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Cary Spotlight | Issue #009
Chris Coetzer
01 Nov
In this Cary Spotlight Issue…
☀️ Cary, NC Weather ❄️ Freeze Notice for Cary, NC
📅 Lots Of Events This Week!
🔥 Cary's Pickleball Surge: A Call for More Courts
🎭 Cary Theater's Annual Storytelling Extravaganza
👩🔬 Duke University Explores Psychedelics
💡 We Want To Spotlight Your Business
🚒 Cary Fire Dept. Provides Smoke Detectors at No Cost
✈️ RDU's Global Vision Takes Flight with Air France's Arrival
💌 Viral Meme
🏛️ Support Cary Local Businesses
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Cary's Pickleball Surge: A Call for More Courts
Cary's growing pickleball community seeks more courts due to the sport's soaring popularity, prompting plans for new courts at McCrimmon Park and the upcoming Western Cary Community Center.
Cary's pickleball enthusiasts are echoing a resounding call for more courts in town. The sport, a fusion of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, has witnessed a nationwide uptick in players, with Cary emerging as a notable hub. However, the limited number of courts has forced many to play in nearby towns.
Addressing this, the town's residents recently appealed to the Town Council, underscoring pickleball's socio-economic benefits for Cary. In response to the growing demand, the town has initiated plans for additional courts at locales like McCrimmon Park and the soon-to-be-developed Western Cary Community Center.
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RDU's Global Vision Takes Flight with Air France's Arrival
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) welcomes Air France, expanding its international reach. The move strengthens RDU's global connections and bolsters the region's appeal to European businesses. The airport is also undergoing significant expansion, highlighted by a $534 million runway renovation.
Air France has officially commenced operations at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, becoming its 16th airline partner. This development sees the airline adopting Delta’s Paris nonstop route while also increasing the number of flights. Michael Landguth, the leader of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, anticipates that this collaboration will pave the way for better global accessibility for RDU patrons.
Additionally, the region is poised to become more attractive to European enterprises.
Duke University Explores Psychedelics
Duke University researchers are studying the effects of psychedelics on the brain using larval zebrafish and mice, aiming to understand the mechanisms and potential therapeutic benefits.
Researchers at Duke University are delving deep into the mysteries of psychedelics and their interactions with the brain. Using larval zebrafish as a model, they are observing the effects of a compound similar to LSD to discern how it influences movement and perception.
Minel Arinel, leading this research, emphasizes its exploratory nature and the complexities involved. Simultaneously, another study at Duke is examining the potential of psychedelics, with modified properties, to treat opioid addiction and OCD.
Meanwhile, Cynthia Kuhn, PhD, a professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, highlights the ongoing debate in the scientific community. The central question: Whether the hallucinogenic experiences triggered by psychedelics are essential for therapeutic outcomes or merely chemical byproducts.
Cary Fire Dept. Provides Smoke Detectors at No Cost
Cary Fire Department concludes Fire Prevention Month with free smoke detector Installations. Firefighters spent the day in Cary installing hundreds of smoke detectors in local homes that are considered older homes and high risk fire areas.
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❄️Freeze Notice for Cary, NC
The forecast indicates a significant temperature drop in our area, accompanied by a freeze warning for Wednesday through Friday.
To safeguard your property from potential harm, consider the following advice from our local experts:
Detach garden hoses from outside taps.
For outdoor taps equipped with cut-off valves, ensure they are shut and the taps are emptied. Consider utilizing tap covers for added protection during the colder months.
If you plan to be absent for an extended period, enlist the help of a reliable neighbor to periodically inspect for any burst pipes.
Stay safe and warm.
Cary Theater's Annual Storytelling Extravaganza
The Cary Theater will once again be the epicenter of captivating tales as it hosts the 5th Annual Old North State Storytelling Festival on November 3-4. This event features an ensemble of renowned storytellers and musical performances.
Organized by the North Carolina Storytelling Guild in conjunction with the Town of Cary, this year's festival boasts an impressive roster, including Kim Weitkamp, Donna Washington, Lona Bartlett, and Larry Pearlman. The melodic narratives of Lipbone Redding will also grace the event.
Festival chairperson, Alan Hoal, emphasizes storytelling's intrinsic value in human communication, history, and artistic expressions. With four showcases spread across the weekend, attendees have the option to purchase tickets for individual events or avail of a discounted package for the entire festival.
To purchase tickets and peruse a schedule of events, visit oldnorthstatestorytellingfestival.com
Upcoming Local Events
November 1st (Wednesday)
Latin Dance Night Cary 8PM-11:30PM
Wine Wednesdays (Paragon Theaters) 12PM-3PM
November 2nd (Thursday)
November 3rd (Friday)
November 4th (Saturday)
November 10th (Friday)
November 11th (Saturday)