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2017 GIFT GUIDE

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The excitement of the season started early this year, as I joined the Cary Living team just in time to help put the finishing touches on this issue.

Holiday stories are always a joy to share, and it’s especially fun for me now that I’ve moved from business news to an energetic lifestyle magazine. To be fair, my former magazines were all about chefs and restaurants, food and beverage, entrepreneurs and retail— topics that speak to living with gusto.

That’s what you’ll find in this issue: stories that celebrate the gusto, the goodies, and the goodness of the holidays. Like the multi-cultural traditions in Holiday Foods for Everyone (page 47)—and you can bet I’m going to give those Kwanzaa doughnuts a try. Of course, being a fan of craft brew, I’m all about sipping some Winter Ales (page 20).

In a more serious vein, you’ll find a remarkable message in Hunger to Serve. Learn more about the Brown Bag Ministry, how it’s providing 14,000 bag lunches a month to needy neighbors, and how you can also become involved to help others (page 28).

That’s the best part of the holidays: The way everyone takes at least a moment (or more) to reflect on sharing, and caring, and doing a measure of good.

We’ve assembled stories of people and organizations in our community that are Making a Difference in all kinds of significant—and sometimes unexpected—ways (page 66).

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dave Droschak | Corbie Hill | Carol Wills Carla Turchetti | Jackie Boeheim | Jenni Hart Julie Johnson | Kurt Dusterberg | Sean Lennard Julianne Winkler Smith | Steven Major Valerie Troupe | Latisha Cachitoorian Cheryl Capaldo Traylor

There’s magic to be found in every aspect of the holidays—in the tree’s twinkling lights, the pageantry of The Nutcracker, and the special moments with family and friends. It’s that thrilling mix of tradition and unexpected surprises that builds anticipation and brings us such satisfaction.

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And, in many ways, that’s what we aim to do in every issue of Cary Living: Share stories that speak to the traditions and heart of our communities, while also introducing elements of the unexpected to surprise and delight.

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If you have suggestions of stories (or surprises), I’d love to hear from you.

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features 47 HOLIDAY FOODS FOR ALL

In this season of faith and festivity, embrace cultural diversity.

54 CRAFTY MARKETS

Turn shopping into celebrations at local holiday markets.

60 WINTER ADVENTURES

Extend the holiday across the state—five easy day trips.

66 MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The spirit of giving extends beyond family and friends.

special section 40 THE 2017 GIFT GUIDE

Assorted gifts from boutiques, eateries, and professionals around our community.

departments 14 THE SOCIAL SCENE 16 TASTE 18 FOODIE FOCUS 20 BEER & BARREL

40 HOLIDAYS IN WESTERN WAKE

22 THE INTERVIEW 26 MINDING YOUR BUSINESS 28 GIVING BACK 30 SPORTS 32 WARES & WEARABLES 36 HEALTHY YOU

YOUR GUIDE FOR THE BEST OF THIS SPECIAL

84 DINING GUIDE

SEASON: SHOPPING, DINING, ADVENTURING,

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Our B.O.B. Awards Ceremony was a huge hit this year and we appreciate everyone who came out to support all the local businesses that took home awards. And of course: A huge “Thank You” to the readers who voted!

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Kale Me Crazy was just one of several restaurants we visited during Taste of Waverly at Waverly Place. With 21K followers, Kale Me Crazy loved our photo so much they decided to repost it on their personal Instagram page.

Did you see our bloomin’ onion photo from the N.C. State Fair? It was reposted by @Raleighfoodpics.

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Grand Finales SWEET CHEEKS BAKERY PUTS THE FINISHING TOUCH ON HOLIDAY GATHERINGS // STORY BY STEVEN MAJOR, PHOTOS BY MATT WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY

AMONG OUR HOLIDAY FOOD TRADITIONS, IT IS OFTEN THE desserts that we look forward to the most. A sweet potato pie sitting on the counter gives everyone something to look forward to at the end of the meal, and being entrusted with the task of providing dessert for a holiday gathering is not a responsibility that should be taken lightly.

Instead, look to a pastry pro, like Jackie Green, who learned the art of baking delicious cakes and pies from her grandmother. Since 2009 she’s been sharing that tradition and her talents with the community via Sweet Cheeks Bakery. Originally run from her home, she opened a storefront in Apex at 803 East Williams Street about five years ago.

Dessert preferences vary and, for a large gathering, having more than one dessert is a must—Green tends to show up to Thanksgiving dinner with five. Having one or two classic selections, like pecan or pumpkin pie, is always a good idea, but bringing something a little different is also a great way to capture people’s attention.

Sweet Cheeks Bakery has wonderful options in both departments.

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choices. Both are rich and flavorful, with a crust that delivers crunch without being dry. Green’s signature pound cake is another classic holiday dessert that is sure to please. The Butter Pound Cake is a family recipe that has become a signature dish for the bakery: rich and buttery with the flaky exterior that is the mark of a great pound cake. While the cake by itself is amazing, trying it with her pecan cream cheese drizzle is an absolute must. The pecans—which are used generously—add a wonderful bit of crunch to each bite, and the thin layer of cream cheese icing takes the richness of the cake to new heights.

For those looking to try something a little different, the Candy Cane Cake is a perfect winter dessert: a traditional chocolate layer cake with peppermint filling and a layer of crushed peppermint candy around the outside that makes the cake as attractive as it is tasty. Other great options include the Italian Cream Cake, which boasts the signature coconut filling and an outer layer of toasted coconut, and the Coconut Custard Pie. Showing up with any of these great desserts is a deliciously easy way to be the most popular guest at any holiday gathering. L

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Lake Road address. A quick recap: Ricci’s closed and the space became Springs Pizza & Wings, which closed to become Sunset Lake Bistro, which actually never opened. But now we can happily report that Cristo’s Bistro & Pizza, which has a sister location in Raleigh’s Quail Corners Shopping Center (Cristo’s NY Style Pizza), has now opened!

Loosen Your Belts WESTERN WAKE RESTAURANT NEWS // BY SEAN LENNARD, TRIANGLE FOOD GUY

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That whole Amazon thing held up the opening of the new Whole Foods in west Cary. But what matters most (to me) is that it put a hold on the opening of the full-scale La Farm Bakery inside that Whole Foods! But the wait is over: November 7th is the date when La Farm Bakery and Cafe will open.

Also in Cary, the new Outback Steakhouse on Walnut Street has opened.

And down in Holly Springs we finally have an opening, after a series of back-to-back changes, at the 5217 Sunset

You can set your calendar for November 4th, when the 5th annual Salt & Smoke Festival, led by Chef Kevin Callaghan and his team from Acme, will capture a perfect autumn day in the South with bluegrass, whole hog barbecue, oysters on the half shell, and local drinks – so many rich traditions rolled into one singular and spectacular celebration at Rock Quarry Farm. This is a “don’t miss” event.

And then on November 5th plan for the 27th annual A Tasteful Affair. This event will be held at The Blue Zone at Kenan Stadium, where an estimated 500 guests will enjoy delicious samples from more than two dozen of the area’s best restaurants, catering companies, beverage purveyors, and food trucks – all to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill.

Mid-month you can reap the spoils of competition when top Triangle chefs compete to be named Soup-erior Chef at Urban Ministries of Wake County’s annual Stone Soup Supper, on Wednesday, November 15th, at the NCSU McKimmon Center.

Funds raised from the event will be used to feed, shelter, and provide healthcare to low-income individuals living in Wake County. Guests receive unlimited bowls of specially crafted soup from more than a dozen chefs, plus one piece of artisan pottery, hand-crafted by the Triangle Potters Guild.

Mattie Beason of Black Twig Cider House will host TxotxFest on November 18th from noon to 4 pm. TxotxFest returns for a second year, offering award-winning regional and national ciders, with North Carolina cuisine, and the txotx – a traditional Spanish cider barrel. This year, Beason will kick off TxotxFest on November 17th with a prix fixe five-course cider-paired dinner ($50) at Black Twig Cider House, featuring Asheville’s Chef Steven Goff of Brinehaus Meat & Provisions and ciders from Noble Cider, Urban Orchard, Appalachian Mountain, and James Creek.

PAY IT FORWARD WITH FOOD Our friends at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina will be holding a Students Against Hunger food drive from October through December for schools in the area. Participants in the Students Against Hunger campaign collect food and funds from October 2nd through December 2nd. Competing schools must deliver their donations to their warehouse by noon on Saturday, December 2nd. There are lots of creative ways for your child’s school to participate.

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Winter Ales for Holiday Feasts // STORY BY JULIE JOHNSON

BREWERS HAVE TRADITIONALLY ADJUSTED THEIR BEER recipes to suit the season, with lighter drinks for the hot months and heftier brews to fight the chill. But the last century saw the ascendance of a single beer style: the America-style light lager.

The popularity of these light lagers swept aside diversity to such an extent that many beer drinkers today have never even tried the beers designed just for winter, much less considered them for special holiday occasions.

Winter beers are usually richer and more flavorful than the beers of other seasons—often darker and frequently stronger. But within the category of winter beers, there’s so much variety that it’s quite possible to imagine a different beer with every course of the holiday meal, and local breweries offer excellent possibilities.

Our fantasy holiday meal begins with an aperitif beer: a glass of Snowmaggedon Winter Spiced Ale from Raleigh’s Gizmo Brew Works. This winter warme—malty, low in bitterness, and, at 5.8% ABV, fairly moderate in alcohol—is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange peel.

The effect is noticeable, but not harsh or overwhelming, says head brewer Joe Walton. It could be a good accompaniment to intensely flavored starters like salami, or with a cheese ball and

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mixed nuts. “There are spices in the meat and cheese, but not the same sweet spices—more of an aggressive, peppery spice—so I can see the flavors balancing one another well,” he says.

The label, showing an impressionistic view of cars in the snow and distant flames, “pays tribute to the craziness that ensues with a slight chance of snow in the South, as well as the Glenwood incident right outside our brewery that made national news a few years back,” explains Walton, referencing the time when cars skidded to a halt and a Honda spectacularly caught fire.

For the main course of our fantasy feast, we think a bit bolder.

