things to do in cary: Cary NC Real Estate --->Why I love Cary NC! - 08/19/08 09:13 AM
I moved to the Triangle in 1991 and have lived in Cary since 1994. I'm practically a native. I've watched Cary blossom into and established and well planned community. Here are some of the reasons I love to call Cary, NC home!
Location & proximity to Research Triangle Park
Many of … (9 comments)
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things to do in cary: Jimmy V Ride for Research and Cary Cycling Celebration - 08/16/08 08:32 AM
Sunday, August 17, 2008Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary
Jim Valvano is a legendary icon in the Triangle. Ever since he succumbed to cancer in 1993 his family has carried on his legacy raising awareness of cancer and cancer research. Earlier this month I wrote about the Jimmy V Rackets for Research which is a great … (1 comments)
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things to do in cary: Things to Do with the Kids in the in Triangle - 08/06/08 09:54 AM
My only sister, Jennifer, is coming to visit this week with her two little boys all the way from San Antonio, TX. Since I only have one daughter that's seventeen I thought I might need to check around to find out Things to Do with the Kids in the in Triangle. I'm a … (5 comments)
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things to do in cary: Jimmy V Rackets for Research in Cary, NC August 9, 2008 - 07/21/08 08:17 PM
For the past few years the Cary Tennis Park, one of the finest public tennis facilities in the country located in Cary, NC, has hosted a Cancer Fundraiser called Jimmy V Rackets for Research. The fundraiser is tied to the Jimmy V foundation, which ties back to Jim Valvano, former NCSU … (4 comments)
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things to do in cary: Cindy's House in Cary - a real treat for my Birthday! - 07/18/08 10:57 PM
Looking for a restaurant that is quaint, relaxed, enjoyable, and a little bit beyond the extraordinary? That's just what I ordered for my Birthday yesterday. Fortunately for me, I had Eleanor Thorne join me for the fun and festivities. Thanks goodness Eleanor understands why I bring my video camera and digital … (7 comments)
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things to do in cary: Cary's finest in dining, shopping, and fitness - The Arboretum at Weston - 07/12/08 03:44 PM
Jim Goodnight's influence on North Cary is evident with one of my favorite retail destinations in Cary - The Arboretum. Just minutes from SAS Intitutes campus this is such a wonderful addition to Cary. I had to write about the Arboretum today because my daughter, Jordan, just started her 1st job at one of … (7 comments)
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things to do in cary: Top 5 Things to Do in the Triangle Area of North Carolina - 06/30/08 04:21 PM
What a difficult task - Pick just 5 things to do in the Triangle area
I wouldn't have said that when I moved to the Triangle in 1991 but the Triangle has come a long way in such a short time and our area has so much to offer. The Triangle area is … (16 comments)
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things to do in cary: Downtown Cary's Long Awaited Streetscape Unveiling Scheduled Tuesday June 3rd- Don't miss it! - 06/02/08 08:15 PM
What: Downtown Cary Streetscape Unveiling at the Herb Young Community Center , 101 Wilkinson Ave.
When: June 3rd at 6pm-8pm
I know you've heard the new buzz term "re-development of a historic district". The term represents really "cool" projects in different areas of the country with the goal to revitalize a … (4 comments)
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things to do in cary: Ever heard of an Orchid babysitter? Do you have one in your area? - 05/08/08 07:50 AM
Having lived in the Triangle area since 1991(17 Years) - I'm practically a native. I've also been fortunate enough to live in Chapel Hill, go to school in Durham, and have lived in Cary since 1995. That said, I'm an explorer by nature and have had plenty of time to discover … (2 comments)
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things to do in cary: 3rd Annual Triangle Green Home Tour May 3rd & May 4th - 04/30/08 07:09 AM
I was surfing through my bills this morning and Progress Energy had an insert worth reading this month. My husband Mauro is very conservative and interested in all things "GREEN". In addition, my daughter Jordan is taking AP Environmental Science this year and she is really excited about GOING GREEN. So, it's … (5 comments)
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things to do in cary: A special outing with my dog Maggie - 02/10/08 12:31 PM
Now that I've moved back to Cary I have no excuse for not bringing my dog to the doggie park in Cary. An even greater reason - the doggie park is just around the corner about a mile a way. I can even walk my dog to the park if I … (22 comments)
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things to do in cary: Have a dog with special needs? Visit Town & Country in Apex, NC - 12/14/07 12:15 PM
On your left is a photo of my dog Maggie. I call her my "Goofie Girl". She has allergies and a fettish for shoes, pants, underwear, and "people food". Regardless of the challenges posed by Maggie, she adores us and we adore her - at least most of the time.
