bud and beth mckinney: CERT - 09/28/12 12:34 PM
tagged: family, featured, FREE,Herbert C. Young Community Center Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Are you Prepared for an Emergency? Posted by The Cary Concierge in Adult Event, Cary NC, Events, Family Activities, Free Events
Cary CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) wants to make sure that you are prepared for any type of emergency.  Come to the Herbert C. Young Community Center for a free lesson on how to make sure you are ready for a disaster lasting a few days or a few months.  Learn important ways to prepare yourself and your home for everything from a tornado to a flood to a fire or a flood.  Discuss … (0 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: Popcycle Jewelry - 09/28/12 12:32 PM
tagged: arts & crafts, Cary Arts Center, featured, lessons Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Teen Popcycle Jewelry Posted by The Cary Concierge in Art, Cary NC, Events, Kids Activities
Interested in going green with your look?  Cary Arts Center is offering a Teen Popcycle Jewelry course which will help you learn how to make necklaces and unique earrings from bottle caps and other recycles and repurposed materials.  Use your imagination and make some new pieces to add to your collection.  All the materials and findings will be furnished.  Sign up today before all the spots are taken.  Cost of this course is $36 for residents and $46 for … (0 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: Dye Set - 09/22/12 05:31 AM
tagged: arts & crafts, Cary, Cary Arts Center, featured Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Dye Set Posted by The Cary Concierge in Adult Event, Art, Cary NC, Events
The Cary Arts Center has offered a class in the past that was called Painting on Silk.  If you took part in this class, then please sign up for the sequel course!  Dye Set is for adults ages 16 and up to learn how to set dye, preparation for wear, and resources for materials and equipement.  Materials are included for this course!  The cost is only $9 for residents and $13 for non-residents.  Kim Marchesseault will be the instructor and … (2 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: iPhone Photography - 09/22/12 05:30 AM
tagged: Cary, featured, lessons,page walker center Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…iPhone Photography Posted by The Cary Concierge in Adult Event, Cary NC, Events, Uncategorized
Taking pictures with your phone may not seem as special as it would with a regular camera, especially when all the shots are blurry.  However, sometimes those kodak moments occur when there is no kodak camera in sight.  Jimmy Williams is offering a class at the Page Walker Arts and History Center to help you master your iPhone’s camera.  No prior photography experience is required.  Sign up today before all the spots are gone!  Hope to see you Sunday, September 23rd.  For … (0 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: College Quest Guide - 09/22/12 05:29 AM
tagged: Cary, education, featured,FREE Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…College Quest Guide Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Family Activities, Free Events, School, Uncategorized
Parents, there is a lot you have to look into in a few years when it is time for your child to go to college.  You need to make sure you understand your financial aid options, plan campus tours, and that your child is choosing the best college for them.  If your child is 12 or older, bring them with you to one of two College Quest Guide sessions.  The first one is at the Herbert C. Young Community Center on Saturday, … (0 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: ACT Boot Camp - 09/22/12 05:27 AM
tagged: Cary, featured, Herbert C. Young Community Center, lessons Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…ACT Boot Camp Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Uncategorized
The ACT is an important test to take, are you ready for it?  Herbert C. Young Community Center has a class on Saturday, September 22nd to help learn tactical maneuvers, sample practice tests, sample questions, and test taking tips.  By the end of the session you will learn how to navigate the five sections of the ACT.  Dori Staehle from Next Stage Education Consulting shall be instructing the whole thing.  Sign up today before all the spots are full!
Location: … (0 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: First Date Idea - 09/22/12 05:25 AM
tagged: Cary, Entertainment,featured, food, Herbert C. Young Community Center Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…First Date! Posted by The Cary Concierge in Adult Event, Cary NC, Events, Food
Are  you looking for some ideas for a first date?  Herbert C. Young Community Center is hosting a series of cooking classes and one of them happens to be called First Date!  Register today to get your spot for the Friday, September 21st class at 6:30 pm.  You will be learning how to make sweet pea and gorgonzola salad, jaw dropping crab stuffed flounder with white wine sauce, roasted asparagus, and classic French Pear Clafouti.  Also, make sure each person … (0 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: Get it Done! - 09/21/12 02:42 AM
tagged: Cary Senior Center, featured, lessons, Locations Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Get it Done! Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Uncategorized
The Cary Senior Center will be hosting an event for another kind of senior this Thursday, September 20th. Any teenager 15 to 17 is invited to come to the Cary Senior Center for a class called Get it Done! College Applications. Rhonda Manns from A2Z College Planning will go over an actual application and help you get started. Please come prepared to review an actual application and fill it out while there. The … (2 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: How You Can Reduce Your Anxiety With Exercise - 09/17/12 12:36 AM
Ever heard the saying ‘healthy body, healthy mind’? When it comes to anxiety treatment this saying has never been truer. Studies have shown that regular exercise can brighten your mood, reduce anxious thoughts and decrease the physical symptoms. Along with medication and psychotherapy, regular exercise should be a key part of your strategy for overcoming social anxiety disorder.
How does exercise reduce social anxiety? Although we don’t know exactly why, it’s believed there are a range of reasons why exercise relieves anxiety and chases away the black clouds of depression:
Distraction – focusing your thoughts on hitting a tennis ball or … (9 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: BINGO FOR KIDS! - 09/13/12 03:07 AM
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Sep tagged: education, featured, fun, Kids Activites Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…B-I-N-G-O for KIDS! Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Food, Kids Activities
Bingo is not just a game portrayed in movies as being a game for the elderly. Bingo is fun at all ages! That is why this particular bingo game is for kids ages 5 through 9. Are your young ones excited about going back to school? They may complain at first, but at that age there are so many fun activities waiting for them along the way.
