From 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, Cambria Suites at RDU Airport will be sponsoring a public charity event with Music4Hope.

The Music4Hope Foundation brings music into the lives of children and their families who are experiencing life threatening diseases, including cancer.

Our mission is to bring music into the lives of children and their families experiencing life threatening diseases, you have come to the right place. Our first charity project last year benefited the NC Children’s Promise which raised over $1,000,000.00.

If you are a musician, songwriter, area business owner, you are welcome to contribute in any way possible to make a difference for a child or family member in need. – Music4Hope website

Food & Drink

Free food and drinks will be available and all donations will go directly to Music4Hope, which supports Duke Children’s Hospital and UNC for children with cancer.

Music & Prizes

There will also be live music by Rush Street as well as several prizes given away by Cambria Suites, including a romance package, bed & breakfast package and a weekend night stay with a bottle of wine.

Friday, June 11:
Starlight Concert Series: Moment’s Notice. Page-Walker Arts & History Center Garden, 7:30 p.m.
FREE. Drift away to an eclectic mix of high-energy jazz with Bobby Moody and friends! For your comfort, please bring a blanket or lawn chair. For more, call (919) 460-4963.

Saturday, June 12:
Summerfest featuring Tiempo Libre
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 5 p.m.
A night of Latin fire! Cuban jazz ensemble Tiempo Libre headlines this program of music from Spain, Central America and South America. Come early and participate in the popular Instrument Zoo, where kids can try out and play various instruments! Ticket prices and more at www.boothamphitheare.com.

Sunday, June 13:
Triangle Wind Ensemble – Sertoma Amphitheatre in Bond Park, 6 p.m.
FREE. The Triangle Wind Ensemble delights with some of its favorite pieces from their current season. For more, call (919) 469-4061 or visit www.trianglewind.org.

See ya ’round town!

About “Shout” Band Music

“Shout” describes the singing style and form of worship found in some 20th-century African-American religious denominations. Speaking directly to God through the “shout,” black Pentecostals offered the direct experiences and the emotional touch of the Spirit.

“Shout band music is primarily performed as part of church services, parades and religious special occasions, so having the Mangum and Company Shout Band as part of our Sertoma Series is very special,” said Sarah Preston, Performing Arts Coordinator. “Pack a picnic and enjoy this unique opportunity.”

Who are the Mangum Company?

Led by Cedric Mangum, the company features 15-20 members from the Charlotte Mother House of Prayer playing a variety of trombones, sousaphones, baritones and drums. Its mostly instrumental music creates a choir of brass “voices” “singing” in one accord, a tradition from church music of African-American communities in the Southeast during the 1920s. The music is up-tempo and bright.

The Mangum and Company Shout Band appeared under the name The Clouds of Heaven in the first-ever anthology of shout band music produced by Smithsonian “Folkways, Saints Paradise: Trombone Shout Bands from the United House of Prayer (1999)”. Music samples are available for download , use the  keywords “Saint’s Paradise.” This concert promises to be something truly special.

In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Kiwanis Shelter in Bond Park.

Remaining 2010 Spring Sertoma Series performances include: SAS Showchoir, VocalMotion on Saturday, May 15, and the Really Terrible Orchestra of the Triangle on Sunday, May 16.

For more information on the Mangum and Company Shout Band, visit Pine Cone

For this and other interesting events happening around Cary, check out the CaryCitizen Calendar. If you have an event you would like us to add to the Calendar, email Lindsey Chester.

But that’s the story for Donna Goodfred of Raleigh. Her photo was selected in a Hallmark contest for Mother’s Day cards.

Donna and her young subjects will be at Lynn’s Hallmark Shop at Crossroads this Saturday, May 1. From 1-5 p.m. there will be a small celebration with cake and other refreshments.

Drop by and say hi. Just don’t let Donna take your picture.

NetApp has revenues of $3b with 130 offices around the world. Their headquarters are in Sunnyvale, CA but a large contingent calls the Triangle home with offices in RTP right across from Cisco.

So that makes four Top 100 Places to work right here in our neighborhood – two in Cary proper and two more just up the road in RTP. Thanks to our readers for pointing out our omission.

The short story is that CHS didn’t have a physical manifestation of the Imp – no costume, to be exact. But through some clever and creative fund-raising, the new Imp appeared on December 17.

