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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🍽️ Discover Cary: Yuri
• 📰 News: ACCESS Launches to Expand Inclusive Recreation in Cary
• 📰 News: Town of Cary Makes Downtown Visits Easy This Holiday Season
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for Laughs
• 🎁 Your gift fuels local fun: Show Your Support
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
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Question: The water moccasin snake is also known as what?
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The best Secret Santa gift? A Pop-Tart heating pad.
For the friend who loves cozy comfort and a touch of nostalgia, the Happy Helpers Pop-Tart Heating Pad is a sweet standout on any holiday gift list. Designed to look just like the iconic Strawberry Frosted Pop-Tart, this microwaveable cutie delivers warm, soothing relief for period cramps, sore muscles, or chilly winter days.
Perfect for your bestie, parent, sibling, or anyone who could use a little extra warmth this season. Equal parts comforting and charming, this Pop-Tart is guaranteed to be the most delightfully unexpected hit of your Secret Santa exchange!
Yuri
Yuri 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.
Yuri in Cary, NC, is a family-owned Japanese restaurant offering fresh sushi, sashimi, ramen, and hibachi dishes with creative presentations and traditional flavors in a warm, inviting atmosphere with modern elegance and Japanese charm.
Check out their menu on their website: Yuri
Address: 1361 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions
Yuri Japanese Restaurant
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ACCESS Launches to Expand Inclusive Recreation in Cary
The Town of Cary has renamed its Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services to ACCESS—Accessible Community Connections & Engagement Support Services. The change aligns with the program’s mission to remove barriers and foster belonging through accessible recreation.
ACCESS supports individuals with disabilities by offering a broad range of specialized and inclusive programs. These activities not only provide fun but also help participants develop essential life and social skills. Whether new or returning, individuals receive support tailored to their recreational journey.
Cary’s offerings include arts, fitness, culinary classes, social gatherings, and more. The Town also hosts inclusive events and promotes environments where individuals of all abilities can learn and play together. The accessible Kids Together Playground continues to serve as a central space for fully integrated play experiences.
Through ACCESS, Cary reaffirms its commitment to inclusion, lifelong learning, and community engagement for everyone. Learn more about ACCESS.
Just curious…
We’d love to hear from you! What aspect of Cary’s new ACCESS initiative are you most excited about?
Town of Cary Makes Downtown Visits Easy This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving travel is off to a strong start at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with many passengers choosing to fly early in hopes of avoiding the expected midweek rush. Based on past travel challenges, flyers are adjusting their plans to get ahead of heavy airport and highway traffic.
AAA projects a record 81.8 million travelers nationwide this holiday, including more than 6 million who will take to the skies. The FAA predicts the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in 15 years, with over 52,000 flights scheduled for Tuesday and more than 153,000 across Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday combined.
Although RDU has not issued specific projections for the season, last year’s figures suggest around 400,000 passengers could pass through its terminals. To help ease congestion, the airport encourages travelers to book parking online in advance.
Just curious…
We’d love to know how you make the most of downtown Cary this season! Choose the option that best fits your usual visit:
How Do You Visit Downtown Cary During the Holidays?
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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: Toddler Tuesday: Snow Much Fun with The Little Gym 10AM-11AM
• Today: Yoga 6PM-7PM
• Wednesday: Residential Solar 12PM-1PM
• Wednesday: Tai Chi: Downtown Cary Park 6PM-7PM
• Thursday: Town Council Meeting (Regular) 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Legacy of Jazz: My Favorite Things III 7:30PM-9PM
• Friday: Photos with Santa Comes to Western Cary! 4PM-8PM
• Friday: Bitters Tasting: Every Guest, Every Glass 6:30PM-8PM
• Friday: Peter Rabbit Christmas 7:30PM-8:30PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 9AM-12PM
• Saturday: Arthritis Foundation: Jingle Bell Run 5K 9AM-2PM
• Saturday: Tree Lighting Celebration 9AM-8PM
• Sunday: Gingerbread House Competition and Stroll ALL DAY
• Sunday: Sunday Sound Bath 4PM-5:30PM
• Monday: 2025 Gifting Tree Project ALL DAY
• Monday: Winter Cookie Decorating Workshop 6:30PM-8:30PM
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
The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: The cottonmouth.
The water moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus) is commonly called the cottonmouth because of the bright white interior of its mouth, which it displays as a warning when threatened.
Learn more about Water Moccasins and Cottonmouths.