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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🧭Discover: Chengdu 7
• 📰 News: Cary Police Seek Community's Help Finding Missing 68-Year-Old Man
• 📰 News: Heading to Lazy Daze? Here's a Parking Option That Supports Cary Veterans
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for Laughs
• 🎁 Support the businesses that support Cary: Make your gift
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
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Question: What type of creature generally lives on land but starts life in the water?
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Chengdu 7
Chengdu 7 is one of the local food places nominated by Cary Spotlight's readers for our Discover Cary project. If you've had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.
Chengdu 7 serves up bold, authentic Sichuan dishes like mapo tofu, hand-pulled noodles, and cumin lamb in a casual, welcoming spot in Cary.
Check out their menu on their website: Chengdu 7
Address: 748 E Chatham St, Ste E, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions
Chengdu 7
Cary Police Seek Community's Help Finding Missing 68-Year-Old Man
Cary police are asking residents near View Drive in Morrisville to check doorbell and security camera footage as officers search for a missing 68-year-old man with a cognitive impairment.
Bernard Brown was last in contact with someone on Sunday, Aug. 16. Police said he subsequently missed several social engagements and was reported missing Tuesday.
Investigators believe Brown may still be near his home in the 300 block of View Drive in Morrisville. Residents in and around the area are being asked to review footage from home security systems and doorbell cameras for anything that could help determine where he went.
The investigation remains active.
Anyone who has seen Brown or has information that could help investigators is asked to contact the Cary Police Department at 919-469-4012.
What You Can Do
📹 Check your cameras: If you live near View Drive in Morrisville, review doorbell and security footage beginning Sunday, Aug. 16.
👀 Keep an eye out: Police believe Brown may still be somewhere near his home in the 300 block of View Drive.
📞 Share information: Anyone with information should contact Cary Police at 919-469-4012.
🔄 Share the alert: Consider sending this information to friends, neighbors, and neighborhood groups in the Morrisville area.
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Heading to Lazy Daze? Here's a Parking Option That Supports Cary Veterans
🚗 Cary American Legion Post 67 is offering $15 all-day parking for Lazy Daze visitors Aug. 22 and 23, with proceeds supporting local veterans programs.
If you're heading to Cary's Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival this weekend, the Cary American Legion is offering a nearby parking option that also supports local veterans.
Cary American Legion Post 67, located at 8523 Chapel Hill Road, will open its parking lot for festival visitors on both days of Lazy Daze.
Parking will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23. The cost is $15 for all-day parking, with space for approximately 115 vehicles.
The Legion is about half a block west of the festival entrance on Academy Street, making it a convenient option for visitors who want to park within walking distance.
Drivers will park their own vehicles, and the Legion will also have cold bottled water available for $1. Visitors can use the Post's air-conditioned indoor restrooms during the festival.
Proceeds from parking will support Cary American Legion Post 67's veterans programs and community activities.
With thousands of visitors expected in Downtown Cary for Lazy Daze, arriving early may be a good idea for anyone hoping to secure a spot.
Good to Know
📍 Where: Cary American Legion Post 67, 8523 Chapel Hill Road, Cary, NC 27513
Directions
📅 When: Aug. 22 and 23
⏰ Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🚗 Parking: $15 for the entire day
🅿️ Capacity: Approximately 115 vehicles
🚶 Distance: About half a block from the Academy Street festival entrance
💧 Extras: Cold bottled water available for $1
🚻 Restrooms: Clean, air-conditioned restrooms available inside
❤️ Where the money goes: Parking proceeds support local veterans programs and community events
Are you planning to attend Lazy Daze this weekend?
Meme of the Day.
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What do you call a guy who brings a professional clown to his own firing? A legend.
When Auckland copywriter Josh Thompson received an ominous email from HR to "discuss his role," he knew his time at the advertising agency was up.
Under New Zealand law, employees are legally allowed to bring a "support person" to redundancy meetings. While most people bring a lawyer or a union rep, Josh paid $200 to hire a professional clown named Joe.
When Josh walked into the boardroom, his bosses were hit with the ultimate corporate power move. While managers awkwardly tried to deliver the grim news, Joe spent the entire meeting aggressively twisting balloons into poodles and unicorns.
The rubber squeaking was so loud that the bosses had to ask the clown to keep it down just so they could finish firing his client.
The best part? When HR finally handed over the termination paperwork, the clown didn't break character for a second—he immediately began miming dramatic, over-the-top tears to comfort Josh.
Josh still lost his job, but the stunt went hyper-viral globally and landed him a fresh new advertising role almost immediately.
Management can take away your salary, but they can never take away your right to an emotional support clown.
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🎟️ Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few ideas for the week, so plan ahead:
• Thursday: Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze All Day
• Thursday: Art Cart 2PM-5PM
• Thursday: Zumba 7PM-8PM
• Friday: Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze All Day
• Friday: Pop-Up Summer Senior Fitness Class 8:30AM-9:15AM
• Friday: We Are Wildflowers Community Project 5PM-9PM
• Friday: Cary Night Market 5PM-9PM
• Saturday: Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze All Day
• Saturday: Chalk Walk All Day
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts 9AM-5PM
• Saturday: ‘80s Party at The Cary Theater 12PM-7PM
• Saturday: Night Nation Run 5:30PM
• Saturday: NC Courage vs Boston Legacy 8PM
• Saturday: CaryLIVE! Delta Rae 7:30PM-9:30PM
• Sunday: Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts 9AM-5PM
• Sunday: ‘80s Party at The Cary Theater 1PM-5PM
• Sunday: SQUEEZE - TRIED, TESTED AND TRIXIES 6PM
• Monday: Lotus, Lily Pads, and Frogfruit! 9AM-10AM
But wait! There’s more. To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead: See Full 2-Week Calendar
The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: An amphibian
An amphibian is a cold-blooded animal that starts life in the water with gills and grows up to live mostly on land with lungs. The word "amphibian" comes from ancient Greek, meaning "double life," which describes their unique two-stage lifecycle.
Learn more, amphibians