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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🧭 Discover Fun: Festival of Colors Comes to Apex
• 📰 News: Wake County Police Warn Seniors About Safety During “Water Wars” Tradition
• 📰 News: Study Finds Some Kids’ GPS Trackers May Expose Sensitive Location Data
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• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
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Festival of Colors Brings Us Together
Host: Dr. Chris Coetzer
Guest: Hema Pandey, Marketing Lead at Hum Sub
Summary
In this episode of Cary Spotlight Connect, host Dr. Chris Coetzer welcomes Hema Pandey from Hum Sub, a North Carolina nonprofit that brings communities together through culture, arts, and youth programs.
Hema explains the meaning of Holi, the Festival of Colors celebrated in India and around the world. She shares the traditions behind the holiday and why it represents joy, renewal, and the victory of good over evil.
She also talks about the upcoming Hum Sub Apex Holi celebration. The event includes colorful powder play, music, dancing, cultural activities, food vendors, and fun experiences for all ages.
More than a festival, the event brings the Cary and Apex community together to celebrate culture, make new friends, and create joyful memories.
Date: Saturday, Mar 14, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Salem Middle School, 6150 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, NC 27523 | Directions
📢 Quotable Moments
“Hum Sub means all of us or we all.”
“Holi encourages people to forget past disagreements and reconnect.”
“Come with a white shirt and go back with a tie-dye shirt.”
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The cultural and historical story behind the Holi Festival of Colors
What the different Holi colors symbolize in tradition
What makes Hum Sub Apex Holi a uniquely inclusive community event
Activities families can expect at the festival
How cultural celebrations strengthen local community bonds
Call to Action
Join the community at Hum Sub Apex Holi and experience the joy of the Festival of Colors. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for an afternoon of culture, fun, and connection. Subscribe to Cary Spotlight Connect to discover more local stories and events happening in Cary and Apex. Get Event Details and Plan Your Visit
Resource Links:
Website: humsub.org
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HumSubInc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humsubinc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humsubinc
The Hum Sub Apex Holi – Festival of Colors is happening soon, and we’re curious how familiar our community is with this vibrant celebration! 🎉
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This Saturday only.
What happens when an entire community throws color at each other? Find out March 14th. 🎨 Apex Holi at Salem Middle School — free the fun, bring the family. Get Event Details and Plan Your Visit
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Wake County Police Warn Seniors About Safety During “Water Wars” Tradition
High school seniors across Wake County are beginning to participate in “Senior Water Wars,” a competitive game where students try to spray fellow seniors with water guns, balloons, or buckets to earn points. The activity often unfolds across neighborhoods and public areas as players attempt to surprise one another.
School leaders say the tradition can cause problems if it crosses onto school grounds or school events. Holly Springs High School has warned students that playing during school hours could lead to disciplinary action, including losing senior privileges or being excluded from graduation activities. Officials are also concerned that toy water guns can resemble real weapons and create unnecessary alarm.
Local police departments are also urging caution. Officers say participants sometimes hide in parking lots or bushes while waiting for other players, which can lead to safety concerns. Students are expected to follow traffic laws and avoid behavior that could appear suspicious to residents or police.
Despite the warnings, some parents view the game as a harmless tradition that gives seniors a chance to have fun before graduation, as long as students follow the rules and stay safe.
Just curious…
Have you heard of “Senior Water Wars”?
Study Finds Some Kids’ GPS Trackers May Expose Sensitive Location Data
GPS trackers and smartwatches for children are becoming increasingly popular as parents look for ways to monitor their kids’ location without giving them a full smartphone. Surveys suggest the majority of parents now track their child’s location in some form, often using Bluetooth tags, GPS devices, or connected smartwatches.
Consumer Reports recently evaluated 15 devices to examine how they handle privacy and security. The testing reviewed privacy policies, app permissions, default settings, and how companies store sensitive information such as location data and messages.
While many products offer tools that allow parents to limit data sharing or disable targeted advertising, some kid-focused devices were found to have weaker protections. Issues included a lack of multifactor authentication and unencrypted messages that could create potential security risks.
Consumer Reports recommends choosing devices with strong privacy settings, enabling additional security protections when possible, and openly discussing location tracking with children so they understand how the technology is being used.
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Mar 10- 16, 2026
🎟️ 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: Art Cart 10AM-1PM
• Today: Toddler Tuesday: Mad Mixtures 11AM-11:40AM
• Wednesday: Bringing Early Spring Excitement into Your Garden 2PM-3PM
• Wednesday: Ikebana Flower Arranging 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Town Council Regular Meeting 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Thursday Night Music Club 7:30PM-9:45PM
• Friday: Movie Night: The Dark Knight 6PM-10PM
• Friday: Meet the Artist: Emily Wang 6PM-8PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 9AM-12PM
• Saturday: Circle and Square 10AM-12PM
• Saturday: Apex Holi 2026 11AM-3PM
• Saturday: Spring Litter Sweep: Hemlock Bluffs 10AM-12PM
• Sunday: Hurdles & Hounds: Dog Agility 2PM-3PM
• Monday: Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet 10AM-5PM
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: A skunk
The pungent, sulfur-based odor (thiols) released by a skunk can be detected by the human nose from one mile away. On a windy day, the scent can be carried downwind for nearly two miles. While the spray itself only travels about 10–20 feet to hit a target, the aroma is potent enough to linger in the air and travel over large distances
Learn more about Skunk Information for Homeowners