I thought I have a … (9 comments)
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things to do in cary: Best Sunday Brunch in the Triangle - 12/04/07 05:56 PM
I absolutely love Sunday brunch - it may be my favorite part of the weekend. It's certainly my favorite weekend meal. At home or in restaurants, brunch memories are important to me.
What is it about brunch that arouses such warm feelings? Maybe it's the idea of the late morning meal … (10 comments)
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things to do in cary: Holiday Happenings in the Triangle - 11/30/07 06:21 PM
If you didn't have enough to do this holiday season with Holiday Happenings in Apex, then read on because there is plenty going on this holiday season here in the Triangle.
I just love the hoidays - it's my favorite time of year! I hope you enjoy the holidays too!
Please note … (15 comments)
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things to do in cary: Cary NC Real Estate - Triangle Aquatic Center(TAC) opens today in Cary, NC - 10/29/07 03:27 PM
One of the great things about living in Cary, NC is that it has so many resources to offer - parks, jogging trails, athletic facilities, and much more. That list just grew a bit longer today when the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC) opened next to the Cary Town Center.
This facility is … (6 comments)
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things to do in cary: Spooktacular Halloween Events Going on in the Triangle - 10/24/07 02:29 PM
Outbreak at Possum Creek is this year's Raleigh Jaycees Haunted House located at 111 Seaboard Avenue in Downtown Raleigh (right next to Peace College right off of Capital Blvd) Starting Friday the haunted house will run from 7pm until Midnight every night through Halloween. All of the proceeds from the event … (5 comments)
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things to do in cary: Raleigh NC Restaurant Scene Recognized by Bon Appetit - 10/19/07 03:22 PM
Last week I confessed that I'm not the best cook in the world and love to dine at local area restaurants. I wrote a blog called My favorite Triangle Restaurants - Bon Appétit. I've lived in the area since 1991(heck, I'm almost a native) and, until recently, there haven't been a … (4 comments)
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things to do in cary: My favorite Triangle Restaurants - Bon Appétit - 10/03/07 04:41 PM
It must be obvious that I'm not the best cook in the world. I didn't spend a lot of time in the kitchen when I was little I must confess. I was always out playing in a tennis tournament or traveling. My mother was, and still is, in real estate and … (18 comments)
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things to do in cary: Retirement in Wake County NC – Triangle Active 55+ Communities help older adults stay active & involved - 09/21/07 09:58 AM
Did you know that North Carolina surpassed Florida as the #1 Retirement State in the country several years back? And, to add to that, that Raleigh ranked as the #4 "Best Place to Retire" and the # 3 "Best Place to Reinvent Yourself?" To view the complete article from AARP click … (2 comments)
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things to do in cary: Waverly Place in Cary, NC will get a Facelift - 09/08/07 11:45 PM
Waverly Place might look a lot more like North Hills Mall in a couple of years thanks to plans to revamp the shopping center. We've always loved the location but we've struggled with the current design. Durham developer Zapolski and Rudd, which has owned the aging center since January 2005, is … (2 comments)
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things to do in cary: Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary - An amazing venue - 08/27/07 03:07 PM
A couple of friends of mine invited me to the North Carolina Music Festival at the Koka Booth Amphitheare in Cary, NC. I thought I'd bring my camera along and take a few pictures of this gorgeous facility and enjoy the fun. Koka Booth Amphitheatre is located in Regency Park just in … (0 comments)
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things to do in cary: Lazy Daze in Cary -Coming Up August 25th!! Don't miss it!! - 08/20/07 03:01 PM
Have you ever been to Lazy Daze in Cary? If you haven't you've been missing out for the past 30 years. Each year the festival has grown and now attracts over 60,000 visitors in downtown Cary. I don't think I'll make it because I have an out-of-town buyer coming to visit but … (7 comments)
