FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                               June 5, 2008

 


TOWN OF CARY ’S

WEEKEND UPDATE

Friday:

June 6

Starlight Concerts Series presents Charlie Chiklis and the Moonlighters

Page-Walker Arts & History Center Garden , 7:30 p.m.

Swing to the music and vocals of greats from the big band era. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic.  No pets or alcohol permitted. Concerts will be cancelled in event of inclement weather.

For more, call (919) 460-4963.

 

Carolina RailHawks Women – Soccer

WakeMed Soccer Park , 7:30 p.m.

Come watch the Carolina RailHawks Women take on Bradenton on the Koka Booth Stadium Field.  Tickets can be purchased through the Carolina RailHawks.

For more, call (919) 859-5425 or visit www.carolinarailhawks.com 

 

Saturday:

June 7

 

 

 

Crime Stoppers of Cary-  “Ride Against Crime”

Rear parking lot of the Cary Police Department, 8 a.m.

Intermediate stops will be at the Jordan Lake Dam and East Coast Classic Cars in Lillington.  The ride will end at Ray Price Harley Davidson in Raleigh .  Riders should be there by 12:30 p.m.   Prizes will be awarded at 2 p.m.  

More information including pre-registration is available at www.carycrimestoppers.net or by calling (919) 469-3262.

 

Warm Season Grasses Workshop

Garden Supply Company, 10 a.m.

Meet at gazebo.

 

The CARY PLAYWRIGHTS' FORUM presents

their first-ever staged reading of new works by local playwrights, 3 p.m.

Herb Young Community Center

Free. Reservations recommended: rsvp@caryplaywrightsforum.org.

For more, visit www.caryplaywrightsforum.org.

 

National Trails Day Workday

Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs

Now in its 16th year, National Trails Day has grown to inspire nearly a million trail enthusiasts to flock to their favorite trails to discover, learn about and celebrate trails!   

For more, call (919) 387-5980.

 

Dog Days of June

Fred G. Bond Metro Park , 9:30 a.m.

Compete in Dog Disc Competition on Field #2 with registration at 9:30 a.m. , competition at 10 a.m.   Micro-chipping and rabies vaccinations begin at 9:30 a.m.   After the competition head over to Field #1 for live music, charity dog walk, and other fun activities to enjoy with your dog.  For more, call (919) 469-4100 or visit http://www.townofcary.org/depts/prdept/events/dogdaysofjune.htm

 

White Oak Creek Greenway Dedication

Western End of Greenway. Access from Green Level West and Beaver Dam Road , 10 a.m.

Everyone is invited, in celebration of National Trails Day, to the dedication of White Oak Creek Greenway.  Please bike or hike to this event in celebration of National Trails Day.

For more, call (919) 469-4061 or visit http://townofcary.org/depts/prdept/greenway/whiteoakcreekgreenway.htm.

 

NCAA Division I Baseball Cary Super Regional

USA Baseball National Training Complex at Thomas Brooks Park

Teams Participating are UNC – Chapel Hill , Coastal Carolina

This is a Best 2 out of 3 Series

Game Times Coastal Carolina vs UNC-CH at noon

For ticket information call 1-800-722-4335 or visit www.tarheelblue.com

 

2008 Summerfest Series: Feel the Beat - Evelyn Glennie

Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m.

This heart-pounding program ends with a performance of Ravel's Bolero featuring local high school drum-corps members joining Evelyn on stage. 

For more, visit www.boothamphitheatre.com.

 

 

Sunday:

June 8

 

Spring Sertoma Series presents Triangle Wind Ensemble - NR

Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park, 6 p.m.

The Triangle Wind Ensemble is a playing and performance opportunity for advanced wind and percussion instrumentalists in the Triangle.  This afternoon of music will delight the entire family! Bring dinner and enjoy the sounds of music at Bond!

Free. No rain date or location scheduled.

For more, call (919) 469-4061 or visit www.trianglewind.org.

           

NCAA Division I Baseball Cary Super Regional

USA Baseball National Training Complex at Thomas Brooks Park

Teams Participating are UNC – Chapel Hill , Coastal Carolina

This is a Best 2 out of 3 Series

Game Times Coastal Carolina vs UNC-CH at 1 p.m.

For ticket information call 1 800-722-4335 or visit www.tarheelblue.com.

 

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WEEKEND UPDATE is a publication from the Town of Cary distributed each Thursday afternoon to help you plan your weekend news coverage. 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. A NR designation indicates that the activity does have an associated news release, so check your files or visit us online for further details.

 

 

PRIMARY CONTACTS:

April Raphiou, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 481-5091

Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951