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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 📰 News: Cary Weekly Programs and Classes
• 📰 Scrollback: Cary Residents Split on Downtown Parking
• 📰 Scrollback: Who Has Cary’s Best Pizza? Readers Share Their Favorites
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
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• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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 Cary Weekly Programs and Classes

Spots are limited for these upcoming activities, offering something for all ages. Register early to secure your place.

• Yoga in the Park – August 5 (Age 18+)
  Join Tiana of Flowtious Soul Yoga for an outdoor series focused on gentle stretches, breathing, and mindfulness. Bring your own mat if possible; a limited number of mats and blocks will be provided. Learn more

• Beginner Partner Swing Era Dancing – August 6 (Age 14+)
  Learn the basics of six-count East Coast Swing, also known as Jitterbug or 6-count Lindy. No partner is required, as participants will rotate partners during class. Learn more

• August Adventure Day – August 9 (Age 5+)
  Experience Bond Park’s challenge course with activities like swinging, jumping, and ziplining. Guides provide all instructions and equipment for a fun, safe adventure. Learn more

• Surfing Through Summer – August 9 (Age 8–12)
  Create and decorate a miniature wooden surfboard to keep your summer beach memories alive. Learn more

• Art Sampler: Abstract Painting – August 11 (Age K5–11)
  Explore the world of abstract art by studying famous works and creating your own painting using a scrape-and-scratch technique. Learn more

• Pollinator Gardening at Good Hope Farm – August 13 (Age 18+)
  Learn how to build wildlife-friendly gardens and practice weed-suppression techniques in this outdoor, hands-on workshop at 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road. Learn more

• Everything Drama – August 16 (Age K5–9)
  Engage in theater games, skits, and imaginative play to boost problem-solving skills, confidence, and creativity. Learn more

Summary
Cary’s August programs include outdoor yoga, swing dance lessons, adventure activities for kids, hands-on art projects, pollinator gardening, and a creative theater class. With a wide variety of options for both children and adults, early registration is recommended due to limited availability.

We’re rewinding the feed to spotlight a standout moment, story, or snapshot from Cary’s past. Let’s scroll back and see…

Who Has Cary’s Best Pizza? 🍕 Readers Share Their Favorites

Cary Spotlight’s recent reader poll drew 124 votes for the area’s best pizza. V’s Pizza on Kildare Farm Road earned the most votes among the listed options, with Salvio’s Pizzeria and Johnny’s Pizza tying for second place. Mid-range favorites included The Original NY Pizza, Primo Pizza on Cary Town Boulevard, Pizzeria Veritas, and Namoli Pizza in Apex.

A notable 21 percent of respondents selected “None of the Above,” citing local favorites such as DiFara Pizza, Brother’s Pizza, and Randy’s. This strong showing indicates that Cary’s pizza scene is larger and more varied than the initial list suggested.

Readers also emphasized the importance of community connection. Salvio’s, in particular, was praised for supporting local events alongside its menu of pizzas and other Italian dishes.

The poll results show that while a handful of pizzerias dominate in name recognition, Cary’s best slice often comes down to personal preference and neighborhood pride.

Cary Residents Split on Downtown Parking

Cary Spotlight asked readers about their experiences parking in Downtown Cary, coinciding with the story on new parking decks coming to Harrison Avenue and Chatham Street. A total of 71 readers shared their opinions, revealing a community split between cautious optimism and ongoing frustration.

Poll Results:

• 🚗 Parking is often difficult and needs improvement – (31%)

• 🚗 I avoid downtown because of parking issues – (31%)

• 🚗 Parking is sometimes a challenge but manageable – (26.8%)

• 🚗 Parking is usually easy to find – (7%)

• 🚶 I usually walk, bike, or use rideshare instead of parking – (1.4%)

• 💬 Other (shared thoughts) – (2.8%)

Key Takeaways:

• 62% of respondents feel parking is either difficult or a deterrent, showing strong support for adding new decks.

• One-third of readers avoid downtown entirely due to parking concerns, underscoring a potential impact on local businesses and library use.

• A smaller group (about 8%) either find parking easy or rely on walking, biking, or rideshare.

Reader Feedback Highlights:

• “I love downtown, but parking many times turns into a scavenger hunt.”

• “I’ve given up going to the public library downtown due to parking issues.”

• “Cary has changed and lost its essence… the downtown area is getting too congested.”

• “I think parking is headed in the right direction… but GoCary transit needs better promotion.”

The community is clearly divided, with many hoping the 768 new parking spaces coming by 2026 will ease congestion and make downtown more accessible.

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🎉 Weekend Events Preview (Top Picks)

Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few great ways to enjoy the weekend:

• Today: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-Noon
• Today: NC Courage vs San Diego Wave (Home Game) 7:30PM
• Sunday: Lost 80s Live 6PM
• Monday: Stretch and Refresh 10AM-11AM

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