Holiday entrées, especially the most traditional selections, tend to be rather … beige. For good reason, we serve bright, sharp relishes to complement the turkey, gravy, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. Why not serve a similarly bright complement in a glass?

The Holiday IPA from Southern Pines Brewing is a variation on the current trend of augmenting the ever-popular India pale ale with tropical fruit. This beer, however, looks north, with unsweetened cranberry purée added to the fermenting brew. The hops are Simcoe and Chinook, known for their piney character. Spruce tips –—a traditional substitute for hops used in colonial times—bring another wintry nuance.

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“We thought it would be an interesting way to combine a lot of holiday flavors in an IPA,” says cofounder Micah Niebauer. “You definitely get a resiny, slightly bitter component from the spruce tips, but it doesn’t go so far as being astringent or harsh. But you get a bit of woody tannin from the spruce, which acts as a nice balance to the tartness in the cranberries and the sweetness of the malt.” Pass the cranberries, please.

With the final course, select a beer that could either pair with dessert or replace it entirely. Stuart Arnold, the English-born founder of Fortnight Brewing in Cary, modeled his Vintage Ale on the warming, malty, limitedrelease beers he admired from U.K. brewers such as Fullers or Samuel Smith. Drunk young, these beers are big and assertive, but they are also brewed to be cellared, where they can mature over months or years.

“The first vintage was brewed last year. The 2016 had, straight out of the ferment, a strong cognac characteristic—so much so that people asked us if we had aged it in whiskey barrels!” says Arnold. “The cognac gave way to molasses after a few months, and the bottles I have cellared currently are oozing with plum and raisin.” When the beer goes on sale in November, it’s well worth buying enough bottles to enjoy some now and cellar others for Christmases to come.

Pair this sumptuous beer with traditional desserts. “In England we have minced pies, which I don’t think are very popular in America, and we also have Christmas pudding,” Arnold says. “Everything I’ve tasted in the Vintage Ale—the molasses, the cognac, the figs, the raisins—all invoke memories of Christmastime.”

Or for a striking contrast, serve the beer with an intense cheese: The unconventional combination of a strong, malty beer and a ripe blue-veined cheese is eye-opening. Think port and Stilton—maybe better.

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The Anchor Becomes the News LYNDA LOVELAND MAKES A LIFE-CHANGING TRANSITION // STORY BY KURT DUSTERBERG PHOTO BY DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHY

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or nearly two decades, Lynda Loveland has been a fixture on WRAL’s newscasts as an anchor and reporter. Recently, she announced that she is leaving the station on December 1st to become public policy director with the North Carolina Farm Bureau. The time is right, she says, for a better work-life balance. Lynda and her husband, Randall, who also works in the WRAL newsroom, have three children, ages 10, 12, and 14. She hopes to have more time to be a mom—as well as squeeze in a few more days at the beach and hours in her garden.

YOU GLOSSED OVER PLAYING BASKETBALL AT THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY, NO SMALL FEAT. HOW DID THAT COME ABOUT? I got recruited. I was either going to play there or the University of Missouri at Rolla. I ended up going there for a year, but I didn’t know if I wanted the military to be my life. I just wasn’t sure at that point, and you have a year to decide. I really like the military and had some doubts about what I did. But fast-forward, and everything worked out for the best.

THAT’S DIVISION I BASKETBALL. SO HOW DID YOU PLAY? I was okay. I played a little bit and held my own. I was kind of the scrawny Midwest girl. I learned. It’s tough.

The difference between high school and college is like night and day. And the training? I was so skinny. You talk about the “Freshman 15” [pounds], but for me that was filling out.

HOW DID YOU LAND YOUR FIRST JOB? CARY LIVING: IN SOME WAYS, THIS IS A MOVE BACK TO YOUR ROOTS. TELL US ABOUT YOUR UPBRINGING. I grew up in southwest Missouri, completely a farm girl. We had about 300 cattle. I showed cattle in 4H and FFA all through middle school and high school, but I was the kid who had no neighbors, as far as the eye could see. And I was pretty immersed in sports; I played volleyball, basketball, and ran track.

WHERE DID YOU GO FROM THERE? I didn’t know what I wanted to do really, so I went to the Air Force Academy for a year and played basketball there, then came back to Missouri. I did a year at SMS [Southwest Missouri State]. I had a public speaking class there, and after a couple of speeches, my instructor asked what I wanted to do. I said, “I don’t know!” He asked if I had ever considered getting into broadcast journalism, so I started taking classes, fell in love with it, and then moved to Dallas and started at the University of North Texas.

I applied for an internship at a little TV station in San Angelo, Texas. As it turns out, the tape I sent them arrived at the same time they had an opening for a weekend anchor. It was my senior year in college. I remember sitting on my couch, eating a bowl of Lucky Charms, watching the news, and getting a call from the assistant news director. I got the job—so I left school early, started the job, and finished up my credits at Angelo State University. I spent a year and a half in San Angelo at KLST; then I got a job back in Missouri at KOMU. I worked there for three and a half years and then came to WRAL.

WHEN PEOPLE SEE YOU IN PERSON, ARE THEY SURPRISED HOW TALL YOU ARE? I’m 6-foot, 1½ inches. They say, “I had no idea you were so tall!” Gerald [Owens], my partner, he’s 6-foot, 6 inches, so we’re both big people. I usually wear heels, and then I’m even taller. Sometimes I forget how tall I am and I’ll see myself on video and think, “Oh my gosh! I’m huge!”

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ONE INTERESTING THING ABOUT TV JOBS IS THAT THE PUBLIC KNOWS YOU. YOUR LIFE ISN’T ENTIRELY PRIVATE. HAS IT BEEN MOSTLY POSITIVE? People do notice me more because I’m tall, but anyone who has ever said anything to me has always been so kind and not intrusive. It’s like when we go to the State Fair. Everyone is always thanking us for what we do. But I’m thinking: No thanks needed. I love what I do. It’s so rewarding that way. Everyone is so incredibly kind and gracious.

I IMAGINE IT WAS A DIFFICULT DECISION TO LEAVE WRAL. I UNDERSTAND YOUR CHILDREN FACTORED INTO IT. WHY DID YOU FEEL NOW WAS THE TIME? Their ages. When they were younger, it was a little easier. They went to bed earlier. But now, there are more [sports] practices at night. They’re in middle school and high school. So much more happens—and can happen. They’re exposed to so much, with social media the way it is. You’ve got to be there, face to face.

You have to be a major force in their life, and I feel I haven’t been with my job.

It’s just how the news industry is. It’s time. They’re all going to be out of the house in eight years, and you know how quickly time goes by with children. I’ll never get that time back.

AT THEIR AGES, THE SPORTS COME FAST AND FURIOUS. The older two, a boy and a girl, are into soccer, and the youngest, a girl, is into volleyball. They’re on travel teams. So I’ll be more involved in that. Right now, I can help with practice if I can get away on a dinner break. I’ll run home or to the field, then come back to work. I’ve made it to a few [games], but it’s kind of rare.

THERE’S NOTHING WORSE THAN MISSING YOUR KIDS’ GAMES WHEN YOU’RE AT WORK, IS THERE? I bug the heck out of my husband with, “What’s going on? Text me the update!

What’s the score?” I’ll sit at work and think about it going on. I need to be there.

With the new job, if I need to take off early, I can—or if I need to work from home one day. Family is very important to them in that regard. I’m looking forward to it.

AND YET, YOU’RE GIVING UP A CAREER THAT HAS BEEN NEAR AND DEAR TO YOU FOR A LONG TIME. (She sighs and fights back tears.) I’m going to miss everyone so much. I work with some really great people. We’re all very close. They really are my second family.

We’re always there for each other outside of work, too. That’s the hardest part. But my husband still works there, so I will see them. It’s weird still, cutting the cord and getting out of the business. It took me a long time to come to this decision, but I really feel in my heart it’s the right thing to do.

DO YOU KIND OF RELISH THE OPPORTUNITY, THINKING MAYBE THERE’S SOMETHING ELSE YOU CAN DO WELL? It was very scary at first when I started looking at jobs, just looking at the skills needed—and of course, none of it is tailored to being in the news. But once you start thinking of it, it’s the same skills—so, working with the North Carolina Farm Bureau, I grew up on the farm. My passion, too, is for farmers. Now, I have the opportunity to help them and represent them. I still get to help people, but in a different way. L

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Digging In to Dreams // STORY BY JULIANNE WINKLER SMITH PHOTOS BY MATT WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY

ASK MOST 10-YEAR-OLD BOYS WHAT THEY WANT TO BE WHEN they grow up and you’re likely to hear pro athlete or firefighter. But when Keith Ramsey was that age, he knew exactly what he wanted to do for the rest of his life: Keith wanted to be a horticulturalist.

And from that time forward, he dug in and spent every day living the dream of his 10-year-old self.

Tandem to his love for landscape design, Ramsey has also nurtured his entrepreneurial spirit. “In addition to being an avid gardener,” he says, “my mom ran a Christmas shop in Richmond, Virginia, so I watched how she handled and grew the business. I definitely got my entrepreneur gene from her—she’s my inspiration.”

As Ramsey worked for garden shops, landscapers, and design centers, he became determined to run his own business and establish a garden center that fulfilled his visionary approach to the industry.

“I am an entrepreneur first, and a horticulturist second,” he says.

“I wanted to provide products and services that went beyond pure gardening to integrate marketing and merchandising.”

Back in the mid-90s, a landscape design project brought him from the Tidewater area to the Triangle, and he initially relocated to establish a branch for his Virginia employer. In 1996, however, he

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fully embraced his entrepreneurial spirit and Garden Supply Company was launched. It’s been a staple in Cary for the past 21 years, and Ramsey’s gift of greenery has been making our community a little bit more beautiful one plant at a time.

Cary was a much different town in 1996 than it is now, with only one other garden center in the area. “Cary was a very quaint community, and I saw something very special here,” Ramsey says.

“I knew this place was burgeoning, and I was confident my business would thrive here.”

The accuracy of his foresight—for Cary and for his business—was spot on. While Cary grew exponentially year after year, Keith’s property expanded to 30 acres and multiple facilities.

