Cary Named NCAA Championship City

     Cary is an official NCAA Championship City, tapped by the National Collegiate Athletics Association to host multiple NCAA Division I, II and III men’s and women’s championships through the year 2012.

     We are one of only six communities nationwide selected by the NCAA as inaugural members of its Championship City pilot program. Others selected include Cleveland , Indianapolis , St. Louis , San Diego and San Antonio , Texas .

      Our first class sports venues attract and are well suited for high profile sporting events.

      As part of the program, Cary hosted the 2008 Division I Women’s College Cup at WakeMed Soccer Park in December. This year, we will host the Division I Men’s College Cup at WakeMed Soccer Park and the Division II Baseball Championship at the USA Baseball National Training Complex.

      For more information, visit www.townofcary.org.

State of the Town

     Mayor Harold Weinbrecht delivered his 2009 State of the Town address in January, answering your questions about Cary ’s financial position in the current economy, our ongoing environmental initiatives and the Town’s commitment to continued citizen involvement.

     “ Cary is fortunate to begin 2009 as one of the most desirable places to live, even in the midst of a world-wide recession,” said Mayor Weinbrecht. “This year will be a critical time in Cary ’s history as we redefine our vision for the future, increase our emphasis on being environmentally friendly, and encourage more citizen involvement.”

     In his address, the mayor encourages citizens to stay informed about what their government is doing by watching Cary Matters, a monthly program featuring members of Town Council discussing the issues that matter to you most. Watch it beginning the first day of each month on Cary TV 11 and on Cary ’s Web site.

     Read the complete text of the 2009 State of the Town or watch video of the Mayor’s address at www.townofcary.org.

Recycling Rollout Carts Are Coming

     This spring, we’re revamping our curbside recycling program by providing you with new 65-gallon rolling recycling carts, which have three times more space than your current bin.

     Just like with our solid waste collection, we’ll be using automated trucks to pick up your recycling. Automated collection is the safest, most efficient, equitable and economical way for the Town to collect recycling.

     For added efficiency, we’ll cut back on how often we pick up your recycling to every other week. The new schedule will be provided with your rollout cart.     The Cary Town Council approved the changes to our recycling program on May 8, 2008 .

     For more information, visit www.townofcary.org. Additional details about the program will be provided in each BUD through June 2009.

Temporary Change at the Tap

    Each year in March, the Town temporarily changes the water treatment process by suspending the use of ammonia. This is done to “clean” the system.       

    Customers who use kidney dialysis machines should be aware that water may contain chlorine, ammonia, or a mixture of the two from March 1 through March 31.

    Our annual water disinfecting change is a state-mandated practice to ensure safe drinking water.

    For more, visit Water Disinfection at www.townofcary.org.

Bud Bits

We’re gearing up to draft a town-wide Historic Preservation Master Plan for Cary . To find out how you can get involved, visit www.townofcary.org.

In February, we’re inviting you to weigh in on the priorities you feel should be included in the Town’s Fiscal Year 2010 budget, which will identify services and projects to be undertaken by the Town from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 .

Send us your ideas via e-mail at budgetinput@townofcary.org or leave a voicemail at 462-3858. All comments must be submitted by Feb. 28. To learn more, visit www.townofcary.org.

Teens Get Energized at 5^th Annual Forum

     We’re calling all teens to sign up for the 5^th annual Cary Teen Forum to be held on Saturday, March 21 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Herbert C. Young Community Center .

     This year's Teen Forum focus is Mind, Body and Soul.  Find out what foods will energize your brain and do some sample tasting. We’ll also offer simple ways to keep your body in shape and help you figure out how your overall fitness and wellness rate.

     You will also have the opportunity to have a number of fitness assessments done, from blood pressure to flexibility.  You don't want to miss out on this FUN forum!

     The cost to attend is $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents who register in advance. The cost to register the day of the event is $10 for residents and $13 for non-residents.

     For more information, visit Teen Scene Special Events at www.townofcary.org.

Center of Excellence

     Our Cary Senior Center has been certified as a Senior Center of Excellence by the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services.

     Senior centers may be designated as a Center of Merit or a Center of Excellence . The Center of Excellence designation recognizes Cary not only as a provider of exemplary senior services but also a mentor and model for developing centers.

     Certification is a voluntary process. It includes evaluation of the center’s programs, staff, outreach, services and operations. It also includes feedback from patrons using the facility and independent site visits.

     Cary is one of 61 centers certified at Excellence in North Carolina . There are 163 senior centers across the state.

Cary TV 11 Wins National Awards

   Cary TV 11 received a 2008 gold AVA Award for Bud-TV, the monthly news magazine that expands on the topics found in the Bud newsletter. Sponsored by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, Cary TV also received an honorable mention for Cary Matters.

   The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors awarded Cary TV a third place nod for Bud TV and an honorable mention for our council meetings.

Booth Amphitheatre Season Tickets

   Sing your sweetheart a love song all summer long with Booth Amphitheatre season tickets. Call (919) 462-2025 or email vip@boothamphitheatre.com for more info.

Represent Your Block

   In January, we celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the Block Leader Program. Block leaders distribute information to their neighbors about the Town’s conservation programs and initiatives once a year.

    We invite you to join us and become a grassroots environmental educator. You can volunteer to serve a single cul-de-sac or an entire subdivision—it’s up to you!

   For more information about the Block Leader Program, visit www.townofcary.org or call 469-4301.

Cary to Host Art Exhibition

   We’re hosting an exhibition at Town Hall March 1-26 featuring works from the Cary and Western Wake County Open Studio Tour 2009.

   More than 20 local painters, sculptors and potters will open their studios for the public on March 28 and March 29.  For more, visit www.townofcary.org.

Cultural Connection

• Applause! Cary Youth Theatre: Drama Worshop Series, Improv comedy class, Saturdays in March, 1-4 p.m. , Cary Senior Center . For teens ages 13-18. For more information, call 469-4061.

• Cary Town Band, March 6, 7:30 p.m. , Cary Senior Center Ballroom. Free. For more information, call 469-4061.

• Genealogy Forum, March 12, 7 p.m. ,  Page-Walker Arts & History Center . Free. For more, call 460-4963.

• Triangle Calligraphers Guild:, March 14, 10 a.m. , Page-Walker. Free. For more, call 460-4963.

• Triangle Sacred Harp Singers, March 22, 2-4 p.m. , Page-Walker. Free. For more information, call 460-4963.

• Historic Preservation Series: Down the Garden Path, March 24, 7 p.m. , Page-Walker.  For more, call 460-4963 or visit www.friendsofpagewalker.org.

Exhibits

•    At the Edges of the Day: County Meath , Ireland & Cary Photographers Cultural Exchange. Page-Walker. Feb. 27-March 24.

•    Springtime Brushstrokes: Works by Jane Hanck, Leona Cauley, and Martha Odins. Opens March 27 at Page-Walker.

•    A Closer Look: Works by Julie Niskanen. Opens March 27 at Page-Walker.

  For more Concerts and Events, visit www.townofcary.org.

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