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Local business invites kids to Party Like a Princess

Peek at the Peak City Public invited to explore Apex Sculpture Walk

50 ‘It just had everything’

Olympic triathlete now calls Cary home

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61 Special Section: Top Dentists 76 Restaurant Profiles: Keen on Korean

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21 Meet the 2021 Movers & Shakers 36 Bring the Magic

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e d i t o r ’s l e t t e r NORMALLY I WOULDN’T MAKE A FUSS, but I have to point out something special about this issue. After more than a year of absence, Things to Do are back in the pages of Cary Magazine. The feature, which highlights the festivals, concerts and activities in western Wake, is a tiny part of what we publish. But as we were planning our Family Fun issue, I couldn’t help doing a (virtual) happy dance. We had in-person events to write about, and we were confident that it would be safe to gather in groups! How fun is that? In fact, this issue is packed with all sorts of entertaining ideas. How about grabbing a Monster Shake from Andia’s Homemade Ice Cream with a friend or strolling downtown Apex to look at outdoor sculptures? You could hunt for buried treasure at Blue Diamond Gemstone Panning, or savor dinner with friends at a Korean barbecue restaurant? Why not sing and dance with a princess, or cheer on a hometown athlete as she competes at the Olympics? And speaking of fun things to do, I’d like to invite you to meet our 2021 Movers & Shakers in person on July 22 at Chatham Station in downtown Cary. I always enjoy getting to know these talented and hard-working folks, and this year, I can share that experience with you. You can get a glimpse of the diverse talents and accomplishments of this year’s honorees, starting on page 21. These events and gatherings are a welcome milestone on our journey back to normal. Much has changed in our lives, and many of us will never be the same, but this summer, I’m looking forward to a bit of fun and more (in-person) happy dances.

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Enjoy two weekends of North Carolina Museum of Art’s Art in Bloom with more than 30 stunning floral arrangements paired with popular works of art. The annual fundraiser offers virtual and in-person options, and proceeds benefit the NCMA Foundation. June 3-6 and June 10-13, North Carolina Museum of Art, ncartmuseum.org/bloom

Feed your inner foodie during Dine Out Downtown in downtown Raleigh. Dine outdoors on closed streets and jam out to a rotating lineup of local musicians. Locations include Glenwood South, Warehouse District, City Market and Fayetteville Street. 5-9 p.m. Saturdays in June, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, downtownraleigh.org search “Dine Out Downtown”

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Live music is back at Park West Village’s Acoustic Nights series this summer. Enjoy local singers and songwriters while you dine at your favorite restaurants or shop local in The District. Concerts are free and family friendly. 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays starting June 11, Park West Village, parkwestvillage.com

Theatre in the Park presents “Always a Bridesmaid” this summer in-person and on-demand streaming. In this laugh-out-loud comedy, four friends fulfill their promises to be in each other’s weddings, no matter what — and no matter how ugly the bridesmaid dress. June 4-6 (in-person), June 11-20 (on-demand streaming), Tickets $16-$27, Theatre in the Park, theatreinthepark.com

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Explore over 80 miles of trails around town during the Cary Greenways Challenge. Sign up, challenge your friends and family, and enjoy the outdoors all summer long. The virtual race is free to join, and runners of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Starting July 3, Fit & Able Productions, runsignup.com/Race/NC/ Cary/CaryGreenwaysChallenge

Shop dozens of your favorite local artists and makers all over town at Triangle Pop-Up events. Markets are family and pet-friendly, so bring your kiddos and make a day of it! Local area locations include Fount Coffee + Kitchen, NC Museum of Art, and Boxyard RTP. Weekends in June and July, Triangle PopUp, trianglepopup.com

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WHAT IS SUCCESS? The answer is different for every leader: a trusted team, a client’s smile, a challenge met or a student’s achievement. We know, because we asked 24 young professionals about their challenges, their accomplishments and their inspiration. These Movers &

Shakers are shaping the future of our community in many different ways. They are entrepreneurs and educators, bloggers and authors — even a veteran and a veterinarian. And while we applaud their successes so far, we may be even more excited about what is to come.

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Shane Barry teacher, Athens Drive Magnet High School AN INTRODUCTION: I am a science teacher at Athens Drive Magnet High School, the STEM energy and Sustainability Academy coordinator, and the varsity swim coach. ORIGIN STORY: Tutoring fellow students while in college helped me realize that education was my passion and where I wanted to devote my efforts. Inspiration: Seeing growth in my students, whether it’s in the classroom or in the pool.

Matthew Bettinger co-owner, SideBar & Hank’s Downtown Dive ORIGIN STORY: Like a lot of people, I got into hospitality because I needed a job and I enjoy people. I like didn’t have anything else to hang out. It’s an going on. A opportunity to throw a buddy of mine party every day, and to was working at me that sounds like a a restaurant and good time. said, “We need some servers.” … It was a good fit from the get go.

A PROUD MOMENT: In spring 2020, 12 solar panels were installed at Athens Drive, through a grant from NC GreenPower Solar+ Schools. Our focus is on energy and sustainability, and solar panels fit both those. We had a student (Rocco Nociti) interested in a grant that he saw, and we supported him through the writing of the grant, through the fundraising process, and through the installation of the solar array. It was quite the process, to get all that done and installed. But when you see a student who’s that I try to have the model interested of ‘Be the person that I in the things needed at that age.’ that you’re teaching them, to go above and beyond outside of the classroom, then you put in the extra effort.

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INSPIRATION: Being able to be part of a community is the part that I enjoy the most. …Seeing people leave really, really happy is great. A PROUD MOMENT: The moment that we realized SideBar was really going to take, and we decided to start exploring something else… It was about a year after SideBar was open. It wasn’t necessarily an aha moment, but it was over a couple of weeks. With Hank’s, we wanted to offer a full service restaurant, and that’s something I really wanted to get back into. I’ve been doing spirits and bars for a decade plus, which is wonderful, but there’s also something to be said for providing the full experience, a place where people can bring their family and sit down and eat.

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owner, Foundations 4 Change AN INTRODUCTION: I am a dually licensed psychotherapist and a certified personal and professional development Watching my clients coach. My expertise is uncover their own in helping individuals capacity to ultimately break through barriers, build a solid, healthy work through difficult situations, set boundaries foundation for the and work to explore any successful life they limiting belief systems desire, is the most that may be preventing rewarding part of my job. them from leading the life they truly desire. ORIGIN STORY: I really didn’t know what I wanted to do after high school. I decided to take one class at a community college, and it was a psychology course. I can remember sitting in the middle of the class and thinking, “I know what I want now. I want to be a therapist.” RECENT CHALLENGE: In a profession that typically relies on subtle body language cues, or even simply offering a safe space for someone to come and cry without family members in the next room, it was an uncomfortable adjustment to completely transition to a virtual platform. ... It was refreshing to see how even in non-ideal settings, the value of a therapist’s session can still be life-changing.

AN INTRODUCTION: I’m a jack-of-all-trades peopleperson with a diverse background of experiences that has helped me connect with people of different perspectives and cultures. Some of my friends have given me the nickname Evan “45 minutes” Bost, because I often end up connecting with strangers for extended periods of time, inadvertently holding my friends up in the process. ORIGIN STORY: I joined the family custom home building business after an interesting stint growing and selling produce for an urban farm. At Bost Homes, I’ve found passion in home design, client management and land planning. INSPIRATION: It’s hard not to be excited about home building and development when our market is a Top 10 growth area of the country! In addition to the excitement from the influx of new clients, I enjoy learning about construction, land planning and how to make our cities (and homes) more pleasing to inhabitants, flora and fauna.

I hope to be a reflection of truth and an instrument of encouragement for others.

TRUE FACTS: I married my high school sweetheart, and we recently went skydiving for my 30th birthday in Key West. What a surreal experience!

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Jasmine Brown Mycal Brickhouse executive pastor, Cary First Christian Church AN INTRODUCTION: I am a pastor, educator and community builder, dedicated to spreading the gospel to empower others to see God’s call for humanity to have an intimate relationship with God and to love all of creation. … (M)y ministry has been to cultivate and nurture the spiritual empowerment, social development and economic equality of the community that I am called to serve. INSPIRATION: Being a part of change in my community. I’m excited about developing and implementing opportunities for families to have access to nutritious food. I’m excited about advocating for affording housing and seeing those plans approved and developed. I’m excited about sponsoring job development programs and seeing participants increase their earning potential. RECENT CHALLENGE: My biggest recent challenge has been continuing to serve while journeying through my own grief. We never know what people carry, but we should be aware that we all carry something. No opportunity to Since November 2019, make a difference is I have carried the tragic too small, and each loss of my sister. In July one gives me joy. 2020, added to that burden was the loss of my grandmother to COVID-19. Grief is not a momentary experience; it is a reorienting of life.

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author and founder, FACTS for Youth nonprofit AN INTRODUCTION: As the head swim coach at Holly Springs High, I interact with a number of high-schoolers and to be honest, many students are worried about their finances. …These kids had a deep desire to learn but limited resources and no place to gather the information. In 2018, I founded FACTS for Youth, a I hope that my book nonprofit to provide inspires people to not financial literacy to teens, only be financially athletes and young adults savvy, but to follow through workshops and their dreams and partnerships with schools. INSPIRATION: I am seeing teens and young adults grow in their confidence surrounding money, which is incredibly rewarding. A PROUD MOMENT: My proudest accomplishment is writing my first book. I have always wanted to become an author, but after my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, I used my anger as fuel to write. Some days it was so hard for me to keep working on it. … When I had those tough days, I thought about my mom. I thought about making her proud. “The Money Club: A Teenage Guide to Literacy” was published Jan. 1, 2020.

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Amy Davenport certified nurse-midwife, UNC-CH OBGYN

Nicole Case founder, Nicole Case Consulting AN INTRODUCTION: I am a career and leadership coach, personalbrand and job-search strategist, and recovering HR professional. After a decade in corporate human resources roles, partnering with top executives in tech and pharma companies, I launched my coaching business. I saw too many women struggling to break through to meaningful leadership roles or staying in toxic environments because they were afraid to start over. ORIGIN STORY: This pandemic has really opened up people’s hearts and minds on what is most important to them. Women were coming to me a lot, wanting help, saying, “I don’t like my job, and I want to do something different,” or “I want to do something better, It’s really important something that supports to have — even if my skills, and I can you can’t have them support my family better.”

physically around you — a really strong support system. A group of cheerleaders around you is really important.

INSPIRATION: Just knowing that I’m helping women, not only elevate their career, but upgrade their lives. What could the world be like, if everyone went to work and loved work and felt incredibly fulfilled, and then could shut it off and come home to their families?

AN INTRODUCTION: Davenport is a midwife at UNC who catches babies and takes care of women throughout their lives. She works at the new UNC OBGYN clinic at Panther Creek and is the postpartum Medical Director at UNC Hospitals.

I joke that my job has made small talk really hard. … I have really intimate conversations 10 to 20 times a day.

INSPIRATION: The U.S. healthcare system is in crisis, and so being a provider in that system is hard sometimes. But the thing that brings me back is I just love what I do. I love the families I take care of. ...To be able to be there and get to do this every day is hard, but it’s so wonderful and so rewarding.

RECENT CHALLENGE: We’ve seen more postpartum depression and more anxiety and depression in pregnancy, just because the whole population is experiencing that. For some people, at the beginning (of the pandemic), coming to their visits was the only time they had human contact. TRUE FACT: I worked in food service for a long time, and I loved it. ...My retirement plan is to have a cafe-bookstore.

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Victoria Ford style influencer and blogger, The Prepford Wife AN INTRODUCTION: I’m a strategist by day and a blogger by night. The Prepford Wife is a North Carolina blog that focuses on all things home, travel, fashion and the magic of doing it yourself.

People online have become our community. They welcomed us into their lives and their homes by way of a little set of nine pictures on Instagram.

ORIGIN STORY: My husband, Marcus, and I wanted to document our lives and experiences as a way of saying, “We were here.” That turned into a blog when Marcus peer-pressured me into creating one years ago — when there was no money to be made and no one was watching — because we weren’t seeing and hearing anyone quite like us. A PROUD MOMENT: I recently received a call from “Country Living Magazine asking if I wanted to renovate our second home with them in a series called Makeover Takeover. So for the last six months, we’ve been doing just that. It’s been an incredible partnership and a whirlwind adventure. TRUE FACT: I’m a huge Harry Potter fan: Harry Potter wedding, dogs named after Harry Potter, wedding bands engraved with Harry Potter quotes.

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Dr. April Gessner Deddens , founder, DEGA Mobile Veterinary Care nonprofit AN INTRODUCTION: Recently I started a nonprofit called DEGA Mobile Veterinary Care (Determined for Everyone to Gain Access to Veterinary Care). I provide free basic veterinary care to low/ no income and homeless pet owners. INSPIRATION: Being able to provide care to pets who otherwise would not receive it... Not only does this help reduce the number of unwanted pets in shelters, but it gives owners a sense of fulfillment and happiness that they are able to take care of their loved ones. For homeless pet owners, their pet may be the only aspect of their lives that keeps them going. RECENT CHALLENGE: Our biggest challenge I have with DEGA is identifying been interested pet owners who are truly in animals and in need. This is why we how I could save work with other charitable them since I organizations to identify pet was a little girl. owners who could use our free services. We need to advertise our free clinics, so we can help as many pets as possible. At the same time, we cannot make it public, since we are reaching out to a select group.