It turns out that anticipating future trends is actually one of Keith’s other gifts. Much like interior design and fashion, arboriculture has its own trends that mold and shape the landscape of commercial and residential sites, and Garden Supply Company always seems to be at the forefront of what’s coming. “I’ll hear or read about a quiet trend that I’m interested in, and start researching,” Ramsey explains. “The next thing I know, I’m all-in, full throttle.”

For example, back in 1997 Garden Supply Company introduced

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koi ponds as a key landscape design element. Soon, a koi pond was the “in” thing to have in your garden. Then, about six or seven years ago, bees came into the public spotlight and Ramsey knew the bee population was in a severe decline.

“My initial concern, as a horticulturalist, is that if pollinators go away, we’re all in big trouble.” His solution: Implement a beekeeping program, produce and sell honey, equip customers with bees and beehives, and help residents become beekeepers. “This ecological cause has become a big lifestyle trend, and today we have over 100 hives,” he says.

Now he’s looking to another cause. Also born out of a sincere desire for the environment, a current craze focuses on oysters and the ecological issues surrounding aquaculture. “Oysters are a huge uptrend in interior design right now,” Ramsey says, “so we grow oysters on the coast, sell them there, and reclaim the shells to create design elements.” Customers can buy the oyster shells for their own projects, such as ornaments, or they can purchase finished oyster shell products created by the shop’s fulltime interior designer. L

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Plant People: If you’ve frequented Garden Supply Company through the years, you’ll have noticed familiar faces, as some team members have been with the shop for more than 15 years. “We have a staff of about 60, with 15 full-timers, including horticulturists and landscape designers,” Ramsey says. “I have the most amazing people.

They love what they do as much as I do, and they truly make me unnecessary—and that’s the way it should be.”

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Hunger to Serve THE BROWN BAG MINISTRY PROVIDES 14,000 BAG LUNCHES A MONTH, AND THAT’S JUST ONE PART OF THE OUTREACH.

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WHATEVER YOUR PATH, WHATEVER YOUR BELIEFS, most of us agree that feeding hungry people is one of the best ways of sharing peace on earth—and five Wake County churches are making that a priority through an organization called Brown Bag Ministry.

The ministry, founded in 2005 by Mary Jo Bukowski from Apex and Patricia Hartley from Youngsville, was in response to the calling Bukowski felt to provide wholesome lunches for the homeless and the food-insecure folks of Wake County.

Brown Bag Ministry currently operates out of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Apex, St. Eugene Catholic Church in Wendell, St. Philip Lutheran Church in Raleigh, The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi in Raleigh, and St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Wake Forest.

Brown bag lunches that typically consist of a sandwich, a piece of fruit, something crunchy, something sweet, and a bottle of water are assembled by volunteers—individuals, families, and groups. In addition, hot meals are served on the second and third Saturday of each month in downtown Raleigh at the Oak City Outreach Center.

As you can well imagine, this ministry takes a lot of coordination and a lot of heart. David Legarth, executive director of Brown Bag Ministry, has been serving since 2010. “It’s not hard to fall in love with the ministry,” Legarth says. “After you have the chance to make 1,400 lunches with your family and friends and then hand them to someone in need, boy, do the blessings flow both ways!”

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In looking at how the ministry may grow in the future, Legarth notes, “We would love to purchase a refrigerated van so that we can increase the amount of fresh produce we bring to those we serve. Many areas in east and southeast Raleigh are considered USDA food deserts.”

“We’re blessed to have incredible ongoing support from all of our host churches, including St. Andrew’s in Apex,” says Joseph Gaitens, a board member and one of its Apex site coordinators.

“The parishioners and parish staff are exceptionally generous and supportive, week in and week out. Without a place for our volunteers to come together every Saturday morning, we’d basically be an ‘empty ministry.’ Instead, we’re very much alive and growing.”

Thanks to Bukowski and now Legarth, who heads the board of directors, Brown Bag Ministry has flourished since 2005. It is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable organization that prepares and distributes more than 14,000 bag lunches to homeless and food-insecure people each month. Plus, the ministry heads up special projects throughout the year, such as seasonal food drives to meet targeted food needs for specific communities, seasonal clothing and shoe drives, Christmas toy drives, and other special events. The recipients include homeless individuals, families in low-income housing, and seniors in HUD housing. Currently there are 20 distribution addresses, including 10 in Apex, three in Wake Forest, two in Raleigh, and five in Wendell. For the upcoming season, donations of blankets and coats would be most welcome.

Brown Bag Ministry also celebrates the true spirit of giving by collecting, assembling, and delivering 200 gift bags on Christmas Eve to homeless men staying at the county’s men’s shelter, the South Wilmington Street Center. The gift bags contain such things as washcloths, body wash, hats, socks and gloves, other hygiene items, and—hopefully this year—new underwear and undershirts.

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A Platinum Celebration THE CAROLINA HURRICANES HAVE PACKED A LOT OF PUCKS INTO 20 YEARS // STORY AND PHOTOS BY DAVE DROSCHAK

I VIVIDLY RECALL, MORE THAN 20 YEARS AGO NOW, sitting at my desk one evening at The Associated Press when a colleague called over to me, “Some guy is on the phone who wants to talk to you about hockey.”

Hockey?

I picked up the phone as AP sports editor and on the other end was Hartford Whalers general manager Jim Rutherford, who wanted to discuss the possibility of the NHL team moving from Connecticut to North Carolina.

Growing up a huge hockey fan in Pittsburgh, I was thrilled by the idea as I chatted with the former NHL goalie I had once watched wearing a Penguin uniform—but when I hung up the phone, I wondered to myself, “How real could this be?”

A few months later, the Whalers became the Carolina Hurricanes, stunning many hockey fans (myself included), and now, the franchise really is celebrating its 20th season in the Tar Heel State.

The impact that the arrival of the NHL has had here can’t be stated enough, for several reasons. It ushered in an era of professional sports to an area that bleeds red and two shades of blue for its college teams, and it helped the city erect a big-time arena that is also shared with N.C. State basketball, along with major concert and entertainment opportunities.

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says Scott Dupree, executive director of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance. “Typically in this market, when one team succeeds about one-third of sports fans are elated and the other two-thirds are angry or depressed. But the Hurricanes changed that dynamic completely. The Hurricanes quickly became the Triangle’s team.

In terms of sports galvanizing a community, this market has never experienced anything like the playoff runs in ’02, ’06, and ’09.”

Most people in attendance on June 19th, 2006 had to pinch themselves as the Stanley Cup made its appearance from the west tunnel. Was one of sports’ most coveted trophies really getting the white glove treatment in Raleigh? Was I really crying on press row watching captain Rod Brind’Amour hoist the Cup over his head?

We all have our Game 7 stories that will last a lifetime.“I was in Section 330, Row D, seat 11, and before the final horn sounded I was in Row G—and I can’t remember how I got there,” says Carolina Hurricanes Booster Club president John Gallagher.

“Someone told me I jumped all the way up there when we won the Cup.”

In less than a decade, the Hurricanes have accomplished some impressive hockey history. How significant was the Cup victory? Well, here’s a little perspective: Twelve franchises still have yet to win hockey’s ultimate prize, and that’s over a combined 204 seasons. St. Louis enters its 42nd season and has yet to win one.

“Not every city can say it has a professional sports team, so that [trophy] says quite a bit,” Gallagher notes. “Secondly, if you come and see how the game is played, and watch the work and skill that goes into it, you get hooked. And the arena is second to none, pretty competitive across the league as a place to go and a place to tailgate.”

With the longest playoff drought in the NHL, the Hurricanes’ fan base is itching for post-season hockey again. Whether that comes or not is open for debate, but there is little argument that the Hurricanes have proven the skeptics wrong before.

“And there were a lot of them, especially nationally,” Dupree

adds. “First of all, they’re still here 20 years later. A lot of folks back then would have never believed it. Along the way they have developed and cultivated a large, dedicated, devoted fan base of Caniacs. And, maybe most importantly, the Hurricanes have been an incredible community partner in terms of charitable endeavors and outreach, from day one and continuing through today.

“Honestly I don’t see how, in the big picture, the Canes’ first 20 years in Raleigh can be viewed as anything other than a tremendous success. And I know that tens of thousands of hockey fans in North Carolina, including me, are looking forward to the next 20 years,” Dupree states. L

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LET’S FACE IT, YOUR SMILE SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOU. It’s an imperative part of total body health, yet one that often gets overlooked. Many people want to attain their idea of beauty, but don’t know where to start—and they certainly don’t think of their smile first.

I once heard someone say that the human face is made up of the most expensive bits of real estate in the world, and they were right. It’s why a multi-billion dollar skincare industry exists to maintain flawless skin and, many times, a youthful appearance.

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When a woman hears the words “breast cancer,” her life is never the same. From the breast surgeon to the radiologist to the oncologist to the plastic surgeon, a woman’s life goes into a whirlwind filled with doctor visits, statistics, and multiple options.

While other physicians work diligently to treat the cancer, the plastic surgeon works to reconstruct the patient’s body and restore normalcy—a new normal.

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Rachael Weisman’s Baked Latkes with Applesauce Topping.

HOLIDAY FOODS

for Everyone PHOTO BY MATT WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY

This season of festivity and family embraces cultural diversity

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As we near year’s end, everyone has something to celebrate—yet we don’t all celebrate the same. There’s Christmas and Thanksgiving, yes, but also Kwanzaa and Hanukkah.

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Hanukkah Gets Healthy In a Hanukkah meal, oil is the star of the show.

It’s symbolic of the Hanukkah Miracle, in which a tiny quantity of oil kept the menorah alight in the Temple of Jerusalem for eight days. Today, it’s more commonly incorporated into Hanukkah meals as frying oil. Add to that the other traditional Hanukkah foods— dairy and brisket—and you have a holiday feast that tastes great, but isn’t always super healthy.

“Growing up, we always had my dad’s macaroni and cheese and tuna salad and latkes, so not the healthiest approach,” says Rachael Weisman.

