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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🧭 Discover Cary: La Farm Bakery Review
• 📰 News: 10,000 Gallons of Wastewater Spill
• 📰 News: Proposed Cary Budget Includes Higher Taxes, Utility and Trash Fees
• 😉 Meme of the Day – Start Your Day with a Smile
• 🎁 Support the businesses that support Cary: Show your support
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
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Question: On the Apollo 11 mission, what is the name of the man who never walked on the Moon?
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)
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La Farm Bakery Review
La Farm Bakery 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.
La Farm Bakery is an authentic French boulangerie and cafe in Cary, specializing in hand-crafted artisan breads, pastries, and European-style cafe offerings made daily using traditional French techniques by Master Baker Lionel Vatinet.
Check out their menu on their website: La Farm Bakery
Address: 4248 NW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513 | Get Directions
Address: 220 W Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions
Address: 5055 Arco St, Cary, NC 27519 (in Whole Foods) | Get Directions
Reader Poll Results
La Farm Bakery (70 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (64)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (6)
Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:
“Excellent desserts, pastries, scones, breakfast and lunch!! Great mango smoothies! ”
“Great for a meal - sit down or take out plus lots of incredible baked goods! A favorite of our family for decades. ”
Try anything because it's all good! My favorites are the scones and quiche Lorraine.” “Love the Asiago Parmesan bread and scones”
“Poulet au Fromage is my go to sandwich! Love this place, delicious !” “It's so hard to choose between the Pain au Chocolate and the White Chocolate Mini Baguette. Sometimes I just have to get both!”
“Remind people there are multiple stores. Mine is at the corner of Harrison and Chatham!” “Always tastefully displayed, and everything tastes good.”
“World renowned! Amazing breads and pastries! Menu items are always fresh. Great staff! A must if you are in the area. ”
“Been there many times, both to pick up bread, croissants, etc. and for breakfast or lunch. Everything is delicious! I even bought Lionel Vatinet's "A Passion For Bread" book as a Christmas present for my husband (who makes homemade bread) a few years ago.”
LaFarm offers a delicious meal or simple cup and snack every time. The fresh breads, mixed berry scones, drinks and creative seasonal treats invite you to visit again and again. Beautiful cafe with outdoor seating. Follow their food truck at TOC events and you’ll find the same delicious offerings.
“It is quite good, but very expensive. ”
“LaFarm never disappoints! The food is delicious and the baked goods are amazing! ”
Just curious…
La Farm Bakery
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10,000 Gallons of Wastewater Spill
Aqua North Carolina, a Cary-based water utility, said about 10,000 gallons of wastewater spilled into an unnamed tributary of Upper Barton Creek in northern Wake County.
The spill happened between April 29 and May 13 near Glenfiddich Way and Glenlivet Way. The company notified the North Carolina Division of Water Resources on Thursday.
The incident is under review by state officials. Aqua North Carolina said it has taken steps to reduce the impact of the spill and repair the affected area.
The notification followed a much larger spill reported Wednesday, when 1.1 million gallons of wastewater entered Brier Creek and a storm drain near Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Just curious..
A second wastewater spill was reported in Wake County this week. What concerns you most about incidents like these?
What concerns you most about incidents like these?
Proposed Cary Budget Includes Higher Taxes, Utility and Trash Fees
Interim Cary Town Manager Russ Overton introduced a proposed $573 million budget for the town’s 2027 fiscal year, centered on long-term planning for staffing, infrastructure and financial management.
The budget would direct nearly $446 million toward town operations and about $128 million toward capital projects, including road work, parks and public amenities. Town leaders say the proposal reflects a three-year strategy to manage rising costs and future growth.
The plan also responds to concerns over past financial mismanagement. Cary plans to add two finance department positions and continue revising internal procedures to improve accountability and transparency.
To support the budget, residents would see higher costs across several areas. Property taxes, utility rates and solid waste fees would all increase if the proposal is approved before the fiscal year begins July 1.
Cary’s proposed budget includes higher taxes and utility fees to support infrastructure and financial oversight. Do you support the plan?
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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:
• 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
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: Michael Collins
Michael Collins is the Apollo 11 astronaut who did not walk on the Moon. As the command module pilot, he remained in orbit aboard Columbia while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the lunar surface. Collins was responsible for orbiting the Moon alone for over 21 hours and safely piloting the ship back to Earth.
He was often referred to as the "The Loneliest Man In History" because, during his orbits on the far side of the Moon, he was completely cut off from all human contact.
For more information, Michael Collins (astronaut)