Sylvia Inks founder, SMI Financial Coaching AN INTRODUCTION: I’m a business coach, finance expert, author and speaker who helps small business owners grow profitable businesses by focusing on systems, cash flow, and building multiple income streams. ORIGIN STORY: My father was a hospital pharmacist and owned several Chinese restaurants in the Triangle, and my mother was an accountant. I saw the best of both worlds — a steady paycheck working as an employee for someone else’s company, as well as the benefits of passive income from owning a small business. I always knew that I wanted to work in the financial services industry and start my own business. A PROUD MOMENT: I realized that new and experienced entrepreneurs were making financial mistakes that were costing them time, money and stress. I decided to take all the lessons I had learned, including real-life stories from clients and colleagues, and write a I love book to help helping entrepreneurs clients save with their money, business make finances. more money, In less than and be able to six months, I pay themselves a wrote my first consistent owner’s book, “Small Business draw or salary. Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business.”

Alexis Jenssen founder, The Bowerbird Agency

I legitimately get pumped up chatting with an entrepreneur about their work, their products, their craft.

AN INTRODUCTION: Jenssen is the founder of The Bowerbird Agency, a creative agency with a mission to champion small businesses, and she is the president of the Apex Downtown Business Association. Since 2018, she has also managed the Apex Farmers Market, bringing in new vendors and strengthening the market’s relationship with the Town of Apex. INSPIRATION: My business allows me an unfiltered view of the passion, drive and heart behind every independent business owner. Their fire and passion for their work is like fuel for me. RECENT CHALLENGE: We exclusively represent locally owned and operated, independent businesses, many of which have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. ...(S)upporting those “pivots,” everyone keeps talking about what has been really challenging. We worked around the clock and launched a member-based online learning platform for a local preschool in less than three weeks. We created the area’s only contact-free, pre-order platform for a local farmers market over a weekend. We created a tutorial to help small businesses sell gift certificates so they could continue to receive some income with closed doors.

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Alicia Jurado Virginia H. Johnson Town Clerk for Cary AN INTRODUCTION: I’m honored to serve the community as town clerk for Cary. It has been a pleasure to be in that role for the last four years, out of the eight years I have been with Cary. I’m a curious person who loves strategic thinking and participating in new learning opportunities. I strive to face each day through a servantleader mindset. A PROUD MOMENT: I am appreciative to be leading a team of dedicated and creative staff members and volunteers working on the Cary150 celebration. Together we have planned a memorable and fun year to celebrate this ceremonial time in our community’s history. The planning continues, as our activities will last all 2021. I continue to be amazed by the creativity of this group as From the everyday we had to shift from in-person tasks to longterm events to virtual celebrations projects, each and interaction opportunities. action taken and It has been wonderful to interaction has the see how the community has opportunity to leave embraced the year as well. … a positive impact (M)any people found ways to on someone. celebrate Cary by learning about our past, celebrating the present and getting excited about the future.

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founder, Pura Vida Studio AN INTRODUCTION: I am the founder and owner I watch our students of Pura Vida Studio, an support and cheer one aerial, yoga and wellness another on, and that studio located in Cary. My just makes my heart so studio offers classes for all incredibly full. ages and levels as well as summer camps. ...I am also the co-founder of Carolina Circus Festival, a circus festival for all circus performers in North Carolina to showcase their talents free to the public. A PROUD MOMENT: I came from a low-income area, growing up with a lot of financial and family hardships thrown in my direction. It led me to being forced out of my home at 17 years old... Yoga and aerial changed my life, and now I am a small business owner at 28! My personal hardships are why this studio means the world to me. RECENT CHALLENGE: Transitioning my business virtually was incredibly hard but had some wonderful parts too! Some of our virtual classes or private lessons ended up reaching people all over the world — Israel, Australia and California. TRUE FACT: I have been skydiving, twice! It was the coolest experience ever.

Tim McLoughlin Camille Kauer creator, “The E-Spot with Camille” ORIGIN STORY: I grew up in a film family. My father is film producer Dwight Williams, and my mom, Olivia Gatewood, is a noted artist and retired stunt woman. As an actor myself, I needed a way to stay connected with my film community, so in March 2020, I started live-streaming my radio segment, “The E-Spot with Camille” as a video podcast. …(M)y first guest was Rose Bianco of the Netflix award-winning hit “Cobra Kai.” INSPIRATION: My guests! They share their triumphs and how they’ve overcome some pretty public “challenges.” They really inspire me to keep working harder and to keep dreaming bigger. RECENT CHALLENGE: The pandemic forced me to make the leap, to create my own show solo. I was terrified at first, to be out on my own. I am the producer, host, I interview guests guest booker, marketer, who encourage editor, publicist, and I others to pursue couldn’t be happier.

their passions, how to handle the inevitable noes, and inspire us to stick with it.

TRUE FACT: I starred on “Dawson’s Creek” as Betty the cheerleader with Michelle Williams.

partner, Cofounders Capital AN INTRODUCTION: I joined Cofounders Capital in late 2015 and became a full partner in 2018 when we raised our My biggest second fund. We now manage over challenge as a $45 million in seed capital and have venture capitalist is invested in over 30 companies. INSPIRATION: First, we have the opportunity to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams by giving them the capital resources (and some advice along the way) they need to execute their plan. During that journey, the capital we can provide will create jobs and value for all stakeholders. Second, there is an opportunity to create life-changing or even generation-changing wealth for founders who have spent years sacrificing to accomplish something they are passionate about.

having to say, ‘No,’ 99-plus% of the time when companies ask us for money… It is always a difficult thing to do.

A PROUD MOMENT: In 2018, my partner, David Gardner, and I closed a $31 million Venture Capital fund focused on investing in N.C.based software companies. It was a year’s worth of hard work, a lot of meetings, and convincing investment partners to join us in creating a vision that didn’t yet exist. That money is going to help a lot of entrepreneurs.

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Marsha McLean motivational speaker and owner, Revive Therapeutic Services

My love of the mental health field keeps me excited about continuing to help people (find) new ways to deal with stress and anxiety.

AN INTRODUCTION: I am a mental health speaker and have been in the mental health industry for 10 years. I help my audience get to the heart of the matter in a short amount of time, regardless of the issue we are discussing, whether depression, anxiety or effective communication. I help them be successful.

ORIGIN STORY: I noticed that I had a knack for speaking in church. I was the church announcer and noticed I would get a positive reaction from the congregation when I read the announcements. Some people would visit the church just to hear me read the announcements! People began to invite me to speak on mental health topics at community events, which expanded into me speaking for corporations. I partnered with Cigna to discuss mental health, substance abuse issues and work-life balance. I enjoy being able to connect with people on a large scale. A PROUD MOMENT: My proudest moment was being invited to partner with Cigna. They are a mental health corporation, and they take mental health very seriously.

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Andy Munn co-founder, EQV Strategic AN INTRODUCTION: I have spent my entire career working in or with state, local and federal government. My business partner and I started EQV Strategic in March 2020 and have quickly grown into one of the largest private lobbying firms in N.C. Most importantly, I am a husband and father of three young sons! ORIGIN STORY: I fell backwards into a job working on a congressional campaign in 2000, ...the Bush versus Gore election year that introduced us to hanging chads. That’s when the political bug bit me! Shortly after that election, I moved to Washington and worked on Capitol Hill for six years. A PROUD MOMENT: Perhaps one of the more relatable victories that I am proud of was being part of the team that passed North Carolina’s “Brunch Bill” (allowing alcohol sales before noon on Sundays). You’re welcome! TRUE FACT: I once drove a vehicle in Vice President Dick Cheney’s motorcade during a visit he made to Charlotte 20 years ago.

Our ability to navigate the complex network of state government to affect meaningful change for our clients … is the most rewarding part of my job.

Erin O’Loughlin founder, 3 Bluebirds Farm nonprofit AN INTRODUCTION: I’m the founder of 3 Bluebirds Farm, and my husband, Colm and I are parents to three really great children, our “3 Bluebirds.” Marcus, our middle bluebird,” is 16 years old and was diagnosed with severe autism at the age of 3. Our family made the extremely difficult decision in July 2015 of placing Marcus in assisted living, due to his severe and dangerous aggression. He has adjusted relatively well, but our bumpy and bittersweet journey has made certain matters even more crystal clear: Our nation as a whole is not doing enough for our adults with special needs. The seed of an idea began to sprout in the back of my mind — a planned residential farm community for adults with autism, along with track-out programs, summer programs, and respite care for children and adults with autism. A PROUD MOMENT: When we closed on 28 acres of beautiful During farmland, after COVID-19, (we) nine extremely turned our challenging recreational years of Camp Bluebird working and into a virtual fundraising learning center for the perfect for our clients. piece of Our clients property in were in need, Wake County so we changed — our vision our services. and dream.

Hillary Parnell founder, Academy for the Performing Arts

Our driving force is knowing that the work we do with our dancers is so much more than teaching dance.

AN INTRODUCTION: In addition to owning the Academy for the Performing Arts and Preschool for the Arts for the past 20 years, I am also an author, growth coach and consultant for the Dance Studio Owners Association, where I provide business advice to over a thousand dance studio owners. ORIGIN STORY: I started in the dance industry in 2001, after the company I was working for closed... I had no idea what to do next. I had always planned on owning a dance studio, but I didn’t think I could pull it off at only 21 years old. Luckily, I have extremely supportive parents, and I dove in headfirst. RECENT CHALLENGE: Dance is an outlet for so many of our students, a therapy. The last thing our dancers needed during (the pandemic) was to stop dancing. We did everything we could to provide that therapy for our students, because their mental health and well-being depended on it. My staff and I knew that we needed to be strong and positive role models for our students.

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Stephen Rhodes Matthew Poling engineering director, Town of Fuquay-Varina AN INTRODUCTION: I graduated in 2005 from NC A&T State University with a B.S. in civil engineering. I began working for the Town of Fuquay-Varina in May 2014 and became the engineering director in January 2021. INSPIRATION: I get to practice civil engineering in a rapidly expanding community. Whether it’s transportation, environmental Issues, or water and sewer infrastructure, there are always diverse problems to solve and projects to build. A PROUD MOMENT: Being part of a team that is working to deliver over $30 million worth of roadway improvements to the Fuquay-Varina area. In addition, the engineering department has six more federal highway grants totaling over $8 million that will go towards multimodal projects that are to be constructed within the next 18 months. The people I get

to work with on a day-to-day basis keep me excited. They are amazing, hard-working professionals who make me look better than I should!

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RECENT CHALLENGE: Not being able to have face-toface interactions with coworkers and citizens has been challenging at times. TRUE FACT: In 2009, I became the undefeated MidAtlantic MMA Champion. My ring name was Matt “OnePunch” Poling.

co-owner, Bella Vita Home + Lifestyle and Avail Aesthetics AN INTRODUCTION: My first career began at age Clients’ smiles 8, when my dad put me and new-found behind the wheel of a goconfidence keep cart. After quickly climbing me excited and the ranks, I qualified to passionate about race in the NASCAR Truck what I do. Series in 2003, making me the first openly gay driver to compete in a NASCAR National Series. I also owned two restaurants in my hometown of Goldsboro, which I eventually sold after making the decision to move to Maui. I moved back to NC after a sponsor approached me about restarting my racing career. Ultimately, I didn’t start racing again after moving to Charlotte, but I did meet my fiance, Nathan Davis. We now own Bella Vita Home + Lifestyle, a home decor and gift store in downtown Raleigh, and Avail Aesthetics, an award-winning MedSpa, in Cary. ORIGIN STORY: The idea for Avail Aesthetics started after I began having a tattoo removed. PROUD MOMENTS: Reaching the top ranks of NASCAR and opening one of the best MedSpas in the Triangle are my proudest professional accomplishments.

Calin Riley president and CEO, Riley Contracting Group AN INTRODUCTION: I grew up in the Triangle and in the family commercial construction business. I’m a veteran, Army Officer of the Infantry and Special Operations. I re-joined the family business here at Riley Contracting Group after my last deployment to Afghanistan. INSPIRATION: I love bringing in new clients and doing a fantastic job on their projects. I really love hearing the great things our clients say about us after we do what we do. Every day is different, and we have new and exciting opportunities and challenges each day at RCG. A PROUD MOMENT: My proudest professional moment is that this company has survived even after the sudden death of its founder, I’m a very lucky my dad in 2016. guy, I have a loving But my biggest family support accomplishment system, a truly by far is that I have fantastic team, a great family, and our clients a loving and are amazing. supportive wife, Amy, a fantastic son, Liam, and my amazing little girl, Jane.

Brianna Williams primary spine practitioner, AccessHealth Chiropractic Center AN INTRODUCTION: I am a chiropractor with a specialty designation of It is incredibly certified primary spine rewarding to get an practitioner. This specialty athlete back in the within chiropractic and game, help a new mom physical therapy allows me or dad pick up their to be the primary provider child without pain, or for conservative treatment help someone begin a for spine-related disorders. more active lifestyle. I also function as the point of contact for coordinating care for patients who need more significant evaluation and treatment like imaging, injections, and surgery. My goal is to create positive outcomes and, ultimately, resolutions for those with spinerelated disorders. GREATEST CHALLENGE: My daughter, Brynlee, was born prematurely and spent six weeks in the WakeMed Raleigh NICU. Ultimately, she needed a feeding tube placed, so she could safely come home from the hospital. Like many mothers who deliver premature babies, this was an enormous mental, emotional and financial challenge for my family and me. Fortunately, the incredible community we work and live in rallied around my family. Our network put on a benefit for our daughter, patients and friends brought us meals, and so many people supported us.

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Bring the Krystin Wingfield is the Lantern Princess.

Local business invites kids to Party Like a Princess

Dani Coan portrays the Frog Princess.

IN TODAY’S COMPLICATED, CHAOTIC WORLD, Krystal Ayling wants to give kids a chance to focus on the princess, rather than the evil queen. “When I was a child, I was a tomboy – I didn’t care for fairy tales and was into sports,” Ayling said. “As I became an adult, I learned how scary the world is, and seeing the pure innocence of my daughter now and how she loves fairy tales, that inspired me.” Ayling founded Apex-based Party Like a Princess in September 2019. While the pandemic changed her business model – princesses had to float in on Zoom, rather than via pumpkin carriage or magic carpet – Ayling says it also opened new castle doors and gave her exposure she Krystal Ayling, the owner of Party Like a might not have had other- Princess, makes sure everything goes smoothly wise thanks to her ability at the company's Spring Fling, held at Paramount Event Venue in Morrisville. to offer virtual events. continued on page 38

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Krystin Wingfield, the Lantern Princess, dances with a young guest. Besides having a theater or music background, each princess must have a "bubbly personality" in order to bring the fairy tale to life.