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things to do in cary: Bond Park in Cary - A favorite escape in the heart of Cary - 08/18/07 02:42 PM
Many people think of Cary as a sprawling cul-de-sac bedroom community. They are right. There are lots of reasons why families like to call Cary home - Good schools, low crime rate, clean roads, and very well thought out neighborhoods. I wrote in my last blog about the American Tobacco Trail … (0 comments)
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things to do in cary: American Tobbaco Trail in Durham - North Carolina Wilderness at its finest - 08/18/07 11:55 AM
One of the things I love most about the Triangle is there is always something to do outdoors. We have unlimited natural resources in this area - there is plenty of hiking, biking, lakes, state parks, and trails. Almost everyone in the area knows about Umstead Park, also known as the … (4 comments)
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things to do in cary: Next Week is Bike to Work Week between May 14 - 18th - 05/10/07 02:42 PM
Just go to http://www.gotriangle.org/ and make your online promise that you will bike to work, the bus stop, or your carpool or vanpool park-n-ride lot at least once between May 14th and 18th to be eligible to win a bike and other great prizes! The goal of this campaign is to … (1 comments)
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things to do in cary: Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary Is Now Open!! - 04/14/07 10:15 AM
The new 150 room Umstead Hotel in Cary on the SAS Institute campus in Cary has not only raised the bar for hotels in the Triangle, it's pretty much set the standard for luxury accomodations in the entire state. The $75 million hotel, with its amazing Texas limestone exterior and copper … (4 comments)
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things to do in cary: Umstead Hotel - New 5-Star Hotel and Spa in Cary!! - 03/01/07 08:21 PM
My daughter Jordan, 15, goes to Cary Academy in Cary. This school is the brainchild of Dr. Jim Goodnight that owns SAS institute in Cary. SAS is actually the largest privately held software company in the world!! In past years the Goodnights have spearheaded projects like Cary Academy, the development of … (0 comments)
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things to do in cary: Things to do in Cary >> Visit Cary's own Dog Park - 11/16/06 10:34 AM
A few years ago a group of dog owners approached the Town about providing a safe place where dogs could play and get exercise while not on a leash. In December 2004, more than 60 residents attended a meeting that the Town arranged for public input. The Cary Dog Park Club has … (6 comments)
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things to do in cary: A Halloween Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre - 10/27/06 04:17 PM
Gaelic Myths & Mayhem
A Celebration of Halloween through the ages!
Sponsored by The Historical Enrichment Society & Irish Events NC
SATURDAY · OCTOBER 28 ·11 am – 10 pm
Featuring great Halloween activities and entertainment for the whole family! During the day, a wide variety of kids activities, games, pumpkin painting, costume contests, … (1 comments)
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things to do in cary: Outdoor Ice Rink Coming To Koka Booth Amphitheatre In Cary This November - 10/27/06 03:54 PM
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Koka Booth Ampitheatre is located in the heart of Cary at Symphony Lake. It has been recently ranked in the Top 10 Ampitheatres in the US. The creative minds at the ampitheatre are bringing a special treat for the holidays!! An outdoor skating rink. Here are all of … (2 comments)
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things to do in cary: West Regional Library Opens Its Doors on Sept. 16 - 09/01/06 07:26 AM
West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive in Cary, will pen its doors Saturday, September 16, immediately following an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
To celebrate the occasion, West Regional Library will host a day of fun-filled events and performances for all ages that start at 10:30 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. … (2 comments)
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