Back by popular demand -- here is a sampling of some fun things to do in our area this weekend! Weather will be gorgeous, so get on out & enjoy yourself.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24
SPRING FLING
Rain or Shine!
6175 Old Jenks Road, Apex (across from Salem Schools)
Hope Chapel's 4th annual Spring Fling Community Event is coming March 24 from noon to 5pm. Join us for a afternoon full of FREE fun featuring food, egg hunt, magicians, music, rides and games. The event will be staffed entirely by volunteers and is made possible through many generous donations.
OPERATION MEDICINE DROP
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 PM
Location: Rex Healthcare Cary Campus
1515 SW Cary Pkwy, Cary
Rex Healthcare announced its first “Operation Medicine Drop,” in conjunction with Safe Kids North Carolina and the Cary Police Department. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rex Healthcare of Cary campus and will provide an easy “drive-thru” drop-off to help participants quickly discard unused, unwanted or expired medications. “We encourage people from all of the surrounding areas to bring medications they no longer use to our ‘Operation Medicine Drop’ event,” said Beth Mills, pharmacist with Rex Healthcare. “With unintentional poisoning deaths on the rise in North Carolina, it is important to rid homes of medications that are no longer needed or expired. This ensures safety for families and also provides proper disposal that benefits our environment.” North Carolina has some of the highest numbers of deaths from unintentional poisoning, and the majority of these are due to over-the-counter or prescription medications. An estimated 40 percent of poison related injuries occur in children ages five and younger. Members of the public can drop off medications to officers and pharmacists at the Rex Healthcare of Cary campus, specifically the drive-thru area in front of Rex Wellness Centers.
http://www.rexhealth.com
RALEIGH SYMPHONE ORCHESTRA PRESENTS: "CABARET"
Halle Cultural Arts Center, Historic Downtown Apex
7:30 – 11:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM)
Tickets: $20 (only 100 available)
The Free Spirits Wind Ensemble will present a delightful evening of music, dance, wine and cheese in a cabaret setting. The music of Piazzola with tangueros Jason Laughlin and Cecilia Pagani will be festured. After the concert, they will host a brief tango lesson and DJ for your dancing pleasure.
For ticket info, call 919-546-9755
SUNDAY, MARCH 25
MARVELOUS MUSIC SERIES: RAPUNZEL
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Cary Arts Center
Address: 101 Dry Avenue
Contact: (919) 469-4069
Website: http://www.townofcary.org
Tarradiddle Players, the Resident Touring Company of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, spreads the joy of live theatre across the Southeast. Tarradiddle Players has performed for over one million children during its 38 years! Adapted by renowned playwright Max Bush, this production stays true to the mystery and enchantment of the original Brothers Grimm fairy tale. For more, (919) 469-4069 or www.ctcharlotte.org.
TUESDAY, MARCH 27
Where Did I Come From? A Genealogy Primer
Time: 7:30p.m.
Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Address: 119 Ambassador Loop (on the Cary Town Hall Campus)
Contact: Lisa Englert (919) 460-4963
Website:
Who are our ancestors and how do we discover our family lineage? The study of genealogy will solve these mysteries. Join the Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel as they present a panel discussion on the experiences, lessons, and challenges of genealogical research. Panelists will be Bren Witchger (Cary Writing Club); Carla Michaels (Yates Family Chronicler); Terry Moore, Certified Genealogist (Terry Moore Genealogical Services); and a representative from Olivia Raney Local History Library. Learn how to explore your family history by hearing what has worked for others like you. This free program is offered as part of the Friends of the Page-Walker’s Historic Preservation Series.
Let me know if you have something to add, I'm always looking for fun adventures in our area.