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Grace Gibbons, a former Disney performer, portrays the Snow Spirit.

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Party Like a Princess offers virtual and in-person birthday parties and events with a live princess, where Ayling notes, all COVID protections are in place. All of the Party Like a Princess packages include a musical entrance, live performance, photo and story time with the princess, and add-ons are available ranging from games and crafts to etiquette lessons. Events are always customizable, she says. The idea came to Ayling after she attended other local events with her daughter, where she found herself waiting in line for hours for something as simple as face painting from someone in costume. She thought about how she’d do it better and decided to turn those ideas into a business. Ayling prides herself on the magic of the experience. This isn’t just a girl in a costume; this is a performer who brings a true fairy tale experience to children. “I scout people who have a passion for theater and music,” she said. “It’s not just anybody putting on a dress.It’s people who want to be a princess and have that bubbly personality.” While copyright protections mean Ayling must use original princesses, rather than re-creating big-name princesses at her events, there will be something familiar to children about the princesses who, to name a few, include the mermaid princess, the snow sisters, and the latest addition, the Jedi princess.

Performing the "royal wave" while on parade is an essential skill for princesses of all ages.

Though she promotes wonder and mirth, Ayling herself is clearly the business mind behind the organization – something she will happily admit herself. “I am not a performer,” she said with a laugh. “I came into this as a former business owner and as a parent.” Ayling, who owned a field hockey league in New York prior to moving to North Carolina, works behind the scenes to make sure everything is perfect from when a princess appears at a party or event to the time she leaves. “For me, quality is everything,” Ayling said. “I never want someone to walk away and wonder why it cost what it did.” When the children gather and the lights come up, it’s up to the princess to ensure that the children believe. That’s where Grace Gibbons comes in. Gibbons has experience as an actual Disney performer on cruise ships and in New York City. continued on page 40

Denise Sherow is the Magic Carpet Princess. Stephanie Amortmont snaps a selfie with her daughter, Ansley, 6.

The Sleepy Princess reads a story to her young audience and their parents. Three-year-old Addison Howell waves to the princesses while sitting with mom, Kayla, of Zebulon.

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Apex sisters Brynn, 3, and Every Barthelson, 5, dance with one of the Snow Sisters.

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Grace Gibbons, the Snow Spirit, talks to guests at the Party Like a Princess Spring Fling.

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The pandemic impacted her as well, and she is currently living in Raleigh while on furlough. Disney’s loss was Ayling’s gain, however, as Gibbons now brings her charm and performance skills to children here in the Triangle. It was Gibbons’ mom who saw one of Ayling’s advertisements in a local performers group. She knew how much Gibbons missed performing during the pandemic and encouraged her to apply. Gibbons currently works not only as a princess, but also as part of Ayling’s support team. She’s sewn masks to match the princess’s costumes, since masks are necessary for princesses in pandemic times. She cares for the wigs, which she says takes a certain know-how, since wigs do endure wear and tear and won’t grow back like real hair. She’s also done some costume tailoring, all of which she says adds to her own professional skill-set.

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being genuine and being fake. They can tell if the performer is genuine and believes that they are embodying that character.” — Grace Gibbons, Party Like a Princess performer But listening to the lilt in Gibbons’ voice as she talks, it’s clearly the voice of a performer. That’s where she brings her all when she embodies any of the various princesses that Party Like a Princess offers. “Kids know the difference between being genuine and being fake,” Gibbons said. Lily Salyer “They can tell if the performer is genuine portrays and believes that they are emthe Sleepy Princess. bodying that character. “I always try to be as genuine as possible, and when I do that, I also leave the event or birthday just so happy.”

DeAnna Giovacchini is the Jedi Princess.

Gibbons prepares in earnest for her roles. She says she grew up on princess movies, and so many are available today on television and through streaming services. Before she becomes a character for a Party Like a Princess event, Gibbons says she watches those movies. She listens to the princesses and watches how they move and interact, so she can bring similar inflections and actions to her character. She credits Ayling with ensuring everything runs smoothly so that she can simply be that princess to the children in front of her. “In theater, there’s performers and stage managers,” Gibbons said. “Krystal’s really the stage manager of the show that we’re putting on.” “I feel like everything is going to flow smoothly when she is there. As a performer, it’s really comforting to know that my boss and my stage manager has my back.” t

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small business spotlight

Diana Urieta of Raleigh, left, and her daughter Lizzie, 5, sift through sand and dirt, searching for treasures. Chrystal Holder, right, of Garner, admires what her daughter Zariah, 6, has found.

Blue Diamond Gemstone Panning GENERATIONS OF CHILDREN have discovered buried treasure at Blue Diamond Gemstone Panning in Cary, and the business continues to attract pretend pirates and wannabe archaeologists. Founded more than 30 years ago by the current owner’s grandfather, the business was originally called Panner’s Creek. The name might be differ-

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ent, but the vision of the business hasn’t changed in all that time. Kyle and Melissa Hathcock took over the operation four years ago, and it remains an educational, fun and safe way to explore the earth and the treasures it holds. Currently open only on Saturday and Sundays, the business is a popular spot for birthday parties. But Melissa Hathcock says it’s not just kids who come out looking for fossils, gems and gold nuggets.

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“I’d say the average age for kids parties here would be 5 to7,” she said, “but honestly we almost get more young adults and teens out here for panning.” The business has built a reputation for customer service and for teaching curious youngsters about geology. Former owner Phil Hathcock, owner of Natural Stone Sculptures and father of Kyle Hathcock, shows up at Blue Diamond most weekends, eager to pass on his knowledge of fossils, gemstones, and ancient stone artifacts.

Miles Saad, 6, carries a full bucket out of the mineral cave attraction, built for young rock hounds to dig as much as they want.

Melissa Hathcock recently unearthed some gems about the business and the benefits of working with family. How has the business changed over the years?

Blue Diamond actually has a long history in Cary. This small business started as Panner’s Creek by my husband’s dad and grandpa over 30 years ago. My husband and I reopened as Blue Diamond Gemstone Panning four years ago. The business has really grown in this short time with birthday parties being a big hit. We also offer a mobile sluice, perfect for par-

An activity for all ages, panning for gems entertains 20-month-old Sloane Saad and her grandfather Magdy Saad.

Isaac Saad, 6, of Raleigh says, "I found a tooth!"

ties at your house, field trips, school PTA events, and church events. It’s a really fun outdoor experience for kids and adults.

Quartz, left, and various fossils are some of the items to be found at Blue Diamond Gemstone Panning in Cary.

What has been the best thing about owning the business?

The best thing about being a business owner is that it’s a family business, meaning you will see all of us here, our kids included. We can have our kids with us and teach them about running a business. It’s so fun to watch them learn and try to help out!

Where does Blue Diamond get the

What has been the biggest challenge?

Is there a secret to business success?

The biggest challenge has probably been COVID. Although I will say, our customers have been so supportive and we are really thankful for them. We’ve been able to space people out and rent out time slots for the weekends. This has allowed adequate space for panning and time to clean. It’s been a learning curve for sure, but we are grateful to still be in business and overcome this challenge as a family.

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gemstones and fossils?

Most of our gems come from the North Carolina mountains, but we do source some of our more uncommon gems from all over the world.

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STROLL THROUGH DOWNTOWN APEX these days, and you’ll likely notice something different. Nine sculptures are on display from Hunter Street Park to downtown Apex in the town’s first public outdoor art walk. The pieces were installed in April and will remain in place until March 2022. “A temporary exhibit was something that was kind of new to me,” said Tom Colwell, chair of the Apex Public Art Committee. “It seemed like a really good way to put a lot of art in public space for a smaller commitment and give people an opportunity to get used to seeing different pieces of artwork in the community.” The committee received over 35 submissions from all over the United States, but the nine selected works were all created by North Carolina artists — from Phil Hathcock of Cary to Harry McDaniel of Asheville. “It wasn’t necessarily by design, but it worked out that way,” Colwell said. “We’re pretty excited about that too, just thinking that it’s a cool way to support more local and regional people as well.” When putting together the show, the selection team considered artistic merit as well as variety of styles and materials, says Jeffrey York, the juror for the exhibition. “There are pieces that deal with the natural world. There are some pieces that are just geometric, and the artist is interested only in those sort of formal qualities. There are other pieces that try to make some kind of a statement; they’re pieces that connect to other cultures,” he said. “As a juror, that’s one of the things that these kinds of shows should be — more varied than perhaps a thematic kind of exhibition.”

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Uphill Battle Ethan Morrow, of Durham, created this piece for the Hattiesburg, Miss., Alliance for Public Art. The vibrantly dressed cyclist climbing a nearly vertical road symbolizes the adversity we all face and the grit it takes to triumph, he says.

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The idea for the Sculpture Walk was first floated about five years ago, even before there was a public art committee, to illustrate the kinds of projects that might be possible. In November 2017, the committee came together and began working on several projects. Residents were surveyed at festivals and other public events, revealing a tremendous interest in public art. It was seen as a way to boost community pride, says Renee Anderson, cultural arts program specialist with the town. “One of the goals of the whole public art program is to enhance the quality of life in Apex and to show that the town is willing to invest in the community,” she said. “It also shows that we’re a destination.” continued on page 49

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Ribbon Arch II Greensboro artist Jim Gallucci built this sculpture to celebrate the ecology of the Earth. The piece “reminds us that all things are connected in life and in this world,” he says.

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Humpty Dumpty Harry McDaniel, of Asheville, invites viewers to experience the motion of the wind and the ever-changing display of his kinetic sculpture. Inspired by the children’s nursery rhyme, the golden egg is perched precariously atop an unsteady wall.

06 (Downtown Apex, along N. Salem Street) Lotus Blossom Beau Lyday, of Valdese, places the symbol of enlightenment, rebirth and renewal at the center of his sculpture, which is made from “revalued” construction materials. “A work can mesmerize a person, moving one to a place of safety or sanctuary and instilling a sense of peace,” Lyday writes.

Angular Separation Hanna Jubran, of Grimesland, uses circular forms and diagonal lines to evoke the concepts of time, movement, balance and space.

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07 Amitri Devi Charles Pilkey, of Mint Hill, was inspired by the legendary Indian hero Amitri Devi, who sacrificed her life nearly 280 years ago in order to protect a forest from being cut down. Her bravery inspires environmentalists today, Pilkey says, and “we must all do what we can to preserve our forests.”

08 Inky Cary sculptor Phil Hathcock created this stacked stone assemblage to resemble a cairn, used as directional markers since prehistoric times. Hathcock’s love of nature and stone informs his art and his business, Natural Stone Sculptures, a landscaping firm that specializes in Japanese-style gardens. “It’s pretty much a life of art and nature,” Hathcock says.

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Kevin Eichner, of Moncure, was inspired by nature to create these steel tree-like structures. “I’m trying to take these stiff, rigid, industrial beams, that bridges and skyscrapers are made of, and breathe new life into them,” he says.

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The Apex Sculpture Walk is seen as a way to attract outof-town visitors and to encourage residents to stroll from Hunter Street Park, through the town campus, to the historic downtown, says Colwell, who has served on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Commission for more than a decade. “The idea was to encourage that fit and active lifestyle, to be outdoors, enjoy some interesting and beautiful pieces of artwork, and then also to help stitch together a couple of areas that are really close by each other,” Colwell said. The public is invited to select their favorite and vote for a People’s Choice Award using the free Otocast app. Otocast also provides artist-narrated stories and additional details about each sculpture in the walk. For details, visit apexnc.org/1558/Public-Art t

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Trajectory by Dan Kuehl Acquired by the town in 2019, the sculpture is installed on the Apex Town Hall campus, at 73 Hunter St. Trajectory is made of beams of steel rising toward each other, connecting at the top. As the taller beams meet with the shorter ones, they create angles. The angles follow a spiraling arch trajectory. The open space

inside the angles is faced with mirrors, reflecting some space outside, but mostly the space inside. The path through the

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‘It just had everything’

Olympic triathlete now calls Cary home

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World-class triathlete Katie Zaferes runs the Cary greenways in February. She has also trained at the Triangle Aquatic Center and ridden on area roads as she prepared for the Summer Olympics.

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Katie Zaferes and her husband, Tommy, who is also a triathlete, say Cary's parks, greenways and athletic facilities were a big draw when they were looking for a place to make their home.

IF YOU HAVEN’T RUN INTO Katie Zaferes around town yet, the odds are you might soon. A decorated triathlete and Olympian, Zaferes recently tacked on another title to her impressive resume — Cary resident. Despite no prior connection to North Carolina, Cary felt like home to the world-class female triathlete when she and her husband, Tommy, visited last summer. The couple had been looking to relocate from California to be closer to family in Maryland, and Cary checked all the boxes. “We’ve traveled so much that we know what we like, and what we want in places, so it didn’t take us long to figure out that the area was for us,” Zaferes said. “It never seemed scary. We bought our house without even seeing it, because we knew what we wanted.” In particular, Katie and Tommy Zaferes — who both have a background in competitive triathlon — were impressed by the town’s parks and greenways. The couple plans to make Cary their permanent home, eventually settling here after spending most of the previous seven years living out of a suitcase. 52

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“I love the adventures now I’m having on the road,” Zaferes said. “But I’m so excited for when we are really settled down and get to explore more of Cary in a different way, and see it through different phases of our life.” Zaferes, whose favorite post-triathlon food is a egg-topped burger and cookie dough ice cream, looks forward to exploring more restaurants in Cary, too. For now, the town has served as a suitable training ground during the pandemic for the 32-year-old, who is a gold-medal favorite expected to represent Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics this summer. The change of scenery has helped Zaferes remain focused on her ultimate goal, even after the Olympics were postponed due to COVID. “It was hard because, for a bit of time, we just didn’t know what was happening with the Olympics,” she said. “Once we found out it was postponed, it was a little bit easier to handle. But then the

“I feel like every year has built up to this point, that I feel ready to handle myself in the Olympics and really enjoy the experience and really do well.” — Katie Zaferes uncertainty of whether we’re going to race and living with my parents, which is very comfortable, but not necessarily high-performance, that was challenging.” Zaferes has enjoyed running, biking and swimming all over the Triangle, but some of her favorite spots are running through Umstead State Park, Bond Park, White Oak Greenway and American Tobacco Trail. She has also been swimming at the Triangle Aquatic Center and biking along quieter roads, where she can push the intensity.

