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More
than Fireworks: Town celebration promises fun for the entire family
Wondering what to do this year on
Independence Day?
Make plans to spend July 4th with the
Town of
Start the day at Bond Park for an
old-fashioned celebration from
Register for the day’s first event,
a parent-child fishing tournament, at
The celebration will continue in
spectacular style at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre for
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Kid’s Zone - featuring inflatable attractions and a climbing wall
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Support Our Troops station
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Indy Model Boat Regatta - held on
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Ice Cream Eating Contest
The
evening will bring three great performances. Applause! Cary Youth Theatre will
perform “We the People” at
The celebration will cap with the
Triangle’s largest and most exciting fireworks display.
The event is free and open to the
public. For more information, call (919) 469-4091 or visit www.townofcary.org.
Get
a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at Town government, decision-making, and the
people and facilities that provide the services you use every day.
Applications for the
For more information or to print an
application, go to www.townofcary.org
or call (919) 469-4007.
This year, we’re making water conservation as easy as 1, 2, 3.
The theme for our annual summer water
conservation campaign, Beat the Peak, is Conservation³: Triple Your Efforts.
Just follow the Town’s three water
ordinances to conserve this summer:
• Use
automatic watering devices on your three designated days each week or
water by hand everyday.
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Don’t over-water lawns or water pavements.
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Install a rain sensor on your automatic irrigation systems.
Remember,
our watering rules apply to irrigation, not to washing cars or power washing.
You can carry out these tasks any day of the week.
Learn
more about conservation at www.townofcary.org or for questions, call (919)
469-4090.
A visual arts exhibition showcasing “The
Spirit of
The exhibit will be displayed at
In September, the exhibit will open at the Frederick Horsman Varley
Gallery in
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Town government offices will close on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Solid waste customers who have Tuesday collection will be picked up one day earlier on Monday, July 3. All other customers will be collected on their regular day.
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The Town of
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As temperatures grow warmer, we know
Before
you head outdoors, the Cary Police Department offers these tips for keeping your
family and your possessions safe:
Before you leave
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Always
close your garage door.
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Lock
your front door and close your windows.
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Patio
and deck doors can be made safer by adding a dowel rod to the inside door track.
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Check
your outdoor lighting. Motion-activated flood lights are a good safety device.
Out and
about
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Park
in well-lighted places that have good visibility around them.
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Close
car windows and lock the doors when you park.
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Turn
off the car and take the keys with you when you run into the store.
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Take
valuables out of the car or cover them up if you leave them.
For more crime prevention
tips, go to www.townofcary.org or call
the Cary Police Department at (919) 469-4324.
Leave
Fireworks Displays to the Pros
The Fourth of July wouldn’t be the
same without fireworks. But even fireworks that are legal for consumers to buy
can still be dangerous.
The Cary Fire Department strongly
encourages citizens to attend professional fireworks displays like the one
hosted by the Town at Koka Booth Amphitheatre at
If you do decide to light your own
fireworks, make sure you know the facts before you shop:
Legal
fireworks in
Illegal
fireworks include anything that explodes or is projected into the air,
firecrackers, rockets, roman candles and aerial fireworks.
Remember even legal fireworks can
cause fires and devastating injuries. For more information, call the Cary Fire
Department at (919) 460-4958.
Share your thoughts on pedestrian
issues in
The Town is currently conducting a
public survey for its Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan. Get details about the plan
or take the survey online at www.townofcary.org.
You can also call (919) 462-2008 to request a copy of the survey.
The survey will be open until July 31.
Hurricane season begins June 1. Get
ready for potential storms with tips on emergency plans, disaster kits and more
at www.townofcary.org. Fifty percent of
you don’t have a kit or a plan, so get serious now!
Registration for fall youth basketball
starts July 3.
Leagues:
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Co-ed (6-7)
• Boys
Pee Wee (8-9)
• Girls Pee Wee (8-9)
Fees are $37 for
Registration forms will be available
after June 26. Register on the Web at www.townofcary.org
using E-Z Reg.
Call (919) 469-4062 for more details.
The
Importance of a Backwater Valve
If sewage backs up into your home, the
cost to clean up the mess and repair damages can be high. A properly operating
backwater valve can help prevent this problem. Unsure whether you need one? Some
households are required by law to install a backwater valve. For more
information, call (919) 469-4340.
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Triangle Sacred Harp Singers, June 25 and July 23,
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Page-Walker Starlight Series, June 30, jazz with Moment’s Notice; July 14, reggae with Jamrock. In the gardens at
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Sertoma Series in Bond Park, July 3,
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Train, July 21 at Booth Amphitheatre. Tickets and details at (919) 469-2052.
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Celtic Woman, July 22 at Booth Amphitheatre. Tickets and details at (919) 678-2051.
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Exhibits
Rachel Herrick, Diplopia. Watercolor. Through August 2 at
Andrea Vibart, Latin American Colors. Oil on canvas, July 5-August 3 at