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SPECIAL EVENTS REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org PART ONE 15 Winterfest Concert—Seniors' Night Thursday, December 13 | 7:30–8:45 p.m. | Age 50 & Up | Free Cary Senior Center It's December and time for the Cary Town Band to join with the Cary Senior Center for the 10th annual musical celebration of the holiday season, Winterfest '18 for Seniors. There'll be music to celebrate your favorite times of the year—Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, maybe New Years, and, of course, a "Sleigh Ride" or two. Pre- register using course code 115068. Mad Dash Babysitting Friday, December 14 | 5:30–9:30 p.m. | Age 5–10 | $16 Cary Residents; $20 Nonresidents Herbert C. Young Community Center Parents, take the night off! Let the Cary Teen Council entertain your children while you shop, go out for dinner, or just enjoy a night on your own. Games, food, and fun will be provided. Children must be potty-trained. Pre- registration is required using course code 117711. 24th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Friday, December 28 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free Cary Arts Center Don't miss this communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. During Kwanzaa, people are invited to ponder the Nguzo Saba, seven powerful principles derived from African heritage, as a means of taking stock, celebrating achievements, and entering the future refreshed and renewed. Produced by the Town of Cary in partnership with the Ujima Group, Inc. Elk's Hoop Shoot Thursday, December 6 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Age 8-13 Bond Park Community Center Cosponsored with the Raleigh Elks Lodge #735, this free- throw contest is for boys and girls ages 8–13. Winners qualify for subsequent competitions leading to a National Championship. National Champions' names are enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Proof of age is required and age is determined as of April 1, 2019. Pre-registration is required by 5 p.m. on December 6. Registrants must check in no later than 30 minutes prior to their age group's scheduled shoot time. AGE 8–9 117785 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Sycamore Gym AGE 10–11 117786 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Magnolia Gym AGE 12–13 117787 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Sycamore Gym Menorah Lighting Thursday, December 6 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Free Cary Arts Center Gather around the menorah to celebrate the traditions of Hanukkah. Enjoy music, an activity for kids, and a tasty treat! Holiday Potluck Celebration Friday, December 7 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Age 55 & Up Free Cary Senior Center Join us for an afternoon of festivities and fellowship! A potluck lunch and special entertainment await you. For those wishing to participate in the gift exchange, bring a wrapped gift valued between $5 and $10. Take this afternoon for yourself and share in the merriment of the season. Admission is a potluck dish. Pre-register using course code 115071. Grinch Candy Cane Hunt Saturday, December 8 | 11 a.m-1 p.m. | Age 6–12 $10 Per Child Fred G. Bond Boathouse Deck & Waterfront The Grinch discovered that Santa's elves have hidden red-and-white candy canes inside Bond Park! The Grinch is planning to nd all of Santa's candy canes and turn them green. Let's nd them rst! The adventure concludes with a cup of hot chocolate and a surprise visitor. Prizes will be awarded to those who nd specialty candy canes. Pre- registration is required using course code 116196. Rain date: December 15. HUNTING FOR CANDY CANES!