Katie Zaferes trains in Girona, Spain, with her coach, Joel Filliol, and several other Olympic triathletes.

Attracting the top female triathlete in the world is a huge endorsement for the Town of Cary’s investment in parks, greenways and other athletic facilities. “It’s incredible,” said Doug McRainey, director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. “And it makes you proud, because you’re looking at 20 to 25 years’ worth of investment the town has put in.” With Cary now part of her story, Zaferes aims to take the next step in her career this summer after reaching new professional heights in recent years. She ran in her first triathlon with her dad in 2007, but began competing professionally in 2013, after a fouryear career running long distance on the Syracuse cross country and track and field teams. By 2016, she was selected to

represent Team USA at the Rio Olympics, where she finished 18th — a disappointing performance she hasn’t forgotten. Since then, Zaferes has honed her physical and mental training, setting a path to winning the International Triathlon Union World Championship in 2019, a career highlight up to this point. “Katie’s progression since the 2016 Games has been a process of refinement across the three sports and how she approaches the races from a psychological point of view, as well as managing the ups and downs of the daily training more effectively,” said Joel Filliol, Zaferes’ coach. “Through these evolutions, she has been able to reach the top of the podium and contributed to her overall win in the 2019 World Championships.”

Zaferes left Cary for Spain in April to begin fine tuning her training with Filliol, alongside a collection of other international triathletes ahead of the Olympics. This time around, armed with experience and a host of accomplishments, Zaferes is confident she is ready to handle the world’s brightest spotlight on her. “I feel like every year has built up to this point, that I feel ready to handle myself in the Olympics and really enjoy the experience and really do well,” she said. “I think it’s just been really maturing, and having that first experience to learn a lot from.” Zaferes is expected to compete in the Olympic women’s triathlon on July 27. She is also looking to compete in the mixed-relay on July 31, an event new to the Olympics this year. t CARY MAGAZINE 53

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FRAN POWELL had been searching for her purpose in living with cancer since she was diagnosed with the disease in 2010. When she discovered the V Foundation’s Victory Ride last year, getting back on her bicycle became the answer. “I’m very excited and very passionate about wanting to help the V Foundation, because I just feel like I finally figured out what I was supposed to do with this, like what I am supposed to do with what was given to me,” said Powell, who lives in Raleigh. “If it can inspire others and motivate others, then that’s definitely what I want to do.” Powell, 65, has endometrial cancer that has spread to her lungs, but that hasn’t stopped her plan to participate in her second Victory Ride this summer as a rider. The annual V Foundation event raises awareness and funding for research into cancer, a disease that 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with in their lifetime. All of the funds raised by riders like Powell will benefit cancer research — including locally at Duke Cancer Institute, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center. Entering its fourth year, the event presented by Braswell Family Farms has raised over $650,000. This year, the Victory Ride will begin July 28 with “My Victory Month,” a virtual experience where riders can cover miles on their own, leading into an inperson race day that starts at N.C. State’s Centennial Campus Aug. 28. On the day of the Victory Ride, riders can choose how to participate, with a variety of distances to accommodate cyclists of all skill levels, from 10 to 100 miles.

With in-person and virtual components, the event prioritizes the health and safety of cyclists during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Holding a safe and responsible event continues to be our first priority,” said Evan Morris, director of community events at the V Foundation, in a written statement. “In addition, our late summer event date allows more time for riders to train safely.” Last year’s event spurred Powell to complete 400 miles, completing 10 miles per day. This summer, she aims to outdo her previous total, tallying as many as 500 miles. Spending time on the bike has been an engaging activity that has kept her active, especially during the pandemic. “It was like it lit a fire under me,” Powell said. “Once I got started, who would have thought that at my age bike riding was so much fun again.” Participating in the Victory Ride has also given her a connection to meet other

A rider participating in the 2019 Victory Ride rolls past a banner printed with encouraging words from former N.C. State basketball coach Jim Valvano.

cancer survivors and fighters, and also provided an avenue for friends and family to help. During last year’s ride, Powell raised $1,275. “When you give, you get so much back,” she said. “All I did was say I was riding, and all of these people gave me so much encouragement.” The V Foundation was started by ESPN and longtime N.C. State basketball coach Jim Valvano in 1993. That same year, Valvano died of metastatic cancer. In the time since then, the V Foundation has funded more than $250 million in cancer research grants. To register for the Victory Ride or donate to a rider, visit thevictoryride.org.

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In 2016, Mike Schoor, Laura Meshwork and four other co-founders launched The Spirit League with 12 players. The nonprofit now serves serves more than 100 teens and young adults with special needs, enabling them to exercise together, have fun and make friends.

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Spirit League of North Carolina MIKE SCHOOR is passionate about basketball. Before moving to the Triangle in 2014, he spent seven seasons as an assistant high school basketball coach and four years as a travel team coach. This experience con-

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vinced him that a basketball league would be the perfect place for his fiancee Laura Meshwork’s special needs daughter, Chandler, to develop friendships and stay active. There were a few sports leagues and programs for teens with special needs and disabilities, but most of them had limitations. They didn’t operate year-round, and often only allowed participation up to a certain age. Schoor and Meshwork decided to try something different. With the help of family friend Cal Maxwell, a YMCA youth director, they launched Spirit League of North Carolina, a basketball league for athletes with special needs and disabilities, in early 2016. Spirit League operates year-round, offering athletes a consistent opportunity for socialization and exercise. “For us to have a continual program that goes throughout the year, that makes

it easier for the kids and the adults to make friends,” Meshwork said. Additionally, Spirit League doesn’t have an age limit, creating a place where participants always have a community, no matter their age. When creating the Spirit League, Schoor and his team went into it knowing that it would have to be year-round, it would have to be in a fixed place, in a safe enclosed environment, and it would have to continue forever. The nonprofit got its start in Apex and has since expanded to an additional league in Wake Forest. There are around 90 athletes in the league at any given time, from teens to young adults. “I have been surprised at the level of love and warmth that has permeated the entire program,” said Schoor. “The number one thing you see when you come to one of our practices is joy.”

The teams meet weekly to practice and hang out together, over three eight-week sessions held throughout the year. Their practices entail warm-ups, icebreakers, socialization and basketball skills and drills. The league also travels regularly to play at college and high school games in the area, and those games are some of the players’ and coaches’ favorite memories. “The most unforgettable experience was when our athletes were the halftime show of the 2019 N.C. State vs. Duke men’s basketball game in Cameron Indoor Stadium,” Maxwell said. “I am a huge N.C. State fan, so to see them get to play Duke and Zion Williamson in Cameron was incredibly special. Our athletes put on an absolute show for the Cameron Crazies.” “My favorite memory from Spirit League was when I made a half court shot at Panther Creek High School and at N.C. State,” said player Connor Fullem. Though COVID has paused any travel games for the near future, Spirit League hasn’t stopped. Volunteers have been holding Zoom and outdoor inperson practices and have tried to keep in touch with as many of the athletes as they can. They’ve been keeping busy with other activities too, like socially-distant walks, bike rides and car bingo.

“Our volunteers are really invested in [Spirit League],” Schoor said. “They know the athletes’ names; the athletes know them. They are all friends on Facebook, and it becomes a little bit of a family as well.” Spirit League’s volunteers are often high school and college students, so they are closer in age to the athletes, Meshwork says. There are few programs like Spirit League in Apex and Wake Forest, so it has been a much-needed resource for teens with disabilities and their families. “It has helped the community fill the void of needing some more programming for [athletes with] special needs,” said Meshwork. “It is all about building bridges between the special needs community and the community at large,” Schoor said. “Basketball is a great conduit and resource for that, and it enables so many people to see our athletes succeed, be happy and achieve and build the same type of relationships that I think those not in the special needs community take for granted.”

Spirit League’s emphasis on community and relationship-building means that it’s “not just for kids that love basketball. it is for kids that just want to be around other kids,” said Meshwork. It’s also provided a space for their parents and caregivers to find community, resources and help through one another. “There is so much uncharted territory with special needs young adults,” Schoor said. The founders of Spirit League have been surprised at how influential it has been in their own lives and the lives of their athletes. “Spirit League has been one of the biggest blessings in my life,” said Maxwell, “and I am so excited to see the continued impact it has on so many incredible people and athletes.” To get involved with Spirit League of North Carolina, either as a volunteer or participant, visit www.spiritleague.online. t

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Henry S. Zaytoun Jr. Zaytoun Orthodontics 5041 Six Forks Road, Suite 200, Raleigh (919) 782-6911 zaytounorthodontics.com

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Richard F. Brooks Preston Corners Pediatric Dentistry 120 Preston Executive Drive, Suite 100, Cary (919) 468-9775 prestoncornerspd.com Ritu Chandak Preston Corners Pediatric Dentistry 120 Preston Executive Drive, Suite 100, Cary (919) 468-9775 prestoncornerspd.com Robert D. Elliott Cary Pediatric Dentistry 540 New Waverly Place, Suite 300, Cary (919) 852-1322 carypediatricdentistry.com Jean Guevarra-You Little Tooth Co. 504 W. Williams St., Apex (919) 303-2873 littletoothco.com Daniel T. Howell 101 S.W. Cary Parkway, Suite 80, Cary (919) 467-0635 carypediatricdentist.com E. LaRee Johnson Carolina Pediatric Dentistry 2800 Wakefield Pines Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh (919) 570-0180 carolinapedo.com David J. Kornstein Wake Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry 7401 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh (919) 719-1780 wakeorthopedo.com Julie R. Molina Cary Pediatric Dentistry 540 New Waverly Place, Suite 300, Cary (919) 852-1322 | carypediatricdentistry.com 70

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Robert A. Moran Jr. Wake Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry 7401 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh (919) 719-1780 wakeorthopedo.com Stephen C. Pretzer Wake Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry 7401 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh (919) 719-1780 wakeorthopedo.com Raymond J. Tseng High House Pediatric Dentistry 351 Wellesley Trade Lane, Suite 212, Cary (919) 267-4211 highhousepedo.com

PERIODONTICS Michael J. Brenegan Cary Periodontics and Implant Dentistry 1003 High House Road, Suite 102, Cary (919) 469-9986 caryperio.com

Samuel J. DeAngelo 1142 Executive Circle, Suite B, Cary (919) 467-3213 executiveperioofcary.com Steve W. Hamrick Raleigh Periodontics and Implant Dentistry 7501 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 100, Raleigh (919) 846-2480 raleighperio.com Paul C. Kazmer Jr. 3550 N.W. Cary Parkway, Suite 106, Cary (919) 468-6410 kazmerperio.com Sheppard A. McKenzie IV Raleigh Periodontics and Implant Dentistry 7501 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 100, Raleigh (919) 846-2480 raleighperio.com Thiago Morelli North Carolina Implants and Periodontics 2801 Blue Ridge Road, Suite G-40, Raleigh (919) 510-8888 northcarolinaperio.com

John D. Moriarty Cary Periodontics and Implant Dentistry 1003 High House Road, Suite 102, Cary (919) 469-9986 caryperio.com Douglas M. Walters Dorion & Associates 1783 W. Williams St., Apex (919) 267-2457 ncimplantcenter.com

PROSTHODONTICS Brandon D. Kofford Cary Prosthodontics 1400 Crescent Green, Suite 210, Cary (919) 858-8193 caryprosthodontics.com Kevin Lim Cary Prosthodontics 1400 Crescent Green, Suite 210, Cary (919) 858-8193 caryprosthodontics.com Tony L. Molina N.C. Prosthodontic Specialists 7201 Creedmoor Road, Suite 120, Raleigh (919) 846-6622 ncprosthodontics.com John A. Murrell Raleigh Prosthodontics 2605 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 310, Raleigh (919) 510-4959 raleighpros.com Paul E. Scruggs N.C. Prosthodontic Specialists 7201 Creedmoor Road, Suite 120, Raleigh (919) 846-6622 ncprosthodontics.com William P. Scruggs N.C. Prosthodontic Specialists 7201 Creedmoor Road, Suite 120, Raleigh (919) 846-6622 ncprosthodontics.com

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restaurant profile

Keen on Korean WRITTEN BY DAVID MCCREARY | PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

WHEN IT COMES TO notable food trends, Korean cuisine has steadily gained favor with people seeking bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and an exciting dining experience. As it turns out, Cary has no shortage of quality Korean restaurants. Here’s our exclusive roundup of local places to check out and enjoy time and again.

SEOUL GARDEN OVERVIEW

With an original location in Raleigh, it’s all about the food at this unpreten-

tious spot that formerly housed the eatery Golden Pig. A wide-ranging menu provides plenty of bona fide options such as japchae (seasoned glass noodles with vegetables), monkfish soup, steamed pork belly, and spicy kimchi stew with tofu, pork and rice cakes. DISTINCTIVENESS

“I have really good connections with Korean food distributors, so we are able to get the freshest quality ingredients,” said proprietor Li Woo, who hails from Suwon, South Korea. “All our chefs are Korean and have been cooking for many years, so the food they are preparing is really authentic,” he added. Soups are prepared daily using meat bones to make broth. MUST-TRY DISH

Dolsot beef bibimbap, which includes

Jae Yuk Bossam is seasoned pork belly with daikon radish, kimchi, pickled garlic and Napa cabbage.

