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Cary Spotlight | Issue #130
Breakthroughs in Science, Community Farming, Rare Birthdays, and Cary Imps Baseball Triumphs

In this Cary Spotlight Issueโฆ
๐ญSpotlight Hook Trivia
โ๏ธ Cary NC Weather
๐ Lots Of Events This Week
๐ฐ Triangle Universities Launch Groundbreaking Cellular Research
๐ฐ Good Hope Farm Invites Cary to Grow Together This Spring
๐ฐ Leap Day Miracles: Triangle Babies Share the Rarest Birthday
๐ Cary Imps Fall Short in Postseason Clash Against Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders
๐ Cary Imps Off to a Flying Start with Two Consecutive Wins in Varsity Baseball
๐ก Book Recon: 50 Books To Master 10 Skills
๐ Viral Meme
๐๏ธ Support Cary Local Businesses
Question: Who is the first American woman in space?
A) Sally Field B) Sigourney Weaver C) Sally Ride
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)
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Triangle Universities Launch Groundbreaking Cellular Research
The collaborative endeavor involving Duke University, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University, supported by a $3 million grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative*, targets the exploration and manipulation of biological networks through a focus on kinases.
This three-year project is poised to enhance our understanding of how cellular systems operate, with implications for improving the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions and other kinase-related disorders.
By developing new tools for monitoring and manipulating protein kinases, the collaboration between the laboratories of Scott Soderling, Klaus Hahn, and Albert Keung combines diverse expertise to uncover the structural organization of cellular networks, marking a significant step towards predictive biology and therapeutic advancements.
*The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is an organization established and owned by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan with an investment of 99 percent of the couple's wealth from their Facebook shares over their lifetime.
Good Hope Farm Invites Cary to Grow Together This Spring
Good Hope Farm, an urban farm in Cary, is holding its Spring Plant Sale until March 21.
This event underscores the farm's commitment to supporting the local food system and promoting sustainable agriculture by providing the community with an opportunity to purchase native plants, herbs, and garden starts.
The farm operates with a focus on community engagement, education, and the preservation of Cary's agricultural roots. Purchasers will be notified about the pickup of their plants, which will be strictly managed to align with the farm's sustainable practices and the commitment to its educational and non-profit missions.
All proceeds from the sale will benefit Good Hope Farm and the Piedmont Conservation Council, enhancing their efforts to nurture the land and the community alike. Learn more here

Credit: UNC Health
Leap Day Miracles: Triangle Babies Share the Rarest Birthday
In a heartening display of coincidence and celebration, the Triangle area in North Carolina observed the birth of several babies on the rare Leap Day of February 29th.
Among these, an especially touching story emerged from Duke University Hospital, where Dr. Kai Sun gave birth to her daughter Chloe, sharing with her a Leap Day birthday.
This unique bond and the collective joy of the other Leap Day births across hospitals like WakeMed and UNC Health, each marking the occasion with festive Leap Day hats for the newborns, brought a sense of wonder and unity to the community.
This series of events not only highlighted the rarity of Leap Day but also the shared joy and love within families and between them and the medical staff who welcomed these new lives into the world. Read full story
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Cary Imps Fall Short in Postseason Clash Against Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders
In a pivotal postseason basketball game, the Cary Imps faced a tough defeat against the Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders, with a final score of 45-41.
The game, which took place amid significant ranking disparities, showcased the Crusaders' Tessa Gladieux with a notable double-double performance and Charlotte Fusco's all-around play.
This loss marks Cary's second in a row, bringing their season record to 11-15, while Cardinal Gibbons continues their impressive winning streak, improving to 20-7 for the year.
With Cary's schedule currently clear, the team's focus shifts to the future, whereas Cardinal Gibbons prepares to maintain their home-court winning streak against Overhills, aiming for yet another victory.

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Cary Imps Off to a Flying Start with Two Consecutive Wins in Varsity Baseball
The Cary Varsity Boys Baseball team kicked off their spring season with impressive victories in their initial games, demonstrating their dominance on the field.
Their first game against Sanderson High School ended in a 9-0 win, showcasing their defensive and offensive strength. This performance was followed by another win against Athens Drive High School with a score of 9-4, further establishing their prowess.
These victories set a positive tone for the season and build anticipation for their upcoming game against Cardinal Gibbons this afternoon. As the team prepares for this match, their current winning streak serves as a testament to their skill, teamwork, and determination.
Editorโs Note: Weโll gladly add the team photo when it becomes available to us.
50 Books To Master 10 Skills
For March we will review 5 books which cover one skill (see image below). Let us know which skill you want us to cover first.

Upcoming Local Events
March 1st (Friday)
Songwriters Night 6PM-8PM
RET-CON 3PM-11PM
Sheryl Underwood at Raleigh Improv in Cary 7PM & 9:15PM
March 2nd (Saturday)
Cary Downtown Farmers Market 9AM-12PM
Ready Garden Grow 2PM-4:30PM
RET-CON 10AM-11PM
Indian Bazaar Clearance Sale 12PM-6PM
Sheryl Underwood at Raleigh Improv in Cary 6:30PM & 9PM

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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question ๐๐๐
C) Sally Ride
In 1983, the world watched as Sally Rideโan astronaut and physicistโbecame the first American woman in space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. She was the third woman ever in space, paving the way for future female scientists.
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