🧭 Here’s what’s in today’s issue:

• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• ❤️ Discover Cary: Dorcas Ministries (Reader’s Feedback)
• 📰 News: What’s Open and Closed in Cary for Juneteenth
• 📰 News: Cary Marks Juneteenth with History, Music, and Community
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• 🏪 Support Local: Small biz to check out and coffee
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Question: What mountain range separates France and Spain?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

🎙️SPOTLIGHT MOMENT: What does it really look like when youth lead the way in service?

We sat down with Bhargavi Rao from CORD-Raleigh (member of CORDUSA) on Cary Spotlight Connect to explore how CORDUSA is empowering the next generation through mentorship, music, and tutoring.

CORDUSA invites you to their 10th Annual Charity Run on June 21 — come support youth-led change in our community!

This 90-second clip share insight into: Empowering Future Leaders
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Dorcas Ministries

Dorcas Ministries is one of the charities that was nominated by the Cary Spotlight’s readers for our Discover Cary series. If you’ve experienced the impact of Dorcas’ work firsthand or know someone who has, we’d love to hear your story.

Dorcas Ministries is a nonprofit organization in Cary, North Carolina, dedicated to helping neighbors thrive by providing essential services such as food and financial assistance, training, client advocacy, and operating a thrift shop.

Learn more about the essential services they provide on their website: Dorcas Ministries.

Address: 187 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27511 | Directions 

Reader Poll Results

Dorcas Ministries (39 Votes)

Dorcas Ministries

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this charity (39)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I have never heard of it but I want to learn more (0)

Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback

“Love this nonprofit charity!”

“Dorcas Ministries supports so many people. They have a wonderful thrift store and a thriving food pantry.”

“I heard about Dorcas when I moved here 3 years ago through my First Cary UM church. I am now a Dorcas volunteer for 2 committees. Great staff—awesome mission which they accomplish most days! ”

“They have consistently expanded their services and serve so many need with the help, particularly of local churches.”

“Dorcus does amazing work in our area.”

“Dorcas helped a friend of mine when she needed it. This is where I take all of my stuff when I do a closet clean.”

What’s Open and Closed in Cary for Juneteenth

In a move to support housing diversity and accommodate a changing population, the Cary Town Council has approved updates to the Land Development Ordinance that ease restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). These small secondary residences—ranging from garage apartments to detached cottages—can now be added more easily by homeowners, subject to state codes and, where applicable, HOA guidelines.

ADUs are a cornerstone of Cary’s 2021 Housing Plan and the Imagine Cary Community Plan. Officials say they offer practical solutions for families caring for aging parents, housing young adults, or supporting loved ones with special needs. The change is intended to give residents more choices while maintaining neighborhood standards.

To guide residents through the process, Cary has released a Citizen Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units available on its website, along with planning tools and design standards. The update reflects the town’s long-term vision of inclusive and adaptable housing for a growing community. Cary officials encourage residents to consult the town’s ADU Citizen Guide and planning resources available at housing.carync.gov.

Just curious…

Cary has made it easier for homeowners to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)—like in-law suites, backyard cottages, and garage apartments.

Cary Marks Juneteenth with History, Music, and Community

Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States, traces its roots to June 19, 1865, when news of freedom finally reached enslaved people in Texas—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued. Though its recognition has grown nationwide, Juneteenth has long served as a cornerstone of remembrance and resilience within the African American community.

Cary has embraced this holiday not just through symbolic gestures, but through community-led programming and institutional recognition. Since 2019, the town has hosted annual Juneteenth events that blend education with celebration. Juneteenth is now a paid holiday for Cary employees, reinforcing the Town’s commitment to equity and inclusion.

This year’s Juneteenth celebration will take place on Saturday, June 21, beginning at 3 p.m. at Downtown Cary Park. The program, curated by historian Darrell Stover, will include music, reenactments, and spoken word tributes designed to evoke the journey from enslavement to freedom. In addition to the live event, the Cary Arts Center and Downtown Cary Park will be illuminated in red, yellow, and green from June 19–21 as a visual tribute to African heritage and the enduring struggle for justice.

To learn more about the event or view the full schedule, visit downtowncarypark.com/juneteenth.

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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:

• Friday: Movie Night: The Lion King 6PM-10PM
• Friday: Dance Around The World 6:30PM-9:30PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: The Music of Jimmy Buffett & More 8PM
• Sunday: Art Cart: Father’s Day 10AM-1PM
• Monday: Pollinator Week Bioblitz 9AM-8PM
• Monday: Summer BreakOUT! 2PM-8:30PM

To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead with access to this week and next! See Full 2-Week Calendar