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seasoned vegetables and a fried egg, cooked and served in a hot stone bowl. PRO TIP

Ask for the spicy red sauce to add some zest to your meal. Also, be adventurous when it comes to eating the banchan (small side dishes) like bean sprouts, daikon radish, pickled cucumber, stir-fried fish cake and kimchi. BEFORE YOU GO

Bear in mind the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. Call-in reservations are accepted, and lunch specials occur weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 815 West Chatham St., Cary (919) 234-6002 seoulgardennc.com

Dolsot beef bibimbap from Seoul Garden includes seasoned vegetables and a fried egg.

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Honey Pig's spicy pork bulgogi box will leave your mouth pleasantly tingling.

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Korean Dining Etiquette Tips Politeness is vitally important in Korean culture. That said, here are a few guidelines to keep in mind during mealtime. • If sharing food from communal plates or bowls, always transfer food to your own dishware.

Customize the Korean barbecue with a variety of protein choices, from pork belly and marinated beef to chicken and jumbo shrimp.

HONEY PIG OVERVIEW

This stylish, expansive restaurant opened in late 2019 and offers Korean barbecue in a la carte and combo options. Proteins include seven varieties of pork belly, beef brisket, prime rib, soy-sauce marinated chicken, jumbo shrimp and more. You can also select from a tempting menu of soups, stews and prepared dishes extending from a short rib box to stir-fried spicy squid. DISTINCTIVENESS

“We are focused on high quality rather than just quantity of food,” said proprietor Unah Ko, a native of South Korea, but diners can count on generous portions and friendly service. Low-profile gas grills at each table make cooking easy. “We have a downdraft system, so you don’t have to worry about it getting too smoky or any odor getting on your clothes,” Ko said.

If you need anything during your meal, simply press the nifty call button located at your table. MUST-TRY DISH

The top-notch spicy pork bulgogi box, which is among the most flavorsome and piquant dishes we tried. Your tastebuds will be tingling in a good way. Pair it with a bottle of soju alcoholic drink made from rice.

• Transfer food from communal plates by turning chopsticks around and using the wider ends. This way the narrow, germ-infested ends are pointed away from the cuisine. • When eating food accompanied by a communal sauce bowl, avoid dipping directly from the vessel, but rather use a spoon to ladle sauce onto your own plate. • If dining with natives of Korea, no one should begin eating until the eldest person at the table starts consuming food.

PRO TIP

If you have a salad with your meal, try the house-made blueberry dressing. BEFORE YOU GO

Call-ahead reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Be aware that the restaurant is closed on Mondays. Lunch service is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and specials are offered only on weekdays. 1065 Darrington Drive, Cary (919) 234-0088 | honeypignc.com

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SEOL GRILLE OVERVIEW

Expect an elevated experience at this Korean barbecue refuge, which debuted in January 2020. Modern décor meshes with subtle traces of traditional Asian flair. Don’t miss the striking handmade pottery placed throughout the spacious dining room. Most guests come for the all-you-can-eat proposition, but you also can choose rewarding dishes like the house- specialty Seol chicken with sweetand-spicy garlic sauce, cold naengmyeon noodle and ddukbokki, which comprises sauteed rice and fish cakes, cabbage, onion, carrots and a hard-boiled egg in a spicy red pepper sauce. DISTINCTIVENESS

The all-you-can-eat experience comes with a 100-minute time limit proviso. In addition, if one person in a party orders tabletopcooked Korean barbecue, everyone else must do the same. “Some customers are nervous about cooking at the table, but we have servers who can help them,” said co-owner Sharon Huh, a Korean native whose family has been in the restaurant business for many years. Seol Grille also has a make-up air filtration system that constantly supplies fresh air into the restaurant, Huh says. MUST-TRY DISH

Scratch-made steamed beef and pork dumplings that practically melt in your mouth. Vegetarian-friendly “Impossible” dumplings also are available. “Even the dumpling skins are made in house,” said Huh.

Beef and pork dumplings are made in-house at Seol Grille.

PRO TIP

Be sure to savor the house-made chimichurri sauce with onions, oregano and parsley. BEFORE YOU GO

The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays, and on weekends, it’s best to call ahead before visiting. 2310 Walnut St. (Centrum at Crossroads), Cary (984) 241-9112 seolgrille.com

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Diners enjoy tabletopcooked Korean barbecue.

The Seol chicken at Seol Grille comes with sweet-and-spicy garlic sauce.

Worth Noting Buldaegi BBQ House Enjoy the hands-on table grill experience in a cozy setting. An all-you-can-eat option is available Tuesday through Sunday at lunch or dinner by reservation only. Notable lunch specials include marinated bulgogi, house curry udon noodles, and tonkatsu, a deepfried pork cutlet. 2470 Walnut St. (Centrum at Crossroads), Cary (919) 703-0400 buldaegi.com

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Frozen Lavender Lemonade Andia’s Homemade Ice Cream PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

Ice cream and lemonade are quintessential summer refreshers, so why not combine them into a decadent float? Andia Xouris suggests using Lavender Lemonade ice cream, which is available in pints at Andia’s Homemade Ice Cream shops during June and July. And for that extra touch, a splash of lavender syrup adds a floral kick.

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Ingredients:

Instructions:

Makes 2 drinks

1. Rub lemon on the rim of the glass, and dip it into purple sugar crystals; set aside.

Lemon slices Purple decorator’s sugar crystals 8 ounces freshly squeezed lemonade* 7 ounces (by weight) Andia’s Homemade Lavender Lemonade ice cream 2 tablespoons Torani lavender syrup Edible organic lavender

2. Weigh out the ice cream and add it to a blender with the lemonade and alcohol, if using. 3. Blend until the ice cream breaks down. 4. Divide the lavender syrup between two martini glasses, one tablespoon in each glass.

5. Pour the blended drink on top of the syrup. 6. Garnish the drink with another slice of lemon and a pinch of the edible organic lavender

For adults only:

Sub the 8 ounces lemonade for 6 ounces lemonade plus 2 ounces vodka, Malibu rum or gin.

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Wen-da-Hell Hefeweizen from Bearded Bee Brewing WRITTEN BY DAVE TOLLEFSEN | PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

One beer style that I’ve pretty much ignored for the longest time is the Bavarian wheat beer hefeweizen (pronounced - hay-fuh-veytssenn). Brewed to style it’s wonderful, but unfortunately, ones I’ve tried over the years have been disappointing. Giving up on the style would be easy, but a continued pursuit is more fun. “Hefe” is German for yeast and “weizen” means wheat, so the name translates to a wheat beer with yeast. What is beautiful about this style is it’s nice and light, but with a little twist -— the presence of banana and clove flavor/aroma courtesy of the yeast. Wait — banana, in a beer? That’s the key flavor I look for in this style, and so many of the hefeweizens I’ve tried just didn’t have it. There was clove, sometimes bubblegum and vanilla, but I was looking for that elusive banana. When looking for a beer for this article at Bearded Bee Brewing, the Wen-da-Hell Hefeweizen was highly recommended. There was apprehension based on my track record with the style, but why not give it a try? What a find! Visibly this is a hazy beer, and it’s not that way because it’s trendy. The style has been around for over 500 years, so that appearance is long established. The beer started off with a soft banana-clove aroma, but what about the flavor? The banana flavor was beautifully present — smooth and easy to drink. This beer is definitely one to be enjoyed all year long.

Bearded Bee Brewing, located at 20 E. Campen St. in Wendell, is just a short ride and well worth the trip! The name of the brewery exemplifies the theme of the bee-centric taproom. The beer menu is all over the style charts, so there’s plenty to choose from to appeal to any palate. Dave Tollefsen is one of the NCBeerGuys – they have promoting North Carolina craft beer and breweries on their website, ncbeerguys.com, since 2012. He is an avid homebrewer for more than 10 years and is also part of the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild.

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Dining Guide A SELECTION OF RESTAURANTS, BAKERIES, BISTROS AND CAFES

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Bellini Fine Italian Cuisine “Everything is made fresh from scratch in our kitchen.” 107 Edinburgh S. Drive, Suite 119, Cary; (919) 552-0303; bellinifineitaliancuisinecary.com

Abbey Road Tavern & Grill “Great food … outstanding live music.” 1195 W. Chatham St., Cary; (919) 481-4434; abbeyroadnc.com

Big Dom’s Bagel Shop “Serving bagels, B’donuts and sandwiches” 203 E Chatham St., Cary; (919) 377-1143; bigdomsbagelshop.com

Alex & Teresa’s Italian Pizzeria & Trattoria “Authentic Italian recipes and homemade pasta.” 941 N. Harrison Ave., Cary; (919) 377-0742; alexandteresastrattoria.com Andia’s Homemade Ice Cream “Premium quality ice cream and sorbet.” 10120 Green Level Church Road #208, Cary; (919) 901-8560; andiasicecream.com

Ashworth Drugs “Quintessential place for freshsqueezed lemonade, old-fashioned milkshakes and hot dogs.” 105 W. Chatham St., Cary; (919) 467-1877; ashworthdrugs.com

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Academy Street Bistro “A fresh take on Italian-American cuisine in the heart of Cary.” 200 S. Academy St., Cary; (919) 377-0509; academystreetbistro.com

Big Mike’s Brew N Que “Beers on tap to compliment locally sourced, farm-to-table BBQ.” 1222 NW Maynard Road, Cary; (919) 799-2023; brewnquenc.com Bonefish Grill “Fresh is our signature.” 2060 Renaissance Park Place, Cary; (919) 677-1347; bonefishgrill.com

Annelore’s German Bakery “Authentic German pastries, breads and pretzels” 308 W. Chatham St., Cary (919) 267-6846 anneloresbakery.com

Bosphorus Restaurant “Traditional Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant atmosphere.” 329-A N. Harrison Ave., Cary; (919) 460-1300; bosphorus-nc.com

Asali Desserts & Café A gourmet sweet shop crossed with a refined coffeehouse. 107 Edinburgh Dr., Suite 106-A, Cary (919) 362-7882 asalicafe.com

BottleDog Bites & Brews “A casual place to relax and enjoy unconventional food and craft beer” 8306 Chapel Hill Road, Cary (919) 390-1617; bottledogcary.com

Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine “East African eatery showcasing vegetarian and vegan options.” 904 Northeast Maynard Road, Cary (919) 377-2599 awazecuisine.com

Bravo’s Mexican Grill “Extensive menu raises the ante considerably above the typical Tex-Mex.” 208 Grande Heights Drive, Cary (919) 481-3811; bravosmexicangrill.net

Dining Guide Brewster’s Pub “Open late, serving a full food and drink menu.” 1885 Lake Pine Drive, Cary (919) 650-1270; brewsterspubcary.com Brig’s “Breakfast creations, cool salads and hot sandwich platters.” 1225 NW Maynard Road, Cary; (919) 481-9300; 1040 Tryon Village Drive, Suite 604, Cary; (919) 859-2151; brigs.com Burrito Shak “Quality fresh-Mex cuisine, featuring slowroasted pulled pork, house-rubbed chicken breast, carne asada and battered Atlantic cod.” 2982 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary (919) 267-6772; Burritoshak.com Cha House “A relaxing place to sip quality tea and enjoy good conversation” 1319 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary (984) 465-0498; chahouseusa.com Chanticleer Café & Bakery “Family-owned restaurant serving up breakfast, lunch and specialty coffees.” 6490 Tryon Road, Cary; (919) 781-4810; chanticleercafe.com Chef’s Palette “Creative flair and originality in every aspect of our service.” 3460 Ten Ten Road, Cary; (919) 267-6011; chefspalette.net Chicken Salad Chick Gourmet chicken salad, called “the best in America.” 302 Colonades Way, Suite 202 (Waverly Place), Cary (984) 207-5516; chickensaladchick.com/cary-nc/ Cilantro Indian Café “Northeast Indian cuisine with fresh ingredients and halal meats.” 107 Edinburgh S. Drive , Suite 107, Cary; (919) 234-1264; cilantroindia.com CinéBistro “Ultimate dinner-and-a-movie experience.” 525 New Waverly Place, Cary; (919) 987-3500; cinebistro.com/waverly

Cinnaholic “Over-the-top, decadent cinnamon rolls.” 1209 Parkside Main St., Cary; (919) 650-1407; cinnaholiccary.com City Barbeque “Barbeque in its truest form.” 1305 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary (919) 439-5191; citybbq.com Coffee & Crepes “Freshly prepared sweet and savory crepes.” 315 Crossroads Blvd., Cary; (919) 233-0288; coffeeandcrepes.com Corbett’s Burgers & Soda Bar “Good old-fashioned burgers and bottled soda.” 126 Kilmayne Drive, Cary; (919) 466-0055; corbettsburgers.com Craft Public House “Casual family restaurant.” 1040 Tryon Village Drive, Suite 601, Cary; (919) 851-9173; craftpublichouse.com Crema Coffee Roaster & Bakery “Family-owned and operated.” 1983 High House Road, Cary; (919) 380-1840; cremacoffeebakery.com Crosstown Pub & Grill “A straight-forward menu covers all the bases.” 140 E. Chatham St., Cary; (919) 650-2853; crosstowndowntown.com Danny’s Bar-B-Que “All slow-cooked on an open pit with hickory wood.” 311 Ashville Ave. G, Cary; (919) 851-5541; dannysbarbque.com Daybreak “Omelets and pancakes on the same menu as authentic Mexico City street tacos” 154 E. Chatham St., Cary (919) 439-1181; daybreaknc.com Doherty’s Irish Pub “Catch the game or listen to live music.” 1979 High House Road, Cary; (919) 388-9930; dohertysirishpubnc.com