To get into … (2 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: Cary Town Band - 09/12/12 03:24 AM
tagged: Bond Park, featured, FREE, music
Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Cary Town Band Posted by The Cary Concierge in Art, Cary NC, Concerts, Events, Free Events, Music, Performing Arts
You know those tunes that just find a way to bury themselves in your ear and no matter what you try to do, they just won’t get out? The Cary Town Band knows Exactly what you are going through! In an effort to get them out of their heads, the band is having a free performance Friday, September 14th at Fred G. Metro Bond Park to share some … (0 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: FUMC Children's Consignment Sale - 09/10/12 06:37 AM
tagged: Cary, family, featured,FREE Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…FUMC Consignment Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Family Activities,Uncategorized
Friday, September 14th, First United Methodist Church of Cary will be having their annual Children’s Consignment sale.  FInd fall and winter clothing for the upcoming seasons.  $5 gets you access to shop on Friday, and Saturday is half price sales from 8am to 11am.  All the proceeds made at this event go to benefit charities.  Please stop by and help out a great cause.  New consigners are being accepted, for more information please email info@consignwithfumc.com.
ocation: 117 S. Academy Street
Phone: (919) 467-2692 or … (2 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: Wellness Day - 09/10/12 06:35 AM
tagged: featured, FREE, the cary concierge, things to do Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Wellness Day Posted by The Cary Concierge in Adult Event, Events, Free Events
In Morrisville on September 12th, there is going to be a very important event going on that is free and open to the public!  Your health is something important to you, but also difficult to keep up with all the aspects of.  In Perimeter Park at the Duke Realty Building there is going to be a Wellness Day going on with a multitude of free tests and screenings.  Check your blood pressure, glucose, body fat index, and much more.  The … (0 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: Alan Jackson at Koka Booth - 08/14/12 05:08 AM
tagged: Entertainment, family, featured, Koka Booth Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Alan Jackson Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Family Activities, Family Activities, Music, Performing Arts
One of the fathers of modern country music is performing a show here in Cary at Koka Booth, and seeing as he is semi-retired these tickets are hard to come by!  Alan Jackson, the man who put more than 50 singles on the top 30 billboards for country music, will be playing Friday, August 17th, at 7:30 pm.  Get your tickets now before they are all gone!  Bring out … (4 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: Story and Craft time for kids - 08/14/12 05:07 AM
tagged: arts & crafts, featured, food, FREE Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Story and Craft Time Posted by The Cary Concierge in Art, Cary NC, Events, Family Activities, Food, Free Events, Kids Activities
This Thursday it is time again for Chik-Fil-A’s Story and Craft Time hosted by Huntington Learning Center of Cary.  From 9:30 am to 10:30 am the third Thursday of every month, the Huntington Learning Center hosts this event at the Chik-Fil-A in Waverly Place.  Your child can make some fun arts and crafts or hear a new story while enjoying their meal from Chik-Fil-A.  This … (0 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: Free Drink? - 08/14/12 05:06 AM
tagged: Cary, featured, Locations, things to do Things to do in Cary by the Cary Conciegre…Ashworth Drugs’ Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Restaurants And More, Uncategorized
Whether you need an ankle brace, something for lunch, or to pick up that birthday card for your mom’s birthday this weekend; you can get everything you need in Downtown Cary at Ashworth Drugs’ Store.  They have been in business in Cary since 1957 and are still going strong today.  Recently, they were voted #1 Hot Dog vendor by Cary Magazine.  Right now, for a limited time, if you wear one of … (1 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: Anyone want to go for a Spa day? - 08/14/12 05:05 AM
tagged: Cary, featured, fun, things to do in cary nc  
Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…OPI Nail Service  
Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Uncategorized
 
With the crazy schedules that we all have going on, something as simple as getting our nails done can be a blessing and quite relaxing.  Do it yourself?  If there was time, then I would!  The Salon at ULTA is offering OPI Nail Service now through September 1st for only $25!  OPI nail polish is chip free, instant dry, has a high gloss finish, and lasts for … (0 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: Chocolate Smiles - 08/09/12 11:47 PM
tagged: Cary, featured, food, the cary concierge Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Chocolate Smiles Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Family Activities, Family Activities,Food, Restaurants And More
If you have never stopped by Chocolate Smiles, then shame on you.  If you haven’t eve heard of it, well then I have planned your next outing for you!  Chocolate Smiles is located on West Chatham Street, in a little village along with Studio 180 salon.  They have been in service here in Cary since 1984.  They specialize in handmade chocolates made in small batches.  Looking for an Anniversary or other special occasion gift?  The staff at Chocolate Smiles … (3 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: ABBA: The Concert - 08/09/12 03:28 AM
tagged: family, featured, Koka Booth, Summer Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…ABBA: The Concert Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Family Activities, Family Activities, Music, Performing Arts
Experience more than 20 hits from the band ABBA at Koka Booth on Saturday, August 11th.  This ABBA tribute band wants you to have the best time, almost like you were seeing the real thing live and in person.  However, there has been talk that some of the original band members will be there, but you didn’t hear that from me!  Tickets are on sale now; $25 for … (2 comments)

bud and beth mckinney: The Big Chill - 08/08/12 12:24 AM
tagged: Entertainment, featured, Koka Booth, Summer Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…The Big Chill Posted by The Cary Concierge in Adult Event, Cary NC, Events, Performing Arts
The last of the Movies by Moonlight series is upon us.  The Big Chill will be the last movie shown in the 2012 schedule, but join us again next summer to see what new releases and blockbuster hits made it to our big screen!  To close out the series, come watch The Big Chill on Friday, August 10th.  Even though this one is a classic and kids get in free, I … (0 comments)