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📅 Lots Of Events This Week

📰 Cary Children’s Salon Reopens Back Four Months After SUV Crash

📰 Cinco de Mayo: Not Independence Day but Still Important

📰 Narrow Escape: Cary Homeowner Rescued Following Porch Collapse

🏆 North Carolina Courage Scores Big with Rising Attendance and Sponsorships

⭐ May the fourth be with you! (see event section)

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Cary Children’s Salon Reopens Back Four Months After SUV Crash

The owners of Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids, Matt and Angela Murphy, celebrated the reopening of their Cary-based salon after a forced four-month closure due to an SUV crashing into the building on Christmas Eve.

The business, known for its specialized services for children, especially those with special needs, maintained staff and salaries through the closure period with help from insurance and careful management.

The reopening saw a warm reception from the community, with over 100 families attending, reflecting strong community ties and support for the salon.

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids Phone: 919-655-8066
Website: https://www.haircutsarefun.com/location/cary-nc
Address: 1233 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511 Get Directions

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Cinco de Mayo: Not Independence Day but Still Important

Cinco de Mayo is coming up this Sunday. Many people think it's the day Mexico celebrates its independence, but that's not true. Mexico's Independence Day is actually on September 16th. Cinco de Mayo is really about remembering a special victory from a long time ago.

Back in 1862, Mexico fought against France in a battle called the Battle of Puebla. The French army was bigger and had better equipment, but the Mexican army still won. This was a proud moment for Mexico because their smaller army defeated a stronger one on May 5th, which is why we call it Cinco de Mayo.

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage, especially where many Mexican-Americans live. This started in the 1960s when Mexican-American activists wanted to celebrate this victory. Now, many people in the U.S. enjoy parades, music, dance, and Mexican food on this day. It’s a bigger holiday in the U.S. than in Mexico.

Big cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston have some of the biggest parties. In Mexico, the state of Puebla, where the battle happened, has parades and even reenacts the battle!

Understanding the true meaning behind Cinco de Mayo allows for a more informed and respectful celebration of the day, recognizing it not as Mexican Independence Day, but as a day that marks a pivotal moment in Mexican history. Read Full Story

Narrow Escape: Cary Homeowner Rescued Following Porch Collapse

In a harrowing incident in Cary, a local woman had a narrow escape when her front porch collapsed while she was standing on it. The collapse occurred just after 9:15 AM on Friday, resulting in the woman becoming trapped by the debris.

Local police and emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene, where they found the homeowner with her legs pinned beneath a concrete slab adjacent to the house’s foundation. Despite the frightening situation, the woman was able to communicate with first responders throughout the rescue operation, which took nearly an hour to safely extricate her.

Thankfully, her daughter, who was with her at the time of the incident, was unharmed. The homeowner was transported to a local hospital via stretcher, but authorities confirmed she was conscious and is expected to fully recover.

The immediate cause of the porch collapse has not been determined, and investigations are ongoing. This incident has left the community in shock, with neighbors recalling the screams heard at the time of the collapse and praising the rapid response of the emergency services. Watch Video Report
 

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North Carolina Courage Scores Big with Rising Attendance and Sponsorships

The NWSL's North Carolina Courage is seeing positive developments this season, with a notable increase in both attendance and sponsorships.

Attendance averages have risen from last year, with a peak attendance recorded recently. Corporate sponsorships have surged by 40%, boosted by a league-wide broadcast deal enhancing visibility.

The team's management is also taking steps to improve the fan experience at WakeMed Soccer Park by integrating parking fees into ticket prices among other improvements, aiming to make game days smoother and enhance overall engagement. Read Full Story

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Upcoming Local Events

Looking ahead to events happening in Cary, NC for the rest of the week.
Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information.

May 4th (Saturday) - “May the fourth be with you”

• Get Your Rear in Gear 5K 9AM-11AM

• Cary Youth League Baseball 10AM-2PM

• Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo 10AM-3PM

• Cary Farmers Market 8AM-NOON

• May the Fourth Be with You 4PM-10PM

• NCFC vs. Rhode Island FC 7PM-9PM

• The Really Terrible Orchestra of the Triangle (RTOOT) presents: Refresh And Renew 7:30PM-9PM

May 5th (Sunday) - “Cinco de Mayo”

• Friends of Page-Walker Herbfest 12PM-4PM

• NC Indian and South Asian Film Festival 9:30AM-6PM

• Sunday Social Bridge 1PM-3:30PM

• Cinco de Mayo at Bottles Cans 3PM

May 6th (Monday)

• Cary Youth League Baseball 6:30PM-8:30PM

• Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Advisory Board 5:15PM-7:15PM

  Downtown Cary Events Calendar (if you want to peek ahead) 😀