J&S Pizza Authentic Italian cuisine and New York-style pizza since 1995. Locations in Apex, Cary and Fuquay-Varina. jandsnypizza.com

Enrigo Italian Bistro “Fresh food made from pure ingredients.” 575 New Waverly, Suite 106, Cary; (919) 854-7731; dineenrigo.com Five Guys Burgers and Fries 1121 Parkside Main St., Cary; (919) 380-0450; fiveguys.com Fresca Café & Gelato “French-styled crepes … gelato made with ingredients directly from Italy.” 302 Colonades Way #109, Cary; (919) 581-8171; frescacafe.com Goodberry’s Frozen Custard 1146 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary; (919) 467-2386 2325 Davis Drive, Cary; (919) 469-3350; goodberrys.com Great Harvest Bread Co. “Real food that tastes great.” 1220 NW Maynard Road, Cary (919) 460-8158; greatharvestcary.com Gonza Tacos y Tequila “Award-winning Colombian-Mexican cuisine.” 525-105 New Waverly Place, Cary; (919) 653-7310; gonzatacosytequila.com

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Dining Guide Jimmy V’s Steakhouse & Tavern “Certified Angus Beef … fresh seafood, Italian specialties, homemade desserts.” 107 Edinburgh South, Suite 131, Cary; (919) 380-8210; jimmyvssteakhouse.com Kababish Café “A celebration of deliciousness and creativity.” 201 W. Chatham St., Suite 103, Cary; (919) 377-8794; kababishcafe.com

Duck Donuts “Warm, delicious and just the way you like them.” 100 Wrenn Drive #10, Cary; (919) 468-8722; duckdonuts.com/location/cary-nc Herons “The signature restaurant of The Umstead Hotel and Spa.” 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary; (919) 447-4200; theumstead.com/dining/restaurants-raleigh-nc

Tribeca Tavern “Local craft beers, gourmet burgers and American grub in a casual setting.” 500 Ledgestone Way, Cary; (919) 465-3055; tribecatavernnc.com JuiceVibes “Made-to-order juices from locally sourced produce.” 1369 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary; (919) 377-8923; juicevibes.com

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ko•än “Upscale, contemporary Southeast Asian dishes.” 2800 Renaissance Park Place, Cary; (919) 677-9229; koancary.com La Farm Bakery “Handcrafted daily … only the freshest ingredients.” 4248 NW Cary Parkway, Cary; 220 W. Chatham St., Cary; 5055 Arco Street, Cary; (919) 657-0657; lafarmbakery.com LemonShark Poke “The finest poke ingredients and local brews on tap.” 2000 Boulderstone Way, Cary; (919) 333-0066; lemonsharkpoke.com

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Dining Guide Los Tres Magueyes “We prepare our food fresh daily.” 110 SW Maynard Road, Cary; (919) 460-8757; lostresmagueyescary.com

Mithai Indian Café “Bengali-style sweet and savory selections free of preservatives and artificial flavors.” 744-F East Chatham St., Cary (919) 469-9651; mithaius.com

Pizzeria Faulisi “Simple foods from a simple way of cooking: a wood-burning oven.” 215 E. Chatham St., Suite 101, Cary; pizzeriafaulisi.com

Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen “Exceptional renderings of classic Southern dishes.” 7307 Tryon Road, Cary; (919) 233-1632 lucky32.com/cary

MOD Pizza “Serving artisan style pizzas, superfast.” 316 Colonades Way Suite 206-C, Cary (919) 241-72001; modpizza.com/locations/waverly

Pro’s Epicurean Market & Café “Gourmet market, café and wine bar.” 211 East Chatham Street, Cary; (919) 377-1788; prosepicurean.com

Lucky Chicken “All of our beautiful Peru, with every dish.” 1851 N. Harrison Ave., Cary; (919) 338-4325; luckychickennc.net

Mookie’s New York Deli “A bona fide, no-frills sandwich spot” 1010 Tryon Village Drive, Cary (919) 900-7770; mookiesnydeli.com

Pure Juicery Bar “The Triangle’s only all-vegan juice bar.” 716 Slash Pine Drive, Cary; (919) 234-1572; purejuicerybar.com

Marco Pollo “Peruvian rotisserie chicken.” 1871 Lake Pine Drive, Cary; (919) 694-5524; marcopollocary.com

Noodle Boulevard “Ten variations on the ramen theme, covering a pan-Asian spectrum.” 1718 Walnut St., Cary; (984) 222-3003; noodleblvd.com

Rally Point Sport Grill “Lunch and dinner food in a pub atmosphere.” 837 Bass Pro Lane, Cary; (919) 678-1088; rallypointsportgrill.com

Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar “Global cuisine using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.” 8314 Chapel Hill Road, Cary; (919) 465-2455; maximilliansgrill.com

Once in a Blue Moon Bakery & Café “The fast track to sweet tooth satisfaction.” 115-G W. Chatham St., Cary; (919) 319-6554; bluemoonbakery.com

Red Bowl Asian Bistro “Each distinctive dish is handcrafted.” 2020 Boulderstone Way, Cary; (919) 388-9977; redbowlcary.com

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Dining Guide Ruth’s Chris Steak House “Cooked to perfection.” 2010 Renaissance Park Place, Cary; (919) 677-0033; ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/cary Serendipity Gourmet Deli “Discovering the unusual, valuable or pleasantly surprising.” 118 S. Academy St., Cary; (919) 469-1655; serendipitygourmetdelinc.com

Mellow Mushroom “Beer, calzones and creative stonebaked pizzas.” 4300 NW Cary Parkway, Cary; (919) 463-7779 mellowmushroom.com

Famous Toastery “Top-notch service for breakfast, brunch and lunch.” Waverly Place Shopping Center, 316 Colonades Way, Suite 201C, Cary; (919) 655-1971 famoustoastery.com

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Ricci’s Trattoria “Keeping true to tradition.” 10110 Green Level Church Road, Cary; (919) 380-8410; riccistrattoria.com

Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits “Great food always, with a side of good times.” 8111-208 Tryon Woods Drive, Cary; (919) 851-3999; ruckuspizza.com

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Sophie’s Grill & Bar “Traditional pub fare along with Old-World cuisine.” 2734 NC-55, Cary; (919) 355-2377; sophiesgrillandbar.com Spirits Pub & Grub “Wide variety of menu items, all prepared in a scratch kitchen.” 701 E. Chatham St., Cary (919) 462-7001; spiritscary.com Stellino’s Italiano “Traditional Italian favorites with a modern twist.” 1150 Parkside Main St., Cary; (919) 694-5761; stellinositaliano.com

ASHWORTH DRUGS 105 W. Chatham St, Cary NC

WINNER 2021 20 21

WHERE YOUR GOOD HEALTH IS OUR BUSINESS Rx’s Filled Promptly & Professionally Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain Medical Equipment Sales & Rentals Therafirm Compression Hosiery FLA Orthopedic Supports Most Insurance & Med D Plans Accepted Rx Delivery Available

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919.467.1877 Mon.- Fri. 8:30 – 6:00 Sat. 8:30 – 3:30

Dining Guide Sugar Buzz Bakery “Custom cakes … and more.” 1231 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary; (919) 238-7224; sugarbuzzbakery.com Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea “Globally influenced coffees and teas.” 726 Slash Pine Drive, Suite 280, Cary (919) 377-2505; sweetwaterscafe.com Szechuan Mansion Hotpot “A cook-it-yourself meal using a cauldron of flavored broth and fresh ingredients.” 1353 Kildaire Farm Road (Shoppes at Kildaire), Cary (919) 800-1802; szechuanmansion.com Taipei 101 “Chinese and Taiwanese. Serves lunch and dinner.” 121 E. Chatham St., Cary; (919) 388-5885; facebook.com/carytaipei101 Tangerine Café “From Thai to Vietnamese to Korean to Indonesian.” 2422 SW Cary Parkway, Cary; (919) 468-8688; tangerinecafecary.com

Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits “Great food always, with a side of good times.” Visit ruckuspizza.com for area locations.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries “Fresh ingredients, hand-prepared.” Visit fiveguys.com for area locations.

A Taste of Jamaica “A Jamaican food outpost” 600 East Chatham St., Suite B, Cary (919) 461-0045

Tazza Kitchen “Wood-fired cooking and craft beverages.” 600 Ledgestone Way, Cary; (919) 651-8281; tazzakitchen.com/location/stonecreekvillage

Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering

Cooking the BEST New York Italian food in Western Wake since 1993! THE MAGGY AWARDS

WINNER 2020 20 20

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Dining Guide Thai Spices & Sushi “Freshest, most-authentic Thai cuisine and sushi.” 986 High House Road, Cary; (919) 319-1818; thaispicesandsushi.com

Udupi Café “Authentic south Indian vegetarian cuisine.” 590 E. Chatham St., Cary; (919) 465-0898; sriudupicafe.com

The Big Easy Oven & Tap “Modern, Southern kitchen with New Orleans roots.” 231 Grande Heights Drive, Cary; (919) 468-6007; thebigeasyovenandtap.com

V Pizza “True Neapolitan pizza, made with the absolute best ingredients.” 1389 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary (919) 650-1821; vpizza.com

The Original N.Y. Pizza “Consistent every visit.” 831 Bass Pro Lane, Cary; (919) 677-8484 2763 N.C. 55, Cary; (919) 363-1007 6458 Tryon Road, Cary; (919) 852-2242 theoriginalnypizza.com

Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering “Pasta dishes, hand-stretched pizzas and scratch-made desserts.” 1430 W. Williams St., Apex; (919) 303-1006; danielsapex.com

Verandah “Southern casual environment in a modern, boutique hotel.” 301 A. Academy St., Cary; (919) 670-5000; verandahcary.com

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Totopos Street Food & Tequila “A walk through … Mexico City.” 1388 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary; (919) 678-3449; totoposfoodandtequila.com/cary

Terra Bonum Salad Cafe & Coffee “Salads, wraps and other healthy lunch options.” 821 Bass Pro Lane, Cary; (984) 664-3030

Abbey Road Tavern & Grill 1700 Center St., Apex; (919) 372-5383; abbeyroadnc.com Anna’s Pizzeria “Piping hot pizzas and mouthwatering Italian food.” 100 N. Salem St., Apex; (919) 267-6237; annaspizzeria.com

Tribeca Tavern “Handcrafted burgers, homegrown beer.” 500 Ledgestone Way, Cary; (919) 465-3055; facebook.com/TribecaTavern

Recognized by Cary Magazine Readers as Best House Date-Night Restaurant! Recognized by Cary Magazine Readers as Best SteakSteak House and and Date-Night Restaurant! THE MAGGY AWARDS

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Dining Guide Apex Wings Restaurant & Pub “Time-tested eatery serving up chicken wings and craft beers.” 518 E. Williams St., Apex; (919) 387-0082; apexwings.com A Taste of Brooklyn “Wholesome, scratch-baked.” 101 N. Salem St., Apex; (919) 362-8408; Atasteofbrooklynnc.com Bonafide Bakeshop & Cafe “A blend of Northern classics and Southern comforts.” 1232 W. Williams St., Apex 919-372-5000; BonafideBakeshop.com Big Mike’s Brew N Que “Beers on tap to compliment locally sourced, farm-to-table BBQ.” 2045 Creekside Landing Drive, Apex; (919) 338-2591; brewnquenc.com Common Grounds Coffee House & Desserts “The highest-quality, locally roasted coffee.” 219 N. Salem St., Suite 101, Apex; (919) 387-0873; commongroundsapex.com

Sassool “Serving authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine.” 1347 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary; (919) 300-5586; sassool.com Doherty’s Irish Pub “Catch the game or listen to live music.” 5490 Apex Peakway, Apex; (919) 387-4100; dohertysirishpubnc.com

Clean Juice “Organic juices, smoothies and acai bowls.” 3035 Village Market Place, Morrisville; (919) 468-8286; cleanjuice.com Five Guys Burgers & Fries 1075 Pine Plaza Drive, Apex; (919) 616-0011; fiveguys.com

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STYLE Over 1,000 wines to choose from!

