Celebrate Cary

Story by Lindsey Chester | September 17, 2009 | Tags: cary, cary events, Community, koka booth

Cary is hosting a “Celebrate Cary at Sunset” evening at Koka Booth Ampitheater this Saturday, Sept 19 beginning at 3 p.m. and ending at dusk. Celebrate Cary at Sunset was started to provide non-profits an avenue to connect with the community.

“I am so excited we have the chance to showcase many of our Cary nonprofit organizations at this community wide event.  This is an opportunity for our citizens to learn more about volunteerism, how to take advantage of these services, or how to participate as a volunteer”, says Sheila Ogle, Cary Community Foundation Board President.

Entertainment will be provided by talented artists including dancers, musicians, actors and singers.  ”We are especially excited about our guest emcees, Free Association Theatre Ensemble (FATE),” said Lyman Collins, Cary’s Cultural Arts Manager.  The event will also feature artists, photographers, members from Applause! Cary Youth Theatre, Stage Door Dance Productions, Carolina Rail Hawk Dance Teams, Graceful Expressions Dance Education, the Cary Academy Rocking Jazz Band, the Cary Players, Dancers Pointe Academy, Swoops - the mascot of the Carolina Rail Hawks, Acoustic Duo – Acoustic Guitar and Upright Bass, CC & CO Dance Complex and Vocal Motion – the SAS Show Choir.

One of the many reasons to celebrate Cary is that we are a family-oriented community.  Cary companies and groups will be providing a wide variety of youth activities.  These will be fun, family-oriented and FREE.   Kids can do balloon art, chalk-the-walk, self-portraits, face painting, tumbling, kids fitness testing, hair braiding/beading, princess crafting .  Families can also take a nature walk along the lake.

No celebration of Cary would be complete without a family fitness event and Celebrate Cary at Sunset has one!  Becky Schmidt, Booth Amphitheatre General Manager, is excited about the Cary 7000 Family Fun Run. The $15 entry fee will be waved for entrants that bring food donations for the NC Food Bank.  An important activity for all ages is the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC food drive.  Collection barrels will be available for the donation of non-perishable food in honor of HUNGER AWARENESS MONTH.  To register to race go online to http://www.insideoutsports.com .