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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🍽️ Discover Cary: A'Verde Cocina and Tequila Library
• 📰 News: Cary Townhome Fire Prompts Evacuation
• 📰 News: Where Your Tax Dollars Go
• ⚽ Sports: Courage and NCFC Claim Big Comebacks in Cary
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for Laughs
• 🏪 Support Local: Small biz to check out and coffee jar
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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A'Verde Cocina and Tequila Library

A'Verde Cocina is one of the local food places nominated by Cary Spotlight’s readers for our Discover Cary project. If you had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.

A'Verde Cocina and Tequila Library is a modern Mexican restaurant from Top Chef alum Katsuji Tanabe that combines fresh seasonal ingredients with creative dishes and an extensive tequila collection in a lively, garden-inspired setting.

Check out their menu on their website: A'Verde Cocina and Tequila Library

Address: 2300 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27518 | Get Directions

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Cary Townhome Fire Prompts Evacuation

A fire broke out Friday afternoon at the Pirate’s Cove townhome community in Cary, leading to the evacuation of residents and a large emergency response. The call came in around 1:15 p.m., and fire crews quickly arrived at the 200 block of Bay Drive, where they encountered a townhome filled with smoke.

All residents were safely evacuated before the situation worsened. Despite the rising outdoor temperatures, firefighters contained the fire without any injuries reported among the occupants or responders. Crews remained on-site for several hours to complete overhaul operations, a phase focused on identifying and extinguishing any remaining hot spots.

By late afternoon, Cary officials confirmed that the situation was under control and that all fire units had left the scene. Four people were displaced as a result of the fire, and recovery efforts are now underway. Read Full Story

Where Your Tax Dollars Go: Inside Cary’s Budget Planning

In this extended episode of Cary Matters, Councilmembers Carissa Kohn-Johnson and Michelle Craig break down how Cary builds its annual budget—and why it matters more than ever in 2026.

🏗️ Learn how rising costs (like a 200% increase in sidewalk construction!) are shaping tough but thoughtful decisions.

💡 Discover why this year’s focus is on maintenance over expansion, and how citizen feedback helps guide every dollar.

📊 Get the inside scoop on how Cary’s strategic financial model keeps services strong without compromising future priorities.

🎥 Click the video to understand how Cary stays on track, even when costs climb.
📅 And don’t forget to register for the Town Hall on July 22 to stay involved!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GNEgU8Kq3k

Courage and NCFC Claim Big Comebacks in Cary

It was a banner weekend at First Horizon Stadium, as Cary’s soccer clubs treated fans to back-to-back comeback victories under the lights.

• North Carolina FC kicked things off Friday night with a stunning 2-1 win over Louisville City FC, handing the visitors their first loss of the USL Championship season. Finn Sundstrom and Adam Luckhurst both scored on set pieces, with Jake McGuire making five crucial saves to protect the lead.

• Sundstrom’s goal just before halftime was his first as a professional, while Luckhurst’s game-winner in the 66th minute came off a corner from Louis Perez.

• On Saturday, the North Carolina Courage stormed back to beat the Houston Dash 2-1, with Jaedyn Shaw and Hannah Betfort both scoring their first goals for the club. The Dash were reduced to 10 players in the 69th minute, opening the door for the Courage to flip the script.

• With the win, the Courage head into the NWSL’s midseason break on a two-match win streak and a 5-5-3 record, looking sharp heading into summer friendlies.

Cary fans brought the noise, and the home teams delivered—proving once again this town knows how to put on a show.

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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:

• Today: Summer Bloomers and Birds 8AM-9AM
• Today: Yoga 7PM-8PM
• Wednesday: Cookie Decorating Workshop 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Wednesday: Wellness Walk 7PM-8PM
• Thursday: Speed Puzzling in the Park 6PM-9PM
• Thursday: Town Council Meeting (Regular) 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Friday: Discover Dance: Swing Session 7:30PM-9:30PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: CaryLIVE!: Dustbowl Revival 7:30PM-9:30PM
• Sunday: PRIDE in the Park 12PM-4PM
• Monday: TBA

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