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Why be boring and do the same thing when it’s so much fun to mix it up and change? Our May/June 2016 issue has a lot of new going on, as do all of the upcoming issues of Cary Living. In this issue you’ll find one of our best examples of some cool new advertising special sections for readers – a feature we’re calling The FACES of Cary. We go behind the scenes and bring to readers portrait-quality photography of some of western Wake County’s finest and most vital businesses in their categories, giving you an inside look at the personalities and professionals behind their counters, desks and studios. The issue marks one of our biggest issues ever, and we include more local people in these pages than ever before. Welcome to the FACES (and PLACES) of Cary. If you grew up locally, you’ll recognize some old friends, and if you are new to town, you’ll make some new acquaintances. I hate it as much as the rest of you that North Carolina has gotten so much bad national and international press lately – recently the government of the

United Kingdom even issued warnings to its travellers coming to North Carolina and Mississippi! Here at Cary Living we preach peace, love and tolerance. Let’s hope North Carolina can come to its senses and stop alienating residents and the rest of the world. In the meantime, we’re keeping our chin up and offering up 27 fabulous things to do this summer for locals and visitors alike. It is a snapshot of the many things to do in our fabulous little slice of heaven! We traveled all over Cary and Apex to find some very cool homes to feature in our “Beautiful Homes” segment this issue. Have a look and see how real people are living in real homes, decorated to the style and design that makes them the happiest and most comfortable. Nothing says supporting your community like buying locally-made things. Check out just a smattering of items you can purchase and feel really good about keeping your dollars local in “Neighborhood Goods”. From jewelry to ceramics and illustrators there is a lot to love about keeping it local. When we think of Cary, we often think of families and how to entertain the children, but what about the mothers? One local nonprofit focuses on encouraging the physical and mental wellness of mothers, and has a built-in network of other moms just like them who want ways to keep fit and stay socially active while also involving the kids with active play. Got an idea for a story? Give me a shout! Keeping the faith,

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This newest pair from Avène is all the rage for keeping breakouts at bay. The daily mattifying moisturizer helps reduce excess sebum, smooths skin complexion and hydrates. The nighttime moisturizer has a light amount of Retinol (one of my superpower skin care ingredients) and minimizes the appearance of blemishes and residual scarring. Even better, these non-irritating formulas can be used alone or in combination with other acne treatments. Pricing ranges between $55-$60.

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You can’t escape it! Acne doesn’t discriminate – whether you’re a squeaky teen or distinguished CEO, you’re bound to battle breakouts. Statistically 54 percent of women over age 25 have some form of facial acne, according to the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology. Fortunately, there are many products and treatments on the market that target acne and anti-aging, all in one. Based on my extensive experience with the latest advances in acne treatments, here’s what I recommend: by anna churchill, Synergy Spa, Aesthetics & Wellness, feelsynergy.com

Synergy Clarifying Pads This isn’t a shameless plug, but my own skin care line features one of the most powerful ingredients for battling the bacteria that causes and perpetuates acne. These pads contain mandelic acid, which is a wonderful antibacterial ingredient derived from almonds, and is effective on various skin types. Apply a pad on clear, dry skin daily for best outcome. Results will be undeniable, as mandelic acid is a great exfoliant and promotes cellular turnover. Price $70 for container of 60 pads, exclusively at Synergy.

Laser Light Therapy Advancement in laser technology has significantly increased treatment for acne, with very little to almost no downtime. Blue light therapy is a mild but effective treatment for killing the type of bacteria that causes redness and swelling with acne. Clear and Brilliant is a moderate laser treatment that forces the skin to produce new collagen by creating micro-indentions that trick the skin into thinking it needs to repair from injury, forming new, clear skin. Halo by Sciton is a more aggressive combination of ablative and non-ablative wavelengths that not only helps with pigmentation left behind from acne lesions, but also shrinks pore size and lessens the appearance of acne scarring. Pricing ranges for laser treatments, and several sessions may be required.

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Cryotherapy This anti-inflammatory and antibacterial freezing procedure increases the rate of cellular turnover and leaves skin feeling cool and tight. Cryotherapy is a great procedure post-peel, after extractions, or to spot treat trouble areas. What sounds like crunchy ice is liquid nitrogen or solid carbon dioxide doing its magic. Pricing ranges from $20-$30 per treatment. L

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All About The Hops North Carolina Hops and Fresh Hop Beers // By julie johnson

Three ingredients are essential to making beer: malted barley, water, and yeast. But one ingredient is essential to making beer tasty: hops. Hops provide a balancing zing to what would otherwise be a sweet stew of fermented barley juice. They add aromatic notes that range from bitter to piney to citrus; hops are also a preservative. Hops became the brewer’s spice of choice about four centuries ago. The plant – it’s a bine, not a vine, but to my eye, it’s still a long, leggy plant that climbs up a trellis – grows best around the 48th parallel, either north or south. Germany, southern England, our Pacific Northwest and New Zealand are among the prime hop-growing zones. Although North Carolina is not a natural location, researchers at NC State and collaborating universities have been developing varieties that might thrive here. Efforts underway since 2010 have identified about 10 varieties that show promise. “Hops production is in its infancy in the Southeast,” according to Jeanine Davis, Associate Professor of Horticultural Science at NC State. “Our yields here are very low compared to up north, because hops are sensitive to day length and we are really too far south for current commercial varieties to perform well.” Despite these challenges, the popularity of locally-produced beers brewed from local ingredients is sufficient to assure North Carolina hop farmers a market. And their ultimate advantage is the popularity of “fresh” or “wet-hopped” beers, brewed with flowering hop cones straight from the field, for beers that are bright, earthy and grassy. Dan Gridley of Farm Boy Farms sells his entire hop crop to Triangle breweries. “In the middle of July, I select a harvest date and inform the brewers.

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Newly-picked hop cones added during the brewing process produce a beer that is fresh and aromatic.

Fermenter space is made available and a brew day is set. Fresh wet hops, once harvested, need to be used in the brewing process within 48 hours, as their brewing quality deteriorates quickly.” This year, Gridley’s hops will be featured in wet hop beers at four local breweries: Crank Arm, Regulator, the new Pittsboro Brewing Company, and Neuse River. Crank Arm’s brewmaster, Mike Morris, will use Cascade, Centennial and Nugget hops to brew Wet Road Pale Ale. He explains: “This nice, light pale ale allows these hops to shine. Mother Nature only lets us do this beer once a year, so get it while it lasts.” Look for Wet Road in Crank Arm’s taprooms and select draft accounts. At Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, head brewer Brian Mandeville is planning on brewing a 100 percent NC bière de miel, a Belgian style honey beer, with North Carolina grain, yeast, water, honey and hops. The timing is tricky – “hop bines can be very fickle plants,” he explains. “We will be serving this beer at our tavern and also distributing it locally.” In Saxapahaw, Ben Woodward, co-owner of Haw River Farmhouse Ales, anticipates brewing a wet-hop version of Newlin’s Original, their year-round Belgian oatmeal pale. “Assuming we’re able to source the volume we’d need (200-250 pounds, since fresh hop flowers are mostly water-weight), we should be able to plan a full turn on our production system, which would allow us to produce a full 20-barrel batch that’d head into kegs for wholesale customers throughout North Carolina.” The hop harvest usually falls in mid to late summer, with the beers to follow after a few weeks. Beer lovers who want to experience this freshest of beers will have to act fast once the kegs are tapped: once they’re gone, that’s it for this year. L

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The Lucy Daniels Center Supporting Emotionally Healthy Children // By Carol wills

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The Lucy Daniels Center, which is located in a beautiful wooded area off Weston Parkway in Cary, is the Triangle’s largest nonprofit provider of mental health services for children. Named for its cofounder, Lucy Daniels, granddaughter and daughter of editors/publishers of the The News and Observer, the Center has reached thousands of children and their families through workshops and other resources. Dr. Daniels, who currently maintains a private practice in psychoanalysis in Raleigh, has written a number of books, including a memoir published in 2002 titled With a Woman’s Voice: A Writer’s Struggle for Freedom. In it she tells about experiencing a difficult and lonely childhood, and later on, as a young woman, spending several years in hospital treatment for anorexia nervosa. These early health and mental issues sensitized her to the plight of young children who need special care and guidance to help them adjust to daily life and achieve their full potential. The Lucy Daniels Center, which remains under the guidance of Dr. Daniels’ colleague and cofounder, Dr. Don Rosenblitt, now serves about 700 families and children each year. Some of these children attend the Lucy Daniels School, which has classes for preschool to third grade. These children are experiencing mental and emotional challenges 12 | caryliving.com

and need an intensely personal and therapeutic classroom setting. Currently there are 33 children enrolled. The Center’s mission is to help these children live emotionally healthy lives through in-depth evaluation and treatment, family involvement and education. Besides the school, the Lucy Daniels Center offers SecurePath, a crisis-prevention outreach program for children in their home or child care setting. Therapy, in partnership with Wake County SmartStart, is offered in both English and Spanish. The Center also provides the Family Guidance Service (FGS), where therapists see children and families on the Center’s campus. Many of these are referred to the Center by pediatricians, teachers and school guidance counselors. Ellen Fort serves as the Director of Development and Communications for the Center, which is a 501 (3)(c) taxexempt, nonprofit, charitable organization. Fort is enthusiastic about the many ways the Center provides services to needy children regardless of their family’s ability to pay. In keeping with their commitment to serve all children regardless of family income, the Center provides nearly $300,000 annually in financial support to families receiving their services. “Approximately 70 percent of these families pay less than the actual cost of the Center’s services, and one in six receives services for free,” says Fort.