She’s a health coach, a healthy-cooking teacher, and a personal chef, and she recently ran a special program—the Holiday Classic Side Makeover: Healthy Holiday Foods You Can Really Celebrate—at the Raleigh-Cary Jewish Community Center. This course wasn’t specific to Hanukkah, she points out, but could be applied to any holiday in the season.

Weisman’s idea wasn’t to deprive feasters of the foods they love (she’s not going to force everyone to eat carrots, she jokes), but instead to find healthier ways to achieve beloved familiar tastes.

“Traditionally, the two main things fried for Hanukkah are latkes, which are potato pancakes, and sufganiyot, which are jellyfilled donuts,” Weisman says.

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down the oil, as Weisman does with her oven-fried latkes. The result still tastes like childhood memories, she says. “I didn’t want to take that away entirely, so I’ve got a lighter oil version that’s baked in the oven,” Weisman says.

Oil isn’t bad for you, in and of itself, and Weisman has suggestions to bring it into Hanukkah meals in healthy quantities.

She recommends getting a really nice bottle of extra virgin olive oil to make a vinaigrette. Brisket, a traditional main course, pairs well with a side salad topped with vinaigrette.

The side salad can also bring dairy into the meal, and Weisman’s suggestion for that is similar to her suggestion for oil: Splurge on a small amount of really nice cheese, she says, as you get more taste per bite from the good stuff. You can put crumbled feta or goat cheese on the salad with your vinaigrette.

Roasted vegetables serve the same purpose, she adds. They need oil, but not much of it, and then you can sprinkle a nice cheese on top once they’re out of the oven.

For ingredients that will be used in moderation, she suggests making an indulgent purchase to a higher quality. “I splurge on them because I’m not going to eat a lot of them,” Weisman says.

“It’s in there and it honors the stories that are being celebrated without necessarily being the only thing on the plate.”

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Ingredients: 1 pound russet potatoes (approximately 2 medium potatoes) 1 egg ½ small yellow onion 2 T potato starch 1 T olive oil 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt

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Paintings from the Caldecott Medal-winning book appear on a giant screen above the stage as a narrator and a chorus of children join the Symphony to bring this holiday tale to life.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°.

Wash and dry the potatoes, leaving the skin on.

Shred the potatoes in a food processor or with a grater.

Place shredded potatoes in a colander. One handful at a time, squeeze extra moisture out of the shredded potatoes over a bowl, then put the potatoes into a separate mixing bowl.

Allow the liquid from the potatoes to sit for a couple of minutes, then pour off the liquid. You will have some potato starch left at the bottom of the bowl.

Shred the onion in the food processor or with a grater. Put the shredded onion into a fine mesh sieve and press out as much extra liquid as you can. Add the potatoes.

Add the egg to the bowl with the leftover potato starch and beat. Add egg mixture to the potatoes.

Add the potato starch, baking powder, and salt; mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Grease one cookie sheet with the olive oil and put it in the oven for a couple of minutes to heat. Remove from the oven.

Using a heaping tablespoon as a guide for size, quickly form 10 latkes and place on the cookie sheet while it’s still hot.

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Bake for 10 minutes, then flip them and bake another 15 minutes. (You may want to flip them one more time for another 5 minutes to get even more golden brown and crispy.)

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Serve immediately.

For a healthier version: Skip the oil altogether and bake on parchment paper or a Silpat. You can even get a little extra crunch by putting them under the broiler for a couple of minutes on each side after baking.

Catch this comedy classic on the big screen—as the Symphony plays the charming score by John Williams live!

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Enjoy an evening of music that evokes the season, performed in Raleigh’s glorious, awe-inspiring new cathedral.

Scratch-made Applesauce Topping: Peel and core three apples. Chop them into half-inch sized pieces and put in a pot with a couple tablespoons of water.

Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, until the apple pieces are soft and start to fall apart.

Using a potato masher, mash the apples. I like a slightly chunkier applesauce for topping latkes, but you can get it extra-smooth with a blender or food processor.

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Out of Africa Food is also central to Kwanzaa, the African-American and Pan-African holiday celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. Locally, there are public Kwanzaa celebrations in Cary and Durham, most notably the African American Dance Ensemble’s long-running KwanzaaFest, which is celebrating its 34th year.

Raleigh resident Gina Pehot will be a vendor at this year’s event, and she is intimately familiar with the foods of Kwanzaa. Her family is from central Africa and her husband, Blaise, was born there. Growing up, she ate a lot of African dishes. In fact, she hopes to share the food she loves and open 50 | caryliving.com

an African-inspired restaurant in the Raleigh area by mid-2019.

“Kwanzaa is a celebration of faith and love,” she says. “A lot of it is inspired from our Swahili language in Congo, which is an international language in Africa.”

The holiday is all about love, family, and togetherness, Pehot says, and many of its traditions are expressed through food. One of her favorites is Mikate. These African doughnuts, also called Puff-Puff, are traditionally served during Kwanzaa as well as other celebrations in south, west, and central Africa.

However, as Pehot points out, anyone can enjoy a doughnut— no matter what holidays they celebrate.

Mikate (mee-ka-tay) Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup self-rising flour 1 package of instant yeast ½ T salt ½ cup water* 1 cup milk* ¾ cup sugar 1½ T vanilla extract Vegetable oil (for frying) *Milk & water should be at room temperature

Instructions: In a small bowl, add yeast and water. Stir until yeast dissolves. Set aside.

In mixing bowl, combine both flours and salt.

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Add sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and yeast mixture.

Mix batter until smooth (small lumps may appear).

Cover mixture tightly with aluminum foil, place kitchen towel over covered bowl, and set aside for 1 hour. After 1 hour, mixture will have doubled in size, with air bubbles.

In a medium pot, pour oil about halfway. Heat oil to 325°. Using a tablespoon, spoon mixture into a round form and drop into oil (drop 8 at a time).

With a slotted spoon, turn doughnuts frequently for even browning.

Fry doughnuts for about 5 minutes, or until they are a nice golden brown. Set doughnuts on a paper towel to absorb oil. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.

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Vegan Choices When Julie LaFalce got her first dog, she quit eating meat because it got her thinking, “Why do we love some animals and bring them into our homes as pets, but eat others?” She couldn’t reconcile this quandary, so she quit meat entirely.

Then, a few years later, she saw a TV segment where Ellen DeGeneres interviewed Jonathan Safran Foer, who is best known for his novel, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, but who also authored the nonfiction book Eating Animals.

DeGeneres and Foer talked about the conditions dairy cows and egg-laying hens live in. As LaFalce pictured the inside of a factory farm, she decided she couldn’t support hat industry, so she went vegan. That was seven years ago.

The absence of meat doesn’t mean the absence of feasting, though. “A vegan meal can look just like a traditional holiday!” LaFalce says. “The only difference is that no animals had to suffer or be killed in order to make

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the meal happen.”

There are vegan products commonly stocked in grocery stores, such as Gardein Holiday Roast, Field Roast Celebration Roast, and Tofurky, but it’s also possible to make your own vegan holiday roast, and LaFalce says recipes are easily found online.

For side dishes, vegan substitutes exist for many common ingredients—with alternatives like vegan “butter” from Earth Balance and soy, almond, or flax milk in place of dairy. Instead of eggs, there are replacement products for cooking and baking, while ground flax or aquafaba, which is the liquid from legumes, can be used as well.

Since moving from New York in 2012, LaFalce has maintained VegTriangle.com, a guide to vegan-friendly Triangle restaurants. “I was amazed at how many vegan options there are here and I wanted to create one thorough, sortable, easy-to-use guide.” L

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STUFFED TOFU Ingredients: 1 block of water-packed, extra-firm tofu, drained 3 shiitake mushroom caps, diced 4 walnut halves, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced 1 cm chunk of ginger, finely minced 1 tsp of flavor-neutral cooking oil, such as canola or sunflower ¼ cup tamari, plus more for drizzling ¼ cup water 1 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp rice flour (or ¼ tsp cornstarch)

Instructions: Preheat oven to 425°.

Cut the drained tofu in half horizontally to yield two flat slices, similar to thick sheets of paper.

Cut oval centers out of each sheet, leaving enough margin that you can handle the remainder of the sheet without it breaking.

Retain the excised centers.

Bake the hollowed tofu sheets for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time. (Tofu should be firmer, and yellowing or browning, when done.)

While the tofu bakes, make the stuffing. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Mince the excised tofu centers and toss them into the pan.

Add the diced shiitakes and cook for about 5 minutes, tossing and stirring to brown evenly.

Add chopped walnuts and half of the minced garlic and minced ginger.

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Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, then drizzle with tamari. Toss to coat evenly and remove from heat.

Sauce: In a saucepan, combine tamari, water, maple syrup, and the remaining garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice flour (or cornstarch) to thicken. Remove from heat.

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Adventuring THROUGH HOLIDAY MARKETS

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A sure cure for Grinch shopping syndrome is to visit one of the holiday markets in our communities, where local artists, craftsmen, and artisans come together to share their handmade wares. From edibles to home décor to wearables, you’ll find all manner of gifting options—and the shopping chore will transition into a true labor of love.

While there are many markets to visit in our area, here are three that should not be missed—and each is free to attend. Grab your best walking shoes and join the shopping fun.

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DOWNTOWN CARY FOOD & FLEA The Downtown Cary Food & Flea is a once-a-month market that meets in Ashworth Village on the second Sunday of the month and features a variety of vendors. On December 10th from noon to 4:pm the monthly market will transform into Santa’s workshop, where you will find stained glass, woodworking gifts, hand-stitched pillows, and more.

“We make sure to include a huge variety of vendors so that there is no competition,” explains Leslie Huffman, director of the Food & Flea. “Each vendor is unique in what they do, how they do it, and why they do what they do.”

One example is Power Originals, from Apex, which creates rare wind chimes out of everyday findings. By using leaves, feathers, and wood from parks around the area, they are able to make truly authentic North Carolina items. These wind chimes are just one of the many exceptional pieces of art that will be at the Food & Flea Holiday Market.

Across the year, Food & Flea showcases a different food truck each month and offers live music from local musicians. The food truck and music for the Holiday Market had not been announced at press time, but visitors will have the opportunity to taste chestnuts that are roasting over an open flame. These chestnuts are grown right here in North Carolina and are free for guests to sample.

