FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                              June 27, 2002

Ice Cream Social for Seniors
Wednesday, July 3, 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Cary Senior Center
Get ready for the Independence Day festivities with an annual event that is tasty and fun for all! Enjoy a favorite summer treat, ice cream sundaes, while being entertained by the wonderful day camp children. Registration deadline: June 28th - use course code 10545 and register on-line or mail in a registration form. This free event is open to senior citizens, age 55 & older. Hosted by the Cary Rotary Club. For more information, call (919) 469-4081.

Carolina Arts Festival: "Broadway Rocks for the Arts"
Wednesday, July 3, 6:30 p.m.
Amphitheatre at Regency Park
The Town of Cary hosts "Broadway Rocks for the Arts," featuring Broadway stars Terrence Mann, Lauren Kennedy, Deborah Gibson, Alice Ripley, Anthony Rapp, Daphne Rubin-Vega. Popular national recording artists, The Connells, will open. Get tickets at the Amphitheatre box office or all Ticketmaster outlets. Adult tickets are $15-$25. Students half price. Kids under 12 free. Buddy passes available at Town of Cary locations. No coolers or backpacks permitted. Visit the Carolina Arts Festival website (www.carolinaartsfestival.com) for more information and a schedule of performers.

Independence Eve Concert
Featuring the Cary Town Band
Wednesday, July 3, 7 p.m.
Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park
What a great way to get in the mood for a terrific Independence Day holiday! Join the Cary Town Band as they perform the very best patriotic tunes in honor of the birthday of our nation. This rousing performance is guaranteed to make you want to get up and march! Admission is free. Guest speaker will be Col. Frenk Swett, US Army National Guard. Call (919) 469-4100 for more information.

Independence Day Olde Time Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., (Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for the fishing tournament.)
Bond Park Lakefront
Come join us for an old fashioned celebration of our nation’s birth. The day begins with a parent/child fishing tournament, followed by a whole host of games and competitions. Refreshments available at the Boathouse. Boat rentals are available during the event. Admission is free. Call (919) 469-4100 for more information.

Independence Day Olde Time Celebration Schedule of Events

Sportsmanship Games
Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bond Park athletic fields
Sportsmanship games feature players, selected by their peers and coaches, who have shown a winning attitude during the playing season. These games focus on the youth sports philosophy and seek to promote and reward sportsmanship in participants and coaches. All participants in the sportsmanship games receive an award for being selected. Throughout the day raffles will be held at each of the fields giving spectators the opportunity to be involved in the excitement. Area professional sports and other mascots will make visits to the fields. For more information, call (919) 469-4062.

Youth Sports Philosophy
Fun - Learning to play for the purpose of enjoying participation.
Participation - Providing equal opportunity for play.
Sportsmanship - Actively expanding the individuals social ability to demonstrate fair play.
Skill Development - Gaining expertise to expand the individual participant’s potential through practice and play.

July 4th Celebration at Regency Park
Thursday, July 4, Noon
Amphitheatre at Regency Park
The day of celebration builds up to the Town of Cary's annual festivities which include the Cary Town Band will performance at 5:30 p.m., followed by the North Carolina Symphony's patriotic concert at 7:30 p.m. As the last note fades, the evening culminates at 9:15 p.m. with a spectacular fireworks display over Symphony Lake. . Patrons may begin their celebrations starting at noon on July 4, at the Carolina Arts Festival, which includes arts organization booths, local entertainment and more. This event is free and open to the public. Picnic baskets are permitted, but an array of food and beverages are available on-site. Following national security recommendations for large public gatherings, all items brought through the Amphitheatre gates, including blankets, chairs, coolers and purses, are subject to search. Call (919) 469-4061 for more information.

July 4^th Celebration at Regency Park Schedule of Events

Star-Spangled SpongeBob SquarePants Party
Saturday, July 6, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Herbert C. Young Community Center
Hey kids, (age 5-12), join us for an afternoon with SpongeBob, Squidward, Patrick and Sandy Cheeks! We'll eat some Krabby Patties, blow some bubbles and create your own SpongeBob SquarePants to take home. Lots of fun games and activities for you to enjoy. A light lunch will also be served. Fee per person: $10 Cary resident, $15 nonresident. This event is full, but you can be added to the waitlist by the regular registration process - use course code 10569 and register on-line or mail in a registration form. For more information call (919) 460-4965.

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