Story by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – The Holidays are fast upon us in Cary. Here’s our complete guide to 2012 Holiday Events in Cary, from Santa to tree lightings, Hannukah to Kwanzaa and snow days to holiday camps. Read more

Handel’s Messiah: A Cary Tradition for 41 Years

Story by Regina Kaiser. Above, Susan Easter and her father Bill Easter, one of the founding members of the Cary Community Choir.

Cary, NC – The Cary Community Choir, Cary’s longest-running cultural organization, will perform its 42nd annual Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Westwood Baptist Church, Cary, NC at 7:30pm. Read more

Triangle Family Services Gingerbread Benefit

Gingerbread house by Design Bridge, Amsterdam.

Cary, NC – Triangle Family Services and Cary’s Umstead Hotel are once again serving up their Gingerbread Benefit this Thursday, November 29, 2912. The event helps TFS annually serve 7,000 Triangle residents. Read more

CaryCitizen Holiday Shopping Guide

Story by Lindsey Chester, official shopper of CaryCitizen.

Cary, NC – We are big fans of our local independent retailers and try to support them with our dollars whenever possible. This year Cary welcomed lots of new boutiques and businesses and many of these will be excellent Holiday Gift-Giving resources. Here’s our CaryCitizen Holiday Shopping Guide. Read more

Holidays: Designing the Perfect Christmas Tree

Story and photos by Lindsey Chester

Cary, NC – Back in September, I dropped by Garden Supply Company. And what to my wonderous eyes should appear? Not eight tiny reindeer (but close) – eight amazingly decorated Christmas trees! Here’s a post to help you get that designer Christmas tree look for your house. Read more

Pictures: Fourth of July at Bond Park

Story from staff reports. Photos by Brooke Meyer.

Cary, NC – Who can resist a Fourth of July parade or a watermelon eating contest? It was a good time at Bond Park on Independence Day and we’ve got the pictures to prove it. Read more

Events: A Fourth of July Kind of Week in Cary

Story by Brian Schmid and staff. Photo by Harold Neal.

Cary, NC – Independence Day is on a Wednesday this year, but a holiday in the middle of the week is just an opportunity for some good old American ingenuity! Music, fireworks, movies and sports dot the week of the Fourth this year in Cary.  Read more

July 4: Retiring a Worn Flag

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Richard Eriksson.

Cary, NC – With July 4th just around the corner, many people in Cary will be flying the U.S. flag. But is your flag in fit condition? And what can you do if it is not? Read more

Recipe: Roasting Corn on the Grill

Recipe by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Rose Tulips.

Cary, NC – The corn is looking good this year in North Carolina. Just in time for the Fourth of July, here’s a sure-fire way to roast up some perfect ears on the grill. Read more

3 Kings Came to Cary

Story by Lindsey Chester, photos by Brooke Meyer.

Cary, NC – The weather was almost tropical for The Three Kings Parade in Bond Park last Saturday, January 7th, culminating the holiday season for the Latino community. Read more