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HOLLY SPRINGS WINTER FARMERS MARKET If you are on the hunt for succulent food items this season, then you don’t want to miss the Holly Springs Winter Farmers Market. The market meets every other Saturday in November and December, and the location alternates between the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center and the East Center Street Parking Lot.

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This event has all that is needed to plan a locally focused and allnatural menu. Everything at the market is grown, raised, and produced in our state. “This is a producer and grower market, committed to providing locally grown and artisanal fresh food,� says Jessica Stygles, market coordinator.

Shoppers will find eggs from cage-free chickens and ducks, greenhouse-produced microgreens, and pasture-raised meats. Bakers will have holiday-themed cookies, cakes, pies, and more.

The foodie in your life will adore the gift items available for purchase.

Savory breads and homemade jams will pair nicely, while custom seasonings, gourmet pastas, and sauces make terrific gift baskets.

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APEX HOLIDAY MARKET The Apex Holiday Market will debut this year on December 16th at the Halle Cultural Arts Center. It’s scheduled to run from 9am to 1pm on that day, and Santa will be present to greet guests and hand out candy canes.

Stephanie Godwin, event director and owner of Perfect Match Candles, is excited to bring the community together for this special event. “Most of the vendors are local to Apex or the surrounding area,” Godwin explains, and all of the products are handmade, giving them a singular charm to set them apart.

While there will be beautiful pottery and candles, among other crafts, one of the most unique offerings will come from Eris Discordia of Modique Couture, a maker who creates knitted shawls and scarves by using a manually operated vintage machine. “I met Eris at a pop-up market earlier this year and fell in love with her work. Knitting machines are truly a lost art these days,” Godwin explains.

Gift baskets will be available to win for those who want to participate in a raffle.

A percentage of all raffle ticket sales will be donated to the White Oak Foundation, an organization based in Apex that works to address hunger, promote home ownership, and help individuals establish economic self-reliance in Wake and surrounding counties.

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Day Trips and Memories to Make Extend the holiday season with short ventures around the state.

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What’s your favorite holiday memory? While gourmet meals and presents are nice, it’s usually the experiences and the people we share them with that we remember the most. Since it truly is the most wonderful time of the year, set the turkey baster aside and round up your family and friends to venture out of the Triangle for a day. These five winter day trips will get you into the festive spirit and help you extend the fun across the season.

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The Biltmore Estate If you’re a born-and-raised North Carolinian, chances are you’ve been to the Biltmore, whether with your family or on a school field trip. But a visit during the holidays is like no other.

Built by George Vanderbilt during the Gilded Age and still owned by his descendants, this American castle is the largest privately owned home in the nation. Vanderbilt first opened up his expansive home to friends and family on Christmas Eve in 1895.

More than100 years later, people the world over flock here to experience its seasonal magic and grandeur. You’ll marvel at the thousands of ornaments and lights on the 55 Christmas trees scattered throughout the rooms, and enjoy live performances of traditional music during evening visits. The nearby Antler Hill Village & Winery, shops, and gardens also offer special holiday festivities that will have you returning for many Christmases to come.

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center Thanks to the typically mild winters of North Carolina it’s possible to enjoy outdoor activities virtually year-round, and one of the best options for adventuring is the National Whitewater Center in Charlotte. Home to 1,300 acres along the scenic Catawba River, it offers a natural setting to play, relax, and experience the great outdoors. On days too chilly for whitewater sports, there are also flatwater activities like kayaking and canoeing to enjoy.

But water isn’t the only asset that the Whitewater Center has to offer. Land activities include rock climbing, jumps and ropes courses, ziplines, and hiking trails. There are also on-site dining venues, including the River’s Edge Bar & Grill and the Pump House Biergarten.

The main gate and trails are open from dawn until dusk, 365 days a year, weather permitting. Check the calendar of events for daily activities, special events, and more.

Old Salem Embrace history with a return to the past when you visit historic Old Salem. Founded in 1776 by Moravians (a Protestant group organized in the 15th century), Old Salem was developed as the central administrative, spiritual, craft, and professional town of its surrounding congregations.

Now surrounded by its namesake city, Winston-Salem, Old Salem was home to craftsmen who were respected for their architecture and attention to detail. Even today, about threequarters of the historic town

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buildings are the original structures and the staff are wearing authentic period costumes of the 1700s and 1800s. Throughout Old Salem, visitors can watch craftsmen making products of that era including tools, ceramics, furniture, metals, and foods.

During the holidays, Old Salem offers day tours, candlelight evening tours with tavern games and caroling, a special day with St. Nicholas, and a Moravian-themed Salem Christmas Saturday.

For event and ticket information visit OldSalem.org.

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The Carolina Tiger Rescue Put a little wild into your winter and visit the Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro. You won’t find any bears, but you will see lions, tigers, cougars, caracals, ocelots, and servals, to name a few of the cat species.

The Carolina Tiger Rescue’s mission is to save and protect wild cats, and this rescue center differs from a zoo because the animals are in a refuge sanctuary, living out the remainder of their lives in a homelike environment. The number of visitors is also limited on a daily basis, which helps the animals to be less overwhelmed and more receptive to visitors.

The wild cats are more active during cooler months, making winter an optimal time to see your favorite bobcat or leopard up close. Public and private tours are available, but require an advance ticket.

For more information visit CarolinaTigerRescue.org.

Ski N.C. and Visit the Mountain Villages A veritable winter wonderland awaits in the mountains of western North Carolina. Whether you yearn for skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, or simply sitting by a stone fireplace, there are plenty of snow-globe moments to be shared just a short three-hour drive from Raleigh. The High Country has numerous winter sporting resorts to choose among, as well as picturesque villages like Blowing Rock and Banner Elk with shops, dining, and scenery that could be pulled straight from the pages of a storybook. Opening season of Appalachian Ski Mountain kicks off November 17th, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort projects a November 20th opening, and Beech Mountain Ski Resort opens November 24th.

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THE MAGIC OF making a Difference

For all the festivities, feasting, and frivolity that come with the holidays, the most magical aspect of the season is how everyone’s heart glows a little warmer. And for many of us, the spirit of giving extends beyond family and friends to people we may never know and causes that accomplish good the world over.

In the vignettes that follow, you’ll meet some of the people and organizations in our communities that are helping to make a difference. These are stories of rescue, rehabilitation, and responsiveness—but most of all they are stories of hope and inspiration.

Here’s hoping you’ll find reason to join one of these groups, or rekindle your passion for other causes.

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Facilitating Essential Travel Children’s Flight of Hope aids families around the country, but a third of its beneficiaries are from North Carolina.

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WHEN A CHILD IS DIAGNOSED WITH A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION, A FAMILY IS FACED WITH UNIMAGINABLE HURDLES, MANY OF THEM FINANCIAL. CHILDREN’S FLIGHT OF HOPE (CFOH), BASED IN MORRISVILLE, IS A LIFELINE FOR MANY, PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION AND SUPPORT WHEN A CHILD’S BEST TREATMENT OPTION REQUIRES AIR TRAVEL. Founded in 1991, CFOH serves children up to age 18— regardless of diagnosis—who require testing, chemotherapy, surgery, or other types of specialized care not available nearby.

Once CFOH verifies the medical and financial need, its staff and volunteers mobilize to arrange transportation for the child and one family member. They coordinate with hospitals and medical staff, and prepare the family for their flight.

Last year, CFOH provided 510 flights for 152 children, from 32 states and 16 countries. In 2017, the organization is on track to log more than 800 flights.

In addition to those numbers, which have doubled in just the past couple of years, families are receiving more than air transportation. They’re getting the support of staff and trained volunteers whose jobs require the utmost in compassion and understanding.

Every initial flight begins with a care package: A soft blanket and teddy bear help ease the uncertainty about what is often a child’s first experience with air travel. A CFOH flight liaison communicates with the pilot, assists with luggage and boarding, and coordinates ground transportation at the flight destination, if needed.

Haley Terry, CEO, explains that the majority of clients have a cancer diagnosis, but others have what are known as orphan diseases—ones affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. each year and for which there is considerably less funding and awareness. One client, a child from Houston, is only the sixth person in the world to be diagnosed with her particular genetic mutation. She is being flown from Houston to Philadelphia to meet with the doctor who was the first to identify the mutation. Working together, the doctor and family will determine a treatment plan.

“I’ve seen it give families hope,” Terry says. “When they have support and don’t have to worry about paying for airfare, they’re able to focus on their child.” And once a family is approved, she says, “We commit to the family for as long as they need us.”

For one 17-year-old in Charlotte, the commitment began when she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma and flew for the first time at age four, and she remains a client today. “Continuity of care is so important,” Terry says, adding that when a child is seriously ill or injured, the entire family is affected.

Most CFOH flights are commercial, while private charters and flights donated by corporate partners help with clients who need special arrangements, including those whose compromised immunity makes it too risky to fly with other passengers. Terry says that financial contributions are always appreciated, and that local donors may be interested to know the organization is especially committed to North Carolina families, which make up more than a third of its clients.

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Hunger is No Game A Cary chapter of Spaghetti Sisters is sharing around 400 pounds of food every month with needy neighbors—compared with average monthly donations of 30 to 150 pounds by other chapters.

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ACCORDING TO NORTH CAROLINA FOOD BANKS, ONE IN SIX OF OUR RESIDENTS ARE IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE. OFFICIALLY, NORTH CAROLINA RANKS AMONG THE TOP 10 STATES FOR HAVING CITIZENS WHO SUFFER FROM FOOD SHORTAGES. AND TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, ONE IN FOUR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ARE EXPERIENCING HUNGER. In 2015, Grace Seidita decided to do something to address the problem, and she started a chapter of Spaghetti Sisters, an organization founded in Marietta, Georgia.

Spaghetti Sisters collects jars of spaghetti sauce and boxes of noodles to deliver to local shelters once a month.

Why spaghetti? It’s inexpensive and feeds many, making it possible for volunteers to buy a meal without emptying their wallet.

Members can participate by purchasing food and dropping it off on the front porch of the organizer’s house.

