October 28, 2010

Friday, October 29:
Red Ribbon Poster Student Show
Town Hall Gallery
Students from area Cary middle schools showcase their talent to promote prevention awareness against drugs and alcohol. Posters will be on display until November 19.

Cary Visual Art 2010 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
Presented in partnership with the Town of Cary on the Town Hall Campus. Come check out this year's selection by juror Glenn Weiss, manager of public art & design in times square, NYC featuring nationally recognized sculptors: Adam Walls, NC; James Burnes, NM; Brett Hunter, NY; Jonathan Hils, OK; Daniel Howachyn, NC; Paul Hill, NC; Doug Makemson, GA; Phil Simpson, TX; Gail Simpson, WI; and Pokey Park, AZ. For maps, details and more, visit www.caryvisualart.org.

North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s 1A and 2A Women’s Tennis State Championships
Cary Tennis Park and the tennis courts at Middle Creek School Park, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
1A and 2A women’s high school tennis teams from across the State will play their Championship matches in Cary. For more, visit www.nchsaa.org.

NCISAA 2A Women’s Tennis State Championship
Cary Tennis Park, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
The 2A Independent high schools will play their State Championships in Cary this weekend. For more, visit www.ncisaa.org.

Witches' Tea
Cary Senior Center, 2-4 p.m.
In the spirit of the season, all those 55+ can join us for a wickedly good time! Costumes are welcome but not required. Paid registration ended October 22. For more, call (919) 469-4081.

Marilyn Bass, "A Southern Garden: Botanical Art"
Cary Senior Center, Artist Reception 5-8 p.m.
Marilyn Bass presents a North Carolina Garden, Botanical Paper Sculpture Art, where she hand colors then cuts out detailed and intricate images of botanicals.

Fine Arts League of Cary Annual Members Show
Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 6-8 p.m.
The Fine Arts League of Cary (FALC) is a visual arts group of over 200 members including painters, sculptors, photographers and all others engaged in producing art as well as those wishing to support these endeavors. For more, call (919) 460-4963.

Cary Art Loop
6-9 p.m.
Cary Art Loop highlights Triangle arts & culture in the Cary Area offering extended hours for participating art galleries, restaurants, coffee houses, and other businesses that showcase visual arts, music and more! For maps, details and more, visit www.caryartloop.org.

Reel-ly Scary Cary Movie Series – The Birds (Rated PG-13 - 1963)
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 6 p.m.
Attend this Reel-ly Scary movie event where the towering pines at the Booth provide the perfect setting for spine tingling chills from some of the most frightening classics on the big screen. Moonlight sets the stage for the horror to begin at the region's most popular venue. For tickets and movie information, visit www.boothamphitheatre.com.

Saturday, October 30:
Friends of Hemlock Bluffs Annual Recycle Sale
Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, 8 a.m. -1 p.m.
All proceeds from the sale benefit the conservation and environmental education efforts conducted at Hemlock Bluffs. For more, call (919) 387-5980.

North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s 1A and 2A Women’s Tennis State Championships
Cary Tennis Park and the tennis courts at Middle Creek School Park, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. See description above. For more, visit www.nchsaa.org

NCISAA 2A Women’s Tennis State Championship
Cary Tennis Park, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
See description above. For more, visit www.ncisaa.org.

"Old" School MEMORY DAY *NR*
 Cary Senior Center, 1- 4 p. m.  
Did you attend Old Cary Elementary School, Old Cary High School, or Cary’s historically African-American school, Cary Colored School? Come and share your photos, memories and memorabilia with Town historians. Memories collected will be used throughout 2011 in the months leading up to the opening of the new arts center and will become a part of the permanent archive with the Friends of Page-Walker Arts & History Center. For more, visit www.freindsofpagewalker.org.

The Arts Alfresco – Public Art Dedication
Black Creek Greenway at corner of NW Maynard and Chapel Hill Roads; 2–4 p.m.
Dedication of the first placement of the public art installation, "The Arts Alfresco", along the Black Creek Greenway. Event includes activities for children, refreshments, entertainment and more. For more, visit www.caryvisualart.org.

TRICKS & TREATS HALLOWEEN BASH *NR*
Herbert C. Young Community Center, 5-7 p.m.
Cary Teen Council & Applause! Cary Youth Theatre's bash of games, prizes, fun and frights is a silly AND spooky night for every boy and "ghoul". For more, call (919) 460-4965.

Reel-ly Scary Cary Movie Series – Dracula (Rated R-1992)
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 6 p.m.
Attend this Reel-ly Scary movie event where the towering pines at the Booth provide the perfect setting for spine tingling chills from some of the most frightening classics on the big screen. Moonlight sets the stage for the horror to begin at the region's most popular venue. For tickets and movie information, visit www.boothamphitheatre.com.

U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 Pro League Championship Game
WakeMed Soccer Park, 7 p.m.
#1.Carolina RailHawks Vs. #8.Puerto Rico Islanders
For more, call (919) 859-5425 or visit www.carolinarailhawks.com.

Sunday, October 31:
SAFE-N-SANE HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION *NR*
Cary Towne Center Mall, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
FREE. Trick or Treat throughout Cary Towne Center! This event features “Not-So-Scary Stories” and the Magic of Shaun Jay. Secret judges will choose participating trick-or-treaters for the Costume Contest finals; to be considered, you must be trick-or-treating in the mall beginning at 3 p.m. For more, call (919) 771-1295.

WEEKEND UPDATE is a publication from the Town of Cary distributed each Thursday afternoon to help you plan your weekend. WEEKEND UPDATE gives the date, time, location, contact person, and short description for any significant activity sponsored in whole or in part by the Town during the upcoming Friday, Saturday or Sunday. An “NR” designation indicates that the activity does have an associated news release, so check your files or visit us online for further details.

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Susan Moran, Public Information Director, (919) 380-4240