She emphasizes that early intervention is critical. “The earlier you work with a child who is struggling with challenges like grief, loss, trauma or anxiety, the better chance of success,” says Fort. Lucy Daniels Center’s LDC 4 Early Success offers informative and educational programs to the public, including Lucy’s Link, which sends child development specialists to preschools and child care centers to assess a child’s behavior and train teachers and parents on how to cope. Early Success also includes First Friends, an eight-week program and two-week summer camp for children focused on helping them to develop social skills; Lucy’s Book Club, which provides free appropriate reading material stressing positive emotional and social skills to area child care centers; and finally, free parent guidance workshops offering trained educators and therapists on different subjects such as separation anxiety, eating issues and other problems. The Center receives financial support from a combination of foundation and government grants, corporate gifts, school tuition and insurance reimbursements. The Center also encourages individual and business support through two major fundraisers. The upcoming 5k Walk/Run for Children’s Mental Health will take place on Saturday, June 11th, beginning and ending at 9003 Weston Parkway in Cary. Runners will begin at 7:30am, walkers at 8am. There will be music, family activities and prizes in each age group. If you’d like to participate, you may register at https://app.racereach.com/r/ the-inside-out-5k-run-walk/register. The cost is $30 for early birds, and $35 after June 6th. On Sunday, October 23rd, the Center will hold its 2016 Expressions Gala celebrating food and art. The site is The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary, which along with WTVD/ABC 11 will be one of the major sponsors. The featured artist will be Master Potter Ben Owen III. Mike Lata, the James Beard Awardwinning chef of FIG and The Ordinary in Charleston, will be the guest chef. The Umstead’s executive chef, Steven Devereaux Greene, will lead the chef team. Proceeds from the dinner and live auction will go to the Center’s Family Support Fund. Check the Lucy Daniels Center’s website at www.lucydanielscenter.org for further details. L

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Frank Stasio, The Voice on the Radio // By corbie hill

Frank Stasio never really wanted to work in radio. It just sort of happened. 14 | caryliving.com

In college, he broadcast for a school station. That led to an internship, and soon he found himself with a resume that listed radio experience and very little else. He kept trying to quit – he can’t count the times he left a broadcast job – and kept getting hired back. “When I finally left NPR, I had to do something,” Stasio says. “People were calling me back because I had name recognition, saying, ‘Hey, can you fill in for our talk show host?’ Because I needed work, I said yes.” To his surprise, he loved it. Today, Stasio is the host of WUNC’s The State of Things, a popular North Carolina-centric show that broadcasts six days a week. In it, he has finally found the right application of his accidental career. “It was never anything I aspired to do,” Stasio says. “I never in my life considered the possibility.”

Q1: If you could, would you travel forwards or backwards in time? Probably Rome in the rise of the Roman Empire. I’m curious about any time between, let’s say, 200 BC to about 300 AD. It would be a cool period to zip around in. The other period I’d like to live in is everything that was before the so-called Agricultural Revolution. They have a sense – and there’s pretty good evidence – that humans had bigger brains, that they were actually smarter and they were more capable. I’d like to see precisely how they organized themselves socially. There was probably a lot more egalitarianism among groups, and I think there’s some evidence that we were far less violent because we had not become accumulative beasts. I think that we have been domesticated by animals, we’ve become domesticated by domesticated animals. We’ve become domesticated by agricultural crops to be a more accumulative kind of people, and that has tended to culturally make us more violent. I am curious to test that theory and the scant evidence that we have to find out what it was like to really roam around the earth when fight or flight was your only choice. I’ll bet people flew more often than they fought. I would love to go back to that period 40,000 to 50,000 years ago and see what we looked like before we settled down and began to accumulate things.

Q2: What is your earliest memory? My earliest memory was bashing the family car at the age of four. I was pretending to drive the car and I flipped it into neutral, apparently. I was on a hill and it started rolling backwards and I realized I couldn’t drive, to be honest with you. I opened the door and rolled out. The door caught the fence on our driveway and that pretty much sprung the door. The worst of it was, my parents were just about to trade that car in for a new car.

Q3: Do you have a favorite podcast? It’s probably Radiolab or This American Life.

Q4: What was your favorite toy as a kid? I had a thing called a Vacuform. It would be illegal now, but you would heat up these sheets of plastic in a chamber that would be locked in with a perforated edge. They would lock into this chamber with a handle and then it heated to a certain temperature. On the other side would be a mold of something, and it would have a little air hole in it. You would flip this heated plastic over the mold and pump the vacuum that would draw the flexible plastic over this mold. Then it would cool, and you were actually making something. You made all these plastic toys and these Frankenstein beasts – you could take a piece of this and a piece of that and kind of jam them together.

Q5: What did you want to be when you grew up? There was a brief time when I wanted to be a lawyer – you could talk, you could argue cases, you could persuade

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people. Then, later, I really wanted to be a priest. If that was the case, I would have to become a Jesuit to blend both of those professions.

Q6: If you could no longer do radio, what kind of job would you want? I think charcuterie – making cured meats. That and songwriting. There are actually a lot of salami-making songwriters in the country, they just don’t get the right coverage...

Q7: What kind of music would be played at your funeral? The blues – and not because it’s sad, but because it’s happy.

Q8: When are you at your happiest? When I’m doing the show and when I’m with my grandchildren and family.

Q9: Who would play you in a movie of your life? I think it would have to be someone who I could resurrect in his prime – I think it would have to be James Garner. James Garner in his prime would have to play me.

Q10: What superpower would you have? Let’s say flight.

Q11: What is the most important lesson life has taught you? It’s the fact that there is not a lesson, but that it is constantly teaching you. At some point, I have come to be open to the fact that life is always teaching lessons all the time, whether the thing that just happened appears to be a good thing or whether the thing that just happened appears to be a bad thing. For the most part, we are attracted to pleasure and repulsed by pain and suffering, right? If we keep trying to navigate between those two poles, then we’re not open to the lesson you are learning in all cases. If you don’t look at your existence as “how much pleasure can I accumulate?” and “how much pain can I avoid?” but rather, “how much can I learn from any experience, whatever it felt like at the moment?” then it’s kind of cool. What I have learned over time is that everything that happens is indeed a lesson, not a pain or a pleasure. Therefore, I should try to figure out what the lesson is and not pay so much attention to the pain or pleasure that appears to come with it. L

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Flipping Over This Apex Park // By dave droschak // photos courtesy of the town of apex

Apex Police Captain Jacques Gilbert is a local hero. Just ask the hundreds of skateboarders who perform jumps, flips and just about every trick in the book at the new Rodgers Family Skate Plaza adjacent to the railroad tracks off Hunter Street. Five years ago, Gilbert spent way too much time running off skaters from downtown streets and private parking lots. As soon as he would tell them to scram from one location they would show up at another. It seemed like an endless cycle. Gilbert even responded to a call from an Apex resident who was complaining of noise from a skateboarder rolling down a neighboring driveway. When Gilbert knocked on the door, a teen he had dealt with in the past answered. The officer explained that he was making too much noise – yes, even in his own driveway – and wouldn’t be able to stake there anymore. “Where can I go?” the teen asked. “You’ll just have to figure it out,” Gilbert responded, then drove away in his squad car. “When I left, it just didn’t sit well with me,” Gilbert said of the conversation. So Gilbert turned his car around and returned to talk to the frustrated 16-year-old teen. Gilbert offered to buy the teenager some dinner at a local fast-food restaurant later that week, and he showed up with two of his friends – all on skateboards. 16 | caryliving.com

“We just started talking about all the issues and the perception of skateboarders. He said ‘when you approach us you always look at us as bad kids,’” Gilbert said. “I said, ‘there is a common theme here because you look at us as the bad guys, too.”’ A friendship was struck up, and so was a promise – to build a skate park for youths to have fun. But a few fundraisers weren’t going to be enough. That’s where John Brown, who is celebrating his 30th year as director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources for the Town of Apex, comes into the picture. Brown once hired Gilbert as a youngster to keep score at ball games, and the two have known each other for years. Gilbert asked Brown if there was any possibility of the Town Council approving money for such a skate park. There had been discussions prior, but when town executives found out Gilbert was involved, the process hit fast-forward. “The kids look up to Jacques and respect him, and the people in our community respect him,” Brown said. “The town council respects him, so when they saw how committed he was to these kids that made it much easier for them to allocate the money and go out on a limb and say, ‘Hey, Jacques is involved with this, it has got to be a good thing.’” The private/public venture cost $1 million and opened on August 1st to rave reviews. It continues to attract skaters from as far away as Florida, Georgia and Virginia, as well as regulars from Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro and Wilmington, just to name a few towns. Gilbert was even invited to the White House last year to discuss the project with Vice President Joe Biden and the US attorney general. “I am sort of a traditionalist when it comes to basketball, football and baseball; that’s what I grew up playing,” Brown said. “I don’t know one end of a skateboard from the other, so I went into it worried about skateboarding kids and the whole perception of it. But what I’ve learned is once you get to know these kids they are very respectful and they all wanted to be involved in helping us design the park. It is without a doubt one of the most successful things we’ve done in my 30 years in Apex.” The park is free to all skaters. L

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Spouse Poaching Illegal in NC we’ve got answers to your legal questions

My wife met another man at work and is leaving me for him. I had a good marriage until this man destroyed it. Do I have any legal recourse against the man who has ruined my life? Yes. North Carolina is one of only a few states that continues to recognize civil claims against third parties for interference in a marriage. As such, you may have two claims against your wife’s paramour. A claim for “Alienation of Affection” is aimed at recovering damages from the person who has caused your marriage’s demise. A claim for “Criminal Conversation” is aimed at recovering damages from the person who engaged in sexual intercourse with your spouse without your consent. If you pursue a claim for Alienation of Affection against your wife’s paramour, you will have to prove that you had a marriage in which genuine love and affection existed, that the love and affection that existed was destroyed by paramour, that paramour’s conduct was the proximate cause of the marriage’s demise, and that you have been damaged as a result of paramour’s conduct. Note that paramour’s conduct does not have to be the sole cause of the alienation of your wife’s affection. Usually claims for Criminal Conversation and Alienation of Affection are filed together.