The organizer then collects the goods and arranges it for the monthly delivery.

“It bothers me to know that there are people living close by who are struggling to put food on their table,” Seidita explains. “I participated in the original Spaghetti Sisters chapter for years by dropping off food at the founder’s house once a month.”

After relocating to Cary, Seidita was yearning to be a part of something that made a difference. That’s when she began her own chapter of Spaghetti Sisters, getting the word out by placing flyers in her neighbors’ mailboxes. The group started out small, with just seven members. After the first donation, word got out and 13 more women joined the group. Today, they stand strong at 85 members, and while most chapters deliver 30 to150 pounds of food each month, this group delivers around 400 pounds of food monthly.

Seidita’s front porch is real estate for spaghetti sauce and noodles. Not a day goes by that a new donation is not made. Seidita collects the food in a spare room of her house and preps it for delivery.

In total, the group has donated 8,161pounds of food, which equates to 6,869 meals. In fact, the aspirations of this group even captivated the spirit of a local nine-year-old, Jackson.

Feeling inspired by the group, Jackson started his own Facebook page that has over 1,000 followers. In his first month he collected 528 pounds of food, and in his second month brought in 679 pounds of food and $180.

The group’s donations and volunteer work extend beyond spaghetti. Seidita’s chapter can often be seen at the Durham warehouse sorting food, or at Note in the Pocket sorting clothes.

“I genuinely believe that most people want to give, but they just don’t have the time to figure out how,” Seidita says. “When you work together with your friends and neighbors, you can collectively make a big difference for those who are less fortunate.”

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SHARON NELL

Giving Across Generations The Center for Volunteer Caregiving helps local seniors maintain their independent lifestyles.

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GROWING UP IN CHARLOTTE, SHARON NELL KNEW JUST ONE OF HER FOUR GRANDPARENTS, BUT THAT’S ALL IT TOOK TO CHANGE HER LIFE.

“My grandmother had a little one-bedroom apartment, and I used to love to go spend the night with her,” Nell recalls. “I knew where to find the cookies, so I would go steal them.”

Together, she and Dottie Noe would keep busy however they could. Dottie never drove, so they walked to a nearby store to buy groceries. As Nell got older, she would carry the bags home. In her grandmother’s later years, she drove her to doctor’s appointments.

The details remain vivid, and they still mean so much.

“In the same shopping area, there was a Hardee’s, and one of my favorite treats was going there with her and getting hot dogs,” she says.

Today, the Cary resident remains inspired by the relationship. Nell gives her time to the Center for Volunteer Caregiving (CVC), where she provides transportation for elderly people who cannot otherwise make it to medical appointments. With each trip to the doctor’s office, she honors her grandmother. But the benefits run deeper.

“It’s a very humbling experience spending a day with a care receiver and learning their story,” says Nell, an N.C. State graduate who works for John Deere. “Not that all of them have done incredible things, but they have lived [long] lives. Everybody has a way that they have contributed to the world, whether it’s through good deeds or loving others.”

The work is important, and often overlooked. For many older folks who do not have family nearby, the rides are critical to maintain their independent living. She also helps patients fill out forms and makes sure the staff is attentive to their needs until they meet with the medical professionals.

After years of providing transportation, she is now involved with committee work for the CVC, which serves all of Wake County. She helped grow the foundation’s annual fundraiser, a silent auction, from a pen-and-paper event to an electronic-bidding system. When the foundation is in the midst of a project, she often puts in 15 to 20 hours per week.

Nell is laying the groundwork for her 10-year-old son to learn the same giving spirit. He has stuffed mailers, ridden to appointments, and tagged along as she sought donations for the silent auction.

“I like for him to spend time with me when I’m volunteering so he can see me give my time to something beyond our family,” she says. “I’ve always felt a sense of duty to support my community and help others. I believe we’re here to help each other get along in this world.”

That’s what she did for her grandmother, who lived independently for all of her 86 years—plenty of time to make memories that Nell still honors today. “I remember she would spend the night with us on Christmas Eve, and we would crawl in her bed and listen for Santa together,” she says. caryliving.com | 73

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Food For Thought Cary-based Read and Feed brings books and meals to 26 sites across Wake County, nourishing the minds and bodies of children in need.

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JAN FRANTZ REMEMBERS HER MOTHER TELLING STORIES ABOUT GROWING UP IN THE GREAT DEPRESSION, AND SHE WOULD LISTEN INTENTLY TO THE MESSAGE. “EDUCATION TO MY MOM WAS A PASSION,” FRANTZ SAYS. “LEARNING AND BOOKS MEANT EVERYTHING TO HER.” When Frantz, now 67, retired from a chemical firm in Research Triangle Park 15 years ago, she was searching for a way to give back to the community. She naturally gravitated toward elementary school education and tutoring through her local church.

“I remember being so nervous after I signed up,” she says. “I was a businesswoman; I knew nothing about education other than teaching my girls and helping them with their homework. I walked into the kindergarten class and seven of the 17 children needed help. It amazed me that they did not know their alphabet or their numbers.”

At the time, Frantz was also taking a class herself, one at church that asked its students to “do something radical.”

She did just that. After talking to some Wake County administrators and educators, she launched a program called Read and Feed.

“I said, ‘Really, there is a food desert out there? I can attract kids with a home-cooked meal.’” Frantz says.

With meager funding and a volunteer staff, Frantz began her program, making large pots of hamburger soup and sloppy joes in her garage and purchasing an RV that was converted into a mobile classroom and could travel to the neighborhoods of children in need.

A decade later, Read and Feed, based in Cary, is celebrating its 10th anniversary as one of the Triangle’s most remarkable philanthropic success stories.

There are now more than 38 retrofitted RV mobile units; 600 children in the program; and 13,000 meals served each year, along with 33,000 books that are handed out to kids who would otherwise not have an opportunity to improve their reading—or even read at all.

“To me, the most important thing is when I look at these children, see their enthusiasm, their partnership with the volunteers, and the respect for the other children in the program. They are just so passionate; they want to learn,” Frantz says. “That volunteer means everything to the child— because they come week after week, they are consistent, and they know the child. By the end of 26 weeks, they have really bonded, and that child strives to become better.”

On a yearly basis, the Read and Feed volunteers donate 7,700 hours of their time at 26 program sites in Raleigh, Apex, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Rolesville, Knightdale, and Zebulon.

“We have the best people on earth working for us,” Frantz enthuses. “The best thing I’ve ever seen when I volunteered is that that ‘aha moment,’ when a child suddenly gets something that you have been working on week after week—and then they blossom.” caryliving.com | 75

Rescuing Creatures, Great and Small From rat terriers to therapy horses, Mollie Church has found her calling in animal rescue.

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MOLLIE CHURCH GREW UP ON A FARM IN VIRGINIA WITH CATTLE, HORSES, DOGS, CATS, AND CHICKENS. BUT TODAY, SHE’S ALL ABOUT THE DOGS, DESPITE ONE PROBLEM. “I’M STILL ALLERGIC TO DOGS,” SHE SAYS. “BUT THEY WIN OUT OVER MY ALLERGIES.” Church has three dogs, all rat terriers. She and her husband, Brandon, have owned several—dating back 16 years. “They have just got a personality that is so different from other dogs,” she says. “They’re very much a family dog and they bond heavily with the whole family.”

The Churches have had as many as five when canine company arrives in the form of a rescue. That’s Mollie’s mission: to find homes for as many of the breed as she can.

The Apex resident volunteers with New Rattitude, a nationwide rat terrier rescue organization that helps sheltered dogs find homes. The process involves individuals volunteering in many roles, including transportation, home visits, and fostering.

Church, who works for IBM, is instrumental in actually getting dogs out of shelters, sometimes in rural counties around the Triangle.

“You just go and pull the dog out of the shelter, where they are waiting on death row,” Church says. “Sometimes it’s as often as several times a month.”

Once she returned from an international business trip, only to have her husband tell her the clock was ticking on a rat terrier in a Triad shelter.

“We drove straight to Greensboro from the airport and picked up the dog,” she recalls. “He was only supposed to be with me for two weeks before going into the foster program, but he was eight years old and had such a hard time adapting that we said, ‘We can’t let him go.’”

Church isn’t sure how many rat terriers she has pulled from shelters and brought to her home, except to say it’s dozens. Sometimes they stay several days, other times for a few weeks. That’s a lot of goodbyes for someone who has a soft spot for temporary terriers.

Church has found one other way to mingle her love of animals with volunteer work. She rescued a horse from an equine therapy program that was closing in Virginia. Today, 17-year-old Razzle is back in business, working with Harbor Reins, a not-for-profit that provides mental health treatment for veterans, military, and their families.

“It’s an astounding connection to an animal that helps you process grief and other things that are hard to deal with,” she says. caryliving.com | 77

The Hurricanes Score Big in Fundraising Yes they want to encourage the next generation of hockey players, but—even more—they want to make life better for children in the community.

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WE LOVE TO CHERISH OUR SPORTS MEMORIES, AND THOSE WHO WITNESSED THE 2006 STANLEY CUP RUN OF THE CAROLINA HURRICANES LIKE TO REACH INTO THE MEMORY BANK EVERY NOW AND THEN AND SMILE ABOUT THE TEAM’S ULTIMATE ACCOMPLISHMENT. But there is another side of hockey operations that is equally satisfying to Jon Chase and Gabby Pinto, who are in charge of the team’s charitable arm, the Kids ‘N Community Foundation.

“Those memories on the ice, for many, will last for the rest of their lives, but the money that is going out to the community is going to change lives—and in some situations we are saving lives,” says Chase, the team’s director of community relations and promotions. “We take that job very seriously, and it’s an honor to help make our community better.”

The Kids ‘N Community Foundation awards cash grants totaling at least $550,000 each year to nonprofits, with the focus on the under-served population in the areas of health and education. The foundation also helps fund youth hockey in this area, and to date has funded $14 million in grants.

“It’s fair to say we’re competitive on and off the ice,” Chase says. “We know the impact we can make, so the more money that is raised the more opportunity it creates.”

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helps coordinate a silent auction at each home game, which raises an average of $2,000 per game. At the home opener this season, a cornhole board signed by the team fetched $450 for the foundation.