Open Daily Noon - 11:00 p.m. 140 East Chatham Street, Cary 919.650.2853 crosstowndowntown.com

Raleigh | Cary Southern Pines | Holly Springs

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Dining Guide The Peak on Salem “Seasonal contemporary Southern cuisine” 126 North Salem St., Apex (919) 446-6060; thepeakonsalem.com The Provincial “Fresh. Simple.” 119 Salem St., Apex; (919) 372-5921; theprovincialapex.com

Lugano Ristorante “Italian dining in a comfortable and casual atmosphere.” 1060 Darrington Drive, Cary; (919) 468-7229; luganocary.com

Mamma Mia Italian Bistro “A taste of Italy in every bite” 708 Laura Duncan Road, Apex; (919) 363-2228; mammamianc.com Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits “Great food always, with a side of good times.” 1055 Pine Plaza Drive, Apex; (919) 446-6333; ruckuspizza.com Rudy’s Pub & Grill “Comfortable and familiar, just like home.” 780 W. Williams St., Apex; (919) 303-5061; rudysofapex.com Salem Street Pub “Friendly faces and extensive menu.” 113 N. Salem St., Apex; (919) 387-9992; salemstreetpub.com Scratch Kitchen and Taproom “Asian-influenced American cuisine” 225 N. Salem St., Apex; (919) 372-5370; scratchkitchenandtaproom.com Skipper’s Fish Fry “Homemade from our own special recipes.” 1001 E. Williams St., Apex; (919) 303-2400; skippersfish.com

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The Wake Zone Espresso “Your special home away from home.” 6108 Old Jenks Road, Apex; (919) 267-4622; thewakezone.com Vegan Community Kitchen “Meatless with a Turkish spin.” 803 E Williams St., Apex; (919) 372-5027; vegancommunitykitchen.com

FUQUAY-VARINA Anna’s Pizzeria “Piping hot pizzas and mouthwatering Italian food.” 138 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina; (919) 285-2497; annaspizzeria.com Aviator SmokeHouse BBQ Restaurant “All of our food is made in-house.” 525 E. Broad St., Fuquay-Varina; (919) 557-7675; aviatorbrew.com Cultivate Coffee Roasters “Modern industrial twist on a small town coffee shop.” 128 S. Fuquay Ave., Fuquay Varina (919) 285-4067; cultivate.coffe Juicehaus “Made-to-order fresh, raw juice.” 509 North Broad St, Fuquay Varina (919) 396-5588; juicehaus.or Los Tres Magueyes “We prepare our food fresh daily.” 401 Wake Chapel Road, Fuquay-Varina; (919) 552-3957; lostresmagueyes.com Stick Boy Bread Co. “Handcrafted baked goods from scratch … all natural ingredients.” 127 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina; (919) 557-2237; stickboyfuquay.com

The Mason Jar Tavern “All the comforts of Southern hospitality with a modern twist.” 305 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina; (919) 762-5555; themasonjartavern.com Wingin’ It Bar and Grille “Serves lunch, dinner and drinks.” 1625 N. Main St., Suite 109, Fuquay-Varina; (919) 762-0962; facebook.com/winginitbarandgrille

HOLLY SPRINGS Acme Pizza Co. “Chicago-style deep dish pizza.” 204 Village Walk Dr, Holly Springs (919) 552-8800; acmepizzaco.com Los Tres Magueyes 325 North Main Street, Holly Springs; (919) 552-6272; lostresmagueyes.com Mama Bird’s Cookies + Cream “A unique spin on a timeless dessert.” 304 N. Main St., Holly Springs; (919) 762-7808; mamabirdsicecream.com My Way Tavern “Freshly made all-American foods.” 301 W. Center St., Holly Springs; (919) 285-2412; mywaytavern.com Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi “Serving authentic Thai cuisine, fresh sushi and crafted cocktails.” 242 South Main St., Suite 100, Holly Springs (984) 538-6742; oshathaikitchennc.com Rise Biscuits & Donuts 169 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs; (919) 586-7343; risebiscuitsdonuts.com Thai Thai Cuisine “Fresh authentic Thai food.” 108 Osterville Drive, Holly Springs; (919) 303-5700; thaithaicuisinenc.com The Butcher’s Market “Premium meats and specialty grocery.” 4200 Lassiter Rd, Holly Springs (919) 267-919); thebutchersmarkets.com

Dining Guide The Mason Jar Tavern “All the comforts of Southern hospitality with a modern twist.” 114 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs; (919) 964-5060; themasonjartavern.com

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill “Steaks, seafood, chicken and ribs, all seared over local hickory, oak and pecan wood.” 3200 Village Market Place, Morrisville; (919) 653-0111; morrisville.firebirdsrestaurants.com

The Original N.Y. Pizza 634 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs (919) 567-0505; theoriginalnypizza.com

Fount Coffee + Kitchen “Coffee and a menu that is 100 percent gluten-free.” 10954 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville; (984) 888-5454; fountcoffee.com

MORRISVILLE Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken “Unforgettable rotisserie chicken.” 9575 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville; (919) 378-9259; alpacachicken.com Another Broken Egg Café “A totally egg-ceptional experience.” 1121 Market Center Drive, Morrisville; (919) 465-1079; anotherbrokenegg.com Babymoon Café “Pizzas, pastas, seafood, veal, steaks, sandwiches and gourmet salads.” 100 Jerusalem Drive, Suite 106, Morrisville; (919) 465 9006; babymooncafe.com Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar “The quality of the beef and the toppings make our burgers stand apart.” 3300 Village Market Place, Morrisville; (919) 297-0953; baddaddysburgerbar.com Capital City Chop House “Perfect place for a business lunch or dinner or a quick bite before catching a flight.” 151 Airgate Drive, Morrisville; (919) 484-7721; chophousesofnc.com Clean Juice “Organic juices, smoothies and acai bowls.” 3035 Village Market Place, Morrisville; (919) 468-8286; cleanjuice.com Crumbl Cookies Super-sized treats with a rotating menu of classic and unusual flavors. 1105 Market Center Drive, Morrisville (919) 364-1100; crumblcookies.com Desy’s Grill & Bar “Straightforward pub grub at a relaxed sports bar.” 10255 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 200, Morrisville; (919) 380-1617; desysbar.com

The Full Moon Oyster Bar & Seafood Kitchen “Homemade recipes handed down over the years.” 1600 Village Market Place, Morrisville; (919) 378-9524; fullmoonoysterbar.com G. 58 Modern Chinese Cuisine “Master chefs from China create an unforgettable fine dining experience.” 10958 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville; (919) 466-8858; g58cuisine.com

Rey’s “Fine dining with a French Quarter flair.” 1130 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh (919) 380-0122; reysrestaurant.com

Georgina’s Pizzeria & Restaurant “Mouthwatering homemade Italian dishes.” 3536 Davis Drive, Morrisville; (919) 388-3820; georginaspizzeriaandrestaurant.com

Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits 1101 Market Center Drive, Morrisville; (919) 388-3500; ruckuspizza.com

HiPoke “Fresh Fun Poke.” 9573 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville (919) 650-3398; hipokes.com

Saffron Restaurant & Lounge “Gourmet Indian dining experience.” 4121 Davis Drive, Morrisville; (919) 469-5774; saffronnc.com

Mi Cancun Mexican Restaurant 9605 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville (919) 481-9002; micancunmx.com Neomonde “A wonderful mix of traditional and contemporary Mediterranean menu items.” 10235 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville; (919) 466-8100; neomonde.com Nothing Bundt Cakes “Cakes are baked fresh daily, in a variety of flavors and sizes.” 2008 Market Center Drive, Unit 17130, Morrisville; (919) 694-5300; nothingbundtcakes.com Rise Biscuits & Donuts “Old school, new school, and specialty donuts.” 1100 Market Center Drive, Morrisville; (919) 377-0385; risebiscuitsdonuts.com

Smokey’s BBQ Shack “Meats are dry rubbed with love and slow smoked with hickory wood.” 10800 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville; (919) 469-1724; smokeysshack.com Taste Vietnamese “Prepared with passion and perfected through generations.” 152 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville; (919) 234-6385; tastevietnamese.com Village Deli & Grill “Wholesome homemade foods.” 909 Aviation Parkway #100, Morrisville; (919) 462-6191; villagedeli.net ZenFish Poké Bar “Guilt-free, healthy, fast-casual dining.” 9924 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville (919) 234-0914; zenfishpokebar.com CARY MAGAZINE 95

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Arts Center Classes The Arts Center is alive with visual and performing arts classes for all ages. Adults can try their hands at sculpture, jewelry making, painting, script writing and more--some classes are offered for as little as $10! Kids have options as well--from drama class to dance class to themed week-long camps to single classes, we have something sure to get the creative juices flowing. Class size is limited; all participants and instructors are masked. For more information and to register, please visit FVArts.org, and click on 2021 Spring Classes at the top of the page.

Arts Center Camps Spark your student’s imagination with a safe, creative camp experience at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center! The Fuquay Varina Arts Center is a spacious, safe venue located in downtown Fuquay-Varina, ideally situated to provide creative opportunities for all members of your family. For the latest information and to register, visit FVArts.org, and click on Classes tab; you’ll find Camps and Track Outs listed on the left hand menu. You are welcome to call the Arts Center as well—919-567-3920.

The Friends of the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center The Friends help the Arts Center provide cultural opportunities to all members of our community by offering scholarships and class subsidies, engaging special events, and a compelling vision. You, too, can make a difference by joining this organization in their good work--annual memberships start as low as $25 and are tax deductible. Art is better with Friends--won’t you join us? artscenterfriendsfv.org

For more info, call the Arts Center at 919-567-3920 fvarts.org

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garden adventurer WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY L.A. JACKSON

‘Millenium’ Allium

‘Millenium’ Allium: More Than a Spellcheck MILLENIUM — if I had spelled this word that way on any of my eighth-grade English papers, a grade far south of “A” (a.k.a., 4.0) would have surely followed. But I’m a big boy now, and I can spell it any way I wanna. Actually, ‘Millenium’ is not a spellcheck error waiting to happen but rather the name given by plant breeder Mark McDonough to an outstanding ornamental onion he introduced in 2000. Even though it has been around since the beginning of this millennium, 98 JUNE/JULY 2021

‘Millenium’ has only recently caught the attention of the general gardening public. What really shined a light on ‘Millenium’ was it being named the Perennial Plant Association’s 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year. After that honor, this herbaceous charmer became an easier springtime find in many garden shops. I’ve even seen it in full flowering flaunt at big box home improvement stores with nursery centers.

The award was well earned. ‘Millenium’ is a compact cutie that has a foliage spread of only about 12 to 18 inches wide and tall. Sturdy, 18-inch-high stems support two-inch-diameter, round umbels bejeweled with masses of pinkish-purple florets starting in June when many flowering annuals and perennials begin to wind down in the building heat. Another advantage of ‘Millenium’ is that it is a clumpforming perennial, spending more energy expanding by way of underground fibrous bulb reproduction than seed production, meaning it will behave better than many other ornamental onions that can sometimes seed about with impunity. While you are admiring ‘Millenium’ in bloom, expect plenty of company from butterflies and bees. Conversely, don’t worry about deer and rabbits taking a culinary interest in this plant. ‘Millenium’ is happiest in full sun and resists drought, but placing it in a bed that has been well-worked with gobs of quality commercial garden soil or compost added will make for a healthier plant by providing an even supply of ground moisture through the long summer season. Fluffing the soil up with such organic amendments will also help it drain better — another plus because this ornamental onion doesn’t fare well in soggy sites. Come the fall, ‘Millenium’ will pack it in for the growing season with its foliage flopping to a withered brown, which can then be cut back. If this pretty has grown beyond its bounds, or you simply want to spread its beauty around, late autumn is also a good time to dig up and divide the clump. L.A. Jackson is the former editor of Carolina Gardener Magazine. Want to ask L.A. a question about your garden? Contact him by email at lajackson1@gmail.com.

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If you have been experiencing diminishing visual returns in an established daffodil bed the last few years, chances are this lessening of blooms is the result of overcrowding. Now is a good time to dig up, divide and separate the bulbs. Since they are dormant, the bulbs can be stored in a cool, dry area until the fall when you typically plant new, store-bought batches of bulbs, but replanting now in well-amended soil after separating them will also work just fine. Extra nutrients are not necessary at this time — wait until autumn to apply a specialized time-release bulb fertilizer around the sleeping beauties.

To Do in the GARDEN

June • Couldn’t part with your poinsettia last Christmas? Give it a vacation outdoors now in a semi-shady spot. Also, for a fuller, more compact plant, prune each branch back, leaving three to five leaves on each stem. • Do something different for the gardening dad in your life this Father’s Day. Plant a specimen, unusual or hard-to-find tree, shrub or perennial in his honor.

July • Better tasting — and least slimy — okra pods are best picked when they are about three inches long. And for little or no slime, leave the pods whole when boiling okra. • Continue filling the bird bath with water at least once a week, and to keep this refreshment stand fresh. Also give it a good cleaning every two to three weeks.

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happenings

"Twenty Twenty Identity"

Fine Arts League of Cary’s annual juried exhibition

The

opened in April, and it can be viewed online until June 30. More than 500 works were submitted, and 70 works were chosen for the show. From those, three top prizes were awarded: Kenzie Holzinger’s “Twenty Twenty Identity,” first place; Derek Cracco’s “Flash,” second place, and Michele Benzamin-Miki’s "Ascending"

Cary business owner Leslie Moore-Martinez was the winner of a custom pink 2021 Savannah Boats SS21, raffled off by the

KAY YOW CANCER FUND. The Johnston County-based boat manufacturer created the boat specifically for the fundraiser. The sold-out raffle was capped at 1,000 tickets priced at $100 each. MooreMartinez is the owner and operator of Primrose School of West Cary and

“Ascending,” third place. fineartsleagueofcary.org

"Flash"

Wake County Public School System was recognized by the U.S.

The

Department of Education in April as part of its 2021 Green Ribbon Schools program. WCPSS was one of five districts, 27 schools, three early learning centers and five postsecondary institutions across the country that were honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs,

Primrose School at The

improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability

Park. KayYow.com

education. www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools

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Bonnie P. Threlfall, of Cary, is among the judges at the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, June 12-13 in Tarrytown, N.Y. The

CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY PRESCHOOL PRESTON in Cary celebrated Earth Day by releasing Students at

dog show was moved from its traditional winter date in New York City to an outdoor venue this spring. Threlfall will

4,500 ladybugs throughout the schoolyard and back into the environment on plants,

officiate over several breeds during her

flowers and trees. Students and staff dressed for the occasion, wearing red and black

fourth judging assignment at Westminster.

clothing and antennae to look like ladybugs. ChesterbrookAcademy.com

westminsterkennelclub.org

The Umstead Gallery is hosting Branching Out, its first group exhibition of N.C. artists, until

PLANTNRGY, an Apexbased startup that produces plantbased protein and superfood mixes, was recently awarded a $10,000 NC

July 31. Visitors can view the work of artists

IDEA MICRO grant. NC IDEA is a private

Hannah Cole, Jim Lee, Tim Lytvinenko,

foundation committed to supporting

Beverly McIver, Thomas Sayre, Randy Shull,

entrepreneurial ambition and economic

Shelley Smith, Leah Sobsey, and Damian

empowerment in North Carolina.