Now that my wife is leaving me for her co-worker, I have been reflecting on the business trips they took together. I think her employer bears some responsibility for my wife leaving me. Can I sue her employer for its role in my marriage’s destruction? No, not anymore. In the past there had been the possibility of suing an employer under these kinds of circumstances in North Carolina, but the law has changed and such a claim is now barred by statute.

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My husband’s high school girlfriend who lives in California reconnected with him on Facebook about a year ago. Since then, they have been communicating constantly on social media and by texts and emails. She has never been to North Carolina. He tells me that he loves her and wants a divorce. Can I sue her in North Carolina for Alienation of Affection? Probably. But the California girl will certainly claim that she cannot be

sued in North Carolina since she has not been to North Carolina. Once she asserts such a claim, the North Carolina court will engage in a constitutional analysis of the fairness of allowing a suit to proceed against her in light of all the facts and circumstances. North Carolina courts have previously considered a similar matter and determined that electronic or cyber contacts with a North Carolina resident were enough to allow a lawsuit against a nonresident to proceed. It’s complicated. My husband has been a total jerk for the last five years of our 20-year marriage. Can I sue him for alienating my affection? No. Alienation of Affection is a third party claim, which means that you cannot sue your husband for alienating your affection, no matter how much of a jerk he has been. L

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More Than A Pitch Away Locals, northern transplants stuck rooting for “home” teams // By DAVe DROSCHAK

For years, baseball fans in the Triangle rooted for the Atlanta Braves or Baltimore Orioles – the two closest teams – but, more recently, a flood of transplants from northern states have remained loyal to teams they grew up with. And while Major League Baseball will play a regular season game at Fort Bragg on July 3rd, and the Tar Heel state is home to nine minor league clubs – including the famous Durham Bulls franchise – there appears to be little hope that the highest level of professional baseball will land in the Triangle anytime soon. MLB produced a list of potential expansion cities last year, and while Charlotte made the short list, the Triangle area did not, despite the fact that it has grown its population base by 12 percent in the last five years. “No one would like to see Major League Baseball in this market more than me,” said Scott Dupree, the executive director of the Greater Raleigh 20 | caryliving.com

Sports Alliance. “But there are some large hurdles in the way.” Those hurdles would include land identification, the enormous cost of a stadium, and ownership. “Those are all big issues that to my knowledge haven’t even been discussed in this market. Those are issues that could take years to address,” Dupree said. “I believe Major League Baseball could be successful in this market in terms of per-game attendance; I really believe in this market and the ability to bring in 30,000 fans per night at the gate,” he added. “Now, I am not so confident that a MLB franchise in this market could be as successful as it relates to corporate support, sponsorships and suite sales. Most franchises consider that source of revenue to be more important than attendance. I just don’t know if this market could support another major league franchise at this point.” The NHL Carolina Hurricanes have

been in North Carolina for more than 15 years now, and have recently suffered a downturn in attendance and corporate support after missing the playoffs for a seventh straight season. And while the Triangle has the 25th ranked TV market in the country, which appears to be attractive, other locations would certainly get first looks, such as NFL cities that don’t currently have Major League Baseball teams, including Charlotte, Buffalo, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Florida, Nashville and New Orleans. “And we’re a very unique market with UNC, NC State and Duke, which are the highest level of college sports – and in terms of attendance, sponsorships and media coverage – are treated like Major League franchises,” Dupree said. “That’s why the Triangle is so incredibly unique.” And still without a Major League Baseball team to call our own. L

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Bellini Fine Italian Cuisine // By adam sobsey // photos By matt williams photography

If you’re seeking the true American melting pot, go out to eat and, instead of gazing at the food on your plate, peek into the kitchen where it was made. All over the country yet right behind those swinging doors – right under our noses, in restaurant after restaurant – we find more than just the globe’s variety of cuisines. We also find an astonishing variety of people cooking them, and not just the foods of their native lands. The melting pot melds cultures and cuisines; it’s a give-andtake of flavors and people. Abel and Adan Atauchi are the brothers behind Bellini, which moved to Cary from Fuquay-Varina early this year. Bellini describes itself as “Fine Italian Cuisine,” and it is – but the Atuachis are actually from Ecuador. Yet Abel insists, “I’m a 100-percent Italian chef.”

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He learned from “the best Italian chefs in New York,” he says. In the mid80s, at the age of 18, Abel immigrated to the US. Like a lot of immigrants, he found a job as a restaurant dishwasher before working his way up to cooking. (In his book Kitchen Confidential, the celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain repeatedly praises Ecuadorian cooks, especially those working in Italian restaurantsthey “could cook you under the table without breaking a sweat,” he says) He spent most of his last decade in New York City working at the staunchly old-school Elio’s on the Upper East Side, eventually mastering the techniques of Italian food – especially handmade pasta, which Bellini proudly serves. By then, Abel was married with a young daughter, and already dreaming about a better place to raise a family. His wife, who is from Hungary, had a sister living in Cary, and visited her here. She told Abel they should move to Cary, a place that was safe, friendly, and rapidly growing. Abel said no at first, but his wife was persistent, and he was eventually convinced. They relocated to North Carolina in 2005. He cooked for a while at Vespa in downtown Cary (now closed), and then at La Piazza in Clayton. He and his brother amassed the capital to open their own place in 2010. It was their aspiration to set up shop in Cary, but at the outset rents were out of their reach, so they chose Fuquay-Varina instead. They liked it there – the small-town feel, the quiet – and they still live in Fuquay-Varina, where Abel and his wife, who sometimes manages Bellini, are now raising two children. But “Cary is a better market for restaurants,” Abel says. “I like busy places; I like competition.” You can take the cook out of New York, but… About three years ago, with their Fuquay-Varina restaurant established and prospering, the Atauchis and their broker started looking in earnest at spaces in Cary. They finally found a home in MacGregor Village. “I’m working seven days a week to make sure everything is right,” Abel says. Abel and his brother frequently

arrive in the pre-dawn hours and don’t go home until they’ve finished hand-making pasta after midnight. Despite its new home, Bellini’s menu has changed little – although there is really no need for tinkering. The range of fare is expansive and comfortingly familiar, from mozzarella sticks and insalata caprese for starters, to all things Parmesan (eggplant, chicken, veal), to seafood and prime steaks – the latter being Bellini’s most notable addition since moving to Cary. “More choices,” Abel says, including lunchtime pizzas, stromboli and calzones (and always homemade desserts, too). Bellini also happens to have one of the Triangle’s most varied selections of Italian beers, a long way from the usual humdrum Perroni. (And how many other Italian restaurants still offer the Godfather – scotch and amaretto – on their cocktail lists?) And of course there is pasta, many different kinds, available as a main course or as a side, with your choice of plenty of sauces. Abel recommends pasta as an accompaniment to his Sunday Supper recipe, a simple springtime-friendly dish of chicken and shrimp with fresh vegetables, white wine and Parmesan cheese. It’s a flexible preparation that can accommodate different ingredients and substitutions, including salmon (his wife’s favorite) for the chicken. And you can replace the pasta with rice, too, even though that’s less obviously Italian: “My kids like it,” Abel admits. But there’s one thing he’s adamant about: “Fresh vegetables,” he says, never frozen or canned. “They change the flavor of everything.”

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CHICKEN BREAST

WITH SHRIMP AND FRESH VEGETABLES INGREDIENTS

directions

1-2 lbs

boneless, skinless chicken breasts

½ - 1 lb

fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

1-2

shallots, sliced

1-2

cloves of garlic, minced

1 cup

unoaked, dry white wine

cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1 lb

asparagus or other fresh, seasonal vegetable

2-3 Tbsp

olive oil

Handful

fresh basil leaves

1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. 2. Season them with salt and pepper and sauté them in the olive oil in a large, deep pan on medium to medium high heat, turning once, until both sides are golden brown but the chicken is not cooked though. 3. Add the shallots and garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes, until golden. 4. Add the fresh vegetables, then the white wine and cherry tomatoes. 5. Allow the wine to come to a near-boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook another 5 minutes. 6. Add the shrimp and basil. 7. Cook another 2-5 minutes until the shrimp are just cooked through. 8. Serve over pasta or rice, with grated Parmesan sprinkled over the chicken just before serving. L

To sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese To taste

salt and pepper

*Alternate: replace the chicken with salmon steaks. Cook the same way, but while the salmon is simmering, separately grill one scallop per person instead of adding shrimp. Be sure to pat scallops very dry before grilling. Top each portion of salmon with a grilled scallop.

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Owners will be able to snap batteries, speakers, and other modules into place at their whim.

Some Assembly Desired Project Ara Promises Modular Smartphones // By Dan Bain

Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects group hopes to redefine the mobile market this year with Project Ara, an initiative to develop a highly customizable smartphone. The project relies on an open hardware platform that will include an endoskeleton designed to hold whatever smartphone modules the owner chooses. In other words, consumers will be able to buy a barebones model of a smartphone, then swap out various functional parts. Want a smaller camera and a bigger speaker? Buy them à la carte from a Google-run hardware store, and snap them into place. Need more time between charges? Add a battery. Have a broken display? Buy a new one and slide it into place yourself rather than dropping your phone off for lengthy, expensive repairs. The possibilities are limitless. The company plans to sell a starter kit – the frame, display, battery, and low-end Android-based processor and WiFi – for $50, so customers can pay only for what they want on their phones. Original plans were to release a pilot in Puerto Rico in 2015, but difficulties pushed the expected release back to this year. Google also plans to release it in test markets in a few US locations later in the year. Follow @ProjectAra on Twitter for updates. L

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Replacing a broken display promises to be an easy do-it-yourself job.

