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This Month's Headlines:

• Blues Traveler/Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors
• War with Special Guests The Family Stone and the Ohio Players
• Beyond: The Cary Film Festival
• Whiskey, Wine & Fire
• Veolia Pickleball National Championships
• 11th Annual Asia Fest
• Autumn Nights: An Evening of Soul and R&B
• Tips From Town of Cary I.T.
• Winter Youth Basketball Registration
• Cary CERT Basic Class
• Women's ITA All-American College Tennis Championship
• Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Bones North American Tour
• ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam: Dos Amigos Tour
• Bands, Bites, and Boats
• Join Us In Building a More Sustainable Future
• Did You Know?
• We Want to Hear From You!

BLUES TRAVELER/GIN BLOSSOMS WITH SPIN DOCTORS
August 28 | 6 p.m. | Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms are teaming up once again for a co-headlining summer tour. Blues Traveler recently celebrated 30 years of their GRAMMY® Award-winning hit “Run-Around,” while Gin Blossoms continue to be celebrated for their iconic quadruple-platinum album “New Miserable Experience.” boothamphitheatre.com

WAR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE FAMILY STONE AND THE OHIO PLAYERS
August 29 | 7 p.m. | Koka Booth Amphitheatre

A powerful night of music and unity is coming to Cary as the legendary band WAR takes the stage at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of WAR’s iconic anthem “Why Can’t We Be Friends” — a timeless call for unity that resonates just as strongly today as it did five decades ago. boothamphitheatre.com

BEYOND: THE CARY FILM FESTIVAL
September 10 – 13 | The Cary Theater

Discover the best short films from around the world. Enjoy screenings, panels, workshops, and social events. thecarytheater.com

WHISKEY, WINE & FIRE
September 12 | 5 – 9 p.m. | Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Join us for an unforgettable night of flavor and fire at this exclusive foodie celebration! Sip and sample whiskey bars, elegant wines, and creative cocktails while enjoying live music, intimate fire pits, and curated food stations featuring gourmet BBQ and specialty grilled fare. boothamphitheatre.com

VEOLIA PICKLEBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
August 31 – September 6 | Cary Tennis Park

World-class pickleball is coming to Cary! Cary Tennis Park will host the Veolia Pickleball National Championships, featuring world No. 1 players Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns. Amateur players can compete alongside Championship Court as the sport’s top professionals battle for the largest prize in pickleball. Compete for PPA Tour gold medals, have friends and family cheer you on, and relive every moment with access to livestreamed match coverage. Learn more and register at ppatour.com.

11TH ANNUAL ASIA FEST
September 19 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Celebrate Asian heritage and community at Asia Fest, one of the region’s most exciting cultural events! The festival features nearly 100 booths with cultural exhibits, games, health resources, and global street foods. Don’t miss the thrilling Dragon Boat Races on Symphony Lake. Join a team or cheer from the shore! Enjoy live music, dance, and performances throughout the day. carync.gov/asiafest

AUTUMN NIGHTS: AN EVENING OF SOUL AND R&B
September 19 | 7 p.m. | Cary Arts Center

Enjoy an evening of soul and R&B at the Cary Arts Center with Kathy Kosins and Teri Tobin. Kosins is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and artist known for blending jazz and soul, and has performed with noted artists such as Gregory Porter and Randy Brecker. Award-winning soul singer-songwriter Teri Tobin is celebrated for her authentic voice and blend of gospel, soul, jazz, and R&B. carync.gov/curatedconcerts

TIPS FROM TOWN OF CARY I.T.

We want to help you stay protected! When your phone or computer suggests installing updates, it’s looking out for you. Updates fix problems that could put your information at risk. Try to apply these updates whenever you can — they’re among the simplest ways to keep your devices safe and reliable.

WINTER YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
September 9 – 27

Registration for winter youth basketball (age 5 – 18) opens mid-September. The season is November through mid-February. carync.gov/winterbasketball

CARY CERT BASIC CLASS
September 18 – 20

Are you interested in getting involved with community engagement while participating in education and outreach initiatives? Do you desire knowledge about basic medical operations, fire safety, and basic emergency and disaster response skills? Join Cary CERT for their upcoming CERT Basic Class, where you will learn the skills needed to build resilience during home emergencies and natural disasters. Participants must attend all three days to be certified. carync.gov/cert

WOMEN’S ITA ALL-AMERICAN COLLEGE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP
September 19 – 27 | Cary Tennis Park

Cary Tennis Park is excited to host the ITA Women’s All-American Championship for the fifth consecutive year. Since 1983, the ITA Women’s All-American Championships have featured the nation’s top NCAA Division I players and have been a pioneer in women’s college tennis. carync.gov/ita

RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE: BONES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS CIGARETTES @ SUNSET
September 20 | 7 p.m. | Koka Booth Amphitheatre
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ZZ TOP & DWIGHT YOAKAM: DOS AMIGOS TOUR
September 24 | 7 p.m. | Koka Booth Amphitheatre
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BANDS, BITES, AND BOATS
September 4 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Bond Park Boathouse

Kick back, relax, and soak in the sounds at Bands, Bites, and Boats — a free community event featuring live music, local food, and lakefront fun. Enjoy a performance by My Cousin Skinny, bites from Beef Street and a Pig and The Flat Drum food trucks, plus brews by Bond Brothers Beer Company. Bring a blanket or a chair and settle in for an evening by the lake. carync.gov/bandsbitesboats

JOIN US IN BUILDING A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE!
Dig in and grow green this fall with a season of environmental programs and events! Explore our many resources for going green at carync.gov/green.

SUPPORT POLLINATORS THIS SEPTEMBER

Cary is participating in the National Recreation and Park Association’s eighth annual Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz in September with a variety of classes and events. Join us for this citizen science initiative and help Cary create a snapshot of the wildlife in our parks. Find out how you can get involved at carync.gov/gardenforwildlife.

PICK UP BAGGED COMPOST AND LEARN ABOUT BACKYARD BINS
September 4 – 7

Are you compost curious? Do you want to turn your own food waste into a valuable soil conditioner? Register for a compost workshop. Take home bagged compost for your garden, tour our teaching farm, and learn more about the beauty of backyard composting. Don’t miss our special compost programs designed for kids and families! carync.gov/compost

GARDEN AND GROW WITH US

Learn about growing your own food, lend a hand in a community garden, or explore Cary’s farming heritage with one of our many urban agriculture programs this fall! carync.gov/gardens

DID YOU KNOW?

The Town of Cary holds regular public hearings on important matters such as the Town budget, comprehensive plan, rezonings, and more. These hearings give residents a chance to share their thoughts before key decisions are made. We believe an informed, engaged community is the foundation of effective government. carync.gov/publichearings

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Citizens and businesses — share your budget priorities with Cary at any point in the year, and we’ll share what we hear with Town Council through quarterly reporting. Cary‘s fiscal year runs July 1 through June 30. 

How to share your thoughts:

• Email: budgetinput@carync.gov
• Call us at (919) 469-4307
• Message us on social media
• Speak at a Town Council meeting

Visit carync.gov/budget for more information.