Cool picture of the new mascot in action, too.  Read the whole story.

6:00 p.m. VIP Reception
6:30 p.m. General Reception
7:15 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. Newt Gingrich
9:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony

Individual tickets are $75 per person. Sponsorships and VIP tickets are available.

More events in the Calendar.

The 5K race starts at the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC), loops around the nearby Miracle League Field, continues around Cary Towne Mall and completes at TAC. The 1 Mile Fun Run will start and finish at TAC and will also include the loop around Miracle League Field. The pre-registration entry fee for the 5K is $20 and race day entry fee is $25. The 1 Mile Fun Run does not have special pre-registration pricing and is $15. The top three winners in each division will receive certificates and all runners who pre-register will be guaranteed an official RITNY t-shirt.

“We are excited to host an alternative New Year’s Eve event for families and runners that will also bring awareness to The Miracle League of the Triangle,” said Tammi Dittmar, Executive Director of The Miracle League of the Triangle. “This is a fun way to raise money for our organization while actively ringing in the New Year.”

The flat and open course is designed to be accessible for runners of all abilities, and all age groups are encouraged to participate. Packet pick-up and registration will take place on Wednesday, December 30^th, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Miracle League of the Triangle Field located at Adams Elementary School, 805 Cary Towne Blvd., Cary.  Race Day check-in will take place at the TAC with parking available at Cary Towne Mall.

For more information, please visit www.miracleleagueofthetriangle.com or contact race director Tony Withers via Tammy Dittmar at tdittmar@miracleleagueofthetriangle.com.

Panther Creek Sophomore

A sophomore at Panther Creek died of injuries sustained in a wreck last week on Green Hope Church Road near Highway 55. The student, whose name has not been released, was on her way to school on Tuesday morning. Her sister, a senior at PCHS, remains hospitalized.

Deputy Injured on I-40

A Wake County deputy was injured early Monday morning when his cruiser was struck by another vehicle during a stop to help a disabled motorist.

The deputy’s name was not released, but the county sheriff’s office said the wreck occurred on Interstate 40 around 2 a.m. between Harrison Ave and Aviation Parkway. According the sheriff’s office, the driver was distracted by the GPS and struck the left side and rear of the police vehicle. Both the driver and the deputy were injured but are expected to recover. The motorist in the disabled vehicle was not injured.

This year, Cary’s overall safety ranking was 19th safest when compared with every community of any size in the report. And Cary has been declared the 5th safest in the nation among municipalities with populations of 100,000 to 499,999. As of October 1, 2009, Cary’s estimated population was 137,483, making it the seventh largest municipality in NC.

“Even though Cary continues to be one of the safest places in the nation, we never lose sight of the fact that each crime we do have forever impacts one of our family, friends, or neighbors,” said Chief Pat Bazemore. “Keeping Cary safe goes hand-in-hand with keeping Cary one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family, which is why we are constantly looking for opportunities to prevent crime from occurring.”

To help keep Cary safe, this summer the Town moved to GeoPolicing, a new approach to community safety that enables officers to become experts on the needs, issues, and concerns of the people within the specific areas they serve. Police officers once assigned to beats across 55+ square miles are now focused on becoming part of and protecting a single district.

As of October 31, 2009 Cary’s Part I Crimes were down 16% overall compared to last year. Even so, today’s rankings represent a slight change for Cary over last year, when Cary was ranked the 15th safest overall and the 3rd safest large community in America.”

“One of the things we must never forget is that three Cary women lost their lives last year as a result of domestic violence, and that unprecedented loss didn’t just impact our rankings, it changed our community forever,” added Bazemore.

Cary’s pick as a safe city came in an announcement from CQ Press, a publisher of books, directories, research publications, and Web products on U.S. government, world affairs, and communication. A municipality’s ranking is determined by six basic crime categories: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft. All cities with 75,000+ populations that reported crime data to the FBI for the six crime categories were included in the rankings. Final 2008 statistics were used in determining the rankings.

“When it comes to staying safe, we have to credit not only our tremendously talented, dedicated, and professional police team but also our citizens who really are our partners in our tireless and unending focus on addressing crime,” added Bazemore.

Additional information on these awards is available from CQ Press or by calling (202) 729-1846.

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PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Pat Bazemore, Chief of Police, (919) 469-4023
Deanna Boone, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 462-3608
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951