Travel to Maine through the eyes of “America’s Monet”

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GENIUS 100 EXTRAORDINARY DRAWINGS FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART

Warhol, Van Gogh, Degas, and more

Tickets at ncartmuseum.org or (919) 715-5923

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh top: Childe Hassam, Isles of Shoals (detail), 1907, oil on canvas, 19 1/2 × 29 1/2 in., North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, Promised gift of Ann and Jim Goodnight bottom: Amedeo Modigliani, Female Bust in Red, 1915, red gouache and black ink wash on wove paper laid down on Japan, 14 × 10 5/16 in., Minneapolis Institute of Art

American Impressionist organized by the North Carolina Museum of Art and the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts. Marks of Genius organized by the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Both exhibitions made possible, in part, by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources; the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.; and the William R. Kenan Jr. Endowment for Educational Exhibitions. Research for this exhibition was made possible by Ann and Jim Goodnight/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fund for Curatorial and Conservation Research and Travel.

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Top | $98 Necklace | $75 All items from Sophie & Mollies Boutique

Lilly Pulitzer Mac Sweater in Flamingo Pink | $88 Lilly Pulitzer Buttercup Short in Flamingo Pink | $68 All items from The Pink Pearl

Rosebud Mints (green, white, pink, yellow) | $20 per pound Multicolored Sprinkled Pretzels | $20 per pound Birthday Cake Oreos | $1.50 each Non-pareils | $18 per pound All items from Chocolate Smiles

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Leather sofa starting at $3600 Ambiente Modern Furniture Photo courtesy of Ambiente Modern Furniture

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Romper | $44 Necklace | $28 All items from Pink Magnolia Boutique

Hand painted cat cabinet | $275 (Cabinet opens to reveal painted inside) Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home & Garden

Oka B shoes | $45 Pink Magnolia Boutique

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winereview River Road Chardonnay RRV Reserve, 2014

Cruz Alta Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 2014

Leone D’Oro Vino Nobile Montepulciano, 2011

Caleo Nero d’Avola Terre Siciliane, 2014

Chateau Montet Sauvignon Blanc, 2014

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Sonoma, CA

Mendoza, Argentina

Tuscany, Italy

Sicilia, Italy

Bordeaux, France

Winemaker Joe Freeman has put together another seamless gem with this affordable boutique wine. Vibrant, with a hint of vanilla and bright fresh pear flavors in a full-bodied format, with a long, clean finish. Perfect with broiled pork chops.

Sourced from exceptional vineyards, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon stands out for its elegant character and balance. Intense aromas and flavors of cassis and red fruits are shaded with coffee notes on the smooth finish. Aged 10 months in French oak.

Starts out with ample cherry and plum flavors before the leather and tobacco elements and chewy tannins emerge. A traditional style that balances fruit and savory notes.

This medium-bodied wine features black cherry and raspberry fruit in an easydrinking style. Made from 100% Nero d’Avola grapes, the wine also offers some hints of Mediterranean herbs. Try it with lasagna or veal.

A great value, this crisp Sauvignon Blanc features flavors of grapefruit and melon and a light body. The wine comes from the area known as Entre-Deux-Mers, famous for its dry white wines, and works perfectly as an aperitif or with seafood.

Oak, Pear, Butter, Full-bodied

Intense, Cassis, Coffee, Medium-bodied

Elegant, Raspberry, Red

$11.99/bottle

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Fruit , Medium-bodied

Fresh, Black Cherry, Raspberry, Mediumbodied $8.99/bottle

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Crisp, Grapefruit, Citrus, Light-bodied $9.99/bottle

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Beautiful Homes of Western Wake BY DAVID FELLERATH PHOTOS BY MATT WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY

Horse country cabin in Cary

ho knew that there was a 10 ½-acre horse farm for sale in Cary, one that is remote enough that there’s no internet connection? That’s what Brian and Diana Eisner moved into when the longtime Cary residents were looking for a new home. Their 1980s-era A-frame is their cozy hideaway, located next to a barn and adjacent to a pond. Brian is the founder and pastor of Northwest Community Church, which holds two worship services a week at Panther Creek High School, while Diana is enjoying more time to herself after 15 years of homeschooling the couple’s three children (two are now in college, while a third has entered high school). caryliving.com | 35

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Brian and Diana Eisner, with daughter Kayla

Describing their 1,900 square foot home as chalet-like, Diana says it was “made to feel charming and cozy inside. It feels like a cabin, and it’s very cool that it’s in Cary.” Inside the home, they enjoy the renovations which were planned and executed by Brian, who oversaw the extensive makeover of the house. “He’s a visionary,” Diana says. “He saw what it could be.” Brian gutted the kitchen and installed new cabinets himself, and oversaw the installation of new tile and a thorough paint job, inside and out. From their driveway they can see Weldon Ridge, a development across Morrisville Parkway. What about that internet connection? For now, Diana says they’re enjoying life without Netflix while still managing basic internet tasks with hotspot connections. But, Cary is still Cary, and Google Fiber is on the way.

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From Manhattan to a Cary Colonial

he people of Cary are no stranger to those articles touting the Triangle as a premier place to live. It turns out that people who live elsewhere read those stories, too, and make life-changing decisions based on them. Case in point: Amanda Quinn and Joe Malach were living in a cramped apartment in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Planning to marry and looking for a place to build their lives together, they settled on Wake County. Amanda found a job in finance at a telecom, and Joe took a position at a software company.

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Last August, they pounced on a 1990s colonial in Cary’s Lochmere community. Their realtor, Patricia Sweeney-Lowe of Century 21, insisted that Lochmere was their destination. The golf club was certainly a draw for Joe, but the 2,850 square foot house was impressive, too. Amanda and Joe, who are marrying this spring, particularly appreciate the open plan for the living room and kitchen, which creates a single living area. Only after they moved in did they discover that the Lochmere experience exceeded their realtor’s pitch. “The neighbors are amazing,” Quinn says. “You drive home and kids are actually playing on the street, not on their Xboxes.” While the kids play, the adults are prone to holding impromptu beerand-wine gatherings. Nope, doesn’t sound like New York. L

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S P E C I A L a d v e rt isi n g sec t i o n

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aesthetics SYNERGY SPA, AESTHETICS & WELLNESS and Collins Plastic Surgery >>> R. Stewart Collins, MD, Anna Churchill The unique combination of Synergy with Collins Plastic Surgery makes it the Triangleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only fullservice beauty destination. We offer our clients a state-of-the-art plastic surgery center with private operating room, as well as award-winning spas featuring advanced clinical skin care. When visiting Synergy and Collins Plastic Surgery you will be supported by an expert team of over 75 talented medical and spa professionals, all of whom are dedicated to bringing you the latest advances in plastic surgery, medical aesthetics, skin care, nail care and body therapy. Inside the Beltline: 2603 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608 North Raleigh: 8300 Health Park, Raleigh, NC 27615 919.510.5130 | feelsynergy.com SPECIAL PROMOTION

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Beautiful Smiles Walton, Maready & Goeckner Orthodontics >>> Dr. Elizabeth Maready, Dr. Kelly Goeckner, Dr. Mary Walton

Conveniently located on SW Cary Parkway in the Rex Medical Office Building, Walton, Maready & Goeckner Orthodontics delivers exceptional orthodontic care for children, teens and adults in a warm and friendly environment. Together with their highly trained and efficient team, they tailor each orthodontic plan to the patient’s chief concerns while being respectful of the individual’s specific lifestyle. Want a beautiful smile, but dread wearing braces? All three doctors are Invisalign Preferred Providers and offer Invisalign to both teens and adults. They understand how important teeth and an attractive smile are to their patient’s lives and are dedicated to creating healthy, beautiful smiles that make their patients feel confident.

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2016

Photo courtesy of Tolnitch Surgical Associates

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Breast Surgery in the Triangle

Tolnitch Surgical Associates >>> A member of the Duke Cancer Institute Dr. Lisa Tolnitch, MD, Dr. Gayle DiLalla, MD, Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD For 25 years Tolnitch Surgical Associates has been synonymous with cutting-edge treatment of both breast cancer and benign breast disease. Patients come to TSA knowing they will receive not only excellent surgical care but emotional care and support as well on their journey back to wellness. In July 2016, TSA will embark on a journey of their own as they join the Duke Cancer Institute at the newly formed Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cancer Care Center at 4101 Macon Pond Road, where they will join their expertise with Medical and Radiation Oncology and Radiology Imaging to offer the best care to the women of the Triangle. 2301 Rexwoods Drive, Suite 116, raleigh, nc 27607 | 919.782.8200 | carolinabreastcare.com SPECIAL PROMOTION

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Confident Retirement Richardson, Carrington, Weaver & Associates >>> Financial advisor James M. Richardson, CFP, ChFC, APMA is a big believer in dreaming big. He just thinks it’s necessary to separate fantasy from reality to achieve one’s retirement goals. Richardson and his team offer a comprehensive financial planning approach primarily for individuals and couples who are retired or approaching retirement. “We have a new, exclusive ‘Confident Retirement Approach’, which helps people see a bigger, more detailed picture of retirement,” he says. Once we understand the client’s goals and unique personal circumstances, we start working on pre-retirement and retirement planning. 3720 Benson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 | 919.874.0024 ext 101 | jamesrichardsonadvisor.com 50 | caryliving.com

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Diamond Jewelry Diamonds Direct Crabtree >>> At Diamonds Direct, your love is celebrated through our passion for diamonds. In 1995, Diamonds Direct changed the landscape of fine jewelry retail by eliminating the middleman and selling diamonds directly to the end consumer. Our unique retail concept is accompanied by exceptional customer education, a vast selection of diamonds and fine jewelry, and customer service guarantees and warrantees that are unmatched in the industry. We are proud to have called Raleigh home since 2008 and cherish all the friends weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made along the way. 4401 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612 | 919.571.2881 | DiamondsDirect.com SPECIAL PROMOTION

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Fashion, Fun and A Personalized Shopping Experience Sophie and Mollies Boutique >>> Joan Simpson, Maria Ortega

The shop is a hidden treasure in the heart of charming downtown Apex, offering personal attention and a fun approach to the shopping experience. The inviting and comfortable space along with the pampering by fun and friendly staff makes clients feel theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re shopping with friends. Looking for a fun outfit for a night on the town, or pieces for upcoming vacations or a special occasion? From tops, pants and dresses to jeans and unique jewelry, you will find something that makes you stylish and confident. Pop in and meet owners Maria and Joan. 108 N Salem Street, Suite A, Apex, NC 27502 | 919.362.7030 | sophieandmollies.com 52 | caryliving.com

