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Fight Cancer: Swim Across America, May 20 in Cary

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For 25 years, Swim Across America (SAA) has been raising money for fight cancer. Now, with the support of Triangle Aquatic Center, this iconic event is coming to Cary on May 20, 2012. Show your support by signing up or sponsoring a swimmer.…

Cary Family Dental Free Clinic This Saturday

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For several years, Dr. Allan Acton of Cary Family Dental has held a smile makeover contest, whereby the deserving winners received a free dental makeover. This year, his office has decided to open up their services on a first-come, first-served basis for free services on Saturday April 14, 2012.…

Get Rid of Old Pills and Medications This Saturday

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This Saturday, March 24 between 10am and 2pm residents can drop off these unwanted medicines at four locations.…

Area Runners Support 5K to Fight Cancer

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all photos Brooke Meyer Cary, NC- The Miles For Matt 5K to fight cancer was held March 10 out at Wake Med Soccer Park. Almost 300 runners participated this year.…

Free Eye Exams This Thursday in Cary

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Story from staff reports. Photo by Tony Unruh. Cary, NC- The Cary Lions Club will be offering free vision screening at Bond Park this Thursday, March 22, 2012.…

Shaved Heads Raise $28,000 on Friday at J.F. Gemelli

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On Friday, about 30 people got their heads shaved for charity at J.F. Gemelli in Stonecreek Village. The effort, on behalf of the St. Baldrick's Foundation for research into childhood cancer, raised over $28,000.…

Farmer’s Market Returns to Downtown Cary

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On April 7, Downtown Cary will again have its farmer's market.…

Health: Parenting and Pre-Teens

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If you're like me, you may sometimes have trouble breaking through to your kids on matters of health and sexuality. Now, the Poe Center is bringing an innovative program to Cary just for parents of pre-teens.…

Food: What’s My Beef?

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Beef has a bad reputation. It's considered dirty, and fatty, and just plain unhealthy. But not all beef is equal. In fact, it can be one of the best foods for you. It all depends on where it's from, and how it was raised.…

Community: Three Events to Fight Cancer

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For six years, Bill Cossa has headed up the Matt Cossa Memorial Foundation named for his son, Matt who died from Hodgkin’s lymphoma in the spring of 2006 . The Foundation has three events coming up this spring where you can help the fight against cancer and honor the memory…

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