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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🧭Discover: Daniel's Restaurant
• 📰 News: Wheels on Academy Brings Returns to Cary on May 16
• 📰 News: How Cary Cut Water Use by More Than 30 Percent
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for Laughs
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• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
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Question: Belmopan is the capital of which country?
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)
Parents across Wake County often wonder how their teens can build a creative portfolio that stands out when applying to college.
The 16th Annual Wake County Teen Art Exhibition in Cary is designed to give student artists exactly that opportunity. The exhibition displays work from students across roughly 50 Wake County schools in a real, professionally curated gallery setting - the kind of experience students can list on a resume or college application. The exhibition runs May 6-27, 2026. The community is welcome to attend.
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Daniel's Restaurant
Daniel's Restaurant 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.
Technically Apex, but practically Cary—Daniel's Restaurant & Catering is so close to the border, your GPS won't even notice… but your taste buds definitely will!
Daniel's Restaurant & Catering is a family-run Italian spot in Apex that has been turning out hand-stretched pizzas, made-to-order pasta dishes, and a wine list with over 750 labels since 1996.
Check out their menu on their website: Daniel's Restaurant & Catering
Address: 1430 W Williams St, Apex, NC 27523 | Get Directions
Daniel's Restaurant & Catering
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Wheels on Academy Brings Returns to Cary on May 16
Credit: Town of Cary
Cary’s Wheels on Academy will take place Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Hall Campus on North Academy Street.
The free annual event celebrates vehicles of all makes, models and years, from classic cars to modern hot rods, exotic vehicles and EVs.
Awards will include Best in Show and a Top 30 judged by decade. Families can also explore Cary service vehicles during Touch-A-Truck and learn more about the town’s electric fleet.
Live music, food vendors and children’s activities will round out the event. Day-of vehicle registration may be available on-site if space permits.
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How Cary Cut Water Use by More Than 30 Percent
Cary began its formal water conservation program in 1996 as rapid growth and widespread lawn irrigation increased demand on the town’s water system. The goal was to reduce daily water use per person by 20 percent within 20 years while maintaining reliable service and protecting natural resources.
The town reached that goal in 2013, two years early, and continued improving, with per capita water use down more than 30 percent by 2023. Cary’s approach included regulations, education campaigns, rebates, tiered rates, irrigation standards, and smart water meters.
Major droughts in the early 2000s tested the program and helped reinforce water-saving habits across the community. They also encouraged regional cooperation and planning among Triangle communities.
Today, Cary says conservation remains central to its environmental stewardship efforts. Residents are encouraged to monitor their water use, repair leaks, use efficient irrigation practices, and choose WaterSense-labeled products. Learn more here
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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:
• Thursday: Town Council Quarterly Meeting 1PM-6PM
• Thursday: Zumba 6PM-7PM
• Friday: Cary Night Market 5PM-9PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: Good Hope Farm Volunteer Workday 9AM-11AM
• Saturday: Wheels on Academy 10AM-2PM
• Saturday: NC Courage vs Chicago Stars 6:30PM
• Sunday: Shakespeare Live!: Julius Caesar 12PM-1:10PM
• Sunday: Cary Town Band presents Summer Sizzle 5PM
• Monday: Life at the Waters Edge 10AM-11AM
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: Belize
Belmopan is the capital of Belize. It became the capital in 1970, replacing the former capital, Belize City, which was devastated by Hurricane Hattie in 1961. It is located inland near the country's center and is one of the world's smallest capital cities.
The country, formerly known as British Honduras, was the United Kingdom's last colony on the American mainland and still maintains strong ties with Britain.
Language: English, Belizean Creole, plus Spanish, Mayan, German, Garifuna, Chinese.
For more information, Belize country profile