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2016

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Family Dentistry

Kildaire Family Dentistry >>> Dr. Ashley DeSaix, DDS, MPH Team: Jackie Skolnik and Christine Lee Whether you are interested in achieving and maintaining optimum oral health, overcoming a distressing sleep dilemma, or creating the smile you have always wanted, Dr. DeSaix and her dedicated team at Kildaire Family Dental (KFD) take immense pride in their ability to assist patients in reaching their personal dental goals. KFD pairs state-of-the-art technology with the highest quality materials, equipment, and training from the top clinicians and dentists across the nation. As a mother and business owner, Dr. DeSaix knows how important time can be. For this reason, KFD welcomes entire families and offers block family appointments to accommodate busy schedules. Stop in and check out this amazing new dental family and see what all the hype is about. 3420 Ten Ten Road, Suite 310, Cary, NC 27518 | 919.342.8509 | KildaireFamilyDental.com SPECIAL PROMOTION

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Fee-only Financial Advisiors Financial Symmetry >>> Grace Kvantas, CFP®, Cameron Hendricks, CFP® Financial Symmetry is an independent, employee-owned financial planning firm. As fiduciaries, we provide our clients with advice that is objective and in the client’s best interest. We offer comprehensive financial planning to help you efficiently navigate saving for and enjoying retirement and planning and paying for college, as well as implementing a disciplined investment strategy. Cameron Hendricks, CFP® and Grace Kvantas, CFP® represent the new wave of NextGen advisors in the Triangle Area as a part of Financial Symmetry’s team. 1511 Sunday Drive, suite #300, Raleigh, NC 27607 | 919.851.8200 | financialsymmetry.com 54 | caryliving.com

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Medical and Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Oculofacial & Plastic Surgery Consultants >>> We are a state-of-the-art plastic surgery office, with a highly trained staff committed to providing a five-star feel. Our doctors constantly take time to improve their skills and perform with integrity. Dr. Renzo ZaldĂvar trained in ophthalmology and plastic surgery. His unique training garnered him recognition and membership into the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. His approach to medicine can truly be considered art. Dr. Peter Kreymerman recently relocated from Scottsdale, Arizona. He is double board-certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is known for being a perfectionist. 3731 NW Cary Pkwy #101, Cary, NC 27513 | 919.443.2557 | ncsurgery.com SPECIAL PROMOTION

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Spring is a time of growth, and part of that growth incorporates the way we look, feel and present ourselves to the world. From December to February, it’s common for us to hide behind plump coats and long sleeves. We may even feel listless from the lack of fresh air, lazy days and, dare I say it, those heavy holiday meals. Ladies and gentleman, it’s time to break that cycle. Let’s show some skin. Let’s paint our toes. Let’s welcome spring with a bang of dresses, accessories, shorts and sandals. Go ahead – put some beach waves in your hair and tackle the day with exultation. We were thrilled to visit with two local shops that guided us in appreciating the season for all that it’s worth. Samantha James at the Pink Magnolia Boutique and Mary Lechene at Salon LeChene were gracious enough to share their expertise on the subject. With tips from these ladies, you will feel great, you’ll look voguish, and spring will be yours for the taking.

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Cary is the second largest municipality in Wake County, the third largest municipality in The Triangle after Raleigh and Durham, and the seventh largest municipality in North Carolina. Coined by National Geographic in 2001 to stand for “Containment Area for Relocated Yankees”, Cary now has upstart Clayton to contend with, standing for “CaryLike Area Yankees are Trying Out Now.” Check out our list of things

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Umstead Uncorked: The Judgment of Paris The Umstead Hotel & Spa May 19, 6pm Join other wine connoisseurs in a blind wine tasting event to determine which wine is superior, that of California or that of France? In celebration of the 40th anniversary of this California event, The Umstead Hotel & Spa will provide world-class wines for you to judge. Tickets are just $60. http://goo.gl/SyqGCc

WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest Fuquay-Varina May 27-30 If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest in Fuquay-Varina is the ideal event. Patrons can celebrate the weekend through food, local exhibitors, live music and hot air balloons. Youngsters can enjoy Kid Zone, fit with face painting, yard games and a bounce house. wralfreedomballoonfest.com

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Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival Town of Caryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Booth Amphitheatre August 5 & 6 Beer, Bourbon & BBQ fest will give folks the chance to dine with the finest selection of grub. Accompanying the array of barbeque will be multiple tents with 40 bourbons and 60 beers on tap. If you need a break from chowing down, you can enjoy a seminar given by local brew masters, distillers and chefs. beerandbourbon.com/cary/show-info

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Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival Cary Town Hall August 27 & 28 Cary Town Hall will host the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. The event is famous for hosting talented artists, from decorative painters to fused glass, and many more. Live music will serenade guests as they shop, mingle and relish in the many local restaurant tents and food trucks. https://goo.gl/xNnbqd Cary Downtown Farmers Market Every Saturday, 8am-12:30pm Each Saturday, Chatham Street in downtown Cary will be brimming with local artisans, chefs and farmers. This is your opportunity to meet your neighbors, support local business and explore new cuisine. Bring your kids, pets and friends to indulge in the local community through shopping, events and live music. caryfarmersmarket.com

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Olde Fashioned 4th of July July 4, 9am-1pm Downtown Apex will throw a true olde fashioned 4th of July party. A parade will kick things off as it travels from the corner of Salem Street & Chatham Street, ending at the Apex Fire Department. There will be carnival games, street performers and, of course, ice cream. Deck out your car with patriotic accessories and join the festivites. https://goo.gl/208NA0

Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve Year-round The Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is home to some of Cary’s most alluring hiking trails. Trails are great for nature lovers, hikers, walkers and runners. Families and children can also enjoy the multiple nature programs, outdoor education facility and wildflower garden. Get in touch with nature by taking a trip to the preserve this summer. http://goo.gl/OLpMaO Jordan Lake State Park Year-round Apex is home to Jordan Lake State Park, a 14,000-acre reservoir. The park offers over 1,000 campsites, hiking trails and beaches. Spend a day bird watching, enjoying the lakeside playgrounds or picnicking at the multiple shelters. Folks can enjoy a paddleboard yoga class, boating on the wide-open water or simply sunbathing. http://goo.gl/OB1lG5 Wind Down Wednesdays at Waverly Place Wednesdays 6-9pm, June & July Revel in live music with some of the finest musical acts in town. Waverly Place will present local performers along with vendors and restaurants each Wednesday in the promenade. Bring a lawn chair and “wind down” with family and friends; concerts are free and open to the public. http://goo.gl/lLdn39

Photos courtesy of Cary Downtown Farmers’ Market Facebook page

“Being Happy Never Goes out of Style.”

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Make a Beeline to The North American Bee Center Thousands of people have visited The Bee Center since it opened in 2014 at Bayer Crop Science’s headquarters in RTP. Designed to serve as a focal point for bee health research and education, tours are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 2pm. During warmer months, tours include a close look at a demonstration honey beehive from the safety of the screened-in hive observation porch. http://goo.gl/FGO9vg Cary’s Newest Park: Carpenter Park Cary’s newest park will have a dedication at 10am on June 11th. Volunteers are working to have a community garden installed, and other highlights include pickleball courts, a central pond, children’s play area, basketball court, terraced lawn, preserved forest, pedestrian trail and picnic shelter. It’s also home to the privately funded memorial for American Eagle Flights 3378 and 3379 that crashed nearby in 1988 and 1994, respectively. www.townofcary.org herbfest The Page-Walker Arts & History Center hosts its annual “perennial favorite” Friends of Page-Walker Herbfest Saturday, May 7th, from 9am-3pm. The event is free of charge and kick-starts the planting of many home herb gardens throughout Wake County. Tour the Anne B. Kratzer Educational Garden and browse through booths selling herbs, garden products and crafts, and don’t miss the back-by-popular-demand butterfly releases! Held rain or shine. Friendsofpagewalker.org American Tobacco Trail The former railway built in 1906 carried rurally grown tobacco to market in Durham. Beginning in 2001 a small portion was started, and now the trail spans 23 miles, from rural New Hill in western Wake County through Chatham and Durham Counties and the city of Durham. Open to walkers, runners, dog walkers, bicyclists and horseback riders. Wake County currently manages 6.5 miles through the jurisdictions of the Towns of Cary and Apex. http://goo.gl/XSmo9C the RDU Airport Observation Park This park in Morrisville is popular with kids and adults (go early when picking up travellers). Take a picnic lunch and park for free for up to four hours. The main attraction is an elevated observation platform providing sweeping views of RDU’s 10,000-foot runway. Adjacent is the Air Traffic Control Tower, and one may spend hours plane-watching and listening to pilot-tower communications via audio speakers. www.rdu.com/observation-park/

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Cedar Forks District Park This 37-acre park is located near the NC-54 and Aviation Parkway intersection and abuts Crabtree Creek just downstream from Lake Crabtree. The park consists primarily of eight multi-use fields suitable for soccer, football or lacrosse, and is open daily for casual recreational use. The facility is available for rent for structured sports play. http://goo.gl/oFi6f5 DownTown Knits Not just for women. Men, women and children can learn to knit, crochet or sew at the DownTown Knits shop on Salem Street in Apex. Classes start weekly. The day I visited, a man was learning to sew in the classroom adjacent to the yarn and teashop. Gorgeous yarns, pattern books and comfy couches all inspire knitters and non-knitters alike to “set a spell”. www.downtownknits.com

