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Yes, downtown Raleigh is only 20 minutes from Cary and we at LG Real Estate highly recommend this culinary journey:

 Saturday Afternoon Walking Food Tour To Raleigh’s Global Gastronomy

 Experience a culinary journey of sight and taste that spans a cross-section of Downtown Raleigh’s undiscovered international restaurant venues, blended together with some forgotten historical tidbits of the city to create a unique global perspective that readily replaces preconceived notions about Raleigh.  It’s fun, informative and delicious.

The food tour stops numerous times for sample tastings at 6-8 local restaurants. For example,

• A local contemporary American restaurant that received top honors recognition, or
• A local venue that features many original NOLA recipes, or
• An Asian restaurant that will have you dreaming of dumplings, or
• A Euro-gastro pub that raises the bar on culinary excellence

When: Saturdays- 2:30 pm (don’t be late)

Who:  Able-bodied adults, no more than 10

How Much:  $ 28 per person (+$2.50 svc chg), includes all tastings at 7- 9 restaurants

Weather:  Tours are rescheduled if there is a cancellation due to severe weather

What’s it like:  Delicious, fun and informative (but remember we’ll be walking approx. half of the 3 hours)

What to wear:  Comfortable clothes & walking shoes

Where to meet:  Former Capital City Grocery Porch, 10 minutes before departure, 10 West Franklin St, Raleigh. Free Parking for our customers            

Where to buy tickets:  Check tour dates, reserve and pay a minimum of 24 hours in advance of tour date. Click here for available dates and tickets

Please sign up for a tour and let us know how you liked it. 

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It’s this weekend!   I’ve got my friend lined up to go with me, my special little purse for easy access to cash (no more credit cards) and I am ready.  When I look around my home, I have quite a few accessories that originated at the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival.  I’ve been going for years.  I  always early (near 8:30) to get that good parking space and beat the August heat!  I’d have to say that my favorite artist sells the glass beads and the cool birdhouses.  One of my favorite vendors to check out is Cat Glass Fever.

Do you have any favorites?  I hope to see you there!

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Cary NC is a great place to raise a family and of course be a grandparent. Cary is a vibrant community of 132,000 (2008 count) located between The City of Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park.  The average age in Cary is 33.7 which means families, children, and of course lots of grandchildren.  There are wonderful parks, great schools, beautiful neighborhoods, and plenty of activities for children and grandchildren.

Allie & Ashley

We (Dave & Lenda Goulding) have 2 married sons that live in Cary and 3 precious little granddaughters.  Our oldest son Rex and his wife Lora live in the Preston area of Cary and have 2 daughters – Ashley age 6 and Allie age 4.  They love swimming at the Prestonwood CC pool and fishing in their backyard which is located on one of the Preston Lakes. 

Sadie

Our 2^nd son Ryan and his wife Dani live in the Weston Manor subdivision of Cary. They have a daughter, Sadie Claire, who will celebrate her 1^st birthday in a couple of weeks.  Sadie is now walking and loves to explore and play games with GG (Lenda) and G-POP (Dave).

Normally, we as parents follow and locate close to our children so that the grandkids are nearby.  We are very fortunate to run a business- LG Real Estate- in a town so inviting and conducive to young families.  Our oldest son Rex moved to Cary from Boston in 2003 and Ryan moved here from California in 2007. 

Cary Senior Center

So not only is Cary a terrific place to raise a family, it’s also a great place for grandparents to reside.  The parks, recreational, and cultural department of the Town of Cary operates the Cary Senior Center.  The Cary Senior Center is a 17,000 square foot recreation and education facility designed by and for the adults 55 and older in Cary.  The center sponsors such activities as the Senior/Teen Wii Bowling Challenge, Ice Cream Socials, Annual Evening Concert (free), Tai Chi and other exercise classes. 

 So grandparents come to Cary – the kids and grandchildren will follow!

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2009 Summerfest Series

The North Carolina Symphony moves outdoors to the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary NC for the summer season.  Bring your neighbors and kids, pack a picnic and enjoy the festive atmosphere and vibrant sounds of the summer. You can wear your shorts and flip-flops, sit back on the lawn and enjoy the stars and the music.

11 Summertime events  

         There are 11 events scheduled on the Sunmmerfesr series and rickets are on sale at the Booth Amphitheatre box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. The complete schedule and pricing can be found on the Koka Booth Amphitheatre website.

4th Of July Concert

One of the highlights of the summer series is the July 4th Independence Day concert and fireworks display. My wife Lenda and I attended the July 4th concert our first year here in Cary in 1994. We were amazed at the number of families and young children enjoying the festivities, picnics and spectacular fireworks over Regency Lake.

Please enjoy the summer series and contact us with any questions about the concerts or real estate in the Cary area.

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 The Cary area downtown farmers market is now operating on Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons.  The hours are 8:00 -12:30 on Saturdays and 3:00 – 6:00 on Tuesdays.  The Cary farmers market has a new location at Chatham Square, 744 E Chatham Street.

VEGGIES AVAILABLE

A sample of veggies available include beets, cabbage, cucumbers, lettuce, mustard greens, onions, peas, radishes, scallions, spinach, sugar snaps, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes.  The Cary Downtown Farmers Market features only items grown within a 60 mile radius of Cary, NC.

FREE FACEAINTING ON SATURDAYS 

In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, shop here to find pasture raised meats, cut flowers, crafts, pottery, artisan roasted coffee, and baked goods.

On Saturdays, the market also offers free face painting for the kids.

Hope you can drop by the market and enjoy the atmosphere and wonderful foods.  Call us or email for directions if you are not familiar with downtown Cary.

When you  visit the market, please send us a comment on how you liked the new location and amenities.

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Come enjoy 3 days of fun and great golf competition at Prestonwood CC as the SAS Champions Tour returns Sept. 26-28th.

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Another Great Reason to Relocate to Cary, NC!

As if you needed yet another great reason to move to Cary, our town offers some of the finest entertainment choices you’ll find. It seems the fun never stops in Cary. Last weekend the glorious Lazy Daze festival was held under our beautiful carolina-blue, sun-light skies. The crowds and the fun were plentiful. And this upcoming weekend you and your family will not want to miss the WRAL TV Pops in the Park Labor Day Weekend Celebration this Sunday, August 31!

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