“The players are the unique aspect of our events,” Pinto notes. For example, recent auction winners were placed in an escape room with captain Jordan Staal and forward Victor Rask, all of them spending an hour trying to elude zombies.

“It is on us to ensure that we can raise the most money for nonprofits in the area, and make sure we are consistently and constantly re-energizing things,” Chase adds. “Sure, people are at these events to help raise money for the foundation, but they also want to have a good time. It is imperative that the guest experience is premier.”

This fall, the Hurricanes and KIOTI Tractor created the “Assist For Hunger” program, a multi-year partnership to help end childhood hunger in North Carolina. In conjunction with the Hurricanes’ 20th anniversary season, KIOTI Tractor will make a $20 donation to the Kids ‘N Community Foundation for every Hurricanes assist during the regular season. The donation will support Urban Ministries of Wake County, and the Hurricanes and KIOTI Tractor aim to raise $20,000 this season through the program.

The focus on kids 18 and under is for good reason: “There is a realization that kids are our future and we want to invest in the community that we live in, so that investment starts with our children, making sure that they have equal access to everything that our community can offer,” Pinto says. “And with youth hockey, we want to breed future Hurricanes players.”

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The Romance of Raptor Rescues Returning an injured bird to flight is a reward that’s hard to match.

BY CHERYL CAPALDO TRAYLOR PHOTO BY DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHY

IT’S NOT EVERY DAY YOU MEET SOMEONE WHO UNTANGLES FISHING LINE FROM THE LEGS OF A GREAT BLUE HERON OR TRUDGES MILES AROUND FALLS LAKE TO RESCUE A JUVENILE EAGLE THAT HAS FALLEN OUT OF THE NEST. BUT THIS IS ALL IN A DAY’S WORK FOR STEVE STONE, DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL CARE AT THE AMERICAN WILDLIFE REFUGE (AWR), A RAPTOR RESCUE AND REHABILITATION CENTER IN RALEIGH. Stone, a Raleigh native, has been rescuing raptors—or birds of prey—since 1996 and is the only active federally licensed raptor rescue/rehabilitator in Wake County. His enthusiasm shows as he describes the building plans for a new facility that extends AWR’s rescue efforts to other birds, reptiles, and small mammals. It will also feature one of the few 100-foot flight cages in the state.

Holidays and weekends are the busiest times for Stone. One Thanksgiving, as he was waiting on family dinner, his phone rang and the caller needed help retrieving an injured hawk from the bushes near his house. “It sounded like an easy call, so I said I’d be right there,” Stone recounts. Once he arrived, he was led down a long path behind the house to a lake. To his surprise, the “bushes” turned out to be crepe myrtle trees hanging over the water. Stone remembers thinking: “This is going to be

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interesting.” He climbed the trees, the scared hawk flew into the water, and he retrieved it—another successful rescue and cause for more thanksgiving. After the hawk was rehabilitated, Stone returned it to the lake. “It’s important to release healthy birds back to the area where they were rescued,” he explains. “They often have families waiting for them.”

Rescued birds whose injuries are beyond comprehensive rehabilitation remain at the center to serve as education birds. These birds help Stone teach the community about the importance of wildlife and allow people to see raptors up close.

He says the look in a child’s eyes when he sees an owl for the first time is one of the best things about his work.

He speaks with affection when he remembers birds in his care over the years. He laments when a raptor is lost and says that’s the most difficult part of his job. “Every time something dies, it tears a little bit of your soul away.” To cope with this sadness, Stone started reading romance novels. Eventually, he started writing them. “Nowhere else will you always find a happy ending,” he quips.

With more than 2,000 lifetime rescues and 200 so far this year, AWR is a busy place. The loyal all-volunteer staff donates their time, labor, and money caring for the raptors. It is often a thankless job. But for Stone, it’s not about the money or the recognition—it’s about the birds. “The most rewarding part of my job is when I toss a rehabilitated bird up into the air and watch it fly off into the sky,” he says. L

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TONY’S OYSTER BAR

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FUQUAY-VARINA GARIBALDI TRATTORIA 900 N Main St (919) 552-8868 | garibalditrattoria.com

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FIESTA MEXICANA 428 Village Walk Dr (919) 346-1330 | fiestamexicananc-hollysprings.com

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BRAVO’S MEXICAN GRILL 208 Grande Heights Dr (919) 481-3811 | bravosmexicangrill.net

LA RANCHERITA GRILL & TEQUILA BAR 102 N Salem St (919) 303-2448 | rancheritamex.com

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FIESTA MEXICANA CARY 2839 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh (919) 859-1303 | fiestamexicananc-cary.com

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TACOS MEXICO 209 E Williams St (919) 362-8074

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GUAPO’S TACOSAREPAS-CERVEZAS 3470 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 372-5070 | guaposcary.com LOS TRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 10120 Green Level Church Rd (919) 267-5444 | lostres-nc.com RANCHO GRANDE 1401 SE Maynard Rd (919) 469-4245 SOL AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 120 Morrisville Square Way (919) 465-7320 | solaztecanc.com TORERO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1207 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 468-8711 | torerosmexicanrestaurants.com TOTOPOS STREET FOOD & TEQUILA 1388 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 678-3449 | totoposfoodandtequila.com

EL DORADO III 112 E Vance St (919) 557-0287 | eldoradomexicanrestaurant.com

VIVA DF TEQUILA & TACO BAR 4075 Davis Dr (919) 467-2627 | vivadf.com

EL LOBO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1311 E Broad St (919) 557-9540

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LA TAQUERIA MEXICAN GRILL 973 E Broad St (919) 552-5532

CARY BOSPHORUS RESTAURANT 329 N Harrison Ave (919) 460-1300 | bosphorus-nc.co

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MARCO POLLO 1871 Lake Pine Dr (919) 694-5524 | marcopollocary.com

BROTHERS OF NEW YORK PIZZA 3450 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 629-6000 | brothersofny.com PATRICK JANE’S GOURMET BAR & BISTRO 1353 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 388-8001 | patrick-janes.com PIZZERIA FAULISI 215 E Chatham St, Ste 101 | pizzeriafaulisi.com RICCI’S TRATTORIA 10110 Green Level Rd (919) 380-8410 | riccistrattoria.com

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FUQUAY-VARINA ANNA’S PIZZERIA 138 S Main St (919) 285-2497 | annaspizzeria.com ASSAGGIO’S 941 E Broad St (919) 557-9505 | assaggios-fuquay.com CAMOS BROTHERS PIZZA 2916 N Main St (919) 285-3749 | camosbrotherspizza.com JASON’S PIZZA 726 N Main St (919) 552-4796 | jasonspizza.info J & S NEW YORK PIZZA 500 Broad St (919) 557-6921 | jandsnypizza.com MILANO PIZZA 7509 Purfoy Rd (919) 557-6093 sites.google.com/site/milanopizzafv

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BLAZE PIZZA Holly Springs Towne Center 316 Grand Hill Pl (919) 557-4990 | blazepizza.com HOMEGROWN PIZZA 4928 Linksland Dr (919) 577-5575 | homegrownpizza.com MICHELANGELO’S PIZZA 7280 GB Alford Hwy (919) 303-7277 | michelangelospizza.com THE ORIGINAL NY PIZZA 634 Holly Springs Rd (919) 567-0505 | theoriginalnypizza.com PAPA’S SUBS & PIZZA 511 N Main St (919) 557-1919 SPRINGS PIZZA & WINGS 5217 Sunset Lake Rd (919) 363-8852 | springspw.com

MORRISVILLE BLAZE PIZZA 1024 Market Center Dr (919) 465-9590 | blazepizza.com GEORGINA’S PIZZERIA 3536 Davis Dr (919) 388-3820 georginaspizzeriaandrestaurant.com RANDY’S PIZZA 4129 Davis Dr (919) 468-3737 | randys-pizza.com ROSATI’S PIZZA 3605 Davis Dr (919) 380-7000 rosatispizza.com/locations/morrisville

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TONY’S OYSTER BAR 107 Edinburgh Dr (919) 462-6226 | tonysoysterbar.com

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SKIPPER’S FISH FRY 1001 E Williams St (919) 303-2400 | skippersfish.com

MORRISVILLE THE FULL MOON OYSTER BAR 1600 Village Market Pl (919) 378-9524 | fullmoonoysterbar.com

SERENDIPITY GOURMET DELI 118 S Academy St (919) 469-1655 serendipitygourmetdelinc.com

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PEPPERS MARKET & SANDWICH SHOP 2107 Grace Park Dr (919) 380-7002 | peppersmrkt.com THE BRUNCH BOX 10970 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 380-7276 | thebrunchbox.net

JIMMY V’S STEAK HOUSE & TAVERN 107 Edinburgh S Dr (919) 380-8210 | jimmyvssteakhouse.com

MORRISVILLE CAPITAL CITY CHOP HOUSE 151 Airgate Dr (919) 484-7721 | chophousesofnc.com

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HOLIDAY SIP AND SHOP November 9 & 30, 5-8pm 1421 Old Apex Road, Cary Join Garden Supply Company for wine and shopping in the quiet early hours of the evening.

Staff members will be on hand to help you with decorating ideas and great gift suggestions for your entire family! gardensupplyco.com PIZZA & A MOVIE November 9, 6-8pm 237 North Salem Street, Apex Spend a fun-filled evening at the Halle Cultural Arts Center viewing a film in their cozy theatre. Enjoy a slice or two of pizza while watching the movie.