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Neomonde Café and Bakery Located in Morrisville, Neomonde bakes the pita bread for local Trader Joe’s so you can get your fix when you can’t get to the real deal. But the Lebanese Saleh family recipes used in the 1970s by the matriarch Cecilia (who still oversees the kitchen) still stay true to the original family recipes, using all fresh ingredients (always more parsley than bulgar in the tabbuleh). Lunch, dinner or to-go (sold by the pound); food that is good and good for you. www.neomonde.com Indian food markets Sixteen percent of Cary residents were not born in the US. The many Indian and Asian born residents ensure the excellent and varied options of Indian food markets, especially in the area between Cary and Morrisville. Shops such as Patel Brothers Grocery Store, Spices Hut Indian Grocery, and Triangle Indian Market offer vegetables, ingredients and spices unavailable in most mainstream stores. Music At Koka Booth Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary Enjoy multiple shows at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary this summer. You can witness acts like Willie Nelson, Ringo Starr and Modest Mouse. Be sure to catch the North Carolina Symphony Summerfest as they put on multiple shows throughout the season. Bring the family, pack a picnic and enjoy live musical acts. boothamphitheatre.com Family Story time at West Regional Library Family story time is a great way to bond as a family this summer. Each Thursday night at 7pm, West Regional Library will host the event for parents and kids. You can expect stories, puppets, singing and dancing throughout the 30-minute sessions. Arrive early and browse the many books, DVDs and CDs the library has on hand. http://goo.gl/Okz2B6 caryliving.com | 61

Fuquay-Varina Splash Pad Take the kids to Fuquay-Varina’s newly constructed Splash Pad. Kids are encouraged to run, splash and play at the 6,000 square foot pad. The 35 water features are home to multiple jets and streams that are sure to wear your little ones out, just in time for nap. http://goo.gl/KNPvwT

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Cloer Family Vineyards in apex Savor local wine with the Cloer Family at their vast vineyard in Apex. Take a tour of the grounds and experience the four different Muscadine grapes grown on the property. Finish off the tour with a wine tasting at the winery, where you can learn more about their process. cloerfamilyvineyards.com

Wynton’s World: Cooking Classes in cary Learn a few key culinary skills at Wynton’s World in Cary this summer. Students ranging from kids to adults can explore multiple avenues of cooking. Have a romantic date night at one of the couples classes or enjoy a parent/child class where you can learn as a team. Escape the heat this summer and become a respected chef. wyntonsworld.com

Daniel’s Restaurant Patio Daniel’s Restaurant in Apex is a well-known Italian restaurant with an excellent menu. Its key feature is the stunning patio, allowing you to soak up the sunshine while enjoying a hand-stretched pizza and glass of Moscato. Select this restaurant patio for your next lunch outing. danielsapex.com

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Mineral Spring Inn & Garden in Fuquay-Varina Savor the historic charm at this enchanted bed and breakfast in the heart of Fuquay-Varina. Have a staycation at the Mineral Spring Inn and enjoy the colonial ambiance with home cooked meals, massages and events. Set aside some time to walk the gardens fit with azaleas, roses and large redbud trees. www.fuquayinn.com

Haw River Trail Escape the rush of the city by hiking, biking or canoeing the Haw River. The 70-mile land and water trail covers a large part of the Piedmont, giving you the opportunity to explore unique territory in your own backyard. Nature surrounds you in this tranquil setting, leaving you feeling relaxed in the midst of summer. www.thehaw.org

New Hope Valley: The Triangle’s Train Just past Apex off Highway 1 is a train adventure for the whole family. A nonprofit, volunteer-run museum and steam engine train with roofed open cars runs most weekends April-December, and some Wednesdays and Fridays through September. Trips are an hour long. Rent the “Birthday Caboose” for your special event, or sign up to “Drive-a-Loco”. Check website for schedule and special events. www.triangletrain.com

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Designers and Artists from Holly Springs, Morrisville, Apex BY Karlie Justus Marlowe

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Nautigullsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hand-crafted soaps, shave and body products are made with all natural ingredients to produce unique scent combinations like lavender, chamomile and calendula, and patchouli, vanilla and incense. The Holly Springs company also incorporates local beers and spirits from Big Boss Brewing, Bombshell Brewing and western North Carolina moonshiners for small batches of boozy bath products. nautigullssoapcompany.com 66 | caryliving.com

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No big box stores here: Western Wake County is a breeding ground for crafters, illustrators and painters who sell their wares on Etsy, their own e-commerce shops, and at regional festivals. Many, like Wit & Whistle’s Amanda Wright and Oliver Blu Design’s Christy Hodgson, graduated with art and design degrees, while others started out as a trial-and-error hobby. All of them, however, share the drive and hustle it takes to make and market one-of-a-kind, handmade goods. This roundup is a small slice of the creativity and talent found in the area, and features some of Oprah’s Favorite Things, boozy bath products,a sit-down session for Fido, and the ultimate baby shower gift for moms-to-be – and much more.

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Amanda Wright’s cards celebrate holidays with a wink and a nudge. From wedding cards emblazoned with a congratulatory “Yay, you aren’t going to die alone” to the encouraging birthday message “You make mom jeans look hot,” the designs made from her quirky A-frame house in Cary and sold through her online shop are LOL-cool. witandwhistle.com caryliving.com | 67

Even with back-to-back mentions in Oprahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Favorite Things roundup and its first mall retail location in Crabtree Valley Mall, hometown success story Moon & Lolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots remain planted in its downtown Apex production space and store front. Designer and owner Kelly Shatat mixes preppy, classic monograms with edgier mixed metals to redefine classic Southern accessorizing. moonandlola.com

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This Holly Springs maker has boho-chic cred. Owner Sara McCormickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Etsy shop is a mix of photography, altered journals and jewelry, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s her Coachella-worthy gemstone work that stands out. Check out her copper rings with blue kyanite and oval moonstone cabochon, and pendants fashioned out of pink aura and amethyst. etsy.com/shop/BelladeLunaDesigns

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Lynda M. Metcalf Morrisville artist Lynda M. Metcalf has an eye for nature. Her digital illustrations and mixed media paintings of crafty-looking foxes, pastel-colored cats and flying llamas are perfect for gender-neutral nurseries, while her detailed mushroom and woodlands patterns and framed prints transition into grown-up spaces. lyndammetcalf.com 70 | caryliving.com

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Photos courtesy of Oliver Blu Designs Etsy shop

Oliver Blu Designs Apex designer Christy Hodgson’s custom child onesies with patterned dog appliques landed her on craft-queen Martha Stewart’s talk show in 2008, and she’s been designing cards, bibs, totes and more ever since. Invited to a baby shower for twins? Don’t miss Hodgson’s twin set, which features a duo of onesies that complete a dachshund when laid side by side. oliverbludesigns.com

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Animal portraits are often art that only a pet owner can love – but not Eric Sweet’s watercolor paintings. Even the furball-averse can appreciate the Cary painter’s fine art approach to capturing beloved house cats and dogs. No pets in the house? Sweet’s originals and prints also capture horses, tortoises, zebras and more. signedsweet.com

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Melissa Paxton’s small Cary studio churns out a wide variety of ceramic objects for the home, including faceted mixing and serving nesting bowls, hip wall planters and angular tabletop lamps in a rainbow of primary colors. Muddy Heart’s aesthetic is hip and streamlined, with a healthy dose of kitsch thanks to the shop’s salt and toothpick holder “monsters.” muddyheart.com

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Modern European Furniture ambiente modern furniture >>> Ambiente Modern Furnitureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to bring the finest brands of modern furniture to the Triangle. In our 32,000 square foot showroom you can experience the best furniture from all around the world. We have been in business for over 30 years and are extremely proud of our reputation for quality and service. We stock many of the items that we sell and will always guarantee the lowest price. Stop by our showroom today and find out why we have been the leader in modern furniture in North Carolina for over three decades. 3915 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 | 919.572.2870 | ambientefurniture.com 74 | caryliving.com

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plastic surgery Specialists in Plastic Surgery, PA >>> Specialists in Plastic Surgery is a full-service cosmetic and reconstructive surgery practice located in Raleigh since 1984. Our practice philosophy centers on excellent patient experiences, patient-driven outcomes and natural-looking enhancements. We also offer laser therapies, full skin care, and CoolSculpting treatments. Our new “boutique experience” location in Cary is now open, and is a great complement to our Raleigh center. Our board-certified plastic surgeons – Don L. Oschwald, MD, Matthew W. Blanton, MD, Roger R. Russell, MD, Sanjay V. Daluvoy, MD, and Richard E. Carlino, MD – offer you the latest in surgical and nonsurgical options to achieve your best self.

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Private Client Services First Tennessee Bank >>> Personal attention, exclusive access. At First Tennessee, our private client services will give you preferred access to dedicated resources. Our private client relationship managers will offer you both proactive and responsive insight into the financial services we make available to meet your needs. Your relationship manager will help manage all the details of your financial life, while helping you move decisively toward opportunities that can strengthen your future. 4801 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612 | 919.789.2987 | firsttennessee.com/raleighvip 76 | caryliving.com

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Southern Chic Pink Magnolia boutique >>> Samantha James, Ashley James Imagine a place where every time you walk through the door you’re greeted with enthusiasm and true Southern hospitality. A place where you’re treated like an old friend no matter if you frequent the store or stumble across it for the very first time. Pink Magnolia offers a Southern chic atmosphere with all the current trends in clothing, jewelry and accessories at affordable prices. With special offers like cold beverages, experienced stylists and customer loyalty programs, you’ll have a hard time shopping anywhere else. 1205 Parkside Main Street, Cary, NC 27519 | 919.518.5532 | lovepinkmagnolia.com SPECIAL PROMOTION

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Stylist Gifts and Accessories Halieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boutique >>> Corrie and Steve Ismaili Corrie and Steve Ismaili are the dynamic husband and wife duo that is bringing gifts and accessories to Cary with a fresh edge. Corrie is a fourth generation business owner with a knack for finding unique, one-of-a-kind products for everyone. Both believe in the small neighborhood approach where customer service is priority and customers become family. The store sells all things gift related for any occasion, and has become the go-to place for accessories. They also sell everyday clothing and offer onsite monogramming. 1209 Parkside Main Street, Cary, NC 27519 | 919.462.0902 | haliesboutique.com 78 | caryliving.com