Stamer. While the exhibit features a diverse

Plantnrgy was one of 19 companies to

group of artwork, each piece carries the theme

receive small, project-based grants in

of beauty and simplicity of everyday life in

the foundation’s sixth NC IDEA MICRO

nature. theumstead.com

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happenings

In April, WakeMed opened its latest addition – a new fifth floor and patient care wing at

WAKEMED CARY HOSPITAL. The new unit joins the recently opened Medical Park of Cary, at 210 Ashville Ave., and the HealthPark at Kildaire, at 110 Kildaire Park Drive, known collectively as the WakeMed Cary Hospital Medical District. wakemed.org

Cary resident

Monica

Smiley, editor and publisher of

Enterprising Women Magazine, is among the inductees to the 2021 NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame. Founded in 2018, the NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame honors North Carolina’s most successful female entrepreneurs and advocates who have made significant and enduring contributions for women’s entrepreneurial development in North Carolina. ncwbohalloffame.org

SAI K. PRANAVAN, a student at Morrisville Year-round Elementary School, was among 10 NCPTA State Reflections winners who placed at the National PTA level of Reflections. Sai, who wona National Award of Excellence, created a musical composition interpreting

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza donated $2,900 in April to the WakeMed Foundation and WakeMed Hospital’s Employeee Assistance Fund. One way the fund has helped employees is by helping with child care expenses, so essential healthcare workers at WakeMed can come to work. wakemed.org/giving

the theme “I Matter Because…” Other artistic areas included dance choreography, film production, literature, photography and visual arts. ncpta.org

ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS, located in Apex, provided new soccer equipment for Shaw University’s May youth soccer clinic, a partnership with Raleigh Parks. Academy’s donation of $500 will be put towards items like cones, soccer balls, nets and other gear. academy.com 102

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Crafts Made By You held a grand opening on May 1 at its downtown Cary location, at 312 W. Chatham St., Suite 202. Owner Elyse Moushey provides equipment and supplies, so clients can create their own art in a variety of media. Classes and workshops are also offered. craftsmadebyyou.com

Lorin Ann Ladner, is the recipient of a $1000 scholarship from the Home Builder’s Association of Raleigh-Wake County’s Charitable Foundation. Lorin, bove center, a Cary resident and a student at Athens Drive Magnet High School, has volunteered for the U.S. Veterans Corp and is an active member of the Girls Scouts. hbawake.com

CARY MEDICAL MANAGEMENT is now partnering with RSI Medical, a quality primary care clinic in Wendell. RSI Medical joins Cary-based Generations Family Practice and Rocky Mount Family Medical Center, which the management company acquired in March. This new arrangement helps to ensure favorable insurance contracts and significant savings to help RSI Medical and CMM’s partner clinics. carymso.com

INVITAE CORPORATION, a life sciences company specializing in genetic testing, plans to make a $114.6 million capital investment in Morrisville. The

Masa Sushi & Ramen recently opened at 2757 NC-55, in Cary,

San Francisco-based company harnesses the power of genetics and technology to

at the High House Crossing shopping

make medical genetics affordable and accessible. The project brings 374 jobs, with an

center. The Japanese restaurant serves

average salary of $91,176. Invitae will become one of the first occupants of The Stitch,

high-quality sushi and flavorful ramen.

pictured, the adaptive reuse project of the former Morrisville Outlet Mall. invitae.com

masasushiramen.com

Coastal Credit Union has reached the $4 billion in assets milestone, just two and a half years after surpassing $3 billion. As of the end of the first quarter of the year, the credit union stands at $4.2 billion in assets and growing, as tax refunds and the latest round of stimulus money are flowing into member’s accounts. coastal24.com CARY MAGAZINE 103

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CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS OF 2021 Max Maple

Panther Creek High School Congratulations Max! We’re very proud of you! Best of luck at College of Charleston! We love you, Mom, Dad, Michael, Jack & (Cheddy, Sophs, & Berns)

Kira Pritchard

Kendel Woods

Apex High School

Wake Christian Academy

Kira - I am so very proud of you! You have already accomplished so much and have such a beautiful spirit. I can’t wait to see where your adventures take you and what joy and goodness you bring to the world! I love you! Mom

We are so proud of you, Kendel! We know you will do great at NC State and as you seek the Lord’s will for your future. We love you! Dad, Mom, Camden and Karis

Callie Jones

Holly Springs High School Congratulations! Excited for you to soar as a Seahawk!!

Blake Welch

Panther Creek High School B - We are so proud of you! Excited for your next adventure in life. Love, Momz, Dad, and Bro’s.

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Jordyn Labunski Apex High School

Jordyn, We are so proud of your hard work in achieving your goals. May you continue to find happiness and joy in the next stage in your life. Wishing you a bright future! Love, Mom and Dad

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Megan Zeidler Cary High School

Congratulations, Megan on all of your hard work and achievements throughout high school. We are so excited to see the amazing things you will continue to accomplish! Congratulations, future Pirate! LoveMom, Al, & Xander

Conner McAllister

Ryan Moore

Cary High School

N.C. State University

We are so proud of your accomplishments over the last 18 years. The end of your high school years were truly unpredictable, but you excelled academically while also helping your younger siblings during remote learning. Congratulations on your acceptance to the C3 Program at NC State. We love you!

Ryan is graduating with degrees in Economics & Spanish. He is heading to law school in the fall. He is going to continue to do amazing things & we couldn’t be prouder!

Tyler Healy UNCSA

Our daughter has spent her senior year of high school at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. We could not be more proud of her and the challenges she has not only faced but overcome. She will be attending AMDA in NY and LA!

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Christopher Fannéy

Cary High School

Cardinal Gibbons High School

Your hard work has paid off! We are so proud of you for all your accomplishments. We love you and are excited for the many great things to come your way.

Congratulations Christopher! We are so proud of your accomplishments and of the young man you have become. May God continue to bless you on your journey. We love you! Dad, Mom, Nikki, Alex and Jack

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CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS OF 2021 Kyle Gensler UNC Charlotte

Kyle is graduating in May and has accepted a job which will bring him back home! So proud of all he has accomplished.

Ashley Westman

Jack Marlow

UNCG

Middle Creek High School

Ashley, you inspire us every day with your hardwork and dedication. We know school was not easy but you never gave up and are graduating with honors. Amazing!! We are so proud of you and wish you a lifetime of love, happiness & success.

Congratulations! We are so proud of the young man you’ve become and love you more than you can imagine!

Will Hardesty

Needham B. Broughton High School Will is the Student Body President at Broughton, an Eagle Scout, and will be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill next year where he plans to major in business and sports administration. He is a huge advocate for public education and a big supporter of the Caps! SKO’ CAPS!

Neva Grace Brescia Athens Drive High School

We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished so far and we can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you as you continue your journey of learning this fall at North Carolina State University....Go Pack!!! Love, Mom, Dad and Anna xo

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Joshua Fletcher

Panther Creek High School We are so proud of you! You have shown character and resilience to achieve a full academic scholarship during a pandemic. The sky is the limit for you and we can’t wait to see what your future holds. May God’s blessings continue to fall on you and guide you. Love, Mom and Dad. P.S. #aggiepride

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Levi Thorne

GRACE Christian School Levi you are known for your kindness, bright smile, and timely humor. We are excited for the your next 4 years at Anderson University, SC. We can’t wait to hear all your stories! Keep creating memories and reaching out to make a difference in the world, one person at a time.

Derek Bereda

Carter Church

Green Hope High School

GRACE Christian School

We are so proud of you as you graduate this year. We can not wait to see what to see what you accomplish next at Clemson University. Love, Mom, Dad, Colleen and Ryan

Carter is a lifer at GRACE Christian School (kindergarten through 12th grade)! It was the perfect small school for him a place where he was known, valued, and loved by so many. He has grown into a confident, funny, and strong, man. Carter will attend West Virginia Wesleyan to play Men’s Soccer.

Ashleigh Sico

Apex Friendship High School Your family is very proud of all you have accomplished! We know you’ll be successful at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. We look forward to the bright future which lies ahead of you! Congratulations Ashleigh and best of luck!

Adrian Ewens

AJ Kochuba

Enloe High School

Raleigh Charter High School

This group of kids have been tested and tried from start to finish. I can’t wait to see the future they make for all of us.

With a focus on academics and visual arts, A.J. Kochuba is graduating from Raleigh Charter High School. As the leader of several clubs and athletic teams, he’s hoping 11th graders will step forward and take the baton as he runs toward his dream school, Duke University. #loveMMpizza #lovethearts

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CLASS OF 2021 Katelyn Ward

East Carolina University Katelyn, We are so proud of you! We know you are going to do great things in the future. You are an amazing daughter and big sister. It has been a joy watching you grow into a wonderful young woman! We love you so much! Dad, Mom, Abby, Lily, and Allison

Jaelynn Berry

Gabriella Ramirez

Cary Academy

Apex Friendship High School

To our lovely graduate, Jaelynn,

Congratulations Gabby! From your academic achievements to your dedication on the softball field, you have made us so proud! Good luck at UNC Charlotte! Your adventure is just beginning!

You are the world. You have the chance to soar to the sky. We are so proud of you. Remember to keep God first and you will do just fine.

All Our Love, Mom, Dad, & Tino

We love you! Mom and Dad

Kimberly Schuh Meredith College

Congratulations Kimberly! We are so incredibly proud of all your achievements during your time at Meredith College! From being a superstar on the court to a superstar in the classroom - your students will be lucky to have you! You’re future is bright! Love, Mom, Dad, Ali and Connor!

Mary Farnsworth

Apex Friendship High School Congratulations on everything you have achieved. You have grown into a beautiful person, both inside and out. Love you!

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Makaila Herrera Southern New Hampshire University

Congratulations Makaila!!! Your family is very proud of you and we love you!!! Love, Dad, Mom, Niala, Bella and Ella

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Marley Peterson American University

We are so very proud of all your hard work these last four years and the young woman you are today. Wake Forest School of Law, here you come! We love you bunches! Mom, Dad, Sloan and Tucker

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Giselle Pizzo

Cary High School

Green Hope High School

We are so excited to watch you flourish these next four years and are VERY proud of how hard you have worked to get here!

Congratulations Gigi! In a year filled with challenges, disappointments & adversity, you have stayed the course & overcome. It has been a joy to watch you grow & flourish into the young woman you’ve become. Stay kind-hearted & optimistic, work hard & keep the faith, the world is yours! Very proud!

We love you bunches! Mom, Dad, Marley & Tucker

Chase Caristo Apex High School Chase, We are very proud of all you accomplished! Good luck with the next chapter of your life at Belmont Abbey College with your education and playing baseball. Mom & Dad

Justin Heaton

Jackson Stone

Panther Creek High School

Green Hope High School

I love you more than you’ll ever know, my son! I’m so very proud of you!

Congratulations Jackson on your high school graduation! We are so excited for you and the new opportunities and adventures that await you studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maine Honors College. We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad & Hannah

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CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS OF 2021 Nikki Westlake Apex High School

Congratulations to our smart, beautiful daughter. We are proud of the young woman you have become. We wish you all the best in the next chapter of your journey. We love you. Mom, Dad, and Jenny

Zach Spendley

Marley Peterson

High Point University

American University

We are proud of you Zach for earning your Master of Art in Communication and Business Leadership. Anything is possible when you set your mind to it. Love Mom & Dad

So proud of our granddaughter she always has a plan for her life.

Sierra Clark

William G. Enloe Magnet High School Sierra is graduating summa cum laude in June. In the fall she will attend UNC-Charlotte where she received the Albert Engineering Leadership scholarship. In her four years at Enloe, Sierra lettered in gymnastics, cross country, track, and diving. Sierra also teaches children to swim and gymnastics.

Sarah Wang

Northeastern University Sarah, after 18 years of ambitious and studious learning in Cary, will be attending the prestigious Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts in the fall. She will major in Political Science and minor in Psychology, following a pre-law track.

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Lauren Kirby

William G. Enloe Magnet High School Lauren was a member of student council, honor society & the girl’s LAX team. Lauren lives in the Lochmere with proud parents, Dina & Paul, brother Mason & beloved dogs Miffy & Stella. Lauren will attend the University of South Carolina in the fall where she will study International business.

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Abigail Cathryn Bradley Apex High School

To one of our shining Ryan Rd stars, Abigail, you have grown into such a kind and strong leader! Thank you for taking the initiative to help us lead the RR team. You have truly impressed us and we cannot wait to see what you achieve at Appalachian in the fall! Love always, Andia & George

Megan Spining

Jack Wilson

Panther Creek High School

To one of our best Shift Leaders, Megan, we wish you much success as you head to the University of South Carolina in the fall! It has been a pleasure to watch you grow your leadership skills and we hope that you always remember your time at Andia’s. Love always, Andia & George

To one of our hardest working team members, Jack, we are so proud to have had you on the Andia’s team. Thank you for your strength and kind heart and for always being such a positive light at work. We know a bright future is waiting for you at UNC Chapel Hill! Love always, Andia & George

Anastasia Neff

Green Hope High School You are a strong and sensitive young lady who makes each day a little brighter. We could not be more proud of the things that you have accomplished. You are truly a leader and we look forward to being a part of your journey of discovery. We love you! Mom, Dad & Jeroen

Sarah Hardie Cary High School

To a true sweetheart, Sarah, you have been such a pleasure to have on our team. Thank you for being so kind-hearted, reliable and hard working. We will miss your Guest-Centric spirit, but we know big things await you in the fall as you start your journey at NC State! Love always, Andia & George

Cecilia Tenney

Needham B. Broughton High School Cecilia is an amazing young woman with a kind, loving heart. For years she has served others, e.g., Interfaith Food Shuttle, Central & Eastern NC Food Bank, Habitat For Humanity, fund raising for Duke’s Children’s Hospital. Cecilia participated in Broughton’s choir and theater while there.

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Fountain of Youth Raleigh 3-year-old Aliya Hamed screams with delight while playing in a fountain at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh.

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