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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🎨 Discover Cary: Tazza Kitchen Stone Creek Village
• 📰 News: Wake Schools Reevaluate Safety Plans After Recent Incident
• 📰 News: Carolina Circus Festival Returns to Cary with Magic and Mystery
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• 🎁 Support the businesses that support Cary: Show your support
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Featured Event

It’s National Suicide Prevention week and this 5k is this Saturday on the American Tobacco Trail in Apex to benefit the local nonprofit, HBOT4Heroes, whose mission is to restore brain health and stop veteran suicide. Get Race Info

Because 44 veterans die by suicide every day.
Because first responders are burning out and falling through the cracks.
Because people you know—and people you love—may be fighting silent battles.

We run to say: You are not forgotten. You are not alone. And we are not done fighting. HBOT4Heroes’ Run 4 Their Lives 5K (September 13th, 2025)

Tazza Kitchen Stone Creek Village

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

Tazza Kitchen in Cary's Stone Creek Village is a high-energy eatery that specializes in made-from-scratch wood-fired cooking, featuring brick oven pizzas, seasonal tacos, craft cocktails, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients served with genuine hospitality.

Check out their menu on their website: Tazza Kitchen

Address: 600 Ledgestone Way, Cary, NC 27519 | Get Directions

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Wake Schools Reevaluate Safety Plans After Recent Incident

Wake County Public School System officials are reevaluating security strategies amid growing concerns about safety at school events. During a committee meeting, leaders discussed existing procedures and the need for adaptable planning ahead of large gatherings. These include collaborative security assessments that involve multiple stakeholders.

The district is exploring the potential implementation of weapons detection systems. While effective, such systems would require continuous operation and represent a shift in how security is managed on campus.

Officials also reviewed tools currently in use. The Rave panic button app, widely adopted among staff, has been used to alert emergency services in four separate incidents. The Verkada Visitor Management System, meanwhile, prevented access by three registered sex offenders last year.

These updates reflect the district’s ongoing efforts to respond to both current challenges and evolving safety needs. Read Full Story

Carolina Circus Festival Returns to Cary with Magic and Mystery

Downtown Cary Park will host the Carolina Circus Festival on Saturday, September 13, from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The free event features a full lineup of aerial performances, acrobatics, fire and LED shows, and interactive workshops designed for participants of all ages and skill levels.

Attendees can also explore an arts market showcasing local vendors and artisans while enjoying food and refreshments from on-site food trucks. This year’s theme, Magic and Mystery, adds a whimsical element to the performances and activities planned throughout the day.

The festival, now in its fifth year, is organized as a nonprofit with a mission to celebrate circus arts while raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Proceeds will be directed to the American Suicide Prevention Association.

Sponsored by Downtown Cary Park and Cary Magazine, the event is designed as a community gathering that welcomes all ages. It is not a drop-off program, so parents are asked to remain with their children. The festival will be held rain or shine, with accessibility accommodations available upon request. carolinacircusfestival.com

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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: Teen Dungeons & Dragons in the Park 5PM-9PM
• Today: Town Council Meeting (Regular) 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Friday: BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival Workshops 10AM-1:45PM
• Friday: Cary Night Market 5PM-9PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-Noon
• Saturday: Carolina Circus Festival: Magic & Mystery 3PM-9:30PM
• Saturday: Whiskey, Wine & Fire  4PM

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