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Weekend Update

November 18, 2010


Friday, November 19:
Discover the Musical Heritage of Puerto Rico *NR*
Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 7 p.m.
Explore the dance traditions of Bomba and Plena in a bohemian atmosphere of eclectic artistic expression. For tickets and more, call (919) 460-4963.

Saturday, November 20:
Second Annual Cary Senior Center Craft Fair
Cary Senior Center, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Art & craft lovers will enjoy a lovely shopping experience for unique and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts made exclusively by creative friends ages 50+! For more, call (919) 469-4081.

2010 NCAA Atlantic Region Cross-Country Championship
WakeMed Soccer Park, 10 a.m. (Men’s 10K), & 11 a.m. (Women’s 6K)
For more, call (919) 516-4236 or visit www.saintaugfalcons.com.

Community Design Charrette
Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve-classroom, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Artist Lucas House will be creating new entry gates for Hemlock Bluffs in the coming year and we want to hear your ideas. Come draw, sketch, color, or discuss your ideas with the artist before he begins his design process. At 4:00 p.m. the artist will present preliminary ideas and feedback. For more, call (919) 465-4791.

Marvelous Music Series presents the African Children’s Choir *NR*
Herbert C. Young Community Center, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy the voices of some of Africa’s most talented children. All proceeds benefit the African Children’s Choir Music for Life camps, which aim to break the cycle of poverty in Africa through music education. For tickets and more, call (919) 319-4560.


Sunday, November 21:
Triangle Youth Philharmonic Fall Concert
Meymandi Concert Hall, 3 p.m.
Come and hear an amazing concert by the most advanced orchestra sponsored by the Philharmonic Association. For more, visit www.philharmonic-association.org or call (919) 645-8434.

Friends of Page-Walker Winter Concert Series presents Little Windows *NR*
Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 4 p.m.
Back this year by popular demand, Little Windows creates a mix of Appalachian and Irish music and traditionally-based originals, with a special focus placed on unaccompanied ballads. For tickets and more, visit www.friendsofpagewalker.org or call (919) 460-4963.


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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PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Deanna Boone, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 462-3908
Susan Moran, Public Information Director, (919) 380-4240