Additionally, bottled water, fruit, and dessert are included while you sit back and enjoy the show. apexnc.org TING PARK PARTY November 10, 4-8pm 1151 North Main Street, Holly Springs Come celebrate the new name of the athletic complex on North Main Street. This free event will feature food, music, craft vendors, bouncy castles, and much more. hollyspringsnc.us

TREE LIGHTING 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville December 1st | 7-9pm townofmorrisville.org

FALL SHRED DAY November 4, 9am-12pm Saunders Street parking lot, across from the Apex Police Department Twice each year, the APD encourages all residents to help keep identity theft at bay by bringing unwanted papers containing personal information to be shredded, free of charge! apexnc.org

MOTHER & SON SPORTS SPECTACULAR November 4, 1:30-3pm 150 Metro Park Drive, Cary Boys ages 4-9, grab your mom and join us for a day you won’t forget! We begin by playing all kinds of fun and crazy sports games and then end with ice cream sundaes and awards. Don’t forget to register! townofcary.org

OUTDOOR WINTER FARMERS MARKET + BATTLE OF THE BADGES CHILI COOKOFF November 4, 9:30am-12pm 128 South Main Street, Holly Springs Come visit with our hometown heroes, and vote on their chili (tasting from 10-11:30am.) It’s all in good fun to celebrate our first responders and kick off our first-ever outdoor winter market! hollyspringsnc.us

LA FARM BAKERY: GERMAN BREAD November 4, 5:30-8:30pm 4248 Northwest Cary Parkway, Cary Join master baker Lionel Vatinet and senior instructor at Johnson and Wales University, Harry Peemoller, for this unique opportunity. The class will be baking German breads with locally grown and milled Wren’s Abruzzi Rye. lafarmbakery.com

GREEN DAY November 4, 10am-2pm 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville Green Day, held in the spring and fall, promotes natural environment, conservation, and green initiatives. The event includes document shredding, electronics recycling, cooking oil recycling, and a litter sweep. townofmorrisville.org

FREE TUESDAY MORNING MOVIES November 7 & 21, 10am-12pm 237 North Salem Street, Apex Grab the kids, snacks, and blankets and visit us for your free, favorite movies on the big screen! Doors open at 9:30am and the show begins at 10am! apexnc.org

ST. PAUL’S ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL November 4, 10am-4pm 221 Union Street, Cary This festival will have artwork and handmade crafts from local artisans, including woodworking, pottery, fiber art, glass, jewelry, hand-knit items, yard art, free music concerts, a coffee bar, bake sale, lunch options, and more! stpaulscary.org/festival

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CAROLINA PUPPET THEATRE PRESENTS “THE FIRST THANKSGIVING” November 7, 11am 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs Using a variety of puppet styles, the characters come to life with engaging personalities and close interaction with the audience. The many hand-crafted puppets, from Bartlet the superstar to space ships and aliens, are only the beginning of the experience of getting to know a “real live puppet.” hollyspringsnc.us

SEARSTONE VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION November 11, 10:30am 17001 SearStone Drive, Cary Join us as we honor our residents who have proudly served in the armed forces. The program begins with a ceremony in the Grand Ballroom including the presentation of colors, a resident recognition, and a pinning ceremony.

Featuring guest speaker Jeff Smith, military and veteran affairs coordinator with UNC–TV. To be followed by refreshments in the atrium and the official opening of a permanent Veterans Wall of Honor. Open to the public, but RSVPs requested by calling 919.234-.0400 or via email to info@ searstone.com. searstone.com/index 3RD ANNUAL TRIANGLE CHILI CHALLENGE November 12, 12-4pm Corner of West Chatham & Academy Street, Cary In collaboration with the Downtown Cary Food & Flea, enjoy chili samples, 60+ local makers, beer tents, a wine garden, live music, kid activities, and so much more! facebook.com/TriangleChiliChallenge/ SALON: AN EVENING OF BROADWAY MAGIC November 17, 7-9pm 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary An evening of art, music, food, and conversation inspired by the magic of Broadway, for adults.

Enjoy live performances and reading, with a bit of theater. Hosted by singer and raconteur David Lindquist. The evening includes wine, cheese, coffee, and sweet treats. Tickets can be purchased through eTix. townofcary.org 2ND ANNUAL HOLLY SPRINGS HALF MARATHON AND 5K November 18, 7:15am 1151 North Main Street, Holly Springs Held by the Holly Springs Running Club, all runners get a free pancake breakfast with sausage after crossing the finish line. Stick around for the after-party! hollyspringsnc.us

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INDOOR WINTER FARMERS MARKET November 18, 9:30am-12pm 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs From November through April, the Holly Springs Farmers Market will be open the third Saturday of each month indoors at the Cultural Center. There will be a few vendors who will be offering greenhousegrown produce throughout the season. hollyspringsnc.us 15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPE November 29-December 2 1500 North Harrison Avenue, Cary The Holiday Shoppe kicks off December shopping in a BIG way with 100 vendors of artisans, hand-crafters, clothing vendors and of course, delicious food for immediate tasting or gifts! caryacademy.org TREE LIGHTING December 1, 7-9pm 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville Get into the holiday spirit when you join the Town of Morrisville for their tree lighting. townofmorrisville.org CARY PLAYERS PRESENT “A CHRISTMAS STORY” December 1-4 101 Dry Avenue, Cary We triple-dog-dare you not to miss humorist Jean Shepherd’s heartwarming story of Ralphie Parker’s quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree. Bring the family to the Cary Arts Center for this holiday classic! townofcary.org

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MENORAH LIGHTING December 19th | 5:30-7pm 101 Dry Ave, Cary townofcary.org

ACADEMY SPORTS 1151 Pine Plaza Drive, Apex academy.com

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BODYLASE 302 Colonades Way, #205, Cary www.getbodylase.com

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CRISTO’S BISTRO 5217 Sunset Lake Road, Holly Springs cristosbistro.com

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GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL 2980 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary cary.goldfishswimschool.com

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BREAKFAST WITH MRS. CLAUS December 2, 9, & 16, 9am-10am 1421 Old Apex Road, Cary Join Garden Supply Company as Mrs. Claus reads a Christmas-themed story while the children munch on a continental breakfast. At the conclusion of the story, Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures and will accept letters to pass on to Santa! There will also be a Christmas-themed craft to close out the morning. gardensupplyco.com OUTDOOR WINTER FARMERS MARKET December 2, 9:30am-12pm East Center Street parking lot, Holly Springs From November through April, the Holly Springs Farmers Market will be open the first Saturday of each month outdoors. A few vendors will be offering greenhouse-grown produce throughout the season. hollyspringsnc.us SANTA’S WORKSHOP December 2, 10am-12:30pm 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary Children can enjoy a variety of craft stations and enjoy a visit with the whitebearded guy from the North Pole! Help support the Cary Teen Council by sending each child with two nonperishable food items or a cash donation. townofcary.org PAGE-WALKER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE December 2, 4-6pm 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary Get into the holiday spirit with some old-fashioned Christmas fun at the Page-Walker. Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, hear Victorian carolers and dulcimer music, make crafts with the kids, and enjoy tasty cookies provided by the Cary Garden Club. townofcary.org CAROLINA PUPPET THEATRE PRESENTS “RUDOLPH” December 5, 11am 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs Using a variety of puppet styles, the characters come to life with engaging personalities and close interaction with the audience. The many hand-crafted puppets, from Bartlet the superstar to space ships and aliens, are only the beginning of the experience of getting to know a “real live puppet.” hollyspringsnc.us

FREE TUESDAY MORNING MOVIES December 5 & 19, 10am-12pm 237 North Salem Street, Apex Grab the kids, snacks, and blankets and visit us for your free, favorite movies on the big screen! Doors open at 9:30am and the show begins at 10am! apexnc.org CARY NEWCOMERS CLUB December 6, 9:15-11:30am 830 High House Road, Cary For over 30 years, Cary Newcomers Club has welcomed residents of Cary and surrounding areas who want to make new friends and have fun. In addition to monthly meetings, there are lots of small groups such as book clubs, dinner groups, games, an international group, and many more. carynewcomers.com HAPPY HOLLY DAYS CHRISTMAS PARADE December 9, 11am Downtown Holly Springs Floats, bands, dancers, decorated vehicles, horses, marching groups, and all sorts of entertaining entries will travel Main Street through downtown. hollyspringsnc.us GRINCH CANDY CANE HUNT December 9, 1-2pm 801 High House Road, Cary The Grinch discovered that elves have hidden red and white candy canes, along with some specialty canes, at one of their favorite places—Bond Park! The Grinch is planning to steal all of Santa’s candy canes. Kids are invited to come help find all the candy canes hidden in the park. townofcary.org

CONCERT SINGERS OF CARY PRESENT “HOLIDAY POPS” December 10, 3-4:30pm 101 Dry Avenue, Cary The Concert Singers of Cary’s 90-voice symphonic choir will be joined by the 20-piece Moonlighters Orchestra for an evening of popular seasonal favorites for vocals and big band. Come spend an evening hearing the songs we all love. townofcary.org DOWNTOWN CARY FOOD & FLEA December 12, 12-4pm 200 South Academy Street, Cary Fine art, vintage finds, and fantastic food with over 50 vendors is what this one-of-akind vintage market is all about! This event brings a unique, local shopping experience to the community. dtcfoodandflea.com CARY BALLET PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER SUITE” December 15-17 101 Dry Avenue, Cary During this one-hour production, you will be treated to a condensed and delightful version of the beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker featuring the Sugarplum Fairy as well as an exclusive mini-ballet demonstration by Cary Ballet’s artistic director. townofcary.org MENORAH LIGHTING December 19, 5:30-7pm 101 Dry Avenue, Cary Join the Town of Cary and the Jewish community as we light the menorah for the final time this Hanukkah. Enjoy music, dreidel, and a tasty treat! townofcary.org

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carysightings DIWALI DAY PROCLAMATION On October 18th, a ceremony was held for the Diwali Day Proclamation by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, at the beautiful Sri Venkateswara Temple in Cary. This is a historic event as the State of North Carolina is proclaiming Diwali Day for the first time, and only a handful of other states in the

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PREVENT BLINDNESS N.C. TENNIS FUNDRAISER Prevent Blindness N.C. held its 26th annual fundraiser was held at MacGregor Downs Country Club. The event raised over $14,000 to benefit itspro-

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grams and services. Prevent Blindness N.C. is celebrating its 50th year of service to North Carolinians (est. 1967).

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OPEN HOUSE Specialists in Plastic Surgery, PA and the Preston Dental Loft opened their doors to the Cary community on Thursday, September 21st for their co-hosted open house event. Attendees enjoyed tours, raffles, and complimentary consultations as well as the

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