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True Health The Health Studio >>> Dr. Amy Jackson DC, FIAMA In this day and age, many of us are facing health challenges that are unexplainable. From food intolerances to autoimmune disorders, our bodies are being constantly challenged. We go from doctor to doctor searching for the answers to relieve our symptoms, only to be handed a prescription for medication, or to be told that there is nothing wrong. Dr. Amy Jackson has helped countless patients get to the root cause of their symptoms and restore their true health. Call the office today to schedule a complimentary consultation to start your journey back to your true health. 6104 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 | 919.463.0021 | thehealthstudio.com SPECIAL PROMOTION

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Varicose Vein Treatment and Removal Raleigh Vein and Laser Center >>> Dr. Janice Hong Messier Dr. Janice Hong Messier, MD is board certified in general surgery with an additional board certification in vascular surgery, and has more than 20 years of experience as a leader in advanced treatment for varicose veins. In 2004, Dr. Messier founded Raleigh Vein and Laser Center to serve the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increasing demand for a medical practice devoted exclusively to minimally-invasive varicose vein surgery procedures and cosmetic treatment of spider veins. The first step to healthy legs and reducing bulging, painful veins is scheduling an appointment with Dr. Janice Hong Messier at Raleigh Vein and Laser Center. 2011 Falls Valley Drive, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27615 | 919.866.0002 | raleighvein.com 80 | caryliving.com

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Mothers today are expected to juggle multiple tasks, from carpool and mealtime to the inevitable breakdowns from their sweet children. Amongst this chaos, they aim to carve out time for themselves. This could be disguised in many ways: a bubble bath, massage or workout. Achieving these simple tasks can be challenging, but through one momfocused nonprofit, health and fitness is made easy. No Excuse Mom is a nonprofit organization that concentrates on the physical and mental wellness of mothers. In 2014 California resident, personal trainer and mother of three, Maria Kang, founded the organization. Kang had one goal in mind, and that was to create an effortless means of working out and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, with kids in tow. In many news circuits, Kang was the victim of major

backlash due to her openness on living and leading an active lifestyle. A photo of her in workout attire, holding her three sons with the caption “What’s Your Excuse?” went viral, and the negativity soon followed. Folks all around America were putting the mother down for being too healthy, too in shape, and portraying a false image of what motherhood looks like. Kang stood by her photo, stood up against the verbal abuse and actively encouraged other mothers to join her on this excursion to a robust lifestyle through fitness. No Excuse Mom is a program that teaches women how to fulfill a healthy lifestyle while combating the obesity crisis that America is facing today. It’s a group that encourages women to look at exercise as an enjoyable activity that they deserve and not a burdening chore. While the main chapter is California caryliving.com | 83

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based, there are many chapters popping up across the nation. Fellow mothers are nothing but encouraged by Kang and the program she has created. There are only two chapters in the Triangle, with Cary acting as host to one. Chapter leader Eva Ryder is a mother of two and personal advocate for incorporating fitness into your everyday life. “Your fitness is attainable no matter what obstacles you might be facing. Staying fit and healthy will enable you to be the best version of yourself.” Ryder volunteers for No Excuse Mom, as it is her true passion. This allows the group to remain free for members. Members keep in touch through a Facebook group and work out twice a week for 30 minutes at a time. The Cary chapter meets at local parks where parents and children can enjoy the outdoors while both exercising and socializing. Ryder believes that incorporating the children is vital for their prosperity. “The children are learning not only to be active, but also to respect adults and their surroundings,” she says. It’s common to hear the sounds of laughter, chatter and silly games like tag throughout the workout. The children have just as much fun – if not more – than the adults. The sessions incorporate workouts from many different avenues. Yoga, HIIT and Pilates are just a few exercise styles included throughout the sessions. Their main focus is to bring awareness to the mind, the body and the spirit. Women achieve this through the three main workout groups of strength, flexibility and cardio. While it seems like a lot, mothers (and children) are successful at focusing on these core groups each week.

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While fitness is key to the organization, women are also inspired to focus on what food they’re eating, what they’re feeding their children and how it affects their everyday lifestyle. Chapter leaders, along with Ryder, are available to inspire and guide women through the daily challenges of preparing wholesome meals for themselves and their families. The great outdoors is another key factor for the No Excuse Mom organization. Luckily, our beloved town of Cary has done an impeccable job at establishing stunning parks and greenways. Workout spots for the group can change weekly, offering these women and children an opportunity to tour the town through the parks. Davis Drive, Sears Farm and Kids Together are frequented by the group and adored by the children. Inclement weather doesn’t slow them down – workouts can be moved indoors to a public location that is willing to host the insured group. This organization connects women to local parks, local business and other like-minded souls; it’s truly inspiring. Along with being fitness centered and health conscious, this group has created a brilliant opportunity to build lasting relationships. This is a pivotal time in a parent’s life, where they may feel too busy or overwhelmed to bond and form meaningful connections with other likeminded individuals. “One of the biggest gifts this group has to offer is the opportunity for new friendships,” Ryder states. “Not only for the mothers, but for the children as well. We have mom’s night out and plan play dates. We keep in touch using social media, and talk daily.” No Excuse Mom is creating a community; a supportive, encouraging and lively community. Each month the group hosts a family workout where husbands are able to join and participate in this positive cause. Ryder understands the importance of working out together as a family unit – the fitness doesn’t end with just the moms. This is a community that’s thriving and growing daily. It’s a welcoming group with a simple mindset. Ryder understands and believes in these women. “Mothers today are bombarded with high expectations to be perfect. This group’s focus is on understanding and uplifting one another. We understand motherhood is anything but perfection.” The future has a lot to hold for the group. There are talks of a No Excuse Kids chapter with programs specific for children. Local businesses are always welcome to host the group, and women are encouraged to reach out to the group via Facebook. Can you believe that an association with this much to offer is free? Get involved with this community of aspiring women as they create an image of wholesome mindfulness through exercise, healthy eating habits and friendships. So I ask you, what’s your excuse? L

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When adults see the grassy area between the dragon sculpture and the shelter at Kids Together Playground in Cary, some of them ask what it’s for. But the kids don’t have to ask – they know. It’s for running up. It’s for rolling down. It’s a hill, and that is what hills are for. It fits the entire principal of the park: Kids Together is meant to be accessible to all kids, regardless of their physical or intellectual ability. Any kid can get on the hill – once they’re on it, the play can take any form. “The entire playground was designed using the principles of universal design,” says Marla Dorrel, a founder, board member, and volunteer with the park. “If you design to accommodate special needs or multiple generations, it becomes easier for everyone to use.” Kids Together opened in June 2000, but the idea dates to 1994, when two local girls, aged six and seven, decided their younger sisters, who had special needs, deserved playgrounds that were accessible to them. At about the same time, Bruce Brown, who is Kids Together’s vice president today, suggested a similar idea as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Dorrel has been involved since the mid-90s as well – long enough to see the park and the children who use it change. “We’re on to the next generation,” she says – both of kids and equipment. One worn-out play structure was replaced in 2014. The new one had to be designed in keeping with Kids Together’s guiding principles: everyone has to be able to use it. One prospective design looked really fun, but it wasn’t wheelchair accessible, so they didn’t go with it. “What we don’t want is for the child in the wheelchair to 86 | caryliving.com

Annual Party for Kids Together Playground When: June 5th, 3-5 pm Where: Kids Together Playground, 111 Thurston Drive, Cary

Web: KidsTogetherCary.org What: “It’s a simple, kind of oldfashioned party,” says founder Marla Dorrel. “We do some crafts, we make noisemakers. We march around.” Kids make fruit juice slushies, too, at this annual celebration of the Kids Together Playground.

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roll up and say, ‘That looks like fun. I can’t go there,’” Dorrel says. The equipment has to be accessible, but integrated: they’re not looking for one set of equipment for kids with physical differences and a separate one for able-bodied kids, but places all kids can play together. Accordingly, traditional swings are side-by-side with accessible chair swings. “The child in the wheelchair or who has some other physical challenge,” Dorrel says, “can they be right there with everyone else?” Kids Together integrates its play equipment into the natural environment, too. The plants are carefully chosen to provide interesting scenery – there’s even a maintenance manual specifying the proper plants – but also as playthings: Dorrel loves showing up at the park and seeing the piles of leaves or flowers kids have left behind. And the playground integrates public art – the dragon, sure, but also stylized benches, some of which contain talk tubes. Looking forward, Dorrel says, Kids Together is raising funds and planning for a misting garden. True to Kids Together’s mission, the stone benches and boulders surrounding this planned water feature can be climbed, sat, or relaxed on – allowing kids of all abilities to enjoy the area, but also keeping the place interesting in the winter months. “I guess we consider it the final piece, but this is always going to be a work in progress,” Dorrel says – and it doesn’t sound like she’d want it any other way. L

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Carolina RailHawks vs Fort Lauderdale Strikers May 7 | 7:30pm WakeMed Soccer Park 201 Soccer Park Drive | Cary This season fans can expect to watch the talented, world-class RailHawks while enjoying a new and upgraded all-around game day experience. WakeMed Soccer Park has been modernized with a new South Stand Supporters Section, an added VIP seating level,enhanced technology, and new

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LIVE in The District Music Series May 5 | 6-8:30pm In front of Stone Theatre | Park West 14 Village Market Place | Morrisville Each THURSDAY night through June 2nd bring your lawn chairs and blanket and come join us for LIVE in The District Music Series from 6pm-8:30pm. Whether you want to sit, stand or dance, we know you’ll enjoy the beautiful spring weather and some FREE fun LIVE music in our brand-new outdoor venue in front of Stone Theatre – Park West 14. There will be plenty of stuff for the kids to do as well … we have FREE face painting and balloon artists! And for those adults looking for a frosty beverage, we will have drinks for sale and proceeds will benefit a local charity! www.parkwestvillage.net.

