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Happy Friday, Cary!

This edition of Cary Digest has a brand new section: Artist Spotlight! I’ll be occasionally featuring Cary artists here. Today’s issue spotlights a fiber artist who has appeared in Cary Digest before in an event section. So don’t miss it!

Anyway, here’s what else you can expect in Today’s issue:

• Old Apex Road Closure

• GoCary Expands Service

• Loose Leaf Collection

• Halloween-Themed Events

— Jake from Cary Digest

News

Old Apex Road Closure: October 24–November 2

Old Apex Road will close between High House Road and SW Maynard Road from Friday, October 24 through Sunday, November 2 for the Old Apex Road Waterline Reinforcement Project. The closure allows crews to install a new 24-inch water main connection near the intersection of Old Apex Road and SW Maynard Road, part of a larger effort to strengthen Cary’s water system infrastructure.

Detours will guide drivers around the closure, and extended work hours between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. have been approved to help shorten the timeline. The Town of Cary thanks residents for their patience during this improvement project. For more details, visit carync.gov/waterprojects

Artist Spotlight: Isabella Yarns!

This week’s artist spotlight is on Cary artist Isabella Yarns!

For Isabella, fiber is more than a craft. She uses yarn the way painters use color, layering texture and tone to bring her ideas to life. Each creation, whether tapestries or a wearable piece, carries her signature mix of precision and playfulness.

Her love for crochet started young, learning her first stitches from her Oma and later perfecting them in college when her creativity took off. Isabella’s work blurs the line between art and comfort, proving that something made by hand can be both expressive and deeply personal.

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Town Updates

GoCary Expands Service November 1!

Starting November 1, GoCary will launch two new routes connecting Cary with Apex and Raleigh while improving efficiency across most existing routes. Route 2 will link downtown Cary to NC State and the State Fairgrounds, and Route 9 will replace the Apex-Cary Express with 34 local stops. Riders will also see upgraded ADA-compliant stops, new boarding pads, and a crosswalk with pedestrian signals at Walnut Street and Donaldson Drive. Full route details are available at gocary.org

Loose Leaf Collection Begins November 3

Cary’s 2025 Loose Leaf Collection season starts November 3, with additional town-wide sweeps on December 1 and January 5. Residents should place leaves at the curb by 7 a.m. up to a week before each collection period. Crews will cover the entire town during each sweep, and progress can be tracked at carync.gov/leaves

Community Events

Things to Do This Weekend

Friday, October 24

Drive-In Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas (Apex)
Time: 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM (movie at dusk)
Location: Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plains Rd, Apex, NC
Description: Family-friendly drive-in screening of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas with holiday-themed activities and contests.
Link: https://www.apexnc.org/2103/Drive-In-Movies-at-the-Park

Zombiepalooza (Cary)
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park Great Lawn, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC
Description: Free zombie-themed short film festival and costume contests on Downtown Cary Park’s Great Lawn.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/zombiepalooza/

Pumpkin Flotilla (Cary)
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Bond Park Boathouse, 801 High House Rd, Cary, NC
Description: Boat parade of jack-o’-lanterns floating on Bond Park Lake at twilight, with live music and food trucks.
Link: https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/events/special-events/pumpkin-flotilla-at-bond-park

Haunted Walk (Cary)
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Bond Park Challenge Course (801 High House Rd, Cary, NC)
Description: Nighttime guided hike through Bond Park trails with spooky surprises, hosted by the Cary Teen Council (cash admission at entry).
Link: https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/events/holiday-events/halloween-events

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC
Description: Cary Youth Theatre’s musical retelling of the classic tale from the wolf’s perspective.
Link: https://www.carync.gov

Saturday, October 25

Cary Downtown Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 160 E Park St, Cary, NC
Description: Weekly open-air market with fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, and live music.
Link: https://caryfarmersmarket.com

Holly Springs Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
Description: Local produce, meats, and artisan foods at Holly Springs’ community market.
Link: https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market

Apex Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
Description: Community market featuring local vendors, seasonal produce, and crafts.
Link: https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com

HollyFest 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
Description: Annual family-friendly festival celebrating Holly Springs with local artists, food vendors, live music, and children’s activities.
Link: https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/356/HollyFest

Tupelo Honey – A Van Morrison Celebration
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
Description: Live tribute to Van Morrison featuring hits like “Brown Eyed Girl” and “Moondance” by the Tupelo Honey band.
Link: https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11589

Morrisville Diwali Festival
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC
Description: Traditional Festival of Lights in Morrisville with fireworks, cultural performances, and ethnic food trucks.
Link: https://www.morrisvillenc.gov/Events-directory/Diwali

Downtown Scary Park: Haunted Hotel
Time: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park, 120 E Park St, Cary, NC
Description: All-day Halloween event with pumpkin carving, costumed characters, and a movie double-feature (Hotel Transylvania & 1408) in Downtown Cary Park.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com

Halloween at the Old Hotel
Time: 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC
Description: Storyteller Jennifer Armstrong presents eerie ghost stories with fiddle and songs at the historic Page-Walker (tickets required).
Link: https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/events/holiday-events/halloween-events

Sunday, October 26

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC
Description: Final performance of the Cary Youth Theatre musical, offering a fun twist on the classic children’s tale.
Link: https://www.carync.gov

Mike Epps Comedy Show
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Raleigh Improv (1224 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC)
Description: Stand-up comedy by Mike Epps (star of The Upshaws and Friday) at the Raleigh Improv Comedy Club.
Link: https://improv.com/raleigh

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