concessions services that include in-seat food and beverages. Additionally, a Far Post Beer Garden has been added, which will serve local craft brews and be a gathering point for all fans looking to socialize and celebrate. The Duck Donuts Family Zone offers families fun soccer-related activities, face painting and inflatables. There is definitely something for everybody! For more information on how to purchase tickets please visit http://goo.gl/u645Ew or call the box office at 919.459.8144. 36th Annual Apex PeakFest May 7 | 9am-5pm Historic Downtown Apex PeakFest is the largest public event in Apex, and it is about more than fun. Live music all day, artists of every kind (jewelry, pottery, watercolor and acrylic), entertainment for the kids, food that you would find at the fair, and

5th Annual Peak City Pig Fest

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so much more! Vendors are charged a fee to participate and businesses become sponsors, helping to offset the expenses of the day. apexpeakfest.com. Party at the Garden Hut May 7 | The Garden Hut 1004 Old Honeycutt Road | Fuquay-Varina Hot dogs and fixin’s. A favorite for 13 years! Nelsasgardenhut.com. Western Wake Woman’s club Annual Fundraiser & Silent Auction Benefiting Meg’s Smile May 20 | 6:30-8:30pm The Frontier at Research Triangle Park 800 Park Offices Drive | Durham The Western Wake Woman’s Club is excited to host its Annual Fundraiser & Silent Auction on May 20th to benefit the Meg’s Smile Foundation. Meg’s Smile is a local charitable organization that provides gifts and experiences to children affected by serious illnesses. Meg’s Smile was founded by Jim and Terri Wasley in memory of their daughter Meg, who passed away from a brain tumor at eight years old. The mission of the organization is to bring smiles to the faces of children and their families while they are going through what can be a very long and emotional journey. Since its inception in 2011, Meg’s Smile has granted over 140 “smiles” to North Carolina children. Cost: $35 per guest; includes heavy appetizers, beer, wine and silent auction. www.westernwakewomansclub.org. 7th Annual Herbfest May 7 | 9am-3pm Page-Walker Arts & History Center 119 Ambassador Loop | Cary This event promises something for everyone – from the most seasoned garden enthusiasts to anyone looking to turn their thumbs green. Guests will have an opportunity to stroll through craft and herb booths that will be selling items related to gardening, herbs, native plants, perennials, nature and cooking. Other highlights will include the must-see live butterfly releases; the silent auction featuring herbs and garden-related items; kid activities; and the popular Young Friends bake sale featuring delicious treats. Food will be available for sale at local food trucks, which is a new addition to the festival this year. www.friendsofpagewalker.org.

Art After Dark May 13 | 5-9pm Centennial Square 102 N. Main Street | Fuquay-Varina Organized in a potluck fashion, with local artists, organizations and businesses encouraged to get involved to showcase local arts in the Fuquay-Varina downtown. The event will include a local artists’ and crafters’ market, live local music, kids’ creative activities, and more! General Public – $10 www.fuquayvarinaartscouncil.wildapricot.org. 5th Annual Purple Cloth 5K May 14 | 8am Kid’s Dash | 8:15am 5K Bond Park 801 High House Road | Cary Presented by Genesis UMC supporting Dorcas Ministries. The Purple Cloth 5K main event weaves through the paved and gentle hilly trails of scenic Bond Park, in the heart of Cary. The course is mostly hard-packed wood chips and grass, with some pavement between trails. Good footing exists throughout the entire course. The race starts and finishes at the big grassy field adjacent to the volleyball court. www.purplecloth5k.com. Fairy Garden class May 14 | 11am The Garden Hut 1004 Old Honeycutt Road | Fuquay-Varina Create your own tiny oasis! Fun & interactive. Bring your own creative container and we’ll help you plant it after class. Free; registration required. Nelsasgardenhut.com. TurtleFest May 14 | 1pm Bass Lake Park 900 Bass Lake Road | Holly Springs Join us for a day of celebrating and learning all about turtles. Interactive exhibits. Meet biologists, herpetologists and wildlife rehabilitators. Make crafts, play games, win prizes. Meet live animals. Student art contest. www.hollyspringsnc.us. Carolina Puppet Theater presents The Gingerbread Man May 17 | 11am Holly Springs Cultural Center 300 West Ballentine Street | Holly Springs The Carolina Puppet Theatre is an enchanting puppet experience creatively entertaining audiences with high-energy antics. 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.” Styx with Kansas and Don Felder May 18 | 6pm Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Parkway | Cary Boothamphitheatre.com

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Umstead Uncorked: The Judgment of Paris May 19 | 6pm Umstead Hotel & Spa 100 Woodland Pond Drive | Cary Join other wine connoisseurs in a blind wine tasting event to determine which wine is superior, that of California or that of France? In celebration of the 40th anniversary of this California event, The Umstead Hotel & Spa will provide world-class wines for you to judge. Tickets are just $60. www.theumstead.com. Fest in the West May 21 | 12-6pm Parkside Town Commons 7119 O’Kelly Chapel Road | Cary Live music, local arts & crafts, local beer, and food. Kids Zone. Demonstrations and fun contests. Celebrate Cary’s rural past at the first-ever festival to take place in western Cary! festinthewest.com. 6th Annual Rock Your World Benefit Concert May 21 | 6-11pm RallyPoint Sport Grill 837 Bass Pro Lane | Cary Fundraiser for Hope for Haiti Foundation and Franconi Anemia Research Fund. Enjoy five

Photo courtesy of The Friends of Page-Walker hours of music under a 7,000 square foot tent featuring NC rock legends Nantucket, along with Band of Brothers, Kyle Scobie and Kaylin Roberson. Activities will also include huge silent auction, raffle, food and drink specials, and a book drive for Haitian students. $20 donation for ticket. For more information, visit rockyourworldraleigh.com. WINE WALKS for the KAY YOW CANCER FUND: Red, White and Brute Offering special sparkling wines May 27 | 5-9pm Stroll through Waverly Place and visit each store for a relaxed evening of shopping complete with wine tastings featuring wines under $20/bottle and interactive demonstrations or art viewings at each store. The evening will include live music. waverlycary.com. Finally Friday Apex May 27 | 5-9pm Downtown Apex On the last Friday, or “final” Friday of each month from April to September 2016, the Apex Downtown Business Association will be bringing entertainment and food to Salem Street for some after-work relaxation and fun. Participating #downtownapexnc merchants and restaurants will be offering special procaryliving.com | 93

motions as well, and will be open until 9pm. So hurry home from work, gather up the family, and head to Downtown Apex. apexdowntown.com

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WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest May 27-30 Fuquay-Varina The public is invited to a mass ascension of all participating balloons, followed by a balloon “glow” just after sunset on Friday, May 27th as the festival begins. Events in Fuquay-Varina continue on Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings with competition balloon flights. Each afternoon/evening spectators will enjoy a mass ascension and a balloon glow, with a few of the balloons providing tethered rides benefiting charities. When the balloons aren’t flying, you’re invited to enjoy a wide variety of North Carolina-based foods along with NC State Fair inspired foods (40+ different food lines and vendors are planned), take in live local and regional musicians, field games for all ages, a Merchant, Arts & Craft Village presented by the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, a Chef’s Challenge, and more. wralfreedomballoonfest.com. Wind Down Wednesdays at Waverly Place Wednesdays June & July | 6-9pm Waverly Place 575 New Waverly Place | Cary Revel in live music with some of the finest musical acts in town. Waverly Place will present local performers along with vendors and restaurants each Wednesday in the promenade. Bring a lawn chair and “wind down” with family and friends; concerts are free and open to the public. waverlycary.com. Dog Days of June June 4 | 9am-1pm Bond Park, Field #6 801 High House Road | Cary A day filled with family fun for you and your dogs. Participate in the Charity Raffle. Compete in the Skyhoundz Canine Frisbee Disc Competition. Check out local dog rescue groups and other vendors. Adopt a new pet. Vaccinate and microchip your pets as Cary Animal Control teams up with local veterinarians. Bring your friendly, leashed dog for some summertime fun! Canine Frisbee Disc Competition, dog wash, rabies vaccines and microchipping clinic. 7th Annual Apex Latino Arts Festival June 4 Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem Street | Historic Downtown Apex Fun activities for the whole family! Art workshops, jewelry making, woodworking, coloring, piñatas and more! apexlatinofest.com. 5th Annual Peak City Pig Fest June 17-18 Downtown Apex The 5th Annual Peak City Pig Fest is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS), the nation’s leading BBQ sanctioning

body. Cook teams from all over the country will come to compete against each other for prize money while cooking chicken, ribs, beef brisket and pork. peakcitypigfest.com. Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band June 18 | 7:30pm Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Parkway | Cary Boothamphitheatre.com

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Gigiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Playhouse Grand Opening June 18 Swift Creek Shopping Center 2887 Jones Franklin Road | Raleigh GiGiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Playhouse is an established series of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers serving children and adults of all ages. Each Playhouse provides educational and therapeutic programs at no charge to families. gigisplayhouse.org/raleigh. Carolina Puppet Theater presents The Little Red Hen June 21 | 11am Holly Springs Cultural Center 300 West Ballentine Street | Holly Springs The Carolina Puppet Theatre is an enchanting puppet experience creatively entertaining audiences with high-energy antics. $5 per person (children under 12 months old get in free). Finally Friday Apex June 24 | 5-9pm Downtown Apex | apexdowntown.com

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morrisville easter egg hunt Held on Saturday, March 19th.

beer & bacon festival

Held on Saturday, April 9th at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

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union bank grand opening

Union Bank held its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration on March 30th by hosting The Cary Chamber of Commerce’s monthly “Business After Hours” event. Located in the Bradford Shopping Center at the corner of Davis Drive and High House Roads, more than 200 people came out to help celebrate the bank’s first permanent location in Cary. A second location is currently under construction in North Raleigh and should be open by the end of this year.

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wine walk at waverly place

Held on March 25th. More than 400 people attended, raising more than $4,000 for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

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great grapes! wine & food festival Held on April 23rd at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

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